Social Network Service Module for Subscription Data Management

The patent introduces a social network service module as an intermediary between the BSS and the provisioning system. This module receives subscription relationship information from the BSS, builds a social network graph representing subscriptions as nodes and relationships as edges, and enables efficient querying and propagation of changes across related subscriptions. The intermediary handles the complexity of relationship management, allowing the core provisioning system to remain relatively simple while gaining the benefits of leveraging subscription relationships for improved productivity.

The patent segments the subscription management system into distinct functional components: a social network service module that handles relationship tracking and message propagation, and the core provisioning system that handles service delivery. The social network graph is segmented into subscriptions (nodes) and relationships (edges), enabling targeted updates and queries. This segmentation allows the system to support complex business use cases through the social network module while keeping the core provisioning system relatively simple and focused on its primary function.

The social network service module acts as an intermediary that receives high-level provisioning commands from the BSS (such as update a service parameter for all subscriptions in a group) and automatically translates them into precise, targeted updates. The module uses the social network graph to identify affected subscriptions and propagate changes appropriately. This allows the BSS to operate with simple, high-level commands without needing to know exact subscription details, while the system maintains precise and targeted provisioning through the intermediary's intelligent message propagation.