EP0968616A1 - Network service control point (scp) for an intelligent network (in) - Google Patents

Network service control point (scp) for an intelligent network (in)

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EP0968616A1
EP0968616A1 EP98916965A EP98916965A EP0968616A1 EP 0968616 A1 EP0968616 A1 EP 0968616A1 EP 98916965 A EP98916965 A EP 98916965A EP 98916965 A EP98916965 A EP 98916965A EP 0968616 A1 EP0968616 A1 EP 0968616A1
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  • the intelligent network for e.g. PSTN / ISDN is a well-known network architecture for the provision of telecommunication services.
  • the intelligent network is intended to enable a network operator to introduce new services quickly and easily without having to intervene in the system program systems in each network node.
  • the aforementioned remote-controlled network nodes of the IN are also referred to as service access nodes or service switching points SSP. They are connected to a Service Control Point SCP directly or via a signaling network.
  • a service management point SMP is used to administer the IN services by the network operator, the service provider and the service subscriber.
  • SCE service creation Environment
  • private SCP (hereinafter also referred to as private SCP) was developed, that is to say of SCPs which belong to a private service provider or even a customer (customer) who uses his own service.
  • the services developed by third parties will run in a physically separate, private SCP connected to the network SCP, with the centralized network SCP performing the necessary security functions (gateways).
  • the technique mentioned is known from the document "Customers in Driver's Seat: Private IN Control Point, by R. Lüder, M. Sevcik”, which is referred to below as "[1]”.
  • Each service provider develops its services in a private SCP computer node.
  • the private SCPs are connected to the SCP network via a secure data communication network (wide area network: WAN).
  • WAN wide area network
  • IP Internet Protocols
  • the protocol messages with the base network are exchanged via a secure gateway GW in the network SCP.
  • the protocols (their application parts) are known and comply with international standards such as INAP, AIN or corresponding subsets thereof.
  • the gateway GW prevents faulty messages or unauthorized functions from influencing the basic network.
  • the owner (network operator) of the network SCP can e.g. Specify which network functions (e.g. INAP operations) are released for the private SCP. Due to the non-release, a certain sensitive network function cannot be used by a private SCP (e.g. charging).
  • the service provider as the owner of a private SCP, is free to design its services and service data.
  • the invention has for its object to overcome the disadvantage mentioned.
  • the advantage of the invention lies in the possibility of using the existing applications of the network SCP by private SCP or service creation environment of the private SCP.
  • An embodiment of the invention according to claim 8 has the advantage that the dynamics are improved since the private SCP does not have to use a logical address for calling the network SCP.
  • a service provider can use the SCE, as before, to develop any services in its private SCP that correspond to the INAP, AIN defined by the gateway GW
  • Access service applications in the network SCP (see FIG. 2) and modify them, or use your own in the private SCP replace developed functions. This achieves an advantageous cooperation between the private SCP and the network SCP.
  • the service applications in the SCP network are logical, i.e. from the perspective of the private SCP, divided into isolated function blocks, each representing a service function. Exit points (point in call: PIC) are defined between the function blocks, in which a service function can be called in a private SCP.
  • FIGS. 3 and 4 show the principle of the cooperation between the private SCP and the network SCP using function blocks and PICS:
  • a service application in the network SCP consists of three function blocks (screening, routing, charging) and four points in call (PIC 1..4) in which it is possible to exit a service function in the private SCP.
  • Each PIC can be "disabled” or “enabled” independently of the other PICs. With a disabled PIC, the
  • An "enabled" PIC causes a function in the private SCP to be called (e.g. via known methods such as remote procedure call).
  • Certain data of the service application are assigned to each PIC, which correspond to the current status of the call handling (for example the area of origin and the selected route in the network SCP, in the example in FIG. 3).
  • the gateway GW (see Figure 2) guarantees the integrity of these calls and their data.
  • the PICs in the network SCP can be set as "disabled” or “enabled” for each service provider by service parameterization (customization) in the service creation environment (SCE), depending on the service functions to be dealt with in the respective private SCP. Setting the PICs causes entries in a corresponding registration means (eg service application register) of the network SCP.
