Policy service system and methodology
First Claim
1. A method for providing at least one service to a plurality of mobile users, the service being provided via a network infrastructure owned by a mobile service provider, the service being provided by at least one third party partnering the mobile service provider, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) the mobile service provider creating service objects using core network information;
b) the third party creating services using at least one of the created service objects;
c) the mobile service provider enabling the provision of the created service to the mobile user via the network infrastructure;
d) the mobile user subscribing to a service being provided via the network infrastructure; and
e) the mobile user customizing the subscribed service.
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Abstract
The present invention provides for creation, relevance based discovery and delivery of services to mobile users over telecommunications networks. The services are provided on a Mobile Service Provider'"'"'s (MSP'"'"'s) network infrastructure and created in collaboration with third parties by means of service objects. Each service object is a three dimensional collection of service capabilities derived from the network infrastructure, service elements and assets like user billing relations, user profiles, device capability and location. The service capabilities address and factor in network facing, subscriber facing and third party requirements of service delivery. Service objects can be configured for different service and business priorities of the operator such as DRM and location services. A service object extends all MSP assets to third parties in a regulated manner. The user can discover relevant services, subscribe to, and personalize the services. The users receive a consolidated bill for the services they have used periodically.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for providing at least one service to a plurality of mobile users, the service being provided via a network infrastructure owned by a mobile service provider, the service being provided by at least one third party partnering the mobile service provider, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) the mobile service provider creating service objects using core network information;
b) the third party creating services using at least one of the created service objects;
c) the mobile service provider enabling the provision of the created service to the mobile user via the network infrastructure;
d) the mobile user subscribing to a service being provided via the network infrastructure; and
e) the mobile user customizing the subscribed service. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system suitable for providing at least one service to a plurality of mobile users, the service being provided via a network infrastructure owned by a mobile service provider, the service being provided by at least one third party partnering the mobile service provider, the system comprising:
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a) a business gateway for enabling the provision and modification of core network information by the mobile service provider and the third party;
b) a context server for maintaining information about the system;
c) a meta directory for storing the core network information, the core network information being needed for creation and delivery of services;
d) a service catalog for storing a list of available services, and the relevance criteria corresponding to each service;
e) an intermediation gateway for enabling the delivery of services; and
f) a meta controller for providing a policy based control of the business gateway, the context server, the meta directory, the service catalog and the intermediation gateway. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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