Methods, systems, and computer readable media for triggering a service node to initiate a session with a policy and charging rules function
US9603058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W24/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for initiating a session. The method includes steps occurring at a policy and charging rules function (PCRF) node. The method also includes determining, independent of contact from a service node, that the service node requires policy information. The method further includes in response to determining that the service node requires policy information, communicating a session independent trigger message to the service node, wherein the trigger message comprises information instructing the service node to initiate a session with the PCRF node to obtain the policy information from the PCRF node.
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