WO2007052348A1 - Mobile communication network operating method - Google Patents

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WO2007052348A1
WO2007052348A1 PCT/JP2005/020215 JP2005020215W WO2007052348A1 WO 2007052348 A1 WO2007052348 A1 WO 2007052348A1 JP 2005020215 W JP2005020215 W JP 2005020215W WO 2007052348 A1 WO2007052348 A1 WO 2007052348A1
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  • the present invention relates to a mobile communication network operation method, and more particularly to a mobile communication network operation method via an ISP server that is an MVNE supporting MVNO.
  • MVNO Mobile Virtual Network Operator
  • MVNO Mobile Virtual Network Operator
  • It receives the wholesale of data communication services from carriers with frequency allocation.
  • It is a company that provides its own price plans and services under its own brand.
  • MVNO is a provider that provides services by borrowing wireless communication infrastructure from other companies, and there are only about 3 to 4 carriers in each country.
  • a number of mobile phone lines for employees can be contracted with a company to provide public / private classification services for call charges, or original data communication services can be added and resold with some kind of original service! /
  • MVNE Mobile Virtual Network Enabler
  • MVNE Mobile Virtual Network Enabler
  • Patent Document 1 describes a process for changing the charge to an MVNO that uses a mopile network. Inventions relating to science are described.
  • Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-309672
  • a telecommunications carrier having a wireless communication infrastructure has received a request for a dedicated terminal, a subscriber service, and a billing form from the MVNO, and has the ability to issue an operation instruction from the MVNO dedicated terminal to the MVNO gateway device.
  • MVNO's gateway device power The operator itself operates the mopile core network (mobile communication network), and MVNO cannot intervene in the operation management of the mopile core network. Therefore, MVNO can only operate in a regular and restrictive manner, and the services it provides are limited.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication network operation method that enables MVMO to provide various services to subscribers.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication network operation method capable of setting a mopile core network related to an MVNO service in real time. Means for solving the problem
  • a first mobile communication network operation method of the present invention for achieving the above object is to set the mobile communication network in order to realize a service provided by the MVNO using the mobile communication network.
  • the MVNO server managed by the MV NO sends a request for setting necessary for the service to the ISP server managed by the ISP that is the MVNE, and the ISP server
  • the mobile communication network management system is accessed based on the request, and the request is transmitted to the management system.
  • the management system responds to the request from the ISP server, It is characterized in that the setting for the mobile communication network is executed.
  • a second mobile communication network operation method is the above-described first method, wherein the MVNO server receives the setting request from a subscriber terminal via the Internet, and If received, the request is transmitted to the ISP server.
  • the service forwards an incoming call to a mobile terminal of a subscriber who can use the service of the MVNO to another terminal.
  • the MV NO server sends the request for setting the transfer service together with the transfer information including the transfer destination number to the ISP server, and the ISP server
  • the request including the transfer information is transmitted to the management system, and the management system executes the setting of the transfer service by registering the transfer information.
  • a fourth mobile communication network operation method is the above second method, wherein the service is from a first extension group in which a mobile terminal of a subscriber who can use the service of the MVNO is registered. It is an extension call service that allows extension calls to the second extension group, and when registering the second extension group, the MVNO server is the subscriber's mobile terminal registered in the second extension group.
  • the request for registration of the second extension group is transmitted to the ISP server together with the extension group information including the data and the extension number to the second extension group, and the ISP server sends the extension duplex to the ISP server.
  • the request including information is transmitted to the management system, and the management system is based on the extension group information! This is characterized in that registration of the second extension group is executed.
  • a fifth mobile communication network operation method of the present invention is the above-mentioned second method, wherein the service is provision and reception of information about a facility near a mobile terminal of a subscriber who can use the service of the MVNO.
  • the ISP server transmits the request for requesting the setting of the information provision and the incoming call restriction service to the ISP server
  • receives the current location information from the mobile terminal searching for a facility close to the mobile terminal based on the current location information, transmitting the facility information to the mobile terminal, and transmitting the request for setting the incoming call restriction service to the management system
  • the management system performs setting of an incoming call restriction service based on the request.
  • the MVNE business supporting MVNO is technically ISP (Internet
  • MVNE By connecting the ISP server managed by the ISP and the management system of the mobile communication network (mopile core network) to open a part of the operation of the mopile core network to the ISP server, MVNE directly A mopile core network can be operated. Using the know-how of ISP, MVNO can provide various services, and it is possible to set up a mopile core network in real time via ISP.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a mobile communication network operation method according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an outline of a network operation method in the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of the first embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of a network operation method in the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of a network operation method in the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of the third embodiment.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of the third embodiment.
  • ISP Internet Service
  • ISP server controls a part of the management device that operates the mopile core network.
  • the ISP server operates the Internet, and technically can operate a mopile core network.
  • the ISP becomes an MVNE, and on behalf of a carrier having a mopile core network, the ISP server operates a part of the mopile core network so that it can handle various services via the Internet. Will be able to be carried out in real time, greatly improving convenience.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a mobile communication network operation method of the present invention.
  • MVMO borrows part of the 3GPP-based mopile core network (3G) to provide its own services, but the management of the mopile core network (3G) itself is It is managed by a management system 40 operated by a telecommunications carrier.
  • a part of operation of the management system 40 is opened to the ISP which is the MVNE, so that the ISP server 30 can control the management system 40. Since the ISP is a provider of Internet services, the Internet and the management system 40 are linked, and the ISP server 30 accepts requests from MVMO subscribers via the Internet, and responds to the requests in real time. Control management system 40. This realizes the automation of the settings for the mopile core network required for requests from MVMO subscribers.
  • the MVNO server 20 is a server of the Internet network, and has a website that accepts various registration requests such as setting, changing, and releasing of services provided by the MVNO.
  • the mobile terminal 10 is a mobile terminal that can use services provided by MVNO, and can be connected to the Internet. As will be described later, for setting and registration of various services, the MVNO server 20 may be accessed via the Internet by the personal computer (PC) of the MVNO subscriber not from the mobile terminal 10.
  • the term “subscriber terminal” refers to a terminal that can access the MVNO sensor 20 via the Internet, and includes a general-purpose computer such as a personal computer in addition to the mobile terminal 11.
  • the management system 40 includes, for example, a charging center 41, an OMC-R (Operator Management Center- Radio) 42, OMC- CN (Operator Management Center-Core Network) 43, RNC (Radio)
  • GGSN Gateway GPRS Support port
  • GPRS General Packet Radio Service
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an outline of the network operation method in the first embodiment of the present invention.
  • 3 and 4 are diagrams showing a processing sequence of the first embodiment.
  • the first embodiment will be described based on FIG. 2 with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG.
  • the first embodiment is an example in which a registration service for forwarding (Call Forwarding) is realized.
  • MVN0 provides a service that forwards a call received from a subscriber's mobile terminal to another telephone terminal. This is an example in which the MVNE performs billing settings in which the subscriber pays for transfer registration and billing when the subscriber desires the forwarding service.
  • a subscriber terminal such as a mobile terminal 10 or a personal computer
  • a home page (MVM0 server 20) managed by the MVN0 to which the subscriber subscribes.
  • the power to connect to the Internet requires a connection to a predetermined ISP server 30
  • the ISP for connecting to the Internet may not be an ISP that is an MVNE that is an arbitrary ISP.
  • the home page of MVN0 (MVM0 Serno 20) has a page for accepting the transfer service.
  • the subscriber terminal selects the “transfer registration” menu corresponding to the transfer service and operates the transfer destination.
  • a transfer request is made with transfer information including the phone number of the client (S10) o
  • the MVN0 server 20 transmits the request to the ISP server 30 of the ISP that is the MVNE (Sll).
  • the ISP server 30 accepts the request and performs the following two operations. First, a transfer registration request is made to 0MC-CN (S12) 0 Then, 0 MC-CN43 accesses the home location register (HLR) 47 and registers necessary data related to the transfer service in the subscriber data. (S13).
  • the ISP server 30 accesses the billing center 41 to generate billing information for each transfer.
