Telefonaktiebolaget lm ericsson (publ) (20240291664). Blockchain-Based Integrity Protection for CDR simplified abstract
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Blockchain-Based Integrity Protection for CDR
Organization Name
telefonaktiebolaget lm ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
Catalin Meirosu of Sollentuna (SE)
Blockchain-Based Integrity Protection for CDR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240291664 titled 'Blockchain-Based Integrity Protection for CDR
The abstract describes a charging data function (CDF) device that provides integrity protection of a charging data record (CDR) by computing a hash value of the CDR, storing it in a blockchain ledger, obtaining an index for the hash value, and sending it to a charging gateway function (CGF) device.
- Simplified Explanation:
The CDF device protects the integrity of charging data records by storing hash values in a blockchain ledger and sending corresponding indexes to a CGF device.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Use of blockchain technology for secure storage of hash values - Integration of CDF and CGF devices for data integrity protection - Efficient computation and storage of hash values for CDRs
- Potential Applications:
- Secure charging data management in telecommunications networks - Fraud prevention in billing systems - Data integrity verification in IoT devices
- Problems Solved:
- Ensures the authenticity and integrity of charging data records - Prevents unauthorized tampering with CDRs - Enhances trust and reliability in billing processes
- Benefits:
- Improved data security and integrity - Reduced risk of fraud and unauthorized access - Streamlined billing and charging processes
- Commercial Applications:
Title: Secure Charging Data Management Solutions for Telecom Networks This technology can be applied in telecommunications companies to enhance the security and integrity of charging data, reducing the risk of fraud and ensuring accurate billing processes. It can also be utilized in IoT devices to verify data integrity and prevent unauthorized access.
- Questions about Charging Data Function (CDF):
1. How does the CDF device ensure the security of charging data records? The CDF device uses blockchain technology to store hash values of CDRs, ensuring their integrity and authenticity.
2. What are the potential implications of integrating CDF and CGF devices in telecom networks? The integration of CDF and CGF devices can lead to more secure and reliable billing processes, reducing the risk of fraud and unauthorized access.
Original Abstract Submitted
a charging data function, cdf, device () for providing integrity protection of a charging data record, cdr, comprising a memory and one or more processors, said memory comprising instructions which when executed on the said one or more processors, cause the cdf device to: receive, from a charging trigger function, ctf, device () the cdr; compute a hash value of the cdr; store the hash value and a cdr identifier of the cdr in a blockchain ledger (); obtain an index for the hash value stored in the blockchain ledger (); and send the index to a charging gateway function, cgf device ().
