TELECOMMUNICATIONS QUOTA CLEARING SYSTEM

Abstract

This invention relates to a system (1) that enables telecommunication users to exchange their unused data, voice and messaging usage rights in their packages, determine their value according to the existing network conditions and transfer the relevant usage right to the line of a recipient subscriber connected to a different telecommunication operator as a result of the exchange.

Description

1 TARIFF TELECOMMUNICATIONS QUOTA CLEARING SYSTEM Technical Area This invention allows telecommunications users to utilize unused data in their data packets. the exchange of usage rights in the form of voice and messaging, existing their values ​​are determined according to network conditions and the exchange is carried out. As a result, the relevant usage rights are transferred to a different telecommunications operator. It relates to a system that enables the transfer of data to the recipient subscriber's line. 10 Previous Technique Today, mobile communication systems include the data and voice information of users. These packages are monitored through the operators' billing systems and these 15 Usage amounts for the packages are monitored. These processes are carried out online. Charging System (OCS), Policy and Pricing Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) and Policy and Charging Enforcement Function It is carried out via PCEF. 20 between different telecommunication operators. data and service reconciliations through delayed and clearinghouse-based processes the execution of data and voice allowances that users do not use across different operators real-time transfer and exchange between them This is limiting some of the existing digital marketplace solutions for operators. It operates at the application layer independently of the core networks, 25 The distributed ledger-based structures used by operators are predominantly It is used for reconciliation processes between operators. Therefore, the last Verification of unused usage rights belonging to the user at the network level freezing, digitally representing, according to current network conditions its valuation and real-time distribution among subscribers of different operators 30 There are shortcomings in the transfer. 2 Therefore, considering the studies and shortcomings in the current technique... when this is the case, telecommunications subscribers have internet they don't use. the exchange of package rights in the form of quota and talk time, existing determining current exchange values ​​according to network and usage conditions, In return for the rights, a representation is created that can be tracked and transferred in a digital environment. 5 As a result of the exchange, the relevant usage rights were transferred to a different party. secure and genuine transmission to the receiving subscriber's line connected to the telecommunications operator. a system is needed that ensures timely transfer. It is understood. United States Regulation US2023005032A1, which is included in the known state of the art. The patent document states that the cellular network service capacity is actually distributed among users. This refers to a system that enables the buying and selling of goods and services in a timely manner. In the system described in the invention, the seller offers a certain price for a specific period of time. the extra talk minutes, message volume, or data capacity it will make available and 15 The recipient can generate a capacity offer that includes the relevant cellular service profile. Capacity survey request regarding the amount of cellular service required. The system is creating this request and comparing it with registered vendor offers to find the appropriate one. It identifies a match. When a match is found, the available capacity is sent to the receiver. Pricing information is provided and the purchase of the said cellular service capacity is 20 This possibility is offered. These operations require at least one server with a processor and memory. receiving, storing, and reviewing bids through program instructions. processing requests and matching requests with offers The service is provided based on price, usage time, and cellular service provider. Information such as geographical location and the vendor's available data transfer capacity 25 This can be arranged accordingly, and data transfer can be made by one or more vendors. This can be done through [the system]. Thus, users can choose which services they won't use. assessing cellular service capacity and identifying areas requiring additional capacity. users obtain the appropriate capacity through real-time pricing. is provided. 30 3 Brief Description of the Invention The purpose of this invention is to allow telecommunication subscribers to use their unused internet quota. and the amount and / or validity period of package rights in the form of talk time instantaneous traffic density of base stations, network capacity and inter-operator 5 Using wholesale cost information to determine exchange-eligible usage on the subscriber's line. the right to use allocated for exchange, determining whether or not it has a right calculating the value of that right based on the current network and usage conditions. by disconnecting the subscriber's line in a way that prevents it from being reused and tracking it digitally. and as a result of the exchange, which is made transferable and carried out, the relevant usage is 10 the right to the line of a recipient subscriber connected to a different telecommunications operator The goal is to create a system that enables the transfer of data. Detailed Description of the Invention The "Telecommunications Quota Swap" was implemented to achieve the purpose of this invention. The "System" is shown in the attached figure; Figure 1. Schematic view of the system described in the invention. The parts shown in the figure are individually numbered, and the corresponding numbers correspond to these numbers. given below: 1. System 2. Application 25 3. Network operation module 4. Evaluation module 5. Distributed Ledger Module A. Telecommunications operator 4 Telecommunications users' unused data, voice, and other data remaining in their packages. The exchange of usage rights in the form of messaging, within the existing network their value determined according to the conditions and as a result of the exchange carried out the relevant usage rights belong to a recipient connected to a different telecommunications operator. The system in question, developed to enable the transfer of data to the subscriber's line, is the subject of this invention. 5 (1); - the user's smartphone, tablet computer, desktop computer or portable an electronic device in the form of a computer that automatically processes data. running applications and / or software that function and produce meaningful results, Unused data, voice, and similar usage included in the user's package 10 displaying the rights, the usage rights and the amount that he / she wants to allocate for exchange at least one application configured to select and create a swap request. (2), - Network quota and subscription information of telecommunication operator (A) using the usage right that is the subject of the exchange and is available on the subscriber's line, 15 determining that it is not available and the usage right cannot be reused by the subscriber at least one network process configured to isolate at the network level in this way module (3), - the amount of usage rights allocated for exchange and the remaining validity period Instantaneous traffic density of base stations belonging to telecommunication operator (A), 20 by evaluating network capacity and wholesale unit cost information among operators at least one structured to determine the current exchange value of the right of use valuation module (4), - Validity on a distributed ledger in exchange for the usage rights allocated for exchange creating a digital record associated with the duration, sharing this record with different telecommunications companies 25 transferring in the exchange transaction carried out between subscribers of operators (A) and at least one distributed system configured to record the transaction performed. It includes notebook module (5). The application (2) in the system (1) that is the subject of the invention, the telecommunication user 30 any remaining unused data quota, voice allowance, and messaging in the package Data quota, voice rights, and messaging are offered in exchange for usage rights. at least one interface that allows viewing offers regarding usage rights It is structured to offer. The application (2) allows the user to offer for exchange. the usage rights he / she wants and the amount he / she wants to set aside for exchange from those rights select, create an exchange request regarding the selected usage right type and amount 5 initiating the process and the type of usage right associated with the generated exchange request, exchange The amount to be allocated and transaction information will be entered into the user's SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) – Subscriber Identity Module) card or Secure Element Signed using a cryptographic private key stored on a secure chip. and transmit it for network-side verification of the relevant usage rights. 