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Chapter 11 CAP ........................................................................................................................... 11-1 11.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 11-1 11.1.1 Definition and Functions of the Interface ............................................................ 11-1 11.1.2 CAP Implementation in MSOFTX3000 ............................................................... 11-1 11.1.3 Structure of the Protocol Stack ........................................................................... 11-2 11.1.4 Message Structure .............................................................................................. 11-2 11.2 CAP Operations ............................................................................................................. 11-3 11.2.1 Call Related Operations ...................................................................................... 11-3 11.2.2 SMS Related Operations .................................................................................... 11-8 11.3 Basic Signaling Procedures........................................................................................... 11-9

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11.1 Overview
11.1.1 Definition and Functions of the Interface
CAMEL Application Part (CAP) has evolved from the Intelligent Network Application Protocol (INAP) of the wired Intelligent Network (IN). CAP enables signaling interworking between GSM Service Switching Function (gsmSSF), GSM Specialized Resource Function (gsmSRF) and GSM Service Control Function (gsmSCF) of radio IN functional entities, for the purpose of supporting CAMEL services. CAP protocol is one of the parts of the Signaling System No. 7. CAP is the user part of the Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP) in the SS7. CAP uses structured/unstructured dialog capabilities provided by the TCAP protocol, and realizes signaling interaction between functional entities. CAP interface used in the UMTS is shown in Figure 11-1.
gsmSCF CAP CAP gsmSSF MSC Server MAP VLR MSC Server gsmSSF

CAP

gsmSRF

Figure 11-1 CAP interface supported in the UMTS network

11.1.2 CAP Implementation in MSOFTX3000

MSOFTX3000 functions as a MSC Server or GMSC Server in the UMTS R4 networking model. Service Switching Point (SSP) functional entity is built in MSOFTX3000. The CAP protocol is used on the interface between MSOFTX3000 and a Service Control Point (SCP), as shown in Figure 11-2.

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CAP CAP SCP MSC Server/SSP (MSOFTX3000)

Figure 11-2 CAP protocol implementation in MSOFTX3000

11.1.3 Structure of the Protocol Stack

MSOFTX3000 provides two ways to transfer the CAP protocol: TDM based and IP based. The TDM based way is to make use of the services provided by the MTP for information transfer; the IP based way is to make use of the services provided by the SIGTRAN protocol for transmission. The protocol stack is shown in Figure 11-3
CAP (G)MSC Server/SSP (MSOFTX3000) CAP TCAP SCCP MTP3 MTP2 MTP1 SCP CAP TCAP SCCP MTP3 MTP2 MTP1 (G)MSC Server/SSP (MSOFTX3000) CAP TCAP SCCP M3UA SCTP IP MAC CAP SCP CAP TCAP SCCP M3UA SCTP IP MAC

(a) TDM based

(b) IP based

Figure 11-3 Structure of the CAP protocol stack

11.1.4 Message Structure

The structure of a CAP message is shown in Figure 11-4.

MTP Message

SCCP Message

TCAP Message

CAP Message

Figure 11-4 Position of CAP in a link message In SS7, CAP messages are conveyed as the component part of TCAP messages. CAP messages are coded in the Abstract Syntax Notation One (ASN.1) format. There
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is a one-to-one relationship between CAP message types and operation codes in the TCAP component. When a message is transferred, an Invoke ID shall be allocated to each initiated operation. The Invoke ID is mainly used to identify a particular operation in a certain direction of the CAP dialog. By distinguishing the operation code, a component can be translated to the corresponding CAP message. Message translation between CAP and TCAP is implemented by the Functional Entity Access Manager (FEAM).

11.2 CAP Operations

Interaction between functional entities across the mobile intelligent network depends on a variety of operations defined by the CAP protocol. The CAP protocol defines different operation sets in specific phases. MSOFTX3000 supports CAMEL Phase 3. In this phase, the CAP protocol defines 32 CAP operations. 24 operations are call related and others are Short Message Service (SMS) related. The functions of each operation are briefly described as follows.

11.2.1 Call Related Operations

I. Initial DP
This operation is sent by the gsmSSF to the gsmSCF. After detection of a Detection Point (DP) in the Basic Call State Module (BCSM), triggering of an intelligent call procedure is required. The gsmSSF initiates the Initial DP. The "Initial DP" operation contains various information needed by the gsmSCF, such as the calling number, called number, calling subscriber location information, called subscriber location information, subscriber status, etc.

