WO2016078090A1 - 计费控制装置、方法及系统 - Google Patents

计费控制装置、方法及系统 Download PDF

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WO2016078090A1
WO2016078090A1 PCT/CN2014/091929 CN2014091929W WO2016078090A1 WO 2016078090 A1 WO2016078090 A1 WO 2016078090A1 CN 2014091929 W CN2014091929 W CN 2014091929W WO 2016078090 A1 WO2016078090 A1 WO 2016078090A1
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王毓芳
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罗武军
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  • Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of communications, and, more particularly, to a charging control apparatus, method, and system.
  • the traffic 800 service is a service mainly charged to an Over Served (Over The Top, OTT) Service Provider (SP).
  • OTT SP can be called a corporate group or simply a group.
  • the traffic 800 business is mainly paid by the enterprise group, and can obtain more value-added business returns. For example, more traffic can be obtained, and the work efficiency of the employees of the enterprise group can be improved. Users can have a better experience of accessing traffic 800 services regardless of the cost. Operators' network investments can be more digested and gain more opportunities for expansion.
  • An OTT SP may provide multiple traffic 800 services.
  • the operator needs to separately assign a charging identifier to each traffic 800 service.
  • Operators need to be able to quickly and easily deploy new traffic 800 services, flexibly and dynamically adapt to changes in OTT SP servers, and ensure that users' traffic 800 services are accurately and free of charge.
  • each OTT SP provides a server address/host list of traffic 800 services, or a list of Uniform Resource Locators (URLs).
  • the service provider and the charging identifier corresponding to the server address/host list or the URL list are provided by the operator. All the information needs to be pre-configured on the Policy and Charging Enforcement Function (PCEF).
  • PCEF Policy and Charging Enforcement Function
  • Embodiments of the present invention provide a charging control apparatus, method, and system, which can reduce the workload of configuring on a PCEF.
  • a charging control apparatus when a user equipment UE accesses an operator When the OTT service provider SP charges the business, it includes:
  • a receiver configured to receive flow description information from a policy and charging enforcement function PCEF, where the flow description information is obtained by the PCEF according to a data flow received from the UE;
  • a processor configured to determine, according to the flow description information received by the receiver, a service identifier corresponding to the data flow
  • a transmitter configured to send the service identifier determined by the processor to the PCEF, so that the PCEF performs charging on the service according to the service identifier.
  • the processor is further configured to determine, according to the flow description information received by the receiver, a charging corresponding to the data flow.
  • the transmitter is further configured to send the charging identifier to the PCEF.
  • the receiver is further configured to receive a user identifier of the UE;
  • the processor is further configured to determine whether the user identifier has a corresponding relationship with the service identifier
  • the transmitter is configured to send the service identifier and the charging identifier to the PCEF when the processor determines that the user identifier has a corresponding relationship with the service identifier.
  • the receiver is further configured to receive the device or service operation of the OTT SP.
  • the processor is configured to generate first matching information according to the user registration information, where the first matching information includes a correspondence between a user identifier and a service identifier.
  • the processor is configured to: determine, according to the first matching information, Whether the user identifier has a corresponding relationship with the service identifier.
  • the receiver is further configured to receive a user that is sent by the device of the OTT SP. registration message;
  • the transmitter is further configured to send the user registration information to the service operation support system BOSS.
  • the receiver is further configured to obtain a service identifier and a charging identifier configured by an operator, and receive a service rule set sent by the device of the OTT SP;
  • the processor is further configured to generate second matching information according to the service rule set, where the second matching information includes a correspondence between a service rule set, a service identifier, and a charging identifier.
  • the processor is further configured to determine, according to the second matching information, The service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data flow.
  • the receiver is further configured to acquire a service identifier and a billing configured by an operator. Identifying and receiving a set of business rules sent by the device of the OTT SP;
  • the transmitter is further configured to send the service identifier and the charging identifier to a policy and charging rule function PCRF;
  • the processor is further configured to generate third matching information according to the service rule set, where the third matching information includes a correspondence between a service rule set and a service identifier.
  • the receiver is further configured to receive a user that is sent by the device of the OTT SP. registration message;
  • the transmitter is further configured to send the user registration information to the PCRF.
  • the second aspect provides a policy and charging execution function PCEF.
  • PCEF policy and charging execution function
  • a receiver configured to receive a data stream sent by the UE
  • a processor configured to parse the data stream, and determine flow description information of the data stream
  • a transmitter configured to send the flow description information determined by the processor to a charging control device
  • the receiver is further configured to receive a service identifier sent by the charging control device, where the service identifier is determined by the charging control device according to the flow description information;
  • the processor is further configured to perform online/offline charging on the service according to the service identifier received by the receiver.
  • the receiver is further configured to receive a charging identifier sent by the charging control device;
  • the processor is specifically configured to perform online/offline charging on the service according to the service identifier and the charging identifier.
  • the processor is further configured to determine whether the UE is registered with the service
  • the transmitter is specifically configured to: when the processor determines that the UE is registered with the service, send the flow description information to the charging control device.
  • a policy and charging rule function PCRF including:
  • a receiver configured to receive a service identifier and a charging identifier from the charging control device, and receive user registration information from the charging control device or the service operation support system BOSS;
  • a processor configured to generate a policy control and charging PCC policy according to the user registration information, the service identifier, and the charging identifier received by the receiver.
  • a business operation support system BOSS including:
  • a transmitter configured to send the user registration information received by the receiver to the charging control device.
  • the receiver when the service that is charged to the OTT service provider SP on the operator is a backward-paid service, the receiver is specifically used to Receiving the user registration information from a device of the OTT SP;
  • the receiver is specifically configured to receive the user registration information from the user equipment UE.
  • a device for an OTT service provider SP above an operator including:
  • a transmitter configured to send the set of service rules to the charging control device.
  • the service charged to the OTT SP is a backward paid service
  • the processor is further configured to generate user registration information
  • the transmitter is further configured to send the user registration information to the charging control device or the service operation support system BOSS.
  • a billing system including:
  • a method for charging is provided.
  • the method includes:
  • the determining, according to the flow description information, the service identifier corresponding to the data flow including:
  • Sending the service identifier to the PCEF includes:
  • the user identifier of the UE is received from the PCEF;
  • Sending the service identifier and the charging identifier to the PCEF including:
  • the service identifier and the charging identifier are sent to the PCEF.
  • the method before the receiving the flow description information from the PCEF, the method further includes:
  • the first matching information is generated according to the user registration information, where the first matching information includes a correspondence between the user identifier and the service identifier.
  • the determining whether the user identifier and the service identifier have a corresponding relationship include:
  • the method before the receiving the flow description information from the PCEF, the method further includes:
  • the method before the receiving the flow description information from the PCEF, the method further includes:
  • the second matching information includes a correspondence between the service rule set, the service identifier, and the charging identifier.
  • the determining, according to the flow description information, the service identifier corresponding to the data flow And billing identifiers including:
  • the method before the receiving the flow description information from the PCEF, the method further includes:
  • the method before the receiving the flow description information from the PCEF, the method further includes:
  • the user registration information is sent to the PCRF.
  • the eighth aspect provides a method for charging, where the method is performed by the policy and charging execution function PCEF.
  • the method includes:
  • Receiving the service identifier sent by the charging control device including:
  • Performing online/offline charging for the service according to the service identifier including:
  • the method further includes:
  • the sending the flow description information to the charging control device includes:
  • the flow description information is sent to the charging control device.
  • a ninth aspect provides a method for charging, where the method is performed by a policy and charging rule function PCRF, including:
  • a method for charging is provided, where the method is performed by a service operation support system BOSS, including:
  • the user registration information is sent to the charging control device.
  • the receiving the user registration information includes:
  • the receiving the user registration information includes:
  • the user registration information is received from the user equipment UE.
  • a method for charging is provided, where the method is performed by an OTT service provider SP device on an operator, including:
  • the set of business rules is sent to the charging control device.
  • the service charged to the OTT SP is a backward paid service, it also includes:
  • the PCEF may obtain the service identifier from the charging control device.
  • the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data flow can be obtained by the PCEF without configuring the service identifier and the charging identifier on the PCEF, thereby reducing the workload during configuration.
  • 1 is a system or network framework diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a charge control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic structural view of a PCEF according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the structure of a PCRF according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a schematic structural view of a BOSS according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of an apparatus of an OTT SP according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a signaling flow diagram of a method in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 12 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 15 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 16 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 17 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 18 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 19 is a schematic structural diagram of a system for charging according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 20 is a flow chart of a method of charging in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 21 is a flow chart of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 22 is a flow chart of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 23 is a flow chart of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • 24 is a flow chart of a method of charging in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a system or network framework diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the system 10 shown in FIG. 1 includes a charging control device 102, a Policy and Charging Enforcement Function (PCEF) 108, a Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) 110, and a service operation.
  • PCEF Policy and Charging Enforcement Function
  • PCF Policy and Charging Rules Function
  • BOSS Support & System
  • FIG. 1 also shows a device 106, a base station 109, and a user equipment (UE) 112 of an Over The Top (OTT) Service Provider (SP).
  • OTT Over The Top
  • SP Service Provider
  • the UE may also be referred to as a terminal, a subscriber unit, a subscriber station, a mobile station, a mobile station, a remote station, a remote terminal, a mobile device, a user terminal, a mobile terminal, and a wireless communication device. Backup, user agent or user device.
  • the UE may be a cellular phone, a cordless phone, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phone, a Wireless Local Loop (WLL) station, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), with wireless communication.
  • SIP Session Initiation Protocol
  • WLL Wireless Local Loop
  • PDA Personal Digital Assistant
  • the system 10 shown in FIG. 1 is used to charge a service charged to an OTT SP.
  • the service charged to the OTT SP may also be referred to as a traffic 800 service or a unified payment service.
  • the PCRF 110 can make a decision on the charging and control policy of the user according to the subscription information of the user, and send it to the PCEF 108.
  • the PCEF 108 may be responsible for receiving the charging and control policies authorized by the PCRF 110 for individual users and implementing the charging and control policies.
  • the BOSS 104 is located in the carrier network and can be responsible for contract management of user packages and online/offline accounting.
  • the charging control device 102 may also be referred to as a traffic 800 service platform, or simply as a traffic 800 platform.
  • the charging control device 102 can have a first interface, a second interface, a third interface, and a fourth interface.
  • the charging control device 102 can communicate with the BOSS 104 via a first interface; communicate with the device 106 of the OTT SP via a second interface; communicate with the PCEF 108 via a third interface; and communicate with the PCRF 110 via a fourth interface.
  • the charging control apparatus 102 may include an interface processing unit, configured to manage the first interface, the second interface, the third interface, and the fourth interface.
  • the interface processing unit can be implemented by a processor within the billing control device 102.
  • the BOSS 104 can have a corresponding BOSS interface to communicate with the billing control device 102.
  • the device 106 of the OTT SP can have a corresponding interface to communicate with the charging control device 102.
  • the corresponding interface of the device of the OTT SP may be an interface on the server of the OTT SP.
  • the PCEF 108 may have a corresponding PCEF interface to communicate with the billing control device 102.
  • the PCEF has enabled the Service Awareness (SA) function.
  • SA Service Awareness
  • PCRF 110 may have a corresponding PCRF interface to communicate with the charging control device 102.
  • the PCRF 110 and the PCEF 108 can communicate via the Gx interface.
  • the PCEF 108 and the BOSS 104 can communicate via the Gy/Ga/Gz interface.
  • the device 106 of the OTT SP may be an OTT server, and the device 106 of the OTT SP has functions such as authentication, user group management, and the like.
  • the charging control device 102 can include a receiver 1022, a processor 1024, and a transmitter. Transmitter 1026.
  • PCEF 108 can include a receiver 1082, a processor 1084, and a transmitter 1086.
  • PCRF 110 may include a receiver 1102, a processor 1104, and a transmitter 1106.
  • BOSS 104 can include a receiver 1042, a processor 1044, and a transmitter 1046.
  • the device 106 of the OTT SP can include a receiver 1062, a processor 1064, and a transmitter 1066.
  • the UE 112 when the UE 112 performs service access, the UE 112 sends the data stream to the PCEF 108 through the base station 109. Further, the system shown in FIG. 1 can be used to complete a charging operation for the service.
  • the service may be a service that charges the OTT SP, that is, the service is a traffic 800 service.
  • FIG. 7 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method shown in Figure 7 includes:
  • Receiver 1082 of PCEF 108 receives the data stream transmitted by UE 112.
  • UE 112 may send the data stream to PCEF 108.
  • the data stream may be a data stream of traffic charged to the OTT SP.
  • the UE 112 sends a user activation request to the PCEF 108.
  • the PCEF 108 acquires a Policy Control and Charging (PCC) policy from the PCRF 110.
  • the PCRF 110 performs policy authorization and delivers the dynamic rules to the PCEF 108.
  • the PCEF 108 performs policy installation based on the dynamic rules and sends a User Activation Success Response message to the UE 112.
  • PCC Policy Control and Charging
  • the processor 1084 of the PCEF 108 parses the data stream and obtains stream description information of the data stream.
  • the parsing of the data stream may include identifying L3/4 information, L7 information, and the like of the data stream.
  • the L3/4 information may include an Internet Protocol (IP) address, a port number, a protocol number, and the like.
  • the L7 information may include: a URL address, an L7 protocol type, and the like.
  • the stream description information may include L3/4 information and/or L7 information of the data stream, and the like.
  • the transmitter 1086 of the PCEF 108 transmits the flow description information to the charging control device 102.
  • the processor 1024 of the charging control device 102 determines, according to the flow description information, a service identifier and a charging identifier of a service that is charged to the OTT SP.
  • the service identifier may be a service ID of the service
  • the charging identifier may be a charging group (RG).
  • the second matching information may be stored in the charging control device 102, where the second matching information includes a correspondence between a service rule set, a service identifier, and a charging identifier.
  • each business rule set may include L3/4 information, L7 information, and the like.
  • the L3/4 information may include an IP address, a port number, a protocol number, and the like;
  • the L7 information may include a URL address, an L7 protocol type, and the like.
  • the invention is not limited thereto.
  • the set of business rules may also be referred to as a set of filtering rule information.
  • the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the certain service rule set may be determined according to the second matching information, and the service corresponding to the certain service rule set may be determined.
  • the identifier and the charging identifier are determined as the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the stream description information, that is, the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data stream.
  • the sender 1026 of the charging control device 102 sends the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data stream to the PCEF 108, so that the PCEF 108 charges the service according to the service identifier and the charging identifier.
  • the PCEF 108 when the UE 112 performs the traffic 800 service access, the PCEF 108 sends the flow description information to the charging control device 102, and the charging control device 102 determines the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data flow. Send to PCEF 108.
  • the service identifier and the charging identifier are not required to be configured on the PCEF 108, and the PCEF 108 can obtain the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data flow, thereby reducing the configuration workload of the PCEF 108.
  • the processor 1084 of the PCEF 108 performs online/offline charging according to the service identifier and the charging identifier.
  • the billing is for the service with the service identifier.
  • the PCEF 108 can implement the online/offline charging function together with the BOSS 104. After 706, it may also be included (not shown in Figure 7):
  • the transmitter 1086 of the PCEF 108 sends a Credit Control Request (CCR) message to the BOSS 104.
  • CCR Credit Control Request
  • the CCR message may include the service identity, the charging identity, and the user identity of the UE 112.
  • the user identifier may be a Mobile Subscriber International ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network)/PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) number (MSISDN).
  • MSISDN Mobile Subscriber International ISDN
  • PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
  • the user identification can be a phone number.
  • the processor 1044 of the BOSS 104 performs a differentiated rating.
