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Huawei Confidential

Security Level: 2009-11-22

HuaweiUSSD System Solution

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. Huawei Confidential

Huawei USSD Introduction

Huawei USSD Solution

Huawei USSD Features

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Huawei USSD Application


USSD Trigger mode: Dial *（#）SC*SI#SC is service access code, constructed by number 0~9, SI is service information, can be any content; the first “* or #” is leader char and the last “#” is close char.

USSD can be regard as a transparent carrier in GSM network.

USSD（Unstructured Supplementary Service Data ) : A kind of supplementary service in mobile network.

USSD Introduction


InteractionThe USSD is a connection-oriented system. In the data conversation, the USSD keeps the circuit connection, and it does not reset up channels. The SMS is a storage and forwarding system; therefore, the USSD has stronger interaction than the SMS

Response speedUSSD system will instantly responds the call requests of the subscribers. However the SMS need to store the message and forward it, therefore, the USSD has quicker response than the SMS.

Transmission rateThe transmission rate of the USSD is higher than that of the SMS.

Differences Between USSD and SMS


USSD Application Demonstration

USSDC USSD Application

USSD Platform

1.Ringtones2.Call-back services3.Mobile Banking4.Mobile Advertisement5.Mobile Voting6.Stock7.Lottery

Answer Back

Message


USSD Network Position

MMS UA

Core Network

IP Network

Other application

Other application

USAU

USSDC

HLR

MSC/HLR





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Network Architecture of Huawei USSD System

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Internet SPIN SMS Network

SMSGW

Service Management

Report

MT console

Other System

BOSSMTI

ServerUSSD Server

USSDC

UA

USSD Gateway

HLR MSC/VLR

Wireless Network

USAU

USSD Agent


For SP adopts UAP interface connecting to USSDC self support service, will be able to configure USSD menu in USSD agent module, and byussd_switch message transfer to third party SP.

Through UAP Interface realize communication with USSDC. USSD Agent can translate subscriber request to other interface SP / CP support, e.g. smpp, http, etc.

Provide USSD Menu Configuration (Operator can configure its own service menu here). USSD Agent can also provide simple service logic configuration.

USSD Agent Features


Logical Network of Huawei USSD System

HLR/MSCUSAU USSDC USSD Portal

Billing IN

SPs(SMPP)

SPs( HTTP)

SPs(HTTPS)

SPs(Others)Self Services

SS7 TCAPUAP

FTP Dia

met

er

SMPP

HTTP/XML

HTTPS/XML

UAP/SMPP/ HTTP/HTTPS/XML

SMSC

SMPP


USSDC connect to HLR，Provide USSD service for the subscribers covered by

HLR

USSD Signaling Network solution－－Directly connect to HLR

USSDCHLR SP/ICD

MSC/VLR

BSC

SS7

SS7 UAP


USSDC connect to MSC, Provide USSD service for the subscribers covered

by MSC

USSD Signaling Network Solution－－Directly connect to MSC

USSDC

HLR

SP/ICD

MSC/VLR

BSC

SS7

SS7 UAP


Huawei USSD External Interfaces

USSDC

•HLR

•FTP

•UAP / Other Customizable Interface

•SP/CP

•MSC/VLR

•SS7

•SS7

•NMS

•MML/ SNMP

•BOSS


The Interface for Integration

USSDCHLR

MSC/VLR

I2000

MAP

SMSC

IN

Billing

Applications

SNMP

Diameter

FTP

SMPP3.4

SMPP3.4

Applications

http

Applications

https

STP


Physical Network of Huawei USSD

IN

Billing

SMSC

VAS Applications

USAUData Network

Maintenance ClientApp Server

Core Network

USAU

USSD Center USSD PortalMaintenance

Server


The Typical Service Workflow (Balance Inquiry )

USSDC

IN

Core Network1

1. The subscriber choose the USSD menu to Inquire Balance service.

2. USSDC verify the request and send the request to IN.

3. IN Inquire Balance and send the result to USSDC.

4. USSDC send the operation result to the subscriber.

2

4

3


The Typical Service Workflow (subscription of M-Banking)

USSDC

SMSCIN M-Banking

Core Network1

45

6

8

1. The subscriber choose the USSD menu to subscribe M-Banking service.

2. USSDC verify the request and send charging request to IN.

3. IN do charging for subscriber and send charging result to USSDC.

4. USSDC process the request and send the subscription request to M-Banking system through SMPP3.4 interface.

5. M-Banking platform send the operation result to USSDC.

6. M-Banking platform send the notification to SMSC system.


8. SMSC forward the SMS to the subscriber.

2

7

3


The Typical Service Workflow (subscription of CRBT)

