Policy Enhancement Server for Subscriber-Activated Network Policy Modification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional network architectures lack the ability to support user-activated policy enhancements, limiting the flexibility for subscribers to temporarily modify their network access and resource allocation policies, which is essential for emerging revenue models and marketing campaigns.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for user-activated policy enhancement, where a policy enhancement server receives a policy enhancement code from a user device, determines the corresponding policy enhancements, and applies these enhancements to the user's network policies, allowing temporary changes in network access and resource allocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional network architectures with predefined PCC rules are used, then network policy management is stable and centralized, but user flexibility to temporarily modify network access and resource allocation policies is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the policy enhancement functionality into a separate Policy Enhancement Server (PES) that handles user requests for temporary policy modifications. This separates the core PCRF policy management from the new user-activation capability, allowing flexibility without compromising the stability of the centralized architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The Policy Enhancement Server acts as an intermediary between users and the core PCRF system. It receives user requests for policy enhancements, validates them against available options, and coordinates with the PCRF to implement temporary policy changes, thus enabling user flexibility while maintaining architectural stability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If predefined PCC rules are used that can be activated by network operators, then policy control is centralized and secure, but user-initiated temporary policy enhancements cannot be supported
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables users to self-service temporary policy enhancements by allowing them to request and activate policy changes directly through the Policy Enhancement Server without requiring network operator intervention for each activation, thus improving ease of operation while maintaining centralized control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining available policy enhancement options and making them accessible to users before they need them. Users can select from pre-configured enhancement types (e.g., data allowance increases, speed boosts) rather than requiring custom policy creation, simplifying the user experience.
3Productivity
If marketing campaigns require temporary policy changes for users, then customer engagement and revenue opportunities improve, but the ability to quickly implement and manage these temporary changes is limited in conventional systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic policy enhancement where policy parameters can be temporarily modified in real-time based on user requests and marketing campaign requirements. The system dynamically adjusts policy attributes (data allowances, speed limits, time restrictions) without requiring permanent architecture changes or complex manual reconfiguration.
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AI summary
According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for subscriber activated policy enhancement. The method may include receiving a policy enhancement code from a user device at a policy enhancement server (PES). The method may further include obtaining at least one policy enhancement corresponding to the policy enhancement code in response to receiving the policy enhancement code from the user device. The method may further include enhancing at least one policy aspect of a policy for the user device based on the policy enhancement.