Abstract: A method is disclosed for authorization of resources clustered into one or more resource groups, each resource group comprising functionally interdependent resources. The method includes receiving an authorization request signal indicative of a first resource for authorization, wherein the first resource is comprised in a first resource group, determining—for each mandatory resource of the first resource group—whether the resource is authorized, and transmitting an authorization response signal. The authorization response signal is indicative of successful authorization of the first resource when all mandatory resources of the first group are determined as authorized. Further, the authorization response signal is indicative of unsuccessful authorization of the first resource when at least one mandatory resource of the first group is determined as unauthorized. Corresponding apparatus, authorization server, network node and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for managing a charging operation in a communication network. The present disclosure also relates to a controller and to a computer program and a computer program product configured, when run on a computer to carry out a method for managing a charging operation in a communication network. Examples provide a method of managing a charging operation in a communications network, the method including: determining a low balance condition of a user of the network during a network service provided to the user by the network; determining a prioritized provider and transferring a credit to the user from the prioritized provider to the user in order to continue the network service; wherein the prioritized provider is determined from a plurality of providers based on respective connectivity parameters between the user and each provider and a respective credit parameter of each provider.

Abstract: According to an embodiment herein a method performed by a radio network node for handling communication of data for a user equipment, UE, served in a service area associated with the radio network node in a wireless communication network is herein provided. The radio network node receives an indication from the UE, wherein the indication indicates a priority level for bandwidth allocation compared to other UEs. The radio network node further allocates a first bandwidth out of a total bandwidth to the UE for communication, wherein the first bandwidth is allocated in size based on the indication.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for authorization of resources clustered into one or more resource groups, each resource group comprising functionally interdependent resources. The method includes receiving an authorization request signal indicative of a first resource for authorization, wherein the first resource is comprised in a first resource group, determining—for each mandatory resource of the first resource group—whether the resource is authorized, and transmitting an authorization response signal. The authorization response signal is indicative of successful authorization of the first resource when all mandatory resources of the first group are determined as authorized. Further, the authorization response signal is indicative of unsuccessful authorization of the first resource when at least one mandatory resource of the first group is determined as unauthorized. Corresponding apparatus, authorization server, network node and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A network node and method for enhancing message communication between a first network node and a second network node in a communication network is provided. The first network node receives an input message from the second network node wherein the input message contains at least one parameter. The first network node then identifies in the received input message the presence of the at least one parameter, wherein the parameter is unknown to the first network node. After identifying at least one unknown parameter, the first network node sends a request message to the second network node for obtaining meta-data associated with the identified unknown parameter. The first network node then receives a response message from the second network node containing the said obtained meta-data associated with the identified unknown parameter. After receiving the response message, the first network node updates the obtained meta-data associated with the unknown parameter.

Abstract: A method performed by a network node for handling a subscription to service in a communications network is provided. The network node detects that a subscriber's subscription has been deactivated from the communications network. The network node obtains data related to usage of the service and analyzes the data to determine one or more contacts of the subscriber that should be notified about the deactivated subscription. The network node initiates one or more notifications to the determined one or more contacts about the deactivated subscription.

Abstract: According to an embodiment herein a method performed by a radio network node for handling communication of data for a user equipment, UE, served in a service area associated with the radio network node in a wireless communication network is herein provided. The radio network node receives an indication from the UE, wherein the indication indicates a priority level for bandwidth allocation compared to other UEs. The radio network node further allocates a first bandwidth out of a total bandwidth to the UE for communication, wherein the first bandwidth is allocated in size based on the indication.

Abstract: A network node and method for enhancing message communication between a first network node and a second network node in a communication network is provided. The first network node receives an input message from the second network node wherein the input message contains at least one parameter. The first network node then identifies in the received input message the presence of the at least one parameter, wherein the parameter is unknown to the first network node. After identifying at least one unknown parameter, the first network node sends a request message to the second network node for obtaining meta-data associated with the identified unknown parameter. The first network node then receives a response message from the second network node containing the said obtained meta-data associated with the identified unknown parameter. After receiving the response message, the first network node updates the obtained meta-data associated with the unknown parameter.

Abstract: A method of processing a data stream of a communication network in a distributed processing architecture comprising a plurality of processing units comprises the steps of extracting data from the data stream, wherein the data is extracted for a particular time window of a sliding time window. The extracted data is converted into a format suitable for graphical representation. A graphical representation of the converted extracted data is generated, and an estimated value of at least one structural property of the graphical representation of the data determined. The estimated value of the at least one structural property is compared with a threshold value, and a change condition reported based on the outcome of the comparison step. The change condition may be used, for example, to change a location based quality of service parameter.

Abstract: A method of processing a data stream of a communication network in a distributed processing architecture comprising a plurality of processing units comprises the steps of extracting data from the data stream, wherein the data is extracted for a particular time window of a sliding time window. The extracted data is converted into a format suitable for graphical representation. A graphical representation of the converted extracted data is generated, and an estimated value of at least one structural property of the graphical representation of the data determined. The estimated value of the at least one structural property is compared with a threshold value, and a change condition reported based on the outcome of the comparison step. The change condition may be used, for example, to change a location based quality of service parameter.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for assessing user interest scores of users of a mobile network are provided. A method includes for each of a plurality of users (A) determining initial interest scores corresponding to user's interests and interest scores of friends of the user for the user's interests, based on browsing information, and (B) assessing user's interest scores based on the initial interest scores, the interest scores of the friends and friends' influence. The method further includes outputting a list including a subset of the users selected based on the user's interest scores.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for assessing user interest scores of users of a mobile network are provided. A method includes for each of a plurality of users (A) determining initial interest scores corresponding to user's interests and interest scores of friends of the user for the user's interests, based on browsing information, and (B) assessing user's interest scores based on the initial interest scores, the interest scores of the friends and friends' influence. The method further includes outputting a list including a subset of the users selected based on the user's interest scores.