Method and apparatus for a network function to support service discovery using intimacy information
US11283687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0894
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, apparatus for network function (NF) to support service discovery in a service based architecture. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed to support service discovery using intimacy information and it is performed at a first NF in a network system. In the method, the first NF receives a service discovery request from a second NF, where the service discovery request includes intimacy information of the second NF. The first NF then sends a service discovery response to the second NF, and the service discovery response includes information of the at least one third NF or at least one sub-instance of the third NF.
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