WO2018107822A1 - 一种流量计费方法、系统及控制服务器 - Google Patents

一种流量计费方法、系统及控制服务器 Download PDF

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WO2018107822A1
WO2018107822A1 PCT/CN2017/100373 CN2017100373W WO2018107822A1 WO 2018107822 A1 WO2018107822 A1 WO 2018107822A1 CN 2017100373 W CN2017100373 W CN 2017100373W WO 2018107822 A1 WO2018107822 A1 WO 2018107822A1
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李鹏
周富星
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  • the present application relates to, but is not limited to, communication technology, and more particularly to a flow rate method, system, and control server.
  • the embodiment of the present application provides a method, a system, and a control server for a flow rate, which can provide regionally differentiated tariffs and implement regional differentiated charging.
  • the embodiment of the present application provides a method for calculating a flow rate, and the method for calculating the flow rate includes:
  • the traffic generated by the terminal is charged according to the matched traffic tariff policy.
  • the location information of the terminal may include at least one of: Global Positioning System (GPS) information, base station information related to the terminal.
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • the acquiring the user information and the location information of the terminal may include at least one of the following:
  • the determining, according to the user information and the location information of the terminal, the traffic rate policy that matches the user information and the location information of the terminal may include:
  • a traffic tariff policy matching the current location of the terminal is determined.
  • the traffic tariff policy may include: a traffic tariff content, an area to which the traffic tariff content applies;
  • the determining a traffic tariff policy that matches the current location of the terminal may include:
  • the terminal When the terminal is located in the area where the traffic tariff content of the traffic tariff policy is applicable, it is determined that the current location of the terminal matches the traffic tariff policy.
  • the charging the traffic generated by the terminal according to the matched traffic tariff policy may include:
  • the bill switching is triggered by updating the charging parameter according to the matched traffic tariff policy
  • Billing is performed on the bill.
  • the triggering the bill switch by updating the charging parameter may include at least one of the following:
  • the bill switching is triggered by updating the charging identifier, wherein the multiplexing quality of service (QoS) allocation and the retention priority (ARP) parameter are used as the charging identifier;
  • QoS quality of service
  • ARP retention priority
  • the bill switch is triggered by updating the group rate (RG).
  • the traffic tariff policy may include: a user-defined traffic tariff policy
  • the method for calculating the flow rate may further include: receiving a user-defined traffic rate policy issued by the terminal a subscription request, wherein the subscription request carries the user-defined traffic tariff policy, and the user-defined traffic tariff policy includes the following information: a user-defined area and a traffic tariff content applicable to the area; The subscription request configures a user-defined traffic tariff policy.
  • the requesting the user-defined traffic rate policy issued by the receiving terminal may include: receiving, by the northbound interface, the subscription request of the user-defined traffic tariff policy;
  • the configuring the user-defined traffic tariff policy according to the subscription request may include: configuring the user-defined traffic tariff policy after authenticating the user-defined traffic tariff policy carried by the subscription request.
  • the traffic fee method may further include: when the terminal accesses the network through the private network channel in the predetermined area, according to the traffic tariff policy matched with the private network channel, generated by the terminal Traffic is billed.
  • the method for calculating a flow rate may further include: when the terminal is in a predetermined area, and the user information of the terminal satisfies the use condition of the private network channel, setting up a private network for the terminal aisle.
  • the embodiment of the present application further provides a flow rate fee system, including:
  • the control device is configured to: when the terminal performs network access, acquire user information and location information of the terminal, and determine, according to the user information and the location information of the terminal, a traffic charge that matches the user information and the location information of the terminal.
  • the charging device is configured to charge the traffic generated by the terminal according to the matched traffic tariff policy.
  • the location information of the terminal may include at least one of: GPS information, base station information related to the terminal.
  • control apparatus may be configured to acquire user information and location information of the terminal by at least one of the following:
  • control apparatus may be configured to determine a traffic tariff policy that matches user information and location information of the terminal according to user information and location information of the terminal in the following manner:
  • a traffic tariff policy matching the current location of the terminal is determined.
  • the traffic tariff policy may include: a traffic tariff content, an area to which the traffic tariff content applies;
  • the control device may be configured to determine a traffic tariff policy that matches the current location of the terminal by:
  • the terminal When the terminal is located in the area where the traffic tariff content of the traffic tariff policy is applicable, it is determined that the current location of the terminal matches the traffic tariff policy.
  • the charging device may include:
  • the policy execution unit is configured to trigger a call switch by updating the charging parameter according to the matched traffic tariff policy
  • the bill generation unit is configured to generate a bill under the matched traffic tariff policy according to the network access information of the terminal;
  • the billing unit is configured to charge the bill.
  • the policy execution unit may be configured to trigger a CDR switch by updating the charging parameter in at least one of the following manners:
  • the bill switching is triggered by updating the charging identifier, wherein the multiplexing QoS allocation and retention priority (ARP) parameters are used as the charging identifier;
  • ARP multiplexing QoS allocation and retention priority
  • the bill switch is triggered by updating the group rate (RG).
  • the traffic tariff policy may include: a user-defined traffic tariff policy
  • the flow rate system can also include:
  • a service management device configured to receive a subscription request of a user-defined traffic tariff policy issued by the terminal, and configure a user-defined traffic tariff policy according to the subscription request; wherein the subscription request carries the user-defined traffic tariff policy
  • the user-defined traffic tariff policy includes the following information: a user-defined area and a traffic tariff content applicable to the area.
  • the service management apparatus may be configured to receive a subscription request of the user-defined traffic tariff policy through a northbound interface, and after authenticating a user-defined traffic tariff policy carried by the subscription request, Transmitting, by the northbound sending interface, the user-defined traffic tariff policy to the charging device, so that the charging device saves the user-defined traffic tariff policy and sends the user-self-sending to the control device by using a northbound sending interface Define a traffic tariff policy.
  • the charging apparatus may be further configured to: when the terminal accesses the network through the private network channel in the predetermined area, according to the traffic tariff policy matched with the private network channel, generated by the terminal Traffic is billed.
  • the flow rate system may further include: a channel building device configured to: when the terminal is in a predetermined area, and the user information of the terminal meets the use condition of the private network channel, The terminal establishes a dedicated network channel.
  • the embodiment of the present application further provides a flow rate fee system, including:
  • the control server is configured to acquire user information and location information of the terminal when the terminal performs network access, and determine, according to the user information and the location information of the terminal, a traffic charge that matches the user information and the location information of the terminal.
  • the Policy and Charging Rules Function Unit is configured to trigger a call switch by updating the charging parameter according to the matched traffic tariff policy;
  • PGW packet data network gateway
  • a Business Operations Support System (BOSS) configured to bill the bills.
  • control server may be configured to determine user information and location information with the terminal according to user information and location information of the terminal in the following manner.
  • Traffic matching rate policy :
  • a traffic tariff policy matching the current location of the terminal is determined.
  • the PCRF may be configured to trigger a CDR switch by updating a charging parameter in at least one of the following ways:
  • the bill switching is triggered by updating the charging identifier, wherein the multiplexing QoS allocation and retention priority (ARP) parameters are used as the charging identifier;
  • ARP multiplexing QoS allocation and retention priority
  • the bill switch is triggered by updating the group rate RG.
  • the traffic tariff policy may include: a user-defined traffic tariff policy
  • the flow rate system may further include: an electronic channel operation management platform (ECOP) configured to receive the subscription request of the user-defined traffic tariff policy through the northbound interface, and authenticate the user-defined traffic carried by the subscription request After the tariff policy, the user-defined traffic tariff policy is sent to the BOSS through a northbound sending interface;
  • ECP electronic channel operation management platform
  • the BOSS may be configured to send the user-defined traffic tariff policy to the PGW through the northbound sending interface after receiving the user-defined traffic tariff policy through the northbound interface;
  • the PGW may be configured to send the user-defined traffic tariff policy to the PCRF through a northbound sending interface after receiving the user-defined traffic tariff policy through the northbound interface;
  • the PCRF may be configured to send the user-defined traffic tariff policy to the control server through the northbound sending interface after receiving the user-defined traffic tariff policy through the northbound interface.
  • the flow accounting system may further include: a mobility management entity (MME) and a private network server; the MME is configured to receive a network request sent by the terminal when performing network access in a predetermined area, and Sending the network request to the private network server; wherein the network request carries user information of the terminal; and the private network server is configured to determine the end Whether the user information of the terminal meets the use condition of the private network channel, and sends the determination result to the MME.
  • the MME is further configured to send corresponding network configuration information to the PGW according to the determination result.
  • control server including: a memory and a processor
  • the memory is configured to store a program for performing flow rate processing; the program for performing flow rate processing performs the following operations when being read and executed by the processor:
  • the user information and the location information of the terminal are acquired; and the traffic tariff policy matching the user information and the location information of the terminal is determined according to the user information and the location information of the terminal.
  • the location information of the terminal may include at least one of: GPS information, base station information related to the terminal.
  • the obtaining the user information and the location information of the terminal may include:
  • the memory may be further configured to store a subscription relationship between the user information and the traffic tariff policy, and a traffic tariff policy;
  • the determining, according to the user information and the location information of the terminal, the traffic tariff policy that matches the user information and the location information of the terminal may include:
  • a traffic tariff policy matching the current location of the terminal is determined.
  • the embodiment of the present application further provides a method for ordering a traffic rate, including:
  • a subscription interface that displays geographic location visualizations
  • the ordering interface displaying the geographic location visualization may include at least one of the following:
  • the embodiment of the present application further provides a traffic rate ordering device, including:
  • a display module configured to display a location interface for geographic location visualization
  • a processing module configured to generate subscription information according to information selected by the user on the subscription interface
  • a sending module configured to send the ordering information.
  • the display module may be configured to display a geographic location visualization ordering interface in at least one of:
  • the embodiment of the present application further provides a traffic tariff ordering device, including: a memory, a processor, and a display; wherein the memory is configured to store a program for performing traffic tariff ordering; the program for performing traffic tariff ordering is When the processor reads execution, do the following:
  • the ordering interface displaying the geographic location visualization on the display may include at least one of the following:
  • the embodiment of the present application further provides a computer readable storage medium storing computer executable instructions, which are implemented by the processor to implement the foregoing flow rate method.
  • the embodiment of the present application further provides a computer readable storage medium, where the computer executable finger is stored
  • the above-described flow rate ordering method is implemented when the computer executable instructions are executed by the processor.
  • a traffic tariff policy matching the user information and the location information of the terminal is determined; and the matching traffic tariff policy is used to perform the traffic fee.
  • differentiated charging is performed according to the location of the terminal, thereby improving the user experience.
  • the embodiment of the present application is improved based on the networking characteristics of the existing network, and the implementation is convenient and fast.
  • the embodiment of the present application provides a user with a service flow of a customized traffic tariff policy, and then performs a traffic fee according to a user-defined traffic tariff policy, thereby providing a personalized service for the user and improving the user experience.
  • the terminal when the terminal uses a private network channel for network access in a predetermined area, the terminal generates traffic according to a traffic tariff policy corresponding to the private network.
  • a traffic tariff policy corresponding to the private network.
  • FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a method for charging a flow meter according to an embodiment of the present application
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram 1 of a flow rate system provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram 2 of a flow rate system provided by an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 4 is an exemplary schematic diagram 1 of a flow rate system according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 5 is an exemplary timing diagram 1 of the flow rate system of the embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 6 is an exemplary schematic diagram 2 of a flow rate system according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 8 is an exemplary schematic diagram 3 of a flow rate system according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a control server according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a method for ordering a traffic rate according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of a traffic tariff ordering apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.
  • the embodiment provides a flow rate fee method, which is applied to a flow rate fee system, and is used to implement charging when different users use the terminal to access the Internet through different places in the mobile communication network.
  • the method for calculating the flow rate includes:
  • Step 101 When the terminal performs network access, acquiring user information and location information of the terminal;
  • Step 102 Determine, according to user information of the terminal and location information, a traffic tariff policy that matches user information and location information of the terminal.
  • Step 103 Charging the traffic generated by the terminal according to the matched traffic tariff policy.
  • the user information of the terminal may include information for verifying the identity of the user, for example, may include at least one of the following: a mobile phone number of the user, an identity card number, and a terminal identification number.
  • the location information of the terminal may include at least one of the following: Global Positioning System (GPS) information, and base station information related to the terminal (eg, information of the serving base station of the terminal).
  • GPS Global Positioning System
  • base station information related to the terminal eg, information of the serving base station of the terminal.
  • step 101 may include at least one of the following:
  • Receiving user information and location information (for example, GPS information) sent by the terminal;
  • Receiving user information sent by the terminal and acquiring location information (for example, serving base station information of the terminal) from the base station related to the terminal.
  • location information for example, serving base station information of the terminal
  • the terminal may actively report the location information.
  • the GPS information of the terminal can be obtained by the terminal turning on the GPS positioning function, and the GPS information is reported through a third-party tool (such as an APP (Application) or a webpage) configured on the terminal.
