WTRU QoS-Based Joint Selection of MEC Hosts and RAW Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies face challenges in efficiently selecting and configuring multi-access edge computing (MEC) and reliable and available wireless (RAW) networks to meet specific latency, bandwidth, reliability, and redundancy requirements for wireless transmit/receive units (WTRUs).
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for WTRUs to transmit and receive messages to request and receive responses regarding available applications in an MEC system, specifying latency, bandwidth, reliability, and redundancy, and adjust requests based on indicated support, enabling joint selection and configuration of MEC hosts and RAW networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If joint selection and configuration of MEC and RAW networks is implemented, then network performance and reliability are enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the MEC host selection process with the RAW network configuration process into a single joint selection mechanism. The WTRU simultaneously selects both the MEC host and RAW network parameters based on unified QoS requirements, eliminating the need for separate selection processes and reducing overall system complexity despite the advanced functionality provided.
Solution Approach 2:
The selected MEC host and RAW network configuration serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide computing resources, ensure quality of service, guarantee reliability, and optimize network performance all within a single integrated selection framework. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized systems.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple applications and network configurations are evaluated, then QoS requirements are met more accurately, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary evaluation of available applications and network configurations before the actual service deployment. By pre-assessing which applications meet the WTRU's QoS requirements and which RAW networks can support those requirements, the system eliminates unnecessary processing during the actual selection phase, reducing overall processing time while maintaining high precision in QoS configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the WTRU provides QoS requirements, the system evaluates available applications and networks, and adjusts the selection based on the feedback from the evaluation process. This iterative feedback loop ensures accurate QoS configuration while optimizing processing time by eliminating unnecessary evaluation steps through intelligent filtering.
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AI summary
A method implemented by a wireless transmit/receive unit includes transmitting a first request message for requesting a list of applications available to the wireless transmit/receive unit in a multi-access edge computing system and receiving a first response message indicating the list of available applications, and, for at least one application, any of a supported latency, a supported bandwidth, a supported reliability, a supported jitter and a supported path redundancy A second request message is transited indicating any of a requested latency, a requested bandwidth, a requested reliability, a requested jitter and a requested path redundancy, based on any of the indicated supported latency, the indicated supported bandwidth, the indicated supported reliability, the indicated supported jitter and the indicated supported path redundancy. A second response message is received indicating any of a provided latency, a provided bandwidth, a provided reliability, a provided jitter and a provided path redundancy.