Edge Enabler Server Network Slice Registration for 5G Edge Computing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 5G mobile communication systems face challenges in efficiently supporting edge computing services due to the increasing number of connected devices and diverse service requirements, which demand enhanced network slicing and scalability to manage low-latency and high-data-rate services.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a method and device that utilize a specific network slice in a wireless communication system to efficiently support edge application servers (EAS) by receiving registration requests, selecting appropriate user equipment (UE) for EAS information provision, and providing this information based on selected methods, thereby enhancing edge computing services.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the number of connected devices and service requirements increase, then the network capacity and service diversity improve, but the network complexity and management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network into multiple network slices, each dedicated to specific service types (e.g., eMBB, URLLC, mMTC). This segmentation allows diverse services to operate independently with tailored parameters, managing complexity by isolating service requirements into discrete, manageable slices rather than handling all services in a monolithic network configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal edge application server framework that can host multiple different applications and services across various network slices. The EAS is designed to be multi-functional, capable of supporting diverse service types (AR/VR, autonomous driving, industrial IoT) through a single unified platform, thereby improving service diversity without proportionally increasing network complexity.
2Productivity
If network slicing is enhanced to manage diverse services, then service quality and scalability improve, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary configuration of network slices and EAS parameters before services are deployed. The network slice configuration, including QoS parameters and resource allocation, is pre-established according to service type requirements. This preliminary action simplifies subsequent service deployment and scaling operations, as new services can be rapidly instantiated using pre-configured templates rather than requiring complex real-time configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes to manage different service requirements across network slices. By adjusting key parameters such as bandwidth allocation, latency thresholds, and resource priority levels for each slice, the system achieves scalability for diverse services without fundamentally altering the network architecture. Parameter-based management allows flexible adaptation to different service demands while maintaining a consistent underlying system structure.
3Ease of operation
If edge application servers are dynamically supported without pre-configuration, then service flexibility and response time improve, but information management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (the edge enabler server and its EAS information repository) that mediates between the core network and edge application servers. This intermediary maintains and manages EAS information, including configuration details and status, providing a centralized information management point. When EASs are dynamically added or modified, the intermediary handles information updates and distribution, reducing the information management burden on individual network elements and preventing information loss through systematic tracking.
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AI summary
The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate, and relates to a method and device for efficiently supporting an EAS in a wireless communication system supporting edge computing. A method performed by an EES is provided, which includes receiving, from an EAS not configured in the EES, a registration request message including network slice information related to the EAS, selecting a UE to which EAS information about the EAS is to be provided and a method for providing the EAS information, and providing the EAS information to the UE based on the selected method.