2009-11-22

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Huawei USSD Introduction Huawei USSD Solution Huawei USSD Features Menu Browsing Huawei USSD Application

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USSD Introduction

USSDUnstructured Supplementary Service Data ) : A kind of supplementary service in mobile network.

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

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.

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Differences Between USSD and SMS

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

Response speed USSD 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.

Interaction The 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

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USSD Application Demonstration

USSD Platform
Message 1.Ringtones 2.Call-back services 3.Mobile Banking 4.Mobile Advertisement 5.Mobile Voting 6.Stock 7.Lottery Answer Back

USSDC

USSD Application

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USSD Network Position

Other application

Other application

USSD C HLR USAU

IP Network

MSC/HLR

Core Network
MMS UA

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Huawei USSD Introduction Huawei USSD Solution Huawei USSD Features Menu Browsing Huawei USSD Application

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Network Architecture of Huawei USSD System

IN Internet SP SMS Network
SMSGW

USSD Agent

Service Management
Report

USSDC

Other System
BOSS USSD Gateway MTI Server USAU

USSD Server

MT console

Wireless Network
UA
HLR MSC/VLR

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USSD Agent Features

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

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

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

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Logical Network of Huawei USSD System

SMSC Billing
FT P

IN
et er D ia m

S MPP

P SM

SPs( SMPP)

HTTP/XML SS7 USAU HLR/MSC TCAP USSDC

UAP

HT

SPs( HTTP)
TP S /X ML

USSD Portal

UAP/ SMPP/ HTTP/ HTTPS/XML SPs( HTTPS)

Self Services

SPs(Others)

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USSD Signaling Network solutionDirectly connect to HLR

MSC/VLR BSC
SS7

SS7

UAP

HLR

USSDC

SP/ICD

USSDC connect to HLRProvide USSD service for the subscribers covered by HLR

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USSD Signaling Network SolutionDirectly connect to MSC

MSC/VLR
SS7 UAP

BSC
SS7

USSDC

SP/ICD

HLR

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

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Huawei USSD External Interfaces

NMS

SS7 MSC/VLR

MML/ SNMP

FTP SS7 USSDC BOSS

UAP / Other Customizable Interface HLR

SP/CP

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The Interface for Integration

SNMP

I2000
Diameter

IN
FTP

MSC/VLR
MAP

Billing STP
SMPP3.4

SMSC
SMPP3.4

HLR

USSDC
Applications
http

Applications
https

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Physical Network of Huawei USSD

IN

Core Network
Billing USAU
USAU

Data Network
SMSC

VAS Applications

USSD Center

App Server

USSD Portal

Maintenance Server

Maintenance Client

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The Typical Service Workflow (Balance Inquiry )

IN

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

3 2

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.

USSDC

Core Network
4 1

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The Typical Service Workflow (subscription of M-Banking)

IN M-Banking SMSC
6 3 5 2 4

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.

USSDC

Core Network
7 1

7. USSDC send the operation result to the subscriber. 8. SMSC forward the SMS to the subscriber.

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The Typical Service Workflow (subscription of CRBT)

IN
4

CRBT

SMSC

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

3 6 5 2

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. 7. USSDC send the operation result to the subscriber. 8. SMSC forward the SMS to the subscriber.

USSDC

Core Network
7 1

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Huawei USSD Introduction Huawei USSD Solution Huawei USSD Features Menu Browsing Huawei USSD Application

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Advantage of Huawei USSD System

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

2) Good collaboration in current network environment correspond conveniently with IN/OCS upgrade or customization Easy to expand and delivery

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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

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Huawei USSD Introduction Huawei USSD Solution Huawei USSD Features Menu Browsing Huawei USSD Application

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Access USSD Portal

1.Ringtones 2.Call-back services 3.Mobile Banking 4.Mobile Advertisement 5.Mobile Voting 6.Stock 7.Lottery 8.Weather 9.News 10.Sports. 11.Chat 12.SMS Games 13.Instant Messaging

*123#
Send

Click

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View Menu (1/8)

Available Operation: 1.
Message 1.Ringtones 2.Call-back services 3.Mobile Banking 4.Mobile Advertisement 5.Mobile Voting 6.Stock 7.Lottery Answer Back

You can use Up and Down key to page up and page down the menu; You can use Answer key to interact with USSDC; You can use back key to exit from USSD menu;

2. 3.

