Third-Party Application Server Dynamic Traffic Path Management in 5G

The patent introduces a third-party application server as an intermediary entity that acts as a mediator between the terminal and the 5G system core network. This server monitors terminal state information changes and communicates with the network to dynamically manage traffic paths. By placing this intelligence in a separate third-party entity rather than embedding it directly in the core network elements, the system achieves dynamic adaptability while isolating the complexity to a manageable external component.

The patent implements preliminary action by having the third-party application server proactively monitor terminal state information and predict when traffic path changes will be beneficial. The server maintains knowledge of terminal locations and network conditions in advance, allowing it to initiate traffic path changes to local data networks before congestion or high latency occurs. This proactive approach reduces latency by pre-positioning traffic flows optimally rather than reactively responding to degradation.

The patent applies partial action by having the third-party application server monitor only the specific terminal state information changes that are relevant for traffic path optimization, rather than monitoring all possible terminal parameters. The server selectively tracks location information and access type changes that directly impact routing decisions, ignoring other terminal states that would not influence traffic path choices. This selective monitoring approach maintains optimization efficiency while minimizing unnecessary signaling overhead.