SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRERATING COSTS FOR A COMMUNICATION EVENT

Title:

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRERATING COSTS FOR A COMMUNICATION EVENT

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2000021273

Kind Code:

A9

Abstract:

Sytems and methods for prerating communication events, such as telephone calls, for prepaying customers are described. The systems and methods permit, at the beginning of a communication event, the determination of a time limit for the event based on the available balance in a prepayment account associated with the event.

Inventors:

SENN PAUL
WALKER RICHARD J

Application Number:

PCT/US1999/018200

Publication Date:

October 12, 2000

Filing Date:

August 11, 1999

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Assignee:

BOSTON COMMUNICATION GROUP INC (US)

International Classes:

H04M15/06; H04M17/00; (IPC1-7): H04M17/00; H04M15/00; H04Q7/22

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