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Systems and methods for providing calling plan information

US7177409B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 3, 2003
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2215/82
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Calling plan information is provided whenever a user makes a call that fits within the plan. The user may be assigned an account related to the calling plan with information associated with the account. The information may include a time function such as the time remaining until expiration of the calling plan or the time used in the calling plan. A call made from an originating number that is associated with the calling plan triggers the provision of information. After the information is provided, the call may be routed to a terminating number as dialed by the user. After the call, the information associated with the calling plan may be updated.

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