Multiplex communications – Pathfinding or routing – Combined circuit switching and packet switching
Reexamination Certificate
2003-06-16
2008-10-21
Orgad, Edan (Department: 2619)
Multiplex communications
Pathfinding or routing
Combined circuit switching and packet switching
C370S229000, C370S237000, C370S356000, C370S395520, C370S401000, C455S406000, C455S408000, C455S414100, C455S503000, C455S509000, C709S224000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07440441
ABSTRACT:
The advances disclosed herewith delimit an improved method and system for smoothly rating and billing Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). Implemented as part of a computer program product, the solution seeking the protection of Letters Patent, represents a comprehensive real-time solution for rating incoming and outgoing MMS messages which, with a view towards simplicity and efficacy of purpose, enables wireless/mobile subscribers to maintain a single account for both voice and messaging (MMS) services.
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Chan Jacky
Lakhani Shailesh
Haliyur Venkatesh
Orgad Edan
Redknee Inc.
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino LLP
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