Methods for Providing Overdraft Protection for Post-Paid Communication Service Plans

Methods for adding minutes to a calling plan having a calling plan period. The methods including determining whether a threshold number of minutes have been reached during the calling plan period; and incrementally adding minutes to the calling plan when the threshold number of minutes has been reached. The cost per minute of the added minutes is less than the high-cost per minute rate normally associated with exceeding the threshold number of minutes during the calling plan period.

Wireless local area network (wlan) gateway system

The invention of present provides for real-time authentication and billing gateway for WLAN traffic. Notably, the improved method for implementing a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) gateway system enables telecommunications network operators (and like entities) to rate and bill for services accessed by the wireless user. The logic of the invention supports and furthers the art in regard to advanced real-time rating/billing in addition to providing for a variety of replenishment mechanism for casual users via pre-paid vouchers and credit cards.

Method and apparatus for providing automatic international and local call dialing in a mobile communication terminal

A method and apparatus for providing automatic international and local call dialing in a mobile communication terminal. The apparatus includes a country identification unit for receiving country identification information from a network in which the mobile communication terminal is currently located; a memory for storing country identification information, a country codes, and international access codes corresponding to the country codes; and a controller for extracting from the memory a country code corresponding to the country identification information received from the country identification unit, comparing the extracted country code with a country code included in a phone number for an outgoing call, and making a local call or an international call according to whether the country codes are identical.

Inserting Value into Customer Account at Point of Sale Using a Customer Account Identifier

A method of adding a value to a customer account is provided. A request to add a value to a customer account of a customer is received from a point of sale terminal. The request may comprise value identification data associated with the value and account identification data associated with the customer account. The customer account identification data may be entered at the point of sale. The request may be associated with a purchase of the value. The value may be caused to be added to the customer account. During subsequent value purchase transactions, additional value may be added to the account. 160-. (canceled)61. A method of adding a value to a pre-existing customer account with a specific provider , the method utilizing an electronic central processor in selective communication with a computerized point of sale (POS) system and the provider , the method comprising: value identification data associated with the value;', 'account identification data associated with the pre-existing customer account;, 'receiving, at the electronic central processor, from the computerized POS system a request to add a value to the pre-existing customer account, comprisingdetermining, by the electronic central processor, the specific provider based on the account identification data received from the computerized POS system; andproviding, by the electronic central processor, to the processor of the specific provider, information that identifies the value and information that identifies the pre-existing customer account.62. The method of claim 61 , wherein the information that identifies the pre-existing customer account is the account identification data.63. The method of claim 61 , wherein the information that identifies the value is the value identification data.64. The method of claim 61 , wherein the information that identifies the value is an amount of the value.65. The method of claim 61 , wherein at least one of the value identification data and the account identification ...

Operations method for providing wireless communication services

The present invention is directed to an improved operations method for a wireless communication system. The improved business method, operations method, network and system of the present invention includes the steps of delivering cellular services to the mass market, reducing peak capacity, increasing overall capacity utilization, improving capital utilization, providing an “all-you-can-eat” pricing model, and designing capacity based upon where the users live, work, and play.

SECURE MECHANISM FOR SUBSIDY LOCK ENFORCEMENT

A malicious party may attempt to avoid a mobile network operator (MNO) contract involved with subsidy-lock by inserting an interfering piece of hardware called a proxy SIM in a device. The device provided herein uses an authentication technique to guard against a proxy-SIM attack. The device includes a secure element (SE) with subscriber identity module (SIM) functionality present on the SE. The device sends the SE a nonce to be signed over. The SE signs using a public key infrastructure (PKI) private key of the SE and provides a response. The device evaluates whether the response contains a valid signature. If the validation is successful, the device relies on SIM data provided in the response to continue with activation of the device, so that the device can provide services under the MNO contract. If the validation fails, the device will not attempt to access network services with the SIM functionality. 1. A method comprising: generating a nonce;', 'sending to the SE a first request comprising the nonce;', 'receiving a response, wherein: i) the response comprises a payload, ii) the payload comprises information associated with the SIM functionality, and iii) the response comprises a cryptographic signature;', 'providing, via the AP, a first indication on a user interface; and', 'when the cryptographic signature is not correct, 'sending the information associated with the SIM functionality to the AP.', 'when the cryptographic signature is correct], 'by a device comprising an application processor (AP) and a baseband processor, wherein the device houses a secure element (SE), and subscriber identity module (SIM) functionality is present on the SE2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: 'receiving, via the AP, an input that triggers activation of the SIM functionality.', 'prior to the generating the nonce3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: 'determining that the cryptographic signature is not correct based on the nonce and a public key of the SE.', ' ...

NETWORK SLICE BASED BILLING

Techniques are described herein for network sliced based billing. In one example, a control center obtains, from a charging system, a charging data record that includes an indication of a network slice associated with a chargeable telecommunications event. Based on the indication of the network slice, the control center identifies a charging rate for the chargeable telecommunications event and applies the charging rate to the chargeable telecommunications event.

Method and System for Location-Dependent Billing for Services

A method for location-dependent billing for a services that are available to a mobile terminal, a local communication connection is set up to a fixably installed external location tag with a corresponding wireless interface between the fixably installed tag and the mobile terminal, the method including the steps of accessing the external location tag and transmitting a billing rate code from the external location tag to the mobile terminal, forwarding the billing rate code from the mobile terminal to a central unit of a mobile communication network, in which the mobile terminal is logged, determining a geographic location identification of the external location tag by evaluation of the billing rate code at the central unit, and selecting a billing rate for billing for the service available to the user based on the billing rate code at the central unit.

OPERATIONS METHOD FOR PROVIDING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SERVICES

The present invention is directed to an improved operations method for a wireless communication system. The improved business method, operations method, network and system of the present invention includes the steps of delivering cellular services to the mass market, reducing peak capacity, increasing overall capacity utilization, improving capital utilization, providing an “all-you-can-eat” pricing model, and designing capacity based upon where the users live, work, and play. 120-. (canceled)21. A computing device including a server computer to support wireless communication , the computing device to:facilitate establishment of one or more wireless communication services, wherein the one or more wireless communication services include a data service offered according to a subscription plan; andprovide the one or more wireless communication services over a network.22. The computing device of claim 21 , wherein the subscription plan is based on a flat-rate fee to be received in multiple installments over a period of time.23. The computing device of claim 21 , wherein the data service offers access to the Internet claim 21 , wherein the Internet is capable of being accessed using one or more computing devices including one or more mobile computing devices.24. The computing device of claim 21 , wherein the one or more wireless communication services comprise a voice service offered according to the subscription plan.25. The computing device of claim 24 , wherein the voice service offers long-distance calling based on a nationwide coverage claim 24 , wherein the long-distance calling is capable of being performed using the one or more computing devices.26. The computing device of claim 21 , wherein the one or more wireless communication services comprise Short Message Service (SMS) according to the subscription plan claim 21 , wherein the SMS is capable of being performed using the one or more computing devices.27. A method for supporting wireless communication claim 21 ...

Method and apparatus for over-the-air activation of neighborhood cordless-type services

A method for providing local cordless service comprises the steps of receiving subscriber neighborhood zone selection input so that a mobile telephone equipped subscriber may place or receive calls for a fixed rate, for example, per month without having to pay radio frequency air time charges any time they are located within their selected subscribed-to zones. If the subscribed-to zones are adjacent to one another and the mobile subscriber roans from one zone to another, the subscriber may continue their fee call uninterrupted and without paying air time charges. However, when the subscriber mans outside their subscribed-to zones they may be switched from the present local cordless services t conventional personal communications services and pay air time charges. However for an active call. No air-time charges are incurred as the user transitions between the cellular/DPCS environment and the local cordless service environment.

CUSTOMIZED SERVICE PLAN GENERATION

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are described for generating customized service plans for a wireless telecommunications network. An operator of a wireless telecommunications network may allow users to access the network in accordance with a service plan, which may specify terms and conditions associated with usage of the network (e.g., types of usage, amounts of usage, geographic areas, associated mobile devices and users, subscription fees, etc.). Customized, user-specific service plans for the wireless network may be generated and implemented by determining that a user satisfies one or more criteria for applying service plan modifications. A user may be required to agree to specified conditions, such as upgrading a mobile device or subscribing for a specified time period, in order to accept a customized service plan. Multiple modifications may be applied to a base service plan, and plans and/or modifications for which the user is eligible may be identified. 1. A system comprising:a data store configured to store information regarding one or more users of wireless telecommunications services, service plan customization criteria, and computer-executable instructions; and receive, from a target computing device, a request to generate a service plan for a first user of the one or more users;', 'obtain, from the data store, a service plan customization criterion and information regarding the first user, wherein the service plan customization criterion is associated with a service plan modification;', 'determine, based at least in part on the information regarding the first user, that the first user satisfies the service plan customization criterion;', 'obtain, without user input, a base service plan for the first user;', 'generate a modified service plan based at least in part on the base service plan and the service plan modification; and', 'transmit the modified service plan to the target computing device in response to the request., 'a processor in ...

System and method to determine network usage

A method includes determining, at a network tracking system, a first usage value for a user account during a time interval by applying a first correction factor to a first data value determined from a first cell count of cell counter data retrieved from a network device of a network. The method also includes determining, at the network tracking system, a second usage value for the user account during the time interval based on session information from a plurality of network devices of the network. The method further includes generating a cumulative usage value based on the first usage value and the second usage value.

