17916002. CROSS-MOBILE NETWORK OPERATOR SERVER simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
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CROSS-MOBILE NETWORK OPERATOR SERVER
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
Thorsten Lohmar of AACHEN (DE)
Linus Andersson of GÖTEBORG (SE)
Claes Meltzer of STOCKHOLM (SE)
CROSS-MOBILE NETWORK OPERATOR SERVER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17916002 titled 'CROSS-MOBILE NETWORK OPERATOR SERVER
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method performed by a communication device in a network of mobile networks operated by mobile network operators (MNOs). The method involves discovering a second server that has information about a public land mobile network identifier and a network service of an MNO. The second server is identified by a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) pointing to a provider domain. The communication device signals to the first server to discover the second server and receives a response including the resolution or redirection of the FQDN. The communication device then signals the second server to obtain information about the network service and receives a response including the identification of the network service or an indication that it is not available. Similar methods performed by the first server and the second server are also described.
- The method involves a communication device in a network of mobile networks operated by mobile network operators (MNOs).
- The communication device signals to a first server to discover a second server with information about a specific MNO's network service.
- The second server is identified by a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) pointing to a provider domain.
- The communication device receives a response from the second server, which may include the resolution or redirection of the FQDN.
- The communication device then signals the second server to obtain information about the network service.
- The response from the second server includes the identification of the network service or an indication that it is not available.
- Similar methods are performed by the first server and the second server.
Potential Applications
- This method can be used in communication devices to discover information about network services provided by different mobile network operators.
- It can help users in selecting the appropriate network service based on their needs and preferences.
Problems Solved
- The method solves the problem of efficiently discovering information about network services provided by different mobile network operators.
- It eliminates the need for manual searching or trial-and-error methods to find the desired network service.
Benefits
- Users can easily discover and access information about network services provided by different mobile network operators.
- It simplifies the process of selecting the most suitable network service based on specific requirements.
- The method improves the overall user experience by providing accurate and up-to-date information about network services.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method performed by a communication device in a network comprising mobile networks operated by mobile network operators, MNs, is provided. The method includes signaling to a first server to discover a second server having information about a public land mobile network identifier and a network service of a MNO. The second server has a first fully qualified domain name, FQDN, pointing to a provider domain. The method further includes receiving a response including a resolution or a redirection of the FQDN; signaling to discover the information about the network service; and receiving a response from the second server including a first identification of the information about the network service of the MNO or a second identification that the network service is not available. Corresponding methods performed by a first server and a second server are also provided.
