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Accurate user data information

US9369592B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2014
Grant dateJun 14, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

Examples disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and software for responding to data balance queries for a wireless device. In one example, a method of operating a communication system includes initiating a data balance query for a wireless device and transferring the query to a packet data network gateway. In response to the query, the packet data network gateway and an online charging server are configured to transfer data usage information to a prepaid management system. In turn, the prepaid management module is configured to update the account for the wireless device based on the data usage information, and provide a data balance response to the wireless device.

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