10 It is structured to provide this. The invention concerns a network processing module (3) located in the system (1), application (2) subscription to a cryptographically signed swap request transmitted via Identity information, type of usage right and usage right to be exchanged 15 to obtain the quantity, verify the accuracy of the request, and process the received request can be processed by the core network of telecommunications operator (A) by converting it into signaling data 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project – The Diameter protocol used in Third Generation Partnership (TTP) standards or HTTP-SBI (Hypertext Transfer Protocol – Service-Based Interface / Hypertext 20 Policy and (Transfer Protocol – Service-Based Communication Structure) Charging Rules Function / Policy Control Function (Policy and Charging Rules) Exchanging data with Function / Policy Control Function – PCRF / PCF) It is structured as follows: Network operation module (3), via PCRF / PCF Online Charging System / Charging Function (Online Charging System 25) The subscriber's instant data or voice within the Charging Function (OCS / CHF) usage allowance amount, package validity period, and subscription ID parameters to inquire about, the type of usage right specified in the exchange request with the information inquired about and by comparing the amount, the usage allowance that can be allocated for exchange on the subscriber's line. It is configured to determine whether or not it exists. Network operation 30 module (3), verification of the existence of the right of use subject to exchange 6 Policy and Charging Implementation Function Enforcement Function (PCEF) regarding the subscriber's active data session Updating quota rules, the amount of usage rights allocated for exchange to subscribers to freeze at the grid level so that it cannot be consumed again and 5 allocated for exchange with network lock confirmation that the freezing process is complete. Information regarding the amount of usage rights and their validity period will be provided in subsequent processing stages. It is configured to be transmitted for use. A valuation module (4) in the system (1) that is the subject of the invention, is allocated for exchange Package 10 indicates the period during which the usage rights can be used until the end of the package. The validity period (Quota Validity Timer) refers to the data currently being carried by the relevant base station. instantaneous traffic density and telecommunication operators (A) expressing traffic It is configured to retrieve wholesale unit cost information between them. The evaluation module (4) measures the validity period of the received packet, the instantaneous traffic density and Dynamic Valuation Algorithm 15 for wholesale unit cost information between operators Simultaneously with the Dynamic Valuation Algorithm. to process this data by analyzing its current state and allocating usage to exchange. It is structured to calculate the current market exchange value of the right. The valuation module (4) calculates the current exchange value for the use allocated to the exchange. to determine the value to be applied for the right and the right of use of this value 20 It is configured to enable listing on the marketplace. A distributed ledger module (5) in the system that is the subject of the invention (1) performs network operations The right of use subject to exchange by module (3) at the network level Upon receiving confirmation that it has been frozen, the Smart Contract (Smart 25) The Contract (Smart Contract) process triggers a one-to-one connection to the frozen usage right. with the validity period of the corresponding package to which the usage rights belong token mining – the creation of a limited number of digital tokens to create and generate a token anonymously belonging to the user through this process and cryptographic. It is configured to transfer to the wallet address. Distributed ledger module (5), 30 permissioned consortium blockchain in which different telecommunication operators (A) participate 7 records relating to tokens created and exchange transactions carried out on it to maintain, verify transaction blocks through participating operator nodes and ensure agreement and obtain the subscribers' real identity information anonymous transaction amounts and smart contract records without transferring them to a distributed ledger. 5 to ensure that it is stored in a way that cannot be altered retrospectively It is structured by the distributed ledger module (5), valuation module (4). the right of use listed on the marketplace at the determined current exchange value received by a subscriber connected to a different telecommunications operator (A) in this case, the relevant token representing this right of use via a smart contract 10 subscribers can exchange items between each other using the Atomic Swap method. to ensure the transfer, record the completed exchange transaction on the distributed ledger to receive and inform the recipient subscriber that the exchange is complete It is configured to transmit to the telecommunications operator (A). In a preferred application of the invention, the application (2) is the cryptographic 15 of the exchange request. to store the private keys used in signing the document and the said private keys SIM to enable signing of the exchange request using keys Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card or Secure Element Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) instead of (Secure Element) Execution Environment), cloud-based Hardware Security Module (HSM – Hardware 20 Security Module) or software Key Management System (KMS – Key It is configured to use the Management System. In a preferred application of the invention, the network processing module (3), policy PCRF, OCS and PCEF 25 control, billing and session management operations instead of Policy Control Function (PCF), Charging Function (CHF – Billing Function) and Session Management Function (SMF – It is configured to be performed via the Session Management Function. 8 Industrial Application of the Invention Thanks to the system (1) which is the subject of the invention, mobile and fixed communication and telecommunication In this sector, users have unused data, voice, and similar features left in their packages. Verification of usage rights and opening them up for exchange, these rights are valid for package 5. based on duration, network congestion, and cost information between operators valuation, transfer between users of different operators, different mobile and Interoperability between the infrastructures of fixed communication operators and within the scope of Global Roaming in a country unused usage rights belonging to a telecommunications operator to a different 10 by converting the usage rights to those of the telecommunications operator in the country by evaluating how resource utilization among operators can be made more efficient. It is ensured that it is brought. Around these fundamental concepts, the subject of the invention is "Telecommunications Quota Swap 15". It is possible to develop a wide variety of applications related to the System (1)”, and the invention This cannot be limited to the examples described here, but is primarily stated in the claims. It is like that.

