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Network data analytics functionality enhancement and new service consumers

US12095640B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

NEC CORPORATION · JP

Inventors

Linghang Fan · Woking, GB
Hassan Al-Kanani · Langley, GB
Iskren Ianev · Heidelberg, DE
Sivasubramaniam Ramanan · Heidelberg, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 19, 2019
Grant date	Sep 17, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 25, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04W24/08
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) for 5G networks is disclosed. A higher granularity of the load level information from the NWDAF is proposed. Also proposed are new ways to utilise the services provided by the NWDAF for other Network Functions (NF) like Network Repository Function (NRF), Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Session Management Function (SMF), Policy Control Function (PCF), and Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF).

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