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Samsung patents 5G method for routing drone traffic to correct network servers

Samsung has been granted a patent for a method that helps 5G and 6G networks manage drones. The system allows the network to identify which specific server is equipped to handle drone data and automatically routes the connection to that server during the login process.

Why it mattersThis improves the reliability of cellular networks by ensuring that data from drones is sent to the right internal server, preventing errors when multiple types of devices connect to the same 5G infrastructure.

In the filing’s own words

The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. Embodiments herein disclose systems and methods for ensuring that a Network Function (NF) supporting correct Uncrewed Aerial System Network Function (UAS NF) functionality is selected by an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) and/or Session Management Function during authentication and authorization of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1. A method performed by a consumer network function (NF) for managing an unmanned aerial system (UAS), comprising: transmitting, to a network repository function (NRF), a discovery request for at least one network exposure function (NEF), wherein the discovery request includes information associated with support of UAS NF functionality; receiving, from the NRF, information on the at least one NEF based on the information associated with the support of the UAS NF functionality; and selecting an NEF among, the at least one NEF, wherein the NEF supports the UAS NF functionality.

Facts

Company: Samsung (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
Official title: Methods and systems for managing uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in 3GPP
Patent number: US12764514B2
Application number: 18293601
Filed: Aug 9, 2022
Granted: Oct 13, 2026
Inventors: 2
Claims: 15

Classified under

H04W 8/005 Electricity & electronicsH04L 67/51 Electricity & electronicsH04B 7/18513 Electricity & electronics

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