Edge Enabler Server Selection via Intermediary Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing edge computing systems face challenges in efficiently selecting and determining an Edge Data Network (EDN) and an Edge Enabler Server (EES) based on data transmission distance in hierarchical edge computing systems.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for user equipment (UE) in a communication system supporting edge computing services, where a UE transmits a service provisioning request to a third server for configuration information to connect with an Edge Data Network, and receives a service provisioning response including network identification information for selecting an appropriate Edge Enabler Server based on data transmission distance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a UE connects to multiple servers for edge computing services, then service functionality is improved, but device complexity and connection management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a third server as an intermediary that provides configuration information mediating between the UE and multiple edge computing servers. This intermediary server manages the complexity of connecting to multiple servers by providing centralized configuration data, including network identification information and connection parameters, thereby enabling multi-server functionality while reducing UE-side management complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by having the third server pre-provision configuration information before the UE needs to connect to edge computing servers. The configuration information, including network identification and connection parameters, is prepared in advance and provided to the UE through the service provisioning request-response mechanism, eliminating the need for complex real-time discovery and connection management
2Reliability
If the UE receives detailed configuration information from multiple servers, then connection reliability is improved, but information processing overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential configuration information needed for connection from the available data. The third server provides targeted configuration information including network identification and connection parameters specific to the edge computing service, rather than transmitting all possible configuration data. This extraction approach ensures reliable connection information is provided while minimizing unnecessary information processing overhead
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system implements hierarchical edge computing with multiple servers, then service adaptability is improved, but selection and determination complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The third server acts as an intermediary that simplifies the hierarchical server selection process. It provides configuration information that includes network identification information related to lists of first or second servers, enabling the UE to navigate the hierarchical structure without directly managing the complexity of server selection and determination across multiple levels
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AI summary
According to an embodiment, a method of a user equipment (UE) in a communication system supporting an edge computing service using an edge data network including a first server providing, to the UE, first configuration information for application data traffic and a second server exchanging, with the UE, the application data traffic comprises transmitting a service provisioning request to a third server providing second configuration information for a connection with the first server and receiving, from the third server, a service provisioning response including network identification information related to a list of the first server or the second server in response to transmitting the service provisioning request.