WO2021027842A1 - 一种实现边缘计算的方法、装置和系统 - Google Patents

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WO2021027842A1
WO2021027842A1 PCT/CN2020/108672 CN2020108672W WO2021027842A1 WO 2021027842 A1 WO2021027842 A1 WO 2021027842A1 CN 2020108672 W CN2020108672 W CN 2020108672W WO 2021027842 A1 WO2021027842 A1 WO 2021027842A1
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  • the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to, but are not limited to, the communication field.
  • the 5G communication network has high speed (such as enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB, Enhance Mobile Broadband)), large capacity (such as large-scale machine type of communication (mMTC, massive Machine Type of Communication)), low latency (such as high reliability and low time
  • eMBB enhanced mobile broadband
  • mMTC massive Machine Type of Communication
  • URLLC Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communication
  • the current 5G communication network architecture is shown in Figure 1. It consists of the core network (CN, Core Network), the transport network (TN, Transport Network), the radio access network (RAN, Radio Access Network), and the user equipment (UE, User Equipment). )composition.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the network architecture of Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC).
  • MEC Multi-Access Edge Computing
  • the present disclosure provides a method for implementing edge computing, including: when the load of one or more resources of the multi-access edge computing MEC server meets a preset condition, determining the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing; Each smart terminal participating in edge computing allocates part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server to the smart terminal participating in edge computing, and delivers the assigned edge computing task to the smart terminal participating in edge computing; receiving the participation The processing result of the assigned edge computing task sent by the edge computing smart terminal sends the information that the smart terminal participating in the edge computing participates in the MEC to the charging network element.
  • the present disclosure also provides a method for implementing edge computing, which includes: receiving the assigned edge computing task issued by the multi-access edge computing MEC server; performing processing corresponding to the assigned edge computing task, and The MEC server sends the processing result of the allocated edge computing task.
  • the present disclosure also provides a method for implementing edge computing, including: receiving information from a multi-access edge computing MEC server that a smart terminal participating in edge computing participates in MEC; connecting the smart terminal participating in edge computing The information about participating in the MEC is included in the charging information and sent to the charging system.
  • the present disclosure also provides a method for implementing edge computing, including: receiving charging information sent by a charging network element; wherein, the charging information includes that smart terminals participating in edge computing participate in multiple access edges.
  • Calculate the information of MEC calculate the income due to the user to which the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing belongs based on the information of the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing participating in MEC, and pay the income to the participant participating in edge computing in real time or regularly The user to which the smart terminal belongs.
  • the present disclosure also provides a device for realizing edge computing, including a processor and a computer-readable storage medium, the computer-readable storage medium stores instructions, and when the instructions are executed by the processor , To achieve any of the methods described in this article to achieve edge computing.
  • the present disclosure also provides a computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of any of the methods for implementing edge computing described herein are implemented.
  • the present disclosure also provides a device for implementing edge computing, including: an intelligent terminal determination module configured to, when the load of one or more resources of the multi-access edge computing MEC server meets a preset condition, Determine the smart terminals participating in edge computing; the edge computing task sink module is configured to allocate part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server to the smart terminals participating in edge computing for each smart terminal participating in edge computing, and to The intelligent terminal of edge computing delivers the assigned edge computing task; receiving the processing result of the assigned edge computing task sent by the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing, sends the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing to the charging network element to participate in MEC Information.
  • an intelligent terminal determination module configured to, when the load of one or more resources of the multi-access edge computing MEC server meets a preset condition, Determine the smart terminals participating in edge computing
  • the edge computing task sink module is configured to allocate part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server to the smart terminals participating in edge computing for each smart terminal participating in edge computing, and to The intelligent terminal of edge computing delivers the assigned edge computing task;
  • the present disclosure also provides a device for implementing edge computing, including: an edge computing task receiving module configured to receive the assigned edge computing task issued by the multi-access edge computing MEC server; and an edge computing task processing module , Configured to perform processing corresponding to the allocated edge computing task, and send the processing result of the allocated edge computing task to the MEC server.
  • the present disclosure also provides a device for implementing edge computing, including: an information receiving module configured to receive information sent by a multi-access edge computing MEC server that smart terminals participating in edge computing participate in MEC; and an information sending module , Configured to include the MEC participation information of the smart terminal participating in edge computing in the charging information and send it to the charging system.
  • the present disclosure also provides a system for implementing edge computing, including: a charging information receiving module configured to receive charging information sent by a charging network element; wherein, the charging information includes participation in edge computing The information of the smart terminal participating in the multi-access edge computing MEC; the revenue calculation module is configured to calculate the revenue due to the user belonging to the smart terminal participating in the edge computing according to the information of the smart terminal participating in the edge computing participating in the MEC, and The revenue is paid to the user to which the smart terminal participating in edge computing belongs in real time or regularly.
  • the present disclosure also provides a system for implementing edge computing, including: a multi-access edge computing MEC server configured to determine to participate when the load of one or more resources of the MEC server meets preset conditions Edge computing smart terminal; for each smart terminal participating in edge computing, part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server is allocated to the smart terminal participating in edge computing, and the allocated edge computing is delivered to the smart terminal participating in edge computing Task; receiving the processing result of the assigned edge computing task sent by the smart terminal participating in edge computing, and sending the information about the smart terminal participating in edge computing participating in MEC to the charging network element; one or more participating edge computing Intelligent terminal; wherein each intelligent terminal participating in edge computing is configured to receive the assigned edge computing task issued by the multi-access edge computing MEC server; perform processing corresponding to the assigned edge computing task, and send it to the MEC The server sends the processing result of the assigned edge computing task; the charging network element is configured to receive the information that the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing participates in MEC sent by the MEC server; the information that the intelligent terminal
  • Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of 5G communication network architecture in related technologies
  • Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the network architecture of 5G MEC in related technologies
  • FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a method for implementing edge computing proposed by an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method for implementing edge computing proposed by another embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a method for implementing edge computing proposed by another embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method for implementing edge computing proposed by another embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a method for the MEC server to schedule a smart terminal to perform calculation sinking processing when the MEC server is busy, proposed in Example 1 of the embodiments of the disclosure;
  • Fig. 8 is a flowchart of the method for selecting to distribute part of the calculation tasks to the smart terminal for calculation when the load of the CPU resources of the MEC server is heavy, proposed in Example 2 of the embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a method for selecting a terminal to perform data caching processing when the storage resources of the MEC server and the network IO resources are busy, as proposed in Example 3 of the embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a method for selecting a smart terminal to perform network direct connection processing when the MEC server or RAN server network is busy, proposed in Example 4 of the embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a method for a terminal to provide useful sensory data for MEC proposed in Example 5 of an embodiment of the disclosure
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic structural composition diagram of a device for implementing edge computing proposed by another embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic structural composition diagram of an apparatus for implementing edge computing proposed by another embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 14 is a schematic structural composition diagram of a device for implementing edge computing proposed by another embodiment of the disclosure.
  • 15 is a schematic diagram of the structural composition of a system for implementing edge computing proposed by another embodiment of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 16 is a schematic structural composition diagram of a system for implementing edge computing proposed by another embodiment of the disclosure.
  • smart terminals have certain computing, storage, network, and sensing capabilities, but currently smart terminals are generally only used for localized computing. If smart terminals can also be incorporated into edge computing capabilities In the collection, the computing power of the terminal can be fully utilized; as the number of terminals increases, the computing power is also enhanced, thereby reducing the impact of the increase of terminals on the edge computing network.
  • the smart terminal in the embodiments of the present disclosure refers to a device with a microprocessor that can perform data processing, storage, and input and output (IO, Input Output), such as a mobile phone, a camera, and a computer.
  • IO Input Output
  • terminals in the embodiments of the present disclosure refer to smart terminals.
  • an embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a method for implementing edge computing, which may include steps 300 and 301.
  • step 300 when the load of one or more resources of the multi-access edge computing MEC server meets a preset condition, the intelligent terminal participating in the edge computing is determined.
  • the resources include any one or more of the following: CPU (Central Processing Unit), memory, storage resources, network input and output IO resources, and sensor data.
  • CPU Central Processing Unit
  • the resources can also be other types of resources, as long as they are on the MEC server.
  • that the load of the resource satisfies the preset condition includes: the load of the resource is greater than or equal to a preset threshold.
  • multiple methods can be used to determine the smart terminals participating in edge computing.
  • acquiring an online smart terminal that can provide resources whose load meets a preset condition select one or more smart terminals from online smart terminals that can provide resources whose load meets a preset condition.
  • Another example is to determine whether the two ends of the smart terminal that initiates the service request can provide resources with a load that meets the preset conditions.
  • determine the intelligence involved in edge computing The terminal is the two ends of the intelligent terminal that initiates the service request.
  • multiple methods can be used to obtain online smart terminals that can provide resources with loads that meet preset conditions.
  • the subscription information of the online smart terminal search for one or more online smart terminals in which the subscription information contains the resources whose load meets the preset condition as the one or more online smart terminals whose available load meets the preset condition.
  • Online smart terminal for resources
  • the smart terminal s contract information includes the types of shared resources agreed with the operators; smart terminal access When entering the network, the MEC server can obtain the contract information;
  • multiple methods may be adopted to select one or more smart terminals from online smart terminals that can provide resources whose loads meet preset conditions.
  • the first request may be a request for query and use of resources
  • the first response may be a response for query and use of resources
  • the second request includes: one or more of free resources or usable resources;
  • the first request may be a resource query request
  • the first response may be a resource query response
  • the second request may be a resource use request
  • the first response may be a resource use response
  • step 301 for each smart terminal participating in edge computing, a part of the edge computing task of the MEC server is allocated to the smart terminal participating in edge computing, and the allocated edge computing task is delivered to the smart terminal participating in edge computing; After receiving the processing result of the allocated edge computing task sent by the smart terminal participating in the edge computing, the information that the smart terminal participating in the edge computing participates in the MEC is sent to the charging network element.
  • various methods can be used to realize the allocation of part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server to the intelligent terminals participating in edge computing.
  • part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server are allocated to the smart terminal participating in edge computing. For example, a part of edge computing tasks that need to use idle resources or usable resources among the resources included in the first request in the smart terminal are allocated to the smart terminal.
  • part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server are allocated to the smart terminal participating in edge computing.
  • part of the edge computing tasks that need to use sharable resources among the resources included in the second request in the smart terminal are allocated to the smart terminal.
