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Method and element for service control

  • US 8,635,343 B2
  • Filed: 12/01/2010
  • Issued: 01/21/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • at least one processor;

    at least one memory, the at least one processor and the at least one memory configured to provide at least;

    an input unit configured to receive a session request identifying a user;

    a checker configured to check whether the session request matches a defined service control criterion, wherein the defined service control criterion comprises a capability information element of a terminal of the user;

    a router configured to forward the session request toward a defined service platform implementing a capability defined by the capability information element when the session request matches the defined service control criterion, wherein the forwarding is triggered by the match; and

    a retrieving unit configured to retrieve from a registration of the terminal, before forwarding the session request toward the defined service platform, the capability information element indicating the capability of the user to utilize a service provided by the defined service platform.

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