CN107370615A - A kind of network strategy control method and equipment - Google Patents

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CN107370615A
CN107370615A CN201610319101.4A CN201610319101A CN107370615A CN 107370615 A CN107370615 A CN 107370615A CN 201610319101 A CN201610319101 A CN 201610319101A CN 107370615 A CN107370615 A CN 107370615A
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The invention discloses a kind of network strategy control method and equipment, wherein, methods described includes:The credit control request CCR message that Policy and Charging Rules Function PCRF is sent by Gx interfaces network element, the CCR message are used for the service quality QoS information of consultation business service.The PCRF determines the strategy for meeting trigger condition outside designated area be present according to the current location of user;The PCRF determines to perform action message according to strategy;The execution action message is carried in Credit Control Answer CCA message by the PCRF, and the CCA message is sent into network element by Gx interfaces.

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A kind of network strategy control method and equipment
Technical field
The present invention relates to wireless communication technology, more particularly to a kind of network strategy control method and equipment.
Background technology
It is long after policy control and charging (Policy Control and Charging, PCC) network architecture Phase evolution (LTE, Long Term Evolution) network possesses the energy that policy control is carried out to user and business Power.As Figure 1-1, Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF, Policy and Charging Rules Function) the function comprising policy control decision and based on flow based charging control, to strategy and charge execution function (PCEF, Policy and Charging Enforcement Function) provide on business data flow detection, Gate, based on service quality (Quality of Service, QoS) and based on flow based charging (in addition to diameter credit control) Network control function, can be with business, user, position, accumulative usage amount, access style, time etc. Multiple dimensions are trigger condition, and generation management and control rule is handed down to PCEF and performed, and realizes to customer service Effective management of quality and charging is with implementing, so as to improve Operator Specific Service management and control ability and Consumer's Experience. PCEF includes the functions such as detection, strategy execution and the charging based on stream of business data flow, therefore the function Entity is usually located at gateway device, as general packet radio service technology (General Packet Radio Service, GPRS) PCEF functions are located at GPRS Support Node (GGSN, Gateway GPRS Support in network Node on), PCEF functions are located in packet-based core networks (EPC, Evolved Packet Core) network On PGW/GGSN, PCEF coordinates with other related network elements, so as to complete end to end network control function.
To realize business management and control, all kinds of policy control schemes are suggested, realized to various types of communication network in succession Policy control.As existing network strategy control technology has following defect:Applied in PCC tactical managements , it is necessary to which PCC network control capabilities are combined with user oriented marketing service ability in journey, but it is existing Some PCEF (such as GGSN, public data network (Public Data Network, PDN) gateway (PGW, PDN GW) etc.) do not possess the executive capability of marketing service behavior.Business operation support system (Business &Operation Support System, BOSS) system possesses user oriented marketing service ability, still According to the existing PCC network architectures, PCRF can not perform policy distribution to BOSS systems, existing PCEF, which does not possess, yet docks the ability that marketing service behavior performs of completing with BOSS.In addition, PCRF is each PCEF (such as GGSN, PGW) of the distributing policy only to user's attachment is performed, it is impossible to while control is more Individual PCEF equipment implementation strategy, user network control can only be carried out, and can not carried out simultaneously user oriented Marketing service Behavior- Based control.These defects can weaken the implementation effect of PCC strategies under the scene of part, so as to The application scenarios of PCC strategies are limited, and then influence the development of user oriented marketing service work.
The content of the invention
In view of this, the embodiment of the present invention provides one to solve at least one problem present in prior art Kind network strategy control method and equipment, the application scenarios of PCC strategies can be extended, so it is user oriented The development of marketing service work.
What the technical scheme of the embodiment of the present invention was realized in:
In a first aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provides a kind of network strategy control method, methods described includes:
The diameter credit control that Policy and Charging Rules Function PCRF is sent by Gx interfaces network element please CCR message is sought, the CCR message is used for the service quality QoS information of consultation business service.The PCRF Determine the strategy for meeting trigger condition outside designated area be present according to the current location of user;The PCRF Determined to perform action message according to strategy;The execution action message is carried on diameter credit control by the PCRF In response CCA message, and the CCA message is sent to by network element by Gx interfaces.
Second aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provide a kind of network strategy control method, it is characterised in that described Method includes:
BOSS systems are that user's signing is tactful, and the synchronous tactful and corresponding specified location area contracted To PCRF;
The BOSS systems receive the PCRF transmissions and re-authenticate request RAR message, the RAR Message package is containing strategy;
The BOSS systems notify the current charging status information of user according to the strategy.