  • a third-party tool such as an APP (Application) or a webpage
  • the location information of the terminal may be obtained from a base station associated with the terminal.
  • the routing area identifier (RAI, Routing Area Identity) of the terminal can be obtained; in 4G (fourth generation mobile communication technology)
  • the network may obtain the tracking area identifier (TAI) or the base station identifier (eNodeB ID) of the terminal and the location coordinates of the base station, so as to subsequently locate the terminal according to the acquired location information.
  • TAI tracking area identifier
  • eNodeB ID base station identifier
  • the accuracy of using the GPS information for terminal positioning is high.
  • the terminal positioning may be performed in combination with the above two implementation manners, that is, if the terminal opens the GPS function and applies a third-party tool, the positioning may be performed according to the GPS information; if the terminal does not open the GPS function, there is no Application related third-party tools can be used to locate according to the information of the base station. In this way, the maximum humanized use effect and precise positioning effect can be achieved, and at the same time, the privacy of the user is protected.
  • this application is not limited thereto.
  • step 102 can include:
  • the traffic tariff policy may include: a traffic tariff content (for example, including fee information), and an area to which the traffic tariff content is applicable.
  • determining a traffic tariff policy that matches the current location of the terminal may include:
  • the area to which the traffic tariff content is applicable may be pre-configured by the operator, or may be customized by the user, which is not limited in this application.
  • the traffic tariff policy subscribed by the user may be determined; according to the location information of the terminal, it may be determined whether the current location of the terminal meets the location condition of the traffic tariff policy subscribed by the user; if satisfied, the location condition may be adopted.
  • the user charges the traffic tariff policy that meets the current location of the terminal for charging. In this way, when the traffic tariff policy subscribed by the user corresponds to different areas, the regional differentiated charging can be implemented according to the location change of the terminal.
  • step 103 may include:
  • the bill switching is triggered by updating the charging parameter according to the matched traffic tariff policy
  • the dialog is billed.
  • the billing switch is triggered by updating the charging parameter, and may include at least one of the following:
  • the bill switching is triggered by updating the charging identifier, where the QoS (Quality of Service) allocation and the retention priority (ARP) parameter are used as the charging identifier;
  • QoS Quality of Service
  • ARP retention priority
  • the bill switch is triggered by updating the group rate (RG, Rating Group).
  • the retention value of the ARP parameter may be used to identify a traffic tariff policy that provides regional preferential tariffs.
  • the ARP parameter update triggering QoS switching involves the coordination of the core network, the terminal, and the service. The ARP value needs to be properly planned to avoid a poor user experience. In practical applications, under the 4G network, the QoS ARP parameter update can be used to trigger the call switch.
  • an RG (Rating Group) update may be employed to trigger a bill switch. It should be noted that the RG only involves the core network and services, and the RG needs to be properly planned to avoid conflicts with related content charging services.
  • the traffic tariff policy of the embodiment may include: a user-defined traffic tariff policy
  • the subscription request carries a user-defined traffic tariff policy
  • the user-defined traffic tariff policy includes the following information: a user-defined area and a traffic tariff applicable to the area. content;
  • the area applicable to the traffic tariff content in the user-defined traffic tariff policy is customized by the user.
  • the request for the user-defined traffic rate policy issued by the receiving terminal may include: receiving a subscription request of the user-defined traffic tariff policy through the northbound interface;
  • the configuring a user-defined traffic tariff policy according to the subscription request may include:
  • the user-defined traffic tariff policy is configured.
  • a new northbound interface is used to support a user-defined manner for ordering a traffic tariff policy, thereby providing a personalized service for the user and improving the user experience.
  • the method for calculating the flow rate provided by the embodiment may further include:
  • the traffic generated by the terminal is charged according to the traffic tariff policy matched with the private network channel.
  • the method for calculating the flow rate provided in this embodiment may further include:
  • a dedicated network channel is set up for the terminal.
  • the embodiment determines the traffic tariff policy by using the user information and the location information of the terminal, and performs charging according to the determined traffic tariff policy, so that the differentiated traffic tariff policy service can be provided for the user, and the terminal is Different locations enable regionally differentiated flowmeters to increase user experience.
  • This embodiment provides a flow rate system, as shown in FIG. 2, including:
  • the control device 201 is configured to acquire user information and location information of the terminal when the terminal performs network access, and determine a traffic tariff policy that matches the user information and the location information of the terminal according to the user information and the location information of the terminal;
  • the charging device 202 is configured to charge the traffic generated by the terminal according to the matched traffic tariff policy.
  • the user information of the terminal may include information for verifying the identity of the user, for example, may include at least one of the following: a mobile phone number of the user, an identity card number, and a terminal identification number.
  • the location information of the terminal may include at least one of the following: GPS information, base station information related to the terminal (eg, serving base station information of the terminal).
  • the control device 201 may be configured to acquire user information and location information of the terminal by using at least one of the following methods:
  • the control device 201 can be configured to determine a traffic tariff policy that matches the user information and the location information of the terminal according to the user information and the location information of the terminal in the following manner:
  • the traffic tariff policy may include: an area where the traffic tariff content and the traffic tariff content are applicable; the control device 201 may be configured to determine a traffic tariff policy that matches the current location of the terminal by:
  • the charging device 202 can include:
  • the policy execution unit 2021 is configured to update the charging parameter according to the matched traffic tariff policy. Number triggers the bill switch;
  • the bill generation unit 2022 is configured to generate a bill under the matched traffic tariff policy according to the network access information of the terminal;
  • the billing unit 2023 is configured to perform billing for the dialog.
  • the policy execution unit 2021 may be configured to trigger the call switch by updating the charging parameter in at least one of the following manners:
  • the bill switching is triggered by updating the charging identifier, wherein the multiplexing QoS allocation and retention priority (ARP) parameters are used as the charging identifier;
  • ARP multiplexing QoS allocation and retention priority
  • the bill switch is triggered by updating the group rate (RG).
  • the traffic tariff policy may include: a user-defined traffic tariff policy
  • the service management device 203 is configured to receive a subscription request of the user-defined traffic tariff policy sent by the terminal, and configure a user-defined traffic tariff policy according to the subscription request.
  • the subscription request carries the user-defined traffic tariff policy, and the user-defined traffic is configured.
  • the tariff policy includes the following information: a user-defined area and the content of the traffic charges applicable to the area.
  • the service management device 203 may be configured to receive a subscription request of the user-defined traffic tariff policy through the northbound interface, and send the user to the charging device 202 through the northbound sending interface after authenticating the user-defined traffic tariff policy carried in the subscription request.
  • the traffic tariff policy is customized so that the charging device 202 saves the user-defined traffic tariff policy and sends the user-defined traffic tariff policy to the control device 201 through the northbound transmission interface.
  • the charging apparatus 202 of the embodiment may be configured to perform charging on the traffic generated by the terminal according to a traffic tariff policy matched with the private network channel when the terminal accesses the network through the private network channel in the predetermined area.
  • the flow rate system of the embodiment may further include: a channel construction device configured to set up a dedicated network channel for the terminal when the terminal is in a predetermined area and the user information of the terminal satisfies the use condition of the private network channel. .
  • the embodiment further provides a flow rate system, as shown in FIG. 3, including:
  • the control server 301 is configured to acquire user information and location information of the terminal when the terminal performs network access, and determine a traffic tariff policy that matches the user information and the location information of the terminal according to the user information and the location information of the terminal;
  • the Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) 302 is configured to trigger a call switch by updating the charging parameter according to the matched traffic tariff policy.
  • a packet data network gateway (PGW, PDN GateWay) 303, configured to generate a bill under the matched traffic tariff policy according to the network access information of the terminal;
  • the Business Operation Support System (BOSS) 304 is configured to perform billing for the dialog.
  • the control server 301 may be configured to determine, according to the user information and the location information of the terminal, a traffic tariff policy that matches the user information and the location information of the terminal by:
  • the PCRF 302 may be configured to trigger a call switch by updating the charging parameter in at least one of the following manners:
  • the bill switching is triggered by updating the charging identifier, wherein the multiplexing QoS allocation and retention priority (ARP) parameters are used as the charging identifier;
  • ARP multiplexing QoS allocation and retention priority
  • the bill switch is triggered by updating the group rate (RG).
  • the traffic tariff policy may include: a user-defined traffic tariff policy
  • the traffic metering system provided in this embodiment may further include: an ECOP (Electronic Channel operation platform) 305, configured to receive a subscription request of a user-defined traffic tariff policy through the northbound interface, and authenticate the subscription. After the user-defined traffic tariff policy is requested, the user-defined traffic tariff policy is sent to the BOSS 304 through the northbound sending interface.
  • ECOP Electronic Channel operation platform
  • the BOSS 304 is further configured to: after receiving the user-defined traffic tariff policy through the northbound interface, send a user-defined traffic tariff policy to the PGW 303 through the northbound sending interface;
  • the PGW 303 is further configured to send the user-defined traffic tariff policy to the PCRF 302 through the northbound sending interface after receiving the user-defined traffic tariff policy through the northbound interface;
  • the PCRF 302 is further configured to send the user-defined traffic tariff policy to the control server 301 through the northbound sending interface after receiving the user-defined traffic tariff policy through the northbound interface.
  • the traffic accounting system provided in this embodiment may further include: a mobility management entity (MME) and a private network server;
  • MME mobility management entity
  • private network server a private network server
  • the MME is configured to receive a network request that is sent by the terminal when the network access is performed in the predetermined area, and send the network request to the private network server, where the network request carries the user information of the terminal;
  • the private network server is configured to determine whether the user information of the terminal meets the use condition of the private network channel, and send the determination result to the MME;
  • the MME is further configured to send corresponding network configuration information to the PGW according to the determination result.
  • control device 201 in FIG. 2 can be implemented by the control server 301, and the functions of the charging device 202 can be implemented by the PCRF 302, the PGW 303, and the BOSS 304, and the functions of the service management device 203. Can be implemented by ECOP 305.
  • the PCRF is a policy and charging control policy decision point for service data flows and IP bearer resources. It selects and provides available policy and charging control decisions for the PCEF (Policy and Charging Enforcement Function).
  • PCEF Policy and Charging Enforcement Function
  • 3GPP Release 8 when using the Gxx interface, the PCRF maintains an association between GW (Gateway) control sessions and IP-CAN (IP-Connectivity Access Network) sessions.
  • PCRF is also the information exchange point between BBERF (Bearing Binding and Event Report Function) and PCEF. Since the event trigger cannot be directly transmitted between BBERF and PCEF, PCRF exercises between BBERF and PCEF. The forwarding of event triggers.
  • the PGW is an important network element in the Evolved Packet Core (EPC) of the mobile communication network.
  • the EPC network is actually the original 3G core network PS (Packet Switch) domain.
  • PS Packet Switch
  • the evolved version, and the PGW is equivalent to an evolved GGSN (Gateway GPRS Support Node) network element, and its function and function are equivalent to the original GGSN network element.
  • the PGW is a border gateway of the EPC network, and provides functions such as user session management and bearer control, data forwarding, IP address allocation, and non-3GPP user access; it is an anchor for 3GPP access and non-3GPP access public data network (PDN). point.
  • the so-called 3GPP access refers to the wireless access technology of the 3GPP standard family.
  • non-3GPP access is a wireless access technology other than the 3GPP standard family, such as China Telecom.
  • CDMA access technology and the current popular WiFi access technology In the EPC network, if the mobile terminal is a non-3GPP access, it may not pass through the MME network element and the SGW network element, but must pass through the PGW network element to access the PDN.
  • BOSS integrates the Business Support System (BSS) and the Operation Support System (OSS). It is a comprehensive business operation and management support platform, and is also a true converged service (different operators have different services). Integration, such as traditional network access services, IP data services, content delivery services and mobile value-added services, etc.).
  • ECOP mainly implements a centralized management of business products in the electronic channel (Web, WAP (Wireless Application Protocol), WeChat, APP); CMP (Marketing Integration Support Platform, Campaign Management Platform) ), the main implementation of the link customer tag library in each interface (outbound call, website, short hall, WeChat, APP) personalized information push and unified management.
  • Web Web
  • WAP Wireless Application Protocol
  • WeChat APP
  • CMP Marketing Integration Support Platform
  • Campaign Management Platform the main implementation of the link customer tag library in each interface (outbound call, website, short hall, WeChat, APP) personalized information push and unified management.
  • the control server implements the conversion of the DCF (Diameter Credit Control) protocol Rx interface of the PCRF into an Rx interface based on HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol), and the QoS (Quality of Service) bandwidth provided by the Rx interface.
  • the dynamic policy capability is open to third-party applications.
  • the receiving terminal reports the received message and performs corresponding logical processing. After processing, the message is forwarded to the next processing service node.
  • FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 a first implementation of the flow rate system of the present embodiment will be exemplified. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the implementation manner may include the following steps:
  • Step 501 The user sends a network request through the terminal, where the network request can carry the terminal.
  • the terminal can detect the current geographical location information of the terminal by turning on the GPS function.