  • the supplier of the service applications (manufacturer of the network elements, SCP etc.) tests all service applications with all sensible combinations of PICs and the corresponding gateway GW functions. This ensures the integrity of the basic network and the service applications.
  • the service provider can link the treatment of a service function with his specific data, data management functions or program software in his private SCP. For example, in the routing example in FIG. 3, a customer database with purchase preferences of the calling customer can be viewed as
  • a function lying between two PICs (here the routing function between PIC2 and PIC3) is supplemented by a service function in the private SCP.
  • the network operator can offer the service providers (his customers) an application without risk (no impairment of the basic network), which can be individually expanded or modified via the service provider's private SCP.
  • Service providers can expand service applications or service functions quickly and offer them in a targeted manner, without having to develop completely new complex service applications.
  • the service functions can be combined with other DV applications from the service provider.

Abstract

Hitherto, owners of private service control points (SCP) have been unable to co-operate with existing service applications of a network SCP. The invention overcomes this problem.

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Beschreibungdescription
Netz-SCP eines IN-NetzesNetwork SCP of an IN network
Das Intelligente Netz (abgekürzt: IN) für z.B. PSTN / ISDN ist eine bekannte Netz-Architektur zur Bereitstellung von Telekommunikationsdiensten.The intelligent network (abbreviated: IN) for e.g. PSTN / ISDN is a well-known network architecture for the provision of telecommunication services.
FIG l zeigt eine bekannte IN- rchitektur. Das Intelligente Netz soll es einem Netzbetreiber ermöglichen, neue Dienste (Services) rasch und problemlos einzuführen, ohne dafür in jedem Netzknoten Eingriffe in die Anlagenprograrπmsysteme vornehmen zu müssen.1 shows a known architecture. The intelligent network is intended to enable a network operator to introduce new services quickly and easily without having to intervene in the system program systems in each network node.
Die genannten Eingriffe werden deshalb in einem IN auf möglichst wenige zentrale Netzknoten, sogenannten Service Control Points SCP beschränkt, die an zentraler Stelle mit der entsprechenden Applikations-Software für die neuen Dienste, den sogenannten Service-Applikationen ausgerüstet werden und dann in einer Art „Fernsteuerung" die einzelnen Netzknoten im Basis-Netz in die Lage versetzen, die neuen Dienste auszuführen. Der SCP eines (öffentlichen oder privaten) Netzbetreibers wird im folgenden auch als Netz-SCP bezeichnet .The interventions mentioned are therefore restricted in an IN to as few central network nodes as possible, so-called service control points SCP, which are equipped at a central point with the appropriate application software for the new services, the so-called service applications, and then in a type of “remote control "enable the individual network nodes in the basic network to carry out the new services. The SCP of a (public or private) network operator is also referred to below as network SCP.
Die genannten ferngesteuerten Netzknoten des IN werden auch als Dienst-Zugangsknoten oder Service Switching Points SSP bezeichnet. Sie sind direkt oder über ein Signalisierungs- netz mit einem Service Control Point SCP verbunden.The aforementioned remote-controlled network nodes of the IN are also referred to as service access nodes or service switching points SSP. They are connected to a Service Control Point SCP directly or via a signaling network.
Ein Service Management Point SMP dient zum Administrieren der IN-Dienste durch den Netzbetreiber, den Dienstanbieter und den Dienstteilnehmer.A service management point SMP is used to administer the IN services by the network operator, the service provider and the service subscriber.
Netzbetreiber bzw. Dienstanbieter sind daran interessiert, neue Dienste festzulegen oder bestehende Dienste weiterzuentwickeln. Hierzu wird ein Service Creation Environment (SCE) eingesetzt. Die Aufgabe des SCE besteht darin, Service-Daten und Service-Logik (Programme) in die SCPs und SMPs einzubringen, ohne daß bestehende Service- Applikationen oder gar das Basis-Netz in ihrer Funktionalität und Integrität betroffen werden.Network operators and service providers are interested in defining new services or developing existing services. For this, a service creation Environment (SCE) used. The task of the SCE is to introduce service data and service logic (programs) into the SCPs and SMPs without affecting the functionality and integrity of existing service applications or even the basic network.