The third aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provide a kind of PCRF, it is characterised in that the PCRF includes First receiving unit, the first determining unit, the second determining unit, carrying unit and the first transmitting element, its In:
First receiving unit, for the credit control request CCR sent by Gx interfaces network element Message, the CCR message are used for the service quality QoS information of consultation business service.
First determining unit, for determining symbol outside designated area be present according to the current location of user Close the strategy of trigger condition;
Second determining unit, for being determined to perform action message according to strategy;
The carrying unit, for the execution action message to be carried in Credit Control Answer CCA message;
First transmitting element, for the CCA message to be sent into network element by Gx interfaces.
Fourth aspect, the embodiment of the present invention provide a kind of BOSS systems, and the BOSS systems include first Signing unit, the first synchronization unit, the 3rd receiving unit and notification unit, wherein:
The first signing unit, for being user's signing strategy according to the designated area of user;
First synchronization unit, for the synchronous tactful and corresponding specified location area contracted to strategy With charging rule functions unit PCRF;
3rd receiving unit, request RAR message, institute are re-authenticated for receiving the PCRF transmissions State RAR message and include strategy;
First notification unit, for notifying the current charging status information of user according to the strategy.
The embodiment of the present invention provides a kind of network strategy control method and equipment, wherein, strategy and charging regulation Functional unit PCRF passes through Gx interface network elements PEniThe credit control request CCR message of transmission, institute State the service quality QoS information that CCR message is used for consultation business service.The PCRF is according to the current of user Position determines the tactful P (i) for meeting E (i) trigger conditions outside designated area be present;The PCRF is according to plan Slightly P (i) determines execution action a1 (PEni) information;The PCRF is by the a1 (PEni) information is carried on credit Control in response CCA message, and the CCA message is sent to by PE by Gx interfacesni;In this way, The application scenarios of PCC strategies, and then the development of user oriented marketing service work can be extended.
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Fig. 1-1 is existing PCC network architecture schematic diagrams;
Fig. 1-2 is the implementation process schematic diagram of the network strategy control method of the embodiment of the present invention one;
Fig. 2 is the implementation process schematic diagram of the network strategy control method of the embodiment of the present invention two;
Fig. 3-1 is the PCC network architecture schematic diagrams after being improved in the embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 3-2 is the implementation process schematic diagram one of the network strategy control method of the embodiment of the present invention three;
Fig. 3-3 is the implementation process schematic diagram two of the network strategy control method of the embodiment of the present invention three;
Fig. 4 is the PCRF of the embodiment of the present invention four composition structural representation;
Fig. 5 is the composition structural representation of the BOSS systems of the embodiment of the present invention five.
Embodiment
PCRF policy control abilities will be extended in each embodiment below the present invention, BOSS systems include It is responsible for the PCEF functional entitys of user's marketing service function, and is docked by Gx interfaces with PCRF, PCRF After completing a strategic decision-making according to information such as subscriber data, business rules, multiple PCEF can be handed down to and held The different controlling behavior of row, while PCRF also should ensure that the timing and integrality that multiple PCEF are performed.
The technical solution of the present invention is further elaborated with specific embodiment below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
Embodiment one
In order to solve the technical problem in background technology, the embodiment of the present invention provides a kind of network strategy controlling party Method, this method are applied to PCRF, and the function that this method is realized can be adjusted by the processor in PCRF Realized with program code, certain program code can be stored in computer-readable storage medium, it is seen then that the PCRF Including at least processor and storage medium.
Fig. 1-2 be the network strategy control method of the embodiment of the present invention one implementation process schematic diagram, such as Fig. 1-2 Shown, this method includes:
The CCR message that step S101, PCRF are sent by Gx interfaces PGW, the CCR disappear Cease the service quality QoS information for consultation business service.
Step S102, the PCRF determine to exist outside designated area according to the current location of user to be met The tactful P (i) of E (i) trigger conditions;
Step S103, the PCRF determine execution action a1 (PE according to tactful P (i)ni) information;
Step S104, the PCRF are by the a1 (PEni) information is carried on Credit Control Answer CCA message In, and the CCA message is sent to by PE by Gx interfacesni
In the embodiment of the present invention, the network element is public data network gateway PGW, accordingly, the a1 (PEni) Information is execution action a1 (PGW) information for grouped data network gateway.At this moment, it is described to meet E (i) The tactful P (i) of trigger condition includes superzone domain low speed internet policy;Accordingly,
The PCRF determinations outside designated area when also including superzone domain low speed internet policy, the PCRF A1 (PGW) information of the PGW is determined according to superzone domain low speed internet policy;
The a1 (PGW) is carried in Credit Control Answer CCA message by the PCRF, and passes through Gx The CCA message is sent to PE by interfaceni
In other embodiments of the invention, methods described also includes:
The PCRF sends RAR message and supports BOSS systems to service operation, described to re-authenticate request Tactful P (i) in RAR message.