  • the allocated edge computing task may be included in the third request and sent to the smart terminal participating in edge computing.
  • the third request may be an edge computing task request (such as the computing sinking task request in Example 1, the computing distribution task request in Example 2, the data caching task request in Example 3, the Network direct connection task request, task request for reporting sensor data in Example 5, etc.).
  • the edge computing task includes any one of the following: computing sinking task, computing distribution task, data caching task, network direct connection task, and task reporting sensor data.
  • edge computing task can also be other tasks, as long as it is a task that originally required the MEC server to perform.
  • the method further includes : Receive the processing process of the edge computing task sent by the smart terminal participating in edge computing.
  • the method before issuing the assigned edge computing task to the smart terminal participating in edge computing, the method further includes: establishing a secure connection with the smart terminal participating in edge computing; The intelligent terminal communication involved in edge computing is described.
  • communicating with the smart terminal participating in edge computing through the established secure connection means that any information sent to the smart terminal participating in edge computing is sent through the established secure connection, and received from the smart terminal participating in edge computing. Any one of the information is received through the established secure connection.
  • the method further includes: receiving the service request sent by the smart terminal not participating in edge computing, The smart terminal participating in edge computing establishes a connection with the smart terminal not participating in edge computing.
  • Example 3 a data request from UE2 is received to establish a connection between UE1 and UE2.
  • FIG. 4 another embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a method for implementing edge computing, which may include steps 400 and 401.
  • step 400 the allocated edge computing task issued by the multi-access edge computing MEC server is received.
  • step 401 processing corresponding to the allocated edge computing task is performed, and the processing result of the allocated edge computing task is sent to the MEC server.
  • the implementation process of the processing corresponding to the assigned edge computing task can refer to the implementation process of the processing corresponding to the edge computing task assigned by the smart terminal in Examples 1 to 5, which will not be repeated here.
  • the processing result of the assigned edge computing task may be processed data obtained by corresponding processing of the assigned edge computing task, or whether the processing is successful or not.
  • the method further includes: sending the processing process of the allocated edge computing task to the MEC server.
  • processing progress refers to the progress in the processing process, such as the intermediate results of processing, the percentage of completed tasks, etc.
  • the method before receiving the assigned edge computing task issued by the MEC server, the method further includes: establishing a secure connection with the MEC server; and communicating with the MEC server through the established secure connection.
  • the communication with the MEC server through the established secure connection means that any information sent to the MEC server is sent through the established secure connection, and any information sent by the received MEC server is received through the established secure connection.
  • the method before receiving the assigned edge computing task issued by the MEC server, the method further includes: receiving a first request sent by the MEC server; wherein, the first request includes: One or more of the resources whose load in the MEC server meets a preset condition; sending a first response to the MEC server; wherein, the first response includes: the resources included in the first request are available Resource information or available resource information.
  • the method further includes: receiving a second request sent by the MEC server ; Wherein, the second request includes: one or more of free resources or available resources; sending a second response to the MEC server; wherein, the second response includes: the second Resource information that can be shared among the resources included in the request.
  • the method further includes: establishing a connection through the MEC server with intelligent terminals not participating in edge computing;
  • the connection provides services for the smart terminal that is not involved in edge computing.
  • Example 3 after UE1 and UE2 establish a connection, UE1 provides a data download service for UE2.
  • UE1 provides a data download service for UE2.
  • Other services are also possible, which are not listed here.
  • the specific service is not used to limit the protection scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 5 another embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a method for implementing edge computing, which may include steps 500 and 501.
  • step 500 the information that the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing participates in the MEC sent by the multi-access edge computing MEC server is received.
  • the information that the smart terminal participating in edge computing participates in MEC refers to some information that can prove that the smart terminal performs edge computing tasks, for example, the type of resources used to perform edge computing tasks, and the cost of performing edge computing tasks Time, data volume, etc., these information can be used in subsequent charging rules.
  • step 501 the information that the smart terminal participating in the edge computing participates in the MEC is included in the charging information and sent to the charging system.
  • FIG. 6 another embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a method for implementing edge computing, which may include steps 600 and 601.
  • step 600 the charging information sent by the charging network element is received; wherein, the charging information includes information that the smart terminal participating in edge computing participates in the multi-access edge computing MEC.
  • step 601 the income due to the user to which the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing belongs is calculated according to the information of the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing participating in MEC, and the income is paid to the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing in real time or regularly. The user to which the terminal belongs.
  • various methods may be used to calculate the income due to the user to which the smart terminal participating in edge computing belongs based on the information about the smart terminal participating in edge computing participating in MEC.
  • the corresponding call duration is extended.
  • the corresponding traffic is presented.
  • the proceeds may be paid to the user to which the smart terminal participating in edge computing belongs in real time or regularly through various means. For example, extending the call time, free flow, recharging phone bills, putting cash into the user's bank card account, putting cash into the user's Alipay account, etc.
  • part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server are allocated to the intelligent terminals participating in edge computing, and the intelligent terminals share part of the edges of the MEC server
  • the computing task makes full use of the resources of the smart terminal, which reduces the load on the resources of the MEC server, thereby improving the overall service quality of the network; at the same time, it reduces the expansion cost of the operator and reduces the impact of the smart terminal on the network for a long time.
  • the idle resources of smart terminals can generate benefits, thereby achieving a win-win effect for users and operators.
  • This embodiment describes a method for the MEC server to schedule an intelligent terminal to perform calculation sink processing when the MEC server is busy. As shown in FIG. 7, the method may include steps 701 to 711.
  • the MEC server detects the load of its own resources (such as CPU, memory, storage resources), and when the load of the resources of the MEC server meets a preset condition (for example, the load of the resources of the MEC server is greater than or equal to a preset threshold),
  • the MEC server searches for online intelligent terminals in the network that can provide resources with loads that meet preset conditions.
  • the MEC server can search for the online smart terminal in the subscription information of the online smart terminal that contains one or more of the resources whose load meets the preset condition as the online smart terminal that can provide resources whose load meets the preset condition.
  • Intelligent Terminal The specific implementation is not limited to this.
  • the MEC server sends query and resource use requests to all online smart terminals that can provide resources with loads that meet preset conditions; wherein, the query and resource use requests include: one or more of the resources whose loads meet the preset conditions One.
  • step 703 the smart terminal replies to the MEC server with a query and resource use response, and the query and resource use response carries free resource information or usable resource information of the smart terminal.
  • the MEC server allocates computing sink tasks to the smart terminal based on the collected idle resource information or usable resource information of the smart terminal (for example, selecting a smart camera with image processing capability for image optimization processing).
  • step 705 the MEC server issues a sinking calculation task request to the smart terminal; where the sinking calculation task request includes: a sinking calculation task assigned to the smart terminal.
  • step 706 when the smart terminal uses the service, it first performs the preprocessing corresponding to the assigned calculation sinking task (for example, the smart camera performs image preprocessing locally, only outputs the changed valid image data, compresses the image, etc.).
  • the smart terminal uses the service, it first performs the preprocessing corresponding to the assigned calculation sinking task (for example, the smart camera performs image preprocessing locally, only outputs the changed valid image data, compresses the image, etc.).
  • step 707 the smart terminal sends the preprocessing result to the MEC server.
  • step 708 the MEC server performs subsequent processing of the service according to the preprocessing result.
  • step 709 the MEC server sends information that the smart terminal participates in the MEC to the charging network element.
  • the information about participating in the MEC includes: participation duration, data volume, etc.
  • the charging network element sends the above-mentioned MEC participation information to the charging system (such as online charging system (OCS, Online Charging System), offline charging system (OFCS, Offline Charging System), and converged charging system ( CCS, Converged Charging System, etc.).
  • the charging system such as online charging system (OCS, Online Charging System), offline charging system (OFCS, Offline Charging System), and converged charging system ( CCS, Converged Charging System, etc.).
  • the billing system calculates the revenue due to the smart terminal according to the above-mentioned MEC information and predetermined rules, and uses certain means (for example, extending the call time, giving away traffic, recharging phone bills, and injecting cash into the user’s bank card Account, cash into the user’s Alipay account, etc.) The proceeds are paid to the user to which the smart terminal belongs in real time or regularly.
  • step 702 and step 708 there may be other confirmation or handshake messages, for example, multiple confirmations, regular feedback (regular reporting of processing results), other interactive information, etc., which are omitted here for simplicity.
  • the computing tasks performed by the MEC server on the smart terminal service are submerged to the smart terminal, thereby reducing the amount of calculation of the MEC server, thereby improving the concurrent service capability of the MEC server.
  • This embodiment describes a method of selecting to distribute part of the calculation tasks to the smart terminal for calculation when the load of the CPU resources of the MEC server is heavy. As shown in FIG. 8, the method may include steps 801 to 811.
  • the MEC server detects the load of its own CPU resources, and when the load of the CPU resources of the MEC server meets a preset condition (for example, the load of CPU resources is greater than or equal to a preset threshold), the MEC server searches for available CPU resources in the network Online smart terminal.
  • a preset condition for example, the load of CPU resources is greater than or equal to a preset threshold
  • the MEC server can search for online smart terminals that include CPU resources in the contract information in the contract information of the online smart terminals as online smart terminals that can provide CPU resources.
  • the specific implementation is not limited to this.
  • the MEC server sends a query and a resource usage request to all smart terminals that can provide CPU resources; wherein, the query and resource usage request include: CPU resources.
  • step 803 the smart terminal replies to the MEC server with a query and resource use response, and the query and resource use response carries free CPU resource information or usable CPU resource information of the smart terminal.
  • the MEC server allocates computing and distribution tasks to the smart terminal based on the collected idle CPU resource information or available CPU resource information of the smart terminal (for example, preferentially selecting smart terminals with more idle CPU resources and assigning computing and distribution tasks) The amount depends on the idle CPU resource situation of the smart terminal).
  • step 805 the MEC server issues a computing distribution task request to the smart terminal; where the computing distribution task request includes: a computing distribution task assigned to the smart terminal.
  • step 806 the smart terminal performs processing corresponding to the assigned calculation distribution task.
  • step 807 the smart terminal sends the processing result to the MEC server.
  • step 808 the MEC server performs subsequent processing of the service according to the processing result.
  • step 809 the MEC server sends information that the smart terminal participates in the MEC to the charging network element.
  • the information about participating in the MEC includes: participation duration, data volume, etc.
  • step 810 the charging network element sends the aforementioned information about participating in the MEC to the charging system.