  • An individual notification request for notification is made (S14).
  • the billing center 41 registers the individual notification request and performs billing control based on the request at the time of transfer.
  • the call is transferred to the transfer destination based on the subscriber data in the HLR.
  • a call is made.
  • the transfer source mobile terminal 10 transmits a call end notification to the MSC 48 (S15), and the MSC 48 transmits call information including the call time to the billing center (S16).
  • the billing center 41 collects data such as call time and call time because the individual notification request for billing information is registered for the transfer service of the subscriber.
  • Billing information which is a telephone call charge, is transmitted to the MVNO server 20 and the mobile terminal 10 of the subscriber, respectively (S17, S18).
  • the service request from the MVNO subscriber is received by the MVNO server 20 via the Internet, and the ISP server 30 linked via the Internet notifies the request to the ISP server 30.
  • the management system 40 of the monocore network is directly operated.
  • MVNO has requested communications operators to work with documents and human resources for each service request, so service implementation takes time and increases costs. It was.
  • MVNE acts as an intermediary between MVNOs and telecommunications carriers, as an ISP
  • service requests can be realized quickly and easily via the Internet, as in the above example. As a result, service improvement and cost reduction can be achieved. ISPs can also develop new businesses that use their own technology.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of a network operation method in the second embodiment of the present invention.
  • 6 and 7 are diagrams showing a processing sequence of the second embodiment.
  • the second embodiment will be described based on FIG. 5 with reference to FIG. 6 and FIG.
  • the second embodiment is an example of realizing a new extension group registration service of Mopile Centrex.
  • MVNO provides a mopile centrex service that uses mobile terminals for extension calls.
  • the first extension group using the mopile centrex service provided by MVNO is registered.
  • a new second extension group is established separately from the first extension group. This is an example in which a dedicated extension number and billing information notification form in an extension call from a subscriber registered in the group to a subscriber registered in the second extension group are uniquely set.
  • a subscriber terminal of a subscriber in the first extension group connects the subscriber terminal to the Internet, and a Web site (MVNO managed by the MVNO to which the subscriber subscribes). Access server 20).
  • the MVNO website (MVNO server 20) has a site that accepts a setting service related to the establishment of an extension group. For example, the identification information of the second extension group newly established by the subscriber's operation, the second extension Subscriber data for joining the group (ie, a dedicated extension number) is input, and a notification form for notifying charging information for each call is specified as a notification form for charging information.
  • the dedicated extension number is composed of, for example, a dedicated toll number for identifying the second extension group + an extension number for each subscriber.
  • the subscriber terminal inputs information necessary for establishing an extension group, such as subscriber data (extension number) registered in the second extension group, and transmits the information to make a new extension group registration request (S20). .
  • the MVNO server 20 transmits the request to the ISP server 30 of the ISP that is the MVNE (S21).
  • the ISP server 30 receives the request and performs the following operation.
  • a new extension group registration request is sent to the OMC-CN (S22).
  • the OMC-CN43 accesses the home location register (HLR) 47 and stores the new extension group and its subscriber data data in the HLR47. (S23a).
  • OMC-CN43 accesses MSC48 and changes the translation office data in MSC48. That is, the newly registered dedicated extension number is set so as to correspond to the routing from the mobile terminal registered in the first extension group to the mobile terminal registered in the second extension group (S23b).
  • the ISP server 30 accesses the billing center 41 and requests billing collection for the extension call from the first extension group to the second extension group. Makes an individual notification request for generating and notifying accounting information for each call (S24).
  • the billing center 41 registers the request and performs billing control based on the request when the extension call is performed.
  • MSC48 translates the private extension number and recognizes it as routing to the second extension group. Then, the MSC 48 performs routing for the mobile terminal of the corresponding subscriber in the second extension group (S26), and calls the corresponding mobile terminal.
  • the mobile terminal 10 in the first extension group sends a call end notification to the MSC 48 (S27). Is transmitted to the billing center 41 (S28).
  • the billing center 41 collects data such as call time and call time for the extension call from the first extension group to the second extension group. A certain billing information is generated and transmitted to the MVNO server 20 and the mobile terminal 10 of the subscriber in the first extension group (S29a, S29b) 0
  • a service request from an MVNO subscriber is accepted on the Internet, and the ISP server 30 which is an MVNE directly receives a monocore. Operate the network and realize the service. Since the procedures for realizing services are simplified and automated, low-cost and real-time services can be provided.
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of the network operation method in the third embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing the processing sequence of the third embodiment.
  • a third embodiment will be described based on FIG. 8 with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG.
  • the third embodiment is an example of realizing an incoming call restriction service according to provision of facility information using the GPS function.
  • MVNO provides an incoming call restriction service that can restrict incoming calls to mobile terminals.
  • MVNO is an operator that operates multiple facilities such as movie theaters in various locations, and mobile terminals of MVNO subscribers have a GPS function.
  • To limit incoming calls in the movie theater an example is assumed in which incoming call restriction is automatically set when the GPS function detects that a movie theater is nearby.
  • the subscriber terminal of the subscriber is connected to the Internet and connected to a website (MVNO server 20) managed by the MVNO to which the subscriber is subscribed.
  • MVNO server 20 The MVNO website (MVMO server 20) has a site that accepts incoming call restrictions. For example, a subscriber terminal selects a menu of incoming call restriction services according to provision of short-distance facility information by operating a subscriber, Request incoming call restriction (S30) o
  • the MVNO server 20 Upon receiving the request, the MVNO server 20 transmits the request to the ISP server 30 of the ISP that is the MVNE (S31).
  • the ISP server 30 registers the request internally, and as described below, for the incoming call restriction setting, the management system for the mopile core network 40 at a predetermined timing after providing the short-distance facility information. To do.
  • the mobile terminal 10 uses the GPS function to change the current position by the subscriber's operation (operation of the GPS button). Measures the location, sends the location information to the ISP server 30, and requests the provision of near-distance facility information (S32) 0
  • the ISP server 30 transmits facility information such as a map from the current position of the mobile terminal to the movie theater and a movie theater address to the mobile terminal (S33). Along with the current position information, discount electronic coupons for the nearest movie theater may be distributed.
  • the ISP server 30 when the ISP server 30 accepts the facility information provision request from the mobile terminal, it makes an incoming call restriction request to the OMC-CN 43 at this timing (S34). 0 Then, the OMC-CN 43 The home location register (HLR) 47 is accessed, and necessary data related to the incoming call restriction service is registered in the subscriber data (S35).
  • the incoming call restriction service provides various patterns, such as restricting all incoming calls or services that allow some incoming calls, and the service selected by the subscriber is registered. Note that the incoming call restriction request is sent to the OMC-CN43 in addition to the reception timing of the facility information provision request. Even when the request is received.
  • the subscriber when the subscriber finishes watching the movie and comes out of the theater, the subscriber operates the incoming call restriction release button to request the ISP server 30 to release the incoming call restriction (S36). ).
  • the ISP server 30 receives the incoming call restriction release request, the ISP server 30 requests the OMC-CN43 to release the incoming call restriction.
  • the OMC-CN 43 deletes the data related to the incoming call restriction service registered in the HLR 47 and releases the incoming call restriction (S38).
  • a service request from an MVNO subscriber is accepted on the Internet, and the ISP server 30 is an MVNE. Directly operate the mopile core network to realize the service. Since the procedure for realizing the service is simplified and automated, a low-cost and real-time service can be provided.
  • the MVNO has an IP address resource! / ⁇ , it would be difficult to provide data services.
  • the MVNO uses the IP address resource that the ISP has. This makes it easy to develop the data service business.
  • the MVNO can leave the operation of the mopile network to the MVNE, and the MVNO can concentrate on providing the service, leading to the provision of various services.
  • ISPs can develop a new business called MVNE by making the most of their own know-how.

