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Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing group policy configuration in a communications network using a fake user

US8640188B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2010
Grant dateJan 28, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/088
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing group policy configuration in a communications network using a fake user are disclosed. The method is performed at a policy and charging rules function (PCRF) node. According to one method, first policy profile information associated with a first subscriber identifier is obtained from a policy profile database, where the first subscriber identifier is associated with a first subscriber. Second policy profile information associated with a second subscriber identifier is obtained from the policy profile database, where the second subscriber identifier is associated with a group of subscribers that also includes the first subscriber. At least a portion of the second policy profile information is applied to the first subscriber.

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