SoftBank today announced that it conducted a field trial with a common API that utilizes the features of 5G to collaborate with telecommunication operators worldwide. Through this field trial, SoftBank is aiming to promote the realization of optimal communication control in a 5G environment. SoftBank developed a common API defined by the open-source project CAMARA and built a private 5G environment within the Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus to conduct the field trial.
In the constructed field trial environment, it was confirmed that communication quality control based on the common API defined by CAMARA is possible.
As one use case utilizing the common API in this field trial, SoftBank developed a system that controls the image quality and communication quality of cameras for the purpose of remote monitoring, and it built a solution that optimizes the image and communication quality based on person detection. In this solution, operational fields of image quality control and communication quality control, and validation for use cases were conducted, leading to successful remote control.
While advancing considerations for the introduction of this technology as a commercial service, SoftBank aims to resolve various social issues through new use cases that involve customizing the network as needed. In addition to providing a common API, SoftBank will promote the development of new mobile services and collaborate with various partners to foster innovative business ventures in the 5G era.
