Converging NGN Wireline and Mobile 3G Networks with IMS: Converging NGN and 3G Mobile
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Summary
Focusing on the future network architecture and its main principles, Converging NGN Wireline and Mobile 3G Networks with IMS provides a comprehensive view of the methods, functions, network elements, and the interfaces among them that enable the building of a service agnostic and access agnostic session control layer based on the IMS standards.
After an introduction to IMS principles with market trends, technological innovations, migration issues, and global standards, the book describes converged session control and multimedia handling with ID management, service profiles, and event and applications triggering as well as admission procedures for different types of access networks. Subsequent chapters tackle the all-important aspects of IP charging mechanisms, service-based quality of service, security, border control, and legacy services, enabling a thorough appreciation of the full network requirements. Wherever possible, the author points out the convergence of standards and details different specifications and terminology for TISPAN and 3GPP.
Delivering deep insight into the role of IMS in fixed line and mobile networks, this book explains the new technologies from concepts to detailed techniques to give a clear understanding of how the next generation of converged communication can be achieved with managed quality, security, and chargeability.
Table of Contents
IMS Concepts
Introduction to IMS
IMS Principles
IMS Services Environment
Combining Technologies in IMS
The Role of the Standards in IMS
Introduction to the IMS Architecture
Evolving Services
Implementation Issues
IMS Standards
The Standards Scope and Uses
The Standards Organizations
The Converged IMS Standard Components
Session Control
Session Control Elements
The IMS Session Initiation
The Session Call Model
Media Resources
Control of Application Servers
Session Routing
Mid-Session Management
Session Termination
Session Charging Procedures
Special Sessions
Network Admission
Network Admission Overview
The Network Attachment Process
Authentication Procedures
Registration Procedures
Profiles and ID Management
Data Repository Principles
Mobile Networks Data Repository
NGN Data Repository
User Identity Management
Server Identities and Addresses
Routing Data Support Elements
Policy and Quality-of-Service Control
Principles for QoS
Generic IMS QoS Management
The 3GPP QoS Architecture
The NGN QoS
The IP Border and Security
Border Management
Security Aspects
Security Mechanisms
Network Address Translation
The Converged Network Border
Aspects of Mobile 3G and NGN Border
Control Border Elements
The Session Border Controller
State Security
Charging
Basic Principles
The Offline Charging Subsystem
The Online Charging Subsystem
Integrating IMS Charging
Policy and Charging Control
Charging for Different Access Networks
Circuit-Switched Network Interworking
IMS Connectivity with CSN
PSTN Emulation
Blended Services
IMS-Based Transit
WLAN Interworking
WLAN Concepts
WLAN Integration with 3GPP IMS
NGN WLAN
Appendix A: The IMS Protocols
Appendix B: Abbreviations
Appendix C: Sources and References
Appendix D: Standard Reference Points
Appendix E: Terms and Definitions
Editorial Reviews
From the Foreword
“…a very timely contribution to this field. It is suitable for both lay people wanting to understand the building blocks and drivers of IMS as well as more skilled practitioners wanting to brush up on technical details and close some gaps in their knowledge.”
—Mick Reeve, Fellow of the International Engineering Consortium and the Royal Academy of Engineering, Retired Chief Architect of BT Group CTO
