Native Computing Power Services With User-Plane Operator Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
In a 5G system, operators face challenges in effectively monitoring computing power services due to the introduction of third-party providers, which complicates the management and optimization of edge computing resources.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a native computing power service through a computing service layer and a computing service control function (CSCF) within the network device, enabling direct communication with user equipment (UE) via the user plane for authentication, QoS negotiation, resource scheduling, and charging, allowing operators to manage and monitor computing power services independently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a third-party service provider is introduced to provide computing power services, then service diversity and capacity are improved, but operator monitoring capability and service control are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The network device serves as an intermediary between the terminal and the computing power service management. It establishes a user plane session with the terminal and performs authentication, QoS negotiation, and service monitoring through this intermediary connection, thereby maintaining operator control while enabling third-party service provision
Solution Approach 2:
The computing power service is segmented into multiple functional components: terminal initiation, network device user plane session establishment, authentication module, QoS negotiation module, and service monitoring module. This segmentation allows the operator to maintain control over critical functions while permitting third-party involvement in service delivery
2Ease of operation
If edge computing resources are scheduled through terminal-triggered remote calls, then resource allocation flexibility is improved, but service monitoring and management control deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The network device establishes feedback loops through the user plane session, continuously monitoring service status, resource usage, and QoS parameters. This feedback mechanism enables the operator to maintain service management control while allowing flexible terminal-triggered resource allocation at the edge
3Quantity of substance
If computing power services are provided through external providers, then service capacity is improved, but service quality control and authentication capability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The network device performs preliminary actions by establishing user plane sessions and conducting authentication and QoS negotiation before computing power services are delivered. This preliminary control ensures service quality and reliability are maintained even when services are provided by external third-party providers with increased capacity
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AI summary
The present application discloses a native computing power service implementation method and apparatus, a network device, and a terminal, and belongs to the field of mobile communication. The method includes: performing logical communication for a native computing power service with a terminal through a user plane, and providing the terminal with a native computing power service that meets a computing power resource requirement of the terminal.