Patent ID: 9059871
Filing Date: 2015-06-16
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A communication system comprising: a GGSN including a central processing unit and a network interface, said GGSN interconnecting a client device having a unique identifier, and a server hosting a service; said GGSN configured to connect to a PCRF via said network interface, using a first protocol and a second protocol; said central processing unit configured to receive a request, via said network interface, for said service from said client device and to determine service characteristics by inspecting said request; said central processing unit configured to send said unique identifier and said service characteristics to said PCRF using said second protocol; said central processing unit configured to receive a service policy from said PCRF using said first protocol, said service policy based on said unique identifier and said service characteristics; and said central processing unit configured to apply said service policy during fulfillment of said request.