II. RequestReportBCSMEvent
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. According to the service requirements, the gsmSCF can use the RequestReportBCSMEvent to request the gsmSSF for a call related BCSM event. Upon reception of this operation, the gsmSSF records the necessary call related BCSM event to be reported. When the BCSM event is detected, a notification is sent to the gsmSCF by an "EventReportBCSM.

III. EventReportBCSM
This operation is sent by the gsmSSF to the gsmSCF. The gsmSSF has recorded the reported event required in the RequestReportBCSMEvent message sent by the gsmSCF. If the event is detected, a notification is sent to the gsmSCF by using an EventReportBCSM. The gsmSCF will perform further handling according to the event type.
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IV. CallInformationRequest
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. After collection of call related information is required in service operations and management, the gsmSCF can send to the gsmSSF a CallInformationRequest message to collect the following call related information: Call Attempt Elapsed Time Call Stop Time Call Connected Elapsed Time Release Cause The information will be reported by the gsmSSF to the gsmSCF in the CallInformationReport format when the call is released or the collection is completed.

V. CallInformationReport
This operation is sent by the gsmSSF to the gsmSCF. When the gsmSSF receives the CallInformationRequest from the gsmSCF, the gsmSSF sends the required information in the CallInformationReport format to the gsmSCF at call release or collection completion, so that the gsmSCF can collect the call related information. If a gsmSSF is requested by the gsmSCF to report a call information event, the gsmSSF contains the suspended call information report. If the gsmSSF reports the call information event, the call information report suspension will be released.

VI. ApplyCharging
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF, and is used to control the duration of the call. The ApplyCharging operation contains the maximum call duration, the charging tariff change duration and other control parameter used in the call. The actual call duration will be sent in an ApplyChargingReport by the gsmSSF to indicate to the gsmSCF when the call reaches the maximum duration or the call is released by either subscriber.

VII. ApplyChargingReport
This operation is sent by the gsmSSF to the gsmSCF. When the actual call duration reaches the maximum duration specified in the corresponding ApplyCharging operation or the call is released by either subscriber, the gsmSSF sends this operation to inform the gsmSCF about the actual duration and other related information of the call.

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VIII. SendChargingInformation
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. This operation is used to send e-parameters from the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. SendChargingInformation contains the Charge Advice Information (CAI) of the Advice of Charge (AoC). This CAI can be used to replace the MSC generated CAI and inhibit any further generation of CAI.

IX. FurnishChargingInformation
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. According to the service requirements, the gsmSCF sends to the gsmSSF a FurnishChargingInformation message to control output of the charging information at the gsmSSF.

X. Continue
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. The gsmSCF makes use of the Continue operation to instruct the gsmSSF to proceed with the suspended call processing.

XI. Connect
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. According to the service requirements, the gsmSCF makes use of the Connect operation to modify some parameters of the call, such as the called address, calling line identification presentation, etc., so that the call can go on as per the service requirements.

XII. ReleaseCall
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. According to the service requirements, the gsmSCF initiates, at any time of the call, the ReleaseCall operation to request the gsmSSF to release the corresponding call.

XIII. ConnectToResource
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. When subscriber interaction is required, the gsmSCF originates the ConnectToResource operation to instruct the gsmSSF to connection the current call to the gsmSRF, preparing for the subsequent subscriber interaction process.

XIV. PlayAnnouncement
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the assisting gsmSSF/gsmSRF. This operation is used in the user interaction process of intelligent call proceeding. Via this operation, the gsmSCF indicates to the gsmSRF to play an announcement to the user.

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The gsmSSF plays a role of signaling trunk during this process. Upon reception of the operation, the gsmSSF will deliver it to the concerned gsmSRF.

XV. PromptAndCollectInformation
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the assisting gsmSSF/gsmSRF. This operation is used in user interaction process of intelligent call proceeding. Via this operation, the gsmSCF instructs the gsmSRF to play an announcement to the user, in order to require the user to input relative information (e.g. account information and user password). After collecting the information input by the user, the gsmSRF sends it to the gsmSCF in the format of PromptAndCollectInformation. The gsmSSF functions as the signaling trunk in the process. Upon reception of the operation, the gsmSSF will deliver it to the controlled gsmSRF.

