Transport Slice Activation Protocol for 5G Resource Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 5G slicing architecture lacks a protocol for dynamically activating and deactivating transport slices (TS) based on user login status, leading to inefficient resource allocation and unnecessary charges for users.
Innovation Solution
A transport slice activation and deactivation control protocol (TS-ADCP) is introduced, which includes a processor and memory to initialize TS-ADCP sessions, determine user login status, and send messages to network elements to activate or deactivate TS.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If transport slices are continuously activated to ensure network connectivity, then service availability is improved, but resource waste and unnecessary charges increase
Solution Approach 1:
The transport slice is designed to dynamically change its state between active and deactivated based on user login status. When users are logged in, the slice remains active to ensure service availability. When all users log out, the slice is automatically deactivated to prevent resource waste. This dynamic state adjustment resolves the contradiction between maintaining continuous availability and avoiding unnecessary resource consumption.
2Loss of energy
If transport slices are deactivated to save resources, then resource efficiency is improved, but service continuity is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by establishing the transport slice in advance with pre-configured parameters and identifiers. When users need service, the pre-configured slice can be quickly activated without delay. This preliminary preparation ensures that when users log in, service continuity is immediately restored without interruption, while allowing resource deactivation during idle periods.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual transport slice management is used, then control flexibility is improved, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The transport slice management system implements self-service functionality by automatically monitoring user login status and triggering activation or deactivation actions without manual intervention. The system autonomously determines when the slice should be active (when users are logged in) or deactivated (when all users log out), eliminating the need for complex manual management procedures while maintaining control flexibility through automated decision-making.
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AI summary
Various embodiments relate to a transport slice controller, including: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions, that when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to: initialize a transport slice activation and deactivation protocol (TS-ADCP) session for a transport slice of a telecommunications network; determine an indication of the login status of users of the transport slice, wherein the login status includes an indication that a first user has logged in to the transport slice or that a last user has logged out of the transport slice; and sending a message with the indication of the login status of users to a network element to indicate that the transport slice should be activated or deactivated.