Service-oriented Accounting Configuration Management based on Diameter

The new accounting configuration management based on diameter is highly suitable for wireless and mobile communication systems. The diameter protocol extensions by new commands and new AVP's result in a complete and standard-conforming approach. This paper draws the conclusion that the service-oriented accounting configuration management proposed complies with all requirements defined. The common layer above any network access technology is the IP layer and all diameter extensions proposed fit well. User and service profiles enable mobile and wireless network operators to have the best available flexibility to add new services, assign new services to users, and, by providing the respective accounting definitions, have a user- and service-specific accounting configuration in place