Network Analytics Information Disabling for Valid Network Decisions
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Solution Overview
Problem
In certain wireless communications networks, analytics information may be provided to devices, but it may not be desirable for these devices to use the analytics information.
Innovation Solution
Methods and apparatuses are provided to disable analytics information of a network analytics function by transmitting information from an operation and management system or a fifth generation core network, indicating the ability to disable analytics information from use by network functions subscribed to it, including specific instructions and identifiers for network slice instances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If analytics information is provided to network functions, then network functions can make data-driven decisions, but incorrect or invalid analytics information may lead to incorrect operations
Solution Approach 1:
The OAM system performs preliminary validation and control of analytics information before it reaches network functions. By establishing validation rules and disabling mechanisms in advance, the system prevents incorrect analytics information from causing operational errors, thus resolving the contradiction between providing useful analytics and preventing harmful effects.
Solution Approach 2:
The OAM system acts as an intermediary between the analytics information source and network functions. It validates, filters, and controls the flow of analytics information, ensuring that only valid and appropriate information reaches the network functions. This intermediary role protects against incorrect operations while maintaining the benefits of data-driven decision-making.
2Productivity
If analytics information is continuously provided to network functions, then real-time decision-making is enabled, but network complexity and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically controls the provision of analytics information based on network conditions, service requirements, and validation status. The OAM system can enable or disable analytics information flow as needed, adjusting the level of information provision in real-time. This dynamic approach maintains fast decision-making capability while reducing unnecessary complexity and resource consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
Different network functions receive different types and amounts of analytics information based on their specific needs and validation status. Rather than providing universal analytics information to all functions, the OAM system tailors the information provision to each function's requirements, reducing overall network complexity while maintaining productivity where needed.
3Reliability
If analytics information is disabled for network functions, then incorrect operations are prevented, but data-driven decision-making capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between enabled and disabled states for analytics information based on validation results and operational needs. When analytics information is valid and appropriate, it is enabled to support data-driven decisions. When validation fails or conditions change, it is disabled to prevent incorrect operations. This dynamic switching resolves the contradiction by adapting the system's behavior to current conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The OAM system performs preliminary validation to determine whether analytics information should be enabled or disabled before network functions use it. By making this determination in advance based on validation rules and current network state, the system ensures operational correctness while preserving data-driven decision-making capability when conditions are appropriate.
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for disabling analytics information of a network analytics function. One method includes transmitting, from an operation and management system, information indicating to disable analytics information of a network analytics function from use by at least one network function that is subscribed to the analytics information. The information indicating to disable the analytics information of the network analytics function includes: instructions corresponding to the network data analytics function; instructions corresponding to the at least one network function; a data identifier based on the analytics information; an analytics information type corresponding to the analytics information; an identifier or a type of the analytics information; a time interval or time window corresponding to the analytics information; instructions corresponding to a network slice instance; instructions corresponding to a single network slice selection assistance information; and/or instructions corresponding to a network slice subnet instance.