Cell phone minute usage calculation and display

Details Cell phone minute usage calculation and display Cell phone minute usage calculation and display

2005-11-29

2005-11-29

Trost, William (Department: 2683)

Telecommunications

Radiotelephone system

Usage measurement

C455S406000, C455S414100, C455S566000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06970692

ABSTRACT:
A method for providing a cellular phone user with accurate feedback of available minutes in a service plan based on specific plan usage is disclosed. A user enters service plan information including the time period of the plan, the number of peak minutes, the number of off-peak minutes, and other features associated with the plan on his cellular phone. The entered information is stored in the cellular phone's memory. Minute usage is tracked and a display of available minutes is provided to the user.

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