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Method and system for multimedia messaging service (MMS) rating and billing

US8542676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2011
Grant dateSep 24, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2215/7263
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The advances disclosed herewith delimit an improved method and system for smoothly rating and billing Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). Implemented as part of a computer program product, the solution seeking the protection of Letters Patent, represents a comprehensive real-time solution for rating incoming and outgoing MMS messages which, with a view towards simplicity and efficacy of purpose, enables wireless/mobile subscribers to maintain a single account for both voice and messaging (MMS) services.

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