In other embodiments of the invention, methods described includes:
The PCRF receives the tactful P (i) contracted of BOSS system synchronizations and corresponding specified location area Domain information.
Embodiment two
Based on foregoing embodiment, the embodiment of the present invention provides a kind of network strategy control method, and this method should For PCRF, the function that the information processing method is realized can call journey by the processor in PCRF Sequence code realizes that certain program code can be stored in computer-readable storage medium, it is seen then that the PCRF Including at least processor and storage medium.
Fig. 2 is the implementation process schematic diagram of the network strategy control method of the embodiment of the present invention two, as shown in Fig. 2 This method includes:
Step S201, service operation support BOSS systems are the tactful P (i) of user's signing, and have synchronously been contracted Tactful P (i) and corresponding specified location area give Policy and Charging Rules Function PCRF;
Step S202, the BOSS systems receive the PCRF transmissions and re-authenticate request RAR message, The RAR message includes tactful P (i);
Step S203, the BOSS systems notify user that current charging state is believed according to the tactful P (i) Breath.
In other embodiments of the invention, the tactful P (i) is surfed the Net for superzone domain low speed, accordingly, institute State BOSS systems and the current charging status information of user is notified according to the tactful P (i), including:The BOSS Notifications user is surfed the Net not in designated area and tariff information of currently surfing the Net.
In other embodiments of the invention, methods described also includes:
BOSS systems, which are sent, re-authenticates response RAA message to PCRF;
BOSS systems are user's signing high speed Internet access strategy, and synchronization policy is contracted to PCRF;
BOSS systems receive the RAR message that PCRF is sent, and the RAR message includes high speed Internet access plan Slightly;
BOSS notifications users have enabled high speed Internet access and current tariff information;
BOSS systems send RAA message to PCRF by Gx interfaces.
Embodiment three
In order to solve foregoing technical problem, the embodiment of the present invention first provides a kind of new PCC network architectures, Fig. 3-1 gives the PCC network architecture schematic diagrams after improving, as shown in figure 3-1, the PCC nets after improvement Network framework mainly includes the equipment such as SPR, AF, PCRF, PGW (PCEF), BOSS (PCEF), Now it is described below:
SPR is used for the tactful signing information for storing user, and these information are produced and passed through by BOSS systems SOAP interface synchronizations are to SPR.The signing information that SPR is provided includes the business that contracted user allows, each The priority of permission business, the QoS information that contracted user allows, the accounting-related information of contracted user's business, Such as access style, positional information and access times, the type of contracted user etc..SPR can be with PCRF equipment Conjunction is set.
Application function (Application Function, AF) is the functional entity for providing application, these Dynamic policy control and charging control are carried out using needing to carry Internet protocol (IP) the access network user. AF is by being that PCRF is according to the industry received using to network application resource to PCRF reporting service informations Information decision of being engaged in PCC rules.AF can also subscribe to IP-CAN dependent events to PCRF, when ordered When event occurs, PCRF reports the event to AF.
PCRF entities obtain user signing contract information by Sp interfaces and SPR entity interactions, pass through Rx interface Service related information is obtained with AF entity interactions, passes through the PCEF entity interactions in Gx interfaces and PGW The information such as subdistrict position where obtaining user, by the PCC policy informations of configuration and user signing contract information, business Information, positional information etc. are combined, and formulate customer service control strategy.In embodiments of the present invention, PCRF The newly-increased Gx interface docking capacities with BOSS (PCEF) are needed, and are supported in a strategic decision-making process In control strategy, each PCEF work(are issued to multiple PCEF functional entitys (such as PGW, BOSS) Energy entity can perform different strategy interactions.In addition, PCRF gives multiple PCEF functional entitys in distributing policy When, strategically rule it should define, the timing and integrality that control strategy issues, to ensure each PCEF Effective execution of functional entity strategy interaction.On this basis, follow-up PCRF can also continue to expand with it is other The Gx interface docking capacities of non-EPC network domain arrangements, and to more during strategic decision-making of support PCEF functional entitys issue control strategy, to support wider PCC tactical managements demand scene.
The information reporting PCRF such as subdistrict position where PCEF entities in PGW (PCEF) collect user, And the policing rule issued according to PCRF completes the nets such as user service data-flow detection, QoS controls, gate Network control function.