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An ISP performs an MVNE business, and is caused to operate a portion of a mobile core network. A server managed by the ISP controls a portion of a management device for operating the mobile core network. The ISP server performs the network operation of the internet, and can also operate the mobile core network technically. The ISP becomes the MVNE and causes the ISP server to operate a portion of the mobile core network in place of a communication company having the mobile core network. On the internet, therefore, the operation of the mobile core network matching various services can be executed in real time to improve the conveniences drastically.

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明 細 書  Specification
移動通信ネットワーク運用方法  Mobile communication network operation method
技術分野  Technical field
[0001] 本発明は、移動通信ネットワーク運用方法に関し、特に、 MVNOを支援する MVNE である ISPのサーバを介した移動通信ネットワーク運用方法に関する。  TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a mobile communication network operation method, and more particularly to a mobile communication network operation method via an ISP server that is an MVNE supporting MVNO.
背景技術  Background art
[0002] 欧州、特に英国や北欧を中心に、 1990年代末力も次々と登場した MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator)がある。 MVNOは、顧客に対して移動体通信の契約及び サービスを提供するが、周波数の割り当てを有さない事業者のことであり、周波数の 割り当てを有する通信事業者力 データ通信サービスの卸売りを受け、独自のブラン ドで、独自の料金プランやサービスなどを提供する事業者である。すなわち、 MVNO とは、無線通信インフラを他社から借り受けてサービスを提供している事業者のことで 、無線通信サービスの免許を受けられる通信事業者は国ごとに 3〜4社程度しかない 力 免許を受けた事業者の設備を利用することで、免許のない事業者も無線通信サ 一ビスを提供することが可能になる。多数の社員用の携帯電話回線を企業と一括契 約して通話料の公私区分サービスを提供したり、独自のデータ通信サービスを提供 したりと、なんらかの独自サービスを付加して再販して!/、る事業者が多 、。  [0002] There is MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) that emerged one after another in the late 1990s, especially in Europe, especially the UK and Northern Europe. MVNO is a provider of mobile communication contracts and services to customers, but does not have frequency allocation. It receives the wholesale of data communication services from carriers with frequency allocation. It is a company that provides its own price plans and services under its own brand. In other words, MVNO is a provider that provides services by borrowing wireless communication infrastructure from other companies, and there are only about 3 to 4 carriers in each country. By using the facilities of the company that received the license, it becomes possible for an unlicensed company to provide wireless communication services. A number of mobile phone lines for employees can be contracted with a company to provide public / private classification services for call charges, or original data communication services can be added and resold with some kind of original service! / There are many business operators.
[0003] そのような、移動通信ビジネスノウハウのない事業者を支援するのが MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler)である。 MVNEは、弱小 MVNO (Mobile Virtual  [0003] MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler) supports such business operators without mobile communication business know-how. MVNE is a weak MVNO (Mobile Virtual
Network Operator)を支援する業者であり、 MVNOのニーズに応じて、既存移動通信 事業者との交渉から、フィールド 'トライアルの機会提供、実際にビジネスを立ち上げ る際の事業計画の策定支援、料金プランの考案など様々なサポートを提供するビジ ネスである。このビジネスはまだ黎明期にあり、 MVMO自身が自らの経験と蓄積したノ ゥハウを活用して、 MVNE事業を行うケースなどが見受けられる力 本格的にビジネス を開始している MVNE業者はほとんどいない。今後、数多くの MVNO及び MVNEが登 場すると予想される。  (Network Operator), and in response to MVNO needs, negotiate with existing mobile operators, provide field 'trial opportunities, support for formulating business plans when actually starting businesses, and charges It is a business that provides various support, such as devising plans. This business is still in its infancy, and there are few MVNE contractors who have begun full-scale business with the ability to use MVMO's own experience and know-how to conduct MVNE business. Many MVNOs and MVNEs are expected to appear in the future.
[0004] 下記特許文献 1には、モパイルネットワークを利用する MVNOへの課金付け替え処 理に関する発明が記載されている。 [0004] Patent Document 1 below describes a process for changing the charge to an MVNO that uses a mopile network. Inventions relating to science are described.
特許文献 1：特開 2003 - 309672号公報  Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-309672
発明の開示  Disclosure of the invention
発明が解決しょうとする課題  Problems to be solved by the invention
[0005] 従来、無線通信インフラを持つ通信事業者は、 MVNOからの専用端末、加入者サ 一ビス、課金形態の要求を受け入れ、 MVNOの専用端末から MVNOのゲートウェイ 装置へ操作指示が行われる力 MVNOのゲートウェイ装置力 先のモパイルコアネッ トワーク (移動通信ネットワーク）の運用自体は通信事業者が行い、 MVNOがモパイル コアネットワークの運用管理に介入できない。従って、 MVNOは、定型的かつ制限的 な運用しかできず、提供するサービスが限定される。  [0005] Conventionally, a telecommunications carrier having a wireless communication infrastructure has received a request for a dedicated terminal, a subscriber service, and a billing form from the MVNO, and has the ability to issue an operation instruction from the MVNO dedicated terminal to the MVNO gateway device. MVNO's gateway device power The operator itself operates the mopile core network (mobile communication network), and MVNO cannot intervene in the operation management of the mopile core network. Therefore, MVNO can only operate in a regular and restrictive manner, and the services it provides are limited.
[0006] そこで、本発明の目的は、 MVMOが加入者に多様なサービスを提供することができ る移動通信ネットワーク運用方法を提供することにある。  [0006] Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication network operation method that enables MVMO to provide various services to subscribers.
[0007] また、本発明の目的は、 MVNOのサービスに関するモパイルコアネットワークの設定 をリアルタイムで実施できる移動通信ネットワーク運用方法を提供することにある。 課題を解決するための手段  [0007] Further, an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication network operation method capable of setting a mopile core network related to an MVNO service in real time. Means for solving the problem
[0008] 上記目的を達成するための本発明の第一の移動通信ネットワーク運用方法は、移 動通信ネットワークを利用する MVNOの提供するサービスを実現するために当該移 動通信ネットワークの設定を行うための移動通信ネットワーク操作方法にぉ 、て、 MV NOにより管理される MVNOサーバは、前記サービスのために必要な設定の要求を M VNEである ISPが管理する ISPサーバに送信し、前記 ISPサーバは、前記要求を受信 すると、前記要求に基づいて、移動通信ネットワークの管理システムにアクセスして、 前記管理システムに前記要求を送信し、前記管理システムは、前記 ISPサーバからの 前記要求に応じて、前記移動通信ネットワークに対する前記設定を実行することを特 徴とする。 [0008] A first mobile communication network operation method of the present invention for achieving the above object is to set the mobile communication network in order to realize a service provided by the MVNO using the mobile communication network. The MVNO server managed by the MV NO sends a request for setting necessary for the service to the ISP server managed by the ISP that is the MVNE, and the ISP server When the request is received, the mobile communication network management system is accessed based on the request, and the request is transmitted to the management system. The management system responds to the request from the ISP server, It is characterized in that the setting for the mobile communication network is executed.
[0009] 本発明の第二の移動通信ネットワーク運用方法は、上記第一の方法において、前 記 MVNOサーバは、インターネットを介して、加入者の端末から前記設定の要求を受 け付け、前記要求を受け付けると、当該要求を前記 ISPサーバに送信することを特徴 とする。 [0010] 本発明の第三の移動通信ネットワーク運用方法は、上記第二の方法において、前 記サービスは、前記 MVNOのサービスを利用できる加入者の移動端末への着信を別 の端末に転送する転送サービスであり、当該転送サービスを利用する場合、前記 MV NOサーバは、転送先番号を含む転送情報とともに、転送サービスの設定を要求する 前記要求を前記 ISPサーバに送信し、前記 ISPサーバは、前記転送情報を含む前記 要求を前記管理システムに送信し、前記管理システムは、前記転送情報を登録する ことにより、前記転送サービスの設定を実行することを特徴とする。 [0009] A second mobile communication network operation method according to the present invention is the above-described first method, wherein the MVNO server receives the setting request from a subscriber terminal via the Internet, and If received, the request is transmitted to the ISP server. [0010] In a third mobile communication network operation method according to the present invention, in the second method, the service forwards an incoming call to a mobile terminal of a subscriber who can use the service of the MVNO to another terminal. When the transfer service is used and the transfer service is used, the MV NO server sends the request for setting the transfer service together with the transfer information including the transfer destination number to the ISP server, and the ISP server The request including the transfer information is transmitted to the management system, and the management system executes the setting of the transfer service by registering the transfer information.
