EP-4740427-A1 - METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INITIATING LOAD ATTRIBUTE NOTIFICATION SCHEDULING FROM A NETWORK REPOSITORY FUNCTION (NRF)

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to method and system for initiating a load attribute notification scheduling from a NRF [120] The method comprising receiving, by a transceiver unit [302], a subscription request associated with one or more network functions, wherein the subscription request comprises at least a load attribute and a threshold associated with the load attribute, identifying, by a processing unit, a target network function (NF) based on the load attribute, generating, via the processing unit, a load attribute subscription associated with the target NF based on at least the load attribute, receiving, via the transceiver unit [302], a load attribute value; detecting, via the processing unit, a positive load attribute enable monitoring notification based on the load attribute value, and a load attribute timer value based on the positive load attribute enable monitoring notification; and initiating, via the processing, the load attribute notification scheduling associated with the load attribute.

Inventors

• Shetty, Mukta
• BHATNAGAR, AAYUSH
• SINHA, ANURAG
• Kalavadiya, Milankumar
• Joshi, Yugandhara
• GUPTA, ADITYA
• Banka, Venkatakrishna

Assignees

• Jio Platforms Limited

Dates

Publication Date

20260513

Application Date

20240613

Claims (14)

1. 1. A method [400] for initiating a load attribute notification scheduling from a Network Repository Function (NRF), the method comprising: receiving, by a transceiver unit [302] from a Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) at the NRF [120], a subscription request associated with one or more network functions, wherein the subscription request comprises at least a load attribute and a threshold associated with the load attribute; identifying, by a processing unit [304] at the NRF [ 120] , a target network function (NF) from the one or more network functions based on the load attribute; - generating, via the processing unit [304] by the NWDAF at the NRF [120], a load attribute subscription associated with the target NF based on at least the load attribute; receiving, via the transceiver unit [302] at the NRF [120] from the target NF, a load attribute value; detecting, via the processing unit [304] at the NRF [120], a positive load attribute enable monitoring notification based on the load attribute value; detecting, via the processing unit [304] at the NRF [120], a load attribute timer value based on the positive load attribute enable monitoring notification; and initiating, via the processing unit [304] from the NRF [120] to the NWDAF, the load attribute notification scheduling associated with the load attribute based on at least one of the load attribute timer value and the threshold associated with the load attribute.
2. 2. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the threshold associated with the load attribute is at least one of a predefined threshold and a dynamically defined threshold.
3. 3. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein identifying the target network function is further based on the threshold associated with the load attribute.
4. 4. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the subscription request further comprises a network function type.
5. 5. The method as claimed in claim 4, wherein generating the load attribute subscription associated with the target NF is further based on the network function type.
6. 6. The method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the load attribute value is received in a heartbeat request.
7. 7. A system [300] for initiating a load attribute notification scheduling from a Network Repository Function (NRF), the system comprises: a transceiver unit [302] configured to: • receive, from a Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) at the NRF [120], a subscription request associated with one or more network functions, wherein the subscription request comprises at least a load attribute and a threshold associated with the load attribute; and a processing unit [304] connected to the transceiver unit [302], wherein the processing unit [304] is configured to: • identify, at the NRF [120], a target network function (NF) from the one or more network functions based on the load attribute, • generate, by the NWDAF at the NRF [ 120] , a load attribute subscription associated with the target NF based on at least the load attribute, wherein the transceiver unit [302] is further configured to receive, at the NRF [120] from the target NF, a load attribute value, wherein the processing unit [304] is further configured to: • detect, at the NRF [120], a positive load attribute enable monitoring notification based on the load attribute value, • detect, at the NRF [120], a load attribute timer value based on the positive load attribute enable monitoring notification, and • initiate, from the NRF [120] to the NWDAF, the load attribute notification scheduling associated with the load attribute based on at least one of the load attribute timer value and the threshold associated with the load attribute.
8. 8. The system [300] as claimed in claim 7, wherein the threshold associated with the load attribute is at least one of a predefined threshold and a dynamically defined threshold.
9. 9. The system [300] as claimed in claim 7, wherein the target network function is further identified based on the threshold associated with the load attribute.
10. 10. The system [300] as claimed in claim 7, wherein the subscription request further comprises a network function type.
11. 11. The system [300] as claimed in claim 10, wherein the load attribute subscription associated with the target NF is further generated based on the network function type.
12. 12. The system [300] as claimed in claim 7, wherein the load attribute value is received in a heartbeat request.
13. 13. A user equipment (UE) for initiating a load attribute notification scheduling from a Network Repository Function (NRF), the UE comprises: a memory; and a processor coupled with the memory, wherein the processor is configured to: transmit, to a system, a subscription request associated with one or more network functions, and receiving, from the system, a response comprising the load attribute notification scheduling associated with the subscription request, wherein the response comprising the load attribute notification scheduling is received based on: fetching, by the system from a Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) at the NRF [120], at least a load attribute and a threshold associated with the load attribute based on the subscription request, identifying, at the NRF [120], a target network function (NF) from the one or more network functions based on the load attribute, generating, by the system by the NWDAF at the NRF [120], a load attribute subscription associated with the target NF based on at least the load attribute, receiving, by the system at the NRF [120] from the target NF, a load attribute value, detecting, by the system at the NRF [120], a positive load attribute enable monitoring notification based on the load attribute value, detecting, by the system at the NRF [120], a load attribute timer value based on the positive load attribute enable monitoring notification, and initiating, by the system from the NRF [120] to the NWDAF, the load attribute notification scheduling associated with the load attribute based on at least one of the load attribute timer value and the threshold associated with the load attribute.
14. 14. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions for initiating a load attribute notification scheduling from a Network Repository Function (NRF), the instructions include executable code which, when executed by one or more units of a system, causes: a transceiver unit [302] of the system to receive, from a Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) at the NRF [120], a subscription request associated with one or more network functions, wherein the subscription request comprises at least a load attribute and a threshold associated with the load attribute, a processing unit [304] of the system to identify, at the NRF [120], a target network function (NF) from the one or more network functions based on the load attribute, the processing unit [304] to generate, at the NRF [120], a load attribute subscription associated with the target NF based on at least the load attribute, the transceiver unit [302] to receive, at the NRF [120] from the target NF, a load attribute value, the processing unit [304] to detect, at the NRF [120], a positive load attribute enable monitoring notification based on the load attribute value, the processing unit [304] to detect, at the NRF [120], a load attribute timer value based on the positive load attribute enable monitoring notification, and the processing unit [304] to initiate, from the NRF [120] to the NWDAF, the load attribute notification scheduling associated with the load attribute based on at least one of the load attribute timer value and the threshold associated with the load attribute.

