Policy Type Identifier for Intent Policy Execution Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current intent-based experiential networked intelligence (ENI) architectures cannot correctly identify and execute intent policies due to the lack of distinct interfaces for intent and non-intent policies, leading to unreliable policy execution.
Innovation Solution
A communication method and system that determine the type of policy requested and perform corresponding processing by including a policy type identifier in policy creation and processing requests, allowing for differentiated processing procedures for intent and non-intent policies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single interface is used for both intent policy and non-intent policy input, then the interface complexity is reduced, but the policy execution reliability deteriorates because the system cannot identify the policy type
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a policy type identifier parameter in the policy creation request to distinguish between intent policies and non-intent policies. This parameter change allows the system to correctly identify and process different policy types through the same interface, resolving the contradiction between interface simplicity and execution reliability.
2Reliability
If different interfaces are used for intent policy and non-intent policy input, then the policy execution reliability is improved through clear differentiation, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the policy creation request interface universal by enabling it to handle both intent policies and non-intent policies through the inclusion of a policy type identifier. This single interface performs multiple functions (processing different policy types), avoiding the need for separate interfaces while maintaining reliability through proper policy type identification.
3Device complexity
If policy type identification is not implemented, then the system simplicity is maintained, but the manufacturing precision of policy processing deteriorates because intent policies cannot be correctly translated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by including the policy type identifier in the policy creation request before the policy processing begins. This allows the system to pre-identify the policy type and prepare the appropriate processing procedure, ensuring correct translation and execution of intent policies without adding complex post-processing mechanisms.
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AI summary
A communication method and apparatus are provided. A first network element receives a policy creation request from a second network element, wherein a type of a policy requested to be created includes an intent policy or a non-intent policy; and sends a policy processing request to a third network element, wherein the policy processing request includes a policy type identifier, and the policy type identifier indicates that the policy is the intent policy or the non-intent policy. According to the present disclosure, policy execution reliability is improved.