WO1999052315A1 - Regional charging method for mobile telephone services - Google Patents

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WO1999052315A1
WO1999052315A1 PCT/DE1999/001028 DE9901028W WO9952315A1 WO 1999052315 A1 WO1999052315 A1 WO 1999052315A1 DE 9901028 W DE9901028 W DE 9901028W WO 9952315 A1 WO9952315 A1 WO 9952315A1
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  • the present invention relates to the charging of mobile radio services (e.g. telephony, answering machine, information services etc.), in particular connections to other mobile radio subscribers or fixed network subscribers.
  • mobile radio services e.g. telephony, answering machine, information services etc.
  • other charging scenarios are also conceivable.
  • distance-dependent tariffs are conceivable, as are already provided in the fixed network.
  • regional charging is proposed.
  • a simple assignment of a mobile radio user to the nearest radio cell is technically easily possible.
  • a call within this radio cell is also possible, but from the customer's point of view it is largely non-transparent and unsatisfactory against the background of the large number of radio cells, since the cell radius can be correspondingly small (small cell) and the number of other participants that can be reached in it Radio cell is correspondingly small, so when it comes to regional mobile phone tariffs, it is important to use the most customer-friendly technical system possible.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide regionally dependent billing of services accessed in a mobile radio network. This object is achieved by the features of claim 1.
  • embodiments of the invention are described, in particular a solution which can, for example, use functions of an intelligent network (IN). It is possible to individually define residence regions that are valid for the mobile radio user in the mobile network area. It is therefore possible for each individual mobile radio user to define a regional structure that is specifically tailored to them and the associated charging information. The definition can be made by the mobile radio user himself, for example by direct input via a terminal or by contact with an operator or a sales point.
  • I intelligent network
  • the definition can also be made on the part of the mobile network, where, for example, the subscriber's customer data can be accessed in order to determine the geographic location of the regions, for example by converting the subscriber's address into geographic coordinates as a point of orientation for the alignment of the regions .
  • Different types of regions can be defined, to which different regional charging information is assigned, such as a fee-relevant classification, special access rights to services, etc.
  • regions of residence of different types can be defined in an overlapping manner, e.g. as a concentric arrangement, with the regions of residence preferably determined by geographical points like centers of circles or corner points of polygons.
  • the participant's place of residence can be defined as the center of one or more regions of residence.
  • a minimum size of the residence regions is ensured by a network-side control device. This is necessary because certain reference points, such as the center of the region, are easy to determine, but a definition of the region alone, for example using the associated radio cell of the mobile radio network, is generally not sufficient. This can either be too small to be used for a meaningful area of residence, or it can only be kept constant to a limited extent, for example due to changes in the supply or distribution of the wireless network structure. It is therefore provided that the control device mentioned, for example an intelligent database, based on the predefined definition of the region of residence, uses regional data, for example from the radio network planning, for the final determination of the regions and, for example, includes radio cells in the area selected by the definition for as long as possible.
  • this determination can also be based on other methods, independent of the reference to radio cells, which allow the current location of the subscriber to be determined, such as transit time measurements, satellite navigation, etc. If necessary or at regular intervals, the determination can be checked can be adjusted if necessary.
  • a home region is defined for a mobile phone user with a regional charging contract. All calls made by the mobile radio user while in the area of his home region are charged at a different tariff (typically cheaper than calls outside the home region) than his calls from other regions of the network.
  • the definition or storage of the data for defining the home zones is preferably carried out in an IN system.
  • the current location region of the mobile radio user can be determined by evaluating the data which are transmitted between the device and the network.
  • the signaling protocols can be accessed, for example, and a corresponding identifier, for example the cell identifier or a regional identifier, can be found in them.
  • a corresponding identifier for example the cell identifier or a regional identifier
  • an IN system can recognize such characteristics in the data and then initiate a comparison with charging information stored on the network, as a result of which regional charging data is created.
  • Fig. 1 shows an exemplary arrangement of residence regions and a representation of the information exchange
  • the mobile radio user already wants tariff clarity if he decides on a certain mobile service.
  • the translation work between customer requirements and the technical system can be carried out here using a regional database.