[0011] 本発明の第四の移動通信ネットワーク運用方法は、上記第二の方法において、前 記サービスは、前記 MVNOのサービスを利用できる加入者の移動端末が登録された 第一の内線グループから第二の内線グループに内線通話を可能する内線通話サー ビスであり、前記第二の内線グループを登録する場合、前記 MVNOサーバは、前記 第二の内線グループに登録される加入者の移動端末のデータ及び前記第二の内線 グループへの内線番号を含む内線グループ情報とともに、第二の内線グループの登 録を要求する前記要求を前記 ISPサーバに送信し、前記 ISPサーバは、前記内線ダル ープ情報を含む前記要求を前記管理システムに送信し、前記管理システムは、前記 内線グループ情報に基づ！/、て、前記第二の内線グループの登録を実行することを特 徴とする。  [0011] A fourth mobile communication network operation method according to the present invention is the above second method, wherein the service is from a first extension group in which a mobile terminal of a subscriber who can use the service of the MVNO is registered. It is an extension call service that allows extension calls to the second extension group, and when registering the second extension group, the MVNO server is the subscriber's mobile terminal registered in the second extension group. The request for registration of the second extension group is transmitted to the ISP server together with the extension group information including the data and the extension number to the second extension group, and the ISP server sends the extension duplex to the ISP server. The request including information is transmitted to the management system, and the management system is based on the extension group information! This is characterized in that registration of the second extension group is executed.
[0012] 本発明の第五の移動通信ネットワーク運用方法は、上記第二の方法において、前 記サービスは、前記 MVNOのサービスを利用できる加入者の移動端末に近 ヽ施設に 関する情報提供及び着信制限サービスであり、前記 MVNOサーバは、当該情報提 供及び着信制限サービスの設定を要求する前記要求を前記 ISPサーバに送信し、前 記 ISPサーバは、前記移動端末からの現在位置情報を受信すると、現在位置情報に 基づいて前記移動端末に近い施設を検索し、当該施設の情報を前記移動端末に送 信するとともに、前記管理システムに、前記着信制限サービスの設定要求する前記 要求を送信し、前記管理システムは、前記要求に基づいて、着信制限サービスの設 定を実行することを特徴とする。  [0012] A fifth mobile communication network operation method of the present invention is the above-mentioned second method, wherein the service is provision and reception of information about a facility near a mobile terminal of a subscriber who can use the service of the MVNO. When the MVNO server transmits the request for requesting the setting of the information provision and the incoming call restriction service to the ISP server, the ISP server receives the current location information from the mobile terminal. And searching for a facility close to the mobile terminal based on the current location information, transmitting the facility information to the mobile terminal, and transmitting the request for setting the incoming call restriction service to the management system, The management system performs setting of an incoming call restriction service based on the request.
発明の効果  The invention's effect
[0013] 本発明によれば、 MVNOを支援する MVNE事業を、技術的にインターネットなどの 通信ネットワークの運用ノウハウを有する ISP(Internet [0013] According to the present invention, the MVNE business supporting MVNO is technically ISP (Internet
Service Provider)が行い、 ISPが管理する ISPサーバと移動通信ネットワーク（モパイル コアネットワーク）の管理システムとを接続し、モパイルコアネットワークの運用の一部 を ISPサーバに開放することで、 MVNEが直接モパイルコアネットワークを運用すること ができる。 ISPのノウハウを生かして、 MVNOは、さまざまなサービスを提供することが 可能となるとともに、 ISPを介してリアルタイムにモパイルコアネットワークの設定が可 能となる。  By connecting the ISP server managed by the ISP and the management system of the mobile communication network (mopile core network) to open a part of the operation of the mopile core network to the ISP server, MVNE directly A mopile core network can be operated. Using the know-how of ISP, MVNO can provide various services, and it is possible to set up a mopile core network in real time via ISP.
図面の簡単な説明  Brief Description of Drawings
[0014] [図 1]本発明の移動通信ネットワーク運用方法の概要を説明するための図である。  FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a mobile communication network operation method according to the present invention.
[図 2]本発明の第一の実施の形態例におけるネットワーク運用方法の概要を示す図 である。  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an outline of a network operation method in the first embodiment of the present invention.
[図 3]第一の実施の形態例の処理シーケンスを示す図である。  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of the first embodiment.
[図 4]第一の実施の形態例の処理シーケンスを示す図である。  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of the first embodiment.
[図 5]本発明の第二の実施の形態例におけるネットワーク運用方法の概要を示す図 である。  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of a network operation method in the second embodiment of the present invention.
[図 6]第二の実施の形態例の処理シーケンスを示す図である。  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of the second embodiment.
[図 7]第二の実施の形態例の処理シーケンスを示す図である。  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of the second embodiment.
[図 8]本発明の第三の実施の形態例におけるネットワーク運用方法の概要を示す図 である。  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of a network operation method in the third embodiment of the present invention.
[図 9]第三の実施の形態例の処理シーケンスを示す図である。  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of the third embodiment.
[図 10]第三の実施の形態例の処理シーケンスを示す図である。  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of the third embodiment.
符号の説明  Explanation of symbols
[0015] 10 : MVNO用移動端末、 20： MVNOサーノ 、 30： ISPサーバ、 40：管理システム 発明を実施するための最良の形態  [0015] 10: Mobile terminal for MVNO, 20: MVNO sano, 30: ISP server, 40: management system BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0016] 以下、図面を参照して本発明の実施の形態について説明する。しかしながら、かか る実施の形態例が、本発明の技術的範囲を限定するものではない。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the embodiment does not limit the technical scope of the present invention.
[0017] 本発明では、 ISP(Internet Service [0017] In the present invention, ISP (Internet Service
Provider)が MVNE(Mobile Virtual Network Enabler)事業を行い、 ISPにモパイルコア ネットワークの一部を運用させる。具体的には、 ISPが管理するサーノ （以下、 ISPサー バという）が、モパイルコアネットワークを運用する管理装置の一部を制御する。 ISPサ ーバは、インターネットのネットワーク運用を行っており、技術的にモパイルコアネット ワークの運用も可能である。 ISPが MVNEとなり、モパイルコアネットワークを有する通 信事業者に代わって、 ISPサーバにモパイルコアネットワークの一部を運用させること で、インターネットを介して、多様なサービスに対応するモパイルコアネットワークの運 用をリアルタイムに実施することができるようになり、利便性が大きく向上する。 Provider) conducts MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler) business and provides ISPs with mopile core Operate part of the network. Specifically, the Sano managed by the ISP (hereinafter referred to as ISP server) controls a part of the management device that operates the mopile core network. The ISP server operates the Internet, and technically can operate a mopile core network. The ISP becomes an MVNE, and on behalf of a carrier having a mopile core network, the ISP server operates a part of the mopile core network so that it can handle various services via the Internet. Will be able to be carried out in real time, greatly improving convenience.
