Method and system for prepaid communications credit

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

2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Tran, Quoc (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

With usage measurement

Call charge metering or monitoring

C379S114150, C379S114160, C379S144010

Reexamination Certificate

active

11183351

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for prepaying credits to a user account for communications services provided. If a system detects a predefined condition associated with a communications connection, the system deducts the cost of the communications connection from the credit in the user account. The predefined condition includes the origination of the communications connection from one of a plurality of predefined sources. Software for implementing the method may be implemented in a number of environments, including a computer system accessible remotely or a processor located on the user's telephone.

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