5G V2X Network Slice Management for Third-Party Service Provisioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current 5G V2X systems face limitations in message transmission range and require complex roaming interfaces for service provisioning, which hinders efficient vehicle communication services.

Innovation Solution

A 5G-based V2X system architecture with defined network slice structure and V2X application server (AS) provisioning information management, allowing third-party service providers to offer V2X services without relying on LTE V2X system roaming interfaces, and enabling 5G-specific services.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If LTE-based V2X system is used, then service coverage is improved, but device complexity and roaming interface requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice coverageVSAvoidroaming interface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the V2X control function from the mobile network operator's infrastructure and relocates it to the vehicle terminal itself. This allows the terminal to autonomously select and switch between LTE and 5G networks without requiring complex roaming interfaces between operators, thereby maintaining wide service coverage while reducing system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a V2X control function as an intermediary layer between the terminal and the network infrastructure. This control function manages network selection and switching, enabling seamless operation across different network types (LTE and 5G) without requiring direct complex interfaces between network operators.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If LTE V2X roaming interfaces are used, then service provisioning is achieved, but system complexity and operator burden increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice provisioningVSAvoidroaming interface complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by enabling the vehicle terminal to autonomously perform network selection and service provisioning through its integrated V2X control function. The terminal independently manages connectivity between LTE and 5G networks without requiring complex inter-operator roaming agreements, thereby simplifying service provisioning while reducing operator burden.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If 5G network slice structure is implemented, then service efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice efficiencyVSAvoidnetwork slice management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple network slice templates within the terminal's V2X control function before network connection is needed. These pre-configured slices correspond to different service types (e.g., safety-critical, infotainment), enabling the terminal to quickly select and activate appropriate slices without complex real-time decision-making, thereby improving service efficiency while managing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3759950B1Method and apparatus for supporting vehicle communications in 5g system
Publication Date: 2022.08.03 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure relates to a communication method and system that combine the 5G communication system and the IoT technology to support a higher data rate after the 4G system. Based on the 5G communication technology and IoT technology, the disclosure can be applied to various intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart building, smart city, smart or connected car, healthcare, digital education, retail business, and security and safety service). The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for terminating a cellular network connection to a terminal without authentication. The disclosure relates to a method and system for providing a vehicle communication service in the 3GPP system.