Aus diesen Gründen ist der Stand der SCE-Technik heute beschränkt auf das Modifizieren von vorhandenen Service- Applikationen in den genau dafür vorgesehenen Funktionen (Service Customization) bzw. auf den Aufbau von neuen Diensten aus Funktionsbausteinen mit genau durch den Hersteller festgelegten Funktionen (Service Independent Building Blocks: SIB) .For these reasons, the state of the art in SCE today is limited to modifying existing service applications in the functions intended for them (service customization) or building new services from function blocks with functions specified by the manufacturer (service independent Building Blocks: SIB).
In beiden Fällen können nur Varianten von den durch denIn both cases, only variants of the by the
Hersteller bestimmten Diensten oder Diens -Funktionen erzeugt werden.Manufacturers certain services or functions are generated.
Wirklich neue Diens -Funktionen können kaum entwickelt werden, insbesondere nicht durch den Dienstanbieter, der sonst keinen Zugang zu den Funktionen im Basis-Netz bzw. SCP/SMP hat. Die Öffnung eines SCP/SMP für die Dienste- Entwicklung durch Dritte scheitert vor allem an den enormen Sicherheitsproblemen und Nebenwirkungen auf die vorhandenen Dienste.Truly new service functions can hardly be developed, especially not by the service provider, who otherwise has no access to the functions in the basic network or SCP / SMP. The opening of an SCP / SMP for the development of services by third parties mainly fails due to the enormous security problems and side effects on the existing services.
Um derartige Probleme zu bewältigen wurde die bekannte Technik des „privaten" SCP (im folgenden auch als Privat-SCP bezeichnet) entwickelt, d.h. von SCPs, die einem privaten Dienstanbieter oder sogar einem Kunden (Customer) , der seinen eigenen Dienst nutzt, gehören. Dabei werden die durch Dritte entwickelten Dienste in einem physisch separatem, mit dem Netz-SCP verbundenem, privaten SCP ablaufen, wobei der zentralisierte Netz-SCP die notwendigen Sicherheits- funktionen (gateways) ausführt. Die genannte Technik ist aus dem Dokument „Customers in Driver's Seat: Private IN Control Point, von R. Lüder, M. Sevcik" bekannt, die im folgenden mit „ [1] " referenziert wird.In order to deal with such problems, the known technique of "private" SCP (hereinafter also referred to as private SCP) was developed, that is to say of SCPs which belong to a private service provider or even a customer (customer) who uses his own service. The services developed by third parties will run in a physically separate, private SCP connected to the network SCP, with the centralized network SCP performing the necessary security functions (gateways). The technique mentioned is known from the document "Customers in Driver's Seat: Private IN Control Point, by R. Lüder, M. Sevcik", which is referred to below as "[1]".
FIG 2 zeigt eine um den Anschluß von privaten SCPs erweiterte IN Architektur nach [1] . Die wesentlichen Erweiterungen betreffen folgende Komponenten:2 shows an IN architecture extended by the connection of private SCPs according to [1]. The main extensions concern the following components:
l) Jeder Dienstanbieter entwickelt seine Dienste in einem privaten SCP Rechnerknoten.l) Each service provider develops its services in a private SCP computer node.
2) Die privaten SCP sind über ein sicheres Datenkommunikationsnetz (wide area network: WAN) mit dem Netz SCP verbunden. Der WAN basiert auf bekannten2) The private SCPs are connected to the SCP network via a secure data communication network (wide area network: WAN). The WAN is based on known ones
Industriestandards, wie z.B. die Internet Protokolle (IP) .Industry standards such as the Internet Protocols (IP).
