Content for TS 32.296 Word version: 18.0.0
6 Functionalities and message flows
6.1 Reference point required functionality
6.2 Re message flows
6.3 Sy message flows
7 Definition of charging information
7.1 Re message types and formats
7.2 OCS CDRs
7.3 Sy message types and formats
A Bibliography
B Rc reference point operator guidance
B.1 Introduction
B.2 Reference point functionality
B.3 Rc reference point message flows
B.4 Rc operation mapping to Diameter
B.5 Rc Diameter AVP definitions
B.6 AVPs description for the Rc reference point
$ Change History
6 Functionalities and message flows p. 18
6.1 Reference point required functionality p. 18
6.1.1 Re Reference Point (EBCF, SBCF - RF) p. 18
6.1.1.1 Functionality for class "A" Rating Function p. 18
6.1.1.2 Functionality for class "B" Rating Function p. 20
6.1.2 Rc reference point (EBCF, SBCF - ABMF) p. 20
6.2 Re message flows p. 21
6.2.0 Introduction |R12| p. 21
6.2.1 Class "A" RF message flows p. 22
6.2.1.1 PriceRequest method p. 22
6.2.1.2 TariffRequest method p. 26
6.2.1.2.0 Introduction |R12| p. 26
6.2.1.2.1 Basic TariffRequest scenario p. 27
6.2.1.2.2 TariffRequest scenario with multiple Tariff switches and expiry time p. 29
6.2.1.2.3 TariffRequest scenario with limited validity p. 33
6.2.1.2.4 TariffRequest scenario with unsolicited changes of session parameters p. 36
6.2.2 Class "B" RF message flows p. 38
6.2.2.1 PriceRequest method p. 38
6.2.2.1.0 General |R12| p. 38
6.2.2.1.1 PriceRequest scenario with IEC p. 38
6.2.2.1.2 PriceRequest scenario with Unit Reservation p. 40
6.2.2.2 TariffRequest method p. 42
6.2.2.2.0 Introduction |R12| p. 42
6.2.2.2.1 TariffRequest scenario with successful service delivery p. 42
6.2.2.2.2 TariffRequest scenario with service denial or unsuccessful delivery p. 46
6.2.2.3 ServiceUsageRequest with reservation method p. 48
6.3 Sy message flows |R11| p. 51
7 Definition of charging information p. 52
7.1 Re message types and formats p. 52
7.1.1 General guidelines p. 52
7.1.1.1 General description of data types and message formats p. 52
7.1.1.2 RF Class selection p. 52
7.1.2 Methods p. 53
7.1.2.1 PriceRequest method p. 53
7.1.2.2 TariffRequest method p. 54
7.1.2.3 ServiceUsageRequest method p. 55
7.1.3 Parameter definitions p. 55
7.1.3.1 Common parameters p. 55
7.1.3.2 Class "A" specific parameters p. 57
7.1.3.3 Class "B" specific parameters p. 58
7.1.4 Diameter protocol specification p. 61
7.1.4.0 Introduction |R12| p. 61
7.1.4.1 Diameter Rating messages on the Re interface p. 61
7.1.4.1.1 PriceRequest message p. 62
7.1.4.1.2 PriceResponse message p. 62
7.1.4.1.3 TariffRequest message p. 62
7.1.4.1.4 TariffResponse message p. 63
7.1.4.1.5 ServiceUsageRequest message p. 63
7.1.4.1.6 ServiceUsageResponse message p. 63
7.1.4.2 AVPs for Rating on the Re interface p. 64
7.1.4.2.1 ActualTime AVP p. 66
7.1.4.2.2 AllowedUnits AVP p. 66
7.1.4.2.3 BasicPrice AVP p. 66
7.1.4.2.4 BasicPriceTimeStamp AVP p. 66