[0018] 図 1は、本発明の移動通信ネットワーク運用方法の概要を説明するための図である 。図 1において、 MVMOは、 3GPPに基づいたモパイルコアネットワーク (3G)の一部の 回線を通信事業者力も借り受けて独自のサービスを提供して 、るが、モパイルコアネ ットワーク (3G)の管理自体は、通信事業者が運用する管理システム 40によって管理 されている。本発明では、管理システム 40の一部の運用について、 MVNEである ISP に開放することにより、 ISPサーバ 30が管理システム 40を制御することができるように なる。 ISPは、インターネットサービスを提供する事業者であるので、インターネットと管 理システム 40をリンクし、 ISPサーバ 30が、 MVMOの加入者からの要求をインターネッ ト経由で受け付け、当該要求に応じてリアルタイムに管理システム 40を制御する。こ れにより、 MVMOの加入者からの要求に必要なモパイルコアネットワークに対する設 定の自動化が実現される。  FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a mobile communication network operation method of the present invention. In Fig. 1, MVMO borrows part of the 3GPP-based mopile core network (3G) to provide its own services, but the management of the mopile core network (3G) itself is It is managed by a management system 40 operated by a telecommunications carrier. In the present invention, a part of operation of the management system 40 is opened to the ISP which is the MVNE, so that the ISP server 30 can control the management system 40. Since the ISP is a provider of Internet services, the Internet and the management system 40 are linked, and the ISP server 30 accepts requests from MVMO subscribers via the Internet, and responds to the requests in real time. Control management system 40. This realizes the automation of the settings for the mopile core network required for requests from MVMO subscribers.
[0019] MVNOサーバ 20は、インターネット網のサーバであって、 MVNOの提供するサービ スの設定、変更、解除などさまざまな登録に関する要求を受け付ける WEBサイトを有 する。移動端末 10は、 MVNOの提供するサービスを利用することができる移動端末 であって、インターネットにも接続可能である。なお、後述のように、各種サービスの 設定、登録等に関しては、移動端末 10からではなぐ MVNOの加入者のパーソナル コンピュータ（PC)により、インターネットを経由して MVNOサーバ 20にアクセスしても よい。なお、本明細書では、加入者端末と用語は、インターネットを介して MVNOサー ノ 20にアクセスできる端末を称し、移動端末 11の他に、パーソナルコンピュータなど 汎用コンピュータを含む意味で用いる。  [0019] The MVNO server 20 is a server of the Internet network, and has a website that accepts various registration requests such as setting, changing, and releasing of services provided by the MVNO. The mobile terminal 10 is a mobile terminal that can use services provided by MVNO, and can be connected to the Internet. As will be described later, for setting and registration of various services, the MVNO server 20 may be accessed via the Internet by the personal computer (PC) of the MVNO subscriber not from the mobile terminal 10. In this specification, the term “subscriber terminal” refers to a terminal that can access the MVNO sensor 20 via the Internet, and includes a general-purpose computer such as a personal computer in addition to the mobile terminal 11.
[0020] 管理システム 40は、例えば、課金センタ 41、 OMC-R(Operator Management Center- Radio)42、 OMC- CN(Operator Management Center-Core Net work)43、 RNC(Radio [0020] The management system 40 includes, for example, a charging center 41, an OMC-R (Operator Management Center- Radio) 42, OMC- CN (Operator Management Center-Core Network) 43, RNC (Radio)
Network Controller)44、 Node— B45、 IN/APL(Intelligent Network/ Application)46、 H LR(Home  Network Controller) 44, Node— B45, IN / APL (Intelligent Network / Application) 46, H LR (Home
Location Register)47、 MSC(Mobile Switching Center)48、 GGSN(Gateway GPRS Su pport  (Location Register) 47, MSC (Mobile Switching Center) 48, GGSN (Gateway GPRS Support port)
Node, GPRS:General Packet Radio Service)49などのシステムを備えて構成される。  Node, GPRS: General Packet Radio Service) 49 and the like.
[0021] 図 2は、本発明の第一の実施の形態例におけるネットワーク運用方法の概要を示 す図である。また、図 3及び図 4は、第一の実施の形態例の処理シーケンスを示す図 である。図 3及び図 4を参照しつつ、図 2に基づいて第一の実施の形態例について説 明する。第一の実施の形態例では、転送 (Call Forwarding)の登録サービスを実現す る例である。 MVN0は、加入者の移動端末にかかってきた呼を他の電話端末に転送 するサービスを提供する。加入者がその転送サービスを希望した場合、 MVNEが、転 送登録と転送先への課金を加入者負担とする課金設定を行う例である。  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an outline of the network operation method in the first embodiment of the present invention. 3 and 4 are diagrams showing a processing sequence of the first embodiment. The first embodiment will be described based on FIG. 2 with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. The first embodiment is an example in which a registration service for forwarding (Call Forwarding) is realized. MVN0 provides a service that forwards a call received from a subscriber's mobile terminal to another telephone terminal. This is an example in which the MVNE performs billing settings in which the subscriber pays for transfer registration and billing when the subscriber desires the forwarding service.
[0022] まず、加入者の操作により、加入者端末 (移動端末 10又はパーソナルコンピュータ など）は、インターネットに接続し、加入者が加入している MVN0が管理するホームべ ージ（MVM0サーバ 20)にアクセスする。インターネットへの接続は、所定の ISPサー ノ 30への接続が必要である力 本発明では、インターネット接続のための ISPは、任 意の ISPでよぐ MVNEである ISPでなくともよい。 MVN0のホームページ（MVM0サー ノ 20)は、転送サービスを受け付けるページを有し、例えば、加入者の操作により、 加入者端末は、転送サービスに対応する「転送登録」のメニューを選択し、転送先の 電話番号などを含む転送情報とともに転送要求を行う (S10) o [0022] First, a subscriber terminal (such as a mobile terminal 10 or a personal computer) is connected to the Internet by a subscriber's operation, and a home page (MVM0 server 20) managed by the MVN0 to which the subscriber subscribes. To access. The power to connect to the Internet requires a connection to a predetermined ISP server 30 In the present invention, the ISP for connecting to the Internet may not be an ISP that is an MVNE that is an arbitrary ISP. The home page of MVN0 (MVM0 Serno 20) has a page for accepting the transfer service. For example, the subscriber terminal selects the “transfer registration” menu corresponding to the transfer service and operates the transfer destination. A transfer request is made with transfer information including the phone number of the client (S10) o
[0023] MVN0サーバ 20は、当該要求を受け付けると、 MVNEである ISPの ISPサーバ 30に 当該要求を送信する（Sll)。 ISPサーバ 30は、その要求を受け付けて、次の 2つの動 作を実施する。まず、 0MC-CNに対して、転送登録要求を行う (S12) 0そうすると、 0 MC- CN43は、ホームロケーションレジスタ（HLR) 47にアクセスし、その加入者データ に転送サービスに関する必要なデータを登録する（S13)。 [0023] When receiving the request, the MVN0 server 20 transmits the request to the ISP server 30 of the ISP that is the MVNE (Sll). The ISP server 30 accepts the request and performs the following two operations. First, a transfer registration request is made to 0MC-CN (S12) 0 Then, 0 MC-CN43 accesses the home location register (HLR) 47 and registers necessary data related to the transfer service in the subscriber data. (S13).
[0024] また、 ISPサーバ 30は、課金センタ 41にアクセスして、転送毎に課金情報生成及び 通知を行う個別通知要求を行う (S14)。課金センタ 41は、当該個別通知要求を登録し 、転送実施時に当該要求に基づ ヽた課金制御を行う。 [0024] The ISP server 30 accesses the billing center 41 to generate billing information for each transfer. An individual notification request for notification is made (S14). The billing center 41 registers the individual notification request and performs billing control based on the request at the time of transfer.
[0025] 上記登録が行われた後、実際に、加入者の移動端末 10に対する発呼要求がある と、 HLR内の加入者データに基づいて、呼は転送先に転送され、転送先との通話が 行われる。そして、転送先との通話が終了すると、転送元の移動端末 10は終話通知 を MSC48に送信し (S15)、 MSC48は、通話時間などを含む通話情報を課金センタに 送信する（S16)。課金センタ 41は、当該加入者の転送サービスに対して、課金情報 の個別通知要求の登録されているので、通話時刻、通話時間などのデータを収集し て、転送元の移動端末力 転送先までの通話料金である課金情報を生成し、それを MVNOサーバ 20及び加入者の移動端末 10にそれぞれ送信する（S17、 S18)。  [0025] After the above registration, when a call request is actually made to the mobile terminal 10 of the subscriber, the call is transferred to the transfer destination based on the subscriber data in the HLR. A call is made. When the call with the transfer destination ends, the transfer source mobile terminal 10 transmits a call end notification to the MSC 48 (S15), and the MSC 48 transmits call information including the call time to the billing center (S16). The billing center 41 collects data such as call time and call time because the individual notification request for billing information is registered for the transfer service of the subscriber. Billing information, which is a telephone call charge, is transmitted to the MVNO server 20 and the mobile terminal 10 of the subscriber, respectively (S17, S18).
