Prepaid cellular phone no-charge transaction system
US8340632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2215/2026
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A no-charge transaction service method and apparatus for prepaid cellular telephones is provided which utilizes a prepaid cellular telephone in conjunction with a wireless intelligent network coupled to a prepaid cellular service provider. The user enters a short code to indicate a top-up request or other transaction request along with payment information into the prepaid cellular telephone using the alphanumeric keypad. The call data is transmitted to the wireless network which identifies the call and transfers the information to the prepaid cellular service provider. The prepaid cellular service provider identifies the transaction type, validates the call data and sends a verification message to the prepaid cellular telephone and other associated equipment, if any, via short message service, push to talk service, or other means without completing the originating call.
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