  • the terminal can trigger the location traffic service, and invoke the control server by using a third-party tool provided by the operator.
  • the interface sends a network request, which can carry the location information of the terminal and the user information.
  • Step 502 After receiving the network request, the control server first determines whether the user subscribes to the regional preferential flow rate policy according to the information reported by the terminal, and if not, directly transfers to the original business process; if the user subscribes to the regional preferential flow
  • the tariff policy first determines whether the user is in the traffic tariff preferential area according to the location information reported by the terminal. If not, the user goes to the original business process. If the traffic tariff is preferentially distributed, the processed related information is sent. Give the next business node;
  • control server is provided with logic for processing the location information of the terminal, and simultaneously stores the traffic tariff policy subscribed by the user, and by combining with the location information, determines whether the user meets the tariff condition of the regional preferential, and transfers the result to the next service. node.
  • Step 503 The PCRF receives the control server side message; since the user is in the subscribed traffic tariff preferential area and the PCRF has completed the user-related policy configuration, the PCRF transfers the user's traffic tariff preferential policy configuration and related user information.
  • the PCRF updates the QoS parameter ARP, triggering the PDP (Packet Data Protocol) modification process initiated by the GGSN; in the 4G network, the PCRF updates the QoS parameter ARP, and the default bearer triggers the P-GW initiated.
  • the resource modification process, the default bearer will be re-established;
  • the ARP is a wireless scheduling parameter.
  • the ARP adjustment may cause the base station to differentiate the user, which may affect the service experience.
  • the ARP takes the ARP value from 1 to 15, 2G or 3G network. The value is 1 to 3. Therefore, when the RAT (Radio Access Technology) is switched, the mapping between ARP, ARP, and ARP on the 2G or 3G network must be properly planned. The 2G or 3G network must be secured. The value of the ARP of the user ARP is different from that of the location traffic product. Otherwise, the accounting loss will be caused.
  • Step 504 The PGW receives the policy configuration and the user information from the PCRF, and performs the CDR design for the CDRs applied by the user at the current time, and transfers the user CDR and the user information to the next service node.
  • Step 505 The BOSS receives the user information and the user CDR, and performs the related charging work of the user according to the logic. After the charging is completed, the related result is sent to the ECOP to load the last service.
  • Step 506 The ECOP receives the service request from the BOSS, locates the service of the user according to the user information, performs final service verification and processing according to the service type, completes the final service loading, and ends the user network preferential online charging process.
  • the RG update may also be used to trigger the CDR severing, and the BOSS is charged according to the specific RG; in this implementation manner, the related content charging service (including the traffic 800) is in the target location area and The RG of the non-target location area needs to be reasonably planned and compatible with the content charging service and the location traffic product.
  • the SAE-GW/GGSN may need to maintain two sets of RGs at the same time, and need to be updated synchronously to maintain the corresponding relationship; the RG is managed by the group company. Apply to the group company when using.
  • the ARP update triggers the call forwarding to involve the cooperation of the core network, the terminal, and the service.
  • the ARP value needs to be properly planned to avoid affecting the user experience.
  • the RG is only related to the core network and services, but the RG needs to be properly planned to avoid related Content charging business conflicts.
  • the ARP update can be used to trigger the call switching.
  • the traffic accounting system will periodically acquire the location information of the terminal to determine whether the user is always in the area; wherein the timing interval can be set by the operator.
  • this application is not limited thereto.
  • employees often access the Internet in the company area. Students often access the Internet in the school area. Workers often engage in online activities within the factory. Operators can divide relevant areas according to the above user groups and provide traffic in related areas. Premium package; users can order the corresponding traffic tariff package according to their suitable area, and enjoy the flow discount in their selected area.
  • the foregoing application scenarios are merely examples, and the present application is not limited thereto.
  • the operator customizes the traffic tariff preferential area for the user to select, that is, can provide the latitude and longitude and radius of the central point of the area, and simultaneously mark the surrounding boundary of the traffic tariff preferential area on the map, and visually display the preferential area to the user.
  • User selects an area After the traffic tariff package is ordered, after the user enters the area, the user can charge according to the traffic tariff package in the area; when the user leaves the area, the user will return to the normal ordinary traffic package.
  • the implementation manner may include the following steps:
  • Step 701 The user first customizes a traffic tariff package (ie, the user-defined traffic tariff policy described above), which may be included in the mobile device or other terminal device through a third-party tool (software or other means) provided by the operator.
  • the core preferential information ie, the subscription information
  • the location area ie, the user-defined area described above
  • the traffic tariff content ie, the user-defined area described above
  • the ACOP issue a self-concession package request (equivalent to the aforementioned subscription request of the user-defined traffic tariff policy);
  • Step 702 After receiving the subscription information carried by the autonomous preferential package request through the newly added northbound interface, the ECOP uses the newly added business logic module to perform related logic processing; if the subscription information fails the ECOP logical authentication, the user fails to subscribe, ECOP Returning the result directly to the terminal (ie, the order is unsuccessful); if the order information is authenticated by ECOP, the user subscribes successfully, ECOP stores the user's order information, and sends the order information to the next service node through the newly added northbound sending interface;
  • Step 703 The BOSS receives the user-defined subscription information sent by the ECOP through the newly added northbound interface, and the BOSS is stored locally, and activates the latest traffic tariff policy corresponding to the subscription information, and synchronizes the policy number and other related information with the service.
  • the user prepares using the customized traffic tariff policy and sends the latest traffic tariff policy to the next service node through the newly added northbound sending interface;
  • Step 704 The PGW receives the latest policy information sent by the BOSS through the newly added northbound interface, saves the latest policy information to the local service, activates the service related logic, and synchronizes the CDR identification to the database, and adds the latest tariff information to the new one.
  • the northbound sending interface forwards to the next service node;
  • Step 705 The PCRF receives the tariff policy information sent by the PGW through the newly added northbound interface, updates the local policy information, activates the policy, and forwards the tariff through the newly added northbound sending interface. Policy information to the control server;
  • Step 706 The control server receives the PCRF message through the newly added northbound interface, stores the latest tariff policy information (including the area information and other related information) locally, and starts the authentication logic about the area, and converts the visualized map information into The system recognizes the GPS information and the mobile base station information, and writes the information into the logic for the judgment of the terminal location and activates the service.
  • the control server receives the PCRF message through the newly added northbound interface, stores the latest tariff policy information (including the area information and other related information) locally, and starts the authentication logic about the area, and converts the visualized map information into The system recognizes the GPS information and the mobile base station information, and writes the information into the logic for the judgment of the terminal location and activates the service.
  • the foregoing process of the second implementation is a reverse service process compared with the process described in the first implementation manner, in which a user-defined manner is subscribed to by adding a northbound interface and a northbound transmission interface.
  • a user-defined manner is subscribed to by adding a northbound interface and a northbound transmission interface.
  • the user can customize the traffic preferential package in several frequent access areas, thereby greatly facilitating the user's use and improving user satisfaction.
  • the user can define the visualized location area and report the flow rate system reported to the operator according to the location of the resident, through the relevant channels provided by the operator, including but not limited to the APP, the official website of the operator, etc. After the fee system is approved, the user can enjoy the traffic tariff preferential strategy in the customized area. When the user leaves the area, the tariff policy returns to normal.
  • the above application is only an example, and the present application is not limited thereto.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 describe a situation in which a terminal accesses a network through a private network channel. After the terminal uses a private network channel for network access, the process of calculating the flow rate according to the matched traffic tariff policy may refer to the first implementation manner. Therefore, it will not be repeated here.
  • the flow rate of the group or enterprise that subscribes to the private network service may be performed. After the user accesses the network through the private network channel of the terminal, the end user may not perform the flow rate.
  • the range of activities of such users is basically in a certain area, such as a fixed area such as a park, a factory building, or a CBD (Central Business District).
  • the group size is large, the wifi environment construction cost is high, and the wifi network also has security hidden dangers. Therefore, the private network construction method can be started. To meet the online preferential needs of this part of users.
  • the private network service is opened for the group within the predetermined area of the group.
  • the group user accesses the network in the predetermined area
  • the user identity verification is first performed, and the authenticated user can use the special network channel to access.
  • the tariff for accessing the network is charged according to the preferential agreement between the group and the operator.
  • the user can access the network by using the public network channel, and the tariff policy can restore the normal tariff.
  • the MME Mobility Management Entity
  • the MME is a key control node of the 3GPP protocol LTE access network, and is responsible for the positioning and paging process of the UE (User Equipment, terminal) in idle mode, including relaying, which is simple.
  • the MME is responsible for the signaling processing part, which involves a bearer activation and shutdown process, and when a terminal is initialized and connected, an SGW (Serving GateWay) is selected for this terminal.
  • the implementation manner may include the following steps:
  • Step 901 The terminal (including but not limited to a mobile phone, a smart terminal, a multimedia device, a streaming media device, etc.) sends a network request to the MME, where the network request includes a user MSISDN (Mobile Subscriber International ISDN/PSTN number, mobile subscriber number), and the like.
  • MSISDN Mobile Subscriber International ISDN/PSTN number, mobile subscriber number
  • Step 902 After receiving the network request of the UE, the MME obtains the user MSISDN information, and applies a new interface to send a User Info Req message to the private network server, where it is used to determine whether the group attribute of the user conforms to the application private network channel.
  • the MME After receiving the network request of the UE, the MME obtains the user MSISDN information, and applies a new interface to send a User Info Req message to the private network server, where it is used to determine whether the group attribute of the user conforms to the application private network channel.
  • Step 903 The private network server receives the User Info Req message sent by the MME, and according to the user's mobile phone number and other related information, invokes local storage logic (including, for example, a mobile phone number belonging to the group user) to determine whether the user meets the use condition of the dedicated gateway, if The user meets the use condition of the dedicated gateway, and sends a User Info Res message to the MME, where the message includes the private gateway PGW1 address and the VPN address, so that the terminal can subsequently access the network service provided by the dedicated gateway according to the information; If the user does not meet the usage conditions of the dedicated gateway, that is, the user is a non-group user, the private network server returns the non-contracted attribute of the user, and the MME queries the public domain DNS (Domain Name System) to select the public network PGW 2;
  • DNS Domain Name System
  • Step 904 The MME receives the User Info Res message sent by the private network server, and determines the network type required by the user according to the content of the message; if the user meets the application condition of the private network, the MME sends the gateway PGW1 address and the VPN address to the PGW. If the user does not meet the private network With the condition, the MME calls the normal process, queries the public network DNS, selects the public network address, and sends it to the PGW;
  • Step 905 The PGW receives the message sent by the MME. If the request meets the application condition of the private network, the PGW establishes a private network channel for the user terminal, and the user enjoys the private network service, and the tariff enjoys the preferential fee of the private network; if the user does not meet the application condition of the private network, then The PGW connects the user terminal to the public network and enjoys the normal network tariff through the normal Internet access process.
  • the foregoing process may be implemented in a terminal attach process or a tracking area update (TAU) process.
  • the user information of the terminal is carried by the attach request or the tracking area update request; after the MME determines the network type required by the user, the network side bearer is created, and after the normal registration process is completed, the attach accept or tracking area update accept response is returned to the terminal.
  • the attachment process or the tracking area update process is completed, so that the terminal uses the private network channel or the public network channel for network access.
  • the group private network user can be provided with relevant access conditions and a special registration, modification, and deletion of the proprietary interface of the group user.
  • the group administrator can use the tools provided by the operator to edit the group personnel at any time, and also provides a user self-registration channel. Any non-group user can use the user name and password set by the group administrator to self-register through the channel. It facilitates the operation of the group administrator and is convenient for users to use, which brings great convenience to the user and improves the user experience.
  • enterprises and groups can open a proprietary network throughout the enterprise area or group area for all employees to use within the predetermined range. For example, TV stations, journalists, media people and other work-oriented work have more demand for wireless networks. If the park is large and the wifi area covers a large amount of investment, there is a certain degree of security risks. Therefore, this embodiment By improving the private network service, the application requirements of such users are effectively solved, and the related business promotion of the operators is facilitated.
  • a differentiated charging solution for users in different areas is provided; when the user subscribes to a predetermined traffic rate policy of the operator, the flow meter is used when the network is in the applicable area of the policy.
  • the fee system obtains the location information of the user. If the regional preferential conditions are met, the flow rate fee system automatically switches the bills, adopts differentiated billing, and the user enjoys the preferential tariff policy; the user leaves the area and switches the bill again. The tariff policy is switched to normal billing.
  • a user-defined preferential area is also proposed, and the user customizes the preferential area suitable for the user.
  • the flow rate system review After passing the user-defined preferential tariff package, the user enjoys the preferential tariff policy in the area specified by the user.
  • the traffic accounting system is reported to the operator, and the flow rate fee system approves the user customized information and then delivers it to each business logic node and the control device.
  • the preferential tariff is effective immediately. The user accesses the Internet in the preferential area defined by the user, and the traffic enjoys the preferential price. When the user leaves the area, the tariff returns to normal.