[0026] このように、 MVNO加入者からのサービス要求をインターネットを介して MVNOサー バ 20で受け付け、さらにインターネットを介してリンクする ISPサーバ 30に当該要求を 通知することで、 ISPサーバ 30が、当該サービス要求を実現するために、モノィルコ ァネットワークの管理システム 40を直接操作する。 MVNOは、加入者からのサービス 要求に対して、各サービス要求毎に通信事業者に対して書類や人手による作業依 頼を行っていたため、サービス実現に時間が力かるともに、コスト増を招いていた。 M VNOと通信事業者を仲介する MVNEを ISPとすることで、上述の例のように、インター ネットを介して、迅速かつ簡単にサービス要求を実現することができるようになり、 MV NOにとつては、サービス向上、コスト削減を図ることができる。また、 ISPにとつても、自 己の技術を利用した新たな事業を展開することができる。  [0026] As described above, the service request from the MVNO subscriber is received by the MVNO server 20 via the Internet, and the ISP server 30 linked via the Internet notifies the request to the ISP server 30. In order to realize the service request, the management system 40 of the monocore network is directly operated. In response to service requests from subscribers, MVNO has requested communications operators to work with documents and human resources for each service request, so service implementation takes time and increases costs. It was. By using MVNE, which acts as an intermediary between MVNOs and telecommunications carriers, as an ISP, service requests can be realized quickly and easily via the Internet, as in the above example. As a result, service improvement and cost reduction can be achieved. ISPs can also develop new businesses that use their own technology.
[0027] 図 5は、本発明の第二の実施の形態例におけるネットワーク運用方法の概要を示 す図である。また、図 6及び図 7は、第二の実施の形態例の処理シーケンスを示す図 である。図 6及び図 7を参照しつつ、図 5に基づいて第二の実施の形態例について説 明する。第二の実施の形態例では、モパイルセントレックス (Mobile Centrex)の新しい 内線グループ登録サービスを実現する例である。具体的には、 MVNOは、移動端末 を内線電話に利用するモパイルセントレックスサービスを提供する。 MVNOの提供す るモパイルセントレックスサービスを利用した第一の内線グループが登録されており、 その第一の内線グループと別の新たな第二の内線グループを新設し、第一の内線 グループに登録された加入者から第二の内線グループに登録された加入者への内 線通話における専用内線番号と課金情報の通知形態を独自に設定する例である。 FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of a network operation method in the second embodiment of the present invention. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing a processing sequence of the second embodiment. The second embodiment will be described based on FIG. 5 with reference to FIG. 6 and FIG. The second embodiment is an example of realizing a new extension group registration service of Mopile Centrex. Specifically, MVNO provides a mopile centrex service that uses mobile terminals for extension calls. The first extension group using the mopile centrex service provided by MVNO is registered. A new second extension group is established separately from the first extension group. This is an example in which a dedicated extension number and billing information notification form in an extension call from a subscriber registered in the group to a subscriber registered in the second extension group are uniquely set.
[0028] まず、第一の内線グループのある加入者の加入者端末により、当該加入者の加入 者端末は、インターネットに接続し、加入者が加入している MVNOが管理する Webサ イト（MVNOサーバ 20)にアクセスする。 MVNOの Webサイト（MVNOサーバ 20)は、内 線グループの新設に関する設定サービスを受け付けるサイトを有し、例えば、加入者 の操作により、新設される第二の内線グループの識別情報、第二の内線グループに 加入する加入者データ (すなわち、専用内線番号)が入力され、さらに、課金情報の 通知形態として、呼毎に課金情報を通知する通知形態が指定される。専用内線番号 は、例えば、第二の内線グループを識別する専用トール番号 +加入者毎の内線番 号で構成される。加入者端末は、第二の内線グループに登録される加入者データ（ 内線番号)など内線グループ新設に必要な情報を入力し、当該情報を送信して新内 線グループ登録要求を行う (S20)。  [0028] First, a subscriber terminal of a subscriber in the first extension group connects the subscriber terminal to the Internet, and a Web site (MVNO managed by the MVNO to which the subscriber subscribes). Access server 20). The MVNO website (MVNO server 20) has a site that accepts a setting service related to the establishment of an extension group. For example, the identification information of the second extension group newly established by the subscriber's operation, the second extension Subscriber data for joining the group (ie, a dedicated extension number) is input, and a notification form for notifying charging information for each call is specified as a notification form for charging information. The dedicated extension number is composed of, for example, a dedicated toll number for identifying the second extension group + an extension number for each subscriber. The subscriber terminal inputs information necessary for establishing an extension group, such as subscriber data (extension number) registered in the second extension group, and transmits the information to make a new extension group registration request (S20). .
[0029] MVNOサーバ 20は、当該要求を受け付けると、 MVNEである ISPの ISPサーバ 30に 当該要求を送信する（S21)。 ISPサーバ 30は、その要求を受け付けて、次の動作を実 施する。まず、 OMC-CNに対して、新内線グループ登録要求を行う (S22) 0そうすると 、 OMC- CN43は、ホームロケーションレジスタ（HLR) 47にアクセスし、新内線グルー プ及びその加入者データデータを HLR47に登録する（S23a)。また、 OMC-CN43は 、 MSC48にアクセスし、 MSC48における翻訳局データを変更する。すなわち、新たに 登録された専用内線番号を、第一の内線グループに登録された移動端末から第二 の内線グループに登録された移動端末へのルーティングに対応するよう設定する（S 23b)。 [0029] When receiving the request, the MVNO server 20 transmits the request to the ISP server 30 of the ISP that is the MVNE (S21). The ISP server 30 receives the request and performs the following operation. First, a new extension group registration request is sent to the OMC-CN (S22). 0 Then, the OMC-CN43 accesses the home location register (HLR) 47 and stores the new extension group and its subscriber data data in the HLR47. (S23a). In addition, OMC-CN43 accesses MSC48 and changes the translation office data in MSC48. That is, the newly registered dedicated extension number is set so as to correspond to the routing from the mobile terminal registered in the first extension group to the mobile terminal registered in the second extension group (S23b).
[0030] また、 ISPサーバ 30は、課金センタ 41にアクセスして、第一の内線グループから第 二の内線グループへの内線通話に対する課金収集を要求し、その際、当該内線通 話に対しては、呼毎に課金情報を生成し通知する個別通知要求を行う (S24)。課金セ ンタ 41は、当該要求を登録し、該当内線通話実施時に当該要求に基づいて課金制 御を行う。  [0030] The ISP server 30 accesses the billing center 41 and requests billing collection for the extension call from the first extension group to the second extension group. Makes an individual notification request for generating and notifying accounting information for each call (S24). The billing center 41 registers the request and performs billing control based on the request when the extension call is performed.
[0031] 上記登録が行われた後、実際に、第一の内線グループに登録された移動端末 10 カゝら第二の内線グループに登録された移動端末の専用内線番号がダイヤルされると[0031] After the above registration, the mobile terminals 10 actually registered in the first extension group 10 When a dedicated extension number of a mobile terminal registered in the second extension group is dialed
(S25)、 MSC48は、専用内線番号を翻訳し、第二の内線グループへのルーティング であると認識する。そして、 MSC48は、第二の内線グループの該当加入者の移動端 末に対するルーティングを実施し (S26)、該当移動端末を発呼する。 (S25), MSC48 translates the private extension number and recognizes it as routing to the second extension group. Then, the MSC 48 performs routing for the mobile terminal of the corresponding subscriber in the second extension group (S26), and calls the corresponding mobile terminal.
