DE10219389A1 - Method for using functions and hardware resources of a communication device by several operators - Google Patents

Abstract

Method for using functions and hardware resources of a communication device of a communication network by several operators. In this case, access rights are entered into a control table with regard to the scope of the hardware resources, the storage scope and area for data and the permitted functions for the respective operator. DOLLAR A An operator can only operate the communication device within the scope of the access rights specified in the control table.

Description

The invention relates to a method according to the preamble of Claim 1.

By deregulating the telecommunications markets many new operators in this market. This different operators often use together with others Operators own networks and switching facilities or them act as a reseller / reseller with large network operators on.

Operator-specific administration poses a problem part of the shared switching center.

So far, different operators have in common with other operators mostly only use switching systems limited options for independent administration in terms of features and hardware resources, with access to this must be avoided by other operators.

Previous applications see for individuals Data areas / objects before implementation on external platforms. For example, there are Phone numbers and hardware for switching on the participants reseller-specific administration on the so-called Netmanager Platform.

However, this external platform can easily be avoided that the entries in the basic man- Machine language done. Here is the external platform transparent, d. H. there are no admissibility tests on. This makes it easy for operators to Access data areas and call functions that are not in their responsibility.

It is also known that individual participants are special can be labeled to give it a specific Assign operator. This allows individual functions, such as for example routing or tariffing, for the participants of each operator. The administration the data is not by the respective operator possible.

The object underlying the invention is the known methods for using functions and Hardware resources of a communication device Improve communication network by multiple operators.

This object is achieved by the in claim 1 characteristic part specified process features solved.

The essential aspect of the method according to the invention is to see that on the one hand through the tax table to the respective operator the functions intended for him and Hardware resources are clearly allocated and secondly by checking the tax table before a Administrative access is incorrect access by others, not authorized operator is avoided.

According to an advantageous development of the invention The tax table can only be processed by the owner of the Communication device created and modified - Claim 2. Here, the owner awards the respective Access rights to the different operators.

According to an advantageous development of the invention The procedure is carried out when an operator accesses the Communication device a check of the control table performed and only those functions Hardware resources and data appear in the control table are defined for the operator - claim 4. It is essential here that the operator has no knowledge of the further Scope of the communication system and the functions and Receive resources from other operators.

According to an advantageous development of the invention The operator's access to the Communication device protected by access rights - Claim 5. It is particularly advantageous that none Operator change the settings of another operator can.

Advantageous embodiments of the invention are in the Subclaims specified.

An embodiment of the method according to the invention is shown in the figure and will be described in more detail below explained.

The figure shows schematically a communication device KE, which is a central control unit CP with a Control table ST, hardware resources HW and a memory SP.

For the exemplary embodiment it is assumed that two Operator B1, B2 the communication device KE - for example a switching facility - operate, the owner the communication device of one of the two operators or can be another owner.

It is only the owner of the KE communication device allows the control table according to the invention to be created and closed to change. To ensure this, an access authorization is for example, provided by password protection.

The to be entered in the control table according to the invention Hardware resources HW include analog and digital Connections that are optionally available for both voice and / or data traffic can be used. Likewise, this can be DSL connections or Modem access, as well as memory resources.

Furthermore, functions such as Subscriber setup, tariffing, traffic measurement, traffic Control, alarm messages, annoucements, number management and subscriber and operator features in the list entered.

The control table ST shown in the figure is an example for the two operators B1, B2 those assigned to them Features and hardware resources specified.

For example for operator B1

• - Hardware resources (subscriber line circuits) for 10000 analog subscribers, 1000 ISDN subscribers.
• - Memory resources and area for the representation of 20 Tariffs and 500 call diversions.
• - Executable functions: tariffing, subscriber management and phone number management.

Operator B2

• - Hardware resources (subscriber line circuits) for 5000 analog subscribers.
• - Memory resources for 300 speed dial lists.
• - Executable functions: subscriber management, Number administration.

The memory SP is divided into individual memory areas SPB1, SPB2 divided that assigned to the respective operator B1, B2 are. These areas contain the administrative data of Customers of operators B1, B2.

For example, for user 1, the memory area SPB1 with memory for customer-specific data for 10,000 analog subscribers, 1,000 ISDN subscribers, 20 tariffs and 500 call diversions. A corresponding memory area SPB2 results for the second operator B2 or other operators.

For simple assignment of the hardware resources HW, in the exemplary embodiment they are divided into two hardware areas HW1, HW2. Here, the first hardware area HW1 is assigned to the first operator B1 and the second hardware area HW2 to the second operator B2. For example for operator 1 hardware area HW1 with 10,000 analog and 1,000 ISDN connections. Hardware area HW2 with 5000 analog connections.

For other operators of the same communication facility similarly there are further hardware areas, Memory areas and an extension of the control table ST.

An operator who configured his assigned Want to change part of the facility, get through his Access authorization, for example through password protection, access to Investment. The control table is read during login and the operator his functions and resources allowed to him displayed. He can now use the admitted Functions, especially administrative functions, his him change or manage assigned resources.

The invention offers the possibility that several Operator share a communication device. Everyone Operator receives a certain part of the owner Hardware assigned to which he can connect his customers. He also gets a certain amount of memory resources with which he can manage his customers. The operator can do it all carry out tasks for his customers himself. He can freely assign approved features to its customers and independent tariffing by using a approved pricing model or a combination of the Set up approved pricing models. The information for functions and resources managed per operator can be divided into separate areas. The Access to the areas is only via the tax table possible, which is set up and managed by the owner.

Claims (7)

1. A method for using functions and hardware resources of a communication device of a communication network by several operators, characterized in that access rights relating to a control table - the amount of hardware resources, - the amount and area of data stored, - the approved functions are entered for the respective operator that an operator can operate the communication device within the scope of the access rights specified in the control table. 2. The method according to claim 1, characterized, that the tax table is only available from the owner of the Communication device can be created and modified. 3. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized, that access to the control table through Access rights is protected. 4. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized, that when an operator accesses the Communication device a check of the control table is performed and only those functions, hardware resources and data displayed in the control table for the Operators are defined. 5. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized, that operator access to the Communication device is protected by access rights. 6. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized, that the functions of the communication facility operator and subscriber features. 7. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized, that the hardware resources are analog and digital Include subscriber lines.