  • the embodiment when a group user or a large number of users having the same attribute need network resource discount in a certain area, the embodiment provides a private network construction plan, and the verified related users access the Internet in a specified area, after the system is authenticated.
  • the system will set up a private network channel for the users of this attribute, and the user terminal can access the network through the built-in private network channel to complete the online activity. While enjoying the private network service, the user completes the switching of the tariff bills, and then enjoys the relevant tariff preferential strategy.
  • the embodiment provides a control server, including: a memory 1001 and a processor 1002; wherein the memory 1001 is configured to store a program for performing flow rate processing; The processed program, when read and executed by the processor 1002, performs the following operations:
  • the user information and the location information of the terminal are acquired; and the traffic tariff policy matching the user information and the location information of the terminal is determined according to the user information and the location information of the terminal.
  • the location information of the terminal may include at least one of the following: GPS information, and base station information related to the terminal.
  • the user information and the location information of the terminal may be obtained by using at least one of the following methods:
  • the memory 1001 is further configured to store a subscription relationship between the user information and the traffic tariff policy, and a traffic tariff policy;
  • the traffic rate policy matching the user information and the location information of the terminal may be determined according to the user information and the location information of the terminal in the following manner:
  • the traffic tariff policy may include: a traffic tariff content, and an area to which the traffic tariff content applies; the program for performing the traffic fee processing may be determined by the processor 1002 to perform the following operations to determine the current location of the terminal.
  • control server For a detailed description of the control server provided in this embodiment, reference may be made to the description of the control device and the control server in the system embodiment, and thus no further details are provided herein.
  • this embodiment provides a method for ordering a traffic rate, as shown in FIG. 11, including:
  • Step 1101 Display a subscription interface for geographic location visualization
  • Step 1102 Generate subscription information according to information selected by the user on the subscription interface.
  • Step 1103 Send order information.
  • step 1101 may include at least one of the following:
  • the user can select the traffic tariff policy pre-configured by the operator, or customize the traffic tariff policy in the required area to implement personalized service and improve the user experience.
  • a map of the relevant area is displayed on the ordering interface, and the surrounding boundary of the pre-set preferential area is marked in detail, and the preferential location area is visually displayed in front of the user for the user to select; or the ordering interface displays the relevant area. Maps, where users can select areas on the map to pick custom areas.
  • the embodiment further provides a traffic rate ordering device, as shown in FIG. 12, including:
  • the display module 1201 is configured to display a location interface for visualizing the geographic location
  • the processing module 1202 is configured to generate subscription information according to information selected by the user on the subscription interface;
  • the sending module 1203 is configured to send subscription information.
  • the display module 1201 can be configured to display a location interface of the geographic location visualization in at least one of the following manners:
  • the traffic tariff ordering method and apparatus provided in this embodiment can be applied to a terminal.
  • the visual display of the area information in a visual manner can improve the user experience.
  • the embodiment further provides a traffic tariff ordering device, including: a memory, a processor, and a display; wherein the memory is configured to store a program for performing traffic tariff ordering; the program for performing traffic tariff ordering is read by the processor When taking execution, do the following:
  • the ordering interface for displaying a geographic location visualization on the display may include at least one of the following:
  • the present application provides a customized location area package for individual user needs, and the user adopts a differentiated charging policy in different areas.
  • the area can be flexibly defined.
  • the online charging billing preferential strategy can be enjoyed.
  • group users or related enterprise users set up a special network channel in the group or related enterprise area to provide high-quality network services for group users or enterprise users; group employees or enterprise employees access the Internet in the group or enterprise area, as long as Through relevant verification, you can enjoy the preferential tariff policy and access the network through the private network. This not only solves the problem of Internet access for group users, but also improves the security of users online.
  • the embodiment of the present application further provides a computer readable storage medium storing computer executable instructions, and the computer executable instructions are implemented by the processor to implement the foregoing flow rate method.
  • the embodiment of the present application further provides a computer readable storage medium, where the computer executable finger is stored
  • the above-described traffic tariff ordering method is implemented when the computer executable instructions are executed by the processor.
  • computer storage medium includes volatile and nonvolatile, implemented in any method or technology for storing information, such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Sex, removable and non-removable media.
  • Computer storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disc (DVD) or other optical disc storage, magnetic cartridge, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage device, or may Any other medium used to store the desired information and that can be accessed by the computer.
  • communication media typically includes computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal, such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism, and can include any information delivery media. .
  • the embodiment of the present invention provides a method, a system, and a control server for calculating a flow rate, and implements differentiated charging according to different locations of the terminal during the online access of the terminal, thereby improving the user experience.

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Abstract

一种流量计费方法,包括:当终端进行网络访问时,获取终端的用户信息以及位置信息;根据终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略;根据匹配的流量资费策略,对终端产生的流量进行计费。

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一种流量计费方法、系统及控制服务器 技术领域
本申请涉及但不限于通信技术,尤指一种流量计费方法、系统及控制服务器。
背景技术
随着移动互联网的发展,运营商网络的管道化趋势难以逆转,为了弥补传统语音、消息等业务的利润下降趋势,探索和进行多样化创新的流量经营至关重要。目前,虽然部分运营商已经开始探索差异化流量计费,但是,存在实现方案复杂、用户体验差等问题。