  • the billing system calculates the revenue due to the smart terminal according to the above-mentioned MEC information and predetermined rules, and through certain means (for example, extending the call time, giving away traffic, recharging phone bills, and injecting cash into the user’s bank card Account, cash into the user’s Alipay account, etc.) The proceeds are paid to the user to which the smart terminal belongs in real time or regularly.
  • step 802 there may be other confirmation or handshake messages between step 802 and step 808, which are omitted for simplicity.
  • the calculation amount of the MEC server is reduced, thereby improving the concurrent service capability of the MEC server.
  • This embodiment describes a method for selecting a terminal to perform data caching processing when the storage resources of the MEC server and the network IO resources are busy. As shown in FIG. 9, the method may include steps 901 to 913.
  • the MEC server detects the load of its own storage resources and network input and output (IO, Input Output) resources.
  • the load of the storage resources of the MEC server or the network IO resources meets the preset conditions (for example, the load of the network IO resources is greater than or When it is equal to the preset threshold)
  • the MEC server searches for smart terminals in the network that can provide storage resources or network IO resources.
  • the MEC server can search for the online smart terminal that contains storage resources or network IO resources in the subscription information of the online smart terminal as the online smart terminal UE1 that can provide storage resources or network IO resources.
  • the specific implementation is not limited to this.
  • the MEC server sends a query and resource usage request to all smart terminals UE1 that can provide storage resources or network IO resources; wherein the query and resource usage requests include: one or more of storage resources and network IO resources.
  • step 903 the smart terminal UE1 replies to the MEC server with a query and resource usage response, and the query and resource response carries free storage resource information, or available storage resource information, or free network IO resource information, or available Network IO resource information used.
  • step 904 the MEC server allocates a data buffer task for the smart terminal UE1 according to the collected idle resource information or available resource information of the smart terminal.
  • step 905 the MEC server issues a data caching task request to the smart terminal UE1; where the data caching task request includes the allocated data caching task.
  • step 906 the UE1 performs data caching processing corresponding to the data caching task at the same time as the data download processing.
  • step 907 UE1 sends the result of data caching to the MEC server; wherein, the result of data caching includes: caching success or caching failure.
  • step 908 the MEC server receives a data download request from another smart terminal UE2.
  • step 909 the MEC server establishes a connection between the data sharing smart terminals (UE1 & UE2).
  • the method for establishing a data sharing connection between smart terminals can be FTP, Bluetooth, etc., and it can also be by sending a transmission password to the smart terminal.
  • both UE1 and UE2 when UE1 and UE2 are connected via Bluetooth, both UE1 and UE2 send their Bluetooth matching names to the MEC server, and the MEC server sends UE1's Bluetooth matching names to UE2, and UE2's Bluetooth matching names to UE1, UE1 And UE2 realizes matching based on the counterpart's Bluetooth matching name, so as to realize the establishment of the connection between UE1 and UE2.
  • step 910 the terminal UE2 downloads data from the terminal UE1 based on the established connection.
  • step 911 the MEC server sends information that the smart terminal UE1 participates in the MEC to the charging network element.
  • step 912 the charging network element sends the aforementioned information about participating in the MEC to the charging system.
  • the billing system calculates the revenue due to the smart terminal UE1 according to the above-mentioned MEC information and predetermined rules, and uses certain methods (such as extending the call time, giving away traffic, recharging phone bills, and injecting cash into the user’s bank card). Account, cash into the user’s Alipay account, etc.) The proceeds will be paid to the user of the smart terminal in real time or regularly;
  • step 902 there may be other confirmation or handshake messages between step 902 and step 910, which are omitted for simplicity.
  • This embodiment reduces the amount of data buffering and the amount of data sharing IO of the MEC server by caching data in the smart terminal and sharing it with other smart terminals, thereby improving the overall data service capability of the MEC network.
  • This embodiment describes a method for selecting a smart terminal to perform network direct connection processing when the MEC server or the RAN server network is busy. As shown in FIG. 10, the method may include steps 1001 to 1009.
  • step 1001 the smart terminal UE1 initiates a service request (such as a video call with UE2) to the MEC server.
  • a service request such as a video call with UE2
  • step 1002 the CPU resource of the MEC server or the base station or the network IO resource is heavily loaded (for example, the network is busy), and the intelligent terminal for communication is scheduled for direct network connection.
  • this step it is possible to determine whether to perform a network direct connection according to the contract information of the smart terminal UE1 and the smart terminal UE2, or to determine whether to perform a network direct connection through a query mode.
  • the specific implementation is not limited to this.
  • step 1003 the MEC server issues a network direct connection task request to the smart terminal UE1 and the smart terminal UE2.
  • step 1004 a direct network connection is established between the smart terminal UE1 and the smart terminal UE2 to perform data communication for specific services.
  • the direct network connection can be through general protocols such as Bluetooth and wifi.
  • step 1005 the smart terminal UE1 and the smart terminal UE2 report the direct connection result to the MEC server, and can report the direct connection status (such as duration, traffic) at regular intervals; wherein the direct connection result includes direct connection success or direct connection failure.
  • the direct connection status such as duration, traffic
  • step 1006 after the smart terminal UE1 and the smart terminal UE2 complete the service, they disconnect the direct network connection, and report the result to the MEC server, such as the direct connection duration, traffic, etc.
  • the MEC server sends information that the smart terminal UE1 and the smart terminal UE2 participate in the MEC to the charging network element.
  • step 1008 the charging network element sends the aforementioned information about participating in the MEC to the charging system.
  • the billing system calculates the revenue due to the smart terminal UE1 and the smart terminal UE2 based on the above-mentioned MEC information and predetermined rules, and uses certain means (such as extending the call time, giving away traffic, recharging phone bills, paying cash The user's bank card account, cash into the user's Alipay account, etc.) will pay the proceeds to the users of the smart terminal UE1 and the smart terminal UE2 in real time or regularly.
  • certain means such as extending the call time, giving away traffic, recharging phone bills, paying cash The user's bank card account, cash into the user's Alipay account, etc.
  • step 1002 there may be other confirmation or handshake messages, which are omitted for simplicity.
  • This embodiment can also be extended to a multi-party direct connection to provide a relay implementation mode.
  • the amount of data exchange between the MEC server and the RAN is greatly reduced, thereby improving the overall data exchange capability of the MEC network .
  • This embodiment describes a method for the terminal to provide useful sensor data for the MEC. As shown in FIG. 11, the method may include steps 1101 to 1111.
  • step 1101 due to some reasons (such as sensor damage, environmental reasons affecting the use of the original sensor, limited sensor range, etc.), the MEC server needs to collect sensor data from the smart terminal (such as speed-traffic, location-positioning, temperature ——Fire Fighting, etc.), MEC server searches for smart terminals in the network that can provide sensor data.
  • sensor data such as speed-traffic, location-positioning, temperature ——Fire Fighting, etc.
  • the MEC server can search for the online smart terminal that contains sensor data in the contract information in the contract information of the online smart terminal as an online smart terminal that can provide sensor data.
  • the specific implementation is not limited to this.
  • the MEC server sends a query and a resource use request to all smart terminals that can provide sensor data; the query and resource use request includes: sensor data.
  • step 1103 the smart terminal replies to the MEC server with a query and resource use response, and the query and resource use response carries available sensor data information of the smart terminal.
  • step 1104 the MEC server allocates a task of reporting sensor data according to the collected sensor data information available for the smart terminal.
  • the MEC server issues a task request for reporting sensor data to the smart terminal; the task request for reporting sensor data includes: sensor data information that needs to be reported.
  • step 1106 the smart terminal obtains sensor data through its own sensors and calculation functions.
  • step 1107 the smart terminal regularly reports sensor data.
  • step 1108 the MEC server performs subsequent processing based on the collected sensor data.
  • step 1109 the MEC server sends information that the smart terminal participates in the MEC to the charging network element.
  • step 1110 the charging network element sends the aforementioned information about participating in the MEC to the charging system.
  • the billing system calculates the revenue due to the smart terminal based on the above-mentioned MEC information and predetermined rules, and uses certain methods (such as extending the call time, giving away traffic, recharging phone bills, and injecting cash into the user's bank card account. , Pay cash into the user's Alipay account, etc.) The proceeds will be paid to the user to which the smart terminal belongs in real time or regularly.
  • step 1102 there may be other confirmation or handshake messages between step 1102 and step 1108, which are omitted for simplicity.
  • the sensor data required for calculation by the MEC server is supplemented or enriched, thereby improving the effectiveness, accuracy, and precision of the service provided by the MEC.
  • Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a device for implementing edge computing, including a processor and a computer-readable storage medium, the computer-readable storage medium stores instructions, and when the instructions are executed by the processor, Implement any of the above-mentioned methods for edge computing.
  • Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored, and when the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of any one of the foregoing methods for edge computing are implemented.
  • FIG. 12 another embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a device (such as an MEC server) for implementing edge computing, including:
  • the intelligent terminal determining module 1201 is configured to determine the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing when the load of one or more resources of the multi-access edge computing MEC server meets a preset condition;
  • the edge computing task sinking module 1202 is configured to allocate part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server to the smart terminal participating in edge computing for each smart terminal participating in edge computing, and deliver to the smart terminal participating in edge computing The assigned edge computing task; receiving the processing result of the assigned edge computing task sent by the smart terminal participating in edge computing, and sending the information about the smart terminal participating in edge computing participating in MEC to the charging network element.
  • the edge computing task sink module 1202 is further configured to:
  • the edge computing task sink module 1202 is further configured to:
  • a service request sent by a smart terminal not participating in edge computing is received, and a connection is established for the smart terminal participating in edge computing and the smart terminal not participating in edge computing.
  • the edge computing task sink module 1202 is further configured to:
  • the processing process of the edge computing task sent by the smart terminal participating in edge computing is received.
  • the smart terminal determining module 1201 is configured to implement the determination of smart terminals participating in edge computing in the following manner:
  • One or more smart terminals are selected from online smart terminals that can provide resources whose load meets preset conditions.
  • the smart terminal determining module 1201 is configured to obtain the online smart terminal that can provide resources with a load that meets preset conditions in the following manner:
  • the smart terminal serves as the online smart terminal that can provide resources whose load meets preset conditions;
  • the smart terminal determining module 1201 is configured to select one or more smart terminals from the online smart terminals that can provide resources with loads that meet preset conditions in the following manner:
  • a first response from the online smart terminal that can provide resources whose load meets a preset condition is received; wherein, the first response includes: resource information that is idle among the resources included in the first request in the smart terminal Or available resource information;
  • the edge computing task sinking module 1202 is configured to implement the allocation of part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server to the smart terminals participating in edge computing in the following manner:
  • part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server are allocated to the smart terminal participating in edge computing.
