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Network function service subscription control

US11425636B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2021
Grant dateAug 23, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to an example aspect, there is provided a method, comprising: receiving, from a first network function consumer, a subscribe request for a second network function consumer to subscribe to a service, wherein the subscribe request comprises a notification address and identifies the second network function consumer, transmitting, to a network repository function, an access token request, comprising the notification address and identifying the second network function consumer, receiving, from the network repository function, an access token response comprising an access token comprising the notification address verified by the network repository function, transmitting, to the second network function consumer, an authorization request for receiving data authorization and comprising the access token, receiving, from the second network function consumer, an authorization response indicative of authorization of the second network function consumer, and transmitting, on the basis of the authorization response, a notification to the second network function consumer.

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