  • the BOSS 104 may determine, according to the user registration information, whether the UE 112 is registered with the service having the service identifier, and further determines that the service is charged or free for the UE 112.
  • the BOSS 104 may perform a chargeback process on the user account of the UE 112 based on the charging identifier. For example, different billing identifiers can correspond to different prices.
  • the service charged to the OTT SP is a backward paid service, that is, the service is completely paid by the OTT SP
  • the user registration information is provided by the device of the OTT SP.
  • the service is a forward-paid service, that is, the UE also needs to pay in addition to the payment by the OTT SP
  • the user registration information is generated by the user performing a service contract in the BOSS system.
  • the sender 1046 of the BOSS 104 sends a Credit Control Answer (CCA) message to the PCEF 108.
  • CCA Credit Control Answer
  • PCEF 108 and BOSS 104 can collectively complete online/offline billing.
  • the method shown in FIG. 8 may be further included before the method shown in FIG. 7.
  • the method shown in Figure 8 includes:
  • the receiver 1022 of the charging control device 102 acquires a service identifier and a charging identifier pre-configured by the operator.
  • the operator plans a service identification and a charging identifier for the service charged to the OTT SP, and performs pre-configuration on the charging control device 102.
  • the processor 1064 of the 802, OTT SP device 106 generates a set of business rules.
  • the set of business rules may include L3/4 information, L7 information, and the like.
  • the L3/4 information may include an IP address, a port number, a protocol number, and the like;
  • the L7 information may include a URL address, an L7 protocol type, and the like. The invention is not limited thereto.
  • the transmitter 1066 of the device 106 of the OTT SP sends the set of service rules to the charging control device 102.
  • the device 106 of the OTT SP may send the set of service rules in batches to the charging control device 102 in the form of a file, or the device 106 of the OTT SP may also provide or update the set of business rules in real time.
  • the processor 1024 of the charging control apparatus 102 generates second matching information according to the business rule set.
  • the second matching information includes a correspondence between a service rule set, a service identifier, and a charging identifier.
  • the second matching information may be in the form of a second matching table.
  • the second match table can include three columns. The first column is the service identifier, the second column is the billing identifier, and the third column is the business rule set. And, the business rule set, the service identifier, and the billing in the same row of the second matching table
  • the logo has a corresponding relationship.
  • the processor 1064 of the device 106 of 805, OTT SP generates user registration information.
  • the user registration information may include a correspondence between the user identifier and the service identifier. For example, assume that the user identifier of the first UE is A1, and the service identifier of the first service is B1. If the device 106 of the OTT SP determines that the first service is free for the first UE, the user registration information may include a correspondence between A1 and B1.
  • the transmitter 1066 of the device 106 of the OTT SP sends the user registration information to the BOSS 104.
  • serial numbers herein should not constitute a limitation on the order.
  • 802 and 803 can be executed before 801.
  • 805 can be executed prior to 802, or 805 can be executed concurrently with 802.
  • the invention is not limited thereto.
  • the charging control device 102 may receive a respective set of service rules transmitted from a plurality of devices of different OTT SPs.
  • the BOSS 104 can also receive user registration information transmitted from a plurality of different OTT SP devices.
  • the device of the OTT SP includes the device of the first OTT SP and the device of the second OTT SP.
  • the device of the first OTT SP is the server of Facebook
  • the device of the second OTT SP is the server of Cool Music.
  • Amazon's business includes Taobao and Alipay. Cool my music offers business including cool music. Then:
  • the operator can configure the following information on the charging control device 102:
  • the service identifier of Taobao is the first service identifier, and the billing identifier is the first billing identifier;
  • the service identifier of the Alipay is the second service identifier, and the billing identifier is the second billing identifier;
  • the service identifier of Cool Music is the third service identifier
  • the billing identifier is the third billing identifier.
  • the device of the first OTT SP can generate a first set of business rules and a second set of business rules.
  • the first set of business rules is used to represent Taobao
  • the second set of business rules is used to represent Alipay.
  • the device of the second OTT SP may generate a third set of business rules.
  • the third set of business rules is used to represent cool music.
  • the device of the first OTT SP transmits the first set of service rules to the charging control device 102.
  • the device of the second OTT SP transmits the second set of service rules to the charging control device 102.
  • the second matching information generated by the charging control device 102 can be as shown in Table 1.
  • the method may further include: the PCEF 108 performs a local cache (cache).
  • PCEF 108 builds a local cache, which can include:
  • the link with the charging control device 102 is first established.
  • the link may be an Internet Content Adaptation Protocol (ICAP) link.
  • ICAP Internet Content Adaptation Protocol
  • the PCEF 108 may send a first request message to the charging control device 102.
  • the first request message may carry a first identifier, where the first identifier is used to indicate that the PCEF 108 supports a cache function.
  • the charging control device 102 After receiving the first request message, the charging control device 102 checks the status of the business rule set on the charging control device 102. If the status is normal, the charging control device 102 transmits a first response message to the PCEF 108.
  • the first response message may carry a second identifier, and the second identifier may be a Ready identifier, where the Ready identifier is used to indicate that the status of the service rule search tree on the charging control device 102 is normal.
  • the PCEF 108 may send a second request message to the charging control device 102.
  • the second request message may carry a start and stop sequence number of the rule that is requested to be delivered.
  • start and stop sequence segments can be from 1 to 10.
  • the charging control device 102 sorts the business rules in the business rule set by heat. After receiving the second request message, the charging control device 102 transmits the service rule according to the start and stop sequence number segment. And sending a second response message to the PCEF 108.
  • the billing control device 102 can send the hottest 1-10 business rules to the PCEF 108.
  • the charging control device 102 can send the seven business rules to the PCEF 108 and carry the Total identifier in the second response message.
  • the PCEF 108 receives the business rule including the start and stop sequence number from the charging control device 102. Thereafter, after the PCEF 108 receives the Total flag from the charging control device 102, the local rule tree is constructed. In this way, PCEF 108 can complete the construction of the local cache.
  • PCEF 108 can also construct a local cache in other ways, which is not limited by the present invention.
  • the processor 1084 of the PCEF 108 may first look up the local cache, and when the business rules are not found, the sender 1086 resends the flow description information to the charging control device 102.
  • the number of communications between the PCEF 108 and the charge control device 102 can be reduced, thereby reducing the pressure on the interface between the PCEF 108 and the charge control device 102.
  • the method shown in FIG. 9 may be further included before the method shown in FIG. 7.
  • the method shown in Figure 9 includes: 801, 802, 803, 804, 805 and
  • the transmitter 1066 of the device 106 of the OTT SP transmits the user registration information to the charging control device 102.
  • the transmitter 1026 of the charging control device 102 transmits the user registration information to the BOSS 104.
  • user registration information is sent from the device 106 of the OTT SP to the BOSS 104 via the charging control device 102.
  • the user registration information received from the device 106 of the OTT SP is forwarded to the BOSS 104 by the charging control device 102.
  • the working pressure of the interface between the device 106 of the OTT SP and the BOSS 104 can be alleviated.
  • FIG. 8 801 to 805 in FIG. 9 can be referred to the description in FIG. 8. To avoid repetition, details are not described herein again.
  • serial numbers herein should not constitute a limitation on the order.
  • 804 can be executed after 807 and 808.
  • the invention is not limited thereto.
  • the method shown in FIG. 10 may be further included before the method shown in FIG. 7.
  • the method shown in Figure 10 includes: 801, 802, 803, 804 and
  • the receiver 1042 of the BOSS 104 acquires user registration information from the UE 112.
  • the UE 112 can actively register with the operator through SMS, telephone, online operation, etc., and provide the user registration information.
  • the user identifier of the second UE is A2
  • the service identifier of the second service is B2. If the second user is registered with the second service, the second UE may actively provide the user registration information to the BOSS 104, and the user registration information includes a correspondence between A2 and B2.
  • FIG. 8 801 to 804 in FIG. 10 can be referred to the description in FIG. 8. To avoid repetition, details are not described herein again.
  • the PCEF 108 acquires the corresponding service identifier and the charging identifier by transmitting the flow description information to the charging control device 102. In this way, it is not necessary to configure the service identifier and the charging identifier on the PCEF 108, which can reduce the workload when configuring on the PCEF 108, thereby reducing the error rate during configuration.
  • FIG. 11 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method shown in Figure 11 includes:
  • Receiver 1082 of PCEF 108 receives the data stream transmitted by UE 112.
  • UE 112 may send the data stream to PCEF 108.
  • the data stream may be a data stream of traffic charged to the OTT SP.
  • the UE 112 sends a user activation request to the PCEF 108.
  • the PCEF 108 acquires the PCC policy from the PCRF 110 after receiving the user activation request from the UE 112.
  • the PCRF 110 performs policy authorization and delivers the dynamic rules to the PCEF 108.
  • the PCEF 108 performs policy installation based on the dynamic rules and sends a User Activation Success Response message to the UE 112.
  • the processor 1084 of the PCEF 108 parses the data stream and obtains stream description information of the data stream.
  • the transmitter 1086 of the PCEF 108 transmits the flow description information and the user identification to the charging control device 102.
  • the user ID can be MSISDN.
  • the user identification can be the telephone number of the UE 112.
  • the processor 1024 of the charging control device 102 determines the service identifier and the charging identifier of the service that is charged to the OTT SP according to the flow description information, and determines whether the service identifier has a corresponding relationship with the user identifier.
  • the service identifier may be the service ID of the service, and the charging identifier may be an RG.
  • the second matching information may be stored in the charging control device 102, where the second matching information includes a correspondence between a service rule set, a service identifier, and a charging identifier.
  • the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the certain service rule set may be determined according to the second matching information, and the service corresponding to the certain service rule set may be determined.
  • the identification and charging identifier is determined as a service corresponding to the flow description information
  • the identifier and the charging identifier that is, the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data stream.
  • the first matching information may be stored in the charging control device 102, where the first matching information includes a correspondence between the service identifier and the user identifier.
  • the charging control device 102 can determine, according to the first matching information, whether the user identifier received from the PCEF 108 has a corresponding relationship with the service identifier determined according to the flow description information.
  • the processor 1024 of the charging control device 102 determines that the user identifier received from the PCEF 108 has a corresponding relationship with the service identifier determined according to the flow description information, the processor 1024 of the charging control device 102 determines the transmitter of the charging control device 102. 1026 sends the service identity and the charging identity to the PCEF 108.
  • the charging control device Transmitter 1026 of 102 may send a null message to PCEF 108 or not send any message.
  • the PCEF 108 when the UE 112 performs the service access, the PCEF 108 sends the flow description information to the charging control device 102, and the charging control device 102 determines the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data flow and sends the The PCEF 108, in this way, does not need to configure the service identifier and the charging identifier on the PCEF 108, and the PCEF 108 can obtain the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data stream, thereby reducing the workload during configuration.
  • the processor 1084 of the PCEF 108 performs online/offline charging based on the service identification and the charging identifier.
  • the billing is for the service with the service identifier.
  • the PCEF 108 receives an empty message from the charging control device 102, or if the PCEF 108 does not receive any message sent by the charging control device 102 for a predetermined period of time, then the PCEF 108 follows the prior art manner. Perform online/offline billing.
  • the PCEF 108 can implement the online/offline charging function together with the BOSS 104. After 1106, it may also include:
  • the transmitter 1086 of the PCEF 108 sends a CCR message to the BOSS 104.
  • the CCR message may include a service identity and a charging identity.
  • the processor 1044 of the BOSS 104 performs unified pricing for the service identifier.
  • the BOSS 104 does not need to be differentiated according to the user. That is, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 11, the charging control device 102 determines whether the service identifier has a corresponding relationship with the user identifier, that is, the charging control device 102 determines whether the user has registered the service with the service identifier. , Therefore, the BOSS 104 does not need to receive the user registration information, and it is not necessary to determine whether the UE 112 has registered the traffic 800 service with the service identifier according to the user registration information, and the BOSS 104 can directly perform the unified rating, thereby reducing the workload of the BOSS 104.
  • the transmitter 1046 of the BOSS 104 sends a CCA message to the PCEF 108.
  • PCEF 108 and BOSS 104 can collectively complete online/offline billing.
  • the method shown in FIG. 12 may be further included before the method shown in FIG.
  • the method shown in Figure 12 includes: 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 807 and
  • the processor 1024 of the charging control device 102 generates first matching information according to the user registration information.
  • the first matching information includes a correspondence between the service identifier and the user identifier.
  • the first matching information may be in the form of a first matching table.
  • the first match table can include two columns.
  • the first column is the service identifier and the second column is the user ID.
  • the service identifier and the user identifier in the same row of the first matching table have a corresponding relationship.
  • the first matching information can be as shown in Table 2.
  • serial numbers herein should not constitute a limitation on the order.
  • 810 can be performed prior to 804, or 810 can be performed concurrently with 804.
  • the invention is not limited thereto.
  • the method shown in FIG. 13 may be further included before the method shown in FIG.
  • the method shown in FIG. 13 includes: 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806,
  • the transmitter 1046 of the BOSS 104 transmits the user registration information to the charging control device 102.
  • the processor 1024 of the charging control device 102 generates first matching information.
  • 801 to 806 in FIG. 13 can be referred to the description in FIG. 8, and 810 in FIG. 13 can be used. Referring to the description in FIG. 12, in order to avoid repetition, details are not described herein again.
  • user registration information is transmitted from the device 106 of the OTT SP to the charging control device 102 via the BOSS 104.
  • the pressure of the interface between the device 106 of the OTT SP and the charging control device 102 can be alleviated.
  • the method shown in FIG. 14 may be further included before the method shown in FIG.
  • the method shown in FIG. 14 includes: 801, 802, 803, 804, 809,
  • the transmitter 1046 of the BOSS 104 transmits the user registration information to the charging control device 102.
  • the processor 1024 of the charging control device 102 generates first matching information.
  • 801 to 804 in FIG. 14 can be referred to the description in FIG. 8
  • 809 in FIG. 14 can be referred to the description in FIG. 10
  • 810 in FIG. 14 can be referred to the description in FIG. 12. To avoid repetition, no longer here. Narration.
  • the PCEF 108 when the UE 112 performs traffic 800 service access, the PCEF 108 transmits the flow description information and the user identification to the charging control device 102.
  • the corresponding service identifier and the charging identifier are determined by the charging control device 102, and the charging control device 102 determines whether the service identifier has a corresponding relationship with the user identifier.
  • the PCEF 108 can receive the service identifier and the charging identifier sent by the charging control device 102.
  • FIG. 15 is a signaling flow diagram of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method shown in FIG. 15 includes:
  • the UE 112 sends a user activation request to the PCEF 108.
  • the transmitter 1086 of the PCEF 108 sends a CCR-1 message to the PCRF 110.
  • the receiver 1082 of the PCEF 108 after receiving the user activation request from the UE 112, sends a CCR-1 message to the PCRF 110 to further acquire the PCC policy from the PCRF 110.
  • the processor 1104 of the PCRF 110 determines the PCC policy authorization for the UE 112.
  • the PCRF 110 authorizes the service identifier and the charging identifier of the traffic 800 service registered by the UE 112 as the PCC policy of the UE 112.
  • the transmitter 1106 of the PCRF 110 sends a CCA-1 message to the PCEF 108.
  • the PCRF 110 can send dynamic rules to the PCEF 108.
  • the dynamic rule includes a Traffic Detection Function (TDF) Application Identifier. And also includes a charging identifier corresponding to the TDF Application Identifier field.
  • TDF Traffic Detection Function
  • the TDF Application Identifier field indicates the service identifier of the traffic 800 service registered by the UE 112.
  • the transmitter 1086 of the PCEF 108 sends a User Activation Success Response message to the UE 112.