Method and System for Location-Dependent Billing for Services

A method for location-dependent billing for a services that are available to a mobile terminal, a local communication connection is set up to a fixably installed external location tag with a corresponding wireless interface between the fixably installed tag and the mobile terminal, the method including the steps of accessing the external location tag and transmitting a billing rate code from the external location tag to the mobile terminal, forwarding the billing rate code from the mobile terminal to a central unit of a mobile communication network, in which the mobile terminal is logged, determining a geographic location identification of the external location tag by evaluation of the billing rate code at the central unit, and selecting a billing rate for billing for the service available to the user based on the billing rate code at the central unit. 120-. (canceled)21. A tag , comprising:a storage operable to maintain data related to a network; anda transmitter operable to wirelessly provide the network-related data to a mobile terminal via a local communication connection,wherein the mobile terminal is operable to gain access to the network by transmitting the wirelessly-provided, network-related data to a control unit of the network and by causing payment of an access fee based on the wirelessly-provided, network-related data.22. The tag of claim 21 , wherein the network is a mobile communication network.23. The tag of claim 21 , wherein the mobile terminal is operable to setup the local communication connection via a wireless interface.24. The tag of claim 21 , wherein the transmitter is operable according to the ZigBee standard claim 21 , the Bluetooth standard or a Near Field Communication (NFC) standard.25. The tag of claim 21 , wherein the local communication connection between the mobile terminal and the tag is secured.26. The tag of claim 21 , wherein the tag comprises a security component operable to secure the tag.27. The tag of claim 21 , wherein the ...

Inserting Value into Customer Account at Point of Sale Using a Customer Account Identifier

A method of adding a value to a customer account is provided. A request to add a value to a customer account of a customer is received from a point of sale terminal. The request may comprise value identification data associated with the value and account identification data associated with the customer account. The customer account identification data may be entered at the point of sale. The request may be associated with a purchase of the value. The value may be caused to be added to the customer account. During subsequent value purchase transactions, additional value may be added to the account. 160-. (canceled)61. A method of adding a value to a pre-existing customer account with a specific provider , the method utilizing an electronic central processor in selective communication with a computerized point of sale (POS) system and the provider , the method comprising: value identification data associated with the value;', 'account identification data associated with the pre-existing customer account;, 'receiving, at the electronic central processor, from the computerized POS system a request to add a value to the pre-existing customer account, comprisingdetermining, by the electronic central processor, the specific provider based on the account identification data received from the computerized POS system; andproviding, by the electronic central processor, to the processor of the specific provider, information that identifies the value and information that identifies the pre-existing customer account.62. The method of claim 61 , wherein the information that identifies the pre-existing customer account is the account identification data.63. The method of claim 61 , wherein the information that identifies the value is the value identification data.64. The method of claim 61 , wherein the information that identifies the value is an amount of the value.65. The method of claim 61 , wherein at least one of the value identification data and the account identification ...

Integrated customer web station for web based call management

A Web-based call routing management workstation application which allows authorized customers to control toll free routing and monitor call center status. An architecture including one or more web servers located in a firewalled demilitarized zone (DMZ) as communications medium between the customer workstations at the customer sites and the enterprise back-end applications providing the call routing management services, provides a secure infrastructure for accessing the enterprise applications via the otherwise insecure public Internet. The present invention enables creation and management of call by call routing rules by a customer with a workstation having an Internet access and a supported Web browser. The customized rules may be tested and/or debugged via the Web-enabled workstation, using a debugger/tester which runs the routing rules under a simulated environment. In addition, customers may provision hierarchies for their business; create, modify or delete agent pools; manipulate capacity tables; and define quota schemes, value lists and schedule tables, all at the customer site via the Web-enabled workstation. The present invention also enables the customers to view near real-time displays of call center ACD statistics and peg counts based on routing rules, as well as, run provisioning and statistical reports on provisioning and statistical data and also to extract the data for further analysis. Additionally, the present invention supports foreign language and branding features on a graphical user interface. An infrastructure is provided which enables secure initiation, acquisition, and presentation of the call manager functionalities to customers from any computer workstation having a web browser and located anywhere in the world.

使用于通用移动通信系统的装置

本实用新型涉及一种使用于通用移动通信系统的装置，以于无线局域网络与所述通用移动通信系统之间进行使用者设备交接，包括：使用者设备；通讯装置，其设置于该通用移动通信系统中，用于利用移动网际协议直接将数据通讯由所述通用移动通信系统通讯至所述无线局域网络；授权装置，其设置于该通用移动通信系统中，用于为该使用者设备提供授权、鉴权及会计服务，即使于该使用者透过该无线局域网络进行通讯时。本实用新型的有益效果：由于采用了上述装置，因此本实用新型能够实现无线局域网络及通用移动通信系统间使用者设备的交接。

System for tight inter-working between wireless local area network(wlan) and universal mobile telecommunication systems(umts)

PLMN, WLAN IP GW, 이 PLMN과 WIP-GW 사이에 핸드오버를 제공하는 Iur 인터페이스를 구비한 시스템에 있어서, 이동 인터넷 프로토콜(Mobile IP)은 PLMN(홈 에이전트)과 WLAN 사이의 세션 관리 및 데이터 터널링을 제공한다. WIP-GW는 PLMN 쪽으로 외부 에이전트로서 동작한다. 등록, 인증 및 가입자 관리를 위한 서비스는 DIAMETER를 통해 PLMN MIP에 의해 제공되며, PLMN의 HLR/HSS 및 CGF에서 동작한다. 느슨한 상호 연동 시나리오를 제공하기 위해 단일 구조를 이용하면, Iur 인터페이스 및 MIP가 없는 단일 구조는 느슨한 상호 연동 구조가 된다. MUTS PLMN 과금 플랫폼은 DIAMETER/UMTS 상호 연동을 통하여 만들어진다. UMTS PLMN HSS/HLR에 의해 인증이 제공된다. 그 구조 개념은 다른 액세스 기술의 상호 연동을 UMTS로 커버하기 위하여 확대될 수 있다. In a system with a PLMN, WLAN IP GW, and Iur interface providing handover between the PLMN and WIP-GW, the Mobile Internet Protocol (Mobile IP) provides session management and data tunneling between the PLMN (Home Agent) and WLAN. To provide. WIP-GW acts as an external agent towards the PLMN. Services for registration, authentication and subscriber management are provided by PLMN MIP through DIAMETER and operate on HLR / HSS and CGF of PLMN. Using a single structure to provide a loose interworking scenario, a single structure without the Iur interface and MIP becomes a loose interworking structure. The MUTS PLMN billing platform is created through DIAMETER / UMTS interoperability. Authentication is provided by the UMTS PLMN HSS / HLR. The architectural concept can be extended to cover the interworking of other access technologies with UMTS.

Management server

Method and device for transmission and routing of speech telephone calls in computer network with package switching

FIELD: radio engineering. SUBSTANCE: invention is related to method and architecture for transmission and routing of speech signals over network with package switching, specifically, to method and system for routing and exchange of speech signals between switched public telephone network and computer network with package switching. Functional capabilities of method are widened as conversion between protocols of computer network with package switching and protocols of telephone network with channel switching is carried out by one or assemblage of telephone switchboards connected to computer network with package switching and to telephone network with channel switching. Routing of telephone conversations between assemblage of telephone switchboards connected to computer network with package switching is realized by one or assemblage of routing servers connected to computer network with package switching or to client local computer. EFFECT: widened functional capabilities of method and device. 19 cl, 9 dwg сос ПЧ сэ (19) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ ВИ” 2 173 028 ' (51) МПК? 13) С2 Н 04 12/56, 12/46, 12/66 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 98108768/09, 08.10.1996 (24) Дата начала действия патента: 08.10.1996 (30) Приоритет: 13.10.1995 1$ 08/542,641 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.04.2000 (46) Дата публикации: 27.08.2001 (56) Ссылки: 4$ 5008878 А, 16.04.1991. $Ц 1254588, 30.08.1986. $Ц 1690210 АЛ, 07.11.1991. 9$ 5396494 А, 07.03.1995. 4$ 4915903, 04.12.1990. 4$ 5014266 А, 07.05.1991. \!О 93126108 А_2, 23.12.1993. ЕР 0648434 АЛ, 12.04.1995. (85) Дата перевода заявки РСТ на национальную фазу: 13.05.1998 (86) Заявка РСТ: 1$ 96/16096 (08.10.1996) (87) Публикация РСТ: М/О 97/14238 (17.04.1997) (98) Адрес для переписки: 129010, Москва, ул. Большая Спасская 25, стр.3, ООО "Городисский и Партнеры", Кузнецову Ю.Д. (71) Заявитель: Нет2Фон, Инк. (1$) (72) Изобретатель: ДЖОУНАС Говард (ЦЗ), РААБ Эрик (1$), ГОУЛДБЕРГ ...

Method, computer program and computer system for a prepaid telecommunication service

The invention relates to a method for a prepaid telecommunication service, comprising the following steps: first transmission of a booking amount from a first telecommunication device and an identifier associated with the first telecommunication device to a server, production of a temporary booking identifier in the server, storage in the server of the temporary booking identifier with the identifier associated with the first telecommunication device acting as a key, second transmission of the temporary booking identifier to the first telecommunication device, third transmission of the temporary identifier, the identifier associated with the first telecommunication device and an identifier associated with the second telecommunication device to the server.

Cellular system, apparatus and method for enabling simultaneous access to multiple service providers

A cellular telecommunication system and a method of operating the same, comprises a plurality of cellular service providers, mobile virtual network operators and value-added service providers who are able to simultaneously provide their service components to mobile stations which are capable of enabling users to easily choose the providers of their choice, determining or automatically select the most suitable providers as per the provider assignment criteria and service related parameters, which may be defined by users, generated by their mobile stations and / or downloaded from the service providers. The architecture of the present system makes it possible to support new functionalities and applications that may not be possible with conventional and prior-art systems.

