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Method and apparatus for network function service discovery

US12408102B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Publ) · SE

Inventors

Yunjie Lu · Shanghai, CN
Yiming Wu · Nanhu, CN
Åke Busin · Sollentuna, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 22, 2019
Grant date	Sep 2, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 3, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04W84/042
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for network function service discovery. A method at a network function (NF) service consumer comprises sending a service request to a service discovery entity. The method further comprises receiving a service response from the service discovery entity. The service request includes a parameter indicating a client type that one or more candidate target NFs can serve.

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