Real time subscriber billing system and method
US6377938B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2215/8166
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are provided for real time subscriber billing in a standard network routing path. Account information is stored for at least one subscriber. A determination is made, based on the account information, whether the subscriber has a sufficient balance for a desired service. Service is authorized or denied to the subscriber based on the determination.
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