  • the mobile radio user can e.g. Different regional tariff zones around the home address are offered such as
  • the following data is stored in a regional database: a) The assignment of all addresses to radio cells (“home cell”) b) The distance of all radio cells to one another c) All corresponding radio cells in accordance with the radius specified by the mobile radio user and the respective regional structure.
  • any regional tariff structures can in principle be defined.
  • the limiting feature is not the technical platform, but the tariff transparency that can be handled by mobile radio users.
  • An individual regional tariff customer profile can thus be created. This profile is taken into account when billing the calls made. This creates a highly customized solution. This process is automated in order to relieve the mobile radio user and the seller of the search work relating to the fixed assignment of the address of the mobile radio user to a home cell.
  • the mobile radio user can specify his home cell as the starting point for the regional tariff model by carrying out the corresponding registration procedure at the desired location (1 ).
  • the associated radio cell is identified by the system (2) and recorded in the regional database (3).
  • the charging system accesses this data during calls by the mobile radio user and uses this as the basis to charge the user, which is charged to the mobile radio user (4).
  • a repetition of the procedure is preferably not permitted because of the
  • the Mobiifunk user defines the starting point of the regional tariff system himself. This creates a maximum of transparency and individuality.
  • the regional database can be freely configured with regard to the regional assignment of radio cells. This means that regional structures other than concentric circles can also be mapped.
  • the regional database can be freely configured with regard to the tariff parameters to be entered.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method of regional charging for mobile telephone services in a mobile radio network that includes subscriber terminals. According to said method, regional location areas within the mobile radio network can be individually defined for users. A network-side control device ensures that these location areas have a minimum size. Calls charged according to the momentary regional location area of the mobile radio user are characterized by setting parameters in the call data and regional charging data is generated by means of comparison with pre-defined regional charging information.

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Verfahren zur regional abhängigen Vergebührung von Mobilfunk-DienstleistungenProcedure for regionally dependent charging for mobile radio services
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft die Vergebührung von Mobilfunk- Dienstleistungen (z.B. Telefonie, Anrufbeantworter, Informationsdienste etc.), insbesondere von Verbindungen zu anderen Mobilfunkteilnehmern oder Festnetzteilnehmern. Neben einer rein pauschalen Vergebührung pro abgerufener Dienstleistung bzw. pro Zeiteinheit der dafür notwendigen Zeit sind auch andere Vergebührungsszenarien denkbar. Einerseits sind eπtfernungsabhängige Tarife denkbar, wie sie bereits im Festnetz vorgesehen sind. Alternativ dazu wird eine regional abhängige Vergebührung (Regional Charging) vorgeschlagen.The present invention relates to the charging of mobile radio services (e.g. telephony, answering machine, information services etc.), in particular connections to other mobile radio subscribers or fixed network subscribers. In addition to a flat fee for each service or time unit of the time required, other charging scenarios are also conceivable. On the one hand, distance-dependent tariffs are conceivable, as are already provided in the fixed network. Alternatively, regional charging is proposed.
