Personal IoT Network Creation With Segmented Element Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies lack a comprehensive solution for creating and managing personal Internet of Things (IoT) networks, including the establishment and configuration of PIN elements with gateway and management capabilities, as well as the management of PIN elements within these networks.
Innovation Solution
A method for creating a personal IoT network (PIN) involving request information sent by an application function (AF) to a core network element, such as a UDM, to create, configure, and manage PIN elements with gateway and management capabilities, including the addition or removal of elements and associating them within the network, with support for validity durations and time validity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a comprehensive solution for creating and managing PINs is implemented, then the capability to establish and manage PIN elements with gateway and management capabilities is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the PIN management function into distinct roles: PIN elements with gateway capability (PEGC) for network access and PIN elements with management capability (PEMC) for configuration. This segmentation allows each element to perform specialized functions, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive management capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The core network element serves multiple functions: receiving creation requests from application functions, generating PIN elements with different capabilities, assigning identifiers, and managing the lifecycle of PIN elements. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, thereby reducing system complexity.
2Productivity
If automated PIN creation and management is implemented, then the efficiency of network setup is improved, but the difficulty of detecting and measuring system state increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the core network element sends generated PIN information back to the application function and terminal. This feedback loop enables automated creation while maintaining visibility into system state through standardized information exchange protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The core network element acts as an intermediary between application functions and terminal devices, centralizing the creation and management logic. This intermediary approach simplifies detection and measurement by providing a single point of coordination and information management.
3Adaptability or versatility
If flexible PIN configuration options are provided, then the adaptability to different application scenarios is improved, but the ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The core network element performs preliminary actions by automatically generating PIN elements, assigning identifiers, and configuring parameters based on the creation request. This automation handles the complex configuration tasks, making the system easy to operate while maintaining flexibility through configurable parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides flexibility through parameter changes in the PIN element configuration (validity duration, time validity, capabilities) while maintaining a standardized creation process. The core network element handles parameter validation and configuration, preserving ease of operation despite flexible options.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods for creating a personal Internet of Things network (PIN), communication devices and storage media. A method is performed by a core network element. The method includes: receiving request information sent by an application function (AF), where the request information is configured to request to create the PIN.