US-12627585-B2 - Provisioning network energy management in a telecommunication system

Abstract

Example embodiments of the present disclosure are related to provisioning network energy management in a telecommunication system. According to embodiments, an apparatus may include an energy management function (EMF) for a telecommunication network. The apparatus may be configured to execute instructions for implementing the EMF to: receive, from at least one network entity, one or more energy data associated with the at least one network entity; process the one or more energy data to produce a level of energy efficiency associated with the at least one network entity; and perform, based on the level of energy efficiency, one or more operations for managing energy usage of the at least one network entity.

Inventors

• Manmeet Singh BHANGU

Assignees

• RAKUTEN SYMPHONY, INC.

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20231211

Priority Date

20230531

Claims (20)

1. 1 . An apparatus comprising: an energy management function (EMF) for a telecommunication network, wherein the apparatus is configured to execute instructions for implementing the EMF to: receive, from at least one network entity, one or more energy data associated with the at least one network entity; process the one or more energy data to produce a level of energy efficiency associated with the at least one network entity; and perform, based on the level of energy efficiency, one or more operations for managing energy usage of the at least one network entity, wherein the EMF is a distinct and dedicated core network function, dedicated to energy management functionalities, comprising at least one dedicated Service-Based Interface (SBI) for exposing the energy management functionalities associated therewith to one or more other dedicated core network functions.
2. 2 . The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more operations for managing the energy usage of the at least one network entity comprises one or more of: sharing the information of the level of energy efficiency to one or more users; sharing the information of the level of energy efficiency to one or more trusted third parties; managing one or more resources associated with the at least one network entity; managing one or more operations associated with the at least one network entity; managing a state of the at least one network entity; and managing one or more energy criteria associated with the at least one network entity.
3. 3 . The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one network entity comprises one or more of: at least one network function, at least one user equipment, and at least one access network.
4. 4 . The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one network function comprises one or more of: a Network Data Analytic Function (NWDAF), an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), a Session Management Function (SMF), a Network Repository Function (NRF), and a Network Exposure Function (NEF).
5. 5 . The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to execute the instructions to receive the one or more energy data from the at least one network entity via at least one interface defined by at least one reference point representation.
6. 6 . The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more energy data comprises one or more of: energy consumption information, energy profile, energy metrics, network information, component status, predictive data, and one or more energy efficiency factors.
7. 7 . The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the predictive data comprises one or more of: prediction of future energy usage pattern and a forecast of network traffic.
8. 8 . The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the one or more energy efficiency factors comprises one or more of: network traffic load, network topology, resource management, operational modes, routing and handover algorithms, processing and computational load, network protocol configuration, data compression configuration and protocol, data routing configuration, data storage and retrieval mechanism, data replication and distribution mechanism, data synchronization mechanism, data processing and filtering mechanism, and security mechanism.
9. 9 . The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus comprises an edge server.
10. 10 . The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the EMF is distinct from Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), Session Management Function (SMF), Network Data Analytic Function (NWDAF), Network Repository Function (NRF), Network Exposure Function (NEF), User Plane Function (UPF), Policy Control Function (PCF), Unified Data Management (UDM), Application Function (AF), Network Slice Selection Function (NSSF), Network Slice Specific Authentication and Authorization Function (NSSAAF), Authentication Server Function (AUSF), Policy Control Function (PCF), Unified Data Management (UDM), Service Communication Proxy (SCP), Network Slice Admission Control Function (NSACF), and Edge Application Server Discovery Function (EASDF).
11. 11 . The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one network entity is a Radio Access Network (RAN) base station entity.
12. 12 . A method comprising: receiving, from at least one network entity, one or more energy data associated with the at least one network entity; processing the one or more energy data to produce a level of energy efficiency associated with the at least one network entity; and performing, based on the level of energy efficiency, one or more operations for managing energy usage of the at least one network entity, wherein the method is implemented by an energy management function (EMF) for a telecommunication network, and wherein the EMF is a distinct and dedicated core network function, dedicated to energy management functionalities, comprising at least one dedicated Service-Based Interface (SBI) for exposing the energy management functionalities associated therewith to one or more other dedicated core network functions.
13. 13 . The method according to claim 12 , wherein the one or more operations for managing the energy usage of the at least one network entity comprises one or more of: sharing the information of the level of energy efficiency to one or more users; sharing the information of the level of energy efficiency to one or more trusted third parties; managing one or more resources associated with the at least one network entity; managing one or more operations associated with the at least one network entity; managing a state of the at least one network entity; and managing one or more energy criteria associated with the at least one network entity.
14. 14 . The method according to claim 12 , wherein the at least one network entity comprises one or more of: at least one network function, at least one user equipment, and at least one access network.
15. 15 . The method according to claim 14 , wherein the at least one network function comprises one or more of: a Network Data Analytic Function (NWDAF), an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), a Session Management Function (SMF), a Network Repository Function (NRF), and a Network Exposure Function (NEF).