  • the receiver 1082 of the PCEF 108 receives the data stream transmitted by the UE 112.
  • the processor 1084 of the PCEF 108 parses the data stream and obtains stream description information of the data stream.
  • the processor 1084 of the PCEF 108 further determines whether the UE 112 is registered with the service charged to the OTT SP, that is, whether the UE 112 has the registered traffic 800 service.
  • the transmitter 1086 of the PCEF 108 transmits the flow description information to the charging control device 102.
  • the PCEF 108 After determining that the UE 112 has registered the service charged to the OTT SP, the PCEF 108 transmits the flow description information to the charging control device 102, so that the subsequent charging control device 102 can perform only for the UE that has registered the service. better.
  • the PCEF 108 determines by decision that the UE 112 is not registering any traffic 800 traffic, then the PCEF 108 performs online/offline charging in accordance with prior art methods.
  • the processor 1024 of the charging control device 102 determines the service identifier according to the flow description information.
  • the third matching information may be stored in the charging control device 102, where the third matching information includes a correspondence between the service rule set and the service identifier.
  • the service identifier corresponding to the certain service rule set may be determined according to the third matching information, and the service identifier corresponding to the certain service rule set is determined to be
  • the traffic description corresponds to the service identifier, that is, the service identifier corresponding to the data flow.
  • the transmitter 1026 of the charging control device 102 transmits the service identification to the PCEF 108.
  • the processor 1084 of the PCEF 108 performs online/offline charging based on the service identifier.
  • the processor 1084 of the PCEF 108 matches the TDF Application Identifier field according to the received service identifier, and can determine the corresponding charging identifier. And, the PCEF 108 performs online/offline charging according to the corresponding charging identifier.
  • the PCEF 108 when the UE 112 performs the traffic 800 service access, the PCEF 108 obtains the service identifier by sending the flow description information to the charging control device 102, so that the service identifier does not need to be configured on the PCEF 108, and the configuration can be reduced. The amount of work, which in turn reduces the error rate during configuration.
  • the PCEF 108 can implement the online/offline charging function together with the BOSS 104. After 1511, it may also include:
  • the transmitter 1086 of the PCEF 108 sends a CCR message to the BOSS 104.
  • the CCR message may include a service identity and a charging identity.
  • the processor 1044 of the BOSS 104 performs unified pricing for the service identifier. That is, the BOSS 104 does not need to be differentiated according to the user.
  • the dynamic rule delivered by the PCRF 110 includes the service identifier and the charging identifier of the traffic 800 service registered by the UE 112, without the BOSS 104 being differentiated according to the user. This can reduce the workload of BOSS.
  • the transmitter 1046 of the BOSS 104 sends a CCA message to the PCEF 108.
  • PCEF 108 and BOSS 104 can collectively complete online/offline billing.
  • the method shown in FIG. 16 may be further included before the method shown in FIG.
  • the method shown in FIG. 16 includes: 801, 802, 803, 805, 807,
  • the processor 1024 of the charging control apparatus 102 generates third matching information, where the third matching information includes a correspondence between the service identifier and the service rule set.
  • the third matching information may be in the form of a third matching table.
  • the third match table can include two columns. The first column is the business identifier and the second column is the business rule set. Moreover, the business rule set and the service identifier located in the same row of the third matching table have a corresponding relationship.
  • the transmitter 1026 of the charging control device 102 transmits the user registration information, the service identifier, and the charging identifier to the PCRF 110.
  • the processor 1104 of the PCRF 110 generates a PCC policy.
  • each of the M UEs may register one or more traffic 800 services.
  • the PCC policy includes the PCC policies of the M UEs.
  • 8013 may be executed before 807, or 8013 may be executed after 8014.
  • the invention is not limited thereto.
  • the method shown in FIG. 17 may be further included before the method shown in FIG.
  • the method shown in FIG. 17 includes: 801, 802, 803, 805, 806, 813,
  • the transmitter 1026 of the charging control device 102 transmits the service identification and the charging identifier to the PCRF 110.
  • the transmitter 1046 of the BOSS 104 sends the user registration information to the PCRF 110.
  • the processor 1104 of the PCRF 110 generates a PCC policy.
  • serial numbers herein should not constitute a limitation on the order.
  • 816 and 817 can be executed simultaneously.
  • 816 and 817 can be executed before 813.
  • the invention is not limited thereto.
  • the method shown in FIG. 18 may be further included before the method shown in FIG.
  • the method shown in FIG. 18 includes: 801, 802, 803, 809, 813, 816, 817, and 815.
  • 801 to 803 in FIG. 18 can be referred to the description in FIG. 8, 809 in FIG. 18 can be referred to the description in FIG. 10, and 813 and 815 in FIG. 18 can be referred to the description in FIG. 16, and 816 in FIG. And 817 can refer to the description in FIG. 17, and to avoid repetition, details are not described herein again.
  • the PCEF 108 determines that the UE 112 has registered the traffic 800 service
  • the flow description information is sent to the charging control device 102.
  • the corresponding service identifier is determined by the charging control device 102.
  • the PCEF 108 can receive the service identity sent by the charging control device 102 and perform charging in conjunction with the dynamic rules acquired from the PCRF 110. In this way, it is not necessary to configure the service identifier on the PCEF 108, and the workload of the PCEF 108 configuration and the workload of the BOSS 104 can be reduced.
  • the charging of the traffic 800 service is combined with the existing PCC policy, and is more in line with the standard architecture of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
  • the receiving unit 1022 is configured to receive flow description information from the PCEF, where the flow description information is obtained by the PCEF according to the data flow received from the UE.
  • the processor 1024 is configured to determine, according to the flow description information received by the receiver 1022, a service identifier corresponding to the data flow.
  • the sender 1026 is configured to send the service identifier determined by the processor 1024 to the PCEF, so that the PCEF charges the service according to the service identifier.
  • the various components in the billing control device 102 are coupled together by a bus system, wherein the bus system includes a power bus, a control bus, a status signal bus, and the like in addition to the data bus.
  • Processor 1024 may be an integrated circuit chip with signal processing capabilities. In the implementation process, each step of the foregoing method may be completed by an integrated logic circuit of hardware in the processor 1024 or an instruction in a form of software.
  • the processor 1024 may be a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), or the like. Programmable logic devices, discrete gates or transistor logic devices, discrete hardware components.
  • DSP digital signal processor
  • ASIC application specific integrated circuit
  • FPGA field programmable gate array
  • the general purpose processor may be a microprocessor or the processor or any conventional processor or the like.
  • the steps of the method disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention may be directly implemented by the hardware decoding processor, or may be performed by a combination of hardware and software modules in the decoding processor.
  • the software module can be located in a conventional storage medium such as random access memory, flash memory, read only memory, programmable read only memory or electrically erasable programmable memory, registers, and the like.
  • the storage medium is located in the memory 1024, and the processor 1024 reads the information in the memory and completes the steps of the above method in combination with its hardware.
  • the memory in the embodiments of the present invention may be a volatile memory or a non-volatile memory, or may include both volatile and non-volatile memory.
  • the non-volatile memory may be a read-only memory (ROM), a programmable read only memory (PROM), an erasable programmable read only memory (Erasable PROM, EPROM), or an electric Erase programmable read only memory (EEPROM) or flash memory.
  • the volatile memory can be a Random Access Memory (RAM) that acts as an external cache.
  • RAM Random Access Memory
  • many forms of RAM are available, such as static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), synchronous dynamic random access memory (Synchronous DRAM).
  • SDRAM double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory
  • Double Data Rate SDRAM DDR SDRAM
  • ESDRAM Enhanced Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory
  • SDRAM Synchronous Connection Dynamic Random Access Memory
  • DR RAM Direct Memory Bus
  • the embodiments described herein can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, middleware, microcode, or a combination thereof.
  • the processing unit can be implemented in one or more Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Digital Signal Processing Equipment (DSP Device, DSPD), programmable Programmable Logic Device (PLD), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), general purpose processor, controller, microcontroller, microprocessor, other for performing the functions described herein In an electronic unit or a combination thereof.
  • ASICs Application Specific Integrated Circuits
  • DSP Digital Signal Processing
  • DSP Device Digital Signal Processing Equipment
  • PLD programmable Programmable Logic Device
  • FPGA Field-Programmable Gate Array
  • a code segment can represent a procedure, a function, a subprogram, a program, a routine, a subroutine, a module, a software group, a class, or any combination of instructions, data structures, or program statements.
  • a code segment can be combined into another code segment or hardware circuit by transmitting and/or receiving information, data, arguments, parameters or memory contents. Information, arguments, parameters, data, etc. can be communicated, forwarded, or transmitted using any suitable means including memory sharing, messaging, token passing, network transmission, and the like.
  • the techniques described herein can be implemented by modules (eg, procedures, functions, and so on) that perform the functions described herein.
  • the software code can be stored in a memory unit and executed by the processor.
  • the memory unit can be implemented in the processor or external to the processor, in the latter case the memory unit can be communicatively coupled to the processor via various means known in the art.
  • the receiver 1022 is configured to obtain a service identifier and a charging identifier pre-configured by the operator, and is further configured to receive a service rule set sent by the device of the OTT SP.
  • the processor 1024 is configured to generate third matching information.
  • the third matching information includes a correspondence between the service identifier and the set of business rules.
  • the sender 1026 is configured to send the service identifier and the charging identifier to the PCRF.
  • the processor 1024 can search the third matching information according to the flow description information to determine a corresponding service identifier.
  • the third matching information refer to the description of 813 in the embodiment of FIG. 16. To avoid repetition, details are not described herein again.
  • the receiving flow description letter is received.
  • the receiver 1022 is further configured to receive user registration information sent by the device of the OTT SP.
  • Transmitter 1026 is also used to send the user registration information to the PCRF.
  • the processor 1024 is further configured to determine, according to the flow description information received by the receiver 1022, a charging identifier corresponding to the data flow.
  • the sender 1026 is further configured to send the charging identifier to the PCEF.
  • the receiver 1022 is configured to obtain a service identifier and a charging identifier pre-configured by the operator, and is further configured to receive a service rule set sent by the device of the OTT SP.
  • the processor 1024 is configured to generate second matching information.
  • the second matching information includes a correspondence between a service rule set, a service identifier, and a charging identifier.
  • the second matching information refer to the description of 804 in the embodiment of FIG. 8. To avoid repetition, details are not described herein again.
  • the second matching information can be as shown in Table 1.
  • the processor 1024 may search the second matching information according to the flow description information to determine a corresponding service identifier and a charging identifier.
  • the processor 1024 may determine that the corresponding service identifier and the charging identifier are respectively the second service identifier and The second billing identifier.
  • the receiver 1022 is further configured to receive the user registration information sent by the device of the OTT SP.
  • the sender 1026 is also used to send the user registration information to the BOSS.
  • the receiver 1022 may further receive a user identifier of the UE sent by the PCEF.
  • the processor 1024 is specifically configured to determine, according to the flow description information, a service identifier and a charging identifier corresponding to the data flow, and determine whether the user identifier has a corresponding relationship with the service identifier.
  • the sender 1026 is specifically configured to send the service identifier and the charging identifier to the PCEF.
  • the receiver 1022 is configured to obtain a service identifier and a charging identifier pre-configured by the operator, and is further configured to receive a service rule set sent by the device of the OTT SP.
  • the receiver 1022 is further configured to receive the device registration information sent by the device of the OTT SP or the BOSS.
  • the processor 1024 is configured to generate second matching information.
  • the second matching information includes a correspondence between a service rule set, a service identifier, and a charging identifier.
  • the processor 1024 is further configured to generate first matching information, where the first matching information includes a service identifier and The correspondence between the user IDs.
  • the processor 1024 can determine whether the user identifier has a corresponding relationship with the service identifier by searching the first matching information.
  • first matching information refer to the description of 810 in the embodiment of FIG. 13. To avoid repetition, details are not described herein again.
  • the processor 1024 can determine, according to the first matching information, that the second service identifier has a corresponding relationship with the fourth user identifier.
  • the user registration information may be received by the receiver 1022 from the device of the OTT SP.
  • the user registration information may also be sent by the OTT SP device to the BOSS, and then received by the receiver 1022 from the BOSS.
  • the user registration information may be received by the receiver 1022 from the BOSS.
  • the embodiment of the present invention provides a charging control apparatus for charging a service charged to an OTT SP.
  • the operator can automatically synchronize to other network elements through the process.
  • the PCEF in each provincial network can obtain the required service identifier and charging identifier from the charging control device. It can eliminate the need for repeated configuration on the PCEF in each provincial network, so operators do not need to consider the Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) capability between different PCEFs produced by different vendors in each provincial network. Differences in configuration, configuration, and rule configuration can greatly reduce the workload of the operator's operation and maintenance department and avoid the impact of mismatch or mismatch during configuration.
  • DPI Deep Packet Inspection
  • the billing control device is an independent device of the operator, which is easy to maintain and expand, and can support the deployment of millions of services.
  • a receiver 1082 configured to receive a data stream sent by the UE
  • the processor 1084 is configured to parse the data stream, and determine flow description information of the data stream
  • a transmitter 1086 configured to send the flow description information to a charging control device
  • the receiver 1082 is further configured to receive a service identifier sent by the charging control device, where the service The identifier is determined by the charging control device according to the flow description information;
  • the processor 1084 is further configured to perform online/offline charging on the service according to the service identifier.
  • the processor 1084 is further configured to determine whether the UE is registered with the service.
  • the transmitter 1086 transmits the flow description information to the charging control device.
  • the receiver 1082 is further configured to receive dynamic rules from the PCRF before the receiver 1082 receives the data stream transmitted by the UE.
  • the dynamic rule includes a traffic detection function (TDF) application identifier (Application Identifier), and further includes a charging identifier corresponding to the TDF Application Identifier field.
  • TDF traffic detection function
  • Application Identifier Application Identifier
  • the processor 1084 is specifically configured to match the TDF Application Identifier field according to the service identifier received by the receiver 1082, and further determine the corresponding charging identifier. Further, the processor 1084 can perform online/offline charging according to the charging identifier.
  • the processor 1084 performs online/offline charging according to the charging identifier, and the online/offline charging function may be implemented by the PCEF and the BOSS.
  • the sender 1086 can also send a Credit Control Request (CCR) message to the BOSS. After the BOSS performs the rating, the receiver 1082 receives the Credit Control Answer (CCA) message sent by the BOSS.
  • CCR Credit Control Request
  • CCA Credit Control Answer
  • the transmitter 1086 is further configured to send the user identifier of the UE to the charging control device.
  • the receiver 1082 is specifically configured to receive the service identifier and the charging identifier from the charging control device.
  • the processor 1084 is configured to perform online/offline charging according to the service identifier and the charging identifier.
  • the billing is for a service with a service identifier.
  • the processor 1084 performs online/offline charging according to the charging identifier, and the online/offline charging function may be implemented by the PCEF and the BOSS.
  • Transmitter 1086 can also send a CCR message to BOSS. And after the BOSS performs the differential rating, the receiver 1082 receives the CCA message sent by the BOSS.
  • the receiver 1102 is configured to receive a service identifier and a charging identifier from the charging control device, and receive user registration information from the charging control device or the BOSS.
  • the processor 1104 is configured to generate a PCC policy according to the user registration information, the service identifier, and the charging identifier received by the receiver 1102.
  • the receiver 1102 may receive user registration information from the charging control device or the BOSS.
  • the user registration information is generated by the device of the OTT SP and sent to the charging control device or the BOSS.
  • the receiver 1102 may receive the user registration information from the BOSS.
  • the user registration information is actively registered by the UE.
  • the receiver 1042 is configured to receive user registration information.
  • the transmitter 1046 is configured to send the user registration information to the charging control device.
