Cost allocation for derived data usage
US9191523B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/70
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method that allows for information relating to data and communication resource usage to be gathered and analyzed such that particular data transactions and usage can be classified based on purpose and/or type. Further, the system and method provide reporting based on amount of usage and/or purpose or type of usage so that associated costs and usage can be calculated applied and allocated to particular accounts, divisions, groups or individuals within and outside of a company or entity. Further, the system may restrict data usage of devices to data usage that can be allocated to particular accounts based on purpose, source, destination or other.
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