发明概述
以下是对本文详细描述的主题的概述。本概述并非是为了限制权利要求的保护范围。
本申请实施例提供了一种流量计费方法、系统及控制服务器,能够提供区域差异化的资费,并实现区域差异化计费。
本申请实施例提供了一种流量计费方法,所述流量计费方法包括:
当终端进行网络访问时,获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息;
根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略;
根据匹配的流量资费策略,对所述终端产生的流量进行计费。
在示例性实施方式中,所述终端的位置信息可以包括以下至少之一:全球定位系统(GPS)信息、与所述终端相关的基站信息。
在示例性实施方式中,所述获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,可以包括以下至少之一:
接收所述终端发送的用户信息以及位置信息;
接收所述终端发送的用户信息,并从与所述终端相关的基站获取位置信息。
在示例性实施方式中,所述根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略,可以包括:
根据所述终端的用户信息以及存储的用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,确定使用所述终端的用户订购的流量资费策略;
根据所述终端的位置信息,确定所述终端当前所在的位置;
从所述用户订购的流量资费策略中,确定与所述终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略。
在示例性实施方式中,所述流量资费策略可以包括:流量资费内容、所述流量资费内容所适用的区域;
所述确定与所述终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略,可以包括:
在所述终端当前所在位置位于所述流量资费策略的流量资费内容所适用区域内时,确定所述终端当前所在位置匹配所述流量资费策略。
在示例性实施方式中,所述根据匹配的流量资费策略,对所述终端产生的流量进行计费,可以包括:
根据匹配的流量资费策略,通过更新计费参数触发话单切换;
根据所述终端的网络访问信息,生成所述匹配的流量资费策略下的话单;
对所述话单进行计费。
在示例性实施方式中,所述通过更新计费参数触发话单切换,可以包括以下至少之一:
通过更新计费标识触发话单切换,其中,复用服务质量(QoS)的分配和保持优先级(ARP)参数作为计费标识;
通过更新分组费率(RG)触发话单切换。
在示例性实施方式中,所述流量资费策略可以包括:用户自定义流量资费策略;
所述流量计费方法还可以包括:接收终端发出的用户自定义流量资费策 略的订购请求,其中,所述订购请求携带所述用户自定义流量资费策略,所述用户自定义流量资费策略包括以下信息:用户自定义的区域以及适用于所述区域的流量资费内容;根据所述订购请求,配置用户自定义流量资费策略。
在示例性实施方式中,所述接收终端发出的用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求,可以包括:通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求;
所述根据所述订购请求,配置用户自定义流量资费策略,可以包括:在认证所述订购请求携带的用户自定义流量资费策略之后,配置所述用户自定义流量资费策略。
在示例性实施方式中,所述流量计费方法还可以包括:当终端在预定区域通过专网通道进行网络访问时,根据与所述专网通道匹配的流量资费策略,对所述终端产生的流量进行计费。
在示例性实施方式中,所述流量计费方法还可以包括:当所述终端处于预定区域内,且所述终端的用户信息满足所述专网通道使用条件时,为所述终端搭建专网通道。
本申请实施例还提供一种流量计费系统,包括:
控制装置,配置为当终端进行网络访问时,获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,并根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略;
计费装置,配置为根据匹配的流量资费策略,对所述终端产生的流量进行计费。
在示例性实施方式中,所述终端的位置信息可以包括以下至少之一:GPS信息、与所述终端相关的基站信息。
在示例性实施方式中,所述控制装置可以配置为通过以下至少之一方式获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息:
接收所述终端发送的用户信息以及位置信息;
接收所述终端发送的用户信息,并从与所述终端相关的基站获取位置信息。
在示例性实施方式中,所述控制装置可以配置为通过以下方式根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略:
根据所述终端的用户信息以及存储的用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,确定使用所述终端的用户订购的流量资费策略;
根据所述终端的位置信息,确定所述终端当前所在的位置;
从所述用户订购的流量资费策略中,确定与所述终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略。
在示例性实施方式中,所述流量资费策略可以包括:流量资费内容、所述流量资费内容所适用的区域;
所述控制装置可以配置为通过以下方式确定与所述终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略:
在所述终端当前所在位置位于所述流量资费策略的流量资费内容所适用区域内时,确定所述终端当前所在位置匹配所述流量资费策略。
在示例性实施方式中,所述计费装置可以包括:
策略执行单元,配置为根据匹配的流量资费策略,通过更新计费参数触发话单切换;
话单生成单元,配置为根据所述终端的网络访问信息,生成在匹配的流量资费策略下的话单;
计费单元,配置为对所述话单进行计费。
在示例性实施方式中,所述策略执行单元可以配置为采用以下至少一种方式通过更新计费参数触发话单切换:
通过更新计费标识触发话单切换,其中,复用QoS的分配和保持优先级(ARP)参数作为计费标识;
通过更新分组费率(RG)触发话单切换。
在示例性实施方式中,所述流量资费策略可以包括:用户自定义流量资费策略;
所述流量计费系统还可以包括:
业务管理装置,配置为接收终端发出的用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求;并根据所述订购请求,配置用户自定义流量资费策略;其中,所述订购请求携带所述用户自定义流量资费策略,所述用户自定义流量资费策略包括以下信息:用户自定义的区域以及适用于所述区域的流量资费内容。
在示例性实施方式中,所述业务管理装置,可以配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求,并在认证所述订购请求携带的用户自定义流量资费策略之后,通过北向发送接口向所述计费装置发送所述用户自定义流量资费策略,以使所述计费装置保存所述用户自定义流量资费策略以及通过北向发送接口向所述控制装置发送所述用户自定义流量资费策略。
在示例性实施方式中,所述计费装置还可以配置为:当终端在预定区域通过专网通道进行网络访问时,根据与所述专网通道匹配的流量资费策略,对所述终端产生的流量进行计费。
在示例性实施方式中,所述流量计费系统还可以包括:通道搭建装置,配置为当所述终端处于预定区域内,且所述终端的用户信息满足所述专网通道使用条件时,为所述终端搭建专网通道。
本申请实施例还提供一种流量计费系统,包括:
控制服务器,配置为当终端进行网络访问时,获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,并根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略;
策略与计费规则功能单元(PCRF),配置为根据匹配的流量资费策略,通过更新计费参数触发话单切换;
分组数据网网关(PGW),配置为根据所述终端的网络访问信息,生成在匹配的流量资费策略下的话单;
业务运营支持系统(BOSS),配置为对所述话单进行计费。
在示例性实施方式中,所述控制服务器,可以配置为通过以下方式根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信 息匹配的流量资费策略:
根据所述终端的用户信息以及存储的用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,确定使用所述终端的用户订购的流量资费策略;
根据所述终端的位置信息,确定所述终端当前所在的位置;
从所述用户订购的流量资费策略中,确定与所述终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略。
在示例性实施方式中,所述PCRF可以配置为采用以下至少一种方式通过更新计费参数触发话单切换:
通过更新计费标识触发话单切换,其中,复用QoS的分配和保持优先级(ARP)参数作为计费标识;
通过更新分组费率RG触发话单切换。
在示例性实施方式中,所述流量资费策略可以包括:用户自定义流量资费策略;
所述流量计费系统还可以包括:电子渠道运营管理平台(ECOP),配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求,并在认证所述订购请求携带的用户自定义流量资费策略之后,通过北向发送接口向所述BOSS发送所述用户自定义流量资费策略;
所述BOSS还可以配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略后,通过北向发送接口向所述PGW发送所述用户自定义流量资费策略;
所述PGW还可以配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略后,通过北向发送接口向所述PCRF发送所述用户自定义流量资费策略;
所述PCRF还可以配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略后,通过北向发送接口向所述控制服务器发送所述用户自定义流量资费策略。
在示例性实施方式中,所述流量计费系统还可以包括:移动管理实体(MME)以及专网服务器;所述MME配置为接收终端在预定区域内进行网络访问时发送的网络请求,并将所述网络请求发送给所述专网服务器;其中,所述网络请求携带所述终端的用户信息;所述专网服务器配置为判断所述终 端的用户信息是否满足专网通道使用条件,并将判断结果发送给MME;所述MME还配置为根据所述判断结果,向PGW发送对应的网络配置信息。
本申请实施例还提供一种控制服务器,包括:存储器和处理器;
其中,所述存储器配置为存储用于进行流量计费处理的程序;该用于进行流量计费处理的程序在被处理器读取执行时,执行以下操作:
在终端进行网络访问时,获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息;根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略。
在示例性实施方式中,所述终端的位置信息可以包括以下至少之一:GPS信息、与所述终端相关的基站信息。
在示例性实施方式中,所述获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,可以包括:
接收所述终端发送的用户信息以及位置信息;
接收所述终端发送的用户信息,并从与所述终端相关的基站获取位置信息。
在示例性实施方式中,所述存储器,还可以配置为存储用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,以及流量资费策略;
所述根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略,可以包括:
根据所述终端的用户信息以及存储的用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,确定使用所述终端的用户订购的流量资费策略;
根据所述终端的位置信息,确定所述终端当前所在的位置;
从所述用户订购的流量资费策略中,确定与所述终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略。
本申请实施例还提供一种流量资费订购方法,包括:
显示地理位置可视化的订购界面;
根据用户在所述订购界面选择的信息,生成订购信息;
发送所述订购信息。
在示例性实施方式中,所述显示地理位置可视化的订购界面,可以包括以下至少之一:
以可视化方式展现供用户选择的流量资费策略所适用的区域;
以可视化方式展现供用户定制流量资费策略的区域。
本申请实施例还提供一种流量资费订购装置,包括:
显示模块,配置为显示地理位置可视化的订购界面;
处理模块,配置为根据用户在所述订购界面选择的信息,生成订购信息;
发送模块,配置为发送所述订购信息。
在示例性实施方式中,所述显示模块可以配置为通过以下至少之一方式显示地理位置可视化的订购界面:
以可视化方式展现供用户选择的流量资费策略所适用的区域;
以可视化方式展现供用户定制流量资费策略的区域。
本申请实施例还提供一种流量资费订购装置,包括:存储器、处理器以及显示器;其中,所述存储器配置为存储用于进行流量资费订购的程序;该用于进行流量资费订购的程序在被处理器读取执行时,执行以下操作:
在所述显示器上显示地理位置可视化的订购界面;
根据用户在所述订购界面选择的信息,生成订购信息;
发送所述订购信息。
在示例性实施方式中,所述在所述显示器上显示地理位置可视化的订购界面,可以包括以下至少之一:
以可视化方式展现供用户选择的流量资费策略所适用的区域;
以可视化方式展现供用户定制流量资费策略的区域。
本申请实施例还提供一种计算机可读存储介质,存储有计算机可执行指令,所述计算机可执行指令被处理器执行时实现上述的流量计费方法。
本申请实施例还提供一种计算机可读存储介质,存储有计算机可执行指 令,所述计算机可执行指令被处理器执行时实现上述的流量资费订购方法。
在本申请实施例中,根据终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略;采用匹配的流量资费策略进行流量计费。如此,实现在终端上网过程中,根据终端所处位置的不同,进行差异化计费,提高了用户体验。而且,本申请实施例基于现有网络的组网特点进行改进,实现方便快捷。
在示例性实施方式中,本申请实施例给用户提供自定义流量资费策略的业务流程,进而根据用户自定义流量资费策略进行流量计费,从而提供针对用户的个性化服务,提高用户体验。
在示例性实施方式中,当终端在预定区域采用专网通道进行网络访问时,根据与专网对应的流量资费策略,对终端产生的流量进行计费。如此,为预定区域内的集群用户或大用户量群体提供了专网的流量计费服务,提高了网络安全性以及用户体验。
本申请的其它特征和优点将在随后的说明书中阐述,并且,部分地从说明书中变得显而易见,或者通过实施本申请而了解。本申请的目的和其他优点可通过在说明书、权利要求书以及附图中所特别指出的结构来实现和获得。
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图1为本申请实施例提供的流量计费方法的流程图;
图2为本申请实施例提供的流量计费系统的示意图一;
图3为本申请实施例提供的流量计费系统的示意图二;
图4为本申请实施例的流量计费系统的示例性示意图一;
图5为本申请实施例的流量计费系统的示例性时序图一;
图6为本申请实施例的流量计费系统的示例性示意图二;
图7为本申请实施例的流量计费系统的示例性时序图二;
图8为本申请实施例的流量计费系统的示例性示意图三;
图9为本申请实施例的流量计费系统的示例性时序图三;
图10为本申请实施例提供的控制服务器的示意图;
图11为本申请实施例提供的流量资费订购方法的流程图;
图12为本申请实施例提供的流量资费订购装置的示意图。
详述
下文中将结合附图对本申请的实施例进行详细说明。需要说明的是,在不冲突的情况下,本申请中的实施例及实施例中的特征可以相互任意组合。
需要说明的是,本申请的说明书和权利要求书及上述附图中的术语“第一”、“第二”等是用于区别类似的对象,而不必用于描述特定的顺序或先后次序。
在附图的流程图示出的步骤可以在诸如一组计算机可执行指令的计算机系统中执行。并且,虽然在流程图中示出了逻辑顺序,但是在某些情况下,可以以不同于此处的顺序执行所示出或描述的步骤。
本实施例提供一种流量计费方法,应用于流量计费系统,用于实现用户使用终端通过移动通信网络在不同位置上网时,采用不同的流量资费策略进行计费。
如图1所示,本实施例提供的流量计费方法包括:
步骤101:当终端进行网络访问时,获取终端的用户信息以及位置信息;
步骤102:根据终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略;
步骤103:根据匹配的流量资费策略,对终端产生的流量进行计费。
其中,终端的用户信息可以包括用于验证用户身份的信息,比如,可以包括以下至少之一:用户的手机号码、身份证号码、终端标识号码。