Cellular system, apparatus and method for enabling simultaneous access to multiple service providers

A cellular telecommunication system and a method of operating the same, comprises a plurality of cellular service providers, mobile virtual network operators and value-added service providers who are able to simultaneously provide their service components to mobile stations which are capable of enabling users to easily choose the providers of their choice, determining or automatically select the most suitable providers as per the provider assignment criteria and service related parameters, which may be defined by users, generated by their mobile stations and / or downloaded from the service providers. The architecture of the present system makes it possible to support new functionalities and applications that may not be possible with conventional and prior-art systems.

Method and system for restricting mobility using unique encrypted chargers

A method and system for disabling a mobile unit to handle a call processing function, after being away from its charging unit longer than a predetermined time period, allows a service provider to limit the mobility of the mobile unit with respect to its companion charging unit. Consequently, the service provider may limit the mobility of the mobile unit in a limited area, such as in a wireless local loop.

Mobile phone with internal accounting

A mobile phone system with a mobile phone having internal accounting capabilities for real time call debiting to account for the billing parameters of a mobile phone unit that is operated in a multi zone communication network with a complex rate structure, the mobile phone unit having an internal processor with accessible internal memory for storing the accounting program and call data for each call, a clock and circuit means for activating and deactivating the phone, the accounting program including an updatable rate table and a complex billing algorithm for calculating the account status on the fly including multiple rate structure factors such as long distance calls, international calls with country independent local charges, charges for roaming per day and/or roaming per minute, and call surcharges, where the account status of the mobile phone is calculated in real time for decrementing a debit account or calculating an account charge on demand, the mobile debit phone having a signal for alerting the user of account status which is preferably a display of real time account status, the mobile phone system including a communication system for activating and programming a new phone unit over the airways and upgrading the account status in rate table in the phone unit over the airways.

Management server and mobile terminal

A management server includes a determination unit and a notification unit. The determination unit determines a communication network to which a mobile terminal connectable to a plurality of the communication networks by one telephone number is connecting. The notification unit issues a notice on the communication network connecting to the mobile terminal based on a result of the determination by the determination unit.

Management server and mobile terminal

A management server includes a determination unit and a notification unit. The determination unit determines a communication network to which a mobile terminal connectable to a plurality of the communication networks by one telephone number is connecting. The notification unit issues a notice on the communication network connecting to the mobile terminal based on a result of the determination by the determination unit.

Method and system for data rating for wireless devices

A method and system for rating a data communication session between a network and a wireless device is disclosed. According to an exemplary aspect of the method, the method monitors a series of events, namely, a setup event, a begin event and an end event, which take place during a communication session. The monitoring of such events is accomplished by a data rating application which resides on the wireless device. By monitoring such events, the data rating application is then able to rate the communication session using a number of rating methods. The rating method selected includes both how to meter the data transmitted during a data communication session and determine the rate to be applied to each metered increment. Examples of methods used to meter the data include time and volume. Different rating methods which can be used to rate the communication session include, for example, application, data utilization, source of data, data type, class of service, quality of service and transmission efficiency.

accounting method by authentication of mobile telecommunication company

본 발명은 사회 활동을 하는 대부분의 현대인에게 보급되어 있는 이동전화 단말기를 소지한 구매자가 가입한 이동통신 회사를 인증 기관으로 하여 자동 판매기와 구매자 사이에서 자동으로 대금 결제가 가능하도록 한 대금 결제 방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명은 이동전화부가 구비된 상품/서비스 제공자와 구매자의 이동통신 단말기 및 이동통신 회사가 무선 통신망으로 연결되고, 회원인 상기 상품/서비스 제공자와 상기 구매자의 결제 계좌가 구축된 대금결제 서버와 상기 이동통신 회사가 유선 통신망으로 연결되어 수행되는 이동통신 회사를 인증 기관으로 한 대금 결제 방법에 있어서, (a) 상기 상품/서비스 제공자가 구매자의 이동전화 번호와 구매자가 선택한 상품/서비스 대금 정보를 상기 이동통신 회사에 무선으로 전송하여 구매자 인증을 요청하는 단계; (b) 상기 이동통신 회사가 상기 이동전화 번호를 호출하여 비밀번호를 입력받는 단계; (c) 상기 이동통신 회사가 상기 단계 (b)에서 입력받은 비밀번호가 기등록된 비밀번호와 일치하는 경우에 상기 대금결제 서버에 구매자 인증 승인 정보 및 상기 상품/서비스 대금 정보를 전송하는 단계 및 (d) 상기 대금결제 서버가 상기 구매자의 결제 계좌로부터 상기 상품/서비스 제공자의 결제 계좌로 상기 상품/서비스 대금을 이체하는 단계를 포함하여 이루어진 것 특징으로 한다.

Methods and systems for performing authentication and authorization in a user-device environment

A method of authenticating a caller and authorizing a callee in a user-device environment may include receiving, by a gateway, a logon request comprising information associated with a caller and determining whether the caller is a subscriber based on at least a portion of the received caller information. If the caller is a subscriber, an other gateway may receive information associated with a callee who belongs to a contact list associated with the caller. The other gateway may determine whether the callee is authorized based on at least the callee information and the caller information, and if the callee is authorized, a call between the caller and the callee may be connected.

Prompted electronic mobile-service information communications with validation

An electronic service information data (including, e.g., an electronic coupon) is sent to a user in response to interaction at a merchant-media arrangement. According to one example embodiment, a user with a user-communications device views information conveyed by the merchant-media arrangement. In response to communication between the user-communications device and the merchant-media arrangement, the user-communications device and the merchant-media arrangement cooperate to generate a merchant-information-request signal that includes at least a merchant-media ID code for the merchant-media arrangement. The merchant-information-request signal is then used to generate a user-redeemable electronic service information that corresponds to the information conveyed by the merchant-media arrangement (e.g., via the merchant-media ID code). In a more specific embodiment, the electronic service information is sent in a Java Midlet that is downloaded for access and activation by the user. With this approach, users can conveniently request and/or receive electronic service information at a point-of-use media display.

A method and system for data rating for wireless devices

네트워크 및 무선 장치 간의 데이터 통신 세션을 레이팅하는 방법 및 시스템을 개시하고 있다. 예시적인 실시예에 있어서, 상기 방법은 데이터 통신 세션 동안에 일어나는 일련의 이벤트들, 즉, 셋-업 이벤트, 개시 이벤트 및 종료 이벤트를 모니터한다. 이러한 이벤트들의 모니터링은 무선 장치에 존재하는 데이터 레이팅 애플리케이션에 의해 달성된다. 이러한 이벤트들을 모니터링함으로써, 데이터 레이팅 애플리케이션은 다수의 레이팅 옵션들을 이용하여 통신 세션을 레이팅할 수 있다. 선택된 레이팅 옵션은 데이터 통신 세션 동안 전송된 데이터를 미터링하고 각기 미터링된 증분에 적용될 레이트를 결정하는 방법을 포함한다. 데이터를 미터링하는데 이용된 방법의 예들은 시간 및 용량을 포함한다. 통신 세션을 레이팅하는데 이용될 수 있는 상이한 레이팅 옵션들은 예컨대 애플리케이션, 데이터 활용, 데이터 소스, 서비스 클래스, 서비스 질 및 전송 효율을 포함한다. A method and system are disclosed for rating a data communication session between a network and a wireless device. In an exemplary embodiment, the method monitors a series of events that occur during the data communication session, namely set-up event, start event and end event. Monitoring of these events is accomplished by the data rating application present in the wireless device. By monitoring these events, the data rating application can rate the communication session using a number of rating options. The selected rating option includes a method of metering data transmitted during the data communication session and determining the rate to be applied to each metered increment. Examples of the method used to meter the data include time and capacity. Different rating options that can be used to rate a communication session include, for example, application, data utilization, data source, class of service, quality of service and transmission efficiency. 데이터 레이팅, 데이터 통신 세션, 무선 장치, 미터링 방법, 레이팅 방법 Data Ratings, Data Communication Sessions, Wireless Devices, Metering Methods, Rating Methods

Method and device for protection in system of data processing

FIELD: physics, computer engineering. ^ SUBSTANCE: invention is related to systems for data processing and in particular, to methods and devices for protection and devices for protection in data processing system. Method and device for protection of transmissions. Every user is provided with registration key. Updated long-term broadcasting key is coded with the help of registration key and is periodically represented to user. Updated short-term key is coded with the help of broadcasting key and is periodically represented to user. Broadcasts are then coded with help of short-term key, where user decodes broadcasting message with the help of short-term key. One version of realisation provides coding of channel level content. The other version of realisation provides for continuous coding. ^ EFFECT: increased noise immunity of data transmission. ^ 51 cl, 14 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 356 170 (13) C2 (51) МПК H04L 9/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 08.07.2003 US 10/615,882 (73) Патентообладатель(и): КВЭЛКОММ ИНКОРПОРЕЙТЕД (US) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.07.2006 2 3 5 6 1 7 0 (45) Опубликовано: 20.05.2009 Бюл. № 14 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2001/0029581, A1, 11.10.2001. RU 2091983, C1, 27.09.1997. RU 2077113, C1, 10.04.1997. US Re.33.189, 27.05.1990. US 5117457, A, 26.05.1992. 2 3 5 6 1 7 0 R U (86) Заявка PCT: US 2004/021847 (08.07.2004) C 2 C 2 (85) Дата перевода заявки PCT на национальную фазу: 08.02.2006 (87) Публикация PCT: WO 2005/006643 (20.01.2005) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б.Спасская, 25, стр.3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры", пат.пов. Ю.Д.Кузнецову, рег.№ 595 (54) СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЗАЩИТЫ В СИСТЕМЕ ОБРАБОТКИ ДАННЫХ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к системам обработки данных, в частности к способам и устройствам для защиты в системе обработки ...

