Charging in a communication system

Details Charging in a communication system Charging in a communication system

2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Tran, Quoc (Department: 2643)

Telephonic communications

With usage measurement

Call charge metering or monitoring

C379S114010, C379S114030, C379S114220, C379S115010, C455S406000, C455S408000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07058165

ABSTRACT:
A method for charging for services in a communication system comprising a charging entity and at least two connection support entities for providing resources to support connection in the communication system. the method comprising: detecting initiation of a connection for provision by the connection support entities; generating a charging identity for identifying the connection: determining according to a first stored tariff a first charge for the support of the connection by the first connection support entity: determining according to a second stored tariff a second charge for the support of the connection by the second connection support entity; transmitting a first charging message from the first connection support entity to the charging entity. the message specifying the first charge and including the charging identity; and transmitting a second charging message from the second connection support entity to the charging entity, the message specifying the second charge and including the charging identity.

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