Device group partitions and settlement platform
US10064033B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2215/96
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Device group partitions and a settlement platform are provided. In some embodiments, device group partitions (e.g., partitions of devices based on associated device groups) are provided. In some embodiments, a settlement platform service is provided. In some embodiments, a settlement platform service is provided for partitioned devices. In some embodiments, collecting device generated service usage information for one or more devices in wireless communication on a wireless network; and aggregating the device generated service usage information for a settlement platform for the one or more devices in wireless communication on the wireless network is provided. In some embodiments, a settlement platform implements a service billing allocation and/or a service/transactional revenue share among one or more partners. In some embodiments, service usage information includes micro-CDRs, which are used for CDR mediation or reconciliation that provides for service usage accounting on any device activity that is desired. In some embodiments, each device activity that is desired to be associated with a billing event is assigned a micro-CDR transaction code, and a service processor of the device…
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