  • the receiver 1042 may receive the user registration information from the device of the OTT SP.
  • the receiver 1042 may receive the user registration information from the UE.
  • BOSS 104 may also include a processor 1044. Further, when the UE performs service access, the receiver 1042 can receive the CCR message sent by the PCEF. The processor 1044 can perform a rating. Transmitter 1046 can send a CCA message to the PCEF. Wherein, the processor 1044 does not need to be differentiated according to the user when the price is approved.
  • the receiver 1042 may receive the user registration information from the device of the OTT SP or to the charging control device. If the service charged to the OTT SP is a forward paying service, the receiver 1042 may receive the user registration information from the UE.
  • the receiver 1042 can receive the CCR message sent by the PCEF.
  • the processor 1044 can perform differentiated pricing based on the user registration information.
  • Transmitter 1046 can send a CCA message to the PCEF.
  • the receiver 1042 after receiving the user registration information, the receiver 1042 does not send to the charging control device, so that the BOSS 104 subsequently performs differentiated pricing according to the user registration information.
  • the processor 1064 is configured to generate a business rule set.
  • the transmitter 1066 is configured to send the service rule set to the charging control apparatus.
  • the processor 1064 is further configured to generate user registration information, and the further transmitter 1066 is further configured to send the user registration information to the charging control device. Or BOSS.
  • FIG. 19 is a schematic structural diagram of a system for charging according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the system 10 shown in FIG. 19 can include a billing control device 102, a PCEF 108, a PCRF 110, and a BOSS 104.
  • FIG. 20 is a flow chart of a method of charging in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method shown in FIG. 20 includes: when the user equipment UE accesses a service charged to an OTT service provider SP above the operator,
  • the service identifier is sent to the PCEF, so that the PCEF charges the service according to the service identifier.
  • the PCEF when the UE accesses the service, the PCEF sends the flow description information to the charging control device, and the charging control device determines the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data flow, and sends the information to the PCEF, so that The service identifier and the charging identifier are not required to be configured on the PCEF.
  • the PCEF can obtain the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data flow, thereby reducing the workload during configuration.
  • the determining, according to the flow description information, the service identifier corresponding to the data flow including: determining, according to the flow description information, a service identifier and a meter corresponding to the data flow.
  • the sending the service identifier to the PCEF includes: sending the service identifier and the charging identifier to the PCEF.
  • the method further includes: receiving, by the PCEF, a user identifier of the UE; determining whether the user identifier has a corresponding relationship with the service identifier;
  • the method before receiving the flow description information from the PCEF, the method further includes: receiving user registration information sent by the device of the OTT SP or the service operation support system BOSS; generating, according to the user registration information First matching information, the first matching information includes Correspondence between the user ID and the service ID.
  • the determining whether the user identifier has a corresponding relationship with the service identifier includes: determining, according to the first matching information, whether the user identifier and the service identifier have corresponding relationship.
  • the method before receiving the flow description information from the PCEF, the method further includes: receiving user registration information sent by the device of the OTT SP; and sending the user registration information to the service operation support system BOSS .
  • the method before receiving the flow description information from the PCEF, the method further includes: acquiring a service identifier and a charging identifier configured by the operator, and receiving a service rule set sent by the device of the OTT SP; And generating, according to the set of the service rules, the second matching information, where the second matching information includes a correspondence between the service rule set, the service identifier, and the charging identifier.
  • the determining, according to the flow description information, the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data flow including: determining, according to the second matching information, the data flow Corresponding service identifier and billing identifier.
  • the method before receiving the flow description information from the PCEF, the method further includes: acquiring a service identifier and a charging identifier configured by the operator, and receiving a service rule set sent by the device of the OTT SP; Sending the service identifier and the charging identifier to the policy and charging rule function PCRF; generating third matching information according to the service rule set, where the third matching information includes a service rule set and a service identifier Correspondence between the two.
  • the method before receiving the flow description information from the PCEF, the method further includes: receiving user registration information sent by the device of the OTT SP; and sending the user registration information to the PCRF.
  • the charging method shown in Fig. 20 can be implemented by the charging control device 102 in the foregoing embodiment.
  • FIG. 21 is a flow chart of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method shown in FIG. 21 is performed by the policy and charging execution function PCEF.
  • the method includes:
  • the PCEF when the UE accesses the service, the PCEF sends the flow description information to the charging control device, and the charging control device determines the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data flow, and sends the information to the PCEF, so that The service identifier and the charging identifier are not required to be configured on the PCEF.
  • the PCEF can obtain the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data flow, thereby reducing the workload during configuration.
  • the receiving the service identifier sent by the charging control device includes: receiving a service identifier and a charging identifier sent by the charging control device, the service identifier, and the charging The identifier is determined by the charging control device according to the flow description information;
  • performing online/offline charging on the service according to the service identifier including: performing online/offline charging on the service according to the service identifier and the charging identifier.
  • the method before the sending the flow description information to the charging control device, the method further includes: determining whether the UE is registered with the service;
  • the sending the flow description information to the charging control device includes: when determining that the UE registers the service, sending the flow description information to the charging control device.
  • the method of charging shown in Fig. 21 can be implemented by the PCEF 108 in the foregoing embodiment.
  • PCRF Policy and Charging Rules function
  • the PCRF generates a PCC policy according to the service identifier and the charging identifier received by the charging control device, and receives the user registration information from the charging control device or the BOSS, and can be used to charge the OTT SP by the PCEF.
  • the service is billed.
  • the service identifier and the charging identifier corresponding to the data flow can be obtained by the PCEF without configuring the service identifier and the charging identifier on the PCEF, thereby reducing the workload during configuration.
  • the method of charging shown in FIG. 22 can be implemented by the aforementioned PCRF 110.
  • FIG. 23 is a flow chart of a method of charging according to another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method shown in Figure 23 is performed by the business operation support system BOSS, including:
  • the method 2301 when the service that is charged to the OTT service provider SP on the operator is a backward-paid service, the method 2301 includes: receiving the user registration information from the device of the OTT SP. Or, when the service that is charged to the OTT service provider SP on the operator is a forward-paid service, the method 2301 includes: receiving the user registration information from the user equipment UE.
  • the method of charging shown in FIG. 23 can be implemented by the aforementioned BOSS 104.
  • FIG. 24 is a flow chart of a method of charging in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
  • the method shown in Figure 24 is performed by an OTT service provider SP device above the operator, including:
  • the method when the service that is charged to the OTT SP is a backward paid service, the method further includes: generating user registration information; and sending the user registration information to the charging control device or service operation support System BOSS.
  • the method of charging shown in FIG. 24 can be implemented by the aforementioned device 106 of the OTT SP.
  • the disclosed system, apparatus, and method may be implemented in other manners.
  • the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative.
  • the division of the unit is only a logical function division.
  • there may be another division manner for example, multiple units or components may be combined or Can be integrated into another system, or some features can be ignored or not executed.
  • the mutual coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be an indirect coupling or communication connection through some interface, device or unit, and may be in an electrical, mechanical or other form.
  • the units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate.
  • the components displayed for the unit may or may not be physical units, ie may be located in one place, or may be distributed over multiple network units. Some or all of the units may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the solution of the embodiment.
