System and method for providing fee-based data services to mobile users
US7730393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q30/06
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a system and method to allow users to access and use data services, and then charge for such services using a point of sale system. Information about various services capable of being performed by a multifunction peripheral device is provided to the user, as well as the available payment options. The user selects the services to be performed and then selects the appropriate payment option. The user then provides selected information about the service the user wants to be performed. The user is then presented with the total cost of the service. Upon the user accepting the charges, the service is performed. The details of the transaction are archived and the user is billed for the service. The multifunctional peripheral device submits an authorization request to the point of sale server. The point of sale server authorizes or rejects the transaction request. If the transaction is authorized, the transaction details are transmitted to the point of sale server. The transaction request is then closed and a confirmation is transmitted to the multifunctional peripheral device.
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