The newly-increased Gx interfaces docking capacities PCRF between of BOSS (PCEF), the PCEF realities in BOSS The policing rule that body can issue according to PCRF, complete the strategies such as the product marketing by all kinds of means to user, service The execution of behavior.
If P (n) is n-th policy information in policy-defining information table,
P (n)=(E (n), A (n)) (1);
In formula (1), E (n) is that the trigger condition of tactful P (n) defines information, and A (n) needs for tactful P (n) The action definition information to be performed.Wherein, E (n) expression formula is referring to (3-2), and A (n) expression formula is referring to (3-3);
E (n)=Fn(en1,en2,en3,…,enm) (2);
A (n)={ an1(PEn1),an2(PEn2),an3(PEn3),…,ank(PEnk)}(3);
In formula (2), en1,en2,en3,…,enmFor the related m item atom decision conditions of E (n), each Atom decision condition eniAccording to element factor calculation result of determination such as user signing contract information, business information, positional informations; FnFor by atom decision condition (en1,en2,en3,…,enm) composition condition calculation expression, for calculative strategy Trigger condition.
In formula (3), an1(PEn1),an2(PEn2),an3(PEn3),…,ank(PEnk) it is the related k of A (n) Item atom performs action, and each atom execution acts ani(PEni) with corresponding PCEF entities (PEni) related Connection, i.e. PCRF are notified that corresponding PCEF entities (PEni) perform atom execution action ani;A (n) is by k Item atom execution action an1(PEn1),an2(PEn2),an3(PEn3),…,ank(PEnk) sequence composition, i.e. PCRF Different PCEF entities (PE can be notified respectively according to the order of sequenceni) perform different atom and perform action ani;As each atom execution acts aniAfter running succeeded, next PCEF entities (PE is reinformedni+1) hold The execution of row the next item down atom acts ani+1, as atom execution acts aniFailure is performed, then is needed according to opposite Sequentially the atom of rollback executed performs action { a successivelyni-1,ani-2,ani-3,…,an1, to ensure that tactful P (n) is held Capable integrality.
Below by taking the control of subregion discounted products corresponding strategies as an example, with reference to Fig. 3-2, illustrate based on after improvement The PCC network architectures, the idiographic flow of multisystem strategy execution, it is assumed that P (i) is to be surfed the Net beyond concession section low speed Strategy, P (j) be beyond concession section high speed Internet access strategy, wherein, P (j) priority is higher than P (i);e1For user Contract tactful P (i), e2Contracted tactful P (j) for user, e3Exceed specified location area for user current location Domain;a1(PGW) being performed for PGW reduces the action of user's networking speed, a2(BOSS) recommendation is performed for BOSS High speed Internet access is superimposed product action of contracting for fixed output quotas, a3(PGW) performed for PGW and improve the action of user's networking speed, a4(BOSS) performed for BOSS and notify user that high speed Internet access acts;E (i)=e1and e3, E (j)=e2and e3, A (i)={ a1(PGW), a2(BOSS) }, A (j)={ a3(PGW), a4(BOSS)}.The flow includes:
Step 1, user by BOSS systems buyings subregion discounted products, specify using the product Preferential cell range, in designated area can with high speed Internet access and rate it is preferential, can be with low beyond designated area Speed is surfed the Net and rate are more expensive;
Step 2, BOSS systems are contracted for user exceeds concession section low speed internet policy, that is, tactful P (i) of contracting, And by SOAP interface synchronization strategy signing informations and specified location area to PCRF/SPR;
Step 3, user prepare online, mobile terminal send PDP Context request to create message to PGW/PCEF;
Step 4, PGW/PCEF judge user contracted PCC strategy, collect user current area position, CCR message is sent to PCRF/SPR, consultation business service QoS information by Gx interfaces;
Step 5, PCRF/SPR checks user current location, finds outside designated area, meets E (i) Trigger condition, implementation strategy P (i), PCRF send CCA message to PGW/PCEF by Gx interfaces, A1 (PGW) information is acted comprising execution;
Step 6, PGW/PCEF sends PDP Context establishment response message and started to mobile terminal, user Online;
Step 7, PCRF/SPR sends RAR message to BOSS/PCEF by Gx interfaces, includes execution Act a2 (BOSS) information;
Step 8, BOSS/PCEF notifies user not in specified area by channels such as short message, wechat, Toolbar Surfed the Net in domain, and tariff information of currently surfing the Net, and recommended user orders high speed Internet access and is superimposed product of contracting for fixed output quotas, can Lifting networking speed simultaneously avoids producing high cost;