  • that the load of the resource satisfies a preset condition includes: the load of the resource is greater than or equal to a preset threshold.
  • the edge computing task includes any one of the following:
  • Computing sinking tasks computing distribution tasks, data caching tasks, network direct connection tasks, and sensor data reporting tasks.
  • the resource includes any one or more of the following:
  • CPU central processing unit
  • memory storage resources
  • network input and output IO resources sensor data.
  • FIG. 13 another embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a device (such as a smart terminal) for implementing edge computing, including:
  • the edge computing task receiving module 1301 is configured to receive the assigned edge computing task issued by the multi-access edge computing MEC server;
  • the edge computing task processing module 1302 is configured to perform processing corresponding to the assigned edge computing task, and send the processing result of the assigned edge computing task to the MEC server.
  • the edge computing task receiving module 1301 is further configured to:
  • the edge computing task processing module 1302 is further configured to:
  • the edge computing task receiving module 1301 is further configured to:
  • a first request sent by the MEC server is received; wherein the first request includes: one or more of resources in the MEC server whose load meets a preset condition;
  • the edge computing task processing module 1302 is further configured to:
  • FIG. 14 another embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a device (such as a charging network element) for implementing edge computing, including:
  • the information receiving module 1401 is configured to receive information that the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing participates in the MEC sent by the multi-access edge computing MEC server;
  • the information sending module 1402 is configured to include the MEC participation information of the smart terminal participating in edge computing in the charging information and send it to the charging system.
  • FIG. 15 another embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a system (such as a billing system) that implements edge computing, including:
  • the charging information receiving module 1501 is configured to receive the charging information sent by the charging network element; wherein the charging information includes information about the smart terminal participating in edge computing participating in the multi-access edge computing MEC;
  • the revenue calculation module 1502 is configured to calculate the revenue due to the user to which the smart terminal participating in edge computing belongs based on the information about the smart terminal participating in edge computing participating in MEC, and to pay the revenue to the participating edge in real time or regularly The user to which the calculated smart terminal belongs.
  • FIG. 16 another embodiment of the present disclosure proposes a system for implementing edge computing, including:
  • the MEC server 1601 is configured to determine the intelligent terminal participating in edge computing when the load of one or more resources of the MEC server meets a preset condition
  • For each smart terminal participating in edge computing assign part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server to the smart terminal participating in edge computing, and deliver the assigned edge computing task to the smart terminal participating in edge computing; receiving the The processing result of the allocated edge computing task sent by the smart terminal participating in edge computing, and the information that the smart terminal participating in edge computing participates in the MEC is sent to the charging network element;
  • each smart terminal 1602 participating in edge computing is configured to receive the assigned edge computing task issued by the multi-access edge computing MEC server; the edge performing the assignment Processing corresponding to the computing task, sending the processing result of the allocated edge computing task to the MEC server;
  • the charging network element 1603 is configured to receive the MEC participation information of the smart terminal participating in edge computing from the MEC server; include the information about the smart terminal participating in the edge computing participating in the MEC in the charging information and send it to the charging system;
  • the charging system 1604 is configured to receive charging information sent by a charging network element; wherein the charging information includes information about smart terminals participating in edge computing participating in multi-access edge computing MEC; according to the information participating in edge computing The information of the smart terminal participating in the MEC calculates the revenue due to the user to which the smart terminal participating in edge computing belongs, and the revenue is paid to the user who belongs to the smart terminal participating in edge computing in real time or regularly.
  • the MEC server 1601 is further configured to:
  • the intelligent terminal 1602 is also configured as:
  • the MEC server 1601 is further configured to:
  • the intelligent terminal 1602 is also configured as:
  • the MEC server 1601 is further configured to:
  • the intelligent terminal 1602 is also configured as:
  • the MEC server 1601 is configured to determine the smart terminals participating in edge computing in the following manner:
  • One or more smart terminals are selected from online smart terminals that can provide resources with the load meeting preset conditions.
  • the MEC server 1601 is configured to obtain online intelligent terminals that can provide resources with loads that meet preset conditions in the following manner:
  • the smart terminal serves as the online smart terminal that can provide resources whose load meets preset conditions;
  • the MEC server 1601 is configured to select one or more smart terminals from online smart terminals that can provide resources with loads that meet preset conditions in the following manner:
  • a first response from the online smart terminal that can provide resources whose load meets a preset condition is received; wherein, the first response includes: resource information that is idle among the resources included in the first request in the smart terminal Or available resource information;
  • the intelligent terminal 1602 is also configured as:
  • a first request sent by the MEC server is received; wherein the first request includes: one or more of resources in the MEC server whose load meets a preset condition;
  • the MEC server 1601 is configured to allocate part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server to the smart terminals participating in edge computing in the following manner:
  • part of the edge computing tasks of the MEC server are allocated to the smart terminal participating in edge computing.
  • that the load of the resource satisfies a preset condition includes: the load of the resource is greater than or equal to a preset threshold.
  • the edge computing task includes any one of the following:
  • Computing sinking tasks computing distribution tasks, data caching tasks, network direct connection tasks, and sensor data reporting tasks.
  • the resource includes any one or more of the following:
  • CPU central processing unit
  • memory storage resources
  • network input and output IO resources sensor data.
  • Such software may be distributed on a computer-readable medium
  • the computer-readable medium may include a computer storage medium (or non-transitory medium) and a communication medium (or transitory medium).
  • the term computer storage medium includes volatile and non-volatile memory implemented in any method or technology for storing information (such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data).
