Service Controller Address Provisioning for Network Service Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network registration procedures require manual configuration of service communication addresses, which is inefficient and prone to misconfiguration, and do not facilitate seamless access to network-related services.
Innovation Solution
A service controller is introduced to manage communication links between network operators and user equipment, automatically providing a first communication address during registration, enabling secure and efficient access to network services by acting as a central point for service discovery and management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual configuration of service communication addresses is used, then users can access services, but the process is inefficient and prone to misconfiguration
Solution Approach 1:
The service controller automatically performs the address configuration and service discovery process without requiring manual user input. The system self-services by autonomously resolving service addresses and establishing communication links, eliminating the inefficiencies and errors associated with manual configuration while maintaining service accessibility
Solution Approach 2:
A service controller is introduced as an intermediary component between the user equipment and the services. This mediator automatically manages communication addresses, performs service discovery, and establishes connections, thereby improving both the ease of operation (by removing manual steps) and the reliability (by using automated, error-resistant processes)
2Adaptability or versatility
If service communication addresses are pre-configured, then service access is enabled, but signaling traffic increases and dynamic service provisioning is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from static pre-configured addresses to dynamic address resolution. The service controller performs on-demand service discovery and address allocation based on actual service requests, enabling flexible and adaptive service provisioning while reducing unnecessary signaling traffic associated with maintaining static configurations
Solution Approach 2:
The service controller performs preliminary service discovery and address resolution actions before actual service communication begins. By preparing communication parameters in advance of the actual service interaction, the system reduces the need for extensive signaling during service execution while maintaining dynamic adaptability
3Productivity
If manual address configuration is required, then service access is possible, but user experience is degraded and misconfigurations occur
Solution Approach 1:
The service controller autonomously handles the entire address configuration and service discovery process without requiring user intervention. This self-service approach dramatically improves productivity by eliminating manual setup steps while simultaneously enhancing ease of operation by removing complex configuration tasks from the user's responsibility
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AI summary
Techniques for providing and/or using services by a user equipment, the services being provided at least indirectly by a network operator, the method comprising the steps of: • Providing a communication link between a network of a network operator and a UE; • Transmitting a first communication address of a service controller of the network operator to the UE, wherein the service controller manages an access to services that can be used by the UE; • Requesting to access a particular service from the UE to the service controller by the UE sending the request to the provided first communication address of the service controller; • Transmitting a message comprising a second communication address of the service from the service controller to the UE; • Starting the service by the UE requesting the service by means of the provided second communication address of the service.