Telephonic communications – With usage measurement – Call charge metering or monitoring
Patent
1996-12-20
1998-10-27
Loomis, Paul
Telephonic communications
With usage measurement
Call charge metering or monitoring
379140, 455407, 235 30R, H04M 1500, H04M 1100, G07B 1300
Patent
active
058287388
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for interfacing a mobile telephone and a meter device for use in a vehicle includes a mobile telephone and a metering device. The mobile telephone, such as a digital, cellular radio, or satellite telephone, and the meter device, such as a taxicab meter, are connected to a mobile interface. The mobile interface allows an individual riding in the vehicle to place or receive a call while riding in the vehicle, and to be charged for the use of the mobile telephone call and the fare on the taxicab meter in a single consolidated bill.
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