7.1.4.2.5 BeginTime AVP p. 66
7.1.4.2.6 BillingInfo AVP p. 66
7.1.4.2.7 ConsumedUnits AVP p. 66
7.1.4.2.8 ConsumedUnitsAfterTariffSwitch AVP p. 66
7.1.4.2.9 Counter AVP p. 67
7.1.4.2.10 CounterChange AVP p. 67
7.1.4.2.11 CounterChangeForFirstChargeableTimeUnit AVP p. 67
7.1.4.2.12 CounterChangeForFirstChargeableTimeUnitAfterSwitch AVP p. 67
7.1.4.2.13 CounterChangePerChargeableVolumeUnit AVP p. 67
7.1.4.2.14 CounterChangePerChargeableVolumeUnitAfterSwitch AVP p. 67
7.1.4.2.15 CounterChangePerConsumedServiceUnit AVP p. 67
7.1.4.2.16 CounterChangePerSession AVP p. 67
7.1.4.2.17 CounterChangePerSubsequentChargeableTimeUnit AVP p. 68
7.1.4.2.18 CounterChangePerSubsequentChargeableTimeUnitAfterSwitch AVP p. 68
7.1.4.2.19 CounterExpiryDate AVP p. 68
7.1.4.2.20 CounterID AVP p. 68
7.1.4.2.21 CounterPrice AVP p. 68
7.1.4.2.22 CounterTariff AVP p. 68
7.1.4.2.23 CounterThreshold AVP p. 69
7.1.4.2.24 CounterType AVP p. 69
7.1.4.2.25 CounterValue AVP p. 69
7.1.4.2.26 CounterValueBegin AVP p. 69
7.1.4.2.27 CounterValueChange AVP p. 69
7.1.4.2.28 CounterValueEnd AVP p. 69
7.1.4.2.29 DestinationID AVP p. 69
7.1.4.2.30 DestinationIDData AVP p. 69
7.1.4.2.31 DestinationIDType AVP p. 70
7.1.4.2.32 Void
7.1.4.2.33 Void
7.1.4.2.34 Void
7.1.4.2.35 Void
7.1.4.2.36 Void
7.1.4.2.37 Void
7.1.4.2.38 Void
7.1.4.2.39 ExpiryTime AVP p. 70
7.1.4.2.40 Extension AVP p. 70
7.1.4.2.41 FirstRequest AVP p. 70
7.1.4.2.42 ImpactOnCounter AVP p. 71
7.1.4.2.43 MinimalRequestedUnits AVP p. 71
7.1.4.2.44 Void
7.1.4.2.45 MonetaryTariffAfterValidUnits AVP p. 71
7.1.4.2.46 MonetaryQuota AVP p. 71
7.1.4.2.47 Service-Rating AVP p. 72
7.1.4.2.48 Void
7.1.4.2.49 Price AVP p. 72
7.1.4.2.50 RequestedCounter AVP p. 72
7.1.4.2.51 RequestedUnits AVP p. 72
7.1.4.2.52 RequestSubType AVP p. 73
7.1.4.2.53 Service-Identifier AVP p. 73
7.1.4.2.54 Service-Information AVP p. 73
7.1.4.2.55 SetCounterTo AVP p. 73
7.1.4.2.56 Subscription-Id AVP p. 73
7.1.4.2.57 Subscription-Id-Data AVP p. 73
7.1.4.2.58 Subscription-Id-Type AVP p. 73
7.1.4.2.59 TariffSwitchTime AVP p. 74
7.1.4.2.60 ValidUnits AVP p. 74
7.2 OCS CDRs p. 75
7.2.0 Introduction |R12| p. 75
7.2.1 General description p. 75
7.3 Sy message types and formats |R11| p. 76
A Bibliography p. 77
B Rc reference point operator guidance |R11| p. 78
B.1 Introduction p. 78
B.2 Reference point functionality p. 78
B.3 Rc reference point message flows p. 79
B.3.1 Immediate Account Debit p. 79
B.3.2 Event based Account Reservation with Debit or Release p. 80
B.3.3 Session based Account Reservation with Debit or Release p. 81
B.3.4 Account Refund p. 84
B.3.5 Balance Query p. 85
B.4 Rc operation mapping to Diameter p. 86
B.5 Rc Diameter AVP definitions p. 87
B.5.0 Introduction |R12| p. 87
B.5.1 CCR message syntax definition for Rc p. 87
B.5.2 CCA message syntax definition for Rc p. 88
B.6 AVPs description for the Rc reference point p. 89
$ Change History p. 90