16. 16 . The method according to claim 12 , wherein the receiving the one or more energy data comprises: receiving the one or more energy data from the at least one network entity via at least one interface defined by at least one reference point representation.
17. 17 . The method according to claim 12 , wherein the one or more energy data comprises one or more of: energy consumption information, energy profile, energy metrics, network information, component status, predictive data, and one or more energy efficiency factors.
18. 18 . The method according to claim 17 , wherein the predictive data comprises one or more of: prediction of future energy usage pattern and a forecast of network traffic.
19. 19 . The method according to claim 17 , wherein the one or more energy efficiency factors comprises one or more of: network traffic load, network topology, resource management, operational modes, routing and handover algorithms, processing and computational load, network protocol configuration, data compression configuration and protocol, data routing configuration, data storage and retrieval mechanism, data replication and distribution mechanism, data synchronization mechanism, data processing and filtering mechanism, and security mechanism.
20. 20 . A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon instructions for implementing an energy management function (EMF) for a telecommunication network, the instructions are executable by an apparatus to cause the apparatus to perform a method comprising: receiving, by the EMF from at least one network entity, one or more energy data associated with the at least one network entity; processing the one or more energy data to produce a level of energy efficiency associated with the at least one network entity; and performing, based on the level of energy efficiency, one or more operations for managing energy usage of the at least one network entity, wherein the EMF is a distinct and dedicated core network function, dedicated to energy management functionalities, comprising at least one dedicated Service-Based Interface (SBI) for exposing the energy management functionalities associated therewith to one or more other dedicated core network functions.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application is a National Stage of International Application No. PCT/US2023/083298 filed Dec. 11, 2023, claiming priority from Indian Provisional Patent Application No. 202341037534, filed with the Indian Patent Office on May 31, 2023, and entitled “NETWORK ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN 5G ARCHITECTURE”, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the provisioning of network energy management in one or more telecommunication systems. BACKGROUND The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry represents an important energy consumer worldwide. With the advancement and evolvement of the telecommunication systems, and the like, the operations of the telecommunication systems are theoretically and ideally designed to achieve improved energy efficiency and to thereby reduce energy consumption. Nevertheless, with the rapid worldwide commercialization of advanced telecommunication systems (e.g., 5G systems, etc.), the number of devices, equipment, and the like, involved in the telecommunication systems has increased significantly. As a result, huge increases in network entity's density and network traffic are expected to negate the energy-saving capabilities provided by the advanced telecommunication technologies, leading to a net increase in energy consumption in the telecommunication systems. By way of example, a 5G network system is a dynamic system that consumes energy continually and responds to spikes in network activity. Specifically, a majority of the energy may be consumed by components of a Radio Access Network (RAN), such as antennas, radio units, and base station elements. Each component may have a denser infrastructure than in today's infrastructure, and may facilitate support of increased traffic and operate over more frequency bands, thereby increasing power consumption of base stations. Typically, RAN elements like Massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) antennas and beamforming also shift and concentrate power consumption in the 5G system. As such, massive MIMO antenna arrays require additional power per sector which also influences energy consumption of the RAN. Moreover, Edge computing and widespread Internet of Things (IoT) adoption have made the increase in energy consumption unavoidable. In addition, core computing, analysis, and storage have contributed to increased energy consumption of 5G networks. In view of the above, increased energy consumption in the telecommunication networks has raised the importance of energy savings for operators and service providers who already dedicate a considerable portion of their Operational Expense (OPEX) budgets to power. SUMMARY Example embodiments of the present disclosure efficiently and effectively facilitate the provisioning of energy management in one or more telecommunication systems. According to embodiments, an apparatus may include an energy management function (EMF) for a telecommunication network. The apparatus may be configured to execute instructions for implementing the EMF to: receive, from at least one network entity, one or more energy data associated with the at least one network entity; process the one or more energy data to produce a level of energy efficiency associated with the at least one network entity; and perform, based on the level of energy efficiency, one or more operations for managing energy usage of the at least one network entity. According to embodiments, a method may include: receiving, from at least one network entity, one or more energy data associated with the at least one network entity; processing the one or more energy data to produce a level of energy efficiency associated with the at least one network entity; and performing, based on the level of energy efficiency, one or more operations for managing energy usage of the at least one network entity, wherein the method is implemented by an energy management function (EMF) for a telecommunication network. According to embodiments, a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium may have recorded thereon instructions for implementing an energy management function (EMF) for a telecommunication network. The instructions may be executable by an apparatus to cause the apparatus to perform a method comprising: receiving, from at least one network entity, one or more energy data associated with the at least one network entity; processing the one or more energy data to produce a level of energy efficiency associated with the at least one network entity; and performing, based on the level of energy efficiency, one or more operations for managing energy usage of the at least one network entity. Additional aspects will be set forth in part in the description that follows and, in part, will be apparent from the description, or may be realized by practice of the presented embodiments of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTIO