Enabling 5g core network services for ambient internet of things (aiot) devices

Abstract

Methods for use in an ambient internet of things (AIoT) function (AIoTF) in a cellular core network, as well as an AIoTF node, are described. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving, from an AIoT application function (AF), a first AIoT inventory request message including an AIoT device identifier. The AIoTF selects an AIoT reader based on AIoT device configuration information associated with the AIoT device identifier. The AIoTF transmits, to an AIoT device associated with the AIoT device identifier via the selected AIoT reader, a second AIoT inventory request message. Then, the AIoTF receives, from the AIoT device via the selected AIoT reader, an AIoT inventory response message. The AIoTF may select an AIoT reader further based on AIoT reader configuration information.

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