Shifting of communication session charges
US9906652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M15/88
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with certain embodiments, disclosed herein is a method for shifting charges. The method includes receiving a request for a communication session between at least two endpoints. The request comprises a charging preference that indicates a request for a shift in at least a portion of the charges associated with the communication session. The method further includes transmitting a message to a charging system indicative of the request for the shift in charges based on the charging preference. The method additionally includes determining whether to establish the communication session between the at least two endpoints or to reject the communication session between the at least two endpoints. The method also includes, based on the determination, facilitating in the establishment of the communication session or the rejection of the communication session.
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