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EP-4740512-A1 - SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES IN A MULTI-NETWORK ENVIRONMENT

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Abstract

The disclosure provides a method [300] and a system [200a] for managing supplementary service(s) in a multi-network environment The method [300] comprises: receiving, by the transceiver unit [211], a request from a subscriber to enable or disable the supplementary service(s) while the subscriber is registered in a 4G or 5G network [203]; and storing, via a home subscriber server (HSS) [205], changes related to enabled or disabled one or more supplementary services in a MMTEL-SERVICES repository (data repository) [209]. Further, the method [300] encompasses registering, the subscriber in a 2G network [219] and permitting usage of the one or more supplementary services that are enabled or disabled during the 4G or 5G network [203] coverage; and utilizing, by the HSS [205] and home location register (HLR) [207] service(s), the stored changes related to the enabled or disabled supplementary service(s) to manage the supplementary service(s).

Inventors

  • SINGH, MUKESH
  • BHATNAGAR, AAYUSH
  • Agrahari, Nilesh
  • MORE, AJAY
  • Adate, Snehal
  • Arumugam, Yoganandan
  • Dhiman, Anshul

Assignees

  • Jio Platforms Limited

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20240620

Claims (11)

  1. 1. A method [300] for managing one or more supplementary services in a multi-network environment, comprising: receiving, by a transceiver unit [211], a request to modify the one or more supplementary services from a subscriber registered on a first network; storing, by a storage unit [213] via a home subscriber server (HSS) [205], a set of changes corresponding to modification of one or more supplementary services, in a common repository; synchronizing, by a control unit [215], the stored set of changes corresponding to the modification of one or more supplementary services with a Home Location Register (HLR) [207]; and registering, by a registration unit [217], the subscriber on a second network, wherein one of the modified one or more supplementary services on the first network are accessible for usage on the second network based on the synchronization.
  2. 2. The method [300] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first network is one of a 4G network and a 5G network [203],
  3. 3. The method [300] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second network is a 2G network [219],
  4. 4. The method [300] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the common repository is a Multimedia Telephony (MMTEL) services repository [209],
  5. 5. The method [300] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more supplementary services are selected from a group consisting of at least one of a call forwarding, a call waiting, a voicemail, and a multimedia telephony (MMTEL) service.
  6. 6. A system [200a] for managing one or more supplementary services in a multi-network environment, the system [200a] comprises: a transceiver unit [211] configured to receive a request to modify the one or more supplementary services from a subscriber registered on a first network; a storage unit [213] connected to at least the transceiver unit [211], the storage unit [213] is configured to store, via a home subscriber server (HSS) [205], a set of changes corresponding to modification of one or more supplementary services, in a common repository; a control unit [215] connected to at least the storage unit [213], the control unit [215] is configured to synchronize the stored set of changes corresponding to the modification of one or more supplementary services with a Home Location Register (HLR) [207]; and a registration unit [217] connected to at least the control unit [215], the control unit [215] is configured to register the subscriber on a second network, wherein one of the modified one or more supplementary on the first network are accessible for usage on the second network based on the synchronization.
  7. 7. The system [200a] as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first network is one of a 4G network and a 5G network [203],
  8. 8. The system [200a] as claimed in claim 6, wherein the second network is a 2G network [219],
  9. 9. The system [200a] as claimed in claim 6, wherein the common repository is a Multimedia Telephony (MMTEL) services repository [209],
  10. 10. The system [200a] as claimed in claim 6, wherein the one or more supplementary services are selected from a group consisting at least one of a call forwarding, a call waiting, a voicemail, and a multimedia telephony (MMTEL) service.
  11. 11. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions for managing one or more supplementary services in a multi-network environment, the storage medium comprising executable code which, when executed by one or more units of a system, causes: a transceiver unit [211] to receive a request to modify the one or more supplementary services from a subscriber registered on a first network; a storage unit [213] to store, via a home subscriber server (HSS) [205], a set of changes corresponding to modification of one or more supplementary services, in a common repository; a control unit [215] to synchronize the stored set of changes corresponding to the modification of one or more supplementary services with a Home Location Register (HLR) [207]; and a registration unit [217] to register the subscriber on a second network, wherein one of the modified one or more supplementary services on the first network are accessible for usage on the second network based on the synchronization.

Description

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES IN A MULTI-NETWORK ENVIRONMENT FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relates generally to the field of wireless communication systems. In particular, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to enabling uninterrupted use of supplementary services across different network coverages. More particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to method and system for managing one or more supplementary services in a multi-network environment. BACKGROUND [0002] The following description of related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section be used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of prior art. [0003] Wireless communication technology has rapidly evolved over the past few decades, with each generation bringing significant improvements and advancements. The first generation of wireless communication technology was based on analog technology and offered only voice services. However, with the advent of the second generation (2G) technology, digital communication and data services became possible, and text messaging was introduced. The third generation (3G) technology marked the introduction of high-speed internet access, mobile video calling, and location-based services. The fourth generation (4G) technology revolutionized wireless communication with faster data speeds, better network coverage, and improved security. Currently, the fifth generation (5G) technology is being deployed, promising even faster data speeds, low latency, and the ability to connect multiple devices simultaneously. With each generation, wireless communication technology has become more advanced, sophisticated, and capable of delivering more services to its users. [0004] Traditionally, Home Subscriber Server (HSS) and Home Location Register (HLR) may use different databases to manage supplementary services. The supplementary services may refer to additional features or functionalities provided by network operator(s) to subscribers beyond basic voice and data services. These may include services such as call forwarding, call waiting, caller ID, voicemail, and others aimed at enhancing the user experience and adding value to their telecommunications service. Since the databases/ data sources for managing supplementary services are separate and may lead to inconsistencies in the status of these services as the subscriber moves between different network generations such as 2nd generation network, 3rd generation network, 4th generation network or 5th generation network etc. Because HSS and HLR could be using separate databases, there might be a need for synchronization mechanisms to keep the databases updated and in sync with each other. These synchronization processes might be complex, prone to errors, and can cause delays. In the current state, a subscriber moving from a 5G/4G network to a 2G network (or vice versa) might experience a discontinuity in their supplementary services. This is because the services might not be enabled/disabled consistently across all networks due to the different databases and synchronization mechanisms being used. Further, different vendors might have their own methods to handle the synchronization and management of supplementary services across different network generations. This leads to a lack of standardization, making inter-vendor compatibility and integration a potential challenge. Maintaining separate databases and synchronization mechanisms might not be the most efficient use of resources. It might cause higher maintenance overhead, increased complexity, and lead to inefficiencies in network operations. [0005] Therefore, in light of the foregoing discussion, there exists a need to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks. OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE [0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment disclosed herein satisfies are listed herein below. [0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a method and system for managing one or more supplementary services in a multi-network environment. [0008] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a method and system for managing one or more supplementary services in a multi-network environment, that unify the management of supplementary services data across different generations of mobile networks (e.g., 2G, 4G, or 5G etc.) using a common data repository (e.g., MMTEL-SER VICES). [0009] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a method and system for managing one or more supplementary services in a multi-network environment, that provide seamless service continuity for subscribers moving across different net