Wireless Network Slice Distributed Ledger Oracle Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless network slices do not effectively implement distributed ledgers, and network slice controllers fail to interact with distributed ledger oracles to optimize network slice operations.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication network slice configuration that signals a Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Management and Orchestration (MANO) system to implement a Network Service Descriptor (NSD) for executing Virtual Network Functions (VNFs), with a distributed ledger receiving and processing slice data to form consensus and store it in a distributed ledger format, optimizing network slice operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If distributed ledgers are integrated into wireless communication network slices, then data management accuracy and operational efficiency are improved, but device complexity and implementation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces distributed ledger oracles as intermediary components that bridge the wireless communication network slice and the distributed ledger system. These oracles receive slice data from network elements, perform validation and processing, then submit verified data to the distributed ledger for consensus. This intermediary layer simplifies the integration complexity by handling the complex interactions between traditional network infrastructure and blockchain technology, while ensuring data accuracy through systematic validation processes.
2Productivity
If distributed ledger oracles are implemented to optimize network slice operations, then operational efficiency is improved, but device complexity and system overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The distributed ledger oracles are designed as multi-functional components that perform multiple operations within a single system element. They simultaneously execute data collection from various network slice elements, data validation against predefined criteria, data formatting for ledger submission, and coordination with consensus mechanisms. This universal approach consolidates what would otherwise require separate specialized components, improving operational efficiency while limiting the increase in overall system complexity.
3Reliability
If consensus algorithms are implemented for slice data, then data reliability and security are improved, but processing time and computational resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a partial consensus approach where not all network slice data requires full distributed ledger consensus validation. Instead, the system applies consensus mechanisms selectively to critical data elements such as billing information, service level agreement compliance, and security-sensitive operations. For routine operational data, simplified validation procedures are used. This selective application of consensus algorithms maintains data reliability for critical functions while reducing overall processing time and computational resource consumption.
Data Source
AI summary
A wireless communication network implements a wireless network slice that has a slice configuration. A slice controller signals a Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Management and Orchestration (MANO) to implement a Network Service Descriptor (NSD) for the slice based on the slice configuration. The NFV MANO signals an NFV Infrastructure (NFVI) to execute Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) for the slice based on the NSD. The NFVI executes the VNFs, and the VNFs handle user data for wireless user devices that use the slice. The VNFs generate and transfer slice data responsive to handling the user data. The wireless user devices generate and transfer slice data responsive to using the slice. Wireless access points generate and transfer slice data responsive to serving the user devices. A distributed ledger receives the slice data, forms a consensus for the slice data, and stores the slice data in a distributed ledger format.