Patent ID: 9331913
Filing Date: 2016-05-03
CPC Classification: H04L,H04M

Claim Text:
1. A method implemented in a first node for charging of a mobile device in communication with the first node in a communications network, the method comprising: the first node determining a number of data packets lost between the first node and the mobile device within a predetermined period; the first node determining a packet loss rate using the number of data packets determined to be lost; the first node determining whether a first predetermined condition is met based on an evaluation of the determined packet loss rate; the first node transmitting, after determination that the first predetermined condition is met, a notification to a second node causing the second node to stop charging the mobile device for packets sent to the mobile device; the first node starting a timer after transmission of the notification; and the first node transmitting a resume notification message to the second node after determination that a second predetermined condition is met, wherein the resume notification causes the second node to resume sending packets to the mobile device and to resume charging the mobile device for packets sent to the mobile device.