其中,终端的位置信息可以包括以下至少之一:全球定位系统(GPS,Global Positioning System)信息、与终端相关的基站信息(比如,终端的服务基站的信息)。
其中,步骤101可以包括以下至少之一:
接收终端发送的用户信息以及位置信息(比如,GPS信息);
接收终端发送的用户信息,并从与终端相关的基站获取位置信息(比如,终端的服务基站信息)。
一些实现方式中,终端可以主动上报位置信息。比如,终端的GPS信息可以由终端开启GPS定位功能得到,并通过终端上配置的第三方工具(比如,APP(Application,应用程序)或网页等)上报GPS信息。
一些实现方式中,终端的位置信息可以从与终端相关的基站获取。比如,在2G(第二代移动通信技术)或3G(第三代移动通信技术)网络下,可以获取终端的路由区标识(RAI,Routing Area Identity);在4G(第四代移动通信技术)网络下,可以获取终端的跟踪区标识(TAI,Tracking Area Identity)或基站标识(eNodeB ID)以及基站的位置坐标,以便于后续根据获取的位置信息来定位终端。
上述两种实现方式中,采用GPS信息进行终端定位的精确度较高。在实际应用中,可以结合上述两种实现方式进行终端定位,即如果终端打开了GPS功能并应用了第三方工具,则可以采用根据GPS信息的方式进行定位;如果终端没有打开GPS功能,也没有应用相关的第三方工具,则可以采用根据基站信息的方式进行定位。如此,可以达到最大程度地人性化使用效果和精确定位效果,同时兼顾保护用户的隐私。然而,本申请对此并不限定。
其中,步骤102可以包括:
根据终端的用户信息以及存储的用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,确定使用终端的用户订购的流量资费策略;
根据终端的位置信息,确定终端当前所在的位置;
从用户订购的流量资费策略中,确定与终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略。
其中,流量资费策略可以包括:流量资费内容(比如,包括费用信息)、流量资费内容所适用的区域;在步骤102中,确定与终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略,可以包括:
在终端当前所在位置位于流量资费策略的流量资费内容所适用区域内时, 确定终端当前所在位置匹配流量资费策略。
其中,流量资费内容所适用的区域可以由运营商预先配置,或者也可以由用户自定义,本申请对此并不限定。
在本实施例中,根据终端的用户信息可以确定用户订购的流量资费策略;根据终端的位置信息,可以确定终端当前所在位置是否满足用户订购的流量资费策略的位置条件;若满足,则可以采用用户订购的、满足终端当前所在位置的流量资费策略进行计费。如此,在用户订购的流量资费策略对应不同区域时,根据终端的位置改变情况,可以实现区域差异化计费。
其中,步骤103可以包括:
根据匹配的流量资费策略,通过更新计费参数触发话单切换;
根据终端的网络访问信息,生成所述匹配的流量资费策略下的话单;
对话单进行计费。
其中,通过更新计费参数触发话单切换,可以包括以下至少之一:
通过更新计费标识触发话单切换,其中,复用服务质量(QoS,Quality of Service)的分配和保持优先级(ARP)参数作为计费标识;
通过更新分组费率(RG,Rating Group)触发话单切换。
一些实现方式中,可以采用ARP参数的保留值来标识提供区域优惠资费的流量资费策略。需要说明的是,采用QoS的ARP参数更新触发话单切换涉及核心网、终端和业务的配合,需要合理规划ARP的取值,以避免对用户带来较差体验。在实际应用中,在4G网络下,可以采用QoS的ARP参数更新触发话单切换。
一些实现方式中,可以采用RG(Rating Group,分组费率)更新来触发话单切换。需要说明的是,RG仅涉及核心网和业务,需要合理规划RG,以避免与相关内容计费业务冲突。
一些实现方式中,本实施例的流量资费策略可以包括:用户自定义流量资费策略;
本实施例的流量计费方法还可以包括:
接收终端发出的用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求,其中,订购请求携带用户自定义流量资费策略,用户自定义流量资费策略包括以下信息:用户自定义的区域以及适用于所述区域的流量资费内容;
根据订购请求,配置用户自定义流量资费策略。
在本实现方式中,用户自定义流量资费策略中的流量资费内容适用的区域由用户自定义。
在本实现方式中,所述接收终端发出的用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求,可以包括:通过北向接口接收用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求;
所述根据订购请求,配置用户自定义流量资费策略,可以包括:
在认证订购请求携带的用户自定义流量资费策略之后,配置用户自定义流量资费策略。
在本实现方式中,通过新增北向接口支持用户自定义方式进行流量资费策略的订购,从而提供用户个性化服务,提高用户体验。
一些实现方式中,本实施例提供的流量计费方法还可以包括:
当终端在预定区域通过专网通道进行网络访问时,根据与专网通道匹配的流量资费策略,对终端产生的流量进行计费。
在本实现方式中,本实施例提供的流量计费方法还可以包括:
当终端处于预定区域内,且终端的用户信息满足专网通道使用条件时,为终端搭建专网通道。
在本实施例中,通过为预定区域内的终端提供专网通道,并给采用专网通道的终端提供匹配的流量资费策略,满足了特殊群体在预定区域的需求,提高了用户体验,而且通过专网通道进行网络访问可以提高网络安全性。
综上所述,本实施例通过终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定流量资费策略,并根据确定的流量资费策略进行计费,如此,可以为用户提供差异化流量资费策略服务,并且针对终端的不同位置,实现区域差异化流量计费,从而提高用户体验。
本实施例提供一种流量计费系统,如图2所示,包括:
控制装置201,配置为当终端进行网络访问时,获取终端的用户信息以及位置信息,并根据终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略;
计费装置202,配置为根据匹配的流量资费策略,对终端产生的流量进行计费。
其中,终端的用户信息可以包括用于验证用户身份的信息,比如,可以包括以下至少之一:用户的手机号码、身份证号码、终端标识号码。
其中,终端的位置信息可以包括以下至少之一:GPS信息、与终端相关的基站信息(比如,终端的服务基站信息)。
其中,控制装置201可以配置为通过以下至少之一方式获取终端的用户信息以及位置信息:
接收终端发送的用户信息以及位置信息;
接收终端发送的用户信息,并从与终端相关的基站获取位置信息。
其中,控制装置201可以配置为通过以下方式根据终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略:
根据终端的用户信息以及存储的用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,确定使用终端的用户订购的流量资费策略;
根据终端的位置信息,确定终端当前所在的位置;
从用户订购的流量资费策略中,确定与终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略。
其中,流量资费策略可以包括:流量资费内容、流量资费内容所适用的区域;控制装置201可以配置为通过以下方式确定与终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略:
在终端当前所在位置位于流量资费策略的流量资费内容所适用区域内时,确定终端当前所在位置匹配流量资费策略。
一些实现方式中,计费装置202可以包括:
策略执行单元2021,配置为根据匹配的流量资费策略,通过更新计费参 数触发话单切换;
话单生成单元2022,配置为根据终端的网络访问信息,生成在匹配的流量资费策略下的话单;
计费单元2023,配置为对话单进行计费。
其中,策略执行单元2021可以配置为采用以下至少一种方式通过更新计费参数触发话单切换:
通过更新计费标识触发话单切换,其中,复用QoS的分配和保持优先级(ARP)参数作为计费标识;
通过更新分组费率(RG)触发话单切换。
一些实现方式中,流量资费策略可以包括:用户自定义流量资费策略;
本实施例的流量计费系统还可以包括:
业务管理装置203,配置为接收终端发出的用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求;并根据订购请求,配置用户自定义流量资费策略;其中,订购请求携带用户自定义流量资费策略,用户自定义流量资费策略包括以下信息:用户自定义的区域以及适用于所述区域的流量资费内容。
其中,业务管理装置203,可以配置为通过北向接口接收用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求,并在认证订购请求携带的用户自定义流量资费策略之后,通过北向发送接口向计费装置202发送用户自定义流量资费策略,以使计费装置202保存用户自定义流量资费策略以及通过北向发送接口向控制装置201发送用户自定义流量资费策略。
一些实现方式中,本实施例的计费装置202还可以配置为当终端在预定区域通过专网通道进行网络访问时,根据与专网通道匹配的流量资费策略,对终端产生的流量进行计费。
在本实现方式中,本实施例的流量计费系统还可以包括:通道搭建装置,配置为当终端处于预定区域内,且终端的用户信息满足专网通道使用条件时,为终端搭建专网通道。
此外,本实施例还提供一种流量计费系统,如图3所示,包括:
控制服务器301,配置为当终端进行网络访问时,获取终端的用户信息以及位置信息,并根据终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略;
策略与计费规则功能单元(PCRF,Policy and Charging Rules Function)302,配置为根据匹配的流量资费策略,通过更新计费参数触发话单切换;
分组数据网网关(PGW,PDN GateWay)303,配置为根据终端的网络访问信息,生成在匹配的流量资费策略下的话单;
业务运营支持系统(BOSS,Business&Operation Support System)304,配置为对话单进行计费。
其中,控制服务器301,可以配置为通过以下方式根据终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略:
根据终端的用户信息以及存储的用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,确定使用终端的用户订购的流量资费策略;
根据终端的位置信息,确定终端当前所在的位置;
从用户订购的流量资费策略中,确定与终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略。
其中,PCRF 302可以配置为采用以下至少一种方式通过更新计费参数触发话单切换:
通过更新计费标识触发话单切换,其中,复用QoS的分配和保持优先级(ARP)参数作为计费标识;
通过更新分组费率(RG)触发话单切换。
其中,流量资费策略可以包括:用户自定义流量资费策略;
其中,本实施例提供的流量计费系统还可以包括:电子渠道运营管理平台(ECOP,Electronic Channel operation platform)305,配置为通过北向接口接收用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求,并在认证订购请求携带的用户自定义流量资费策略之后,通过北向发送接口向BOSS 304发送用户自定义流量资费策略;
BOSS 304还配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略后,通过北向发送接口向PGW 303发送用户自定义流量资费策略;
PGW 303还配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略后,通过北向发送接口向PCRF 302发送用户自定义流量资费策略;
PCRF 302还配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略后,通过北向发送接口向控制服务器301发送用户自定义流量资费策略。
一些实现方式中,本实施例提供的流量计费系统还可以包括:移动管理实体(MME)以及专网服务器;
MME配置为接收终端在预定区域内进行网络访问时发送的网络请求,并将所述网络请求发送给专网服务器;其中,所述网络请求携带所述终端的用户信息;
专网服务器配置为判断所述终端的用户信息是否满足专网通道使用条件,并将判断结果发送给MME;
MME还配置为根据所述判断结果,向PGW发送对应的网络配置信息。
需要说明的是,在实际应用中,图2中的控制装置201的功能可以由控制服务器301实现,计费装置202的功能可以由PCRF 302、PGW 303以及BOSS 304实现,业务管理装置203的功能可以由ECOP 305实现。
下面先对PCRF、PGW、BOSS以及ECOP进行说明。
PCRF是业务数据流和IP承载资源的策略与计费控制策略决策点,它为PCEF(策略与计费执行功能单元,Policy and Charging Enforcement Function)选择及提供可用的策略和计费控制决策。在3GPP第八版(Release 8)中,当使用Gxx接口时,PCRF维护GW(网关)控制会话及IP-CAN(IP连接访问网络,IP-Connectivity Access Network)会话之间的关联。PCRF也是BBERF(承载绑定及事件报告功能,Bearing Binding and Event Report Function)及PCEF之间的信息交换点;由于事件触发器不能在BBERF及PCEF之间直接传输,PCRF行使BBERF及PCEF之间的事件触发器的转发。
PGW是移动通信网络EPC(Evolved Packet Core,分组核心网)中的重要网元。EPC网络实际上是原3G核心网PS(Packet Switch,分组交换)域 的演进版本,而PGW也相当于是一个演进的GGSN(Gateway GPRS Support Node,网关GPRS支持节点)网元,其功能和作用与原GGSN网元相当。PGW为EPC网络的边界网关,提供用户的会话管理和承载控制、数据转发、IP地址分配以及非3GPP用户接入等功能;它是3GPP接入和非3GPP接入公用数据网络(PDN)的锚点。所谓3GPP接入是指3GPP标准家族的无线接入技术,比如中国移动和中国联通的手机采用3GPP接入技术;所谓非3GPP接入是3GPP标准家族以外的无线接入技术,典型的比如中国电信的CDMA接入技术以及目前流行的WiFi接入技术等。在EPC网络中,移动终端如果是非3GPP接入,它可以不经过MME网元和SGW网元,但一定会经过PGW网元,才能接入到PDN。
BOSS融合了业务支撑系统(BSS,Business Support System)与运营支撑系统(OSS,Operation Support System),是一个综合的业务运营和管理支撑平台,同时也是真正融合业务(不同的运营商有不同业务的融合,如传统网络接入业务、IP数据业务、内容提供业务与移动增值业务等)的综合管理平台。
ECOP主要实现一套系统对电子渠道(网站、WAP(Wireless Application Protocol,无线应用通信协议)、微信、APP)中业务产品的集中管理;同时正在开发的CMP(营销一体化支撑平台,Campaign Management Platform),主要实现链接客户标签库在每个界面(外呼、网站、短厅、微信、APP)的营销信息个性化推送及统一管理。
控制服务器实现将PCRF的DCC(Diameter Credit Control)协议Rx接口转换成基于HTTP(HyperText Transfer Protocol,超文本传输协议)的Rx接口,并将Rx接口提供的QoS(Quality of Service,服务质量)带宽等动态策略能力对第三方应用开放,接收终端上报上来的消息,并进行相应的逻辑处理,处理后将消息转发至下一环节的业务处理节点。
下面通过多种实现方式说明本实施例的流量计费系统。
下面参照图4和图5,举例说明本实施例的流量计费系统的第一种实现方式。如图4和图5所示,本实现方式可以包括以下步骤:
步骤501:用户通过终端发出网络请求,其中,网络请求可以携带终端 的位置信息、用户手机号码等相关信息;其中,用户在终端进行网络访问所采用的应用并不限定,比如,视频类移动互联网应用程序(APP,Application)、游戏类应用、移动办公类应用等;
一些实现方式中,终端通过开启GPS功能可以检测终端当前的地理位置信息,在判断终端当前处于位置流量业务指定的地理位置时,可以触发位置流量业务,通过运营商提供的第三方工具调用控制服务器的接口,发送网络请求,其中可以携带终端的位置信息以及用户信息。
步骤502:控制服务器收到网络请求后,根据终端上报的信息,首先判断用户是否订购了区域优惠的流量资费策略,如果没有订购,直接转到原有业务流程;如果用户订购了区域优惠的流量资费策略,则首先根据终端上报的位置信息,判断用户是否处于流量资费优惠区域内,如果不在,则转到原有业务流程,如果在流量资费优惠区域内,则将处理后的相关信息,发送给下一个业务节点;