levy system of deferred payment for communication using card of communication for prepayment

본 발명은 선불제 통신카드를 이용한 후불제 과금 시스템에 관한 것으로 선불제 통신카드의 식별번호를 자동으로 다이얼링하는 중계기가 장착된 전화기와; 상기 전화기의 송신신호를 검색하여 전화요금에 관한 정보를 관리하고, 상기 전화기에 대한 정보를 저장하는 중앙서버와; 선불제 통신카드와 상기 전화기를 이용하여 전화를 걸 수 있는 회원으로 가입하며 제공한 개인에 대한 정보를 포함하고 있는 회원데이터베이스와; 상기 회원이 전화를 사용하여 발생하는 전화요금에 대한 대금을 누적 계산하는 과금모듈과; 상기 과금모듈에서 계산된 전화요금과 상기 전화요금에 대한 정보가 저장되는 과금데이터베이스와; 상기 과금데이터베이스에 저장된 사용요금이 상기 회원이 가입시 선불제 통신카드에 충전한 충전금액을 초과할 우려가 있는 경우, 상기 중앙서버가 상기 금액을 재충전하는 충전모듈과; 상기 과금데이터베이스에 저장된 사용금액을 일정한 일자에 상기 회원에게 통지하여 대금을 결제받는 결제모듈;을 포함하여 구성된다. 이에 따라, 상기 회원은 국내외 전화를 저렴하게 후불제로 사용할 수 있으며, 선불식 통신카드의 식별번호 입력없이 편리하게 사용할 수 있게 된다. The present invention relates to a postpaid billing system using a prepaid communication card, comprising: a telephone equipped with a repeater for automatically dialing an identification number of a prepaid communication card; A central server for retrieving a transmission signal of the telephone, managing information on telephone charges, and storing information on the telephone; A member database including a prepaid communication card and information on an individual provided by subscribing as a member who can make a call using the telephone; A charging module for accumulating the charges for the telephone charges generated by the member using the telephone; A billing database that stores the phone bill calculated in the billing module and information on the phone bill; A charging module for recharging the amount by the central server when the usage fee stored in the billing database may exceed the amount charged in the prepaid communication card when the member subscribes; And a payment module for notifying the member on a predetermined date of the use amount stored in the billing database and receiving a payment. Accordingly, the member can use domestic and foreign telephones as a post-paid payment at a low cost, and can be conveniently used without inputting an identification number of a prepaid communication card.

Mobile terminal discriminating method and mobile terminal

提供了一种移动终端鉴别方法，移动终端通过无线线路同信息服务器通信从而利用信息服务器所提供服务时，根据信息服务器可用其来特定移动终端的用户信息，对移动终端进行鉴别，其中，包括鉴别步骤：移动终端利用以读取设备所读取的表示用户活体特征的活体信息和预先登记的用户活体信息进行鉴别；和发送步骤：当以读取设备所读取的活体信息和预先登记的用户活体信息一致时，移动终端将用户信息发送给信息服务器。

Surtax processing system using internet and surtax reporting method using the system

본 발명은 장소에 구애받지 않고 인터넷 환경과 PC가 있는 전국 어디에서나 과세 자료의 입력 처리와 열람 및 부가세 신고를 가능하게 하는 인터넷을 이용한 부가세 처리 시스템 및 이를 이용한 처리 방법에 관한 것으로서, 본 발명의 목적은 사용자가 인터넷을 통하여 부가세 처리 서버 시스템에 접속하는 접속단계와 접속된 회원이 거래일자, 거래 사업자 등록번호, 거래품목, 공급 가액 및 세액을 포함하는 거래 정보를 사용자 시스템으로부터 인터넷을 통하여 전송받아 과세자료를 생성 저장하는 과세자료 DB 생성 및 저장 단계, 생성된 디지털 세금계산서 DB를 이용한 전자세금계산서 발행 및 전송단계, 데이터 저장부에 가공된 각종 DB의 자료 열람 및 전자 세금 계산서 재전송 단계, 과세자료 DB, 회원 데이터 저장부 및 거래처 데이터 저장부를 이용하여 일정기간 동안 발생한 상기 회원의 거래 내역을 이용하여 미리 규정된 신고 포맷 파일을 생성 저장하는 신고자료 생성 및 저장 단계와 신고자료에 전자 서명을 수행하는 전자 서명 단계 및 전자 서명된 신고자료를 일정한 시기에 국세청 인터넷망에 전송하는 신고자료 전송 단계를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 인터넷을 이용한 부가세 처리 방법에 의해서 달성 가능하다.

Banded billing system for data communication service

A banded billing system for data communication service is disclosed. A carrier's billing system maintains in data storage a banded-pricing schedule that divides a continuum of increments of data into a series of contiguous, mutually-exclusive increment-ranges and that specifies for each increment-range a respective cost. At the end of a billing period, the billing system determines a number of increments of data communicated by a given subscriber during the billing period. The billing system then queries the banded-pricing schedule to determine which increment-range the number of increments falls into, and to determine the cost specified by the banded-pricing schedule for that increment-range. The billing system then bills the determined cost to the subscriber, for data communication service in the billing period.

Banded billing system for telecommunication service

A banded billing system for telecommunication service is disclosed. A carrier's billing system maintains in data storage a banded-pricing schedule that divides a continuum of minutes of use into a series of contiguous, mutually-exclusive minute-ranges and that specifies for each minutes-range a respective cost. At the end of a billing period, the billing system determines a number of minutes of telecommunication service used by a given subscriber during the billing period. The billing system then queries the banded-pricing schedule to determine which minute-range the number of minutes falls into, and to determine the cost specified by the banded-pricing schedule for that minute-range. The billing system then bills the determined cost to the subscriber, for use of the telecommunication service in the billing period.

System, meant for using mobile telephone network within preset relations between network operator and subscriber

FIELD: physics; communication. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to a system for using a mobile telephone network, in particular, to systems and methods for replenishing a prepaid mobile telephone account, as well as to a communication network. The system has a control sever, which comprises a data base, which controls permission to first type telephone calls. In accordance with the invention, the control server comprises a second data base, which controls permission to second type telephone calls and selectively controlled for data transfer between the second and first data bases. A communication device, related to the time supplier, additionally contains means of inputting information on account replenishing, for communication through the mobile network. EFFECT: increased control over operation of a network due to monitoring changes in subscriber and supplier accounts. 21 cl, 2 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 367 106 (13) C2 (51) МПК H04M 17/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2005140665/09, 25.05.2004 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 25.05.2004 (72) Автор(ы): БОБАН Патрик (FR), МИШОН Филипп (FR) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.06.2006 2 3 6 7 1 0 6 (45) Опубликовано: 10.09.2009 Бюл. № 25 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2116008 C1, 20.07.1998. RU 2171546 C1, 27.07.2001. US 6058300 A, 02.05.2000. WO 98/21874 A1, 22.05.1998. WO 9615633 A1, 23.05.1996. EP 0698987 A2, 28.02.1996. 2 3 6 7 1 0 6 R U (86) Заявка PCT: FR 2004/001287 (25.05.2004) C 2 C 2 (85) Дата перевода заявки PCT на национальную фазу: 27.12.2005 (87) Публикация PCT: WO 2004/107726 (09.12.2004) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б.Спасская, 25, стр.3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры", пат.пов. Ю.Д.Кузнецову, рег.№ 595 (54) СИСТЕМА, ПРЕДНАЗНАЧЕННАЯ ДЛЯ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ СЕТИ МОБИЛЬНОЙ ТЕЛЕФОНИИ В РАМКАХ ПРЕДВАРИТЕЛЬНО УСТАНОВЛЕННЫХ ...

Charging method in communication network

在通过产生事件数据，并具有相互的信令连接的许多网络实体连接对话的通信网络中，收集特定于对话的事件数据的方法和系统。本发明的目的是提供一种解决方案，借助该解决方案，由若干不同网络实体产生的和一个对话相关的事件细节记录被集中地实时发送给指定的收集网络实体。从而，事件数据组合被优化，避免了从一个收集网络实体到另一收集网络实体的不必要的事件细节记录传输。

Realizing method of communication service, device and system

A method for implementing communication services includes: after receiving a call request, determining whether a user subscribes to an IP Centrex service and an intelligent network (IN) service according to the obtained subscription information of the user; if the user subscribes to the IP Centrex service and IN service, checking with an application server (AS) whether the call request is for an intra-group call; if the call request is for an intra-group call, performing corresponding service processing according to the checking result to implement discount charging on the intra-group call. By using the method of the present invention, if the user subscribes to the IP Centrex service and the IN service, no conflict occurs between the IP Centrex service and the IN service, and discount charging is implemented on the intra-group call. A network device and a mobile communication system are also provided.

