17920820. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSRIPTION MANAGEMENT simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSRIPTION MANAGEMENT
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSRIPTION MANAGEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17920820 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUBSRIPTION MANAGEMENT
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes methods and apparatuses for managing subscriptions in a network system.
- The method involves determining whether a phone number is unsubscribed to a user.
- A first message is sent to a network exposure entity, containing an indication of the phone number's subscription status.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various industries and scenarios, including:
- Telecommunications: Efficiently managing and updating subscription information for mobile phone users.
- Marketing: Ensuring accurate targeting of marketing campaigns by identifying unsubscribed phone numbers.
- Customer Service: Streamlining customer support by quickly identifying unsubscribed users.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the following problems:
- Inaccurate subscription management: Ensures that the correct subscription status of a phone number is known and communicated.
- Wasted resources: Prevents unnecessary communication with unsubscribed users, saving time and resources.
- Compliance with regulations: Helps companies comply with regulations by accurately managing and respecting user subscriptions.
Benefits
The use of this technology offers several benefits:
- Improved efficiency: Enables faster and more accurate management of user subscriptions.
- Cost savings: Reduces unnecessary communication costs by identifying unsubscribed users.
- Enhanced user experience: Ensures that users only receive relevant communications based on their subscription status.
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and apparatuses for subscription management. A method at a data management entity comprises determining whether a phone number is unsubscribed to a user. The method further comprises sending a first message to a network exposure entity, wherein the first message includes an indication which indicates whether the phone number is unsubscribed to the user.