Step 9, BOSS/PCEF sends RAA message to PCRF/SPR by Gx interfaces;
Step 10, user orders high speed Internet access by channels such as short message, wechat, Toolbar and is superimposed product of contracting for fixed output quotas;
Step 11, BOSS systems are contracted for user exceeds concession section high speed Internet access strategy, that is, tactful P (j) of contracting, And by SOAP interface synchronization strategy signing informations to PCRF/SPR;
Step 12, PCRF/SPR check user current location, find outside designated area, meet E (i), E (j) trigger conditions, because P (j) priority is higher than P (i), implementation strategy P (j), PCRF/SPR are connect by Gx Mouth sends RAR message to PGW/PCEF, includes execution and acts a3 (PGW) information;
Step 13, PGW/PCEF sends PDP Context change request message and used to mobile terminal, adjustment Surf the Net QoS at family;
Step 14, mobile terminal sends PDP Context and changes response message to PGW/PCEF;
Step 15, PGW/PCEF sends RAA message to PCRF/SPR by Gx interfaces;
Step 16, PCRF/SPR sends RAR message to BOSS/PCEF by Gx interfaces, comprising holding A4 (BOSS) information is made in action;
Step 17, BOSS/PCEF notifies user to enable height by channels such as short message, wechat, Toolbar Speed online, and current tariff information;
Step 18, BOSS/PCEF sends RAA message to PCRF/SPR by Gx interfaces;
So far, the flow of multisystem strategy execution terminates.
Below by taking the control of subregion discounted products corresponding strategies as an example, with reference to Fig. 3-3, illustrate based on after improvement The PCC network architectures, the idiographic flow of multisystem strategy execution, the flow include:
Step 1, user by BOSS systems buyings subregion discounted products, specify using the product Preferential cell range, in designated area can with high speed Internet access and rate it is preferential, can be with low beyond designated area Speed is surfed the Net and rate are more expensive;
Step 2, BOSS systems are user's signing strategy, and pass through Simple Object Access Protocol (Simple Object Access Protocol, SOAP) interface synchronization strategy signing information and specified location area give PCRF/SPR;
Step 3, user prepares online, and mobile terminal sends packet data protocol (PDP, Packet Data Protocol) context creation request message is to PGW/PCEF;
Step 4, PGW/PCEF judge user contracted PCC strategy, collect user current area position, CCR message is sent to PCRF/SPR, consultation business service QoS information by Gx interfaces;
Step 5, PCRF/SPR checks user current location, finds outside designated area, PCRF passes through Gx interfaces send CCA message to PGW/PCEF, include superzone domain low speed internet policy;
Step 6, PGW/PCEF sends PDP Context establishment response message and started to mobile terminal, user Online;
Step 7, PCRF/SPR sends RAR message to BOSS/PCEF by Gx interfaces, includes superzone Domain low speed internet policy;
Step 8, BOSS/PCEF notifies user by channels such as short message, wechat, tool bars (Toolbar) Do not surfed the Net in designated area, and tariff information of currently surfing the Net, and recommended user orders high speed Internet access superposition Contract for fixed output quotas product, networking speed can be lifted and avoid producing high cost;
Step 9, BOSS/PCEF sends RAA message to PCRF/SPR by Gx interfaces;
Step 10, user orders high speed Internet access by channels such as short message, wechat, Toolbar and is superimposed product of contracting for fixed output quotas;
Step 11, BOSS systems are user's signing high speed Internet access strategy, and pass through SOAP interface synchronization plans Slightly signing information is to PCRF/SPR;
Step 12, PCRF/SPR sends RAR message to PGW/PCEF by Gx interfaces, comprising at a high speed Internet policy;
Step 13, PGW/PCEF sends PDP Context change request message and used to mobile terminal, adjustment Surf the Net QoS at family;
Step 14, mobile terminal sends PDP Context and changes response message to PGW/PCEF;
Step 15, PGW/PCEF sends RAA message to PCRF/SPR by Gx interfaces;
Step 16, PCRF/SPR sends RAR message to BOSS/PCEF by Gx interfaces, includes height Fast internet policy;
Step 17, BOSS/PCEF notifies user to enable height by channels such as short message, wechat, Toolbar Speed online, and current tariff information;
Step 18, BOSS/PCEF sends RAA message to PCRF/SPR by Gx interfaces;
So far, the flow of multisystem strategy execution terminates.