Method and system for estimating data for wireless devices

FIELD: method and system for estimating data transmission session between a network and a wireless device. SUBSTANCE: in approximate variant of realization, the method tracks the order of events, namely, event of setup, event of beginning and event of environment, which take place during a communication session. Tracking of such events is executed by data-estimating software, which is installed in a wireless device. By tracking such events, software for estimating data is capable of further estimation of communication session by means of several estimating optional tools. Selected estimating tool includes means to measure data, transferred during communication session, and means to determine estimate, which should be applied to each measured increment. EFFECT: precise estimation of packet data without complications and loading of bandwidth, both inherent in traditional network-based account generation systems. 4 cl, 2 dwg ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (11) 2 308 809 (13) C2 (51) ÌÏÊ H04B 7/26 (2006.01) H04M 17/00 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2003105161/09, 23.07.2001 (72) Àâòîð(û): ÓÎÒËÅÐ Òåîäîð Â. (US), ÕÝÍËÈ Äæåððè (US) (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 23.07.2001 (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(è): ÒÅËÅÌÝÊ ÊÎÐÏÎÐÅÉØÍ (US) R U (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 21.07.2000 US 60/220,029 21.07.2000 US 60/220,233 (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 10.06.2004 2 3 0 8 8 0 9 (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 20.10.2007 Áþë. ¹ 29 (56) Ñïèñîê äîêóìåíòîâ, öèòèðîâàííûõ â îò÷åòå î ïîèñêå: WO 94/11849 À, 26.05.1994. RU 2116008 Ñ1, 20.07.1998. US 5684861 À, 04.11.1997. (85) Äàòà ïåðåâîäà çà âêè PCT íà íàöèîíàëüíóþ ôàçó: 21.02.2003 2 3 0 8 8 0 9 R U (87) Ïóáëèêàöè PCT: WO 02/09408 (21.01.2002) C 2 C 2 (86) Çà âêà PCT: US 01/23283 (23.07.2001) Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 129010, Ìîñêâà, óë. Á. Ñïàññêà , 25, ñòð.3, ÎÎÎ "Þðèäè÷åñêà ôèðìà Ãîðîäèññêèé è Ïàðòíåðû", ïàò.ïîâ. Þ.Ä.Êóçíåöîâó, ðåã.¹ 595 ...

ARCHITECTURE FOR TARIFF MANAGEMENT IN A TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK

Call transferring system for use on e.g. public switched telephone network, has called terminal connected to local area network, and recognition unit for recognizing network identifier permitting direct access to terminal from network

Ce système de transfert de communications sur un réseau (2) comprend une plate-forme de transfert (10), apte à assurer le transfert des communications destinées à un premier terminal appelé (6) vers un second terminal appelé (8). Il est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre des moyens (14) de configuration du fonctionnement de la plate-forme de transfert (10), accessibles au moins à partir dudit second terminal (8), des moyens (16) de reconnaissance automatique du second terminal (8) connectés aux moyens de configuration (14) et des moyens d'identification du premier terminal (6) connectés aux moyens de configuration (14), pour la détermination des identifiants réseau desdits premier et second terminaux (6 et 8).

Payphone managing system, has server supplying recharging authorization when recharging numbers of rechargeable chip card are communicated to it, where card is recharged and signature is inserted after receiving authorization

The system has a server (12) for creating and managing rechargeable chip card that is to be scratched and has recharging numbers and for recognizing the recharging numbers. The server supplies an authorization of recharging to Payphone when the server has been called by a Payphone or when the recharging numbers have been communicated. The chip card is recharged and a signature is inserted after the authorization is received.

IDENTIFICATION MODULE PROVIDED WITH A SECURE AUTHENTICATION CODE

SYSTEM FOR USING A MOBILE TELEPHONY NETWORK AS PART OF A PRE-ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A NETWORK OPERATOR AND A USER

L'invention concerne un système d'exploitation d'un réseau de téléphonie mobile comprenant un serveur de gestion (SERV) hébergeant une base de données gérant des autorisations de communication d'un premier type.Selon l'invention, le serveur de gestion (SERV) héberge une seconde base de données gérant des autorisations de communication d'un deuxième type et est sélectivement commnadé pour effectuer des transferts de données entre les seconde et première bases de données. The invention relates to an operating system of a mobile telephone network comprising a management server (SERV) hosting a database managing communication permissions of a first type. According to the invention, the management server ( SERV) hosts a second database managing communications permissions of a second type and is selectively controlled to perform data transfers between the second and first databases.

SECURE ELEMENTS OF A DISTRIBUTED BANDWIDTH SYSTEM

Charging in telecommunications network

A method and a system for collecting session-specific event data in a tele- communications network where sessions are connected through a number of network entities which generate event data and have mutual signaling con- nections. The objective of the invention is to provide a solution whereby event detail records relating to one session but generated by a number of different network entities are sent in a centralized manner in real-time to a given collecting network entity. Thus, the event data combination is opti- mized and the unnecessary transmission of event detail records from one collecting network entity to another is avoided.

METHOD FOR INDIVIDUALIZING A TERMINAL CONNECTED TO AT LEAST ONE SERVER THROUGH A NETWORK

Le procédé d'individualisation d'un terminal (10) relié à au moins un serveur (5) à travers un réseau (2) comprend les étapes suivantes :a) au niveau du terminal (10), établir une session de connexion (20) avec le serveur (5) , etb) au niveau du serveur (5), traiter la session de connexion selon un mode opératoire choisi.Le mode opératoire comprend les étapes suivantes :c) au niveau du serveur (5), en cas de demande de service du terminal incluse dans la session de connexion, générer un certificat (ESN) unique associé audit terminal (10), et communiquer ledit certificat audit terminal ;d) au niveau du terminal (10), recevoir et stocker ledit certificat (ESN) ; ete) au niveau du serveur (5), valider la demande de service avec le terminal ainsi individualisé de manière unique.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING, DISSEMINATION AND APPLICATION OF AT LEAST ONE OFFER OF USE OF THE NETWORK TO AT LEAST ONE MOBILE TERMINAL

La présente invention concerne un système de construction, diffusion et application d'au moins une offre proportionnelle, comportant au moins une station de transmission (2) à laquelle est connecté au moins un terminal (1), un service vocal interactif (10), plusieurs bases de données (11, 8a, 8b, 6) contenant des informations relatives à la clientèle ou à l'état du réseau, caractérisé en ce qu'un sous-système applicatif (5) interroge les stations de transmission (2) constitutives d'un réseau de téléphonie mobile (4) afin de connaître son taux d'occupation ainsi que les numéros IMSI de la carte SIM des terminaux (1) connectés au réseau, ces résultats sont stockés dans une base de données support (6) et interprétés à la lumière des informations contenues dans les autres bases de données (11, 8a, 8b) par le système applicatif (7) qui invite alors les utilisateurs des terminaux mobiles sélectionnés à contacter le service vocal interactif (10) afin de pouvoir bénéficier d'une offre promotionnelle. The present invention relates to a system for constructing, broadcasting and applying at least one proportional offer, comprising at least one transmission station (2) to which at least one terminal (1) is connected, an interactive voice service (10), a plurality of databases (11, 8a, 8b, 6) containing customer or network status information, characterized in that an application subsystem (5) polls the constituent transmission stations (2) of a mobile telephone network (4) in order to know its occupancy rate as well as the IMSI numbers of the SIM card of the terminals (1) connected to the network, these results are stored in a support database (6) and interpreted in the light of the information contained in the other databases (11, 8a, 8b) by the application system (7) which then invites the users of the selected mobile terminals to contact the interactive voice service (10) in order to be able to benefit from a promotional offer.

Billing of telecommunications services

SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING AN ACCESSIBLE SERVICE USING A TELEPHONE NUMBER AND A CONFIDENTIAL CODE ON THE INTERNET OR ANY OTHER NETWORK AND TO ACCESS THE SERVICE

System includes a commercial Internet server with Secure Socket Layer SSL certified by a third party or encryption system; a client terminal; an server applet software which can be tele-loaded onto any terminal connected to the network; a server servlet software which can be executed from any terminal connected to the network; a standard client browser; standard electronic messaging; a database management at the server. Secure method of delivering a prepaid service which gives a telephone number (prefixed with access to the platform of the service operator ) and an access code together with automatic access to the service. The data provided is displayed on the clients screen using a message and requesting the user to confirm the screen data. Delivery of the service is instantaneous and in automatic mode includes means: (a) to inform client of possibility of access to the service, (b) receipt of user name and client password; (c) access to a line of hypertext instantaneously or at a later time, by a simple press of keyboard key or word uttered by client; (d) authenticate the client; automatically compose the telephone number (with access prefix) and the confidential code in the clients account on the server.

Integrated customer interface system for communications network management

A network management system allows a customer of a communications service provider to manage communications services using a web server that communicates with a client web browser. The customer is able to view information associated with various communications systems and services via the client web browser. The customer is also able to submit requests for changes in service to the web server.

Billing system with authenticated wireless device transaction event data

Service provider architecture and method for delivering content services to mobile communication customers

The present invention is related to a service mediator system implementable on a computer environment and being arranged for delivering services to a customer of a company having at least two types of customers with different billing data, said system further being arranged for delivering said services only after verification of said billing data.

System & method for distributing stored-value cards

A system and method for supplying communication service value is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes distributing indicia of an identifier to a merchant for distribution to a customer having a customer account. The identifier has an associated service value that is redeemable with a plurality of carriers. The method further includes activating the identifier upon distribution of the indicia to the customer. A central processor may verify whether the merchant is authorized to distribute the indicia to the customer. During distribution to the customer, the merchant may transmit prior transaction information to the central processor, and the central processor may reconcile past billing records based on such prior transaction information. The method also includes receiving a request from the customer to add the associated service value to the customer account and adding the associated service value to the customer account is disclosed. The system and method may be used with any type of stored-value card account, including prepaid emergency road service cards.

