Intent-Based Service Engine for 5G Network Provisioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile communication networks face challenges in efficiently provisioning and initiating new services due to their reliance on specific and predefined instructions, leading to complex and time-consuming processes, and lack of scalability to support dynamic service needs and integrated services.
Innovation Solution
An intent-based service engine (IBSE) that processes network service requests based on user intent, utilizing context-aware and resource-aware mechanisms to dynamically trigger and manage network services through modular functional infrastructure, enabling integrated service provisioning and real-time resource utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional mobile networks use specific and predefined instructions for service provisioning, then service initialization can be performed with clear protocols, but the service provisioning process becomes difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The service engine automatically discovers available services and initiates them based on user intent without requiring predefined instructions. The system self-provisions services by interpreting user goals and autonomously selecting appropriate services from the network, eliminating manual configuration steps and reducing provisioning time while maintaining reliability through automated service selection and initiation protocols.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional networks use predefined service mechanisms, then service delivery is straightforward, but the system lacks scalability and flexibility for future dynamic service needs
Solution Approach 1:
The service engine provides a universal platform that can handle multiple service types and network scenarios through a single intent-based interface. It discovers and manages diverse services (voice, data, messaging, etc.) using common protocols and mechanisms, enabling the system to adapt to new service requirements and network technologies without requiring separate predefined mechanisms for each service type, thus achieving both simplicity and scalability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static predefined service mechanisms to dynamic service discovery and initiation. The service engine continuously monitors network conditions, user intent, and available services, adapting service selection and provisioning in real-time based on changing requirements, which provides both operational simplicity and the flexibility to accommodate future service evolutions.
3Measurement precision
If conventional systems require defined actions for each service, then service control is precise, but integrated services requiring multiple triggers become complex and difficult to provision
Solution Approach 1:
The service engine merges multiple service control functions into a single unified system that handles service discovery, selection, and initiation. Instead of requiring separate defined actions for each service type, the engine consolidates control logic into one intelligent platform that manages multiple services through standardized intent-based interfaces, reducing provisioning complexity while maintaining precise control over service delivery and coordination.
Data Source
AI summary
A context-aware network service engine is employed to support integrated network. In one aspect, the network service engine can receive a message associated with the user's intent and/or situation via a standard and/or open application programming interface (API). Based on an analysis of the message with context data and/or defined policy data, the network service engine can establish procedures to provide integrated services. The integrated services can comprise multiple communication services that are initiated simultaneously (or substantially simultaneously) in response to receiving the message. As an example, the context data can comprise user-related data, real-time network resource availability, presence data, and the like. As an example, the network services can be initiated concurrently and/or in a specified order.