Network function discovery through network repository functions in a wireless communication network
US11558732B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W24/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless communication network selects Network Functions (NFs) using a first Network Repository Function (NRF) and a second NRF. The first NRF receives first status data from a first set of the NFs and transfers the first status data to the second NRF. The second NRF receives second status data from a second set of the NFs and transfers the second status data to the first NRF. The first NRF receives a request for one of the NF types and responsively identifies status data for the one of the NF types. The first NRF indicates the status data. The second NRF receives another request for another one of the NF types and responsively identifies status data for the other one of the NF types. The second NRF transfers another response that indicates status data. The wireless communication network selects individual ones of the NFs based the status data.
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