  • Computer storage media include but are not limited to RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassette, tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage device, or Any other medium used to store desired information and that can be accessed by a computer.
  • communication media usually contain computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal such as carrier waves or other transmission mechanisms, and may include any information delivery media .

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本申请提供了一种实现边缘计算的方法、装置和系统,所述方法包括:当多接入边缘计算MEC服务器的一种或一种以上资源的负荷满足预设条件时,确定参与边缘计算的智能终端;对于每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端,将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端,向所述参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务;接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果,向计费网元发送所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息。

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一种实现边缘计算的方法、装置和系统 技术领域
本公开实施例涉及但不限于通信领域。
背景技术
5G通讯网络具有高速率(如增强型移动宽带(eMBB,Enhance Mobile Broadband))、大容量(如大规模机器类通讯(mMTC,massive Machine Type of Communication))、低时延(如高可靠低时延通信(URLLC,Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communication))的特性,适合很多不同的应用场景。目前的5G通讯网络架构如图1所示,由核心网(CN,Core Network)、传输网(TN,Transport Network)、无线接入网(RAN,Radio Access Network)和用户设备(UE,User Equipment)组成。
虽然5G无线网络的速率、时延等指标得到了大幅度提升,不过如果所有计算或控制都通过CN来完成,那么时延就会大大增加,从技术上不一定能满足毫秒级的时延要求。另外5G连接会很多,通讯的数据量非常大,其中有不少数据其实并不需要通过CN来处理。基于这些原因,边缘计算越来越成为业界青睐的网络部署方式。图2为多接入边缘计算(MEC,Multi-Access Edge Computing)的网络架构示意图。如图2所示,通过在RAN就近部署MEC服务器,将计算下沉到网络边缘,能给用户提供更好的服务:更低的时延、更高的吞吐量、更多样化的服务。当然,部署MEC服务器,是需要另外投入成本的,越高的服务能力需要越高的成本;而且已部署的MEC的计算能力也有一定容量限制,如果用户突然增多,还是会造成网络的拥塞或服务质量的下降。
发明内容
一方面,本公开提供了一种实现边缘计算的方法,包括:当多接入边缘计算MEC服务器的一种或一种以上资源的负荷满足预设条 件时,确定参与边缘计算的智能终端;对于每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端,将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端,向所述参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务;接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果,向计费网元发送所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息。
另一方面,本公开还提供了一种实现边缘计算的方法,包括:接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务;进行所述分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理,向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果。
另一方面,本公开还提供了一种实现边缘计算的方法,包括:接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器发送的参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息;将所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息包含在计费信息中发送给计费系统。
另一方面,本公开还提供了一种实现边缘计算的方法,包括:接收到计费网元发送的计费信息;其中,所述计费信息包括参与边缘计算的智能终端参与多接入边缘计算MEC的信息;根据所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息计算所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户应得的收益,将所述收益实时或定期付给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户。
另一方面,本公开还提供了一种实现边缘计算的装置,包括处理器和计算机可读存储介质,所述计算机可读存储介质中存储有指令,当所述指令被所述处理器执行时,实现本文所述任一种实现边缘计算的方法。
另一方面,本公开还提供了一种计算机可读存储介质,其上存储有计算机程序,所述计算机程序被处理器执行时实现本文所述任一种实现边缘计算的方法的步骤。
另一方面,本公开还提供了一种实现边缘计算的装置,包括:智能终端确定模块,配置为当多接入边缘计算MEC服务器的一种或一种以上资源的负荷满足预设条件时,确定参与边缘计算的智能终端; 边缘计算任务下沉模块,配置为对于每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端,将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端,向所述参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务;接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果,向计费网元发送所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息。
另一方面,本公开还提供了一种实现边缘计算的装置,包括:边缘计算任务接收模块,配置为接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务;边缘计算任务处理模块,配置为进行所述分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理,向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果。
另一方面,本公开还提供了一种实现边缘计算的装置,包括:信息接收模块,配置为接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器发送的参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息;信息发送模块,配置为将所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息包含在计费信息中发送给计费系统。
另一方面,本公开还提供了一种实现边缘计算的系统,包括:计费信息接收模块,配置为接收到计费网元发送的计费信息;其中,所述计费信息包括参与边缘计算的智能终端参与多接入边缘计算MEC的信息;收益计算模块,配置为根据所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息计算所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户应得的收益,将所述收益实时或定期付给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户。
另一方面,本公开还提供了一种实现边缘计算的系统,包括:多接入边缘计算MEC服务器,配置为当MEC服务器的一种或一种以上资源的负荷满足预设条件时,确定参与边缘计算的智能终端;对于每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端,将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端,向所述参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务;接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果,向计费网元发送所述参与 边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息;一个或一个以上参与边缘计算的智能终端;其中,每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端,配置为接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务;进行所述分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理,向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果;计费网元,配置为接收到MEC服务器发送的参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息;将所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息包含在计费信息中发送给计费系统;计费系统,配置为接收到计费网元发送的计费信息;其中,所述计费信息包括参与边缘计算的智能终端参与多接入边缘计算MEC的信息;根据所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息计算所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户应得的收益,将所述收益实时或定期付给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户。
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图7为本公开实施例的实例1提出的当MEC服务器忙碌时,MEC服务器调度智能终端进行计算下沉处理的方法的流程图;
图8为本公开实施例的实例2提出的当MEC服务器的CPU资源的负荷较重时,选择将部分计算任务分发给智能终端进行计算的方 法的流程图;
图9为本公开实施例的实例3提出的当MEC服务器的存储资源、网络IO资源忙碌时,选择终端进行数据缓存处理的方法的流程图;
图10为本公开实施例的实例4提出的当MEC服务器或RAN服务器网络忙碌时,选择智能终端进行网络直连处理的方法的流程图;
图11为本公开实施例的实例5提出的终端为MEC提供有用的传感数据的方法的流程图;
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具体实施方式
下文中将结合附图对本公开实施例进行详细说明。需要说明的是,在不冲突的情况下,本公开中的实施例及实施例中的特征可以相互任意组合。
在附图的流程图示出的步骤可以在诸如一组计算机可执行指令的计算机系统中执行。并且,虽然在流程图中示出了逻辑顺序,但是在某些情况下,可以以不同于此处的顺序执行所示出或描述的步骤。
本公开实施例中,考虑到智能终端具备一定的计算、存储、网络和传感能力,只不过目前智能终端一般都只用于本地化的计算,如果能够将智能化终端也纳入边缘计算的能力集合中,就可以充分利用终端的计算能力;随着终端的增多,计算能力也随之增强,从而减少终端增多对边缘计算网络的冲击。
当然,要把智能终端纳入边缘计算能力的提供方,需要解决接入、安全、计费等相关问题。比如,从安全角度,如何保证终端可信任、终端计算结果可靠?从用户角度,消耗终端资源对自身有什么好处?参与边缘计算如何不影响自身使用?从技术角度,如何将终端纳入边缘计算集群?这都是终端参与边缘计算需要解决的问题。
下面具体描述将智能终端纳入边缘计算能力的提供方时的具体实现方法。
需要说明的是,本公开实施例中的智能终端指带有微处理器、能进行数据处理、存储、输入输出(IO,Input Output)的设备,比如移动电话、摄像头、计算机等。本公开实施例中的终端,除非特殊说明,都指智能终端。
参见图3,本公开一个实施例提出了一种实现边缘计算的方法,可以包括步骤300和301。
在步骤300,当多接入边缘计算MEC服务器的一种或一种以上资源的负荷满足预设条件时,确定参与边缘计算的智能终端。
在一个示例性实例中,资源包括以下任意一个或多个:CPU(中央处理单元)、内存、存储资源、网络输入输出IO资源、传感数据。
当然,资源还可以是其他种类的资源,只要是MEC服务器上的资源均可以。
在一个示例性实例中,资源的负荷满足预设条件包括:所述资源的负荷大于或等于预设阈值。
在本公开实施例中,可以采用多种方式实现确定参与边缘计算的智能终端。
例如,获取可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端;从可提供所述负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端中选择一个或一个以上智能终端。
又如,确定发起业务请求的智能终端两端是否可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源,当发起业务请求的智能终端两端均可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源时,确定参与边缘计算的智能终端为发起业务请求的智能终端两端。如实例4中发起业务请求的智能终端UE1和UE2。
当然,还有很多其他的实现方式,这里不一一列出,具体的实现方式不用于限定本公开实施例的保护范围。
在本公开实施例中,可以采用多种方式实现获取可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端。
例如,在在线智能终端的签约信息中,查找所述签约信息中包含所述负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上的在线智能终端作为所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端;
其中,用户可以和运营商签约参与边缘计算的业务,约定智能终端共享的资源种类和享受的收益,这样,智能终端的签约信息中就包含有与运营商约定的共享的资源种类;智能终端接入网络时,MEC服务器就可以获得签约信息;
又如,在预先设置的智能终端和资源之间的对应关系中,查找所述负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上对应的智能终端,从查找到的智能终端中选择在线的智能终端作为所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端;
又如,在预先设置的智能终端、资源和状态之间的对应关系中,查找所述负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上,以及状态为在线对应的智能终端,将查找到的智能终端作为所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端。
当然,还有很多其他的实现方式,这里不一一列出,具体的实现方式不用于限定本公开实施例的保护范围。
在本公开实施例中,可以采用多种方式实现从可提供所述负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端中选择一个或一个以上智能终端。
例如,向所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端发送第一请求;其中,所述第一请求包括:负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上;接收到所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端的第一响应;其中,所述第一响应包括:所述智能终端中所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息;选择发送第一响应的智能终端中的部分或全部。
在一个示例性实例中,第一请求可以是查询和使用资源请求,第一响应可以是查询和使用资源响应。
又如,向所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端发送第一请求;其中,所述第一请求包括:负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上;接收到所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端的第一响应;其中,所述第一响应包括:所述智能终端中所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息;
向发送第一响应的智能终端发送第二请求;其中,所述第二请求包括:空闲的资源或可使用的资源中的一种或一种以上;接收到发送第一响应的智能终端的第二响应;其中,所述第二响应包括:所述智能终端中所述第二请求中包括的资源中可共享的资源信息;
选择发送第二响应的智能终端中的部分或全部。
