IMS OVERVIEW

IMS stands for IP Multimedia Subsystem It is an evolution to NGN of mobile networks defined by 3GPP in Rel5

SIP IMS SIP

SIP SIP

IP Network

SIP

IMS defines a generic architecture for offering IP based multimedia services on mobile networks. IMS is using SIP - Session Initiation Protocol from IETF - Internet Engineering Task Force as the main control protocol IMS is one of the key parts of the convergence of the mobile and wire-line communication

What is IMS
A new way of communicating..
Before IMS Pre- IMS Communication Multiple Sessions
Voice
Voice SMS Instant Messaging MMS Video Conferencing Application sharing Others

With IMS IMS Supported Communication Single Session

SMS

Instant Messaging

MMS

Multiple Modes of Communication

1 Choice of Communication type 2 Start of session 1

Multiple Modes of Communication

2 Start of session 3 Dynamic choice of modes of communication within one session

Choice of initial mode

Why IMS?
Operator perspective Common foundation for fixed, mobile and enterprise services
Cost effective and quick introduction of new innovative services.

Secure interoperability
Critical for mass-market, person-to-person services. Multi-vendor integration through standardized architecture. Solution also when roaming

Keeps charging relation with user

Adds flexible charging possibilities; off- and online, volume, time, per event, A-party pays, B-Party pays etc.

IMS - A cornerstone for convergence

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Why IMS?
End-user perspective
New, exciting services and enhancements of existing services
Unique services in flexible combinations of voice, text, images, video, games etc. During telephony call being able to share pictures, video and other media.

Same services available regardless of terminal and access type

Services presented to fit terminal and access situation and capabilities.

Ease of use
See in advance who you can contact and how.

Security
Safe to use services. Once authenticated, all IMS services subscribed to can be accessed.

IMS offers a richer user experience

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What is the consumer experience?

Enabling multimedia communication between people

A new communication style enabled by IMS

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UMTS Architecture - R99

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MSC/GMSC Server:
Application Servers Service enablers

WCDMA Core

Application Servers

Services/applications
MSC Server HLR/AuC/FNR GMSC/Transit Server SGW PSTN/ ISDN Internet Intranets Control User data

Control
Service control MGW WCDMA EDGE GSM SGSN

Main MSC Server functions

MGW

Connectivity Mobility management

GGSN Charging control and CDR generation Can control more than one MGW

Media Gateway:
Application Servers

WCDMA Core

Main Media Gateway Service enablers functions

Speech & media processing Setup/release of user data bearers MSC Server

Application Servers

Services/applications

Interfacing between different transport HLR/AuC/FNR GMSC/Transit standards Server SGW Boundary between different networks

Control

Can be controlled by several MSC Servers MGW MGW WCDMA EDGE GSM SGSN

PSTN/ ISDN Internet Intranets

Connectivity
GGSN Control User data
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IMS architecture
SIP Application Servers HSS SIP Application Servers

IMS
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MRF I-CSCF

P-CSCF

CDMA 2000

Fixed

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IMS a cornerstone for Convergence

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Simplified 3GPP IMS Architecture

OSA-SCS CSCF Server P-CSCF S-CSCF (Home Subscriber I-CSCF To secure IMS Maintains the IMS home SIP proxy providing Session Control - Call Entry point to home involvement for the subscriber profile. the access to the Function network roaming May be operator used as a data network based services Provides basic Performs a mapping First point of contact for repository to store service for the subscriber session handling of the static DNS the mobile station
specific data for the AS - using Proxy SIP messages the SIP mapping to the home dynamically allocated (enforce(HSS policyhelps) in GGSN) S-CSCF HSS

SIP-AS

HSS HSS
MRFC
MRFP

SLF

Home Network
MGCF

S-CSCF
I-CSCF P-CSCF

Other

Home / Visited Network

MGCF BGCF MG MG BGCF PSTN CS domain

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Simplified 3GPP IMS Architecture

MRFC MRFP SLF OSA-SCS SIP-AS - Provides Controls the media means media to stream processing locating resources the HSS for in the MRFP resources indicated subscriber. for e.g. - Interprets media mixing, themedia commands from the announcements, media applications analysis ... to control the MRFP
MRFP

HSS HSS
MRFC SLF

Home Network
MGCF

S-CSCF
I-CSCF P-CSCF

Other

Home / Visited Network

MGCF BGCF MG MG BGCF PSTN CS domain

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Simplified 3GPP IMS Architecture

MGCF BGCF MG OSA-SCS SIP-AS - Performs Select either the an bearer MGCF in operators signaling interworking interworking network, between or an MGCF/BGCF between RTP/IP and the the IMS bearers and in another the used PSTN/ISDN/PLMN in the network - May drop out of the networks. PSTN/ISDN/PLMN signaling networks. Controlsafter the MG session establishment connections
MRFP

HSS HSS
MRFC SLF

Home Network
MGCF

S-CSCF
I-CSCF P-CSCF

Other

Home / Visited Network

MGCF BGCF MG MG BGCF PSTN CS domain

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Simplified 3GPP IMS Architecture

OSA-SCS SIP-AS OSA-SCS SIP-AS - Allows the operator to offer network provide SIP based based OSA services for IMS services. users.

HSS HSS
MRFC
MRFP

SLF

Home Network
MGCF

S-CSCF
I-CSCF P-CSCF

Other

Home / Visited Network

MGCF BGCF MG MG BGCF PSTN CS domain

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Call flow in the IMS Architecture

Internal NAPTR

ENUM Server HSS 3 DNS Server 5

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I-CSCF

P-CSCF
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Orig. S/W

Dest. S/W

Originating Carrier 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. End-user dials E.164 to initiate service.

Destination Carrier

(P)roxy-CSCF [Call Session Control Function] issues ENUM service discovery query to on-site or hosted ENUM DNS server for a SIP-URI of the destination CMS. P-CSCF resolves host name within SIP URI using on-site or hosted private DNS infrastructure. S-CSCF sends SIP Invite to destination (I)nterrogating-CSCF. Destination I-CSCF queries Home Subscriber Server to get address of Destination S-CSCF. I-CSCF proxies Invite to destination S-CSCF. Standard SIP/SDP session negotiation follows
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CALL FLOW
ENUM DNS Service

3. DNS returns NAPTR

record containing SIP URL to Calling Party UA

2. Calling party proxy UAC

queries DNS for endpoint location Query 4.3.2.1.5.5.2.0.2.1.e164.arpa?

Response sip:name@domain.com

Call Setup

1. The caller dials

the persons telephone number Sip sip:name@domain.com

Dial +1-202-555-1234

4. Calling party UA
Sip Proxy connects the call Sip Proxy

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Summary
Convergence is different in different places. Convergence will be implemented in three dimensions User Services, Devices and Network. IMS is the cornerstone for convergence. IMS is based on mature and globally accepted standards. Key IMS benefit is horizontalization effect across applications and access technologies. It enables operators to launch new services with fast time to market Comprehensive activities ongoing to secure end to end solution including terminals The evolution starting point, requirements and need are unique for each Operator/Service Provider.

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What new services can IMS provide ?

Wilderness Internet

Zoo IMS

IMS provides a protected environment for IP services Better QoS and security are possible

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TDM call with SS7 signaling

SIMPLE, Tested and Easy

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IMS session with SIP signaling

Multiple Services, Multiple protocols and Multiple Media

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Thank You !!

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