Ericsson's invention exposes 5G network slice information via northbound service APIs through a CAPIF core function, enabling operators to offer slice-aware, controlled API access to third parties.

Patentradars sammanfattning

This PCT application from Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson discloses a framework for network slice-based northbound service API exposure in cellular (5G) networks using the Common API Framework (CAPIF). A CAPIF core function receives service API publish requests from an API publishing function that include network slice information, then enforces per-slice onboarding approval, permissions, and policy configurations (e.g., TPS, quota) for API invokers. The approach enables network operators to offer third parties differentiated, slice-specific APIs, unlocking new business use cases tied to network slicing capabilities.

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