Method and system for making a charged telephone call during an Internet browsing session
US6570870B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2215/7813
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A calling service is provided within a conventional Internet operating environment wherein client machines connect to the Internet via an Internet service provider (ISP). The ISP provides Internet access to the users for a time-based or usage-based service fee. According to the invention, a client machine user is provided an option to make a telephone call to a Web site operator during a browsing session. The charges for the telephone call preferably are invoiced by the ISP (or some third party on the ISP's behalf). Thus, when a user elects to make a “one-click” telephone call to the Web site, the charge for the call preferably shows up on the user's ISP billing statement.
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