System and method for automatic analysis of rate information
US7801783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2215/745
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-factor rate analysis system and method for analyzing service plan rates, service providers, and savings other information is provided. Rate information may be based on one or more of historical and other user specific usage information and preferences, current rate information for one or more services as well as other information. This information may be used to identify one or more rate plans that are advantageous to a user, enable the user to select from the identified plans, facilitate the ability of the user to switch from one rate plan to another and provide other benefits and advantages.
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