Description

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INITIATING LOAD ATTRIBUTE NOTIFICATION SCHEDULING FROM A NETWORK REPOSITORY FUNCTION (NRF) TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to network performance management systems. More particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems for initiating a load attribute notification scheduling from a Network Repository Function (NRF). BACKGROUND [0002] The following description of the related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section is used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of the prior art. [0003] Wireless communication technology has rapidly evolved over the past few decades, with each generation bringing significant improvements and advancements. The first generation of wireless communication technology was based on analog technology and offered only voice services. However, with the advent of the second-generation (2G) technology, digital communication and data services became possible, and text messaging was introduced. The third- generation (3G) technology marked the introduction of high-speed internet access, mobile video calling, and location-based services. The fourth-generation (4G) technology revolutionized wireless communication with faster data speeds, better network coverage, and improved security. Currently, the fifth-generation (5G) technology is being deployed, promising even faster data speeds, low latency, and the ability to connect multiple devices simultaneously. With each generation, wireless communication technology has become more advanced, sophisticated, and capable of delivering more services to its users. [0004] A Network Function Repository (NRF) is a component within the telecommunications network that serves as a central repository that maintains information about one or more available network functions (NFs) and their corresponding network locations. The NRF facilitates a dynamic identification and selection of network functions for establishing and maintaining one or more communication sessions. In the context of the NRF, there exists a need to effectively manage, and schedule notifications triggered by changes in monitored attributes. Current known solutions typically initiate notifications immediately upon the change of an attribute value when a subscription is created at the NRF. [0005] However, when monitoring a load attribute in a NF-profile/NF-service profile, there arises a requirement for more advanced scheduling options. The NRF should possess the capability to set the frequency of corresponding notifications in terms of time or threshold, enabling the timely and organized initiation of notifications based on the monitoring requirements rather than triggering them instantly. [0006] Further, over the period of time, various solutions have been developed to improve the performance of communication devices and to optimize scheduling a notification at the network repository function (NRF). However, there are certain challenges with existing solutions. One significant limitation is the lack of granularity in scheduling options. Current solutions primarily offer a binary approach, where a notification is either initiated instantly upon a change in the attribute value or not at all. This lack of fine-grained control restricts the ability to tailor the notification delivery to specific conditions or thresholds associated with the monitored attribute. Another technical limitation is the inability to handle complex scheduling scenarios. [0007] Existing solutions often lack the capability to handle intricate scheduling patterns, such as recurring notifications at specific intervals or time-based schedules that depend on multiple attributes and/or conditions. These limitations prevent users from efficiently managing and organizing notifications according to their specific requirements and preferences. Thus, there exists a need for method and system for initiating a load attribute notification scheduling from a Network Repository Function (NRF). SUMMARY [0008] This section is provided to introduce certain aspects of the present disclosure in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify the key features or the scope of the claimed subject matter. [0009] An aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a method for initiating a load attribute notification scheduling from a Network Repository Function (NRF). The method comprising receiving, by a transceiver unit from a Network Data Analytics Function (NWDAF) at the NRF, a subscription request associated with one or more network functions, wherein the subscription request comprise