Telephonic communications – With usage measurement – Call charge metering or monitoring
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-20
2005-12-20
Tieu, Binh K. (Department: 2643)
Telephonic communications
With usage measurement
Call charge metering or monitoring
C379S127030, C379S127060, C379S142020
Reexamination Certificate
active
06977996
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for administering calls on a voice network allow a user to selectively determine which calls will be accepted. The methods and systems may provide unwanted callers with an option to speak with the user for a fee. The methods and systems may provide an initiator of the communication to accept the fee, to confirm acceptance of the fee and to provide payment information for the fee prior to completing the communication. If the initiator does not accept the fee, the communication can be terminated. The methods and systems may verify the payment information and display a verification notice to the user prior to completing the call. The fee to be paid and the method of payment, or payment information may be prescribed by the user.
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Brothers Laurence Raphael
Bucchieri Vittorio Giuseppe
Haley James Edward
Jaynes Allison Dana
Nelson Bernadette Anita
Rader Fishman & Grauer
Suchyta, Esq. Leonard C.
Tieu Binh K.
Verizon Laboratories Inc.
Wall, Esq. Joel
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