  • each functional unit in each embodiment of the present invention may be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into one unit.
  • the functions may be stored in a computer readable storage medium if implemented in the form of a software functional unit and sold or used as a standalone product.
  • the technical solution of the present invention which is essential or contributes to the prior art, or a part of the technical solution, may be embodied in the form of a software product, which is stored in a storage medium, including
  • the instructions are used to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to perform all or part of the steps of the methods described in various embodiments of the present invention.
  • the foregoing storage medium includes: a U disk, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk, or an optical disk, and the like, which can store program codes. .

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一种计费控制装置、方法及系统,当UE(112)访问向OTT SP收费的业务时,计费控制装置(102)从PCEF(108)接收流描述信息(2001),其中,所述流描述信息是由所述PCEF(108)根据从所述UE(112)接收的数据流所获取的;根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识(2002);将所述业务标识发送至所述PCEF(108),以使所述PCEF(108)根据所述业务标识对所述业务进行计费(2003)。UE(112)在进行业务访问时,PCEF(108)可以从计费控制装置获取业务标识。这样,无需在PCEF(108)上配置业务标识和计费标识,PCEF(108)就可以获得与数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识,从而能够减少配置时的工作量。

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计费控制装置、方法及系统 技术领域
本发明实施例涉及通信领域,并且更具体地,涉及一种计费控制装置、方法及系统。
背景技术
流量800业务是主要向运营商之上的(Over The Top,OTT)业务提供商(Service Provider,SP)收费的一种业务。OTT SP可以称为企业集团或简称为集团。随着4G的发展,运营商需要与企业集团合作,建立产业联盟,实现运营商、用户、企业集团的多赢。流量800业务主要由企业集团进行付费,能够获得更多的增值业务回报,例如,可以获得更多的访问量,可以提升企业集团的员工的工作效率等。用户可以不顾忌费用,对流量800业务的访问有更好的体验。运营商的网络投资可以更大地被消化,并获得更多的扩容机会。
运营商可开展合作的OTT SP众多。一个OTT SP可能提供多个流量800业务。运营商需为各个流量800业务分别分配计费标识。运营商要能快速简便地部署新的流量800业务,灵活动态地适应OTT SP的服务器的变化,确保用户的流量800业务均能准确地免费。
目前,各OTT SP提供流量800业务的服务器地址/主机(host)列表,或统一资源定位器(Uniform Resource Locator,URL)列表。运营商提供与服务器地址/host列表或URL列表对应的业务标识及计费标识,所有的这些信息均需在策略与计费执行功能(Policy and Charging Enforcement Function,PCEF)上进行预先配置。当流量800业务的服务器变更或新的流量800业务发放时,也需对PCEF上的配置进行相应的调整。这样导致在PCEF上进行配置的工作量大。
发明内容
本发明实施例提供了一种计费控制装置、方法及系统,能够减少在PCEF上进行配置的工作量。
第一方面,提供了一种计费控制装置,当用户设备UE访问向运营商之 上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务时,包括:
接收器,用于从策略与计费执行功能PCEF接收流描述信息,其中,所述流描述信息是由所述PCEF根据从所述UE接收的数据流所获取的;
处理器,用于根据所述接收器接收的所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识;
发送器,用于将所述处理器确定的业务标识发送至所述PCEF,以使所述PCEF根据所述业务标识对所述业务进行计费。
结合第一方面,在第一方面的第一种可能的实现方式中,所述处理器,还用于根据所述接收器接收的所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的计费标识;
所述发送器,还用于将所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF。
结合第一方面或者上述第一方面的第一种可能的实现方式,在第一方面的第二种可能的实现方式中,所述接收器,还用于接收所述UE的用户标识;
所述处理器,还用于判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系;
所述发送器,具体用于当所述处理器确定所述用户标识与所述业务标识具有对应关系时,将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF。
结合第一方面或者上述第一方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第一方面的第三种可能的实现方式中,所述接收器,还用于接收所述OTT SP的设备或业务运营支撑系统BOSS发送的用户注册信息;
所述处理器,具体用于根据所述用户注册信息生成第一匹配信息,所述第一匹配信息包括用户标识与业务标识的对应关系。
结合第一方面或者上述第一方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第一方面的第四种可能的实现方式中,所述处理器,具体用于:根据所述第一匹配信息,判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系。
结合第一方面或者上述第一方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第一方面的第五种可能的实现方式中,所述接收器,还用于接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的用户注册信息;
所述发送器,还用于将所述用户注册信息发送至业务运营支撑系统BOSS。
结合第一方面或者上述第一方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第一方面 的第六种可能的实现方式中,所述接收器,还用于获取运营商配置的业务标识和计费标识,并接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合;
所述处理器,还用于根据所述业务规则集合,生成第二匹配信息,其中,所述第二匹配信息包括业务规则集合、业务标识和计费标识之间的对应关系。
结合第一方面或者上述第一方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第一方面的第七种可能的实现方式中,所述处理器,还用于根据所述第二匹配信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识。
结合第一方面或者上述第一方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第一方面的第八种可能的实现方式中,所述接收器,还用于获取运营商配置的业务标识和计费标识,并接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合;
所述发送器,还用于将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至策略与计费规则功能PCRF;
所述处理器,还用于根据所述业务规则集合,生成第三匹配信息,其中,所述第三匹配信息包括业务规则集合与业务标识之间的对应关系。
结合第一方面或者上述第一方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第一方面的第九种可能的实现方式中,所述接收器,还用于接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的用户注册信息;
所述发送器,还用于将所述用户注册信息发送至所述PCRF。
第二方面,提供了一种策略与计费执行功能PCEF,当用户设备UE访问向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务时,包括:
接收器,用于接收所述UE发送的数据流;
处理器,用于对所述数据流进行解析,确定所述数据流的流描述信息;
发送器,用于将所述处理器确定的所述流描述信息发送至计费控制装置;
所述接收器,还用于接收所述计费控制装置发送的业务标识,所述业务标识是所述计费控制装置根据所述流描述信息确定的;
所述处理器,还用于根据所述接收器接收的所述业务标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费。
结合第二方面,在第二方面的第一种可能的实现方式中,所述接收器,还用于接收所述计费控制装置发送的计费标识;
所述处理器,具体用于根据所述业务标识和所述计费标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费。
结合第二方面,在第二方面的第二种可能的实现方式中,所述处理器,还用于判断所述UE是否注册了所述业务;
所述发送器,具体用于:当所述处理器确定所述UE注册了所述业务时,将所述流描述信息发送至所述计费控制装置。
第三方面,提供了一种策略与计费规则功能PCRF,包括:
接收器,用于从计费控制装置接收业务标识和计费标识,从所述计费控制装置或业务运营支撑系统BOSS接收用户注册信息;
处理器,用于根据所述接收器接收的所述用户注册信息、所述业务标识和所述计费标识,生成策略控制和计费PCC策略。
第四方面,提供了一种业务运营支撑系统BOSS,包括:
接收器,用于接收用户注册信息;
发送器,用于将所述接收器接收的所述用户注册信息发送至计费控制装置。
结合第四方面,在第四方面的第一种可能的实现方式中,当向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务时,所述接收器,具体用于从所述OTT SP的设备接收所述用户注册信息;
或,当向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务为前向付费的业务时,所述接收器,具体用于从用户设备UE接收所述用户注册信息。
第五方面,提供了一种运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP的设备,包括:
处理器,用于生成业务规则集合;
发送器,用于将所述业务规则集合发送至对计费控制装置。
根据第五方面,在第五方面的第一种可能的实现方式中,当向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务时,
所述处理器,还用于生成用户注册信息;
所述发送器,还用于将所述用户注册信息发送至所述计费控制装置或业务运营支撑系统BOSS。
第六方面,提供了一种计费的系统,包括:
第一方面或者第一方面的任一种可能的实现方式中所述的计费控制装置;
策略与计费执行功能PCEF;
策略与计费规则功能PCRF;
业务运营支撑系统BOSS。
第七方面,提供了一种计费的方法,当用户设备UE访问向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务时,包括:
从策略与计费执行功能PCEF接收流描述信息,其中,所述流描述信息是由所述PCEF根据从所述UE接收的数据流所获取的;
根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识;
将所述业务标识发送至所述PCEF,以使所述PCEF根据所述业务标识对所述业务进行计费。
结合第七方面,在第七方面的第一种可能的实现方式中,所述根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识,包括:
根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识;
所述将所述业务标识发送至所述PCEF,包括:
将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF。
结合第七方面的第一种可能的实现方式,在第七方面的第二种可能的实现方式中,从所述PCEF接收所述UE的用户标识;
判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系;
所述将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF,包括:
当确定所述用户标识与所述业务标识具有对应关系时,将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF。
结合第七方面或者第七方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第七方面的第三种可能的实现方式中,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:
接收所述OTT SP的设备或业务运营支撑系统BOSS发送的用户注册信息;
根据所述用户注册信息生成第一匹配信息,所述第一匹配信息包括用户标识与业务标识的对应关系。
结合第七方面或者第七方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第七方面的第四种可能的实现方式中,所述判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系,包括:
根据所述第一匹配信息,判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对 应关系。
结合第七方面或者第七方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第七方面的第五种可能的实现方式中,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:
接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的用户注册信息;
将所述用户注册信息发送至业务运营支撑系统BOSS。
结合第七方面或者第七方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第七方面的第六种可能的实现方式中,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:
获取运营商配置的业务标识和计费标识,并接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合;
根据所述业务规则集合,生成第二匹配信息,其中,所述第二匹配信息包括业务规则集合、业务标识和计费标识之间的对应关系。
结合第七方面或者第七方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第七方面的第七种可能的实现方式中,所述根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识,包括:
根据所述第二匹配信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识。
结合第七方面或者第七方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第七方面的第八种可能的实现方式中,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:
获取运营商配置的业务标识和计费标识,并接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合;
将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至策略与计费规则功能PCRF;
根据所述业务规则集合,生成第三匹配信息,其中,所述第三匹配信息包括业务规则集合与业务标识之间的对应关系。
结合第七方面或者第七方面的任一种可能的实现方式,在第七方面的第九种可能的实现方式中,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:
接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的用户注册信息;
将所述用户注册信息发送至所述PCRF。
第八方面,提供了一种计费的方法,所述方法由策略与计费执行功能PCEF执行,当用户设备UE访问向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务时,包括:
接收所述UE发送的数据流;
对所述数据流进行解析,确定所述数据流的流描述信息;
将所述流描述信息发送至计费控制装置;
接收所述计费控制装置发送的业务标识,所述业务标识是所述计费控制装置根据所述流描述信息确定的;
根据所述业务标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费。
结合第八方面,在第八方面的第一种可能的实现方式中,
所述接收所述计费控制装置发送的业务标识,包括:
接收所述计费控制装置发送的业务标识和计费标识,所述业务标识和所述计费标识是所述计费控制装置根据所述流描述信息确定的;
所述根据所述业务标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费,包括:
根据所述业务标识和所述计费标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费。
结合第八方面,在第八方面的第二种可能的实现方式中,
在所述将所述流描述信息发送至计费控制装置之前,还包括:
判断所述UE是否注册了所述业务;
所述将所述流描述信息发送至计费控制装置,包括:
当确定所述UE注册了所述业务时,将所述流描述信息发送至所述计费控制装置。
第九方面,提供了一种计费的方法,所述方法由策略与计费规则功能PCRF执行,包括:
从计费控制装置接收业务标识和计费标识,从所述计费控制装置或业务运营支撑系统BOSS接收用户注册信息;
根据所述用户注册信息、所述业务标识和所述计费标识,生成策略控制和计费PCC策略。
第十方面,提供了一种计费的方法,所述方法由业务运营支撑系统BOSS执行,包括:
接收用户注册信息;
将所述用户注册信息发送至计费控制装置。
结合第十方面,在第十方面的第一种可能的实现方式中,
当向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务时,所述接收用户注册信息,包括:
从所述OTT SP的设备接收所述用户注册信息;
或,当向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务为前向付费的业务时,所述接收用户注册信息,包括:
从用户设备UE接收所述用户注册信息。
第十一方面,提供了一种计费的方法,所述方法由运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP设备执行,包括:
生成业务规则集合;
将所述业务规则集合发送至对计费控制装置。
结合第十一方面,在第十一方面的第一种可能的实现方式中,
当向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务时,还包括:
生成用户注册信息;
将所述用户注册信息发送至所述计费控制装置或业务运营支撑系统BOSS。
本发明实施例中,UE在进行业务访问时,PCEF可以从计费控制装置获取业务标识。这样,无需在PCEF上配置业务标识和计费标识,PCEF就可以获得与数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识,从而能够减少配置时的工作量。
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下面将结合附图,对本发明实施例的技术方案进行清楚、完整地描述。需要说明的是,这些实施例仅仅是示例性的,并不能以此限定本发明所保护范围。基于这些实施例,本领域普通技术人员在没有作出创造性劳动的前提下所获得的所有其他实施例,都属于本发明保护的范围。
图1是本发明实施例的系统或网络框架图。图1所示的系统10包括计费控制装置102、策略与计费执行功能(Policy and Charging Enforcement Function,PCEF)108、策略与计费规则功能(Policy and Charging Rules Function,PCRF)110和业务运营支撑系统(Business&Operation Support System,BOSS)104。
另外,图1中还示出了运营商之上的(Over The Top,OTT)业务提供商(Service Provider,SP)的设备106、基站109和用户设备(User Equipment,UE)112。
本发明实施例中,UE也可以称为终端、用户单元、用户站、移动站、移动台、远方站、远程终端、移动设备、用户终端、移动终端、无线通信设 备、用户代理或用户装置。例如,UE可以是蜂窝电话、无绳电话、会话启动协议(Session Initiation Protocol,SIP)电话、无线本地环路(Wireless Local Loop,WLL)站、个人数字处理(Personal Digital Assistant,PDA)、具有无线通信功能的手持设备、计算设备或连接到无线调制解调器的其它处理设备。本发明对此不作限定。
图1所示的系统10用于对向OTT SP收费的业务进行计费。其中,向OTT SP收费的业务也可以称为流量800业务或统付业务。
其中,PCRF 110可以根据用户的签约信息,对用户的计费和控制策略进行决策,并下发给PCEF 108。PCEF 108可以负责接收PCRF 110为各个用户授权的计费和控制策略,并实施该计费和控制策略。BOSS 104位于运营商网络中,可以负责用户套餐的签约管理,并实现在线/离线(online/offline)计费功能。
计费控制装置102也可以称为流量800业务平台,或者简称为流量800平台。该计费控制装置102可以具有第一接口、第二接口、第三接口和第四接口。该计费控制装置102可通过第一接口与BOSS 104进行通信;通过第二接口与OTT SP的设备106进行通信;通过第三接口与PCEF 108进行通信;通过第四接口与PCRF 110进行通信。
可选地,该计费控制装置102可包括接口处理单元,用于对上述的第一接口、第二接口、第三接口和第四接口进行管理。例如,接口处理单元可由计费控制装置102内的处理器实现。
