Rating billing events in real time according to account usage information
US7233918B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q40/12
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are provided for applying a volume discount scheme and rating transactions accordingly on a continuous basis, in a continuous processing system. At the time of a transaction or potential transaction, a cost including applicable volume discount is provided to a customer with reference to his current accumulated usage. When a customer is shopping on-line or placing a phone order, he can learn what discount he will obtain if he spends an incremental amount. A person using a service can inquire what the discounted cost or applicable rate is for a contemplated transaction.
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