Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson has been granted a patent for a method involving a Network Functions Virtualization Orchestrator (NFVO) that receives identifying information from a Virtual Network Function Manager (VNFM) regarding instantiated Virtual Network Function (VNF) instances, and subsequently creates a record for these instances at the NFVO. GlobalData’s report on Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Identifying and recording virtual network function instances
The patent US12047241B2 outlines methods for interaction between a Network Functions Virtualization Orchestrator (NFVO) and a Virtual Network Function Manager (VNFM) concerning the management of Virtual Network Function (VNF) instances. The primary method involves the NFVO receiving identifying information about VNF instances from the VNFM, which occurs in response to the registration process between the two entities. This registration can happen in either direction, with the NFVO or VNFM initiating the process. The NFVO is responsible for creating a record for each VNF instance, which includes generating a unique identifier and mapping it to the information received from the VNFM.
Additionally, the VNFM is designed to send identifying information about VNF instances to the NFVO, also triggered by the registration process. The VNFM can respond to requests from the NFVO to identify specific VNF instances, including the option to filter these instances based on various criteria such as type, provider, version, and service. The methods described ensure that both the NFVO and VNFM maintain accurate and up-to-date records of VNF instances, facilitating efficient network management and orchestration in a virtualized environment.
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