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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2001
Juha-pekka Koskinen, Hameenlinna, FI;
Juha Vallinen, Tampere, FI;
Merja Hopeaharju, Kangasala, FI;
Nokia Corporation, Espoo, FI;
Abstract
A method for charging for services in a communication system comprising a charging entity and at least two connection support entities for providing resources to support connection in the communication system. the method comprising: detecting initiation of a connection for provision by the connection support entities; generating a charging identity for identifying the connection: determining according to a first stored tariff a first charge for the support of the connection by the first connection support entity: determining according to a second stored tariff a second charge for the support of the connection by the second connection support entity; transmitting a first charging message from the first connection support entity to the charging entity. the message specifying the first charge and including the charging identity; and transmitting a second charging message from the second connection support entity to the charging entity, the message specifying the second charge and including the charging identity.