USSDC

SMSCIN CRBT

Core Network1

2

4

5

6

7

8

3

1. The subscriber choose the USSD menu to subscribe CRBT service.

2. USSDC verify the request and send the subscription request to CRBT system through SMPP3.4 interface.

3. CRBT platform verify the request and send charging request to IN.

4. IN do charging for subscriber and send charging result to CRBT system.

5. CRBT system platform send the operation result to USSDC.

6. CRBT system send the notification to SMSC system.


8. SMSC forward the SMS to the subscriber.





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2) Good collaboration in current network environment

correspond conveniently with IN/OCS upgrade or customization

Easy to expand and delivery

1) Large capacity, high performance, reliability, scalability

one couple ATAE Board can support 750 TPS (active-standby)

One USAU can support 16 couples boards, 320 signals

Conversation Response less than 3 seconds

Advantage of Huawei USSD System


3) Strong customization

Easy to configure service access mode

Easy to configure main menu and sub menu

Easy to configure charging rule

Easy for statistic and report, HUAWEI will provide Intelligent & Real

time analyzing report tool for USSD system.

Easy and rapid to connect and delivery with the third application

Provide API to third party as it serves as open platform

Enrich experience of interface with the third party

HUAWEI Local R&D centre can provide complexity customization

Advantage of Huawei USSD System





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Access USSD Portal

*123#

Click

1.Ringtones2.Call-back services3.Mobile Banking4.Mobile Advertisement5.Mobile Voting6.Stock7.Lottery8.Weather9.News10.Sports.11.Chat12.SMS Games13.Instant Messaging

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View Menu (1/8)

Available Operation:

1. You can use “Up” and “Down” key to page up and page down the menu;

2. You can use “Answer” key to interact with USSDC;

3. You can use “back” key to exit from USSD menu;

1.Ringtones2.Call-back services3.Mobile Banking4.Mobile Advertisement5.Mobile Voting6.Stock7.Lottery

Answer Back

Message


View Menu (2/8)

8.Weather9.News10.Sports.11.Chat12.SMS Games13.Instant Messaging

Answer Back





Message


Interact with USSDC(3/8)

1

Send Clear





Message

1.Subscription of RBT service2.Un-subscription RBT service3.Tone Assignment




Answer Back





Message



3

Send Clear





Message



Please input the Tone ID.

Answer Back





Message



2856

Send Clear





Message



Thank you for using 2856 as your Ring Back Tone.

Back





Message





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Huawei USSD User List

STC Saudi Arabia

STC bahrain

FT Tunis

Pakistan Warid

MTN Zambia

Brazil VIVO

Vietnam EVNT

CMCC National Center

CMCC Guangzhou Mobile

CMCC Shenzhen Mobile

CMCC Zhejiang Mobile

CMCC Jiangshu Mobile

CMCC Guangxi Mobile

CMCC Henan Mobile

CMCC Hubei Mobile

CMCC Guizhou Mobile

CMCC Shanxi Mobile

CMCC Tianjin Mobile

Yunnan Unicom


In CMCC Shenzhen Mobile, Huawei’s USSD system is used for daily information consultation.

Shenzhen Mobile Application Case －－Con.


Menu Structure for Warid USSD (1/2)

*123#

1.Ring Back Tone2.Location Based Service3.Zoom Service4.Friends and Family5.Mobile Banking6.Ring tones7.Urdu Alerts Services8.Cricket Services9.Call me Back service10.Recharge me Service11.Balance Share Service12.Tariff Plan Migration13.SMS Bundle Purchase Service14.Balance Inquiry Services15.Missed Called Alerts16.Subscriber info


1.Find me2.Find a friend

1.Activate Zoom Service2.Deactivate Zoom Service

1.View FNF numbers2.Adding FNF numbers3.Deleting FNF numbers

1.Transfer of funds from one account to another2.Balance Inquiry3.Last Transaction detail4.Account Top up

1.Mono Top tones list2.True Top tones list3.Poly Top tones list


*123#

1.Ring Back Tone2.Location Based Service3.Zoom Service4.Friends and Family5.Mobile Banking6.Ring tones7.Urdu Alerts Services8.Cricket Services9.Call me Back service10.Recharge me Service11.Balance Share Service12.Tariff Plan Migration13.SMS Bundle Purchase Service14.Balance Inquiry Services15.Missed Called Alerts16.Subscriber info

1.Breaking News2.Namaz Alerts3.Islamic Services (Ayat & Hadiths)4.Horoscope Service

1.Subscription Alerts2.Ball to Ball Updates

1.Zem 1 sec2.Zem 30 sec3.Zem 60 and etc

1.SMS package 12.SMS package 23.SMS package 3

1.Services for Post Paid Subscribers2.Information for Free minutes and Free SMS3.Unbilled Amount

1.Activation of MCA service2.Deactivation of MCA service

Menu Structure for Warid USSD (2/2)

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