Ribbon Communications. has been granted a patent for a communications method that enables scalable media micro-services. The method involves a packet plane control service entity receiving requests from a Signaling-Session Border Controller, generating implementation instructions, and communicating these to relevant entities for media packet stream processing. GlobalData’s report on Ribbon Communications gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Scalable communication methods for media micro-services implementation
The patent US12040973B2 outlines a communications method involving a packet plane control service entity that interacts with a Signaling-Session Border Controller (S-SBC) to implement various micro-services on media packet streams. The process begins with the packet plane control service advertising the types of micro-services it can provide, which include services for media digit detection, manipulation, and Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) operations. Upon receiving a request from the S-SBC to implement a specific micro-service, the control service generates instructions for one or more programmable network interface cards (NICs) to execute the requested service. The method emphasizes the identification of the appropriate entities capable of implementing the micro-service before generating and communicating the necessary instructions.
Additionally, the patent specifies that the instructions generated may include media packet stream identification information and can be executed by Programming Protocol-Independent Packet Processors (P4) devices. The control service can determine which NICs or combinations thereof are suitable for the task, ensuring efficient implementation of the requested micro-service. The instructions are designed to be executed at runtime, allowing for dynamic adaptation to the media packet stream's requirements. The patent also highlights that both the packet plane control service entity and the S-SBC can be implemented as applications on virtual machines within a cloud environment, facilitating scalable and flexible communications solutions.
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