换言之,控制服务器设置有处理终端的位置信息的逻辑,同时存储用户订购的流量资费策略,通过和位置信息相结合,来判断用户是否符合区域优惠的资费条件,并将此结果转到下一个业务节点。
步骤503:PCRF接收控制服务器侧消息;由于此时用户处于所订购的流量资费优惠区域内,且PCRF已经完成了用户相关的策略配置,PCRF将用户的流量资费优惠策略配置和相关用户信息转到下一个业务节点;
其中,在2G或3G网络,PCRF更新QoS参数ARP,触发GGSN发起的PDP(Packet Data Protocol,分组数据协议)修改流程;在4G网络,PCRF更新QoS参数ARP,默认承载会触发P-GW发起的资源修改流程,默认承载会重新建立;
需要说明的是,ARP属于无线调度参数,调整ARP会导致基站对用户的差异化调度,可能会影响业务体验;由于4G网络下,ARP取值为1至15,2G或3G网络下,ARP取值为1至3,因此,用户发生RAT(Radio Access Technology,无线接入技术)切换时需合理规划4G网络下的ARP、2G或3G网络下的ARP的映射关系,同时需保证2G或3G网络下用户ARP与位置流量产品计费ARP的取值不同,否则会造成计费损失。
步骤504:PGW收到来自PCRF的策略配置和用户信息,经过自身逻辑处理,为用户此时应用的话单打上话单标识,并把用户话单和用户信息转到下一业务节点;
步骤505:BOSS接收用户信息和用户话单,根据自身逻辑进行用户的相关计费工作,计费结束后将相关结果发送给ECOP进行最后业务的加载;
步骤506:ECOP收到来自BOSS的业务请求,根据用户信息定位用户所处的业务,根据业务类型进行最后的业务校验、处理,完成最终的业务加载,用户区域优惠上网计费流程结束。
需要说明的是,在其他实现方式中,还可以采用RG更新触发话单切单,BOSS根据特定RG计费;在此实现方式中,相关内容计费业务(含流量800)在目标位置区域和非目标位置区域的RG需合理规划,同时兼容内容计费业务与位置流量产品;SAE-GW/GGSN可能需要同时维护两套RG,需同步更新,维护好对应关系;RG由集团公司统一管理,使用时需向集团公司申请。
其中,采用ARP更新触发话单切换涉及核心网、终端和业务的配合,需要合理规划ARP的取值,避免影响用户体验;RG为仅涉及核心网和业务,但需要合理规划RG,避免与相关内容计费业务冲突。在实际应用中,在4G网络中,为了避免对相关内容计费业务的影响,可以采用ARP更新触发话单切换。
在上述举例实现方式中,如果用户位于流量资费优惠区域内,流量计费系统将定时获取终端的位置信息,来确定用户是否一直在该区域内;其中,定时时间间隔可以由运营商来设定。然而,本申请对此并不限定。
一些应用场景下,比如,员工经常在公司区域内上网,学生经常在学校区域内上网,工人经常在工厂范围内从事上网活动,运营商可以根据上述用户群体划分相关区域,并提供相关区域的流量资费优惠套餐;用户可以根据自己适合的区域,订购相应的流量资费优惠套餐,即可在自己所选区域内享受流量优惠。上述应用场景仅为举例,本申请对此并不限定。
比如,运营商自定义流量资费优惠区域供用户选择,即可以提供区域的中心点的经纬度以及半径,同时在地图上详细标注出该流量资费优惠区域的周围边界,将优惠区域直观地展现给用户,供用户选择。用户选择某一区域 的流量资费优惠套餐订购后,在用户进入该区域后,即可按该区域的流量资费优惠套餐进行计费;当用户离开该区域,则会恢复到正常的普通流量套餐计费。
下面参照图6和图7,举例说明本实施例的流量计费系统的第二种实现方式。在本实现方式中,详细描述用户进行流量资费策略的自定义过程。其中,在用户完成流量资费策略自定义之后,使用用户自定义流量资费策略的过程可以参照第一种实现方式,故于此不再赘述。
如图6和图7所示,本实现方式可以包括以下步骤:
步骤701:用户在移动设备或者其他终端设备,通过运营商提供的第三方工具(软件或其他方式),首先定制适合自己的流量资费套餐(即前述的用户自定义流量资费策略),可以包括优惠位置区域(即前述的用户自定义的区域)和流量资费内容等核心优惠信息(即订购信息),向ECOP发出自主优惠套餐请求(相当于前述的用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求);
步骤702:ECOP通过新增的北向接口接收到自主优惠套餐请求携带的订购信息后,利用自身新增的业务逻辑模块进行相关逻辑处理;如果订购信息未通过ECOP逻辑认证,则用户订购失败,ECOP直接向终端返回结果(即订购未成功);如果订购信息通过ECOP逻辑认证,则用户订购成功,ECOP存储用户的订购信息,同时将订购信息通过新增的北向发送接口发送至下一业务节点;
步骤703:BOSS通过新增的北向接口收到ECOP发来的用户自定义的订购信息,BOSS存储到本地,同时激活订购信息对应的最新流量资费策略,将策略编号等相关信息和业务同步,为用户使用自定义的流量资费策略做好准备,并把最新的流量资费策略通过新增的北向发送接口发送至下一业务节点;
步骤704:PGW通过新增的北向接口接收BOSS发送的最新策略信息,将最新策略信息保存至本地业务,激活该业务相关逻辑,并同步话单标识至数据库,并将最新资费信息通过新增的北向发送接口转发至下一业务节点;
步骤705:PCRF通过新增的北向接口接收PGW发送的资费策略信息,更新本地策略信息,并激活该策略,同时通过新增的北向发送接口转发资费 策略信息给控制服务器;
步骤706:控制服务器通过新增的北向接口接收PCRF的消息,将最新的资费策略信息(包括区域信息和其他相关信息)存储至本地,同时开启关于区域的认证逻辑,将可视化的地图信息转化为系统认知的GPS信息和移动基站信息,并将信息写入逻辑,用于终端位置的判断,同时激活该业务。
第二种实现方式的上述过程与第一种实现方式描述的过程相比较是一个反向的业务流程,其中,通过新增北向接口和北向发送接口支持用户自定义方式订购业务。如此,不但丰富了运营商的运营手段,也为运营商的后续发展指明了方向,起到了非常好的运营效果。
一些应用场景中,虽然员工经常在公司区域内上网,工人经常在工厂厂区上网,但是运营商不可能定制所有的学校和厂区的资费套餐,因此,需要个人定制化的优惠套餐来满足所有人群的需求。比如,用户出差或者在经常频繁出入的场所内上网,用户可以自定义在若干个经常出入区域的流量优惠套餐,从而极大地方便用户的使用,提高用户的满意度。比如,用户可以根据自己常驻的位置,通过运营商提供的相关渠道,包括但不限于APP、运营商的官网页面等,定义可视化的位置区域,上报给运营商的流量计费系统;流量计费系统审批通过后,用户在自定义的区域内即可享受流量资费优惠策略,在用户离开该区域,则资费策略恢复正常。上述应用仅为举例,本申请对此并不限定。
下面参照图8和图9,举例说明本实施例的流量计费系统的第三种实现方式。在本实现方式中,描述终端通过专网通道进行网络访问的情况,其中,在终端采用专网通道进行网络访问之后,根据匹配的流量资费策略进行流量计费的过程可以参照第一种实现方式,故于此不再赘述。另外,需要说明的是,在实际应用中,可以对订购专网服务的集团或企业进行流量计费,用户通过终端采用专网通道进行网络访问之后,可以不对终端用户进行流量计费。
在本实现方式中,针对集团用户和大用量群体的属性特征,由于此类用户的活动范围基本会在一定的区域内,例如园区、厂房、CBD(Central Business District,中央商务区)等固定区域,而且群体人数较大、wifi环境搭建成本较高、wifi网络也存在安全性隐患等特点,因此,可以启动专网搭建的方式, 来满足这部分用户的上网优惠需求。
在本实现方式中,针对集团用户的特点,在集团预定区域内为集团开通专网服务,集团用户在该预定区域访问网络时,首先进行用户身份验证,通过验证的用户可以采用专项网络通道访问网络,访问网络的资费按照集团和运营商的优惠协议进行收费。集团用户离开该预定区域访问网络时,用户可以使用公网通道访问网络,资费策略可以恢复正常资费。
需要说明的是,MME(Mobility Management Entity,移动管理实体)是3GPP协议LTE接入网络的关键控制节点,负责空闲模式的UE(User Equipment,终端)的定位、传呼过程,包括中继,简单而言,MME负责信令处理部分,涉及到承载(bearer)激活和关闭过程,并且当一个终端初始化并且进行连接时,为此终端选择一个SGW(Serving GateWay,服务网关)。
如图8和图9所示,本实现方式可以包括以下步骤:
步骤901:终端(包含但不限于手机、智能终端、多媒体设备、流媒体设备等)向MME发出网络请求,其中,网络请求中包含用户MSISDN(Mobile Subscriber International ISDN/PSTN number,移动用户号码)等相关信息;
步骤902:MME收到UE的网络请求后,获取用户MSISDN信息,同时应用新增接口向专网服务器发送用户信息请求(User Info Req)消息,用于判断用户的集团属性是否符合应用专网通道上网的条件;
步骤903:专网服务器收到MME发送的User Info Req消息,根据用户手机号码和其他相关信息,调用本地的存储逻辑(比如包括属于集团用户的手机号码)判断用户是否符合专用网关使用条件,如果用户符合专用网关使用条件,则向MME发送用户信息响应(User Info Res)消息,消息中包括专用网关PGW1地址和VPN地址,如此,终端后续可以根据这些信息接入到专用网关提供的网络服务;如果用户不符合专用网关使用条件,即用户为非集团用户,则专网服务器返回用户非签约属性,MME查询公网DNS(Domain Name System,域名系统),选择公网PGW2;
步骤904:MME接收专网服务器发送的User Info Res消息,根据消息内容做判断,判断用户下一步所需网络类型;如果用户符合专网应用条件,则MME将网关PGW1地址和VPN地址发送给PGW;如果用户不符合专网使 用条件,则MME调用正常流程,查询公网DNS,选择公网地址,发送给PGW;
步骤905:PGW接收MME发送消息,如果请求符合专网应用条件,则PGW为用户终端搭建专网通道,用户享受专网服务,资费享受专网优惠资费;如果用户不符合专网应用条件,则PGW将用户终端对接到公网上,通过正常的上网流程,享受正常网络资费。
需要说明的是,上述过程可以在终端的附着过程或者跟踪区更新(TAU)过程实现。比如,终端的用户信息由附着请求或者跟踪区更新请求携带;在MME确定用户所需的网络类型之后,进行网络侧承载创建,完成正常注册流程之后,向终端返回附着接受或者跟踪区更新接受响应,完成附着过程或者跟踪区更新过程,以实现终端采用专网通道或公网通道进行网络访问。
在本实现方式中,可以为集团专网用户提供相关的准入条件和专门的注册、修改、删除集团用户的专有界面。集团管理员可以随时应用运营商提供的工具来对集团人员进行编辑,同时也提供用户自注册通道,任何非集团用户可以通过该通道使用集团管理员设置的用户名和密码进行自注册,如此,既方便了集团管理员的操作,也方便了用户使用,给用户带来了极大的便利,提高了用户体验。
一些应用场景中,企业、集团可以开通整个企业区域或者集团区域的专有网络,供所有员工在预定范围内使用。比如,电视台、新闻工作者、媒体人等工作性质的工作,对无线网络的需求较多,如果园区大、wifi全区覆盖投入较多,又存在一定程度上的安全隐患,因此,本实施例通过提高专网服务,有效解决此类用户的应用需求,而且方便运营商的相关业务推广。
综上所述,在本实施例中,一方面,提供用户在不同区域的差异化计费解决方案;用户订购运营商预先规定好的流量资费策略,在该策略适用区域内上网时,流量计费系统获取用户的位置信息,如果符合区域优惠相关条件,流量计费系统自动进行话单切换,采取差异化计费,用户享用优惠的资费策略;用户离开该区域,再次进行话单切换,用户资费策略切换成普通计费。
在本实施例中,考虑到运营商自定义的区域不灵活的特点,无法满足广大用户群体的个性化需求,本实施例还提出用户自定义优惠区域的方案,用户自定义适合自己的优惠区域,完成流量资费优惠的注册,流量计费系统审 批通过用户自定义的优惠资费套餐后,用户在自己规定的区域内享受优惠资费策略。在实际应用中,用户自定义资费优惠区域后,上报给运营商的流量计费系统,流量计费系统审批用户自定义信息通过后,下发到每个业务逻辑节点和控制装置,在用户自定义流量资费策略下发后,优惠资费即时生效,用户在自己定义的优惠区域内上网,流量享受优惠,用户离开该区域,资费恢复正常。
在本实施例中,当集团用户或者大量具有相同属性的用户在某一区域需要网络资源优惠时,本实施例提供专网搭建方案,经过验证的相关用户在规定区域内上网,经过系统认证后,系统会为此属性的用户搭建专网通道,用户终端可以通过搭建的专网通道访问网络,完成上网活动。用户在享受专网服务的同时,资费话单完成切换,进而享受相关资费优惠策略。
此外,如图10所示,本实施例提供一种控制服务器,包括:存储器1001和处理器1002;其中,存储器1001配置为存储用于进行流量计费处理的程序;该用于进行流量计费处理的程序在被处理器1002读取执行时,执行以下操作:
在终端进行网络访问时,获取终端的用户信息以及位置信息;根据终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略。
其中,终端的位置信息可以包括以下至少之一:GPS信息、与终端相关的基站信息。
其中,可以通过以下至少之一方式获取终端的用户信息以及位置信息:
接收终端发送的用户信息以及位置信息;
接收终端发送的用户信息,并从与终端相关的基站获取位置信息。
其中,存储器1001,还配置为存储用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,以及流量资费策略;
该用于进行流量计费处理的程序在被处理器1002读取执行时,可以通过以下方式根据终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略:
根据终端的用户信息以及存储的用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,确定使用终端的用户订购的流量资费策略;
根据终端的位置信息,确定终端当前所在的位置;
从用户订购的流量资费策略中,确定与终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略。
其中,流量资费策略可以包括:流量资费内容、流量资费内容所适用的区域;该用于进行流量计费处理的程序在被处理器1002读取执行时,可以通过以下方式确定与终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略:
在终端当前所在位置位于流量资费策略的流量资费内容所适用区域内时,确定终端当前所在位置匹配流量资费策略。
关于本实施例提供的控制服务器的详细说明可以参照系统实施例中对控制装置及控制服务器的描述,故于此不再赘述。
此外,本实施例提供一种流量资费订购方法,如图11所示,包括:
步骤1101:显示地理位置可视化的订购界面;
步骤1102:根据用户在订购界面选择的信息,生成订购信息;
步骤1103:发送订购信息。
其中,步骤1101可以包括以下至少之一:
以可视化方式展现供用户选择的流量资费策略所适用的区域;
以可视化方式展现供用户定制流量资费策略的区域。
换言之,用户可以选择运营商预先配置的流量资费策略,也可以自定义在所需区域的流量资费策略,以实现个性化服务,提高用户体验。
比如,在订购界面上显示相关区域的地图,并详细标注出预先设置的优惠区域的周围边界,将优惠的位置区域直观地展现在用户的面前,供用户选择;或者,订购界面显示相关区域的地图,用户可以在地图上进行区域选择,以挑选自定义区域。
本实施例还提供一种流量资费订购装置,如图12所示,包括:
显示模块1201,配置为显示地理位置可视化的订购界面;
处理模块1202,配置为根据用户在订购界面选择的信息,生成订购信息;
发送模块1203,配置为发送订购信息。
其中,显示模块1201可以配置为通过以下至少之一方式显示地理位置可视化的订购界面:
以可视化方式展现供用户选择的流量资费策略所适用的区域;
以可视化方式展现供用户定制流量资费策略的区域。
本实施例提供的流量资费订购方法和装置可以应用于终端。其中,将区域信息以可视化方式进行直观显示,可以提高用户体验。
本实施例还提供一种流量资费订购装置,包括:存储器、处理器以及显示器;其中,存储器配置为存储用于进行流量资费订购的程序;该用于进行流量资费订购的程序在被处理器读取执行时,执行以下操作:
在显示器上显示地理位置可视化的订购界面;根据用户在订购界面选择的信息,生成订购信息;发送订购信息。
其中,所述在所述显示器上显示地理位置可视化的订购界面,可以包括以下至少之一:
以可视化方式展现供用户选择的流量资费策略所适用的区域;
以可视化方式展现供用户定制流量资费策略的区域。
综上所述,本申请针对个人用户需求提供定制化的位置区域套餐,用户在不同区域采取差异化计费策略。其中,区域可以采用灵活的定义方式,用户定制区域后,即可享受区域内上网计费优惠策略。针对集团用户或相关的企业用户,采取在集团或相关企业所属区域内搭建专网通道,为集团用户或企业用户提供优质的网络服务;集团员工或企业员工在集团或企业所属区域内上网,只要通过相关验证,便可享受优惠资费策略,通过专网访问网络,如此,不但解决了集团用户的上网优惠问题,也提高了用户上网的安全性。
此外,本申请实施例还提供一种计算机可读存储介质,存储有计算机可执行指令,所述计算机可执行指令被处理器执行时实现上述流量计费方法。
