Methods, systems, and computer readable media for network function discovery using preferred-locality information
US11871309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/042
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and computer readable media for network function (NF) discovery using preferred-locality information are disclosed. One example method for NF discovery using preferred-locality information comprises: at a first NF comprising at least one processor: receiving a message relating to a transaction involving a consumer NF; identifying, from the message, an NF instance identifier (ID) corresponding to the consumer NF; determining, using the NF instance ID and a data store including NF related information and corresponding preferred-locality information, a preferred-locality value; including the preferred-locality value in a preferred-locality information element (IE) of an NF discovery request; and transmitting the NF discovery request toward a second NF.
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