Pay-per-use communication node capabilities

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2008-05-20

2008-05-20

Tieu, Binh K. (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

With usage measurement

Call charge metering or monitoring

C379S122000, C379S134000, C379S242000, C379S244000, C370S398000, C370S395210, C709S223000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07376224

ABSTRACT:
A system and method are provided for enabling additional capacity or features on telecommunication nodes without requiring replacement of hardware. Service providers purchase hardware which is fully capable of providing a full suite of features and providing a large bandwidth capacity. However, depending on the amount of payment by the service provider, not all of the features or the bandwidth capacity is enabled. If the service provider wishes to increase the number of features or the capacity of a node, the additional features or capacity are enabled using software after payment to the vendor. This allows service providers to enter the market at an initially relatively low expense. Additional features and capacity can be purchased and enabled using software as demand grows, without having to purchase replacement hardware.

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