Apparatus, methods, and computer programs
US12160482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/2028
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An aspect of the disclosed invention provides a network apparatus for a network function, the network apparatus comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory comprising code that, when executed by the at least one processor, causes the network apparatus to: in response to a request from a service consumer, determine a first network service function for providing services to the service consumer; determine an identity of a second network service function, wherein the second network service function is an alternative or backup network service function to provide the service to the service consumer; and provide the service consumer with the identity of the second network service function.
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