Systems and methods for enhanced intent-based self configuration of virtual network functions
US11212185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2009/45595
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems and computer readable media for self-configuration of virtual network functions based on user intent are provided. A network having a plurality of virtual network functions each having a set of initial offering attributes is provided. An added virtual network function having a client and a set of added offering attribute is connected to a first virtual network function from the plurality of virtual network functions. Each initial set of offering attribute and the added offering attribute are advertised to each of the plurality of virtual network functions and the added virtual network function. An aggregate need of the client of the added virtual network function is determined and advertised. A second virtual network function from the plurality of virtual network functions is sought based on the aggregate need of the added virtual network function. The added virtual network function is connected to the second destination virtual network function.
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