Edge Repository for Cross-Operator Resource Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently managing and optimizing edge computing resources across multiple edge repositories and configuration servers, leading to suboptimal performance and increased latency.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves an apparatus and method for wireless communication that utilizes an edge repository to receive and transmit information associated with edge computing resources from multiple edge configuration servers, enabling efficient resource management and optimization across different operators and networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If edge computing resources are managed across multiple edge repositories and configuration servers, then resource management capability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an edge repository as an intermediary component that mediates between multiple edge configuration servers and the core network. This repository centralizes the storage and management of configuration information, allowing multiple servers to coordinate their operations without direct complex interactions. The intermediary handles the complexity of resource orchestration across different operators and networks, thereby improving resource management capability while containing system complexity within the intermediary component.
2Productivity
If information is exchanged between multiple edge configuration servers and repositories, then resource optimization is improved, but communication latency increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having edge configuration servers pre-register their available resources and configuration information with the edge repository in advance. This pre-registration allows the repository to maintain an up-to-date catalog of edge computing resources before actual service requests occur. When resources are needed, the system can quickly query and allocate from the pre-established information, reducing communication latency while maintaining optimal resource allocation capabilities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If edge computing resources are distributed across multiple operators and networks, then service coverage is improved, but management difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the edge repository with multi-functional capabilities that can handle configuration management, resource registration, information storage, and coordination across diverse operators and networks. This universal platform provides a standardized interface and common data model that works across different network operators and edge computing environments, enabling expanded service coverage while simplifying management through a unified approach rather than operator-specific solutions.
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AI summary
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, an edge repository may receive, from at least one first edge configuration server (ECS) associated with an operator of the edge repository, first information associated with edge computing resources associated with the at least one first ECS. Additionally, the edge repository may receive, from at least one additional edge repository, associated with at least one additional operator, second information associated with edge computing resources associated with at least one second ECS. Accordingly, the edge repository may transmit, to the at least one first ECS, the first information, the second information, or a combination thereof. Additionally, the edge repository may transmit, to the at least one additional edge repository associated with at least one additional operator, the first information. Numerous other aspects are described.