Managing a charging operation in a communication network
US12107694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/24
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for managing a charging operation in a communication network is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a content specification identifying content, vendors and a condition relating to charging the vendors for provision of the content to a UE. The method further comprises creating a charging policy for provision of the content, which specifies division of charging for provision of the content to a UE between the vendors in accordance with the condition, receiving, from a UE, a request for provision of content over the network and retrieving a charging policy corresponding to the requested content. The method further comprises creating a charging entry for provision of the requested content, the charging entry dividing charging for provision of the requested content between vendors identified in the retrieved charging policy and a subscriber account associated with the UE in accordance with the retrieved policy.
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