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Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing nested policy configuration in a communications network

US8813168B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2011
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/24
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing nested policy configuration in a communications network 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 identifier is obtained from a policy profile database, where the first identifier is associated with a first subscriber and where the first policy profile information includes a second identifier. Second policy profile information associated with the second subscriber is obtained, using the second identifier obtained with the first policy profile information, from the policy profile database.

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