Systems and Methods for AI/ML Workflow Services and Consumption in O-RAN by SMO Non-RT RIC
Summary
EPO published patent application EP4602867A1 for Rakuten Mobile covering AI/ML workflow services in Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) infrastructure. The invention relates to Non-RT RIC and SMO framework integration for automated telecommunications network management using machine learning. The patent designates all 39 EPC contracting states covering the EU and EEA.
What changed
EPO granted Rakuten Mobile patent EP4602867A1 for AI/ML workflow services in O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) systems, specifically covering Non-Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Non-RT RIC) and Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) framework implementations. The patent includes 11 IPC classifications spanning neural networks (G06N), wireless communication (H04W), and distributed computing (G06F).
Telecommunications companies, network equipment manufacturers, and technology companies developing O-RAN solutions should review this patent for potential licensing implications or to assess Freedom to Operate for their AI/ML-based network management products. The broad claim scope across multiple AI/ML techniques may affect competitive product development in the Open RAN ecosystem.
What to do next
- Monitor for infringement risks
- Review patent claims for competitive impact
- Assess need for cross-licensing agreements
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AI/ML WORKFLOW SERVICES AND CONSUMPTION IN O-RAN BY SMO NON-RT RIC
Publication EP4602867A1 Kind: A1 Apr 01, 2026
Applicants
Rakuten Mobile, Inc.
Inventors
SHETE, Pankaj, MUHAMMAD, Awn
IPC Classifications
H04W 60/04 20090101AFI20260225BHEP H04L 67/51 20220101ALI20260225BHEP G06N 3/045 20230101ALI20260225BHEP G06N 3/08 20230101ALI20260225BHEP G06N 20/00 20190101ALI20260225BHEP G06F 9/50 20060101ALI20260225BHEP G06N 3/006 20230101ALI20260225BHEP G06N 3/044 20230101ALI20260225BHEP G06N 3/063 20230101ALI20260225BHEP G06N 20/10 20190101ALI20260225BHEP G06N 3/084 20230101ALI20260225BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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