Network Element Service Usage Information Loading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Subscribers in communication systems face difficulties in estimating the final costs of services, leading to reluctance in using services due to unclear or delayed information about remaining prepaid balances, especially when high charges apply to certain services, which can result in reduced service usage.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for collecting and loading user equipment information on service usage within communication systems, including detecting service start and end times, processing charges, and automatically loading this information onto user equipment at predetermined intervals or occurrences, allowing subscribers to view their usage and charges conveniently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If warning messages are displayed before connection to inform subscribers of costs, then subscribers are informed about charges, but service connection speed is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by collecting use information and calculating charges in advance before the subscriber actually connects to the service. The network element gathers data about the requested service, determines the charge amount, and prepares warning information beforehand. This allows the warning to be presented efficiently without significantly delaying the connection process, as the costly information gathering and calculation work is done preliminarily rather than in real-time during connection establishment.
2Loss of information
If use information is loaded frequently on user equipment, then subscribers have timely information about service usage and charges, but network traffic and processing load increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic action by loading use information onto user equipment at predetermined intervals rather than continuously or after every service event. The network element is configured to automatically load accumulated use information at scheduled times, which balances the need for timely information delivery with efficient use of network resources. This periodic approach ensures subscribers receive regular updates about their service usage and charges without generating excessive network traffic or processing load.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method for providing user equipment information associated with use of services provided via a communication system. The method comprises a step of collecting, in a network element, use information relating to use, by the user equipment during a period, of a service provided via the communication system. The method comprises a further step of loading, by the network element, the use information on the user equipment according to a predetermined plan. An information provision entity, user equipment and a communication system are configured to execute the method.