System and method for rating an IP-based wireless telecommunication based on service type
US11082565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2215/2046
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A subscriber communicates over an IP-based wireless telecommunications network through an access point. Identifiers associated with the access point (e.g., MAC address IP address, FQDN . . . ) are stored in a database. Each access point is mapped into one or more service zones, where service zones are mapped to service types. The subscriber has a rate plan that is based on a selection of one or more service types. When a wireless connection between the subscriber and the IP-based wireless telecommunications network is established, the access point identifiers are used to retrieve a service zone ID from the database. Upon completion of the communication, a call detail record can be generated that includes the service zone ID for the communication. The billing system can then retrieve billing plan information to determine an appropriate rate for the subscriber based on the service zone ID.
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