Telephonic communications – With usage measurement – Call charge metering or monitoring
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Escalante, Ovidio (Department: 2614)
Telephonic communications
With usage measurement
Call charge metering or monitoring
C379S114010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07110512
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for providing prepaid dialtone services. The system includes a prepaid dialtone service center having an applications server that maintains a prepaid dialtone subscriber database including subscriber identification and service period information. The applications server is configured to automatically remind subscribers to renew their prepaid dialtone account and communicates with a local exchange carrier to place a hold on, or cancel, an expired subscriber account. The method includes the features of determining and monitoring a service period for a prepaid dialtone subscriber, communicating a reminder to the subscriber prior to expiration of the service period, and communicating with a local exchange carrier servicing the subscriber upon expiration of the service period.
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Brezinski David D.
Maropis Samuel George
Moss John Wesley
Thabit Mark Joseph
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Escalante Ovidio
SBC Properties L.P.
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