[0032] 第二の内線グループの移動端末との通話が終了すると、第一の内線グループの移 動端末 10は終話通知を MSC48に送信し (S27)、 MSC48は、通話時間、通話先など を含む通話情報を課金センタ 41に送信する（S28)。課金センタ 41は、第一の内線グ ループから第二の内線グループへの内線通話に対して個別通知要求が登録されて いるので、通話時刻、通話時間などのデータを収集して、通話料金である課金情報 を生成し、それを MVNOサーバ 20及び第一の内線グループの加入者の移動端末 1 0にそれぞれ送信する（S29a、 S29b) 0 [0032] When the call with the mobile terminal in the second extension group ends, the mobile terminal 10 in the first extension group sends a call end notification to the MSC 48 (S27). Is transmitted to the billing center 41 (S28). The billing center 41 collects data such as call time and call time for the extension call from the first extension group to the second extension group. A certain billing information is generated and transmitted to the MVNO server 20 and the mobile terminal 10 of the subscriber in the first extension group (S29a, S29b) 0
[0033] 第二の実施の形態例においても、上記第一の実施の形態例と同様に、 MVNO加入 者からのサービス要求をインターネット上で受け付け、 MVNEである ISPサーバ 30が 直接モノィルコアネットワークを操作し、サービスを実現する。サービス実現のための 手順が簡略化、自動化されるため、低コスト且つリアルタイムのサービスを提供するこ とがでさる。  [0033] In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, a service request from an MVNO subscriber is accepted on the Internet, and the ISP server 30 which is an MVNE directly receives a monocore. Operate the network and realize the service. Since the procedures for realizing services are simplified and automated, low-cost and real-time services can be provided.
[0034] 図 8は、本発明の第三の実施の形態例におけるネットワーク運用方法の概要を示 す図である。また、図 9及び図 10は、第三の実施の形態例の処理シーケンスを示す 図である。図 9及び図 10を参照しつつ、図 8に基づいて第三の実施の形態例につい て説明する。第三の実施の形態例は、 GPS機能を利用した施設情報の提供に応じた 着信制限サービスを実現する例である。具体的には、 MVNOは、移動端末への着信 を制限することができる着信制限サービスを提供する。例えば、 MVNOは、各地に複 数の映画館などの施設を展開して ヽる事業者であって、 MVNO加入者の移動端末 は GPS機能を有するものとする。映画館内での着信を制限するため、 GPS機能により 映画館の近くにいることが検知されると、着信制限が自動的に設定されるようにする 例を想定する。  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of the network operation method in the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams showing the processing sequence of the third embodiment. A third embodiment will be described based on FIG. 8 with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. The third embodiment is an example of realizing an incoming call restriction service according to provision of facility information using the GPS function. Specifically, MVNO provides an incoming call restriction service that can restrict incoming calls to mobile terminals. For example, it is assumed that MVNO is an operator that operates multiple facilities such as movie theaters in various locations, and mobile terminals of MVNO subscribers have a GPS function. To limit incoming calls in the movie theater, an example is assumed in which incoming call restriction is automatically set when the GPS function detects that a movie theater is nearby.
[0035] まず、 MVNO加入者の操作により、当該加入者の加入者端末は、インターネット〖こ 接続し、加入者が加入している MVNOが管理する Webサイト（MVNOサーバ 20)にァ クセスする。 MVNOの Webサイト（MVMOサーバ 20)は、着信制限を受け付けるサイト を有し、例えば、加入者の操作により、加入者端末は、近距離施設情報提供に応じ た着信制限サービスのメニューを選択し、着信制限要求を行う (S30) o [0035] First, by the operation of an MVNO subscriber, the subscriber terminal of the subscriber is connected to the Internet and connected to a website (MVNO server 20) managed by the MVNO to which the subscriber is subscribed. To access. The MVNO website (MVMO server 20) has a site that accepts incoming call restrictions. For example, a subscriber terminal selects a menu of incoming call restriction services according to provision of short-distance facility information by operating a subscriber, Request incoming call restriction (S30) o
[0036] MVNOサーバ 20は、当該要求を受け付けると、 MVNEである ISPの ISPサーバ 30に 当該要求を送信する（S31)。 ISPサーバ 30は、その要求を内部に登録し、以下に述 ベるように、着信制限設定については、近距離施設情報の提供後の所定タイミング にお 、て、モパイルコアネットワークの管理システム 40に対して行う。  [0036] Upon receiving the request, the MVNO server 20 transmits the request to the ISP server 30 of the ISP that is the MVNE (S31). The ISP server 30 registers the request internally, and as described below, for the incoming call restriction setting, the management system for the mopile core network 40 at a predetermined timing after providing the short-distance facility information. To do.
[0037] MVNO加入者が MVNOの有する映画館に向けて外出し、その映画館付近まで来る と、加入者の操作 (GPSボタンの操作）により、移動端末 10は、 GPS機能により現在位 置を測位し、その位置情報を ISPサーバ 30送信して、近距離施設情報提供の要求を 行う (S32) 0 [0037] When the MVNO subscriber goes out to the movie theater owned by the MVNO and comes to the vicinity of the movie theater, the mobile terminal 10 uses the GPS function to change the current position by the subscriber's operation (operation of the GPS button). Measures the location, sends the location information to the ISP server 30, and requests the provision of near-distance facility information (S32) 0
[0038] ISPは、全国の詳細な地図データを蓄積して 、るので、移動端末の現在位置と地図 情報とを関連づけた情報を提供することができる。 ISPサーバ 30は、移動端末の現在 位置から映画館までの地図や映画館の住所などの施設情報を移動端末に送信する (S33)。現在位置情報とともに、最寄りの映画館の割引電子クーポン券などを配信し てもよい。  [0038] Since the ISP stores detailed map data for the whole country, it is possible to provide information in which the current location of the mobile terminal is associated with the map information. The ISP server 30 transmits facility information such as a map from the current position of the mobile terminal to the movie theater and a movie theater address to the mobile terminal (S33). Along with the current position information, discount electronic coupons for the nearest movie theater may be distributed.
[0039] さらに、 ISPサーバ 30は、移動端末からの施設情報提供要求を受け付けると、このタ イミングで、 OMC- CN43に対して、着信制限要求を行う (S34) 0そうすると、 OMC-CN 43は、ホームロケーションレジスタ（HLR) 47にアクセスし、その加入者データに着信 制限サービスに関する必要なデータを登録する（S35)。着信制限サービスは、すべ ての着信を制限する場合や、一部の着信を認めるサービスなど様々なパターンが用 意され、加入者の選択したサービスが登録される。なお、 OMC-CN43に対して着信 制限要求が行われるタイミングは、施設情報提供要求の受信タイミングの他に、加入 者が移動端末 10のメニューの例えば「着信制限開始」の操作に基づく着信制限開始 要求を受信したタイミングでもよ 、。 [0039] Further, when the ISP server 30 accepts the facility information provision request from the mobile terminal, it makes an incoming call restriction request to the OMC-CN 43 at this timing (S34). 0 Then, the OMC-CN 43 The home location register (HLR) 47 is accessed, and necessary data related to the incoming call restriction service is registered in the subscriber data (S35). The incoming call restriction service provides various patterns, such as restricting all incoming calls or services that allow some incoming calls, and the service selected by the subscriber is registered. Note that the incoming call restriction request is sent to the OMC-CN43 in addition to the reception timing of the facility information provision request. Even when the request is received.
[0040] 例えば、加入者が映画を見終わり、映画館力 出てくると、加入者は、着信制限解 除ボタンを操作して、 ISPサーバ 30に対して、着信制限解除を要求する (S36)。 ISPサ ーバ 30は、着信制限解除要求を受信すると、 OMC-CN43に対して着信制限解除要 求を行い（S37)、 OMC- CN43は、当該要求に基づいて、 HLR47に登録した着信制 限サービスに関するデータを削除し、着信制限を解除する (S38)。 [0040] For example, when the subscriber finishes watching the movie and comes out of the theater, the subscriber operates the incoming call restriction release button to request the ISP server 30 to release the incoming call restriction (S36). ). When the ISP server 30 receives the incoming call restriction release request, the ISP server 30 requests the OMC-CN43 to release the incoming call restriction. The OMC-CN 43 deletes the data related to the incoming call restriction service registered in the HLR 47 and releases the incoming call restriction (S38).
