Rating billing events in real time according to account...

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2007-06-19

2007-06-19

Zeender, F. Ryan (Department: 3627)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Accounting

C705S034000, C705S039000, C705S040000

Reexamination Certificate

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09617590

ABSTRACT:
A method and system are provided for applying a volume discount scheme and rating transactions accordingly on a continuous basis, in a continuous processing system. At the time of a transaction or potential transaction, a cost including applicable volume discount is provided to a customer with reference to his current accumulated usage. When a customer is shopping on-line or placing a phone order, he can learn what discount he will obtain if he spends an incremental amount. A person using a service can inquire what the discounted cost or applicable rate is for a contemplated transaction.

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