BOSS 104可具有对应的BOSS接口与该计费控制装置102进行通信。OTT SP的设备106可具有对应的接口与该计费控制装置102进行通信。例如,OTT SP的设备具有的对应的接口可以是OTT SP的服务器上的接口。PCEF 108可具有对应的PCEF接口与该计费控制装置102进行通信。并且,该PCEF已经开启业务感知(Service Awareness,SA)功能。PCRF 110可具有对应的PCRF接口与该计费控制装置102进行通信。
另外,PCRF 110与PCEF 108之间可以通过Gx接口进行通信。PCEF 108与BOSS 104之间可以通过Gy/Ga/Gz接口进行通信。
其中,OTT SP的设备106可以是OTT服务器,并且,该OTT SP的设备106具有鉴权、用户组管理等功能。
如图2所示,计费控制装置102可包括接收器1022、处理器1024和发 送器1026。
如图3所示,PCEF 108可包括接收器1082、处理器1084和发送器1086。
如图4所示,PCRF 110可包括接收器1102、处理器1104和发送器1106。
如图5所示,BOSS 104可包括接收器1042、处理器1044和发送器1046。
如图6所示,OTT SP的设备106可包括接收器1062、处理器1064和发送器1066。
本发明实施例中,当UE 112进行业务访问时,UE 112通过基站109将数据流发送至PCEF 108。进一步地,图1所示的系统可以用于完成对该业务的计费操作。其中,该业务可以为向OTT SP收费的业务,即该业务为流量800业务。
图7是本发明一个实施例的计费的方法的信令流程图。图7中所示的方法包括:
701,PCEF 108的接收器1082接收UE 112发送的数据流。
当UE 112进行流量800业务访问时,UE 112可将数据流发送至PCEF 108。该数据流可以是向OTT SP收费的业务的数据流。
可选的,在701之前,UE 112向PCEF 108发送用户激活请求。PCEF 108在接收到UE 112的用户激活请求之后,从PCRF 110获取策略控制和计费(Policy Control and Charging,PCC)策略。PCRF 110进行策略授权,将动态规则下发至PCEF 108。PCEF 108根据动态规则进行策略安装并发送用户激活成功应答消息至该UE 112。
702,PCEF 108的处理器1084对该数据流进行解析,并获取该数据流的流描述信息。
其中,对数据流进行解析可以包括识别该数据流的L3/4信息、L7信息等。其中,L3/4信息可包括互联网协议(Internet Protocol,IP)地址、端口号、协议号等。L7信息可包括:URL地址、L7协议类型等。
流描述信息可以包括该数据流的L3/4信息和/或L7信息等。
703,PCEF 108的发送器1086将该流描述信息发送至计费控制装置102。
704,计费控制装置102的处理器1024根据该流描述信息,确定向OTT SP收费的业务的业务标识和计费标识。
例如,业务标识可以为该业务的Service ID,计费标识可以为计费组(Rating Group,RG)。
该计费控制装置102中可存储第二匹配信息,该第二匹配信息包括业务规则集合、业务标识和计费标识之间的对应关系。例如,每个业务规则集合中可以包括L3/4信息及L7信息等。其中,L3/4信息可以包括IP地址、端口号、协议号等;L7信息可以包括URL地址、L7协议类型等。本发明对此不作限定。另外,业务规则集合也可以称为过滤规则信息集合。
这样,若该流描述信息属于某个业务规则集合,则可以根据第二匹配信息确定与该某个业务规则集合对应的业务标识和计费标识,并将与该某个业务规则集合对应的业务标识和计费标识确定为与该流描述信息对应的业务标识和计费标识,即与该数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识。
705,计费控制装置102的发送器1026将与该数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识发送至PCEF 108,以使PCEF 108根据业务标识和计费标识对该业务进行计费。
本发明实施例中,UE 112在进行流量800业务访问时,PCEF 108通过将流描述信息发送至计费控制装置102,由计费控制装置102确定与数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识并发送至PCEF 108。这样,无需在PCEF 108上配置业务标识和计费标识,PCEF 108就可以获得与数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识,从而能够减少PCEF 108的配置工作量。
706,PCEF 108的处理器1084根据业务标识和计费标识进行online/offline计费。该计费是针对于具有该业务标识的业务的。
PCEF 108可以与BOSS 104共同实现online/offline计费功能。在706之后,还可包括(图7中未示出):
707,PCEF 108的发送器1086发送信用控制请求(Credit Control Request,CCR)消息至BOSS 104。
该CCR消息可包括该业务标识、该计费标识和UE 112的用户标识。用户标识可以为移动用户国际识别码(Mobile Subscriber International ISDN(综合业务数字网,Integrated Service Digital Network)/PSTN(公共交换电话网,Public Switched Telephone Network)number,MSISDN)。例如,该用户标识可以为电话号码。
708,BOSS 104的处理器1044进行差异化批价。
BOSS 104可根据用户注册信息判断该UE 112是否注册了具有该业务标识的业务,进而确定该业务对该UE 112计费或免费。
BOSS 104可以根据计费标识对该UE 112的用户账户进行扣费处理。例如,不同的计费标识可以对应不同的价格。
其中,若该向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,即该业务完全由OTT SP进行付费,那么该用户注册信息是由OTT SP的设备所提供的。若该业务为前向付费的业务,即除了由OTT SP进行付费外,UE也需要付费,那么该用户注册信息由用户在BOSS系统进行业务签约所生成。
709,BOSS 104的发送器1046发送信用控制应答(Credit Control Answer,CCA)消息至PCEF 108。
这样,PCEF 108和BOSS 104便可以共同完成online/offline计费。
可选地,作为一个实施例,若该向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,在图7所示的方法之前,还可包括图8所示的方法。图8所示的方法包括:
801,计费控制装置102的接收器1022获取运营商预配置的业务标识和计费标识。
运营商规划针对向OTT SP收费的业务的业务标识和计费标识,并在计费控制装置102上进行预配置。
802,OTT SP的设备106的处理器1064生成业务规则集合。
该业务规则集合中可以包括L3/4信息及L7信息等。其中,L3/4信息可以包括IP地址、端口号、协议号等;L7信息可以包括URL地址、L7协议类型等。本发明对此不作限定。
803,OTT SP的设备106的发送器1066将该业务规则集合发送至计费控制装置102。
OTT SP的设备106可以以文件的形式批量地将业务规则集合发送至计费控制装置102,或者,OTT SP的设备106也可以实时地提供或更新该业务规则集合。
804,计费控制装置102的处理器1024根据业务规则集合生成第二匹配信息。其中,第二匹配信息包括业务规则集合、业务标识和计费标识之间的对应关系。
例如,该第二匹配信息的形式可以为第二匹配表。该第二匹配表可以包括三列。其中的第一列为业务标识,第二列为计费标识,第三列为业务规则集合。并且,位于该第二匹配表的同一行的业务规则集合、业务标识和计费 标识,具有对应关系。
805,OTT SP的设备106的处理器1064生成用户注册信息。
用户注册信息中可以包括用户标识和业务标识之间的对应关系。例如,假设第一UE的用户标识为A1,第一业务的业务标识为B1。若OTT SP的设备106决定该第一业务针对该第一UE免费,则该用户注册信息中可以包括A1与B1之间的对应关系。
806,OTT SP的设备106的发送器1066将该用户注册信息发送至BOSS 104。
应注意,这里的序号不应构成对顺序的限制。例如,802和803可以在801之前执行。例如,805可以在802之前执行,或者805可以与802同时执行。本发明对此不作限定。
应理解,在图8所示的实施例中,计费控制装置102可以从多个不同的OTT SP的设备接收各自发送的业务规则集合。BOSS 104也可以从多个不同的OTT SP的设备接收各自发送的用户注册信息。
举例来说,假设OTT SP的设备包括第一OTT SP的设备和第二OTT SP的设备。第一OTT SP的设备为阿里巴巴的服务器,第二OTT SP的设备为酷我音乐的服务器。并且,阿里巴巴所提供的业务包括淘宝和支付宝。酷我音乐提供的业务包括酷我音乐。那么:
在801中,运营商可在计费控制装置102上配置如下信息:
淘宝的业务标识为第一业务标识,计费标识为第一计费标识;
支付宝的业务标识为第二业务标识,计费标识为第二计费标识;
酷我音乐的业务标识为第三业务标识,计费标识为第三计费标识。
在802中,第一OTT SP的设备可以生成第一业务规则集合和第二业务规则集合。第一业务规则集合用于表示淘宝,第二业务规则集合用于表示支付宝。第二OTT SP的设备可以生成第三业务规则集合。第三业务规则集合用于表示酷我音乐。
在803中,第一OTT SP的设备将第一业务规则集合发送至计费控制装置102。第二OTT SP的设备将第二业务规则集合发送至计费控制装置102。
在804中,计费控制装置102生成的第二匹配信息可以如表一所示。
表一
第一业务标识 第一计费标识 第一业务规则集合
第二业务标识 第二计费标识 第二业务规则集合
第三业务标识 第三计费标识 第三业务规则集合
另外,在图8所示的方法之后,在图7所示的方法之前,还可以包括:PCEF 108进行构建本地缓存(cache)。
例如,PCEF 108进行构建本地cache,可以包括:
1).在PCEF 108的单板启动时,首先建立与计费控制装置102之间的链路。例如,该链路可以为互联网内容适配协议(Internet Content Adaption Protocol,ICAP)链路。
2).在该ICAP链路建立成功之后,PCEF 108可发送第一请求消息至计费控制装置102。该第一请求消息可携带第一标识,该第一标识用于表示该PCEF 108支持cache功能。
3).计费控制装置102收到第一请求消息后,检查该计费控制装置102上的业务规则集合的状态。若该状态正常,计费控制装置102发送第一应答消息至PCEF 108。该第一应答消息可携带第二标识,该第二标识可以为Ready标识,该Ready标识用于表示该计费控制装置102上的业务规则查找树的状态正常。
4).PCEF 108收到第一应答消息后,可以发送第二请求消息至计费控制装置102。该第二请求消息可携带请求下发的规则的起止序号段。
举例来说,该起止序号段可以为1至10。
5).计费控制装置102将业务规则集合中的业务规则按照热度进行排序。计费控制装置102在收到第二请求消息后,根据起止序号段发送业务规则。并发送第二应答消息至PCEF 108。
举例来说,若计费控制装置102上的业务规则集合包括100条业务规则,计费控制装置102可将热度最高的1-10条业务规则发送至PCEF 108。
举例来说,若计费控制装置102上的业务规则集合包括7条业务规则,计费控制装置102可将该7条业务规则发送至PCEF 108,并且在第二应答消息中携带Total标识。
6).PCEF 108从计费控制装置102接收到包括起止序号段的业务规则 后,或者PCEF 108从计费控制装置102接收到Total标识后,进行本地规则树的构建。这样,PCEF 108可完成本地cache的构建。
应注意,PCEF 108也可以采用其他的方式构建本地cache,本发明对此不作限定。
在本地cache构建之后,在图7所示的703中,PCEF 108的处理器1084可先查找本地cache,当查找不到业务规则时,发送器1086再发送流描述信息至计费控制装置102。这样,能够减少PCEF 108与计费控制装置102之间的通信次数,进而减轻PCEF 108与计费控制装置102之间的接口的压力。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,若该向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,在图7所示的方法之前,还可包括图9所示的方法。图9所示的方法包括:801,802,803,804,805和
807,OTT SP的设备106的发送器1066将该用户注册信息发送至计费控制装置102。
808,计费控制装置102的发送器1026将用户注册信息发送至BOSS 104。
在图9所示的实施例中,用户注册信息从OTT SP的设备106经由计费控制装置102发送至BOSS 104。或者,可以说是由计费控制装置102将从OTT SP的设备106接收的用户注册信息转发至BOSS 104。这样,能够减轻OTT SP的设备106与BOSS 104之间的接口的工作压力。
图9中的801至805可以参见图8中的描述,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。
应注意,这里的序号不应构成对顺序的限制。例如,804可以在807和808之后执行。本发明对此不作限定。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,若该向OTT SP收费的业务为前向付费的业务,在图7所示的方法之前,还可包括图10所示的方法。图10所示的方法包括:801,802,803,804和
809,BOSS 104的接收器1042从UE 112获取用户注册信息。
UE 112可以通过短信、电话、网上操作等方式主动向运营商进行注册,提供该用户注册信息。例如,第二UE的用户标识为A2,第二业务的业务标识为B2。若第二用户注册了第二业务,那么,第二UE可以主动向BOSS 104提供该用户注册信息,且该用户注册信息包括A2与B2的对应关系。
图10中的801至804可以参见图8中的描述,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。
在图7至图10所描述的实施例中,UE 112在进行向OTT SP收费的业务访问时,PCEF 108通过将流描述信息发送至计费控制装置102来获取相应的业务标识和计费标识,这样,无需在PCEF 108上配置业务标识和计费标识,能够减少在PCEF 108上配置时的工作量,进而减少配置时的出错率。
图11是本发明另一实施例的计费的方法的信令流程图。图11所示的方法包括:
1101,PCEF 108的接收器1082接收UE 112发送的数据流。
当UE 112进行流量800业务访问时,UE 112可将数据流发送至PCEF 108。该数据流可以是向OTT SP收费的业务的数据流。
可选的,在1101之前,UE 112向PCEF 108发送用户激活请求。PCEF 108在接收到UE 112的用户激活请求之后,从PCRF 110获取PCC策略。PCRF 110进行策略授权,将动态规则下发至PCEF 108。PCEF 108根据动态规则进行策略安装并发送用户激活成功应答消息至该UE 112。
1102,PCEF 108的处理器1084对该数据流进行解析,并获取该数据流的流描述信息。
1102可以参见前述图7实施例中的702,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。
1103,PCEF 108的发送器1086将该流描述信息和用户标识发送至计费控制装置102。
用户标识可以为MSISDN。例如,该用户标识可以为UE 112的电话号码。
1104,计费控制装置102的处理器1024根据该流描述信息,确定向OTT SP收费的业务的业务标识和计费标识;并判断该业务标识与用户标识是否具有对应关系。
例如,业务标识可以为该业务的Service ID,计费标识可以为RG。
该计费控制装置102中可存储第二匹配信息,该第二匹配信息包括业务规则集合、业务标识和计费标识之间的对应关系。
这样,若该流描述信息属于某个业务规则集合,则可以根据第二匹配信息确定与该某个业务规则集合对应的业务标识和计费标识,并将与该某个业务规则集合对应的业务标识和计费标识确定为与该流描述信息对应的业务 标识和计费标识,即与该数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识。
该计费控制装置102中可存储第一匹配信息,该第一匹配信息包括业务标识与用户标识之间的对应关系。
这样,该计费控制装置102可以根据该第一匹配信息,判断从PCEF 108所接收的用户标识与根据流描述信息所确定的业务标识是否具有对应关系。
1105,当计费控制装置102的处理器1024在1104执行判断后,确定从PCEF 108所接收的用户标识与根据流描述信息所确定的业务标识具有对应关系时,计费控制装置102的发送器1026将业务标识和计费标识发送至PCEF 108。
另一方面,若计费控制装置102的处理器1024在1104执行判断后,确定从PCEF 108所接收的用户标识与根据流描述信息所确定的业务标识不具有对应关系,那么,计费控制装置102的发送器1026可向PCEF 108发送空消息或者不发送任何消息。
本发明实施例中,UE 112在进行业务访问时,PCEF 108通过将流描述信息发送至计费控制装置102,由计费控制装置102确定与数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识并发送至PCEF 108,这样,无需在PCEF 108上配置业务标识和计费标识,PCEF 108就可以获得与数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识,从而能够减少配置时的工作量。
1106,PCEF 108的处理器1084根据业务标识和计费标识进行online/offline计费。该计费是针对于具有该业务标识的业务的。
应注意,若PCEF 108从计费控制装置102接收到空消息,或者PCEF 108在一个预设的时长内没有收到计费控制装置102发送的任何消息,那么该PCEF 108按照现有技术的方式进行online/offline计费。
PCEF 108在从计费控制装置102接收到业务标识和计费标识后,可以与BOSS 104共同实现online/offline计费功能。在1106之后,还可包括:
1107,PCEF 108的发送器1086发送CCR消息至BOSS 104。
该CCR消息可包括业务标识和计费标识。
1108,BOSS 104的处理器1044针对所述业务标识进行统一批价。
即,BOSS 104不需要根据用户进行差异化。也就是说,在图11所示的实施例中,由于计费控制装置102判断业务标识与用户标识是否具有对应关系,即,由计费控制装置102判断用户是否注册了具有该业务标识的业务, 这样BOSS 104无需接收用户注册信息,也无需根据用户注册信息判断该UE112是否注册了具有该业务标识的流量800业务,BOSS 104可直接进行统一批价,从而能够减少BOSS 104的工作量。
1109,BOSS 104的发送器1046发送CCA消息至PCEF 108。
这样,PCEF 108和BOSS 104便可以共同完成online/offline计费。
可选地,作为一个实施例,若该向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,在图11所示的方法之前,还可包括图12所示的方法。图12所示的方法包括:801,802,803,804,805,807和
810,计费控制装置102的处理器1024根据用户注册信息生成第一匹配信息。该第一匹配信息包括业务标识与用户标识的对应关系。
例如,该第一匹配信息的形式可以为第一匹配表。该第一匹配表可以包括两列。其中的第一列为业务标识,第二列为用户标识。并且,位于该第一匹配表的同一行的业务标识和用户标识,具有对应关系。
举例来说,第一匹配信息可以如表二所示。
表二
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其中,图12中的801至805可以参见图8中的描述,图12中的807可以参见图9中的描述,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。
应注意,这里的序号不应构成对顺序的限制。例如,810可以在804之前执行,或者810可以与804同时执行。本发明对此不作限定。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,若该向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,在图11所示的方法之前,还可包括图13所示的方法。图13所示的方法包括:801,802,803,804,805,806,
811,BOSS 104的发送器1046将该用户注册信息发送至计费控制装置102。
810,计费控制装置102的处理器1024生成第一匹配信息。
其中,图13中的801至806可以参见图8中的描述,图13中的810可 参见图12中的描述,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。
这样,图13所示的实施例中,用户注册信息从OTT SP的设备106经由BOSS 104发送至计费控制装置102。能够减轻OTT SP的设备106与计费控制装置102之间的接口的压力。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,若该向OTT SP收费的业务为前向付费的业务,在图11所示的方法之前,还可包括图14所示的方法。图14所示的方法包括:801,802,803,804,809,
812,BOSS 104的发送器1046将用户注册信息发送至计费控制装置102。
810,计费控制装置102的处理器1024生成第一匹配信息。
其中,图14中的801至804可以参见图8中的描述,图14中的809可以参见图10中的描述,图14中的810可以参见图12中的描述,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。
在图11至图14所示的实施例中,UE 112在进行流量800业务访问时,PCEF 108通过将流描述信息和用户标识发送至计费控制装置102。由计费控制装置102确定相应的业务标识和计费标识,并由计费控制装置102判断业务标识与用户标识是否具有对应关系。当具有对应关系时,PCEF 108可接收计费控制装置102发送的业务标识和计费标识。这样,无需在PCEF 108上配置业务标识和计费标识,并且BOSS 104无需进行用户差异化,能够减少配置PCEF 108的工作量以及BOSS 104的工作量。
图15是本发明另一个实施例的计费的方法的信令流程图。UE 112在进行向OTT SP收费的业务访问时,图15所示的方法包括:
1501,UE 112发送用户激活请求至PCEF 108。
1502,PCEF 108的发送器1086发送CCR-1消息至PCRF 110。
PCEF 108的接收器1082在接收到UE 112的用户激活请求之后,发送CCR-1消息至PCRF 110,以便进一步从PCRF 110获取PCC策略。
1503,PCRF 110的处理器1104确定该UE 112的PCC策略授权。
PCRF 110将该UE 112所注册的流量800业务的业务标识和计费标识,作为该UE 112的PCC策略授权。
1504,PCRF 110的发送器1106发送CCA-1消息至PCEF 108。
PCRF 110可以发送动态规则至该PCEF 108。该动态规则中包括流量监测功能(Traffic Detection Function,TDF)应用标识(Application Identifier), 并且还包括与该TDF Application Identifier字段对应的计费标识。
这里,TDF Application Identifier字段表示该UE 112所注册的流量800业务的业务标识。
1505,PCEF 108的发送器1086发送用户激活成功应答消息至该UE 112。
1506,PCEF 108的接收器1082接收该UE 112发送的数据流。
1507,PCEF 108的处理器1084对该数据流进行解析,并获取该数据流的流描述信息。
进一步地,PCEF 108的处理器1084还判断该UE 112是否注册了向OTT SP收费的业务,即判断该UE 112是否有注册流量800业务。
