Network slicing serving function
AssigneeZte Corporation
InventorTricci So
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Abstract
Techniques for implementing a network slice selection function are described. In one example aspect, a network slice instance request message is received for a user device. In response, the network slice selection function transmits a response message that includes information about allowed network slice instances for the user device. The allowed network slice instances include network slice instances that are available in the registration area of the user device.
Claims6
A method for providing network services to a mobile device operating in a visited network;
- comprising:
- receiving, by a mobility function in the visited network, from the mobile device, a message identifying requested network slice assistance information;
- obtaining identification of a session management function in a home network for the mobile device, wherein the obtaining is performed querying a network repository function in the home network for the mobile device with the requested network slice assistance information;
- and
- providing the identification of the session management function in the home network to a session management function in the visited network.
A communication apparatus comprising a processor for providing network services to a mobile device operating in a visited network;
- wherein the processor is configured for:
- receiving, from the mobile device, a message identifying requested network slice assistance information;
- obtaining identification of a session management function in a home network for the mobile device, wherein the obtaining is performed querying a network repository function in the home network for the mobile device with the requested network slice assistance information;
- and
- providing the identification of the session management function in the home network to a session management function in the visited network.
A computer program product comprising a computer readable memory having code stored thereupon, the code, when executed, causing a processor to implement a method for providing network services to a mobile device operating in a visited network;
- comprising:
- receiving, by a mobility function in the visited network, from the mobile device, a message identifying requested network slice assistance information;
- obtaining identification of a session management function in a home network for the mobile device, wherein the obtaining is performed querying a network repository function in the home network for the mobile device with the requested network slice assistance information;
- and
- providing the identification of the session management function in the home network to a session management function in the visited network.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.