Eine einfache Zuordnung eines Mobilfunknutzern zur πächstgelegenen Funkzelle ist technisch leicht möglich. Ein Telefonat innerhalb dieser Funkzelle als „Ortsgespräch" zu bewerten ist ebenso leicht möglich, aus Kundensicht aber weitgehend intransparent und vor dem Hintergrund der Vielzahl von Fuπkzellen unbefriedigend, da der Zellradius entsprechend klein sein kann (Kleinzelle) und die Anzahl der erreichbaren anderen Teilnehmer in dieser Funkzelle entsprechend gering ist. Somit kommt es bei einer regionalen Mobilfunk-Tarifierung darauf an, ein möglichst kundenfreundliches technisches System zugrundezulegen.A simple assignment of a mobile radio user to the nearest radio cell is technically easily possible. A call within this radio cell as "local call" is also possible, but from the customer's point of view it is largely non-transparent and unsatisfactory against the background of the large number of radio cells, since the cell radius can be correspondingly small (small cell) and the number of other participants that can be reached in it Radio cell is correspondingly small, so when it comes to regional mobile phone tariffs, it is important to use the most customer-friendly technical system possible.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine regional abhängige Vergebührung abgerufener Dienstleistungen in einem Mobilfunknetz bereitzustellen. Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1. Im folgenden werden Ausführungsformen der Erfindung beschrieben, insbesondere dabei eine Lösung, die beispielsweise auf Funktionen eines Intelligenten Netzwerkes (IN) zurückgreifen kann. Es können im Mobilfunk-Netzgebiet für den Mobiifunknutzer individuell für ihn gültige Aufenthaltsregionen definiert werden. Somit ist für jeden einzelnen Mobiifunknutzer die Definition einer speziell auf ihn abgestimmten Regionalstruktur mit den zugehörigen Vergebührungsinformationen möglich. Die Definition kann durch den Mobiifunknutzer selbst erfolgen, z.B. durch direkte Eingabe über ein Endgerät oder durch Kontakt mit einem Operator oder einer Verkaufsstelle. Es kann jedoch auch die Definition auch von Seiten des Mobilfuπknetzes erfolgen, wobei z.B. auf die Kundendaten des Teilnehmers zugegriffen werden kann, um die geographische Lage der Regionen festzulegen, z.B. durch eine Umsetzung der Adresse des Teilnehmers in geographische Koordinaten als Orientierungspunkt für die Ausrichtung der Regionen. Dabei können unterschiedliche Arten von Regionen definiert werden, denen unterschiedliche regionale Vergebührungsinformationen zugeordnet sind wie z.B. eine gebührenrelevante Klassifizierung, besondere Zugangsrechte zu Diensten etc. Es können mehrere Aufenthaltsregionen unterschiedlicher Art überlappend definiert werden, z.B. als konzentrische Anordnung, wobei die Aufeπthaltsregionen bevorzugt durch geographische Punkte festgelegt werden können, wie durch Mittelpunkte von Kreisen oder Eckpunkte von Polygonzügen. So kann z.B. der Wohnort des Teilnehmers als Mittelpunkt einer oder mehrerer Aufenthaltsregionen definiert werden.The object of the present invention is to provide regionally dependent billing of services accessed in a mobile radio network. This object is achieved by the features of claim 1. In the following, embodiments of the invention are described, in particular a solution which can, for example, use functions of an intelligent network (IN). It is possible to individually define residence regions that are valid for the mobile radio user in the mobile network area. It is therefore possible for each individual mobile radio user to define a regional structure that is specifically tailored to them and the associated charging information. The definition can be made by the mobile radio user himself, for example by direct input via a terminal or by contact with an operator or a sales point. However, the definition can also be made on the part of the mobile network, where, for example, the subscriber's customer data can be accessed in order to determine the geographic location of the regions, for example by converting the subscriber's address into geographic coordinates as a point of orientation for the alignment of the regions . Different types of regions can be defined, to which different regional charging information is assigned, such as a fee-relevant classification, special access rights to services, etc. Several regions of residence of different types can be defined in an overlapping manner, e.g. as a concentric arrangement, with the regions of residence preferably determined by geographical points like centers of circles or corner points of polygons. For example, the participant's place of residence can be defined as the center of one or more regions of residence.