Telephone providing automatic tracking of calling plan charges

The invention is directed to a telephone that provides for automatically and accurately tracking calling plan charges using carrier plan rules, for informing a user of accrued charges on request, and for providing messages and signals to a user so that the user may budget telephone use and thereby lower the user's costs.

Method for charging connections in a communications network

The invention seeks to establish a charging method which guarantees accurate switchover of tariffs in the case of tariff changes, without causing load on the network with message bursts due to tariff messages. To this end, a current tariff and/or at least one next tariff, including associated tariff switchover time for the next tariff, are transferred in a tariff message.

Destination device billing according to call recipient

A method, system, and program for billing for service provided to destination device according to the calling plan of the individual receiving the call. An authenticated identity for a callee answering a call placed to a destination device is received at an intermediary device. The intermediary device then accesses a billing plan for the authenticated identity of the callee and loads the billing plan for specifying charges for the call, such that telephone service billed to the callee is accessible at multiple destination devices.

System and method for close interworking between a wireless local area network (WLAN) and a universal mobile telecommunications system (UMTS)

ＰＬＭＮ（１２）およびＷＬＡＮ ＩＰ ＧＷ（３０）を有するシステムにおいて、Ｉｕｒインターフェースは、ＰＬＭＮとＷＩＰ−ＧＷの間のハンドオーバを提供する。モバイルインターネットプロトコル（Ｍｏｂｉｌｅ ＩＰ）は、ＰＬＭＮ（ホームエージェント）とＷＬＡＮの間のセッション管理およびデータトンネリングを提供する。ＷＩＰ−ＧＷは、ＰＬＭＮへのフォリンエージェントとして機能する。サービスは、登録、認証、および加入者管理のＰＬＭＮ ＭＩＰ ｏｖｅｒ ＤＩＡＭＥＴＥＲによって提供され、ＰＬＭＮ内のＨＬＲ／ＨＳＳ（１４）およびＣＧＦ（１８）に働く。疎インターワーキング状況をサポートするための単一アーキテクチャの使用は、アーキテクチャからＩｕｒインターフェースおよびＭＩＰを除いたものが、疎インターワーキングアーキテクチャになるものである。ＵＭＴＳ ＰＬＭＮ課金プラットフォームは、ＤＩＡＭＥＴＥＲ／ＵＭＴＳインターワーキングを介して作られる。認証は、ＵＭＴＳ ＰＬＭＮ ＨＳＳ／ＨＬＲによって提供される。このアーキテクチャの概念は、ＵＭＴＳとの他のアクセス技術のインターワーキングを含むように拡張することができる。

Shared dedicated access line (DAL) gateway routing discrimination

An approach for providing telephony services over a data network is disclosed. A communication system includes a gateway that receives a signal to establish a call with a called station from a calling station in a telephone network (such as a Class 3 network) associated with one of a plurality of customers. The gateway generates a message according to a prescribed application layer protocol to establish the call with the called station over the data network. The message includes an alias host address identifying the one customer. The system also includes a server that receives the message from the gateway and to route the call to the called station based upon the alias host address.

Systems and methods for billing a mobile wireless subscriber for fixed location service

An method for billing a wireless subscriber for fixed location service is disclosed where the rating of a call is determined in part by the location of the subscriber as indicated using call detail record information recorded in the switch and information in a rating profile, typically stored in a billing system. The rating profile maintains a defined billing rate that is applied for calls associated with the subscriber occurring in the defined serving location as typically identified by an antenna and antenna sector.

Integrated customer interface for Web-based data management

System and method for facilitating call routing

A telecommunications system utilizes a central database to determine characteristics for international calls, to facilitate call routing for international calls, or both. The central database includes termination information for telephone numbers in multiple nations outside the North American Numbering Plan. In one aspect, an interexchange switch receives a termination number for an international call from a local exchange carrier and uses information from the central database to help complete the call. In another aspect, the central database receives a telephone number from a remote user such as interexchange carrier (IXC) and, in response, transmits termination information to the remote user to identify whether the telephone number uses wireless termination. The remote user may then charge a customer for wireless termination, if appropriate, possibly even before the remote user receives an invoice that reflects wireless termination charges from a foreign wireless carrier.

System and method for adding value to a stored-value account

A system and method for adding value into a customer's stored-value account is provided. A stored-value card is distributed to a merchant for distribution to a customer who has an account with a specific provider of goods and/or services. The stored-value card has an associated identifier that can be used to associate a stored value with the card. The associated stored value is redeemable with one or more providers, including the specific provider. The account has an associated account number. During a card purchase transaction, a central processor (12) receives a request to activate the card from a merchant terminal (40,42,44). The central processor (12) receives a redemption request from the customer, wherein the redemption request includes the identifier. The central processor (12) identifies the provider and the account number. The central processor (12) inserts the associated value into the account, for instance by passing a value insertion request to the provider. The central processor (12) receives a subsequent request to activate the card from a different merchant terminal (40,42,44). The central processor (12) recognizes the card, identifies the provider and account number, and automatically inserts the value into the account.

Wireless communication system having mobility-based content delivery

在无线通信链路(25)上内容的递送是以与无线电收发机(33)相关联的移动状态为基础的。系统(1)使用代表基于每个客户(40)的移动性对特定内容的特许的定价等级。换言之，移动用户为了维持与静止用户相同的服务质量可能要交付额外的费用。因此，移动性的影响将通过经历被减少的带宽或通过较高的预订费用被移动客户感受到。通过受限制的内容递送，运动和类似的现象对无线通信资源的影响在整体上能被减少。

Account and asset loader tool

A system that enables reconciliation of accounts between a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and a mobile host operator (MHO) includes an asset loader server that receives data that defines a user event. The asset loader server generates a wholesale bill associated with the user event. The rate charged in the generated wholesale bill is based on a negotiated rate between the MVNO and the MHO that may be different than the rate at which the MVNO charges the user. The asset loader communicates the generated wholesale bill to a billing interface of the MNVO that is configured to receive an extensible markup language (XML) file that defines a wholesale bill associated with the MHO. The format of the generated wholesale bill is substantially the same as the format of the XML file associated with the MHO.

Internet billing system

A system whereby a user can obtain access, by way of a service provider on the internet to which the user is connected and through which provider the user may be connected to one or any of a number of internet content providers which make a charge for their services, the time of connection to the, or each provider being noted and an account raised and details provided to the user.

Apparatus and method for routing communications

Telephone calls are routed by means of a routing device (3) which prefixes user generated call numbers with a prefix code which determines a network connection route and provides billing and customer identification information. The device determines the preferred route by addressing a look up table (134, 135) which is periodically updated with updating information transmitted via radio broadcast from a control centre (7). The device may be a stand alone device (100) connected intermediate a telephone and a local exchange connection or may be formed unitarily with a telephone (101), fascimile machine (102) or mobile telephone (120). The broadcast updating information is transmitted by a message pager transmitting system during off peak message handling times. The device is provided with two memory areas for first and second look up tables (134, 135) so that one of the tables remains addressable while the other one of the tables is being updated with updating information, the most recently updated table being subsequently used as a decision table.

Method and apparatus for security in a data processing system

보안성 있는 전송을 위한 방법 및 장치. 등록키가 각 사용자에게 제공된다. 장기간 업데이트되는 브로드캐스트 키는 등록키를 사용하여 암호화되고, 사용자에게 주기적으로 제공된다. 단기간 업데이트되는 키는 브로드캐스트키를 사용하여 암호화되고, 사용자에게 주기적으로 제공된다. 그 후, 브로드캐스트는 단기간 키를 사용하여 암호화되고, 사용자는 단기간 키를 사용하여 브로드캐스트 메시지를 암호해독한다. 일 실시형태는 링크 계층 컨텐츠 암호화를 제공한다. 다른 실시형태는 엔드-투-엔드 암호화를 제공한다. Method and apparatus for secure transmission. A registration key is provided to each user. The broadcast key, which is updated for a long time, is encrypted using the registration key and provided to the user periodically. Keys that are updated for a short period of time are encrypted using broadcast keys and are provided periodically to the user. The broadcast is then encrypted using the short term key, and the user decrypts the broadcast message using the short term key. One embodiment provides link layer content encryption. Another embodiment provides end-to-end encryption.

Cryptographic method and system for restricting mobility in radio networks.

A method and system for disabling a mobile unit to handle a call processing function, after being away from its charging unit longer than a predetermined time period, allows a service provider to limit the mobility of the mobile unit with respect to its companion charging unit. Consequently, the service provider may limit the mobility of the mobile unit in a limited area, such as in a wireless local loop.

System for maintaining transaction data

According to one embodiment of the invention, an architecture for a data processing system can be implemented that processes data for a service provider itself or a client of a service provider as in the case of a third party processor. The elements of the architecture can be managed separately. For example, the architecture can be organized around eight subject areas, such as account, party, communication point, presentation instrument, rules, balances, transactions, and product. Relationships between each of the subject areas as well as between sub-types of each subject area can be established to provide flexibility in the management of the data.

