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One or more "normalization" functions can be created to format things like phone numbers, IP addresses into common inputs. The following types of normalization can be performed on the feed:
Normalization Function Type | Definition |
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Phone Number | Normalize the Phone Number |
Country | Normalize Country and Country Code |
Carrier | Normalize Wireless Carrier Source |
Network | Normalize the network |
Date/Time | Normalize the date and or time |
Usage Identifiers | Normalize usage identifiers |
Units of Time | Normalize units of measure (time, data etc.) |
Mathematical functions like Sum or Multiplication can also be performed on feeds in order to prepare them for rating. For example, a source that sends data usage in Upload and Download will have to have a sum process applied as well as possible normalization on the whole or parts to a standard unit (i.e. KB).
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