Method and system for paying prepaid communications credit

Details Method and system for paying prepaid communications credit Method and system for paying prepaid communications credit

2005-09-27

2005-09-27

Tran, Quoc (Department: 2643)

Telephonic communications

With usage measurement

Call charge metering or monitoring

C379S114150, C379S114160, C379S144010

Reexamination Certificate

active

06950506

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for prepaying credits to a user account for communications services is provided. A system receives an origination number and a code. The code corresponds to a predefined payment amount for prepaid credit. The system credits an account associated with the origination number with the predefined payment amount for prepaid credit. Software for implementing the method and system may be implemented in a number of environments, including a computer system accessible remotely or a processor located on a user communication device.

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