Wichtig dabei ist, daß durch eine netzseitige Kontrolleinrichtung eine Mindestgröße der Aufenthaltsregioneπ sichergestellt wird. Dies ist notwendig, da zwar gewisse Referenzpunkte wie z.B. der Mittelpunkt der Region leicht festzulegen sind, jedoch eine Festlegung der Region allein z.B. über die zugehörige Funkzelle des Mobilfunknetzes in der Regel nicht ausreicht. Diese kann entweder zu klein sein, um für eine sinnvolle Aufenthaltsregion verwendet zu werden, oder sie kann z.B. durch Änderungen in der Versorgung oder Aufteilung der Fuπknetzstruktur nur bedingt konstant gehalten werden. Somit wird vorgesehen, daß die genannte Kontrolleinrichtung, beispielsweise eine intelligente Datenbasis, auf Grundlage der vorgegebenen Definition der Aufenthaltsregion vorhandene Regionaldaten, z.B. aus der Funknetzplanuπg, zur endgültigen Festlegung der Regionen heranzieht und beispielsweise so lange Funkzellen mit in das durch die Definition ausgewählte Gebiet einbezieht, bis eine Region der gewünschten Mindestgröße für den Mobiifunknutzer entsprechend der für ihn gültigen Definition festgelegt ist. Es kann diese Festlegung jedoch auch unabhängig von der Bezugnahme auf Funkzellen auf andere Verfahren gestützt werden, die es erlauben, den momentanen Aufenthaltsort des Teilnehmers zu bestimmen, wie Laufzeitmessungen, Satellitennavigation etc. Bei Bedarf oder in regelmäßigen Abständen kann eine Überprüfung der Festlegung erfolgen, die gegebenenfalls angepaßt werden kann.It is important here that a minimum size of the residence regions is ensured by a network-side control device. This is necessary because certain reference points, such as the center of the region, are easy to determine, but a definition of the region alone, for example using the associated radio cell of the mobile radio network, is generally not sufficient. This can either be too small to be used for a meaningful area of residence, or it can only be kept constant to a limited extent, for example due to changes in the supply or distribution of the wireless network structure. It is therefore provided that the control device mentioned, for example an intelligent database, based on the predefined definition of the region of residence, uses regional data, for example from the radio network planning, for the final determination of the regions and, for example, includes radio cells in the area selected by the definition for as long as possible. until a region of the desired minimum size for the mobile radio user is defined in accordance with the definition valid for him. However, this determination can also be based on other methods, independent of the reference to radio cells, which allow the current location of the subscriber to be determined, such as transit time measurements, satellite navigation, etc. If necessary or at regular intervals, the determination can be checked can be adjusted if necessary.
Für einen Mobilfunknutzern mit einem Regional Charging Vertrag wird z.B eine Heimatregion definiert. Alle Gespräche die der Mobiifunknutzer führt, während er sich im Bereich seiner Heimatregion aufhält, werden mit einem anderen Tarif vergebührt (typischerweise billiger als Gespräche außerhalb der Heimatregion), als seine Gespräche aus anderen Regionen des Netzes. Die Festlegung bzw. Speicheruπg der Daten zur Definition der Heimzonen erfolgt bevorzugt in einem IN-System.For example, a home region is defined for a mobile phone user with a regional charging contract. All calls made by the mobile radio user while in the area of his home region are charged at a different tariff (typically cheaper than calls outside the home region) than his calls from other regions of the network. The definition or storage of the data for defining the home zones is preferably carried out in an IN system.
Die Ermittlung der momentanen Aufenthaltsregion des Mobilfunknutzers kann über die Auswertung der Daten erfolgen, welche zwischen dem Eπdgerät und dem Netz übertragen werden. Es kann dabei z.B. auf die Signalisierungsprotokolle zugegriffen werden und denen eine entsprechende Kennung z.B. die Zellkennung oder eine Regionalkennung, entnommen werden. Beispielsweise kann ein IN-System solche Keπnungeπ in den Daten erkennen und dann einen Vergleich mit netzseitig gespeicherten Vergebührungsinformationen initiieren, in dessen Folge regionale Vergebührungsdaten erstellt werden. Anhand der Figur 1 wird im folgenden ein spezielles Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung erläutert. Es zeigtThe current location region of the mobile radio user can be determined by evaluating the data which are transmitted between the device and the network. The signaling protocols can be accessed, for example, and a corresponding identifier, for example the cell identifier or a regional identifier, can be found in them. For example, an IN system can recognize such characteristics in the data and then initiate a comparison with charging information stored on the network, as a result of which regional charging data is created. A special embodiment of the invention is explained below with reference to FIG. 1. It shows
Fig. 1 Eine beispielhafte Anordnung von Aufenthaltsregionen und eine Darstellung des InformationsaustauschesFig. 1 shows an exemplary arrangement of residence regions and a representation of the information exchange
Der Mobiifunknutzer möchte bereits Tarifklarheit, wenn er sich für einen bestimmten Mobilfunkdienst entscheidet. Hier kann durch eine Regionaldatenbank die Übersetzungsarbeit zwischen Kundenforderung und technischem System geleistet werden. Dem Mobiifunknutzer können z.B. verschiedene Regionaltarifzonen rund um die Heimatadresse angeboten werden wieThe mobile radio user already wants tariff clarity if he decides on a certain mobile service. The translation work between customer requirements and the technical system can be carried out here using a regional database. The mobile radio user can e.g. Different regional tariff zones around the home address are offered such as
Nationale Dienstenutzung = Basistarif Region 20km um die Heimatadresse = Basistarif x Faktor X Region 50km um die Heimatadresse = Basistarif x Faktor Y Region 100km um die Heimatadresse = Basistarif x Faktor Z etc.National service use = basic tariff region 20km around the home address = basic tariff x factor X region 50km around the home address = basic tariff x factor Y region 100km around the home address = basic tariff x factor Z etc.
