Entity and method for network slice enablement for a vertical application
US12356321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/5067
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to network slicing, in particular, in 5G networks systems. The disclosure is concerned with network slice enablement for (vertical) applications. Thus, an entity for inter-operation between a network system and at least one application is provided. The entity provides a request to the network system, for selection and/or adjustment of a network slice instance (NSI) providing one or more services to the at least one application. The request comprises a set of requirements for the at least one application and/or the one or more services. The set of requirements comprises a required configuration or adaption of at least one NSI related parameter. The entity further receives a response to the request from the network system. The response indicates a decision of the network system regarding the selection and/or adjustment of the NSI.
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