The embodiment of the present invention is can be seen that from above flow to have the characteristics that:1) PCRF is once tactful After decision-making, it is handed down to multiple PCEF functional entitys and performs different controlling behaviors;2) PCRF is in distributing policy During to each PCEF functional entitys, strategically rule defines the timing and integrality that control strategy issues;3) BOSS systems increase the Gx interfaces with PCRF, are responsible for performing user's marketing service strategy that PCRF is issued Behavior.Compared with prior art, the embodiment of the present invention has following technological merit:1) the present embodiment extends PCRF policy control abilities, PCRF need the newly-increased Gx interface docking capacities with BOSS (PCEF), The policing rule that PCEF entities in BOSS can issue according to PCRF, completes the product by all kinds of means to user The execution of the strategy interactions such as marketing, service.PCRF is supported during a strategic decision-making to multiple PCEF Functional entity (such as PGW, BOSS) issues control strategy, and each PCEF functional entitys are executable not Same strategy interaction.2) PCRF should be advised strategically when distributing policy gives multiple PCEF functional entitys Then define, the timing and integrality that control strategy issues, to ensure each PCEF functional entitys strategy interaction Effective execution.The program enriches the application scenarios of PCC strategies, and strengthen PCC strategies performs effect Fruit, it is easy to carry out user oriented marketing service work.3) on this basis, follow-up PCRF can also continue to The Gx interface docking capacities with other non-EPC network domain arrangements are expanded, and support a strategic decision-making process In control strategy is issued to more PCEF functional entitys, to support wider PCC tactical managements demand field Scape.
Example IV
Based on foregoing embodiment, included by offer of the embodiment of the present invention a kind of PCRF, the PCRF The units such as the first receiving unit, the first transmitting element and the second transmitting element, can be by PCRF Processor is realized;Certainly can also be realized by specific logic circuit;During specific embodiment, Processor can be central processing unit (CPU), microprocessor (MPU), digital signal processor (DSP) Or field programmable gate array (FPGA) etc..
Fig. 4 is the PCRF of the embodiment of the present invention four composition structural representation, as shown in figure 4, the PCRF 400 include the first receiving unit 401, the first determining unit 402, the second determining unit 403, carrying unit 404 and first transmitting element 405, wherein:
First receiving unit 401, for passing through Gx interface network elements PEniThe diameter credit control of transmission please CCR message is sought, the CCR message is used for the service quality QoS information of consultation business service.
First determining unit 402, for determining the external memory in designated area according to the current location of user Meeting the tactful P (i) of E (i) trigger conditions;
Second determining unit 403, for determining execution action a1 (PE according to tactful P (i)ni) information;
The carrying unit 404, for by the a1 (PEni) information is carried on Credit Control Answer CCA and disappears In breath;
First transmitting element 405, for the CCA message to be sent into PE by Gx interfacesni
In other embodiments of the invention, the network element is public data network gateway PGW, accordingly, institute State a1 (PEni) information is a1 (PGW) information.
In other embodiments of the invention, it is low to include superzone domain for the tactful P (i) for meeting E (i) trigger conditions Fast internet policy;Accordingly,
Second determining unit, for the PCRF according to determining superzone domain low speed internet policy PGW a1 (PGW) information;
The carrying unit, for the a1 (PGW) to be carried in Credit Control Answer CCA message;
First transmitting element, for the CCA message to be sent into PE by Gx interfacesni
In other embodiments of the invention, the PCRF also includes the second transmitting element, for sending RAR Message supports BOSS systems to service operation, described to re-authenticate tactful P (i) in request RAR message.
In other embodiments of the invention, the PCRF also includes the second receiving unit, for receiving The tactful P (i) contracted of BOSS system synchronizations and corresponding specified location area information.
It need to be noted that be:Above PCRF implements the description of item, is similar with above method description , have with embodiment of the method identical beneficial effect, therefore do not repeat.It is real for PCRF of the present invention The ins and outs not disclosed in example are applied, those skilled in the art refer to the description of the inventive method embodiment And understand, to save length, repeat no more here.
Embodiment five
Based on foregoing embodiment, the embodiment of the present invention provides a kind of BOSS systems, the BOSS systems The units such as included determining unit, the 5th transmitting element, the 5th receiving unit and the first notification unit, all It can be realized by the processor in PCRF;Certainly can also be realized by specific logic circuit;Having During body embodiment, processor can be central processing unit (CPU), microprocessor (MPU), number Word signal processor (DSP) or field programmable gate array (FPGA) etc..
