Distributed Edge Discovery Notifications for Low-Latency 5G Computing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing edge computing systems face high latency and response time due to the need for centralized servers to manage dynamic edge application server deployments, leading to inefficient data processing and increased operational costs.
Innovation Solution
A distributed discovery and notification method that utilizes an edge configuration server to intelligently distribute edge application server information across multiple edge data networks, eliminating the need for centralized management and reducing latency by providing discovery information directly to relevant edge data networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If centralized servers are used to manage edge application server deployments, then system management control is improved, but latency and response time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the centralized management system into distributed edge configuration servers deployed across multiple edge data networks. Each edge configuration server manages edge application server information locally within its network, eliminating the need for all discovery requests to travel to a single centralized server. This segmentation reduces latency while maintaining management control through coordinated operation of distributed servers.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-dimensional centralized management architecture to a multi-dimensional distributed architecture where edge configuration servers are deployed across different geographic locations and network domains. This dimensional expansion allows discovery requests to be handled by the nearest available server, reducing response time while maintaining system-wide coordination.
2Stability of the object's composition
If centralized servers manage all edge application server information, then information consistency is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the centralized information repository into distributed caches across multiple edge configuration servers. Each server maintains local information about edge application servers in its network, reducing the complexity of centralized management while ensuring consistency through synchronization protocols that update relevant servers when changes occur.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where edge configuration servers notify other relevant servers when edge application server information changes. This feedback loop ensures information consistency across the distributed system without requiring constant centralized coordination, reducing system complexity while maintaining data accuracy.
3Loss of energy
If edge application servers are deployed in limited set of edge data networks, then operational costs are reduced, but service availability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having edge configuration servers proactively notify target edge configuration servers about available edge application servers before users need them. This advance notification allows the system to prepare discovery information in advance, enabling users to quickly locate and access edge application servers even when deployed in limited networks, thus maintaining service availability without increasing deployment costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses edge configuration servers as intermediaries that manage the relationship between limited edge application server deployments and user discovery needs. These intermediary servers maintain information about available services and facilitate efficient discovery, allowing limited deployments to serve broader user bases without requiring additional server deployments.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a communication method and system for converging a 5th-Generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-Generation (4G) system with a technology for Internet of Things (IoT). The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services.Accordingly, embodiments herein disclose a method and system for distributed discovery and notifications for edge computing. The method includes receiving, by an edge configuration server (ECS) (116), an information profile of at least one edge application server (EAS) (112) provided by a source edge enabler server (EES) (14A) from a plurality of EESs (114). The EAS (112) is registered with the source EES (114A), Further, the method includes determining, by the ECS (116), at least one target EES (114B) of the plurality of EESs (114) based on the information profile of the at least one EAS (112). Further, the method includes sending, by the ECS (116), at least one notification to the at least one target EES (114B). The at least one notification includes information about the source EES (114A), and the information profile of the at least one EAS (112).