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Network node apparatus and method

US12250122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2023
Grant dateMar 11, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/40
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A network node apparatus (SMF) responsible for a Session Management Function (SMF) in a core network includes: an obtaining unit configured to obtain network function information including information elements respectively related to network slices supported by the SMF; and a first communication processing unit configured to transmit the network function information to a network node apparatus responsible for a Network Repository Function (NRF) in the core network. The information elements respectively related to the network slices supported by the SMF have been aggregated within the network function information according to a predetermined rule.

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