Fig. 5 is the composition structural representation of the BOSS systems of the embodiment of the present invention five, as shown in figure 5, described BOSS systems 500 include the first signing unit 501, the first synchronization unit 502, the 3rd receiving unit 503 With the first notification unit 504, wherein:
The first signing unit 501, for being the tactful P (i) of user's signing according to the designated area of user;
First synchronization unit 502, for the synchronous tactful P (i) contracted and corresponding specified location area Give Policy and Charging Rules Function PCRF;
3rd receiving unit 503, request RAR message is re-authenticated for receiving the PCRF transmissions, The RAR message includes tactful P (i);
First notification unit 504, for notifying user that current charging state is believed according to the tactful P (i) Breath.
In other embodiments of the invention, the tactful P (i) is surfed the Net for superzone domain low speed, accordingly, institute The first notification unit is stated, for notifying user to be surfed the Net not in designated area and tariff information of currently surfing the Net.
In other embodiments of the invention, the BOSS systems also include the 3rd transmitting element, the second label About unit, the second synchronization unit, the 4th receiving unit, the second notification unit and the 4th transmitting element, wherein: 3rd transmitting element, response RAA message is re-authenticated to PCRF for sending;Second signing Unit, for for user contract high speed Internet access strategy;Second synchronization unit, contracted for synchronization policy To PCRF;4th receiving unit, for receiving the RAR message of PCRF transmissions, the RAR Message package strategy containing high speed Internet access;
Second notification unit, for notifying user to enable high speed Internet access and current tariff information;
4th transmitting element, for sending RAA message to PCRF by Gx interfaces.
It need to be noted that be:The description of above BOSS system embodiment items, it is with above method description Similar, have with embodiment of the method identical beneficial effect, therefore do not repeat.For BOSS of the present invention The ins and outs not disclosed in system embodiment, those skilled in the art refer to the inventive method embodiment Description and understand, for save length, repeat no more here.
It should be understood that " one embodiment " or " embodiment " that specification is mentioned in the whole text means and reality Apply the relevant special characteristic of example, structure or characteristic include at least one embodiment of the present invention in.Therefore, Not necessarily refer in " in one embodiment " or " in one embodiment " that entire disclosure occurs everywhere Identical embodiment.In addition, these specific feature, structure or characteristics can combine in any suitable manner In one or more embodiments.It should be understood that in various embodiments of the present invention, the sequence of above-mentioned each process Number size be not meant to the priority of execution sequence, the execution sequence of each process should be patrolled with its function and inherence Collect and determine, the implementation process without tackling the embodiment of the present invention forms any restriction.The embodiments of the present invention Sequence number is for illustration only, does not represent the quality of embodiment.
It should be noted that herein, term " comprising ", "comprising" or its any other variant meaning Covering including for nonexcludability, so that process, method, article or dress including a series of elements Putting not only includes those key elements, but also the other element including being not expressly set out, or also including being This process, method, article or the intrinsic key element of device.In the absence of more restrictions, by The key element that sentence "including a ..." limits, it is not excluded that in the process including the key element, method, thing Other identical element in product or device also be present.
In several embodiments provided herein, it should be understood that disclosed apparatus and method, can To realize by another way.Apparatus embodiments described above are only schematical, for example, institute The division of unit is stated, only a kind of division of logic function, there can be other dividing mode when actually realizing, Such as:Multiple units or component can combine, or be desirably integrated into another system, or some features can neglect Slightly, or do not perform.In addition, the mutual coupling of shown or discussed each part or direct coupling Close or communication connection can be by some interfaces, the INDIRECT COUPLING or communication connection of equipment or unit, can To be electrical, mechanical or other forms.
The above-mentioned unit illustrated as separating component can be or may not be it is physically separate, as The part that unit is shown can be or may not be physical location;Both a place can be located at, also may be used To be distributed on multiple NEs;Partly or entirely unit therein can be selected according to the actual needs Realize the purpose of this embodiment scheme.
In addition, each functional unit in various embodiments of the present invention can be fully integrated into a processing unit, Can also be each unit individually as a unit, can also two or more units be integrated in one In individual unit;Above-mentioned integrated unit can both be realized in the form of hardware, can also be added using hardware soft The form of part functional unit is realized.
One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that:Realize that all or part of step of above method embodiment can To be completed by the related hardware of programmed instruction, foregoing program can be stored in computer-readable storage In medium, the program upon execution, execution the step of including above method embodiment;And foregoing storage is situated between Matter includes:Movable storage device, read-only storage (Read Only Memory, ROM), magnetic disc or CD etc. is various can be with the medium of store program codes.
