Network Intent Configuration Using 3D Airspace Constraints
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge of configuring network management intents in enriched application scenarios, such as uncrewed aerial vehicles, to ensure appropriate resource allocation and service fulfillment is not adequately addressed.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for configuring network management intents by defining applied airspaces using longitude, latitude, and height ranges, or through three-dimensional coding, to enable managed entities to provide services within specified airspaces, optimizing resource utilization and service targets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If network management intent is configured without considering applied airspace, then configuration process is simple, but service fulfillment accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining airspace parameters (longitude range, latitude range, height range) before network management intent configuration. The consumer entity determines the applied airspace in advance and provides it to the producer entity, enabling the managed entity to pre-allocate resources and configure services appropriately for the specific airspace, thereby improving service fulfillment accuracy while maintaining configuration simplicity.
2Quantity of substance
If resources are allocated without airspace constraints, then resource availability is high, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allocating resources specifically to the applied airspace rather than uniformly across the entire network. The managed entity receives configuration information including the applied airspace parameters and allocates communication resources, computing resources, and network services only within that specific three-dimensional space. This ensures resources are concentrated where needed, improving utilization efficiency while maintaining adequate availability within the defined airspace boundaries.
3Device complexity
If network management intent is configured for general scenarios, then system complexity is low, but adaptability to specific scenarios deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by introducing specific airspace parameters (longitude range, latitude range, height range, and optionally time period) to the network management intent configuration. These parameters transform a general network management system into one that can adapt to specific three-dimensional airspace scenarios. The consumer entity determines these parameters based on specific application scenarios (e.g., uncrewed aerial vehicle operations) and provides them to the producer entity, enabling the system to adapt to different scenarios without increasing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
A network management intent configuration method and an apparatus. An applied airspace associated with a network management intent is received. At least one managed entity of the network management intent is configured based on the applied airspace to enable a target of the network management intent to be fulfilled in response to the at least one managed entity providing a service for a terminal device in the applied airspace. The managed entity centralizes resources to provide the service for the terminal device in the applied airspace, so that network management intent configuration is more appropriate.