Restriction of communication duration in a telecommunications network
US6633768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for restricting the duration of communication in a telecommunications network. The invention is based on the idea that at least one restriction table is created with restriction parameters for monitoring the duration of sub-scriber's communication on the basis of the call type and the applicability of this restriction table to individual subscribers is indicated by a status parameter in subscriber specific data. Based on the call type, such as a forwarded or mobile originated call, the correct restriction parameter is retrieved from the restriction table for those subscribers for whom the status parameter is set “on” and the limiting value included in the restriction parameter is used in detecting and indicating calls of long duration. In one embodiment of the invention the restriction parameters are created to apply on the basis of call type and call direction.
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