Camel Network Entities

This looks at the network entities and their function that are needed in the Camel network, which include the HLR, the MSC, the GMSC, the VLR, the GSM Service Switching Function (gsmSSF), the GSM Service Control Function (gsmSCF) and the GSM Specialised Resourse Function (gsmSRF). The different possible network configurations.

The Camel Application Protocol (CAP)

The SS7 protocol stack and how CAP fits into the model. How CAP utilises the SS7 Signalling Connection Control Part (SCCP) for network addressing. How CAP utilises the SS7 Transaction Capabilities Application Part (TCAP) for resource allocation and identification. Interworking of Camel with ETSI CS1 INAP.

Camel Services

The supplementary services supported by Camel and what they can provide to the customer. This includes CLIP,CLIR, COLP, COLR, Call Forwarding, Call Holding, Closed User Groups (CUGs) and Advice of Charge (AOC)

Camel Services Functionality

Camel procedures during mobile originated calls. Camel procedures during mobile terminated calls. Subscriber interactions with the Camel environment. Charging activities available in Camel

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