Intent Driven Management Service for 5G Edge Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 5G networks lack defined procedures for deploying and managing Communication Service Instances (CSIs) at the network edge, which hinders efficient service delivery and market penetration.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of an Intent Driven Management Service (IDMS) and Network Service Management Function (NSMF) enables runtime deployment and management of CSIs at the 3GPP network edge by identifying suitable network edges based on service availability parameters, selecting appropriate Network Slice Instances, and allocating resources for targeted service delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If Communication Service Instances are deployed at the network edge without defined procedures, then service delivery flexibility is improved, but deployment efficiency and management capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the service deployment process into distinct functional components: service catalog management, edge location identification, service instance creation, and resource allocation. Each component is managed by specific network functions (NSMF, CSMF, NRF) that operate independently but coordinate through standardized interfaces, enabling both flexibility and efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining service templates in a service catalog with all necessary configuration parameters and resource requirements. Service descriptors are prepared in advance, and edge locations are pre-identified and registered in the network repository function, enabling rapid service instantiation when needed
2Productivity
If service deployment procedures are highly structured and defined, then deployment efficiency is improved, but adaptability to different service requirements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by making the service deployment process adaptive rather than static. The NF service instance selector dynamically chooses appropriate edge locations based on real-time service requirements and network conditions. Service templates allow configuration of different deployment scenarios, enabling the system to adapt to varying service needs while maintaining structured procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses parameter changes to achieve adaptability within structured procedures. Service descriptors contain configurable parameters that can be adjusted based on specific service requirements. The system changes parameters such as edge location selection, resource allocation settings, and service configuration values to accommodate different service types while following the same standardized deployment workflow
3Ease of operation
If network resources are allocated without targeted selection, then resource allocation simplicity is improved, but service availability and market penetration deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the NF service instance selector receives information about service requirements, network conditions, and available edge locations. The system uses this feedback to make informed selection decisions, ensuring that services are deployed to appropriate edge locations that can meet availability requirements while maintaining relatively simple allocation procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces intermediary functions (NRF, NSMF, NF service instance selector) that mediate between resource availability and service deployment. These intermediaries simplify the allocation process by automatically matching service requirements with suitable edge locations and resources, reducing the complexity for operators while ensuring service availability through intelligent selection
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments of the present disclosure disclose method and system for Intent driven deployment and management of communication service at the 3GPP network edge. The principal object of the embodiments herein is to disclose methods and systems for runtime deployment and management of Communication Service Instance(s) at the edge of the 3GPP network. Another object of the embodiment herein is to provide mechanism by which a CSI can be targeted at a particular location for better market penetration. Another object of the embodiment herein is to provide mechanism by which a CSI can be deployed with the availability criteria governing when (given time stamp) the service will be available. Another object of the embodiment herein is to ease deployment of CSI at the edge of the network creating new business opportunities for both service and edge provider.