Post-paid wireless service balance management
US8594626B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M15/86
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and media for post-paid wireless service balance management are described. In one embodiment, it is determined that a usage threshold has been met based upon a concluded wireless session occurring during a billing period associated with an account. Upon determining that the threshold has been met, enforcement points are provisioned to monitor wireless service usage associated with the account. Further, upon receiving a request for service, and prior to commencing the wireless session, it is determined whether the request exceeds account resources. If the request does not exceed the account resources, the request is allowed. If the request does exceed the account resources, the request is handled based on an account status.
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