Claims

9 REQUESTS 1. Unused data remaining in telecommunication users' packages, the exchange of usage rights in the form of voice and messaging, their values ​​determined according to current network conditions and 5 As a result of the exchange, the relevant usage rights were transferred to a different party. transfer to the receiving subscriber's line connected to the telecommunications operator providing; - the user's smartphone, tablet computer, desktop computer or run on an electronic device in the form of a portable computer, 10 an application that automatically processes data and produces meaningful results and / or execute software included in the user's package displaying unused data, voice, and similar usage rights, Select the usage rights and amount you wish to allocate for exchange and submit the exchange request. At least one application configured to enable the creation of (2), 15 - Network quota and subscription information of telecommunication operator (A) using the usage right that is the subject of the exchange, available on the subscriber's line. to determine whether or not and to renew the usage rights by the subscriber configured to isolate at the network level in a way that makes it unusable at least one network processing module (3), 20 - the amount of usage rights allocated for exchange and the remaining validity period Instantaneous traffic of base stations belonging to telecommunication operator (A) density, network capacity and wholesale unit cost among operators to evaluate the information and determine the current exchange value of the usage rights. at least one evaluation module structured to (4), 25 - Validity on a distributed ledger in exchange for the usage rights allocated for exchange creating a digital record associated with the duration, and using this record in different ways Transactions carried out between subscribers of telecommunication operators (A) to transfer in the exchange transaction and to record the completed transaction a 30 characterized by having at least one distributed ledger module (5) configured system (1).

