17918005. SHARED REFERENCE FOR A CHARGING DATA RESOURCE FOR PDU SESSIONS IN COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))

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SHARED REFERENCE FOR A CHARGING DATA RESOURCE FOR PDU SESSIONS IN COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

Organization Name

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

[[:Category:Robert T�rnkvist of Karlskrona (SE)|Robert T�rnkvist of Karlskrona (SE)]][[Category:Robert T�rnkvist of Karlskrona (SE)]]

SHARED REFERENCE FOR A CHARGING DATA RESOURCE FOR PDU SESSIONS IN COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17918005 titled 'SHARED REFERENCE FOR A CHARGING DATA RESOURCE FOR PDU SESSIONS IN COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for a communications system. The system includes an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) that handles network attach requests from User Equipment (UE) and tracks charging for network resources used during communication. The AMF sends a charging data request message to a Charging Data Function (CHF) to request a charging data resource for the UE. The CHF responds with a reference for the charging data resource. When the AMF receives a PDU session establishment request message from the UE, it includes the reference for the charging data resource in a PDU session establishment request message sent to a Session Management Function (SMF). The patent also discloses related SMF and CHF components of the communications system.

  • The AMF responds to network attach requests from UEs by requesting a charging data resource from the CHF.
  • The CHF provides a reference for the charging data resource associated with the UE.
  • The AMF includes the reference for the charging data resource in PDU session establishment request messages sent to the SMF.
  • The patent application also discloses the SMF and CHF components of the communications system.

Potential Applications

  • Telecommunications networks
  • Mobile network operators
  • Internet service providers

Problems Solved

  • Efficient tracking and charging of network resources used by UEs during communication
  • Streamlining the process of requesting and obtaining charging data resources

Benefits

  • Accurate tracking of charging for network resources used by UEs
  • Simplified and streamlined process for requesting and obtaining charging data resources
  • Improved efficiency in managing network attach requests and PDU session establishment requests


Original Abstract Submitted

An AMF of a communications system responds to receipt of a network attach request message of a UE requesting attachment to a network of the communication system, by sending a charging data request message toward a CHF containing a notification for the CHF to keep a charging data resource to track charging for network resources used for communications associated with UE while attached to the network. The AMF receives a response message of the CHF containing a reference for the charging data resource associated with the UE while attached to the network. The AMF responds to receiving a PDU session establishment request message of the UE, by sending a PDU session establishment request message containing the reference for the charging data resource toward a SMF. Related SMF and CHF of the communications system are disclosed.

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