XVI. DisconnectForwardConnection
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF/gsmSRF. After user interaction process is completed, the gsmSCF uses this operation to request the gsmSSF/gsmSRF to clear the connection of the specialized resources for the call.

XVII. SpecializeResourceReport
This operation is sent by the gsmSRF to the gsmSCF. The gsmSRF uses this operation to indicate to the gsmSCF that the corresponding PlayAnnouncement operation has been completed.

XVIII. EstablishTemporaryConnection
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the initiating gsmSSF. Due to the requirement by the service or management, the gsmSCF expects to utilize an assist procedure in user interaction. In this case, the gsmSCF actively sends the EstablishTemporaryConnection operation to the initiating gsmSSF, requesting the initiating gsmSSF to create a temporary connection with the assisting gsmSSF/gsmSRF. Upon receipt of the operation, the initiating gsmSSF will initiate an assist request to the corresponding network entity according to the address of the assisting gsmSSF/gsmSRF contained in the operation, so as to enable the appropriate assist procedure.

XIX. AssistRequestInstruction
This operation is sent by the assisting gsmSSF/gsmSRF to the gsmSCF. Upon reception of the assist request from the initiating gsmSSF, the assisting gsmSSF/gsmSRF sends this operation to the gsmSCF to start an assist procedure and makes use of the assisting SSP or independent IP to achieve user interaction.

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XX. CallGap
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. A gsmSSF may provision to the gsmSCF a large volume of message traffic in a relatively short time. If the growing of the traffic exceeds the allowable range, congestion may happen at the gsmSCF. This will prolong the message responding time and increase the call failure rate. Therefore, the gsmSCF can activate a CallGap operation at detecting the congestion, requesting the gsmSSF to slow down the sending of service requests to it.

XXI. ResetTimer
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. This operation is used by the gsmSCF to refresh the status timer of the gsmSSF during the service proceeding, in order to avoid status timeout at the gsmSSF.

XXII. Cancel
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF/gsmSRF, for the purpose of canceling a previously sent PlayAnnouncement operation or PromptAndCollectInformation operation. The gsmSSF/gsmSRF uses an error indication Canceled to notify the gsmSCF of the successful cancellation of the corresponding operation. The Cancel operation can also be used to cancel all suspended

ApplyChargingReport or CallInformationReport operation, and all configured EDP events.

XXIII. ActivityTest
This operation is originated by the gsmSCF to test the normality of the control relationship of the gsmSCF on the gsmSSF/gsmSRF. Upon reception of the ActivityTest operation indication, the gsmSSF/gsmSRF will return the ActivityTest" outcome if the control relationship is normal; otherwise, the gsmSSF/gsmSRF will not perform any handling on it. If an ActivityTest response is not received at the gsmSCF, it indicates that the control relationship between the gsmSCF and the gsmSSF/gsmSRF has failed in some way. Appropriate actions can be taken as per the service requirements.

XXIV. ContinueWithArgument
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. The gsmSCF uses the ContinueWithArgument operation to instruct the gsmSSF to proceed with the suspended call handling. Moreover, this operation also provides additional services for the user (calling or called party).

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11.2.2 SMS Related Operations

I. InitialDPSMS
This operation is sent by the gsmSSF to the gsmSCF. When the gsmSSF determines that triggering of a mobile initial SMS procedure is required, the gsmSSF originates the corresponding procedure by sending the InitialDPSMS operation and requests the gsmSCF to complete the mobile initial SMS procedure.

II. RequestReportSMSEvent
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. The gsmSCF sends the RequestReportSMSEvent operation to the gsmSSF, requesting the gsmSSF to monitor the SMS related event (a success or failure in submitting the short message to the SMSC). At detecting the SMS event, the gsmSSF notifies the gsmSCF of that via an EventReportSMS operation.

III. EventReportSMS
This operation is sent by the gsmSSF to the gsmSCF. The gsmSSF has recorded the reported event required in the RequestReportSMSEvent operation sent by the gsmSCF. If the event is detected, a notification is sent to the gsmSCF by using an EventReportSMS. The gsmSSF will perform further handling according to the event type.

IV. ContinueSMS
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. The gsmSCF uses the ContinueSMS operation to instruct the gsmSSF to proceed with the suspended short message handling.

