Methods, apparatus and machine-readable mediums relating to charging in a communication network
US11843999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/20
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One aspect provides a method performed by a network node implementing a network function repository function in a core network. A registration request message to register a CHF in a repository of network functions is received, the registration request message includes an indication of one or more sets of charging characteristics supported by the CHF and addressing information to reach the CHF. Each CHF in the repository is registered. A discovery request message including one or more search parameters for identifying a CHF, including at least an indication of a set of charging characteristics to be applied for the packet data connection is received. A CHF that supports the indicated set of charging characteristics is identified based on the one or more search parameters. A discovery response message comprising the addressing information to reach the identified CHF is transmitted.
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