Multi-operator media content broker
First Claim
1. Method for mediating service content from a service content provider to subscribers of a plurality of mobile communication networks, comprising the steps of:
- receiving, in a broker arrangement of a broker, service content from said service content provider;
obtaining, in said broker arrangement, a list of subscribers of said plurality of mobile communication networks to which said media content is to be distributed;
mediating, from said broker arrangement, said service content to subscribers of said list;
collecting, by said broker, payment from said subscribers for said service content;
reimbursing said service content provider for said service content from said broker.
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Abstract
A broker node is provided, acting as an intermediate administrator for all operators during service content distribution. A content provider has a single relation to the broker. This broker has in turn relations to a number of other operators. The content provider provides the communication content. A list of targeted users or subscribers is compiled by the broker. Preferably, the broker collects necessary subscriber attributes, such as position, device information and access properties, from the other operators. The communication content is preferably modified according to the collected attributes and the content can subsequently be delivered to the subscribers in a best possible way. The broker collects payment from the subscribers and reimburses the media content supplier. In a first aspect, the broker is a distributor and payment administrator for service content. In another aspect, the broker is a mediator of use of inter-operator relations to a third-party content provider.
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19 Claims
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1. Method for mediating service content from a service content provider to subscribers of a plurality of mobile communication networks, comprising the steps of:
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receiving, in a broker arrangement of a broker, service content from said service content provider;
obtaining, in said broker arrangement, a list of subscribers of said plurality of mobile communication networks to which said media content is to be distributed;
mediating, from said broker arrangement, said service content to subscribers of said list;
collecting, by said broker, payment from said subscribers for said service content;
reimbursing said service content provider for said service content from said broker. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. Method for handling service content, comprising the steps of:
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establishing a broker agreement between a service content provider and a particular telecommunication operator for multi-operator service content distribution;
said particular telecommunication operator having inter-operator mutual trust relations to other telecommunication operators;
arranging, by said particular telecommunication operator, distribution of service content according to said broker agreement;
collecting, by said particular telecommunication operator, payment from said subscribers for said service content, controlled by said inter-operator mutual trust relations;
reimbursing said service content provider for said service content distribution according to said broker agreement. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. Broker arrangement for mediating service content from a service content provider to subscribers of a plurality of mobile communication networks, comprising:
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content provider interface adapted for receiving service content from a service content provider;
means for obtaining a list of subscribers of said plurality of mobile communication networks to which said service content is to be distributed;
data traffic interfaces adapted for communication with subscribers of said plurality of mobile communication networks;
means for mediating said service content over said traffic interfaces; and
means for compiling data representing payment amounts for said service content delivery for said subscribers and data representing reimbursement of said service content supplier for said service content. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. Mobile communication network, comprising a broker arrangement for mediating service content from a service content provider to subscribers of a plurality of mobile communication networks, said broker arrangement comprising:
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content provider interface adapted for receiving service content from a service content provider;
means for obtaining a list of subscribers of said plurality of mobile communication networks to which said service content is to be distributed;
data traffic interfaces adapted for communication with subscribers of said plurality of mobile communication networks;
means for mediating said service content over said traffic interfaces; and
means for compiling data representing payment amounts for said service content delivery for said subscribers and data representing reimbursement of said service content supplier for said service content.
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