本申请实施例还提供一种计算机可读存储介质,存储有计算机可执行指 令,所述计算机可执行指令被处理器执行时实现上述流量资费订购方法。
本领域普通技术人员可以理解,上文中所公开方法中的全部或某些步骤、系统、装置中的功能模块/单元可以被实施为软件、固件、硬件及其适当的组合。在硬件实施方式中,在以上描述中提及的功能模块/单元之间的划分不一定对应于物理组件的划分;例如,一个物理组件可以具有多个功能,或者一个功能或步骤可以由若干物理组件合作执行。某些组件或所有组件可以被实施为由处理器,如数字信号处理器或微处理器执行的软件,或者被实施为硬件,或者被实施为集成电路,如专用集成电路。这样的软件可以分布在计算机可读介质上,计算机可读介质可以包括计算机存储介质(或非暂时性介质)和通信介质(或暂时性介质)。如本领域普通技术人员公知的,术语计算机存储介质包括在用于存储信息(诸如计算机可读指令、数据结构、程序模块或其他数据)的任何方法或技术中实施的易失性和非易失性、可移除和不可移除介质。计算机存储介质包括但不限于RAM、ROM、EEPROM、闪存或其他存储器技术、CD-ROM、数字多功能盘(DVD)或其他光盘存储、磁盒、磁带、磁盘存储或其他磁存储装置、或者可以用于存储期望的信息并且可以被计算机访问的任何其他的介质。此外,本领域普通技术人员公知的是,通信介质通常包含计算机可读指令、数据结构、程序模块或者诸如载波或其他传输机制之类的调制数据信号中的其他数据,并且可包括任何信息递送介质。
虽然本申请所揭露的实施方式如上,但所述的内容仅为便于理解本申请而采用的实施方式,并非用以限定本申请。任何本申请所属领域内的技术人员,在不脱离本申请所揭露的精神和范围的前提下,可以在实施的形式及细节上进行任何的修改与变化,但本申请的专利保护范围,仍须以所附的权利要求书所界定的范围为准。
工业实用性
本申请实施例提供一种流量计费方法、系统及控制服务器,实现在终端上网过程中,根据终端所处位置的不同,进行差异化计费,提高了用户体验。

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  1. 一种流量计费方法,包括:
    当终端进行网络访问时,获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息(101);
    根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略(102);
    根据匹配的流量资费策略,对所述终端产生的流量进行计费(103)。
  2. 根据权利要求1所述的流量计费方法,其中,所述终端的位置信息包括以下至少之一:全球定位系统GPS信息、与所述终端相关的基站信息。
  3. 根据权利要求1所述的流量计费方法,其中,所述获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息(101),包括以下至少之一:
    接收所述终端发送的用户信息以及位置信息;
    接收所述终端发送的用户信息,并从与所述终端相关的基站获取位置信息。
  4. 根据权利要求1所述的流量计费方法,其中,所述根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略(102),包括:
    根据所述终端的用户信息以及存储的用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,确定使用所述终端的用户订购的流量资费策略;
    根据所述终端的位置信息,确定所述终端当前所在的位置;
    从所述用户订购的流量资费策略中,确定与所述终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略。
  5. 根据权利要求4所述的流量计费方法,其中,所述流量资费策略包括:流量资费内容、所述流量资费内容所适用的区域;
    所述确定与所述终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略,包括:
    在所述终端当前所在位置位于所述流量资费策略的流量资费内容所适用区域内时,确定所述终端当前所在位置匹配所述流量资费策略。
  6. 根据权利要求1所述的流量计费方法,其中,所述根据匹配的流量资费策略,对所述终端产生的流量进行计费(103),包括:
    根据匹配的流量资费策略,通过更新计费参数触发话单切换;
    根据所述终端的网络访问信息,生成所述匹配的流量资费策略下的话单;
    对所述话单进行计费。
  7. 根据权利要求6所述的流量计费方法,其中,所述通过更新计费参数触发话单切换,包括以下至少之一:
    通过更新计费标识触发话单切换,其中,复用服务质量QoS的分配和保持优先级ARP参数作为计费标识;
    通过更新分组费率RG触发话单切换。
  8. 根据权利要求1所述的流量计费方法,其中,所述流量资费策略包括:用户自定义流量资费策略;
    所述流量计费方法还包括:
    接收终端发出的用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求,其中,所述订购请求携带所述用户自定义流量资费策略,所述用户自定义流量资费策略包括以下信息:用户自定义的区域以及适用于所述区域的流量资费内容;
    根据所述订购请求,配置用户自定义流量资费策略。
  9. 根据权利要求8所述的流量计费方法,其中,所述接收终端发出的用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求,包括:通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求;
    所述根据所述订购请求,配置用户自定义流量资费策略,包括:在认证所述订购请求携带的用户自定义流量资费策略之后,配置所述用户自定义流量资费策略。
  10. 根据权利要求1所述的流量计费方法,所述流量计费方法还包括:当终端在预定区域通过专网通道进行网络访问时,根据与所述专网通道匹配的流量资费策略,对所述终端产生的流量进行计费。
  11. 根据权利要求10所述的流量计费方法,所述流量计费方法还包括: 当所述终端处于预定区域内,且所述终端的用户信息满足所述专网通道使用条件时,为所述终端搭建专网通道。
  12. 一种流量计费系统,包括:
    控制装置(201),配置为当终端进行网络访问时,获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,并根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略;
    计费装置(202),配置为根据匹配的流量资费策略,对所述终端产生的流量进行计费。
  13. 根据权利要求12所述的流量计费系统,其中,所述终端的位置信息包括以下至少之一:全球定位系统GPS信息、与所述终端相关的基站信息。
  14. 根据权利要求12所述的流量计费系统,其中,所述控制装置(201)配置为通过以下至少之一方式获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息:
    接收所述终端发送的用户信息以及位置信息;
    接收所述终端发送的用户信息,并从与所述终端相关的基站获取位置信息。
  15. 根据权利要求12所述的流量计费系统,其中,所述控制装置(201)配置为通过以下方式根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略:
    根据所述终端的用户信息以及存储的用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,确定使用所述终端的用户订购的流量资费策略;
    根据所述终端的位置信息,确定所述终端当前所在的位置;
    从所述用户订购的流量资费策略中,确定与所述终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略。
  16. 根据权利要求15所述的流量计费系统,其中,所述流量资费策略包括:流量资费内容、所述流量资费内容所适用的区域;
    所述控制装置(201)配置为通过以下方式确定与所述终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略:
    在所述终端当前所在位置位于所述流量资费策略的流量资费内容所适用区域内时,确定所述终端当前所在位置匹配所述流量资费策略。
  17. 根据权利要求12所述的流量计费系统,其中,所述计费装置(202)包括:
    策略执行单元(2021),配置为根据匹配的流量资费策略,通过更新计费参数触发话单切换;
    话单生成单元(2022),配置为根据所述终端的网络访问信息,生成在匹配的流量资费策略下的话单;
    计费单元(2023),配置为对所述话单进行计费。
  18. 根据权利要求17所述的流量计费系统,其中,所述策略执行单元(2021)配置为采用以下至少一种方式通过更新计费参数触发话单切换:
    通过更新计费标识触发话单切换,其中,复用服务质量QoS的分配和保持优先级ARP参数作为计费标识;
    通过更新分组费率RG触发话单切换。
  19. 根据权利要求12所述的流量计费系统,其中,所述流量资费策略包括:用户自定义流量资费策略;
    所述流量计费系统还包括:
    业务管理装置(203),配置为接收终端发出的用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求;并根据所述订购请求,配置用户自定义流量资费策略;其中,所述订购请求携带所述用户自定义流量资费策略,所述用户自定义流量资费策略包括以下信息:用户自定义的区域以及适用于所述区域的流量资费内容。
  20. 根据权利要求19所述的流量计费系统,其中,所述业务管理装置(203),配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求,并在认证所述订购请求携带的用户自定义流量资费策略之后,通过北向发送接口向所述计费装置发送所述用户自定义流量资费策略,以使所述计费装置保存所述用户自定义流量资费策略以及通过北向发送接口向所述控制装置发送所述用户自定义流量资费策略。
  21. 根据权利要求12所述的流量计费系统,其中,所述计费装置(201) 还配置为:当终端在预定区域通过专网通道进行网络访问时,根据与所述专网通道匹配的流量资费策略,对所述终端产生的流量进行计费。
  22. 根据权利要求21所述的流量计费系统,所述流量计费系统还包括:通道搭建装置,配置为当所述终端处于预定区域内,且所述终端的用户信息满足所述专网通道使用条件时,为所述终端搭建专网通道。
  23. 一种流量计费系统,包括:
    控制服务器(301),配置为当终端进行网络访问时,获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,并根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略;
    策略与计费规则功能单元PCRF(302),配置为根据匹配的流量资费策略,通过更新计费参数触发话单切换;
    分组数据网网关PGW(303),配置为根据所述终端的网络访问信息,生成在匹配的流量资费策略下的话单;
    业务运营支持系统BOSS(304),配置为对所述话单进行计费。
  24. 根据权利要求23所述的流量计费系统,其中,所述控制服务器(301),配置为通过以下方式根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略:
    根据所述终端的用户信息以及存储的用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,确定使用所述终端的用户订购的流量资费策略;
    根据所述终端的位置信息,确定所述终端当前所在的位置;
    从所述用户订购的流量资费策略中,确定与所述终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略。
  25. 根据权利要求23所述的流量计费系统,其中,所述PCRF(302)配置为采用以下至少一种方式通过更新计费参数触发话单切换:
    通过更新计费标识触发话单切换,其中,复用服务质量QoS的分配和保持优先级ARP参数作为计费标识;
    通过更新分组费率RG触发话单切换。
  26. 根据权利要求23所述的流量计费系统,其中,所述流量资费策略包括:用户自定义流量资费策略;
    所述流量计费系统还包括:电子渠道运营管理平台ECOP(305),配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略的订购请求,并在认证所述订购请求携带的用户自定义流量资费策略之后,通过北向发送接口向所述BOSS发送所述用户自定义流量资费策略;
    所述BOSS(304)还配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略后,通过北向发送接口向所述PGW发送所述用户自定义流量资费策略;
    所述PGW(303)还配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略后,通过北向发送接口向所述PCRF发送所述用户自定义流量资费策略;
    所述PCRF(302)还配置为通过北向接口接收所述用户自定义流量资费策略后,通过北向发送接口向所述控制服务器发送所述用户自定义流量资费策略。
  27. 根据权利要求23所述的流量计费系统,所述流量计费系统还包括:移动管理实体MME以及专网服务器;
    所述MME配置为接收终端在预定区域内进行网络访问时发送的网络请求,并将所述网络请求发送给所述专网服务器;其中,所述网络请求携带所述终端的用户信息;
    所述专网服务器配置为判断所述终端的用户信息是否满足专网通道使用条件,并将判断结果发送给MME;
    所述MME还配置为根据所述判断结果,向PGW发送对应的网络配置信息。
  28. 一种控制服务器,包括:存储器(1001)和处理器(1002);
    其中,所述存储器(1001)配置为存储用于进行流量计费处理的程序;该用于进行流量计费处理的程序在被处理器(1002)读取执行时,执行以下操作:
    在终端进行网络访问时,获取所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息;根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信 息匹配的流量资费策略。
  29. 根据权利要求28所述的控制服务器,其特征在于,所述存储器(1001),还配置为存储用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,以及流量资费策略;
    所述根据所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息,确定与所述终端的用户信息以及位置信息匹配的流量资费策略,包括:
    根据所述终端的用户信息以及存储的用户信息与流量资费策略的订购关系,确定使用所述终端的用户订购的流量资费策略;
    根据所述终端的位置信息,确定所述终端当前所在的位置;
    从所述用户订购的流量资费策略中,确定与所述终端当前所在位置匹配的流量资费策略。
  30. 一种流量资费订购方法,包括:
    显示地理位置可视化的订购界面(1101);
    根据用户在所述订购界面选择的信息,生成订购信息(1102);
    发送所述订购信息(1103)。
  31. 根据权利要求30所述的流量资费订购方法,其中,所述显示地理位置可视化的订购界面(1101),包括以下至少之一:
    以可视化方式展现供用户选择的流量资费策略所适用的区域;
    以可视化方式展现供用户定制流量资费策略的区域。
  32. 一种流量资费订购装置,包括:
    显示模块(1201),配置为显示地理位置可视化的订购界面;
    处理模块(1202),配置为根据用户在所述订购界面选择的信息,生成订购信息;
    发送模块(1203),配置为发送所述订购信息。
  33. 根据权利要求32所述的流量资费订购装置,其中,所述显示模块(1201)配置为通过以下至少之一方式显示地理位置可视化的订购界面:
    以可视化方式展现供用户选择的流量资费策略所适用的区域;
    以可视化方式展现供用户定制流量资费策略的区域。
  34. 一种流量资费订购装置,包括:存储器、处理器以及显示器;
    其中,所述存储器配置为存储用于进行流量资费订购的程序;该用于进行流量资费订购的程序在被处理器读取执行时,执行以下操作:
    在所述显示器上显示地理位置可视化的订购界面;
    根据用户在所述订购界面选择的信息,生成订购信息;
    发送所述订购信息。
  35. 根据权利要求34所述的流量资费订购装置,其中,所述在所述显示器上显示地理位置可视化的订购界面,包括以下至少之一:
    以可视化方式展现供用户选择的流量资费策略所适用的区域;
    以可视化方式展现供用户定制流量资费策略的区域。
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