Patent ID: 7058165
Filing Date: 2006-06-06
Classification: H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. 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 a connection in the communication system, the method comprising: detecting initiation of a connection for provision by the connection support entities; generating a charging identity at a first one of the connection support entities for identifying the connection to the at least two connection support entities; 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.