In eine Regionaldatenbank werden folgende Daten hinterlegt: a) Die Zuordnung aller Adressen zu Funkzellen („Heimatzelle") b) Die Entfernung aller Funkzelleπ zueinander c) Alle entsprechenden Funkzellen gemäß des vom Mobiifunknutzer vorgegebenen Radius und der jeweiligen Regionalstruktur.The following data is stored in a regional database: a) The assignment of all addresses to radio cells (“home cell”) b) The distance of all radio cells to one another c) All corresponding radio cells in accordance with the radius specified by the mobile radio user and the respective regional structure.
Darüber hinaus können prinzipiell beliebige regionale Tarifstrukturen definiert werden. Begrenzendes Merkmal ist nicht die technische Plattform, sondern die für den Mobiifunknutzer handhabbare Tariftranspareπz.In addition, any regional tariff structures can in principle be defined. The limiting feature is not the technical platform, but the tariff transparency that can be handled by mobile radio users.
Somit kann ein individuelles Regional-Tarif-Kundenprofil erstellt werden. Dieses Profil wird bei der Abrechnung der geführten Gespräche berücksichtigt. Damit wird eine in höchstem Maße benutzerindividuelle Lösung geschaffen. Um den Mobiifunknutzer und den Verkäufer von der Sucharbeit bezüglich der festen Zuordnung der Adresse des Mobilfunknutzers zu einer Heimatzelle zu entlasten, wird dieser Prozess automatisiert. Hier kann der Mobiifunknutzer einmal z.B. nach Eingabe der PIN-Code-Nummer und der Registrierung durch das Funknetz z.B. zu Hause oder am Ort seiner Wahl seine Heimatzelle als Ausgangspunkt für das Regionaltarifmodell dadurch festlegen, daß die entsprechende Registrierungsprozedur an dem gewünschten Ort durchgeführt wird (1 ). Die zugehörige Funkzelle wird vom System identifiziert (2) und in der Regionaldatenbank festgeschrieben (3). Das Vergebührungssystem greift dann bei Gesprächen des Mobilfunknuters auf diese Daten zu und führt auf deren Grundlage die Vergebührung durch, die dem Mobiifunknutzer in Rechnung gestellt wird (4).An individual regional tariff customer profile can thus be created. This profile is taken into account when billing the calls made. This creates a highly customized solution. This process is automated in order to relieve the mobile radio user and the seller of the search work relating to the fixed assignment of the address of the mobile radio user to a home cell. Here, once the PIN code number has been entered and the radio network has registered, for example at home or at the location of their choice, the mobile radio user can specify his home cell as the starting point for the regional tariff model by carrying out the corresponding registration procedure at the desired location (1 ). The associated radio cell is identified by the system (2) and recorded in the regional database (3). The charging system then accesses this data during calls by the mobile radio user and uses this as the basis to charge the user, which is charged to the mobile radio user (4).
Eine Wiederholung der Prozedur wird vorzugsweise nicht zugelassen, weil derA repetition of the procedure is preferably not permitted because of the
Mobiifunknutzer sonst an beliebigen Orten immer zum günstigsten Regioπaltarif telefonieren könnte. Alle weiteren Prozeßschritte beziehen sich auf eine Verknüpfung des systemtechnisch identizierten Regionalprofils mit einer Vergebührungseinheit (Billing-Server), der die Daten für die monatliche Abrechnung sammelt. Durch das GSM-Leistungsmerkmal „Location Update" ist die Aufenthaltszelle systemtechnisch ermittelbar.Mobiifunknuser otherwise could always make calls at any place at the cheapest regional tariff. All other process steps relate to linking the regionally identified regional profile with a billing unit (billing server), which collects the data for monthly billing. With the GSM "Location Update" feature, the residence cell can be determined in terms of system technology.
