On-Demand Radio Network Provisioning via Cloud-Native Slicing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Organizations face challenges in deploying and managing private radio-based networks due to high costs, time-consuming manual deployment, and inflexibility in meeting changing network requirements, as well as limitations in quality of service and security from existing communication service providers.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of dynamically provisioned radio-based networks on demand, leveraging existing radio access network infrastructure from multiple communication service providers, with a cloud-native core and radio access network architecture that allows for scalable, automated deployment and management, enabling organizations to create ephemeral networks and adjust capacity based on needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If organizations deploy private radio-based networks using traditional methods, then network coverage and capacity are provided, but deployment costs and time consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-provisions network slices in the core network before they are needed at the radio access network level. Network slice templates are created and stored in advance with predefined parameters and configurations, allowing rapid instantiation when deployment is required without time-consuming setup procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses network slice templates as reusable copies that can be instantiated multiple times across different radio access networks. These templates contain standardized configurations that can be copied and deployed consistently, eliminating the need to create network configurations from scratch each time
2Reliability
If organizations deploy private radio-based networks with fixed capacity, then network infrastructure is established, but flexibility to meet changing requirements is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic network slicing where slice parameters, capacity allocations, and resource assignments can be modified in real-time based on changing organizational needs. The system allows dynamic provisioning and reconfiguration of network slices without requiring physical infrastructure changes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal network slice template framework that can serve multiple different organizational requirements through parameter customization. A single template structure can be adapted to provide various network functions and service types by adjusting slice parameters rather than requiring separate infrastructure for each use case
3Ease of operation
If organizations use existing communication service providers, then network access is provided, but quality of service guarantees and security control are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network into distinct network slices that can be independently managed and configured with specific quality of service parameters. Each slice is isolated and can guarantee performance levels tailored to specific organizational requirements, preventing interference from other users and ensuring dedicated resource allocation
4Ease of manufacture
If manual deployment methods are used for radio-based networks, then network configuration is completed, but operational efficiency and automation are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automated self-service provisioning where the system automatically configures and deploys network slices based on template parameters without requiring manual intervention. The orchestration system autonomously handles resource allocation, configuration generation, and network element provisioning, dramatically improving operational efficiency
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are various embodiments for provisioning radio-based networks on demand. In one embodiment, a request to provision a radio-based network to cover an area is received. At least one radio access network operated by at least one communication service provider that covers the area is determined. A capacity is provisioned in the radio access network(s) for the radio-based network to cover the area. At least a portion of a core network is provisioned for the radio-based network in a cloud provider network.