2. Unused data remaining in a telecommunications user's package. exchanged for usage rights in the form of quota, voice allowance and messaging. the usage rights offered in the form of data quota, voice allowance and messaging to provide at least one interface that allows viewing related offers 5 of the above requests characterized by the structured application (2). a system like any other (1).

3. The usage right that the user wishes to offer for exchange, and what is included within that right. select the amount they wish to set aside for exchange, the type of usage right chosen, and create a swap request regarding the amount and initiate the transaction, and the created 10 type of usage right related to the exchange request, amount to be allocated for exchange, and transaction. information stored on the user's SIM card or Secure Element form signed using a cryptographic private key stored on a secure chip, and transmitting the relevant usage rights for network verification. 15 characterized by the application structured to provide (2) a system like any of the above requests (1).

4. Cryptographically signed swap transmitted via application (2) Subscription ID information, usage rights type, and exchange related to the request. to obtain the amount of usage rights to be reserved, to verify the accuracy of the request 20 to check and forward the received request to telecommunication operator (A) by converting it into signaling data that can be processed by the core network The Diameter protocol used in 3GPP standards, or HTTP-SBI. via Policy and Pricing Rules Function / Policy Control Function Network processing module 25 configured to exchange data with (3) like any of the above-mentioned claims characterized by system (1).

5. Online Billing System / Paying via PCRF / PCF The subscriber's instant data or voice usage allowance within the function is 30 amount, package validity period and subscription ID parameters 11 to inquire, the usage rights specified in the exchange request with the inquired information by comparing the type and quantity, it can be set aside for exchange on the subscriber's line. structured to determine whether or not there is a right to use from the above requests characterized by the network processing module (3) a system like any of them (1). 5 6. If it is confirmed that the right of use subject to exchange exists. The subscriber's active data can be applied via the Policy and Pricing Application Function. Updating the quota rules for the session, usage allocated for exchange The amount of rights granted cannot be reused by the subscriber through the network 10 freezing at that level and indicating that the freezing process is complete Network lock approval, amount and validity of usage rights allocated for exchange transmitting duration information for use in subsequent processing stages characterized by the network processing module (3) which is structured accordingly a system like any of the above requests (1). 15 7. The usage right allocated for exchange can be used until the end of the package. The validity period of the data package, which indicates the duration, is the period at which the relevant base station is active. instantaneous traffic density and telecommunications refers to the data traffic it carries. 20 to obtain wholesale unit cost information between operators (A) The above is characterized by the structured evaluation module (4). a system like any of the requests (1).

8. The validity period of the purchased package depends on current traffic density and differences between operators. Wholesale unit cost information is synchronized with the Dynamic Valuation Algorithm. processing this data in a timely manner, analyzing its current state and exchanging it. to calculate the current market exchange value of the allocated usage right The above is characterized by the structured evaluation module (4). a system like any of the requests (1). 12 9. The calculated current exchange value for the usage right allocated for exchange. to determine the value to be applied and the right to use this value structured to enable listing on the marketplace from the above requests characterized by the valuation module (4) a system like any of them (1). 5 10. Network transaction module (3) of the right of use subject to exchange network Smart received key confirmation that it was frozen at that level. Triggering the contract process corresponds to a one-to-one exchange for the frozen usage rights. the validity period of the package to which you received and the usage rights belong is 10 to create a limited digital token through a token issuance process and The generated token will be sent to the user's anonymous cryptographic wallet address. Characterized by the distributed ledger module (5) configured for transfer. a system like any of the above-mentioned requests (1).

11. Authorized consortium of different telecommunication operators (A) tokens created on the blockchain and transactions carried out maintaining records of transactions, participating operator nodes through which transaction blocks are verified and reconciled. perform this and enter the subscribers' real identity information into a distributed ledger 20 without transferring, anonymous transaction amounts and smart contract records back to ensure that it is stored in a way that cannot be altered the above is characterized by the configured distributed ledger module (5) a system like any of the requests (1).

12. Based on the current exchange value determined by the valuation module (4) a different telecommunications usage right listed on the marketplace smart contract if received by subscriber connected to operator (A) through which the token representing this usage right is distributed among the relevant subscribers Enabling the transfer via the Atomic Exchange method, the exchange carried out is 30 to record the transaction on a distributed ledger and the completion of the clearing 13 the information to the telecommunication operator (A) to which the receiving subscriber is connected Characterized by the distributed ledger module (5) configured to transmit a system like any of the above requests (1). 10 20 30