Service Slice Coordination via SCF for Edge Slice Mapping

The patent introduces a Service Slice Coordination Function (SCF) as an intermediary component that bridges the service slice management and network slice management domains. The SCF receives service requirements, determines appropriate network slice configurations, and coordinates the mapping between service slices and network slices, thereby enabling efficient coordinated deployment without direct complex interactions between multiple independent systems

The Service Slice Coordination Function (SCF) performs multiple functions including receiving service requirements, determining service slice configurations, determining network slice configurations, mapping service slices to network slices, and triggering management operations. This multi-functional approach consolidates coordination tasks into a single universal component, improving deployment efficiency while managing complexity

The patent segments the coordination system into distinct functional components: the Service Slice Coordination Function (SCF) for high-level coordination, service slice management for service-specific configurations, and network slice management for network-specific configurations. This segmentation allows centralized coordination to be achieved through modular, manageable components rather than a monolithic complex system

The SCF acts as an intermediary that simplifies centralized coordination by providing a standardized interface between service requirements and network configurations. It translates service-level requirements into network slice configurations and manages the mapping relationship, thereby achieving reliable service delivery coordination without exposing the full complexity of the underlying system