3) Die Protokollnachrichten mit dem Basis-Netz werden via eine sichere Gateway GW im Netz-SCP ausgetauscht. Die Protokolle (ihre Anwendungsteile) sind bekannt und entsprechen den int. Standards wie INAP, AIN oder entsprechenden Untermengen davon. Die Gateway GW verhindert, daß fehlerbehaftete Nachrichten oder unerlaubte Funktionen das Basis-Netz beeinflussen. Der Eigentümer (Netzbetreiber) des Netz-SCP kann z.B. festlegen, welche Netzfunktionen (z.B. INAP-Operationen) für die privaten SCP freigegeben werden. Durch die Nichtfreigabe kann eine bestimmte sensitive Netzfunktion von einem privaten SCP nicht genutzt werden (z.B. Vergebührung) .3) The protocol messages with the base network are exchanged via a secure gateway GW in the network SCP. The protocols (their application parts) are known and comply with international standards such as INAP, AIN or corresponding subsets thereof. The gateway GW prevents faulty messages or unauthorized functions from influencing the basic network. The owner (network operator) of the network SCP can e.g. Specify which network functions (e.g. INAP operations) are released for the private SCP. Due to the non-release, a certain sensitive network function cannot be used by a private SCP (e.g. charging).
Aufgrund der genannten Erweiterungen ist der Dienstanbieter, als Eigentümer eines privaten SCP, also frei in der Gestaltung seiner Dienste und Dienst-Daten.Due to the extensions mentioned, the service provider, as the owner of a private SCP, is free to design its services and service data.
Der Nachteil ist, daß keine Zusammenarbeit (interworking) mit den vorhandenen Service-Applikationen im Netz-SCP möglich ist. Dies wäre sehr nützlich und kostensparend, da viele Dienst-Funktionen aus den vorhandenen Service-Applikationen auch für die Dienste im privaten SCP eines Dienstanbieters ohne weiteres verwendbar sind. Beispiele:The disadvantage is that interworking with the existing service applications in the network SCP is not possible. This would be very useful and cost effective since many Service functions from the existing service applications can also be used for the services in the private SCP of a service provider. Examples:
- Routing- routing
- Vergebührung- billing
- Steuerung eine Intelligent Peripherals (für die Ansagen etc . ) etc.- Control of an intelligent peripheral (for the announcements etc.) etc.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, den genannten Nachteil zu überwinden.The invention has for its object to overcome the disadvantage mentioned.
Der Vorteil der Erfindung liegt in der Nutzungsmöglichkeit der vorhandenen Applikationen des Netz-SCP durch Privat-SCP bzw Service Creation Environment des Privat-SCP.The advantage of the invention lies in the possibility of using the existing applications of the network SCP by private SCP or service creation environment of the private SCP.
Eine Ausführungsform der Erfindung gemäß Anspruch 8 hat den Vorteil, daß die Dynamik verbessert wird, da der Privat-SCP für den Aufruf des Netz-SCP keine logische Adresse verwenden muß.An embodiment of the invention according to claim 8 has the advantage that the dynamics are improved since the private SCP does not have to use a logical address for calling the network SCP.
Im folgenden wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand der Zeichnung beschrieben.In the following an embodiment of the invention is described with reference to the drawing.
Zunächst kann ein Dienstanbieter mithilfe des SCE wie bisher in seinem privaten SCP beliebige Dienste entwickeln, welche sich der durch die Gateway GW festgelegten INAP, AINFirst of all, a service provider can use the SCE, as before, to develop any services in its private SCP that correspond to the INAP, AIN defined by the gateway GW
Protokolluntermenge bedienen. Die Sicherheit des Basis-Netzes bleibt dabei gewährleistet .Operate subset of protocol. The security of the basic network remains guaranteed.
Zusätzlich kann ein Dienstanbieter nunmehr in seinem privaten SCP auf vorhandene einzelne Dienst-Funktionen in denIn addition, a service provider can now access individual service functions in the private SCP
Service-Applikationen im Netz-SCP (siehe Figur 2) zugreifen und diese modifizieren, bzw. durch eigene im privaten SCP entwickelte Funktionen ersetzen. Dadurch wird eine vorteilhafte Zusammenarbeit des Privat-SCP mit dem Netz-SCP erreich .Access service applications in the network SCP (see FIG. 2) and modify them, or use your own in the private SCP replace developed functions. This achieves an advantageous cooperation between the private SCP and the network SCP.