1508,PCEF 108的发送器1086将该流描述信息发送至计费控制装置102。
当PCEF 108的处理器1084通过判断确定该UE 112已经注册了流量800业务时,才执行1028。
PCEF 108在确定该UE 112已经注册了向OTT SP收费的业务后,才将流描述信息发送至计费控制装置102,能够使得后续计费控制装置102仅针对注册了该业务的UE进行,性能更优。
应注意,若PCEF 108通过判断确定该UE 112没有注册任何流量800业务,那么该PCEF 108按照现有技术的方式执行online/offline计费。
1509,计费控制装置102的处理器1024根据该流描述信息,确定业务标识。
该计费控制装置102中可存储第三匹配信息,该第三匹配信息包括业务规则集合与业务标识的对应关系。
这样,若该流描述信息属于某个业务规则集合,则可以根据第三匹配信息确定与该某个业务规则集合对应的业务标识,并将与该某个业务规则集合对应的业务标识确定为与该流描述信息对应的业务标识,即与该数据流对应的业务标识。
1510,计费控制装置102的发送器1026将业务标识发送至PCEF 108。
1511,PCEF 108的处理器1084根据该业务标识进行online/offline计费。
PCEF 108的处理器1084根据接收的该业务标识去匹配TDF Application Identifier字段,进而可以确定所对应的计费标识。并且,PCEF 108根据该对应的计费标识进行online/offline计费。
本发明实施例中,UE 112在进行流量800业务访问时,PCEF 108通过将流描述信息发送至计费控制装置102来获取业务标识,这样,无需在PCEF 108上配置业务标识,能够减少配置时的工作量,进而能够减少配置时的出错率。
PCEF 108在从计费控制装置102接收到业务标识后,可以与BOSS 104共同实现online/offline计费功能。在1511之后,还可包括:
1512,PCEF 108的发送器1086发送CCR消息至BOSS 104。
该CCR消息可包括业务标识和计费标识。
1513,BOSS 104的处理器1044针对所述业务标识进行统一批价。即,BOSS 104不需要根据用户进行差异化。
也就是说,在图15所示的实施例中,由PCRF 110所下发的动态规则中包括UE 112所注册的流量800业务的业务标识和计费标识,而无需BOSS 104根据用户进行差异化,这样能够减少BOSS的工作量。
1514,BOSS 104的发送器1046发送CCA消息至PCEF 108。
这样,PCEF 108和BOSS 104便可以共同完成online/offline计费。
可选地,作为一个实施例,若该向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,在图15所示的方法之前,还可包括图16所示的方法。图16所示的方法包括:801,802,803,805,807,
813,计费控制装置102的处理器1024生成第三匹配信息,该第三匹配信息包括业务标识与业务规则集合之间的对应关系。
例如,该第三匹配信息的形式可以为第三匹配表。该第三匹配表可以包括两列。其中的第一列为业务标识,第二列为业务规则集合。并且,位于该第三匹配表的同一行的业务规则集合和业务标识具有对应关系。
814,计费控制装置102的发送器1026将用户注册信息、业务标识和计费标识发送至PCRF 110。
815,PCRF 110的处理器1104生成PCC策略。
例如,假设用户注册信息中包括M个UE的注册信息,该M个UE中的每个UE可以注册一个或多个流量800业务。那么,该PCC策略中包括该M个UE的PCC策略。
其中,图16中的801至805可以参见图8中的描述,图16中的807可以参见图9中的描述,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。
应注意,这里的序号不应构成对顺序的限制。例如,例如,8013可以在807之前执行,或者8013可以在8014之后执行。本发明对此不作限定。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,若该向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,在图15所示的方法之前,还可包括图17所示的方法。图17所示的方法包括:801,802,803,805,806,813,
816,计费控制装置102的发送器1026将业务标识和计费标识发送至PCRF 110。
817,BOSS 104的发送器1046将用户注册信息发送至PCRF 110。
815,PCRF 110的处理器1104生成PCC策略。
其中,图17中的801至806可以参见图8中的描述,图17中的813可以参见图16中的描述,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。
应注意,这里的序号不应构成对顺序的限制。例如,816和817可以同时执行。例如,816和817可以在813之前执行。本发明对此不作限定。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,若该向OTT SP收费的业务为前向付费的业务,在图15所示的方法之前,还可包括图18所示的方法。图18所示的方法包括:801,802,803,809,813,816,817和815。
其中,图18中的801至803可以参见图8中的描述,图18中的809可以参见图10中的描述,图18中的813和815可以参见图16中的描述,图18中的816和817可以参见图17中的描述,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。
在图15至图18所示的实施例中,UE 112在进行流量800业务访问时,当PCEF 108确定该UE 112注册了流量800业务时,将流描述信息发送至计费控制装置102。并由计费控制装置102确定相应的业务标识。PCEF 108可接收计费控制装置102发送的业务标识,并结合从PCRF 110所获取的动态规则进行计费。这样,无需在PCEF 108上配置业务标识,能够减少PCEF 108配置时的工作量以及BOSS 104的工作量。并且,本实施例中,将对流量800业务的计费与现有的PCC策略进行结合,更符合第三代合作伙伴计划(3rd Generation Partnership Project,3GPP)的标准架构。
结合上述图7至图18的实施例的描述:
对图2所示的计费控制装置102,当UE访问向OTT SP收费的业务时,
接收单元1022,用于从PCEF接收流描述信息,其中,所述流描述信息是所述PCEF根据从UE接收的数据流所获取的。
处理器1024,用于根据接收器1022接收的所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识。
发送器1026,用于将处理器1024确定的所述业务标识发送至所述PCEF,以使所述PCEF根据所述业务标识对所述业务进行计费。
计费控制装置102中的各个组件通过总线系统耦合在一起,其中总线系统除包括数据总线之外,还包括电源总线、控制总线和状态信号总线等。
上述本发明实施例揭示的方法可以应用于处理器1024中,或者由处理器1024实现。处理器1024可能是一种集成电路芯片,具有信号的处理能力。在实现过程中,上述方法的各步骤可以通过处理器1024中的硬件的集成逻辑电路或者软件形式的指令完成。上述的处理器1024可以是通用处理器、数字信号处理器(Digital Signal Processor,DSP)、专用集成电路(Application Specific Integrated Circuit,ASIC)、现成可编程门阵列(Field Programmable Gate Array,FPGA)或者其他可编程逻辑器件、分立门或者晶体管逻辑器件、分立硬件组件。可以实现或者执行本发明实施例中的公开的各方法、步骤及逻辑框图。通用处理器可以是微处理器或者该处理器也可以是任何常规的处理器等。结合本发明实施例所公开的方法的步骤可以直接体现为硬件译码处理器执行完成,或者用译码处理器中的硬件及软件模块组合执行完成。软件模块可以位于随机存储器,闪存、只读存储器,可编程只读存储器或者电可擦写可编程存储器、寄存器等本领域成熟的存储介质中。该存储介质位于存储器1024,处理器1024读取存储器中的信息,结合其硬件完成上述方法的步骤。
可以理解,本发明实施例中的存储器可以是易失性存储器或非易失性存储器,或可包括易失性和非易失性存储器两者。其中,非易失性存储器可以是只读存储器(Read-Only Memory,ROM)、可编程只读存储器(Programmable ROM,PROM)、可擦除可编程只读存储器(Erasable PROM,EPROM)、电可擦除可编程只读存储器(Electrically EPROM,EEPROM)或闪存。易失性存储器可以是随机存取存储器(Random Access Memory,RAM),其用作外部高速缓存。通过示例性但不是限制性说明,许多形式的RAM可用,例如静态随机存取存储器(Static RAM,SRAM)、动态随机存取存储器(Dynamic RAM,DRAM)、同步动态随机存取存储器(Synchronous DRAM,SDRAM)、双倍数据速率同步动态随机存取存储器(Double Data Rate SDRAM,DDR  SDRAM)、增强型同步动态随机存取存储器(Enhanced SDRAM,ESDRAM)、同步连接动态随机存取存储器(Synchlink DRAM,SLDRAM)和直接内存总线随机存取存储器(Direct Rambus RAM,DR RAM)。本文描述的系统和方法的存储器旨在包括但不限于这些和任意其它适合类型的存储器。
可以理解的是,本文描述的这些实施例可以用硬件、软件、固件、中间件、微码或其组合来实现。对于硬件实现,处理单元可以实现在一个或多个专用集成电路(Application Specific Integrated Circuits,ASIC)、数字信号处理器(Digital Signal Processing,DSP)、数字信号处理设备(DSP Device,DSPD)、可编程逻辑设备(Programmable Logic Device,PLD)、现场可编程门阵列(Field-Programmable Gate Array,FPGA)、通用处理器、控制器、微控制器、微处理器、用于执行本发明所述功能的其它电子单元或其组合中。
当在软件、固件、中间件或微码、程序代码或代码段中实现实施例时,它们可存储在例如存储部件的机器可读介质中。代码段可表示过程、函数、子程序、程序、例程、子例程、模块、软件分组、类、或指令、数据结构或程序语句的任意组合。代码段可通过传送和/或接收信息、数据、自变量、参数或存储器内容来稿合至另一代码段或硬件电路。可使用包括存储器共享、消息传递、令牌传递、网络传输等任意适合方式来传递、转发或发送信息、自变量、参数、数据等。
对于软件实现,可通过执行本文所述功能的模块(例如过程、函数等)来实现本文所述的技术。软件代码可存储在存储器单元中并通过处理器执行。存储器单元可以在处理器中或在处理器外部实现,在后一种情况下存储器单元可经由本领域己知的各种手段以通信方式耦合至处理器。
可选地,作为一个实施例,在接收流描述信息之前:
接收器1022用于获取运营商预配置的业务标识和计费标识,还用于接收OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合。处理器1024用于生成第三匹配信息。该第三匹配信息包括业务标识与业务规则集合的对应关系。发送器1026用于将业务标识和计费标识发送至PCRF。
那么,处理器1024可以根据流描述信息,查找所述第三匹配信息,以确定对应的业务标识。其中,第三匹配信息可以参见图16的实施例中813的描述,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。
可选地,若向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,在接收流描述信 息之前:接收器1022还用于接收OTT SP的设备发送的用户注册信息。发送器1026还用于将该用户注册信息发送至PCRF。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,处理器1024还用于根据接收器1022接收的所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的计费标识。发送器1026还用于将所述计费标识发送至PCEF。
在接收流描述信息之前:
接收器1022用于获取运营商预配置的业务标识和计费标识,还用于接收OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合。处理器1024用于生成第二匹配信息。该第二匹配信息包括业务规则集合、业务标识和计费标识之间的对应关系。
其中,第二匹配信息可以参见图8的实施例中804的描述,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。举例来说,该第二匹配信息可以如表一所示。
处理器1024可以根据流描述信息,查找所述第二匹配信息,以确定对应的业务标识和计费标识。
举例来说,对如表一所示的第二匹配信息,如果该流描述信息属于第二业务规则集合,那么,处理器1024可以确定对应的业务标识和计费标识分别为第二业务标识和第二计费标识。
可选地,若向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,在接收流描述信息之前:接收器1022还用于接收OTT SP的设备发送的用户注册信息。发送器1026还用于将该用户注册信息发送至BOSS。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,接收器1022还可接收PCEF发送的UE的用户标识。处理器1024具体用于根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识;并判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系。当处理器1024确定所述用户标识与所述业务标识具有对应关系时,发送器1026具体用于将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF。
在接收流描述信息之前:
接收器1022用于获取运营商预配置的业务标识和计费标识,还用于接收OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合。接收器1022还用于接收OTT SP的设备或者BOSS发送的用户注册信息。处理器1024用于生成第二匹配信息。该第二匹配信息包括业务规则集合、业务标识和计费标识之间的对应关系。处理器1024还用于生成第一匹配信息,该第一匹配信息包括业务标识与用 户标识之间的对应关系。
处理器1024可以通过查找所述第一匹配信息,判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系。其中,第一匹配信息可以参见图13的实施例中810的描述,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。
举例来说,对于如表二所示的第一匹配信息。如果处理器1024根据第二匹配信息所确定的业务标识为第二业务标识,接收器1022从PCEF所接收的用户标识为第四用户标识。那么,处理器1024可根据该第一匹配信息确定第二业务标识与第四用户标识具有对应关系。
其中,若向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,用户注册信息可以是接收器1022从OTT SP的设备接收的。或者,用户注册信息也可以是由OTT SP的设备发送至BOSS后,再由接收器1022从BOSS接收的。
其中,若向OTT SP收费的业务为前向付费的业务,用户注册信息可以是接收器1022从BOSS接收的。
这样,本发明实施例提供了一种用于对向OTT SP收费的业务进行计费的计费控制装置。运营商在该计费控制装置上预配置业务标识和计费标识之后,可以通过流程自动地同步到其他网元。例如,各个省网中的PCEF均可以从该计费控制装置获取所需的业务标识和计费标识。能够省却在各个省网中的PCEF上进行重复配置的工作,从而运营商也无需考虑各个省网中由不同的厂商所生产的不同的PCEF之间在深度包检测(Deep Packet Inspection,DPI)能力、配置架构、规则配置方式等的差异,能够极大地减少运营商的运维部门的工作量,避免配置时的错配或漏配所造成的影响。
当向OTT SP收费的业务进行更新或者有新的向OTT SP收费的业务时,运营商只需在该计费控制装置上进行更新或配置。并且,该计费控制装置作为运营商的一个独立的设备,容易维护和扩展,可以支持百万量级的业务的部署。
对图3所示的PCEF 108,当UE访问向OTT SP收费的业务时,
接收器1082,用于接收UE发送的数据流;
处理器1084,用于对所述数据流进行解析,确定所述数据流的流描述信息;
发送器1086,用于将所述流描述信息发送至计费控制装置;
接收器1082,还用于接收所述计费控制装置发送的业务标识,所述业务 标识是所述计费控制装置根据所述流描述信息确定的;
处理器1084,还用于根据所述业务标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费。
可选地,作为一个实施例,处理器1084还用于判断所述UE是否注册了所述业务。当处理器1084确定所述UE注册了所述业务时,发送器1086将所述流描述信息发送至所述计费控制装置。
在接收器1082接收UE发送的数据流之前,接收器1082还用于从PCRF接收动态规则。所述动态规则中包括流量监测功能(Traffic Detection Function,TDF)应用标识(Application Identifier),并且还包括与该TDF Application Identifier字段对应的计费标识。
处理器1084,具体用于根据接收器1082所接收的业务标识去匹配该TDF Application Identifier字段,进而可以确定所对应的计费标识。进一步地,处理器1084可根据该计费标识进行online/offline计费。
其中,处理器1084根据该计费标识进行online/offline计费,可以是由PCEF与BOSS共同实现online/offline计费功能。发送器1086还可以发送信用控制请求(Credit Control Request,CCR)消息至BOSS。并在BOSS进行批价之后,接收器1082接收BOSS发送的信用控制应答(Credit Control Answer,CCA)消息。其中,BOSS在进行批价的过程中,无需根据用户进行差异化。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,发送器1086还用于将所述UE的用户标识发送至所述计费控制装置。并且,接收器1082具体用于从所述计费控制装置接收所述业务标识和计费标识。进一步地,处理器1084用于根据所述业务标识和计费标识进行online/offline计费。其中,该计费是针对具有业务标识的业务的。
其中,处理器1084根据该计费标识进行online/offline计费,可以是由PCEF与BOSS共同实现online/offline计费功能。发送器1086还可以发送CCR消息至BOSS。并在BOSS进行差异化批价之后,接收器1082接收BOSS发送的CCA消息。
对图4所示的PCRF 110,
接收器1102,用于从计费控制装置接收业务标识和计费标识,从所述计费控制装置或BOSS接收用户注册信息。
处理器1104,用于根据接收器1102接收的所述用户注册信息、所述业务标识和所述计费标识,生成PCC策略。
可选地,若向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,接收器1102可以从所述计费控制装置或BOSS接收用户注册信息。其中,所述用户注册信息是由OTT SP的设备生成并发送至所述计费控制装置或BOSS的。
可选地,若向OTT SP收费的业务为前向付费的业务,接收器1102可以从BOSS接收用户注册信息。其中,所述用户注册信息是由UE主动注册的。
对图5所示的BOSS 104,
接收器1042,用于接收用户注册信息;
发送器1046,用于将所述用户注册信息发送至对计费控制装置。
可选地,若向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,接收器1042可以从OTT SP的设备接收所述用户注册信息。
可选地,若向OTT SP收费的业务为前向付费的业务,接收器1042可以从UE接收所述用户注册信息。
BOSS 104还可包括处理器1044。进一步地,在UE进行业务访问时,接收器1042可以接收PCEF发送的CCR消息。处理器1044可以进行批价。发送器1046可以发送CCA消息至PCEF。其中,处理器1044在批价时,无需根据用户进行差异化。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,若向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,接收器1042可以从OTT SP的设备或对计费控制装置接收用户注册信息。若向OTT SP收费的业务为前向付费的业务,接收器1042可以从UE接收所述用户注册信息。
进一步地,在UE进行业务访问时,接收器1042可以接收PCEF发送的CCR消息。处理器1044可以根据该用户注册信息进行差异化批价。发送器1046可以发送CCA消息至PCEF。
也就是说,在该另一个实施例中,接收器1042接收到用户注册信息后,不发送至计费控制装置,以便于该BOSS 104后续根据该用户注册信息进行差异化批价。
对图6所示的OTT SP的设备106,
处理器1064,用于生成业务规则集合。
发送器1066,用于将所述业务规则集合发送至计费控制装置。
可选地,若向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务,处理器1064还用于生成用户注册信息,进一步发送器1066还用于将所述用户注册信息发送至所述计费控制装置或BOSS。
图19是本发明一个实施例的计费的系统的结构示意图。图19所示的系统10可包括计费控制装置102、PCEF 108、PCRF 110和BOSS 104。
关于该系统10的描述可以参见图1,为避免重复,这里不再赘述。
图20是本发明一个实施例的计费的方法的流程图。图20所示的方法包括:当用户设备UE访问向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务时,
2001,从策略与计费执行功能PCEF接收流描述信息,其中,所述流描述信息是由所述PCEF根据从所述UE接收的数据流所获取的;
2002,根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识;
2003,将所述业务标识发送至所述PCEF,以使所述PCEF根据所述业务标识对所述业务进行计费。
本发明实施例中,UE在进行业务访问时,PCEF通过将流描述信息发送至计费控制装置,由计费控制装置确定与数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识并发送至PCEF,这样,无需在PCEF上配置业务标识和计费标识,PCEF就可以获得与数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识,从而能够减少配置时的工作量。
可选地,作为一个实施例,所述根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识,包括:根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识;
所述将所述业务标识发送至所述PCEF,包括:将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,还包括:从所述PCEF接收所述UE的用户标识;判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系;
