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System and method for capturing real time telecommunications usage data from mobile devices and comparing that data to life cycle telecommunications expense management (TEM) data

US8588736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2011
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/24
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a signal having a real-time usage value associated with operation of a mobile device is received from the mobile device. Information on a service agreement for the mobile device is received. A command is sent to the mobile device when the operation of the mobile device crossed a threshold condition of the service agreement. The command is configured to cause the mobile device to implement an operational change at the mobile device in response to the command.

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