Network node apparatus and method

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PATENT NO 12250122
APP PUB NO 20240106712A1
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18367749

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A network node apparatus (SMF) responsible for a Session Management Function (SMF) in a core network includes: an obtaining unit configured to obtain network function information including information elements respectively related to network slices supported by the SMF; and a first communication processing unit configured to transmit the network function information to a network node apparatus responsible for a Network Repository Function (NRF) in the core network. The information elements respectively related to the network slices supported by the SMF have been aggregated within the network function information according to a predetermined rule.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ikeda, Toshihiro Tokyo, JP 14 252
Sato, Taku Tokyo, JP 26 161
Tamura, Yusuke Tokyo, JP 14 34

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