Network Server Usage Recording Module for Fair Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network management systems lack the ability to effectively record and manage the use of network service capability by applications provided by service providers, making it impossible to conduct fair charging and statistics based on actual resource usage.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that involves a network server recording the identity and type of network service capability used by applications, generating a message of use, and configuring a charging matrix to produce a charging account, allowing for fair pricing and management of network service usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If network service capability is opened to service providers, then service diversity and network utilization are improved, but management complexity and loss of control over resource usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network usage recording module as an intermediary between the network service capability and service providers. This module automatically records and manages the usage of network resources by applications, serving as a mediator that simplifies management while enabling diverse service access. The module captures usage information without interfering with service delivery, thus maintaining service diversity while reducing management complexity.
2Measurement precision
If usage recording is implemented for service provider applications, then charging accuracy and resource management are improved, but system complexity and processing overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the usage recording function as a separate, dedicated module within the network server. By taking out the recording logic from the general service processing flow, the system achieves precise measurement of application usage without complicating the core service delivery mechanism. The extracted module focuses solely on capturing usage data, while service processing remains streamlined.
Solution Approach 2:
The network usage recording module operates autonomously, automatically capturing and recording usage information without requiring manual intervention or complex external systems. The module self-manages the recording process, reducing the need for additional complex infrastructure while maintaining accurate charging data.
3Loss of information
If detailed usage information is recorded, then charging fairness and statistics capability are improved, but data processing load and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements selective recording of usage information based on local requirements. The network usage recording module captures specific usage data elements that are relevant for charging and statistics, rather than recording all possible information. This localized approach to data collection ensures charging fairness while minimizing unnecessary data processing and storage overhead.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses method, system and network server for recording use of network service capability by applications (APPs), and the key points of the methods comprise: a network server acquires an identity of the APP and type information of the network service capability providing services for the APP, conducts service logic processing, and writes a message of use of network service capability, which comprises at least the identity of the APP and the type information of the network service capability providing services for the APP. With the methods of this invention, the purpose of making effective records of use of network service capability by APPs provided by service providers is implemented. Furthermore, management of APPs, such as charging, may be conducted by utilizing the records.