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US 8,478,852 B1Granted
Policy realization framework of a communications network
AssigneeAT&T Mobility II LLC
InventorsAlka Roy, Lisuan Poh
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Abstract
Various systems and methods for providing a policy realization framework for a communications network are disclosed. The policy realization framework can be an application and service layer policy framework that is separate and distinct from the network layer policy framework. As such, policy decisions can be made remote from the network layer, and common policies across multiple networks are possible. Methods and systems for providing these and other features are disclosed.
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A policy realization framework system of a wireless communications network, the policy realization framework comprising:
- a logical policy layer comprising:
- a first processor;
- and
- a first memory storing instructions which, when executed by the first processor cause the first processor to perform a method comprising creating, storing, and managing common policy rules for services and applications provided by the wireless communications network, wherein the common policy rules are offline rules and the offline rules are shared with a roaming partner;
- wherein the common policy rules are created based upon a group of common policy rule creation sources including:
- wireless communication network operator policies;
- wireless communication network global subscriber policies;
- wireless communication network subscriber specific policies;
- and
- wireless communication network subscription specific policies;
- and
- a logical network layer comprising:
- a second processor;
- and
- a second memory storing instructions which, when executed by the second processor cause the second processor to perform a method comprising providing rules decisioning operations and rules enforcement operations for the common policy rules,
- wherein the method performed by the first processor further comprises identifying and resolving policy conflicts between the wireless communication network operator policies, the wireless communication network global subscriber policies, the wireless communication network subscriber specific policies, and the wireless communication network subscription specific policies and determining applicable rules to send to the logical network layer.
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