A kind of multiple channel automated refill system, method and apparatus

一种用于预付费账户的自动充值系统，为客户提供了增强的筹资灵活性并且为电信服务提供商提供额外的收入流。该自动充值解决了在实现用于给预付费账户筹资的与触发充值信道同时存在的调度充值信道时所带来的技术挑战。调度信道定期地给预付费账户充值。电信服务提供商还通过触发充值信道来调整筹资，在满足诸如账户余额低于阈值之类的特殊条件时触发充值信道对预付费账户进行充值。

Improved reset functions

The invention discloses a node (120) for use in a wireless access communications system (100) which is arranged to transmit information to and receive information from a PCRF (110), a Policy and Charging Rules Function, in the system. The information to and from the PCRF (110) is transmitted over a Gx interface, and the node is also arranged to count the amount of a defined service in the system which is used by a user, a UE (130) in the system during a defined period of time and to take a defined course of action when said amount of the defined service reaches a threshold value. The node (120) is arranged to be able to reset said count at a defined point in time, a "reset point", and the information which the node it is arranged to receive from the PCRF (110) comprises information on said reset point.

Method and system for automatic calling unit replenishment

A method for automatically replenishing vehicle calling units is disclosed herein. The method includes selecting, in response to a user input, a call unit rate plan including parameters designating automatic replenishment of calling units for loading into a telematics unit. A calling plan configuration signal is transmitted to the telematics unit, where the calling plan configuration signal is indicative of the selected call unit rate plan parameters. The telematics unit is configured with the selected call unit rate plan parameters. A current cycle of the rate plan is monitored, via the telematics unit, for its expiration; and the telematics unit determines whether an additional cycle is available in a plan duration upon expiration of the current cycle. If the additional cycle is available, the telematics unit automatically replenishes the calling units to a number of calling units available per cycle upon the expiration of the current cycle.

Communication service implementing method, equipment and system

本发明公开了一种通信业务的实现方法，所述方法包括：接收到呼叫请求后，根据获取到的用户签约信息确定所述用户是否签约了IP CENTREX业务和智能业务；当所述用户签约了IP CENTREX业务和智能业务，向应用服务器查询所述呼叫请求是否为群内呼叫；当所述查询的结果为群内呼叫，根据所述查询的结果进行相应的业务处理，以实现群内呼叫的优惠计费。当所述用户签约了IP CENTREX业务和智能业务时，本发明的通信业务实现方法实现了两种业务不产生冲突和群内呼叫的优惠计费。本发明还公开了一种网络设备及移动通信系统。

System and method for service activation in mobile network billing

Embodiments described herein provide a user with the ability to select from a list of available services that can be used on a mobile device. The services include device-based services and device-network based services. The activation, usage tracking and deactivation of a selected service can be conducted at a central location. Some of the services can be provided by different carrier network providers and in different geographical areas. The service selection can be performed from the mobile device, thus providing the user with maximum flexibility as to when and where the user requests the service.

Communication assistance system and method

A communication assistance system (2) is provided for accessing information corresponding to a plurality of subscribers (6). This system is comprised of a telephone switch (12) for receiving calls from a plurality of requesters (4), a call center (16) for routing each of said received calls to an operator terminal (20), and a first database (18) configured to store said information corresponding to each of said subscribers (6). The system (2) provides: a dynamically controlled closing prompt; an interface feature allowing subscribers (6) to update their own information; a dial string translator for identifying service provider of the requester (4); a billing database (14) for transferring call charges of the subscriber (6) to the requester (4); a processor to notify subscribers (6) to update their information; the ability to store license plate numbers of the subscribers (6); a masking feature that allows system (32) to connect requester (4) to subscriber (6) without revealing subscriber's (6) mobile telephone number; a searchable database of subscriber (6) information based on particular information found in the subscriber (6) listing.

Apparatus and method for routing communications

A routing device is used to route telephone calls. The device prefixes user generated call numbers with a prefix code which determines the network connection route and provides billing and customer identification information. The device determines the preferred route by addressing a lookup table which is periodically updated with updating information transmitted by radio broadcast from a control center. The device may be a standalone device connected through a telephone in a local exchange connection or may be formed unitarily with a telephone facsimile machine or a mobile telephone. The broadcast updating information is transmitted by a message pager transmitting system during off peak message handling times. The device is provided with two memory areas for first and second lookup tables so that one of the tables remains addressable while the other table is being updated. The most recently updated table being subsequently used as the decision table.

Postpay spending limit using a cellular network usage governor

The usage limited postpay service, for mobile wireless communication customers, utilizes a governor platform that estimates all appropriate usage charges and applies those charges in substantially real-time against a pre-set spending cap or limit for each customer. When the customer reaches the limit based on estimated charges, further usage is prohibited, even if the customer reaches the limit during an ongoing call or communication session. The actual bill for service, however, is generated in the normal manner after calls made or received during each billing cycle of the postpay service. The customer may deposit money or make payments against billed amounts, to reset the limit in the database associated with the governor platform. Use of the postpay billing approach allows the carrier to offer the cap or limit on essentially any of the carrier's normal postpay service plans, for example, including any or all of the carriers one-rate service plans.

Call detail collection device, call detail processing device, call detail processing device, call detail management device, call detail processing system, call detail collection method, call detail processing method, call detail processing method, and call detail management method

ID card and payment method with ID card

Communication method

本发明公开了通信系统中的一种方法。在该方法中，确定预定区域内的通信系统的使用率值，并且可以基于确定的使用率值为该预定区域设置至少一个计费参数。

Internet telephone system and access point device

(57)【要約】 【課題】 ユーザＩＤ、パスワードを利用者が管理しな くても、電話利用者が正当な利用者か否かの判定を行う ことができるインターネット電話システムを提供するこ とを目的とする。 【解決手段】 電話機を電話回線１、アクセスポイント 装置１０を介してインターネットへ接続するインターネ ット電話システムであって、アクセスポイント装置は、 電話回線とのインタフェースである網インタフェース部 ２と、電話回線を制御するための受信制御部３と、ユー ザデータとシステムデータとを分離するユーザデータ検 出部４と、発信電話番号を検出して発信者の電話番号を 認識する発信電話番号検出部５と、利用者本人からの電 話接続であるか否かを判定する個人認証部６と、インタ ーネット９とのインタフェースである出力部８とを有す る。

Method for detecting, on a telecommunication network side, the complexity, on the telecommunication network side, of a telecommunication link between two subscribers in order to determine the rate, and device for realising the same

An optimized detection of the complexity at the telecommunication network end for the purpose of charging is made possible by a telecommunication network and a method for detecting, at the telecommunication network end, the complexity, at the telecommunication network end, with respect to a desired or existing telecommunication connection between two subscribers for the purpose of charging, in which a subscriber is a mobile radio subscriber with a mobile radio and the other subscriber is a line network subscriber with a line network connection, in which the position of the mobile radio subscriber is detected, in which, in the case of a telecommunication connection of the mobile radio subscriber to a line network subscriber, whose line network connection, due to the line network connection dialing code, is located within a predeterminable local area surrounding the position of the mobile radio subscriber, a local call is detected, whereas, in the case of a telecommunication connection of the mobile radio subscriber to a line network subscriber, whose line network connection, due to its line network connection dialing code, is located outside the predeterminable local area surrounding the position of the mobile radio subscriber, a long-distance call is detected which is expensive compared with the local call.

Method for controlling subscriber accounts in connection with a pre-paid in platform, and a pre-paid mediator

The invention relates to a method for managing customer accounts in connection with a Pre-Paid platform (8). According to the method the applications (3) communicate with the Pre-Paid platform (8). According to the invention, the applications (3) are arranged to communicate with a proxy (4) and the Pre-Paid platform correspondingly (8) with a charging module (5), in which case the proxy (4) and the charging module (5) communicated with each other in a logically predefined manner, in which case the proxy (4) is used to collect and manage the charging data and related information of the services used by the customers, and the charging module (5) is used to charge the customer's Pre-Paid account, which is located on the Pre-Paid platform (8), or in a system behind it.

COMMUNICATION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD.

Un sistema de asistencia de comunicación (2), destinado a proporcionar acceso a información correspondiente a una pluralidad de abonados (6), de tal modo que el sistema comprende: unos medios (12, 16) para recibir comunicaciones entrantes provenientes de una pluralidad de peticionarios (4) que desean acceder a dicha información correspondiente a los abonados (6); y un listado (18, 52A) de directorio de base de datos que almacena información correspondiente a cada uno de dichos abonados (6), caracterizado por que el sistema está dispuesto, adicionalmente, de tal modo que dicha información incluye un campo de Anuncio Previo que contiene información que indica si se ha anunciado previamente a dicho abonado información procedente o acerca de dicho peticionario (4), antes de que se establezca una conexión a un abonado (6), de tal manera que dicho campo de Anuncio Previo está ajustado por defecto en estado activo cuando dicho peticionario (4) está llamando a un dispositivo inalámbrico. A communication assistance system (2), intended to provide access to information corresponding to a plurality of subscribers (6), such that the system comprises: means (12, 16) for receiving incoming communications from a plurality of petitioners (4) who wish to access said information corresponding to the subscribers (6); and a database directory listing (18, 52A) that stores information corresponding to each of said subscribers (6), characterized in that the system is additionally arranged such that said information includes a Prior Announcement field which contains information indicating whether said information has been previously announced to said subscriber or about said petitioner (4), before a connection to a subscriber (6) is established, such that said Prior Announcement field is adjusted by defect in active state when said petitioner (4) is calling a wireless device.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING TELEPHONE CONTRACT CHOICE BY AUTOMATED TELEPHONE ELECTRONIC INVOICE STUDY.