V. FurnishChargingInformationSMS
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF, for the purpose of controlling the output of charging information at the gsmSSF. The gsmSCF sends charge related information message to record. a logical of short message record. The first FurnishChargingInformationSMS operation leads to the generation of a logical short Receipt subsequent FurnishChargingInformationSMS operations shall overwrite or add the contents of the logical short message record.

VI. ReleaseSMS
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. According to the service requirements, the gsmSCF uses the ReleaseSMS operation to request the gsmSSF

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to release the mobile initial SMS. This operation can be sent only when the controlling relationship exists between the gsmSCF and the gsmSSF.

VII. ResetTimerSMS
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. This operation is used by the gsmSCF to refresh the status timer of the gsmSSF during the short message proceeding, in order to avoid status timeout at the gsmSSF.

VIII. ConnectSMS
This operation is sent by the gsmSCF to the gsmSSF. According to the service requirements, the gsmSCF can make use of the ConnectSMS operation to request the gsmSSF to execute certain SMS handling: routing the short message to a specified target address or affecting other SMS establishment information, etc.

11.3 Basic Signaling Procedures

MSOFTX3000 supports two ways to trigger an intelligent service: subscription information trigger and number segment trigger. Both trigger signaling procedures are illustrated in examples in the following part.

I. Procedure 1
Figure 11-5 depicts the call flow for a mobile prepaid subscriber in the MSCa/VLR/SSP covering scope making a call to a PSTN subscriber, where the O-CSI triggers the intelligent service.

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O-CSI trigger IDP Charging the calling party

RRBE AC Continue IAI ACM ANC . . . ACR ERB RC

CAP messages TUP messages

Figure 11-5 Flow of prepaid subscriber calling PSTN subscriber (O-CSI trigger) 1) The MSCa/VLR/SSP receives the call. According to the calling partys subscription information, the service is triggered in Originating CAMEL Subscription Information (O-CSI) manner. The MSCa/VLR/SSP resident toll area code is directly put in the Location Number parameter of the IDP message. Then the MSCa/VLR/SSP sends the IDP message to the SCPa. 2) After the SCPa receives the IDP message, the SCPa analyzes the calling partys account before anything else is done. If the account is a valid one, determination of the calling tariff rate is done according to the toll area code of the calling party visitor location (Location Number parameter contained in the IDP message), and the called toll area code. In addition to the determination, the balance in the account is converted into conversation duration, and RRBE, AC and Continue are sent to the MSCa/VLR/SSP. 3) 4) The MSCa/VLR/SSP performs the connection according to the called number in the TUP message. At the end of the conversation, either party hooks on. The MSCa/VLR/SSP reports the charging report and the onhook event.

II. Procedure 2
Figure 11-6 depicts the call flow for a mobile prepaid subscriber out of the MSCa/VLR/SSP covering scope making a call to a PSTN subscriber, where the calling party resident MSC/VLR accesses the MSCa/VLR/SSP in OVERLAY mode

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and the MSCa/VLR/SSP analyzes the calling number and triggers the intelligent service based on the number segment.
MSCa/VLR/SSP IAI Number segment trigger IDP Charging the calling party SCPa PSTN

RRBE AC Continue IAI ACM ANC . . . ACR ERB RC

CAP messages TUP messages

Figure 11-6 Flow of prepaid subscriber calling PSTN subscriber (number segment trigger) 1) Upon receipt of the forwarded call, the MSCa/VLR/SSP analyzes the calling number. If the calling party is a prepaid subscriber, the prefix at the front of the called number is converted into the toll area code representing the actual location of the calling party, and is put in the Location Number parameter of the IDP message. The MSCa/VLR/SSP looks up the corresponding SCP address based on the calling number segment, and then sends the IDP message to the SCPa. 2) After the SCPa receives the IDP message, the SCPa analyzes the calling partys account before anything else is done. If the account is a valid one, the tariff rate is determined according to the actual location (Location Number) of the calling party and the called toll area code. The balance in the account is converted into the conversation duration. RRBE, AC and Continue messages are sent to the MSCa/VLR/SSP. 3) 4) The MSCa/VLR/SSP performs the connection according to the called number in the TUP message. At the end of the conversation, either party hooks on. The MSCa/VLR/SSP reports the charging report and the onhook event.

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