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Method and system for managing utilization of slices in a virtual network function environment

  • US 10,070,344 B1
  • Filed: 07/25/2017
  • Issued: 09/04/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device, comprising:

  • a processing system including a processor; and

    a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, comprising;

    identifying a first group of virtual network functions of a first network slice instantiated within a software defined network and adapted to perform a first activity that facilitates delivery of a dedicated service to wireless equipment of a first user;

    wherein delivery of the dedicated service to the wireless equipment of the first user requires a second activity, and wherein the first group of virtual network functions of the first network slice is not designated to perform the second activity;

    detecting an occurrence of a condition; and

    facilitating, responsive to the detecting of the occurrence of the condition within the first network slice, access to a second group of virtual network functions, wherein the second group of virtual network functions when instantiated within a second network slice of the software defined network are adapted to perform the second activity that facilitates delivery of the dedicated service to the wireless equipment of the first user during the occurrence of the condition within the first network slice, wherein the second network slice is further adapted to perform another activity that facilitates delivery of another dedicated service during an occurrence of another condition within another network slice.

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