Dies kann wie folgt realisiert werden:This can be done as follows:
Die Service-Applikationen im Netz SCP werden logisch, d.h. aus der Sicht des Privat-SCP, in isolierte Funktionsblöcke, die jeweils eine Dienstfunktion repräsentieren, aufgeteilt. Zwischen den Funktionsblöcken sind Ausstiegspunkte (Point in Call : PIC) definiert, in welchen eine Diens -Funktion in einem privaten SCP aufgerufen werden kann.The service applications in the SCP network are logical, i.e. from the perspective of the private SCP, divided into isolated function blocks, each representing a service function. Exit points (point in call: PIC) are defined between the function blocks, in which a service function can be called in a private SCP.
Die Figur 3 und 4 zeigen das Prinzip der Zusammenarbeit des Privat-SCP mit dem Netz-SCP mithilfe von Funktionsblöcken und PICS:FIGS. 3 and 4 show the principle of the cooperation between the private SCP and the network SCP using function blocks and PICS:
In den dargestellten Beispielen besteht eine Service- Applikation im Netz-SCP aus drei Funktionsblöcken (screening, routing, charging) und vier Points in Call (PIC 1..4) in welchen der Ausstieg in eine Dienst-Funktion im privaten SCP möglich ist.In the examples shown, a service application in the network SCP consists of three function blocks (screening, routing, charging) and four points in call (PIC 1..4) in which it is possible to exit a service function in the private SCP.
Jeder PIC kann unabhängig von den anderen PICs „disabled" oder „enabled" sein. Bei einem disabled PIC übergeht dieEach PIC can be "disabled" or "enabled" independently of the other PICs. With a disabled PIC, the
Kontrolle von einem Funktionsblock direkt zum anderen in der gleichen Service-Applikation. Ein „enabled" PIC bewirkt, daß eine Funktion im privaten SCP aufgerufen wird (z.B. via bekannte Methoden wie Remote Procedure Call) .Control from one function block directly to another in the same service application. An "enabled" PIC causes a function in the private SCP to be called (e.g. via known methods such as remote procedure call).
Jedem PIC werden bestimmte Daten der Service-Applikation zugeordnet, die dem aktuellen Zustand der Rufbehandlung entsprechen (z.B. der Ursprungsbereich und die gewählte Route im Netz-SCP, im Beispiel in der Figur 3) . Die Gateway GW (siehe Figur 2) garantiert die Integrität dieser Aufrufe und ihrer Daten. Die PICs im Netz-SCP können durch Service Parametrisierung (customization) im Service Creation Environment (SCE) beliebig für jeden Dienstanbieter „disabled" oder „enabled" gesetzt werden, entsprechend den im jeweiligen privaten SCP zu behandelnden Dienst-Funktionen. Das Setzen der PICs bewirkt Einträge in ein entsprechendes Registriermittel (z.B. Service-Applikation-Register) des Netz-SCP.Certain data of the service application are assigned to each PIC, which correspond to the current status of the call handling (for example the area of origin and the selected route in the network SCP, in the example in FIG. 3). The gateway GW (see Figure 2) guarantees the integrity of these calls and their data. The PICs in the network SCP can be set as "disabled" or "enabled" for each service provider by service parameterization (customization) in the service creation environment (SCE), depending on the service functions to be dealt with in the respective private SCP. Setting the PICs causes entries in a corresponding registration means (eg service application register) of the network SCP.
Der Lieferant der Service-Applikationen (Hersteller der Netzelemente, SCP etc.) testet alle Service-Applikationen mit allen sinnvollen Kombinationen von PICs und den entsprechenden Gateway GW Funktionen. Dadurch wird die Integrität des Basis-Netzes und der Service-Applikationen gewährleistet .The supplier of the service applications (manufacturer of the network elements, SCP etc.) tests all service applications with all sensible combinations of PICs and the corresponding gateway GW functions. This ensures the integrity of the basic network and the service applications.
