Virtualized Network Operator User Experience Provisioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current 5G wireless networks face challenges in allowing guest network operators to flexibly and efficiently share radio resources while maintaining control over their services, leading to limitations in customizing user experiences for different customer segments.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a system where guest network operators can instantiate virtualized network functions, such as 5G core, IMS, and OSS/BSS, without needing physical resources, allowing them to deliver customized user experiences by generating user-experience configurations based on group identifiers from SIM cards, and provisioning necessary UX elements to user devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If guest network operators lease bandwidth on host network using neutral host model, then network resource sharing is enabled, but flexibility and control over data traffic are lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork resource sharingVSAvoidcontrol over data traffic
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments network control into multiple virtual network operators (VNOs), each with independent control over their data traffic. The host network infrastructure is divided into virtual network slices, allowing each VNO to manage their own traffic independently while sharing the physical infrastructure, thus resolving the contradiction between resource sharing and traffic control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a new dimension of virtualization by creating virtual network operators that operate independently on top of the host network infrastructure. This virtual layer allows multiple VNOs to coexist with full traffic control capabilities without requiring separate physical networks, enabling both resource sharing and independent control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of operation

If guest network operators obtain and manage physical resources, then full control and flexibility are achieved, but infrastructure cost and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol and flexibilityVSAvoidinfrastructure management
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates virtual copies of network operator functionalities through virtual network operators (VNOs). These VNOs are software-based implementations that replicate the control and management capabilities of traditional physical network operators, allowing them to operate independently without requiring separate physical infrastructure, thus reducing complexity while maintaining full control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The host network infrastructure is designed to universally support multiple virtual network operators simultaneously. The physical infrastructure serves multiple VNOs with different service requirements through virtualization, allowing a single infrastructure to perform multiple functions and support diverse network operations without requiring dedicated resources for each operator.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple brands of services are deployed on traditional cellular infrastructure, then market segmentation is limited, but customization capability is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebrand customizationVSAvoidinfrastructure requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the network into multiple virtual network operators, each capable of representing different brands or service providers. Each VNO can be independently configured with its own branding, services, and customer experiences, allowing extensive market segmentation and customization without requiring separate physical infrastructure for each brand.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20240314530A1Targeted user experiences on 5g wireless networks
Publication Date: 2024.09.19 BOOST SUBSCRIBERCO LLC
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AI summary

A user experience management platform delivers custom user experiences to user devices on a cellular network. A user-experience (UX) configuration is generated for the cellular network. The UX configuration corresponds to a group identifier (GID) parameter or a device identifier. A communication including the GID parameter is received from a user device. The user device may read the group identifier from a subscriber identity module (SIM) card installed in the user device. A plurality of UX elements from the UX configuration are identified as corresponding to the identifier. A UX element from the plurality of UX elements is determined to be currently unavailable on the user device, and the UX element is provisioned to the user device in response to identifying the UX element as currently unavailable.