Telephonic communications – With usage measurement – Call charge metering or monitoring
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-13
2010-10-05
Tran, Quoc D (Department: 2614)
Telephonic communications
With usage measurement
Call charge metering or monitoring
C379S114210, C379S114230
Reexamination Certificate
active
07809120
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for operator type calling and billing is accomplished by either automated operator instruction prompts, live operator instruction prompts or a combination of both automated and live operator prompts and live or automated billing verification and authorization processes. The operator call type and billing method can be used for operator calls such as calling card, credit card, collect, third party or person-to-person operator calls. In an embodiment the called party is given the option of paying for the incoming collect telephone call with a credit or debit card or with a calling card.
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Steinberger Brian S.
Tran Quoc D
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