在一个示例性实例中,第一请求可以是查询资源请求,第一响应可以是查询资源响应,第二请求可以是使用资源请求,第一响应可以是使用资源响应。
当然,还有很多其他的实现方式,这里不一一列出,具体的实现方式不用于限定本公开实施例的保护范围。
在步骤301,对于每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端,将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端,向所述参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务;接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果,向计费网元发送所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息。
在本公开实施例中,可以采用多种方式实现将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端。
例如,根据所述智能终端中所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息将所述MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端。例如,将需要用到智能终端中所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源或可使用的资源的部分边缘计算任务分配给智能终端。
又如,根据所述智能终端中所述第二请求中包括的资源中可共享的资源信息将所述MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端。例如,将需要用到智能终端中所述第二请求中包括的资源中可共享的资源的部分边缘计算任务分配给智能终端。
当然,还有很多其他的实现方式,这里不一一列出,具体的实现方式不用于限定本公开实施例的保护范围。
在本公开实施例中,可以将分配的边缘计算任务包含在第三请求中下发给参与边缘计算的智能终端。在一个示例性实例中,第三请求可以是边缘计算任务请求(如实例1中的计算下沉任务请求、实例2中的计算分发任务请求、实例3中的数据缓存任务请求、实例4中的网络直连任务请求、实例5中的上报传感数据的任务请求等)。
在一个示例性实例中,边缘计算任务包括以下任意一个:计算下沉任务、计算分发任务、数据缓存任务、网络直连任务、上报传感数据的任务。
当然,边缘计算任务还可以是其他的任务,只要是原本需要MEC服务器执行的任务均可以。
在本公开另一个实施例中,向参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务后,在所述接收到参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的边缘计算任务的处理结果之前,该方法还包括:接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的边缘计算任务的处理进程。
在本公开另一个实施例中,向参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务之前,该方法还包括:与所述参与边缘计算的智能终端建立安全连接;通过建立的安全连接与所述参与边缘计算的智能终端通信。
需要说明的是,通过建立的安全连接与所述参与边缘计算的智能终端通信是指向参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的任意一个信息均通过建立的安全连接来发送,接收参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的任意一个信息均通过建立的安全连接来接收。
在本公开另一个实施例中,接收到参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果后,该方法还包括:接收到非参 与边缘计算的智能终端发送的业务请求,为所述参与边缘计算的智能终端和所述非参与边缘计算的智能终端建立连接。
例如,实例3中接收到UE2的数据请求,为UE1和UE2建立连接。
当然,还有很多其他的业务请求,这里不一一列出,具体是哪种业务请求不用于限定本公开实施例的保护范围。
参见图4,本公开另一个实施例提出了一种实现边缘计算的方法,可以包括步骤400和401。
在步骤400,接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务。
在步骤401,进行所述分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理,向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果。
在本公开实施例中,进行所述分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理的实现过程可以参考实例1~实例5中智能终端进行分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理的实现过程,这里不再赘述。
当然,不仅仅局限于实例1~实例5中列出的实现过程,其他的实现过程也在本公开实施例的保护范围内。
在本公开实施例中,分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果可以是进行分配的边缘计算任务的对应的处理得到的处理后的数据、或者处理是否成功等。
在本公开另一个实施例中,进行分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理过程中,该方法还包括:向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理进程。
需要说明的是,处理进程是指处理过程中的进度,如处理的中间结果,完成任务的百分比等。
在本公开另一个实施例中,接收到MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务之前,该方法还包括:与所述MEC服务器建立安全连接;通过建立的安全连接与所述MEC服务器通信。
需要说明的是,通过建立的安全连接与MEC服务器通信是指向MEC服务器发送的任意一个信息均通过建立的安全连接来发送,接 收MEC服务器发送的任意一个信息均通过建立的安全连接来接收。
在本公开另一个实施例中,接收到MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务之前,该方法还包括:接收到所述MEC服务器发送的第一请求;其中,所述第一请求包括:所述MEC服务器中负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上;向所述MEC服务器发送第一响应;其中,所述第一响应包括:所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息。
在本公开另一个实施例中,向所述MEC服务器发送第一响应后,接收到MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务之前,该方法还包括:接收到所述MEC服务器发送的第二请求;其中,所述第二请求包括:空闲的资源或可使用的资源中的一种或一种以上;向所述MEC服务器发送第二响应;其中,所述第二响应包括:所述第二请求中包括的资源中可共享的资源信息。
在本公开另一个实施例中,所述向MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果后,该方法还包括:通过所述MEC服务器与非参与边缘计算的智能终端建立连接;通过建立的连接为所述非参与边缘计算的智能终端提供服务。
例如,实例3中,UE1和UE2建立连接后,UE1为UE2提供数据下载服务。当然,还可以其他的服务,这里不一一列出,具体是哪种服务不用于限定本公开实施例的保护范围。
参见图5,本公开另一个实施例提出了一种实现边缘计算的方法,可以包括步骤500和501。
在步骤500,接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器发送的参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息。
在本公开实施例中,参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息是指能够证明智能终端执行边缘计算任务的一些信息,例如,执行边缘计算任务用到的资源类型、执行边缘计算任务所耗费的时间、数据量等,这些信息可以用于后续计费规则中。
在步骤501,将所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息包含在计费信息中发送给计费系统。
参见图6,本公开另一个实施例提出了一种实现边缘计算的方法,可以包括步骤600和601。
在步骤600,接收到计费网元发送的计费信息;其中,所述计费信息包括参与边缘计算的智能终端参与多接入边缘计算MEC的信息。
在步骤601,根据所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息计算所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户应得的收益,将所述收益实时或定期付给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户。
在本公开实施例中,可以采用多种方式根据所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息计算所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户应得的收益。
例如,根据智能终端参与MEC的信息中的执行边缘计算任务所耗费的时间延长相应的通话时长。
又如,根据智能终端参与MEC的信息中的执行边缘计算任务所涉及的数据量赠送相应的流量。
当然,不仅仅局限于上述实现方式,具体的实现方式不用于限定本公开实施例的保护范围。
在本公开实施例中,可以通过多种手段将所述收益实时或定期付给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户。例如,延长通话时间、赠送流量、充话费、将现金打入用户的银行卡账户、将现金打入用户的支付宝账户等。
本公开实施例在MEC服务器的某一种或一种以上资源的负荷满足预设条件时,将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给参与边缘计算的智能终端,由智能终端分担MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务,充分利用了智能终端的资源,使得MEC服务器的资源的负荷下降,从而提高了网络整体的服务质量;同时,降低了运营商的扩容成本,减少了智能终端多时对网络的冲击,并通过一定的权益反哺,让智能终端的空闲资源产生收益,从而达到了用户和运营商的双赢效果。
下面列举几个实施例详细说明本公开实施例的实现边缘计算的方法的具体实现过程,所列举的实施例仅仅是为了说明方便,不能用于限定本公开实施例的保护范围。
实例1
本实施例描述当MEC服务器忙碌时,MEC服务器调度智能终端进行计算下沉处理的方法,如图7所示,该方法可以包括步骤701至711。
在步骤701,MEC服务器检测自身的资源(如CPU、内存、存储资源)的负荷,当MEC服务器的资源的负荷满足预设条件(如MEC服务器的资源的负荷大于或等于预设阈值)时,MEC服务器查找网络内可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端。
本步骤中,MEC服务器可以在在线智能终端的签约信息中,查找签约信息中包含负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一个或多个的在线智能终端作为可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端。具体实现方式不限于此。
在步骤702,MEC服务器向所有可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端发送查询和使用资源请求;其中,查询和使用资源请求中包括:负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一个或多个。
在步骤703,智能终端向MEC服务器回复查询和使用资源响应,查询和使用资源响应携带智能终端的空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息。
在步骤704,MEC服务器根据收集的智能终端的空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息,为智能终端分配计算下沉任务(比如选择有图像处理能力的智能摄像头进行图像优化处理)。
在步骤705,MEC服务器向智能终端下发计算下沉任务请求;其中,计算下沉任务请求包括:分配给智能终端的计算下沉任务。
在步骤706,智能终端使用业务时,先进行分配的计算下沉任务对应的预处理(比如智能摄像头本地进行图像预处理,只输出变化的有效图像数据、对图像进行压缩等)。
在步骤707,智能终端将预处理结果发送给MEC服务器。
在步骤708,MEC服务器根据预处理结果进行业务的后续处理。
在步骤709,MEC服务器向计费网元发送智能终端参与MEC的信息。
在本步骤中,参与MEC的信息包括:参与时长、数据量等。
在步骤710,计费网元将上述参与MEC的信息发送给计费系统(如在线计费系统(OCS,Online Charging System)、离线计费系统(OFCS,Offline Charging System)、融合计费系统(CCS,Converged Charging System)等)。
在步骤711,计费系统根据上述参与MEC的信息和预定规则,计算智能终端应得的收益,通过一定的手段(例如,延长通话时间、赠送流量、充话费、将现金打入用户的银行卡账户、将现金打入用户的支付宝账户等)将收益实时或定期付给智能终端所属的用户。
需要说明的是,步骤702~步骤708之间,可以存在其他确认或握手消息,例如,进行多次确认、定时反馈(定时上报处理结果)、进行其他交互信息等,这里为了简化做了省略。
本实施例通过将MEC服务器对智能终端业务所进行的计算任务下沉至智能终端本地,减少了MEC服务器的计算量,从而提高了MEC服务器的并发服务能力。
实例2
本实施例描述当MEC服务器的CPU资源的负荷较重时,选择将部分计算任务分发给智能终端进行计算的方法,如图8所示,该方法可以包括步骤801至811。
在步骤801,MEC服务器检测自身的CPU资源的负荷,当MEC服务器的CPU资源的负荷满足预设条件(如CPU资源的负荷大于或等于预设阈值)时,MEC服务器查找网络内可提供CPU资源的在线智能终端。
本步骤中,MEC服务器可以在在线智能终端的签约信息中,查找签约信息中包含CPU资源的在线智能终端作为可提供CPU资源的在线智能终端。具体实现方式不限于此。
在步骤802,MEC服务器向所有可提供CPU资源的智能终端发送查询和使用资源请求;其中,查询和使用资源请求中包括:CPU资源。
在步骤803,智能终端向MEC服务器回复查询和使用资源响应, 查询和使用资源响应携带智能终端的空闲的CPU资源信息或可使用的CPU资源信息。
在步骤804,MEC服务器根据收集的智能终端的空闲的CPU资源信息或可使用的CPU资源信息,为智能终端分配计算分发任务(比如优先选择空闲的CPU资源较多的智能终端,分配计算分发任务量依据智能终端的空闲的CPU资源情况)。
在步骤805,MEC服务器向智能终端下发计算分发任务请求;其中,计算分发任务请求包括:分配给智能终端的计算分发任务。
在步骤806,智能终端进行分配的计算分发任务对应的处理。
在步骤807,智能终端将处理结果发送给MEC服务器。
在步骤808,MEC服务器根据处理结果进行业务的后续处理。
在步骤809,MEC服务器向计费网元发送智能终端参与MEC的信息。
在本步骤中,参与MEC的信息包括:参与时长、数据量等。
在步骤810,计费网元将上述参与MEC的信息发送给计费系统。
在步骤811,计费系统根据上述参与MEC的信息和预定规则,计算智能终端应得的收益,通过一定的手段(例如,延长通话时间、赠送流量、充话费、将现金打入用户的银行卡账户、将现金打入用户的支付宝账户等)将收益实时或定期付给智能终端所属的用户。
需要说明的是,步骤802~步骤808之间,可以存在其他确认或握手消息,为了简化做了省略。
步骤804~步骤808,为了增加计算的安全性,可以向两个或多个智能终端发送同一个计算任务,保证一定冗余,还可以互做校验。
本实施例通过将MEC的计算任务分发给有空闲计算资源的智能终端,减少了MEC服务器的计算量,从而提高了MEC服务器的并发服务能力。
实例3
本实施例描述当MEC服务器的存储资源、网络IO资源忙碌时,选择终端进行数据缓存处理的方法,如图9所示,该方法可以包括步骤901至913。
在步骤901,MEC服务器检测自身的存储资源和网络输入输出(IO,Input Output)资源的负荷,当MEC服务器的存储资源或网络IO资源的负荷满足预设条件(如网络IO资源的负荷大于或等于预设阈值)时,MEC服务器查找网络内可提供存储资源或网络IO资源的智能终端。
本步骤中,MEC服务器可以在在线智能终端的签约信息中,查找签约信息中包含存储资源或网络IO资源的在线智能终端作为可提供存储资源或网络IO资源的在线智能终端UE1。具体实现方式不限于此。
在步骤902,MEC服务器向所有可提供存储资源或网络IO资源的智能终端UE1发送查询和使用资源请求;其中,查询和使用资源请求中包括:存储资源和网络IO资源中的一个或多个。
在步骤903,智能终端UE1向MEC服务器回复查询和使用资源响应,查询和使用资源响应携带智能终端的空闲的存储资源信息、或可使用的存储资源信息、或空闲的网络IO资源信息、或可使用的网络IO资源信息。
在步骤904,MEC服务器根据收集的智能终端的空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息,为智能终端UE1分配数据缓存任务。
在步骤905,MEC服务器向智能终端UE1下发数据缓存任务请求;其中,数据缓存任务请求包括:分配的数据缓存任务。
在步骤906,UE1在数据下载处理的同时,进行数据缓存任务对应的数据缓存处理。
在步骤907,UE1将数据缓存结果发送给MEC服务器;其中,数据缓存结果包括:缓存成功或缓存失败。
