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Abstract

The method for implementing an Intelligent Content Rating middleware platform and gateway system provides telecommunications carriers and network operators with the ability to define routing and actions based on HTTP/SIP based content and subscriber context through a powerful, extensible Layer 4-7 switching fabric technology. The disclosed embodiments mediate communications between applications and networks for IP packet flows, personal messaging, location-based services, and billing. Furthermore, the disclosed embodiments enable advanced context-sensitive dialogue scenarios with the wireless subscriber such as, but not limited to, Advice-of-Charge dialogues. The disclosed embodiments permit telecommunications network operators and like entities to introduce real-time rating of data services for both prepaid and postpaid subscribers. Further embodiments include the validation of digital signatures, combined with authentication and non-repudiation techniques to ensure subscriber privacy remains protected.

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