Der Dienstanbieter kann in seinem privaten SCP die Behandlung einer Dienst-Funktion beliebig mit seinen spezifischen Daten, Daten-Managementfunktionen oder Programmsoftware verknüpfen. Z. B. kann im Routing-Beispiel in der Figur 3 eine Kunden- Datenbasis mit KaufPräferenzen des rufenden Kunden alsThe service provider can link the treatment of a service function with his specific data, data management functions or program software in his private SCP. For example, in the routing example in FIG. 3, a customer database with purchase preferences of the calling customer can be viewed as
Grundlage für die Wahl einer Route zu einem für diesen Kunden spezialisierten Sachbearbeiter herangezogen werden.Basis for the choice of a route to a specialist specialized for this customer.
In FIG 3 wird eine zwischen zwei PICs liegende Funktion (hier die Funktion Routing zwischen PIC2 und PIC3) durch eine Dienstfunktion im Privat-SCP ergänzt.In FIG. 3, a function lying between two PICs (here the routing function between PIC2 and PIC3) is supplemented by a service function in the private SCP.
In FIG 4 wird eine zwischen zwei PICs liegende Funktion (hier die Funktion Routing zwischen PIC2 und PIC3) vollständig durch eine Dienstfunktion im Privat-SCP ersetzt. Hierzu werden in einem „enabled" PIC (hier PIC2) die Rücksprungdaten (PIC-Returndaten) zum nächsten PIC an die private Dienst- Funktion angegeben. Die Erfindung bietet folgende Vorteile:In FIG. 4, a function lying between two PICs (here the routing function between PIC2 and PIC3) is completely replaced by a service function in the private SCP. For this purpose, the return data (PIC return data) to the next PIC to the private service function are specified in an "enabled" PIC (here PIC2). The invention offers the following advantages:
1) Der Netzbetreiber kann den Dienstanbietern (seinen Kunden) über den Netz-SCP gefahrlos (keine Beeinträchtigung des Basis-Netzes) eine Applikation anbieten, die via Privat- SCP des Dienstanbieters individuell erweiterbar bzw. modifizierbar ist.1) The network operator can offer the service providers (his customers) an application without risk (no impairment of the basic network), which can be individually expanded or modified via the service provider's private SCP.
2) Dienstanbieter können Dienst-Applikationen bzw. Dienst- Funktionen rasch erweitern und gezielt anbieten, ohne daß sie komplexe Service-Applikationen vollständig neu entwickeln müssen. Die Diens -Funktionen können mit anderen DV- Anwendungen des Dienstanbieters kombiniert werden.2) Service providers can expand service applications or service functions quickly and offer them in a targeted manner, without having to develop completely new complex service applications. The service functions can be combined with other DV applications from the service provider.
3) Kleiner Testaufwand, da die Service-Applikationen vom Lieferanten vorgetestet sind. Schnelle Inbetriebnahme von spezifischen Dienst-Funktionen. 3) Small test effort, because the service applications are pre-tested by the supplier. Fast commissioning of specific service functions.

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l. Netz-SCP eines IN-Netzes, a) der in dem IN-Netz Service-Applikationen bereitstellt, b) der über ein weiteres Netz mit mindestens einem Privat-SCP eines Dienstanbieters und/oder Diensteigennutzers verbunden ist, c) der mit einem Privat-SCP in der Weise zusammenarbeitet, daß er die Bearbeitung eines Calls für eine Service- Applikation an bestimmten Stellen (PIC) abbbricht, um einen Privat-SCP aufzurufen, und/oder daß er sich von einem Privat- SCP an bestimmten Stellen (PIC) aufrufen läßt, um die Bearbeitung einer Service-Applikation fortzuführen.l. Network SCP of an IN network, a) which provides service applications in the IN network, b) which is connected via a further network to at least one private SCP of a service provider and / or service user, c) which is connected to a private SCP cooperates in such a way that it cancels the processing of a call for a service application at certain points (PIC) in order to call a private SCP and / or that it calls itself from a private SCP at certain points (PIC) lets to continue processing a service application.
2. Netz-SCP nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß er ein modifizierbares Registriermittel enthält, in dem er zu einer Service-Applikation vermerkt, welcher Privat-SCP bei dieser Service-Applikation die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Netz- SCP angefordert hat und an welchen Stellen (PIC) der Privat- SCP von dem Netz-SCP aufgerufen werden will.2. Network SCP according to claim 1, characterized in that it contains a modifiable registration means in which it notes to a service application which private SCP has requested cooperation with the network SCP for this service application and to which Places (PIC) the private SCP wants to be called by the network SCP.