在步骤908,MEC服务器收到其他智能终端UE2的下载数据请求。
在步骤909,MEC服务器为数据共享的智能终端间(UE1&UE2)建立连接。
本步骤中,智能终端间建立数据共享连接的方式可以是FTP、蓝牙等,还可以通过给智能终端发送传输口令的方式等。
例如,通过蓝牙为UE1和UE2建立连接时,UE1和UE2均将自身的蓝牙匹配名称发送给MEC服务器,MEC服务器将UE1的蓝牙匹配名称发送给UE2,将UE2的蓝牙匹配名称发送给UE1,UE1和UE2基于对方的蓝牙匹配名称实现匹配,从而实现UE1和UE2之间的连接的建立。
在步骤910,终端UE2基于建立的连接从终端UE1下载数据。
在步骤911,MEC服务器向计费网元发送智能终端UE1参与MEC的信息。
在步骤912,计费网元将上述参与MEC的信息发送给计费系统。
在步骤913,计费系统根据上述参与MEC的信息和预定规则,计算智能终端UE1应得的收益,通过一定的手段(如延长通话时间、赠送流量、充话费、将现金打入用户的银行卡账户、将现金打入用户的支付宝账户等)将收益实时或定期付给智能终端所属的用户;
需要说明的是,步骤902~步骤910之间,可以存在其他确认或握手消息,为了简化做了省略。
本实施例通过将数据缓存在智能终端并共享给其他智能终端使用的方式,减少了MEC服务器的数据缓存量和数据共享IO量,从而提高了MEC网络整体的数据服务能力。
实例4
本实施例描述当MEC服务器或RAN服务器网络忙碌时,选择智能终端进行网络直连处理的方法,如图10所示,该方法可以包括步骤1001至1009。
在步骤1001,智能终端UE1向MEC服务器发起业务请求(如与UE2视频通话)。
在步骤1002,MEC服务器或基站的CPU资源或网络IO资源的负荷较重(如网络忙碌),调度通讯的智能终端进行网络直连。
本步骤中,可以根据智能终端UE1和智能终端UE2的签约信息来判断是否进行网络直连,也可以通过查询方式来判断是否进行网络直连。具体实现方式不限于此。
在步骤1003,MEC服务器向智能终端UE1和智能终端UE2下 发网络直连任务请求。
在步骤1004,智能终端UE1和智能终端UE2之间建立网络直连,进行具体业务的数据通讯。
本步骤中,网络直连可以通过蓝牙、wifi等通用协议。
在步骤1005,智能终端UE1和智能终端UE2向MEC服务器上报直连结果,可定时上报直连情况(如时长、流量);其中,直连结果包括直连成功或直连失败。
在步骤1006,智能终端UE1和智能终端UE2完成业务后,断开网络直连,向MEC服务器上报结果,比如,直连时长、流量等。
在步骤1007,MEC服务器向计费网元发送智能终端UE 1和智能终端UE2参与MEC的信息。
在步骤1008,计费网元将上述参与MEC的信息发送给计费系统。
在步骤1009,计费系统根据上述参与MEC的信息和预定规则,计算智能终端UE1和智能终端UE2应得的收益,通过一定的手段(如延长通话时间、赠送流量、充话费、将现金打入用户的银行卡账户、将现金打入用户的支付宝账户等)将收益实时或定期付给智能终端UE1和智能终端UE2所属的用户。
需要说明的是,步骤1002~步骤1010之间,可以存在其他确认或握手消息,为了简化做了省略。
本实施例也可以扩展为多方直连、提供中转的实施方式,通过将智能终端间网络直连的方式,大大减少了MEC服务器及RAN的数据交换量,从而提高了MEC网络整体的数据交换能力。
实例5
本实施例描述终端为MEC提供有用的传感数据的方法,如图11所示,该方法可以包括步骤1101至1111。
在步骤1101,因某些原因(如传感器损坏、环境原因影响原传感器使用、传感器范围受限等),MEC服务器需要从智能终端收集传感数据(比如速度——交通、位置——定位、温度——消防等),MEC服务器查找网络内可提供传感数据的智能终端。
本步骤中,MEC服务器可以在在线智能终端的签约信息中,查找签约信息中包含传感数据的在线智能终端作为可提供传感数据的在线智能终端。具体实现方式不限于此。
在步骤1102,MEC服务器向所有可提供传感数据的智能终端发送查询和使用资源请求;查询和使用资源请求包括:传感数据。
在步骤1103,智能终端向MEC服务器回复查询和使用资源响应,查询和使用资源响应携带智能终端的可使用的传感数据信息。
在步骤1104,MEC服务器根据收集的智能终端的可使用的传感数据信息分配上报传感数据的任务。
在步骤1105,MEC服务器向智能终端下发上报传感数据的任务请求;其中,上报传感数据的任务请求包括:需要上报的传感数据信息。
在步骤1106,智能终端通过自身传感器和计算功能,得到传感数据。
在步骤1107,智能终端定时上报传感数据。
在步骤1108,MEC服务器根据收集的传感数据,进行后续处理。
在步骤1109,MEC服务器向计费网元发送智能终端参与MEC的信息。
在步骤1110,计费网元将上述参与MEC的信息发送给计费系统。
在步骤1111,计费系统根据上述参与MEC的信息和预定规则,计算智能终端应得的收益,通过一定的手段(如延长通话时间、赠送流量、充话费、将现金打入用户的银行卡账户、将现金打入用户的支付宝账户等)将收益实时或定期付给智能终端所属的用户。
需要说明的是,步骤1102~步骤1108之间,可以存在其他确认或握手消息,为了简化做了省略。
本实施例通过收集智能终端的传感数据,弥补或丰富了MEC服务器计算所需的传感数据,从而提高了MEC提供业务的有效性、准确性和精度等指标。
本公开另一个实施例提出了一种实现边缘计算的装置,包括处 理器和计算机可读存储介质,所述计算机可读存储介质中存储有指令,当所述指令被所述处理器执行时,实现上述任一种实现边缘计算的方法。
本公开另一个实施例提出了一种计算机可读存储介质,其上存储有计算机程序,所述计算机程序被处理器执行时实现上述任一种实现边缘计算的方法的步骤。
参见图12,本公开另一个实施例提出了一种实现边缘计算的装置(如MEC服务器),包括:
智能终端确定模块1201,配置为当多接入边缘计算MEC服务器的一种或一种以上资源的负荷满足预设条件时,确定参与边缘计算的智能终端;
边缘计算任务下沉模块1202,配置为对于每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端,将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端,向所述参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务;接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果,向计费网元发送所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息。
在本公开实施例中,所述边缘计算任务下沉模块1202还配置为:
与所述参与边缘计算的智能终端建立安全连接;
通过建立的安全连接与所述参与边缘计算的智能终端通信。
在本公开实施例中,边缘计算任务下沉模块1202还配置为:
接收到非参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的业务请求,为所述参与边缘计算的智能终端和所述非参与边缘计算的智能终端建立连接。
在本公开实施例中,所述边缘计算任务下沉模块1202还配置为:
接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的边缘计算任务的处理进程。
在本公开实施例中,智能终端确定模块1201配置为采用以下方式实现所述确定参与边缘计算的智能终端:
获取可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端;
从可提供所述负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端中选择 一个或一个以上智能终端。
在本公开实施例中,智能终端确定模块1201配置为采用以下方式实现所述获取可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端:
在在线智能终端的签约信息中,查找所述签约信息中包含所述负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上的在线智能终端作为所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端;
或者,在预先设置的智能终端和资源之间的对应关系中,查找所述负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上对应的智能终端,从查找到的智能终端中选择在线的智能终端作为所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端;
或者,在预先设置的智能终端、资源和状态之间的对应关系中,查找所述负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上,以及状态为在线对应的智能终端,将查找到的智能终端作为所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端。
在本公开实施例中,智能终端确定模块1201配置为采用以下方式实现所述从可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端中选择一个或一个以上智能终端:
向所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端发送第一请求;其中,所述第一请求包括:负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上;
接收到所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端的第一响应;其中,所述第一响应包括:所述智能终端中所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息;
选择发送第一响应的智能终端中的部分或全部。
在本公开实施例中,边缘计算任务下沉模块1202配置为采用以下方式实现所述将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端:
根据所述智能终端中所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息将所述MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端。
在本公开实施例中,所述资源的负荷满足预设条件包括:所述资源的负荷大于或等于预设阈值。
在本公开实施例中,所述边缘计算任务包括以下任意一个:
计算下沉任务、计算分发任务、数据缓存任务、网络直连任务、上报传感数据的任务。
在本公开实施例中,所述资源包括以下任意一个或多个:
CPU、内存、存储资源、网络输入输出IO资源、传感数据。
参见图13,本公开另一个实施例提出了一种实现边缘计算的装置(如智能终端),包括:
边缘计算任务接收模块1301,配置为接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务;
边缘计算任务处理模块1302,配置为进行所述分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理,向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果。
在本公开实施例中,边缘计算任务接收模块1301还配置为:
与所述MEC服务器建立安全连接;
通过建立的安全连接与所述MEC服务器通信。
在本公开实施例中,边缘计算任务处理模块1302还配置为:
向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理进程。
在本公开实施例中,边缘计算任务接收模块1301还配置为:
接收到所述MEC服务器发送的第一请求;其中,所述第一请求包括:所述MEC服务器中负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上;
向所述MEC服务器发送第一响应;其中,所述第一响应包括:所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息。
在本公开实施例中,边缘计算任务处理模块1302还配置为:
通过所述MEC服务器与非参与边缘计算的智能终端建立连接;
通过建立的连接为所述非参与边缘计算的智能终端提供服务。
参见图14,本公开另一个实施例提出了一种实现边缘计算的装置(如计费网元),包括:
信息接收模块1401,配置为接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器发送的参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息;
信息发送模块1402,配置为将所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息包含在计费信息中发送给计费系统。
上述实现边缘计算的装置的具体实现过程与前述实施例实现边缘计算的方法的具体实现过程相同,这里不再赘述。
参见图15,本公开另一个实施例提出了一种实现边缘计算的系统(如计费系统),包括:
计费信息接收模块1501,配置为接收到计费网元发送的计费信息;其中,所述计费信息包括参与边缘计算的智能终端参与多接入边缘计算MEC的信息;
收益计算模块1502,配置为根据所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息计算所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户应得的收益,将所述收益实时或定期付给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户。
参见图16,本公开另一个实施例提出了一种实现边缘计算的系统,包括:
MEC服务器1601,配置为当MEC服务器的一种或一种以上资源的负荷满足预设条件时,确定参与边缘计算的智能终端;
对于每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端,将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端,向所述参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务;接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果,向计费网元发送所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息;
一个或一个以上参与边缘计算的智能终端1602;其中,每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端1602,配置为接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务;进行所述分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理,向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果;
计费网元1603,配置为接收到MEC服务器发送的参与边缘计 算的智能终端参与MEC的信息;将所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息包含在计费信息中发送给计费系统;
计费系统1604,配置为接收到计费网元发送的计费信息;其中,所述计费信息包括参与边缘计算的智能终端参与多接入边缘计算MEC的信息;根据所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息计算所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户应得的收益,将所述收益实时或定期付给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户。
在本公开实施例中,MEC服务器1601还配置为:
与所述参与边缘计算的智能终端建立安全连接;通过建立的安全连接与所述参与边缘计算的智能终端通信;
智能终端1602还配置为:
与所述MEC服务器建立安全连接;通过建立的安全连接与所述MEC服务器通信。
在本公开实施例中,MEC服务器1601还配置为:
接收到非参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的业务请求,为所述参与边缘计算的智能终端和所述非参与边缘计算的智能终端建立连接;
智能终端1602还配置为:
通过所述MEC服务器与非参与边缘计算的智能终端建立连接;
通过建立的连接为所述非参与边缘计算的智能终端提供服务。
在本公开另一个实施例中,MEC服务器1601还配置为:
接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的边缘计算任务的处理进程;
智能终端1602还配置为:
向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理进程。
在本公开实施例中,MEC服务器1601配置为采用以下方式实现确定参与边缘计算的智能终端:
获取可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端;
从可提供所述负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端中选择一个或一个以上智能终端。
在本公开实施例中,MEC服务器1601配置为采用以下方式实 现获取可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端:
在在线智能终端的签约信息中,查找所述签约信息中包含所述负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上的在线智能终端作为所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端;
或者,在预先设置的智能终端和资源之间的对应关系中,查找所述负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上对应的智能终端,从查找到的智能终端中选择在线的智能终端作为所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端;