Or if the above-mentioned integrated unit of the present invention is realized in the form of software function module and as independently Production marketing or in use, can also be stored in a computer read/write memory medium.Based on so Understanding, the part that the technical scheme of the embodiment of the present invention substantially contributes to prior art in other words can To be embodied in the form of software product, the computer software product is stored in a storage medium, bag Some instructions are included to so that a computer equipment (can be personal computer, server or network Equipment etc.) perform all or part of each embodiment methods described of the present invention.And foregoing storage medium bag Include:Movable storage device, ROM, magnetic disc or CD etc. are various can be with the medium of store program codes.
The foregoing is only a specific embodiment of the invention, but protection scope of the present invention is not limited to This, any one skilled in the art the invention discloses technical scope in, can readily occur in Change or replacement, it should all be included within the scope of the present invention.Therefore, protection scope of the present invention should It is defined by the scope of the claims.

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1. a kind of network strategy control method, it is characterised in that methods described includes:
The diameter credit control that Policy and Charging Rules Function PCRF is sent by Gx interfaces network element please CCR message is sought, the CCR message is used for the service quality QoS information of consultation business service;
The PCRF determines to exist outside designated area according to the current location of user meets trigger condition Strategy;
The PCRF determines to perform action message according to strategy;
The execution action message is carried in Credit Control Answer CCA message by the PCRF, and is passed through The CCA message is sent to network element by Gx interfaces.
2. according to the method for claim 1, it is characterised in that the network element is public data network gateway PGW, accordingly, the action message that performs is the execution action message for grouped data network gateway.
3. according to the method for claim 2, it is characterised in that the strategy bag for meeting trigger condition Include superzone domain low speed internet policy;Accordingly,
The PCRF determinations outside designated area when also including superzone domain low speed internet policy, the PCRF Determine that the PGW's performs action for grouped data network gateway according to superzone domain low speed internet policy Information;
The execution action message for grouped data network gateway is carried on diameter credit control by the PCRF In response CCA message, and the CCA message is sent to by network element by Gx interfaces.
4. according to the method described in any one of claims 1 to 3, it is characterised in that methods described also includes:
The PCRF sends RAR message and supports BOSS systems to service operation, described to re-authenticate request It is tactful in RAR message.
5. according to the method described in any one of claims 1 to 3, it is characterised in that methods described includes:
The PCRF receives the tactful and corresponding specified location area the contracted letter of BOSS system synchronizations Breath.
6. a kind of network strategy control method, it is characterised in that methods described includes:
Service operation support BOSS systems are user's signing strategy, and it is tactful and corresponding synchronously to have contracted Specified location area gives Policy and Charging Rules Function PCRF;
The BOSS systems receive the PCRF transmissions and re-authenticate request RAR message, the RAR Message package is containing strategy;
The BOSS systems notify the current charging status information of user according to the strategy.
7. according to the method for claim 6, it is characterised in that the strategy is surfed the Net for superzone domain low speed, Accordingly, the BOSS systems notify the current charging status information of user according to the strategy, including: The BOSS notifications user is surfed the Net not in designated area and tariff information of currently surfing the Net.
8. according to the method for claim 7, it is characterised in that methods described also includes:
The BOSS systems, which are sent, re-authenticates response RAA message to PCRF;
The BOSS systems are user's signing high speed Internet access strategy, and synchronization policy is contracted to PCRF;
The BOSS systems receive the RAR message that PCRF is sent, and the RAR message is included in high speed Net strategy;
The BOSS notifications user has enabled high speed Internet access and current tariff information;
The BOSS systems send RAA message to PCRF by Gx interfaces.
9. a kind of Policy and Charging Rules Function PCRF, it is characterised in that the PCRF includes the One receiving unit, the first determining unit, the second determining unit, carrying unit and the first transmitting element, wherein:
First receiving unit, for the credit control request CCR sent by Gx interfaces network element Message, the CCR message are used for the service quality QoS information of consultation business service;
First determining unit, for determining symbol outside designated area be present according to the current location of user Close the strategy of trigger condition;
Second determining unit, for being determined to perform action message according to strategy;
The carrying unit, for the execution action message to be carried in Credit Control Answer CCA message;
First transmitting element, for the CCA message to be sent into network element by Gx interfaces.
10. a kind of service operation supports BOSS systems, it is characterised in that the BOSS systems include the One signing unit, the first synchronization unit, the 3rd receiving unit and the first notification unit, wherein:
The first signing unit, for being user's signing strategy according to the designated area of user;
First synchronization unit, for the synchronous tactful and corresponding specified location area contracted to strategy With charging rule functions unit PCRF;
3rd receiving unit, request RAR message, institute are re-authenticated for receiving the PCRF transmissions State RAR message and include strategy;
First notification unit, for notifying the current charging status information of user according to the strategy.
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