Rakuten Group. has been granted a patent for a communication network system that includes a life cycle manager (LCM) and a cloud adapter. The system facilitates the transmission of virtual network function (VNF) requests and creates a common-format management ID to streamline communication across different cloud types. GlobalData’s report on Rakuten Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Communication network system for managing virtual network functions
The granted patent US12074770B2 outlines a communication network system designed to enhance the interaction between a life cycle manager (LCM) and various cloud environments for managing virtual network functions (VNFs). Central to this system is a cloud adapter that facilitates communication by generating a common-format management ID, which is independent of the specific cloud type being addressed. This management ID is created based on responses from the cloud and is transmitted back to the LCM. The system allows the LCM to query the cloud adapter regarding the processing status of requests, utilizing the management ID to identify the appropriate cloud for status updates.
The patent further details the functionality of the cloud adapter, which includes recognizing the cloud type based on the request and adapting the request accordingly. It also specifies that the management ID can incorporate additional identifiers, such as job IDs or pre-associated setting IDs, depending on the cloud type. This ensures that the management ID maintains a fixed length by including dummy information when necessary. The claims encompass various aspects of the system, including methods for mediating communication and the specific roles of the cloud adapter in managing VNF settings, such as creation, deletion, or modification. Overall, the patent presents a structured approach to streamline communication and management processes across diverse cloud environments in the context of virtual network functions.
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