Telephonic communications – With usage measurement – Call traffic recording by computer or control processor
Patent
1996-02-09
1998-06-30
Kuntz, Curtis
Telephonic communications
With usage measurement
Call traffic recording by computer or control processor
379 34, 379114, 379122, 379207, H04M 1500
Patent
active
057745307
ABSTRACT:
A system and method is provided for using underused or unused local telephone company local loops to subscriber premises for providing to such premises a connection to an alternate service provider. The use of the local loop is leased to the ultimate service provider at a rate dependent upon the usage and nature of usage of the circuit. Information and data to permit efficient and convenient billing for leased usage of the loops is implemented by providing on the local loop a passive monitor. The monitors are connected with a signal switching point (SSP) and deliver a dialed number. The dialed number contains information regarding the commencement or termination of the usage of an identified local loop and an identification of the nature of such usage. This dialed number triggers the SSP to formulate a message containing the information and forward the same to a service control point (SCP). The SCP contains a database for storing and processing the information. The usage information is periodically downloaded to a billing office for billing to the alternate service provider and/or customer.
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Baird J. Alfred
Montgomery Robert H.
Bell Atlantic Network Services Inc.
Kuntz Curtis
Nguyen Duc
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