所述将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF,包括:当确定所述用户标识与所述业务标识具有对应关系时,将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:接收所述OTT SP的设备或业务运营支撑系统BOSS发送的用户注册信息;根据所述用户注册信息生成第一匹配信息,所述第一匹配信息包括用 户标识与业务标识的对应关系。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,所述判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系,包括:根据所述第一匹配信息,判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的用户注册信息;将所述用户注册信息发送至业务运营支撑系统BOSS。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:获取运营商配置的业务标识和计费标识,并接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合;根据所述业务规则集合,生成第二匹配信息,其中,所述第二匹配信息包括业务规则集合、业务标识和计费标识之间的对应关系。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,所述根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识,包括:根据所述第二匹配信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:获取运营商配置的业务标识和计费标识,并接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合;将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至策略与计费规则功能PCRF;根据所述业务规则集合,生成第三匹配信息,其中,所述第三匹配信息包括业务规则集合与业务标识之间的对应关系。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的用户注册信息;将所述用户注册信息发送至所述PCRF。
图20所示的计费的方法可以由前述实施例中的计费控制装置102实现。
图21是本发明另一个实施例的计费的方法的流程图。图21所示的方法由策略与计费执行功能PCEF执行,当用户设备UE访问向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务时,包括:
2101,接收所述UE发送的数据流;
2102,对所述数据流进行解析,确定所述数据流的流描述信息;
2103,将所述流描述信息发送至计费控制装置;
2104,接收所述计费控制装置发送的业务标识,所述业务标识是所述计 费控制装置根据所述流描述信息确定的;
2105,根据所述业务标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费。
本发明实施例中,UE在进行业务访问时,PCEF通过将流描述信息发送至计费控制装置,由计费控制装置确定与数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识并发送至PCEF,这样,无需在PCEF上配置业务标识和计费标识,PCEF就可以获得与数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识,从而能够减少配置时的工作量。
可选地,作为一个实施例,所述接收所述计费控制装置发送的业务标识,包括:接收所述计费控制装置发送的业务标识和计费标识,所述业务标识和所述计费标识是所述计费控制装置根据所述流描述信息确定的;
所述根据所述业务标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费,包括:根据所述业务标识和所述计费标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费。
可选地,作为另一个实施例,在所述将所述流描述信息发送至计费控制装置之前,还包括:判断所述UE是否注册了所述业务;
所述将所述流描述信息发送至计费控制装置,包括:当确定所述UE注册了所述业务时,将所述流描述信息发送至所述计费控制装置。
图21所示的计费的方法可由前述实施例中的PCEF 108实现。
图22是本发明另一个实施例的计费的方法的流程图。图22所示的方法由策略与计费规则功能PCRF执行,包括:
2201,从计费控制装置接收业务标识和计费标识,从所述计费控制装置或业务运营支撑系统BOSS接收用户注册信息;
2202,根据所述用户注册信息、所述业务标识和所述计费标识,生成策略控制和计费PCC策略。
本发明实施例中,PCRF根据计费控制装置接收的业务标识和计费标识,以及从所述计费控制装置或BOSS接收用户注册信息生成PCC策略,能够用于由PCEF对向OTT SP收费的业务进行计费。这样,无需在PCEF上配置业务标识和计费标识,PCEF就可以获得与数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识,从而能够减少配置时的工作量。
图22所示的计费的方法可以由前述的PCRF 110实现。
图23是本发明另一个实施例的计费的方法的流程图。图23所示的方法由业务运营支撑系统BOSS执行,包括:
2301,接收用户注册信息;
2302,将所述用户注册信息发送至计费控制装置。
可选地,作为一个实施例,当向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务时,2301,包括:从所述OTT SP的设备接收所述用户注册信息。或者,当向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务为前向付费的业务时,2301,包括:从用户设备UE接收所述用户注册信息。
图23所示的计费的方法可以由前述的BOSS 104实现。
图24是本发明另一个实施例的计费的方法的流程图。图24所示的方法由运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP设备执行,包括:
2401,生成业务规则集合;
2402,将所述业务规则集合发送至对计费控制装置。
可选地,作为一个实施例,当向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务时,还包括:生成用户注册信息;将所述用户注册信息发送至所述计费控制装置或业务运营支撑系统BOSS。
图24所示的计费的方法可以由前述的OTT SP的设备106实现。
本领域普通技术人员可以意识到,结合本文中所公开的实施例描述的各示例的单元及算法步骤,能够以电子硬件、或者计算机软件和电子硬件的结合来实现。这些功能究竟以硬件还是软件方式来执行,取决于技术方案的特定应用和设计约束条件。专业技术人员可以对每个特定的应用来使用不同方法来实现所描述的功能,但是这种实现不应认为超出本发明的范围。
所属领域的技术人员可以清楚地了解到,为描述的方便和简洁,上述描述的系统、装置和单元的具体工作过程,可以参考前述方法实施例中的对应过程,在此不再赘述。
在本申发明所提供的几个实施例中,应该理解到,所揭露的系统、装置和方法,可以通过其它的方式实现。例如,以上所描述的装置实施例仅仅是示意性的,例如,所述单元的划分,仅仅为一种逻辑功能划分,实际实现时可以有另外的划分方式,例如多个单元或组件可以结合或者可以集成到另一个系统,或一些特征可以忽略,或不执行。另一点,所显示或讨论的相互之间的耦合或直接耦合或通信连接可以是通过一些接口,装置或单元的间接耦合或通信连接,可以是电性,机械或其它的形式。
所述作为分离部件说明的单元可以是或者也可以不是物理上分开的,作 为单元显示的部件可以是或者也可以不是物理单元,即可以位于一个地方,或者也可以分布到多个网络单元上。可以根据实际的需要选择其中的部分或者全部单元来实现本实施例方案的目的。
另外,在本发明各个实施例中的各功能单元可以集成在一个处理单元中,也可以是各个单元单独物理存在,也可以两个或两个以上单元集成在一个单元中。
所述功能如果以软件功能单元的形式实现并作为独立的产品销售或使用时,可以存储在一个计算机可读取存储介质中。基于这样的理解,本发明的技术方案本质上或者说对现有技术做出贡献的部分或者该技术方案的部分可以以软件产品的形式体现出来,该计算机软件产品存储在一个存储介质中,包括若干指令用以使得一台计算机设备(可以是个人计算机,服务器,或者网络设备等)执行本发明各个实施例所述方法的全部或部分步骤。而前述的存储介质包括:U盘、移动硬盘、只读存储器(Read-Only Memory,ROM)、随机存取存储器(Random Access Memory,RAM)、磁碟或者光盘等各种可以存储程序代码的介质。
以上所述,仅为本发明的具体实施方式,但本发明的保护范围并不局限于此,任何熟悉本技术领域的技术人员在本发明揭露的技术范围内,可轻易想到变化或替换,都应涵盖在本发明的保护范围之内。因此,本发明的保护范围应以权利要求的保护范围为准。

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  1. 一种计费控制装置,其特征在于,当用户设备UE访问向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务时,包括:
    接收器,用于从策略与计费执行功能PCEF接收流描述信息,其中,所述流描述信息是由所述PCEF根据从所述UE接收的数据流所获取的;
    处理器,用于根据所述接收器接收的所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识;
    发送器,用于将所述处理器确定的业务标识发送至所述PCEF,以使所述PCEF根据所述业务标识对所述业务进行计费。
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的计费控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述处理器,还用于根据所述接收器接收的所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的计费标识;
    所述发送器,还用于将所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF。
  3. 根据权利要求2所述的计费控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述接收器,还用于接收所述UE的用户标识;
    所述处理器,还用于判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系;
    所述发送器,具体用于当所述处理器确定所述用户标识与所述业务标识具有对应关系时,将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF。
  4. 根据权利要求3所述的计费控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述接收器,还用于接收所述OTT SP的设备或业务运营支撑系统BOSS发送的用户注册信息;
    所述处理器,具体用于根据所述用户注册信息生成第一匹配信息,所述第一匹配信息包括用户标识与业务标识的对应关系。
  5. 根据权利要求4所述的计费控制装置,其特征在于,所述处理器,具体用于:根据所述第一匹配信息,判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系。
  6. 根据权利要求2所述的计费控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述接收器,还用于接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的用户注册信息;
    所述发送器,还用于将所述用户注册信息发送至业务运营支撑系统BOSS。
  7. 根据权利要求2至6任一项所述的计费控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述接收器,还用于获取运营商配置的业务标识和计费标识,并接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合;
    所述处理器,还用于根据所述业务规则集合,生成第二匹配信息,其中,所述第二匹配信息包括业务规则集合、业务标识和计费标识之间的对应关系。
  8. 根据权利要求7所述的计费控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述处理器,还用于根据所述第二匹配信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识。
  9. 根据权利要求1所述的计费控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述接收器,还用于获取运营商配置的业务标识和计费标识,并接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合;
    所述发送器,还用于将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至策略与计费规则功能PCRF;
    所述处理器,还用于根据所述业务规则集合,生成第三匹配信息,其中,所述第三匹配信息包括业务规则集合与业务标识之间的对应关系。
  10. 根据权利要求9所述的计费控制装置,其特征在于,
    所述接收器,还用于接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的用户注册信息;
    所述发送器,还用于将所述用户注册信息发送至所述PCRF。
  11. 一种策略与计费执行功能PCEF,其特征在于,当用户设备UE访问向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务时,包括:
    接收器,用于接收所述UE发送的数据流;
    处理器,用于对所述数据流进行解析,确定所述数据流的流描述信息;
    发送器,用于将所述处理器确定的所述流描述信息发送至计费控制装置;
    所述接收器,还用于接收所述计费控制装置发送的业务标识,所述业务标识是所述计费控制装置根据所述流描述信息确定的;
    所述处理器,还用于根据所述接收器接收的所述业务标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费。
  12. 根据权利要求11所述的PCEF,其特征在于,
    所述接收器,还用于接收所述计费控制装置发送的计费标识;
    所述处理器,具体用于根据所述业务标识和所述计费标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费。
  13. 根据权利要求11所述的PCEF,其特征在于,
    所述处理器,还用于判断所述UE是否注册了所述业务;
    所述发送器,具体用于:当所述处理器确定所述UE注册了所述业务时,将所述流描述信息发送至所述计费控制装置。
  14. 一种策略与计费规则功能PCRF,其特征在于,包括:
    接收器,用于从计费控制装置接收业务标识和计费标识,从所述计费控制装置或业务运营支撑系统BOSS接收用户注册信息;
    处理器,用于根据所述接收器接收的所述用户注册信息、所述业务标识和所述计费标识,生成策略控制和计费PCC策略。
  15. 一种业务运营支撑系统BOSS,其特征在于,包括:
    接收器,用于接收用户注册信息;
    发送器,用于将所述接收器接收的所述用户注册信息发送至计费控制装置。
  16. 根据权利要求15所述的BOSS,其特征在于,
    当向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务时,所述接收器,具体用于从所述OTT SP的设备接收所述用户注册信息;
    或,当向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务为前向付费的业务时,所述接收器,具体用于从用户设备UE接收所述用户注册信息。
  17. 一种运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP的设备,其特征在于,包括:
    处理器,用于生成业务规则集合;
    发送器,用于将所述业务规则集合发送至对计费控制装置。
  18. 根据权利要求17所述的OTT SP的设备,其特征在于,当向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务时,
    所述处理器,还用于生成用户注册信息;
    所述发送器,还用于将所述用户注册信息发送至所述计费控制装置或业务运营支撑系统BOSS。
  19. 一种计费的系统,其特征在于,包括:
    权利要求1至10任一项所述的计费控制装置;
    策略与计费执行功能PCEF;
    策略与计费规则功能PCRF;
    业务运营支撑系统BOSS。
  20. 一种计费的方法,其特征在于,当用户设备UE访问向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务时,包括:
    从策略与计费执行功能PCEF接收流描述信息,其中,所述流描述信息是由所述PCEF根据从所述UE接收的数据流所获取的;
    根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识;
    将所述业务标识发送至所述PCEF,以使所述PCEF根据所述业务标识对所述业务进行计费。
  21. 根据权利要求20所述的方法,其特征在于,
    所述根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识,包括:
    根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识;
    所述将所述业务标识发送至所述PCEF,包括:
    将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF。
  22. 根据权利要求21所述的方法,其特征在于,还包括:
    从所述PCEF接收所述UE的用户标识;
    判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系;
    所述将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF,包括:
    当确定所述用户标识与所述业务标识具有对应关系时,将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至所述PCEF。
  23. 根据权利要求22所述的方法,其特征在于,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:
    接收所述OTT SP的设备或业务运营支撑系统BOSS发送的用户注册信息;
    根据所述用户注册信息生成第一匹配信息,所述第一匹配信息包括用户标识与业务标识的对应关系。
  24. 根据权利要求23所述的方法,其特征在于,所述判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系,包括:
    根据所述第一匹配信息,判断所述用户标识与所述业务标识是否具有对应关系。
  25. 根据权利要求21所述的方法,其特征在于,在所述从PCEF接收 流描述信息之前,还包括:
    接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的用户注册信息;
    将所述用户注册信息发送至业务运营支撑系统BOSS。
  26. 根据权利要求21至25任一项所述的方法,其特征在于,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:
    获取运营商配置的业务标识和计费标识,并接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合;
    根据所述业务规则集合,生成第二匹配信息,其中,所述第二匹配信息包括业务规则集合、业务标识和计费标识之间的对应关系。
  27. 根据权利要求26所述的方法,其特征在于,所述根据所述流描述信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识,包括:
    根据所述第二匹配信息,确定与所述数据流对应的业务标识和计费标识。
  28. 根据权利要求20所述的方法,其特征在于,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:
    获取运营商配置的业务标识和计费标识,并接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的业务规则集合;
    将所述业务标识和所述计费标识发送至策略与计费规则功能PCRF;
    根据所述业务规则集合,生成第三匹配信息,其中,所述第三匹配信息包括业务规则集合与业务标识之间的对应关系。
  29. 根据权利要求28所述的方法,其特征在于,在所述从PCEF接收流描述信息之前,还包括:
    接收所述OTT SP的设备发送的用户注册信息;
    将所述用户注册信息发送至所述PCRF。
  30. 一种计费的方法,所述方法由策略与计费执行功能PCEF执行,当用户设备UE访问向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务时,其特征在于,包括:
    接收所述UE发送的数据流;
    对所述数据流进行解析,确定所述数据流的流描述信息;
    将所述流描述信息发送至计费控制装置;
    接收所述计费控制装置发送的业务标识,所述业务标识是所述计费控制 装置根据所述流描述信息确定的;
    根据所述业务标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费。
  31. 根据权利要求30所述的方法,其特征在于,
    所述接收所述计费控制装置发送的业务标识,包括:
    接收所述计费控制装置发送的业务标识和计费标识,所述业务标识和所述计费标识是所述计费控制装置根据所述流描述信息确定的;
    所述根据所述业务标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费,包括:
    根据所述业务标识和所述计费标识,对所述业务进行在线/离线计费。
  32. 根据权利要求30所述的方法,其特征在于,
    在所述将所述流描述信息发送至计费控制装置之前,还包括:
    判断所述UE是否注册了所述业务;
    所述将所述流描述信息发送至计费控制装置,包括:
    当确定所述UE注册了所述业务时,将所述流描述信息发送至所述计费控制装置。
  33. 一种计费的方法,所述方法由策略与计费规则功能PCRF执行,其特征在于,包括:
    从计费控制装置接收业务标识和计费标识,从所述计费控制装置或业务运营支撑系统BOSS接收用户注册信息;
    根据所述用户注册信息、所述业务标识和所述计费标识,生成策略控制和计费PCC策略。
  34. 一种计费的方法,所述方法由业务运营支撑系统BOSS执行,其特征在于,包括:
    接收用户注册信息;
    将所述用户注册信息发送至计费控制装置。
  35. 根据权利要求34所述的方法,其特征在于,
    当向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务时,所述接收用户注册信息,包括:
    从所述OTT SP的设备接收所述用户注册信息;
    或,当向运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP收费的业务为前向付费的业务时,所述接收用户注册信息,包括:
    从用户设备UE接收所述用户注册信息。
  36. 一种计费的方法,所述方法由运营商之上的OTT业务提供商SP设备执行,其特征在于,包括:
    生成业务规则集合;
    将所述业务规则集合发送至对计费控制装置。
  37. 根据权利要求36所述的方法,其特征在于,当向OTT SP收费的业务为后向付费的业务时,还包括:
    生成用户注册信息;
    将所述用户注册信息发送至所述计费控制装置或业务运营支撑系统BOSS。
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