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View Menu (2/8)

Available Operation: 1.
Message 8.Weather 9.News 10.Sports. 11.Chat 12.SMS Games 13.Instant Messaging Answer Back

You can use Up and Down key to page up and page down the menu; You can use Answer key to interact with USSDC; You can use back key to exit from USSD menu;

2. 3.

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Interact with USSDC(3/8)

Available Operation: 1. 2.
Message 1

You can use Up and Down key to page up and page down the menu; You can use Answer key to interact with USSDC; You can use back key to exit from USSD menu;

3.

Send

Clear

1.Subscription of RBT service 2.Un-subscription RBT service 3.Tone Assignment

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Interact with USSDC(4/8)

Available Operation: 1. 2. 3. You can use Up and Down key to page up and page down the menu; You can use Answer key to interact with USSDC; You can use back key to exit from USSD menu;

Message 1.Subscription of RBT service 2.Un-subscription RBT service 3.Tone Assignment

Answer

Back

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Interact with USSDC(5/8)

Available Operation: 1. 2. 3. You can use Up and Down key to page up and page down the menu; You can use Answer key to interact with USSDC; You can use back key to exit from USSD menu;

Message 3

Send

Clear

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Interact with USSDC(6/8)

Available Operation: 1. 2. 3. You can use Up and Down key to page up and page down the menu; You can use Answer key to interact with USSDC; You can use back key to exit from USSD menu;

Message Please input the Tone ID.

Answer

Back

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Interact with USSDC(7/8)

Available Operation: 1. 2. 3. You can use Up and Down key to page up and page down the menu; You can use Answer key to interact with USSDC; You can use back key to exit from USSD menu;

Message 2856

Send

Clear

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Interact with USSDC(8/8)

Available Operation: 1. 2. 3. You can use Up and Down key to page up and page down the menu; You can use Answer key to interact with USSDC; You can use back key to exit from USSD menu;

Message Thank you for using 2856 as your Ring Back Tone.

Back

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Huawei USSD User List

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 Pakistan Warid MTN Zambia
Brazil VIVO Vietnam EVNT

STC Saudi Arabia STC bahrain

FT Tunis

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Shenzhen Mobile Application Case Con.

In CMCC Shenzhen Mobile, Huaweis USSD system is used for daily information consultation.
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Menu Structure for Warid USSD (1/2)

1.Subscription of RBT service 2.Un-subscription RBT service 3.Tone Assignment 1.Ring Back Tone 2.Location Based Service 3.Zoom Service 4.Friends and Family 5.Mobile Banking 6.Ring tones 7.Urdu Alerts Services 8.Cricket Services 9.Call me Back service 10.Recharge me Service 11.Balance Share Service 12.Tariff Plan Migration 13.SMS Bundle Purchase Service 14.Balance Inquiry Services 15.Missed Called Alerts 16.Subscriber info 1.Find me 2.Find a friend 1.Activate Zoom Service 2.Deactivate Zoom Service 1.View FNF numbers 2.Adding FNF numbers 3.Deleting FNF numbers 1.Transfer of funds from one account to another 2.Balance Inquiry 3.Last Transaction detail 4.Account Top up 1.Mono Top tones list 2.True Top tones list 3.Poly Top tones list

*123#

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Menu Structure for Warid USSD (2/2)

1.Breaking News 2.Namaz Alerts 3.Islamic Services (Ayat & Hadiths) 4.Horoscope Service 1.Subscription Alerts 2.Ball to Ball Updates 1.Zem 1 sec 2.Zem 30 sec 3.Zem 60 and etc 1.SMS package 1 2.SMS package 2 3.SMS package 3 1.Services for Post Paid Subscribers 2.Information for Free minutes and Free SMS 3.Unbilled Amount 1.Activation of MCA service 2.Deactivation of MCA service

*123#

1.Ring Back Tone 2.Location Based Service 3.Zoom Service 4.Friends and Family 5.Mobile Banking 6.Ring tones 7.Urdu Alerts Services 8.Cricket Services 9.Call me Back service 10.Recharge me Service 11.Balance Share Service 12.Tariff Plan Migration 13.SMS Bundle Purchase Service 14.Balance Inquiry Services 15.Missed Called Alerts 16.Subscriber info

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