3. Netz-SCP nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch geken zeichnet, daß der Netz-SCP bei einer Service-Appl . , für die ein bestimmter Privat-SCP die Zusammenarbeit mit ihm anfordert, dem Privat- SCP die Referenzdaten für diejenigen Stellen (PIC) übergibt, an denen der Privat-SCP den Netz-SCP aufrufen will.3. Network SCP according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the network SCP at a service appl. , for which a certain private SCP requests cooperation with it, transfers the private SCP the reference data for those places (PIC) at which the private SCP wants to call the network SCP.
4. Netz-SCP nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Netz-SCP ein Gateway umfaßt, das dafür sorgt, daß der Privat-SCP bei der Ausführung seiner Dienstfunktion nur eine im ersten Netz zugelassene Protokolluntermenge und/oder Daten der Service-Applikationen verwenden darf. 4. Network SCP according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the network SCP comprises a gateway which ensures that the private SCP only one protocol subset and / or data permitted in the first network when performing its service function who may use service applications.
5. Service Creation Environment für einen Privat-SCP, mit a) einem Entwicklungs-Mittel, durch das eine für den Ablauf im Privat-SCP bestimmte Dienstfunktion entwickelt werden kann, b) einem Eingabe-Mittel, das es ermöglicht, dem Netz-SCP über den Privat-SCP mitzuteilen, an welchen Stellen (PIC) der Privat-SCP vom Netz-SCP aufgerufen werden will..5. Service creation environment for a private SCP, with a) a development means by means of which a service function intended for the execution in the private SCP can be developed, b) an input means which enables the network SCP via the private SCP to notify at which points (PIC) the private SCP wants to be called by the network SCP.
6. Service Creation Environment nach Anspruch 5, mit einem Eingabe-Mittel, das es ermöglicht, dem Netz-SCP über den Privat-SCP mitzuteilen, an welchen Stellen (PIC) der Privat-SCP vom Netz-SCP aufgerufen werden will und für welche Stellen der Privat-SCP vom Netz-SCP bei diesen Aufrufen Referenzdaten (PIC-Returndaten) bekommen will.6. Service creation environment according to claim 5, with an input means that makes it possible to tell the network SCP via the private SCP at which locations (PIC) the private SCP wants to be called by the network SCP and for which Provides the private SCP from the network SCP for these calls to receive reference data (PIC return data).
7. Privat-SCP, a) der mit einem Netz-SCP verbunden ist, b) der die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Netz-SCP bezüglich einer Service-Applikation in der Weise anfordern kann, daß er an bestimmten Stellen (PIC) einer Appl vom Netz-SCP aufgerufen werden will .7. Private SCP, a) which is connected to a network SCP, b) which can request cooperation with the network SCP with regard to a service application in such a way that it sends an appl from the network at specific points (PIC) -SCP wants to be called.
8. Privat-SCP dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß er für die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Netz-SCP außerdem anfordern kann, daß er vom Netz-SCP Referenzen (PIC-Returndaten) auf bestimmte Stellen (PIC) einer Appl, an denen er den Netz-SCP aufrufen will, erhalten will.8. Private SCP characterized in that he can also request for cooperation with the network SCP that he from the network SCP references (PIC return data) to certain locations (PIC) of an appl where he the network SCP wants to call, wants to get.
9. Privat-SCP, a) der mit einem Netz-SCP verbunden ist, b) die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Netz-SCP an bestimmten Stellen (PIC) einer Service-Applikation anfordern kann, c) der den Netz-SCP an den angeforderten Stellen (PIC) aufruft, um auf diese Weise mit dem Netz-SCP bei der Bearbeitung einer Service-Applikation zusammenzuarbeiten. 9. Private SCP, a) which is connected to a network SCP, b) can request the cooperation with the network SCP at certain points (PIC) of a service application, c) the network SCP at the requested points (PIC) in order to cooperate with the network SCP when processing a service application.
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