UE Traffic Routing Across Subscriptions and Network Slices
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems lack efficient methods for differentiating and routing traffic based on multiple subscriptions or network slices, leading to inefficiencies in data transmission and access for devices with varying connectivity needs.
Innovation Solution
Implementing techniques for establishing multiple communication connections associated with different subscriptions or network slices, allowing for intelligent routing of data traffic packets based on specific parameters and identifiers, and enabling tethering connections through dual or multiple access points.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication connections are established for different subscriptions or network slices, then traffic differentiation and routing capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments traffic into different categories based on subscription type or network slice affiliation. Each traffic category is assigned to a specific communication connection (first connection for first subscription/network slice, second connection for second subscription/network slice). This segmentation enables differentiated traffic routing while managing complexity through structured classification rules.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic connection selection based on real-time traffic parameters. The system evaluates packet parameters (such as DNN, S-NSSAI, APN) and dynamically routes packets to the appropriate connection. This dynamic behavior allows the system to adapt to varying traffic requirements without requiring static configuration for all scenarios.
2Productivity
If intelligent routing based on packet parameters is implemented, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary classification of traffic packets by examining parameters such as Data Network Name (DNN), Single Network Slice Selection Assistance Information (S-NSSAI), or Access Point Name (APN) before routing decisions are made. This preliminary action of parameter-based classification streamlines the routing process by pre-identifying the appropriate destination connection, thereby improving transmission efficiency without excessive processing overhead.
3Adaptability or versatility
If tethering connections are established through multiple access points, then connectivity versatility is improved, but connection management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the user equipment to function as a universal gateway that can establish tethering connections through multiple different access points (first access point for first subscription, second access point for second subscription). The system provides multi-functional connectivity, allowing tethered devices to access networks through various subscriptions or network slices based on the traffic requirements, thereby enhancing connectivity versatility.
Data Source
AI summary
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may establish a first communication connection associated with a first subscription or associated with a first network slice, wherein the first communication connection is a default connection for the UE for data traffic. The UE may establish a second communication connection associated with a second subscription or associated with a second network slice. The UE may receive, from a device via a wireless local area network provided by the UE or via a wired connection, a data traffic packet associated with one or more parameters. The UE may route the data traffic packet to the second communication connection based at least in part on the one or more parameters. The UE may transmit the data traffic packet using the second communication connection. Numerous other aspects are described.