L'invention consiste en un procédé d'analyse automatique des factures électroniques de téléphone FE, permettant de trouver le profil d'un usager et de lui proposer ensuite le contrat et options aux meilleures conditions.L'usager se connecte sur un site Internet à l'aide d'un dispositif de communications DC et envoie sa facture FE par courrier électronique.Le système selon l'invention traite la facture et affiche sur l'écran de l'usager le contrat optimal.Ce procédé d'optimisation comprend différentes phases de traitement des données réalisées par un programme informatique.Le système comporte une architecture Web constituée d'un serveur HTTP Internet (SI) destiné à servir d'interface avec l'usager, d'un serveur d'application (SA) destiné à traiter les factures électroniques et d'une base de données (BD 1 ) destinée à enregistrer les données se rapportant au traitement des factures. The invention consists of a method of automatic analysis of electronic invoices FE phone, to find the profile of a user and then offer him the contract and options at the best conditions. The user connects to a website at The system according to the invention processes the bill and displays on the user's screen the optimal contract. This optimization process comprises different phases. The system comprises a Web architecture consisting of an Internet HTTP server (SI) intended to interface with the user, an application server (SA) intended to process the data processing performed by a computer program. electronic invoices and a database (BD 1) for recording data relating to the processing of invoices.

Method and apparatus for the billing of value-added communication calls

A call billing method and apparatus specifies, on a call-by-call basis, the calling charges incurred by a caller during a call to a sponsor-provided value-added service. The method provides the sponsor real time access to rate tables to specify call billing parameters needed to rate calls made to a sponsor number. A billing number is determined and validated and used to identify the party to receive a billing record for the call. A separate billing record is created for each call to the sponsor's number which includes sponsor-specified charges determined using the call billing parameters. Another feature enables the caller or called party to provide call billing parameters for billing and identificaiton purposes.

Billing profile manager

CALCULATION SYSTEM WITH AUTHENTICATED EVENT DATA OF A WIRELESS TRANSACTION DEVICE

ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (11) 2006 102 522 (13) A (51) ÌÏÊ G06G 1/00 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÇÀßÂÊÀ ÍÀ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈÅ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2006102522/09, 25.06.2004 (71) Çà âèòåëü(è): ÊÂÝËÊÎÌÌ ÈÍÊÎÐÏÎÐÅÉÒÅÄ (US) (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 30.06.2003 US 10/610,439 (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 27.06.2006 Áþë. ¹ 18 (87) Ïóáëèêàöè PCT: WO 2005/004576 (20.01.2005) Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 129010, Ìîñêâà, óë. Á.Ñïàññêà , 25, ñòð.3, ÎÎÎ "Þðèäè÷åñêà ôèðìà Ãîðîäèññêèé è Ïàðòíåðû", ïàò.ïîâ. Ã.Á. Åãîðîâîé R U ÁÅÑÏÐÎÂÎÄÍÎÃÎ ÓÑÒÐÎÉÑÒÂÀ (57) Ôîðìóëà èçîáðåòåíè 1. Ñèñòåìà äë èñïîëüçîâàíè àóòåíòèôèöèðîâàííûõ äàííûõ äë ãåíåðàöèè ñ÷åòîâ äë áåñïðîâîäíûõ óñòðîéñòâ, ïðîâîä ùèõ òðàíçàêöèè ÷åðåç áåñïðîâîäíóþ ñåòü, ñîäåðæàùà áåñïðîâîäíóþ ñåòü, ïîääåðæèâàþùóþ, ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå, ïåðåäà÷è äàííûõ ïî íåé, îäíî èëè áîëåå áåñïðîâîäíûõ êîìïüþòåðíûõ óñòðîéñòâ, îñóùåñòâë þùèõ ñåëåêòèâíóþ ñâ çü ñ äðóãèìè êîìïüþòåðíûìè óñòðîéñòâàìè ïî áåñïðîâîäíîé ñåòè, ïðè÷åì êàæäîå áåñïðîâîäíîå óñòðîéñòâî âêëþ÷àåò â ñåá êîìïüþòåðíóþ ïëàòôîðìó, ïðè ýòîì êàæäîå áåñïðîâîäíîå óñòðîéñòâî èìååò âîçìîæíîñòü ïðîâåäåíè ïîäëåæàùèõ îïëàòå òðàíçàêöèé ñ äðóãèìè êîìïüþòåðíûìè óñòðîéñòâàìè ïî áåñïðîâîäíîé ñåòè, è ïîäëåæàùèå îïëàòå òðàíçàêöèè âûçûâàþò ãåíåðàöèþ àóòåíòèôèöèðóåìûõ äàííûõ ñîáûòèé òðàíçàêöèé, êîòîðûå ïîäòâåðæäàþò, ÷òî êîíêðåòíîå áåñïðîâîäíîå óñòðîéñòâî âûïîëíèëî êîíêðåòíîå ñîáûòèå òðàíçàêöèè, è, ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå, îäèí êîìïüþòåð äë âûïîëíåíè ðàñ÷åòîâ, îñóùåñòâë þùèé ñåëåêòèâíóþ ñâ çü ñ áåñïðîâîäíîé ñåòüþ è ñáîð, ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå, íåêîòîðûõ èç àóòåíòèôèöèðóåìûõ äàííûõ ñîáûòèé òðàíçàêöèé äë áåñïðîâîäíûõ óñòðîéñòâ, ïðè÷åì êîìïüþòåð äë âûïîëíåíè ðàñ÷åòîâ àóòåíòèôèöèðóåò è àãðåãèðóåò àóòåíòèôèöèðîâàííûå äàííûå ñîáûòèé òðàíçàêöèé â ðàñ÷åòíûå äàííûå ñîáûòèé òðàíçàêöèé òàê, ÷òî ïî êàæäîìó ñîáûòèþ òðàíçàêöèè âûñòàâë åòñ ñ÷åò êîíêðåòíîìó áåñïðîâîäíîìó óñòðîéñòâó, êîòîðîå îñóùåñòâèëî ýòî ñîáûòèå òðàíçàêöèè. 2. Ñèñòåìà ïî ï.1, äîïîëíèòåëüíî ñîäåðæàùà ïðîâàéäåðà ...

Communication assistance system and method

System, method and program for payment in a telecommunication network

Method, system and computer readable medium for downloading a software component to a device in a short distance wireless network

A method, system, and computer readable medium allows downloading of a software component to a short distance wireless network in response to device information and/or user information. In an embodiment of the present invention, the device information includes type of device, manufacturer of device, where purchased, when activated in the short distance wireless network. In an embodiment of the present invention, user information includes a user preference, price plan, usage, promotional plan and/or replacement plan. In an embodiment of the present invention, device information is included in a short-range radio signal generated from the device to a cellular device. In an embodiment of the present invention, software components are downloaded from a processing device in a Wide Area Network (WAN) coupled to the short distance wireless network.

METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY MANAGING A SUBSCRIPTION OF A "PREPAIRED" MODE TERMINAL AND PREPAID CARD FOR IMPLEMENTING SAID METHOD

The invention concerns a method for the dynamic management of a prepaid terminal subscription data in a telecommunication network, whereby the client possessing such a terminal, acquires two numbers, and whereby, on first accessing the network from this terminal, the following two steps are carried out: requesting remote customisation from said terminal by inputting the first number followed by the network uploading an identity for identifying the latter; calling the network server from the terminal which indicates its identity and dialling by the user of the second number, followed, if authentication is correct, by the network sending to the terminal a voice memo indicating the call number associated with said terminal and the credit balance.

Charging processing method, network system, charging system and service server

本发明实施例公开一种计费处理方法，包括：业务服务器向计费系统发送计费请求，其中含有媒体资源的用户设备接入信息，所述用户设备至少为两个或以上；所述计费系统根据所述计费请求中媒体资源的用户设备接入信息进行计费处理；所述计费系统在所述计费处理完成后向所述业务服务器返回计费响应。相应的，本发明实施例还提供一种网络系统、计费系统及业务服务器。本发明实施例技术方案能够实现对用户在会话中使用多个用户设备处理业务的计费。

System and method for dynamic allocation of capacity on wireless networks

A wireless communication system is described for allocating limited network access according to priorities designated for requested transactions of wireless communications. The wireless network has a number of access links for transmitting transactions for wireless communications. A plurality of wireless communications devices request transmission of transactions on the wireless network. A designated priority level is associated with each transaction. In response to the transaction requests, an access control manager in the wireless network schedules transmission of transactions when all of the plurality of access links are occupied, by authorizing a transmission of a transaction of higher priority than another transaction that is being transmitted, and discontinuing the transmission of the transaction of lower priority.

Architecture and methods for inter-carrier multi-media messaging

Architecture and methods to provide an intermediary model for inter-carrier Multi-Media Messaging (MMS) services so that numerous wireless operators can transmit MMS messages between them. The architecture also provides for delivery, at least of notification messages, to those wireless operators who are not part of the overall inter-carrier MMS infrastructure.

System and method for service activation in mobile network billing

Embodiments described herein provide a user with the ability to select from a list of available services that can be used on a mobile device. The services include device-based services and device-network based services. The activation, usage tracking and deactivation of a selected service can be conducted at a central location. Some of the services can be provided by different carrier network providers and in different geographical areas. The service selection can be performed from the mobile device, thus providing the user with maximum flexibility as to when and where the user requests the service.

System and method for analyzing wireless communication data

In general, a system and method for analyzing wireless communication records and for determining optimal wireless communication service plans is disclosed. A transceiver is configured to receive billing information associated with a subscriber of a telecommunications service under a current rate plan. A storage unit stores the billing information. A processor processes the subscriber related billing information to produce organized data having a predefined format. The processor then analyzes the processed data in relation to a plurality of rate plans of a plurality of telecommunications service providers, and determines at least one proposed rate plan that would save the subscriber telecommunication costs relative to the current rate plan. A report of at least one proposed rate plan is then produced and provided to the subscriber, which enables selection of a best telecommunication service provider.