[0041] 第三の実施の形態例においても、上記第一及び第二の実施の形態例と同様に、 M VNO加入者からのサービス要求をインターネット上で受け付け、 MVNEである ISPサ ーバ 30が直接モパイルコアネットワークを操作し、サービスを実現する。サービス実 現のための手順が簡略化、自動化されるため、低コスト且つリアルタイムのサービスを 提供することができる。 [0041] In the third embodiment, as in the first and second embodiments, a service request from an MVNO subscriber is accepted on the Internet, and the ISP server 30 is an MVNE. Directly operate the mopile core network to realize the service. Since the procedure for realizing the service is simplified and automated, a low-cost and real-time service can be provided.
[0042] 上述の各実施の形態例で例示したように、 ISPを MWNEとし、 ISPにモパイルコアネ ットワークの運用を一部許容することで、広範囲かつ多様なサービスをきめ細かぐし 力もリアルタイムに実施することができる。移動体通信サービスとインターネットサービ スを一体ィ匕させ、 ISPを経由することによって、 MVNOが提供するサービスに対する各 種設定、変更が容易となる。  [0042] As illustrated in each of the above-described embodiments, by setting ISP as MWNE and allowing ISP to operate a part of mopile core network, it is possible to implement a wide range of diverse services in real time. it can. By combining the mobile communication service and the Internet service and via the ISP, various settings and changes to the service provided by the MVNO can be facilitated.
[0043] また、 MVNOが IPアドレスリソースを持って!/ヽな 、場合は、データサービスの提供が 困難であつたが、 ISPを MVNEとすることで、 MVNOは ISPが有する IPアドレスリソースの 使用が可能となり、データサービス事業の展開が容易となる。  [0043] Also, if the MVNO has an IP address resource! / ヽ, it would be difficult to provide data services. However, by setting the ISP as the MVNE, the MVNO uses the IP address resource that the ISP has. This makes it easy to develop the data service business.
産業上の利用可能性  Industrial applicability
[0044] ISPを MVNEとすることで、 MVNOはモパイルネットワークの運用は MVNEに任せ、 M VNOは、サービスの提供に専念することができ、多様なサービスの提供につながる。 I SPは、インターネット接続事業に加え、 自己のノウハウを生力して MVNEという新たな 事業を展開することができる。 [0044] By setting the ISP as the MVNE, the MVNO can leave the operation of the mopile network to the MVNE, and the MVNO can concentrate on providing the service, leading to the provision of various services. In addition to the Internet connection business, ISPs can develop a new business called MVNE by making the most of their own know-how.

Claims

請求の範囲 The scope of the claims
[1] 移動通信ネットワークを利用する MVNOの提供するサービスを実現するために当該 移動通信ネットワークの設定を行うための移動通信ネットワーク操作方法において、 [1] Using a mobile communication network In the mobile communication network operation method for setting the mobile communication network in order to realize the service provided by MVNO,
MVNOにより管理される MVNOサーバは、前記サービスのために必要な設定の要 求を MVNEである ISPが管理する ISPサーバに送信し、 The MVNO server managed by the MVNO transmits a setting request necessary for the service to the ISP server managed by the ISP that is the MVNE,
前記 ISPサーバは、前記要求を受信すると、前記要求に基づいて、移動通信ネット ワークの管理システムにアクセスして、前記管理システムに前記要求を送信し、 前記管理システム 40は、前記 ISPサーバからの前記要求に応じて、前記移動通信 ネットワークに対する前記設定を実行することを特徴とする移動通信ネットワーク操作 方法。  Upon receiving the request, the ISP server accesses a management system of a mobile communication network based on the request and transmits the request to the management system. The management system 40 receives the request from the ISP server. A method for operating a mobile communication network, wherein the setting for the mobile communication network is executed in response to the request.
[2] 請求項 1において、  [2] In claim 1,
前記 MVNOサーバは、インターネットを介して、加入者の端末から前記設定の要求 を受け付け、  The MVNO server receives the setting request from a subscriber's terminal via the Internet,
前記要求を受け付けると、当該要求を前記 ISPサーバに送信することを特徴とする 移動通信ネットワーク操作方法。  When the request is accepted, the request is transmitted to the ISP server.
[3] 請求項 2において、 [3] In claim 2,
前記サービスは、前記 MVNOのサービスを利用できる加入者の移動端末への着信 を別の端末に転送する転送サービスであり、当該転送サービスを利用する場合、 前記 MVNOサーバは、転送先番号を含む転送情報とともに、転送サービスの設定 を要求する前記要求を前記 ISPサーバに送信し、  The service is a transfer service for transferring an incoming call to a mobile terminal of a subscriber who can use the service of the MVNO to another terminal. When the transfer service is used, the MVNO server is a transfer service including a transfer destination number. Along with the information, send the request for setting the transfer service to the ISP server,
前記 ISPサーバは、前記転送情報を含む前記要求を前記管理システムに送信し、 前記管理システムは、前記転送情報を登録することにより、前記転送サービスの設 定を実行することを特徴とする移動通信ネットワーク操作方法。  The ISP server transmits the request including the transfer information to the management system, and the management system performs setting of the transfer service by registering the transfer information. Network operation method.
[4] 請求項 2において、 [4] In claim 2,
前記サービスは、前記 MVNOのサービスを利用できる加入者の移動端末が登録さ れた第一の内線グループから第二の内線グループに内線通話を可能する内線通話 サービスであり、前記第二の内線グループを登録する場合、  The service is an extension call service that enables extension calls from a first extension group in which mobile terminals of subscribers who can use the service of the MVNO are registered to a second extension group, and the second extension group When registering
前記 MVNOサーバは、前記第二の内線グループに登録される加入者の移動端末 のデータ及び前記第二の内線グループへの内線番号を含む内線グループ情報とと もに、第二の内線グループの登録を要求する前記要求を前記 ISPサーバに送信し、 前記 ISPサーバは、前記内線グループ情報を含む前記要求を前記管理システムに 送信し、 The MVNO server is a mobile terminal of a subscriber registered in the second extension group Together with the extension group information including the data of the extension and the extension number to the second extension group, the request for registration of the second extension group is sent to the ISP server, and the ISP server Sending the request containing group information to the management system;
前記管理システムは、前記内線グループ情報に基づいて、前記第二の内線グルー プの登録を実行することを特徴とする移動通信ネットワーク操作方法。  The mobile communication network operating method, wherein the management system performs registration of the second extension group based on the extension group information.
請求項 2において、  In claim 2,
前記サービスは、前記 MVNOのサービスを利用できる加入者の移動端末に近 ヽ施 設に関する情報提供及び着信制限サービスであり、  The service is an information provision and incoming call restriction service related to a facility close to a mobile terminal of a subscriber who can use the service of the MVNO,
前記 MVNOサーバは、当該情報提供及び着信制限サービスの設定を要求する前 記要求を前記 ISPサーバに送信し、  The MVNO server sends the request to the ISP server for requesting setting of the information provision and incoming call restriction service,
前記 ISPサーバは、前記移動端末からの現在位置情報を受信すると、現在位置情 報に基づいて前記移動端末に近い施設を検索し、当該施設の情報を前記移動端末 に送信するとともに、前記管理システムに、前記着信制限サービスの設定要求する 前記要求を送信し、  When the ISP server receives the current location information from the mobile terminal, the ISP server searches for a facility close to the mobile terminal based on the current location information, transmits the facility information to the mobile terminal, and the management system. To send the request to request setting of the incoming call restriction service,
前記管理システムは、前記要求に基づいて、着信制限サービスの設定を実行する ことを特徴とする移動通信ネットワーク操作方法。  The management system executes setting of an incoming call restriction service based on the request. A method for operating a mobile communication network, characterized in that:
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