或者,在预先设置的智能终端、资源和状态之间的对应关系中,查找所述负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上,以及状态为在线对应的智能终端,将查找到的智能终端作为所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端。
在本公开实施例中,MEC服务器1601配置为采用以下方式实现从可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端中选择一个或一个以上智能终端:
向所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端发送第一请求;其中,所述第一请求包括:负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上;
接收到所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端的第一响应;其中,所述第一响应包括:所述智能终端中所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息;
选择发送第一响应的智能终端中的部分或全部;
智能终端1602还配置为:
接收到所述MEC服务器发送的第一请求;其中,所述第一请求包括:所述MEC服务器中负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上;
向所述MEC服务器发送第一响应;其中,所述第一响应包括:所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息。
在本公开实施例中,MEC服务器1601配置为采用以下方式实现将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智 能终端:
根据所述智能终端中所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息将所述MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端。
在本公开实施例中,所述资源的负荷满足预设条件包括:所述资源的负荷大于或等于预设阈值。
在本公开实施例中,所述边缘计算任务包括以下任意一个:
计算下沉任务、计算分发任务、数据缓存任务、网络直连任务、上报传感数据的任务。
在本公开实施例中,所述资源包括以下任意一个或多个:
CPU、内存、存储资源、网络输入输出IO资源、传感数据。
上述实现边缘计算的系统的具体实现过程与前述实施例实现边缘计算的方法的具体实现过程相同,这里不再赘述。
本领域普通技术人员可以理解,上文中所公开方法中的全部或某些步骤、系统、装置中的功能模块/单元可以被实施为软件、固件、硬件及其适当的组合。在硬件实施方式中,在以上描述中提及的功能模块/单元之间的划分不一定对应于物理组件的划分;例如,一个物理组件可以具有多个功能,或者一个功能或步骤可以由若干物理组件合作执行。某些组件或所有组件可以被实施为由处理器,如数字信号处理器或微处理器执行的软件,或者被实施为硬件,或者被实施为集成电路,如专用集成电路。这样的软件可以分布在计算机可读介质上,计算机可读介质可以包括计算机存储介质(或非暂时性介质)和通信介质(或暂时性介质)。如本领域普通技术人员公知的,术语计算机存储介质包括在用于存储信息(诸如计算机可读指令、数据结构、程序模块或其他数据)的任何方法或技术中实施的易失性和非易失性、可移除和不可移除介质。计算机存储介质包括但不限于RAM、ROM、EEPROM、闪存或其他存储器技术、CD-ROM、数字多功能盘(DVD)或其他光盘存储、磁盒、磁带、磁盘存储或其他磁存储装置、或者可以用于存储期望的信息并且可以被计算机访问的任何其他的介质。此外,本领域普通技术人员公知的是,通信介质通常包含计算机可读指 令、数据结构、程序模块或者诸如载波或其他传输机制之类的调制数据信号中的其他数据,并且可包括任何信息递送介质。
虽然本公开实施例所揭露的实施方式如上,但所述的内容仅为便于理解本公开实施例而采用的实施方式,并非用以限定本公开实施例。任何本公开实施例所属领域内的技术人员,在不脱离本公开实施例所揭露的精神和范围的前提下,可以在实施的形式及细节上进行任何的修改与变化,但本公开实施例的专利保护范围,仍须以所附的权利要求书所界定的范围为准。

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  1. 一种实现边缘计算的方法,包括:
    当多接入边缘计算MEC服务器的一种或一种以上资源的负荷满足预设条件时,确定参与边缘计算的智能终端;
    对于每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端,将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端,向所述参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务;接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果,向计费网元发送所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息。
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的方法,其中,所述向参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务之前,该方法还包括:
    与所述参与边缘计算的智能终端建立安全连接;
    通过建立的安全连接与所述参与边缘计算的智能终端通信。
  3. 根据权利要求1或2所述的方法,其中,所述接收到参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果后,该方法还包括:
    接收到非参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的业务请求,为所述参与边缘计算的智能终端和所述非参与边缘计算的智能终端建立连接。
  4. 根据权利要求1或2所述的方法,其中,所述向参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务后,在所述接收到参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的边缘计算任务的处理结果之前,该方法还包括:
    接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的边缘计算任务的处理进程。
  5. 根据权利要求1或2所述的方法,其中,所述确定参与边缘计算的智能终端包括:
    获取可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端;从可提供所述负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端中选择一个或一个以上智能终端;
    或者,当发起业务请求的智能终端两端均可提供所述负荷满足 预设条件的资源时,确定所述参与边缘计算的智能终端为发起业务请求的智能终端两端。
  6. 根据权利要求5所述的方法,其中,所述获取可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端包括:
    在在线智能终端的签约信息中,查找所述签约信息中包含所述负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上的在线智能终端作为所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端;
    或者,在预先设置的智能终端和资源之间的对应关系中,查找所述负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上对应的智能终端,从查找到的智能终端中选择在线的智能终端作为所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端;
    或者,在预先设置的智能终端、资源和状态之间的对应关系中,查找所述负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上,以及状态为在线对应的智能终端,将查找到的智能终端作为所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端。
  7. 根据权利要求5所述的方法,其中,所述从可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端中选择一个或一个以上智能终端包括:
    向所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端发送第一请求;其中,所述第一请求包括:负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上;
    接收到所述可提供负荷满足预设条件的资源的在线智能终端的第一响应;其中,所述第一响应包括:所述智能终端中所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息;
    选择发送第一响应的智能终端中的部分或全部。
  8. 根据权利要求7所述的方法,其中,所述将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端包括:
    根据所述智能终端中所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息将所述MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端。
  9. 根据权利要求1或2所述的方法,其中,所述资源的负荷满足预设条件包括:所述资源的负荷大于或等于预设阈值。
  10. 根据权利要求1或2所述的方法,其中,所述边缘计算任务包括以下任意一个:
    计算下沉任务、计算分发任务、数据缓存任务、网络直连任务、上报传感数据的任务。
  11. 根据权利要求1或2所述的方法,其中,所述资源包括以下任意一个或多个:
    CPU、内存、存储资源、网络输入输出IO资源、传感数据。
  12. 一种实现边缘计算的方法,包括:
    接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务;
    进行所述分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理,向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果。
  13. 根据权利要求12所述的方法,其中,所述接收到MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务之前,该方法还包括:
    与所述MEC服务器建立安全连接;
    通过建立的安全连接与所述MEC服务器通信。
  14. 根据权利要求12或13所述的方法,其中,所述进行分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理过程中,该方法还包括:
    向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理进程。
  15. 根据权利要求12或13所述的方法,其中,所述接收到MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务之前,该方法还包括:
    接收到所述MEC服务器发送的第一请求;其中,所述第一请求包括:所述MEC服务器中负荷满足预设条件的资源中的一种或一种以上;
    向所述MEC服务器发送第一响应;其中,所述第一响应包括:所述第一请求中包括的资源中空闲的资源信息或可使用的资源信息。
  16. 根据权利要求12或13所述的方法,其中,所述向MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果后,该方法还包括:
    通过所述MEC服务器与非参与边缘计算的智能终端建立连接;
    通过建立的连接为所述非参与边缘计算的智能终端提供服务。
  17. 一种实现边缘计算的方法,包括:
    接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器发送的参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息;
    将所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息包含在计费信息中发送给计费系统。
  18. 一种实现边缘计算的方法,包括:
    接收到计费网元发送的计费信息;其中,所述计费信息包括参与边缘计算的智能终端参与多接入边缘计算MEC的信息;
    根据所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息计算所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户应得的收益,将所述收益实时或定期付给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户。
  19. 一种实现边缘计算的装置,包括处理器和计算机可读存储介质,所述计算机可读存储介质中存储有指令,其中,当所述指令被所述处理器执行时,实现如权利要求1~18任一项所述的实现边缘计算的方法。
  20. 一种计算机可读存储介质,其上存储有计算机程序,所述计算机程序被处理器执行时实现如权利要求1~18任一项所述的实现边缘计算的方法的步骤。
  21. 一种实现边缘计算的装置,包括:
    智能终端确定模块,配置为当多接入边缘计算MEC服务器的一种或一种以上资源的负荷满足预设条件时,确定参与边缘计算的智能终端;
    边缘计算任务下沉模块,配置为对于每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端,将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端,向所述参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务;接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果,向计费网元发送所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息。
  22. 一种实现边缘计算的装置,包括:
    边缘计算任务接收模块,配置为接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务;
    边缘计算任务处理模块,配置为进行所述分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理,向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果。
  23. 一种实现边缘计算的装置,包括:
    信息接收模块,配置为接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器发送的参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息;
    信息发送模块,配置为将所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息包含在计费信息中发送给计费系统。
  24. 一种实现边缘计算的系统,包括:
    计费信息接收模块,配置为接收到计费网元发送的计费信息;其中,所述计费信息包括参与边缘计算的智能终端参与多接入边缘计算MEC的信息;
    收益计算模块,配置为根据所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息计算所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户应得的收益,将所述收益实时或定期付给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户。
  25. 一种实现边缘计算的系统,包括:
    多接入边缘计算MEC服务器,配置为当MEC服务器的一种或一种以上资源的负荷满足预设条件时,确定参与边缘计算的智能终端;
    对于每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端,将MEC服务器的部分边缘计算任务分配给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端,向所述参与边缘计算的智能终端下发分配的边缘计算任务;接收到所述参与边缘计算的智能终端发送的分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果,向计费网元发送所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息;
    一个或一个以上参与边缘计算的智能终端;其中,每一个参与边缘计算的智能终端,配置为接收到多接入边缘计算MEC服务器下发的分配的边缘计算任务;进行所述分配的边缘计算任务对应的处理, 向所述MEC服务器发送所述分配的边缘计算任务的处理结果;
    计费网元,配置为接收到MEC服务器发送的参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息;将所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息包含在计费信息中发送给计费系统;
    计费系统,配置为接收到计费网元发送的计费信息;其中,所述计费信息包括参与边缘计算的智能终端参与多接入边缘计算MEC的信息;根据所述参与边缘计算的智能终端参与MEC的信息计算所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户应得的收益,将所述收益实时或定期付给所述参与边缘计算的智能终端所属的用户。
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