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Virtual network controller

US9537730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Nokia Solutions and Networks GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Sascha Kallin · Birkenfeld, DE
Franz Rambach · Birkenfeld, DE
Marco Hoffmann · Waghäusel, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 18, 2009
Grant date	Jan 3, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 13, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04L47/765
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A controller receives a request for the provision of a slice of a network to a virtual network operator. The controller determines whether the slice can be provided from existing resources, whether the slice can be provided if the existing resources are re-configured, or whether the slice can only be provided if additional resources are obtained. The controller then automatically takes the action required in order to provide the requested slice. The controller can also be used to release resources that are no longer required. Additionally, the controller can be used to re-optimize the network on request.

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