• Durch die Zwischenschaltung einer Regionaldatenbank ist eine Überstezungs- arbeit zwischen einer technischen Tarifplattform und einer individualisierten kundenfreuπdlichen regionalen Tarifgestaltung möglich.• By interposing a regional database, it is possible to work between a technical tariff platform and an individualized, customer-friendly regional tariff structure.
• Der Ausgangspunkt des regionalen Tarifsystems wird automatisch erfaßt.• The starting point of the regional tariff system is automatically recorded.
• Der Mobiifunknutzer definiert den Ausgangspunkt des regionalen Tarifsystems selbst. Damit wird ein Höchstmaß an Transparenz und Individualität geschaffen. Die Regionaldatenbank ist bzgl. der regionalen Zuordnung von Funkzellen frei gestaltbar. Damit sind auch andere Regioπalstrukturen als z.B. konzentrische Kreise abbildbar.• The Mobiifunk user defines the starting point of the regional tariff system himself. This creates a maximum of transparency and individuality. The regional database can be freely configured with regard to the regional assignment of radio cells. This means that regional structures other than concentric circles can also be mapped.
Die Regionaldatenbank ist bzgl. der einzugebenden Tarifparameter frei gestaltbar. The regional database can be freely configured with regard to the tariff parameters to be entered.

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1 . Verfahren zur regional abhängigen Vergebührung von Mobilfunk- Dienstleistungen in Mobilfunknetzen mit Teilnehmerendgeräten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Mobilfunk-Netzgebiet für den Mobiifunknutzer individuell für ihn gültige1 . Method for regionally dependent charging of mobile radio services in mobile radio networks with subscriber terminals, characterized in that the mobile radio network area for the mobile radio user is individually valid for him
Aufenthaltsregionen definiert werden können, eine netzseitige Kontrolleinrichtung eine Mindestgröße dieser Aufenthaltsregionen sicherstellt, zu vergebührende Verbindungen entsprechend der momentanenRegions of residence can be defined, a network-side control device ensures a minimum size of these regions of residence, connections to be charged according to the current
Aufenthaltsregion des Mobilfunknutzers durch setzen von Parametern in denLocation region of the mobile phone user by setting parameters in the
Verbindungsdaten gekennzeichnet werden und durch Vergleich mit vordefinierten regionalen Vergebührungsinformationen regional abhängige Vergebührungsdaten erstellt werden.Connection data are identified and regionally dependent billing data are created by comparison with predefined regional billing information.
2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mehrere Arten von Aufeπthaltsregionen definiert werden können, denen unterschiedliche regionale Vergebührungsinformationen zugeordnet sind.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that several types of Aufeπhalttsregions can be defined, which are assigned different regional billing information.
3. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 - 2, dadurch gekenneichnet, daß eine gebührenrelevante Klassifizierung der Aufenthaltsregioπen erfolgt.3. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the stay regions are classified according to fees.
4. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 - 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die individuellen Aufenthaltsregioneπ pro Mobiifunknutzer konzentrisch angeordnet sind.4. The method according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that the individual stay regions are arranged concentrically per mobile radio user.
5. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 - 4 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Definition der Aufenthaltsregionen durch die Festlegung geographischer Punkte erfolgt.5. The method according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that the definition of the regions of residence is carried out by defining geographical points.
6. Verfahren nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die geographischen Punkte Mittelpunkte von Kreisen definieren.6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that the geographical points define centers of circles.
7. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 - 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Ermittlung der Aufenthaltsregion des Mobilfunknutzers über die Auswertung von zwischen dem Teilnehmereπdgerät und dem Netz übertragenen Daten erfolgt.7. The method according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that the determination of the location region of the mobile radio user is carried out via the evaluation of data transmitted between the subscriber device and the network.
8. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 - 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Aufenthaltsregion des Teilnehmerendgerätes über die geographische Lage der das Endgerät versorgenden Feststatioπ ermittelt wird. 8. The method according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that the location region of the subscriber terminal is determined via the geographic location of the Feststatioπ supplying the terminal.
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