公开(公告)号：US20030002640A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-02

申请号：US10230787

申请日：2002-08-28

Applicant: WorldCom, Inc.

Inventor： Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04M017/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/1043 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/1467 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1009 ,  H04L65/103 ,  H04L65/104 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04M15/55 ,  H04M15/56 ,  H04M15/63 ,  H04M15/7655 ,  H04M15/772 ,  H04M15/773 ,  H04M15/8292 ,  H04M15/854 ,  H04M15/88 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2215/0116 ,  H04M2215/0176 ,  H04M2215/018 ,  H04M2215/202 ,  H04M2215/22 ,  H04M2215/44 ,  H04M2215/725 ,  H04M2215/7263 ,  H04M2215/7268 ,  H04M2215/8166

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for providing prepaid telephony service via an Internet protocol (IP) network system. A first method provides controlling at least one media agent or call routing station/switch of an IP network system for allowing and/or blocking call media streams from traversing through the media agent. A second method provides directing all signaling messages transmitted by a signaling agent or station and all media packets transmitting voice and data communications through at least one common device within the IP network system. The methods further provide for continuously monitoring a subscriber's account balance and terminating the prepaid telephony service if the account balance is less than a predetermined amount.

公开(公告)号：US06480588B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-12

申请号：US09436294

申请日：1999-11-08

Applicant: Steven R. Donovan

Inventor： Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04M1500

CPC classification number: H04L65/1043 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/1467 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1009 ,  H04L65/103 ,  H04L65/104 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04M15/55 ,  H04M15/56 ,  H04M15/63 ,  H04M15/7655 ,  H04M15/772 ,  H04M15/773 ,  H04M15/8292 ,  H04M15/854 ,  H04M15/88 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2215/0116 ,  H04M2215/0176 ,  H04M2215/018 ,  H04M2215/202 ,  H04M2215/22 ,  H04M2215/44 ,  H04M2215/725 ,  H04M2215/7263 ,  H04M2215/7268 ,  H04M2215/8166

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for providing prepaid telephony service via an Internet protocol (IP) network system. A first method provides controlling at least one media agent or call routing station/switch of an IP network system for allowing and/or blocking call media streams from traversing through the media agent. A second method provides directing all signaling messages transmitted by a signaling agent or station and all media packets transmitting voice and data communications through at least one common device within the IP network system. The methods further provide for continuously monitoring a subscriber's account balance and terminating the prepaid telephony service if the account balance is less than a predetermined amount.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于经由因特网协议（IP）网络系统提供预付费电话服务的方法。 第一种方法提供控制IP网络系统的至少一个媒体代理或呼叫路由站/交换机，用于允许和/或阻止呼叫媒体流遍历媒体代理。 第二种方法提供引导由信令代理或站发送的所有信令消息以及通过IP网络系统内的至少一个公共设备发送语音和数据通信的所有媒体分组。 所述方法进一步提供如果帐户余额小于预定量，则连续地监视订户的帐户余额并终止预付费电话服务。

公开(公告)号：US20190236588A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：US16376708

申请日：2019-04-05

Applicant: EWI Holdings, Inc.

Inventor： Roni Dolev Tamari ,  Larry Herbinaux ,  Darren New ,  Miles Paschini ,  Patrick K. Hazel ,  Marshall Rose

IPC: G06Q20/34 ,  G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W4/24 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M15/00 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G07F17/00 ,  G06Q20/38

CPC classification number: G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/127 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q20/342 ,  G06Q20/351 ,  G06Q20/385 ,  G06Q20/4012 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  G07F17/0014 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/49 ,  H04M15/51 ,  H04M15/68 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/103 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M2017/12 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2017/2593 ,  H04M2215/0176 ,  H04M2215/0196 ,  H04M2215/2026 ,  H04M2215/32 ,  H04M2215/54 ,  H04W4/24 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: A transaction processing platform capable of facilitating the distribution to consumers of various types of prepaid products is disclosed. The transaction processing platform is configured to interface with one or more providers of such prepaid products in order to facilitate the procurement or activation of the products. The platform includes a conduit interface through which service request messages are received and respectively utilized to generate transaction requests for corresponding types of prepaid services. A supply interface arrangement, operatively coupled to the conduit interface, is configured to route a first of the transaction requests through a first supply interface associated with a first type of prepaid service. The supply interface arrangement also routes a second transaction request through a second supply interface associated with a second type of prepaid service. The platform is also configured to provide supplier response information received through the supply interfaces to the conduit interface.

公开(公告)号：US09154938B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US14146900

申请日：2014-01-03

Applicant: TECORE, Inc.

Inventor： Jay Salkini ,  Thomas V. Joseph, III

IPC: H04M11/00 ,  H04W8/06 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04W4/24 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04W4/22

CPC classification number: H04W8/06 ,  H04M15/70 ,  H04M15/705 ,  H04M15/715 ,  H04M15/8038 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/10 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M2215/2026 ,  H04W4/24 ,  H04W4/90

Abstract: A processor executes instructions to provide over the air prepaid calling services at a local wireless system. The processor receives an access request from a wireless device; determines the local wireless system is not a home wireless system of the wireless device; determines at the local wireless system alone that the wireless device does not have a valid profile in the wireless system; allocates an identity for local service in the local wireless system to create a temporary profile associated with the wireless device; sets an expiration timer for expiration of the temporary profile; sends an update to a visitor location register (VLR) of the local wireless system to add the wireless device to the VLR, based on the temporary profile; and sends information on the temporary profile in a message to a user of the wireless device announcing the allocated identity.

Abstract translation: 处理器执行指令以在本地无线系统上提供空中预付费呼叫服务。 处理器从无线设备接收访问请求; 确定本地无线系统不是无线设备的家庭无线系统; 在本地无线系统单独确定无线设备在无线系统中不具有有效的简档; 在本地无线系统中为本地服务分配身份以创建与无线设备相关联的临时配置文件; 设置临时配置文件到期的到期定时器; 向所述本地无线系统的访问者位置寄存器（VLR）发送更新，以将所述无线设备基于所述临时配置文件添加到所述VLR; 并将消息中的临时配置文件的信息发送给无线设备的用户，通知所分配的身份。

公开(公告)号：US20140108170A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14106494

申请日：2013-12-13

Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.

Inventor： Roni Dolev Tamari ,  Larry Herbinaux ,  Darren New ,  Miles Paschini ,  Patrick K. Hazel ,  Marshall Rose

IPC: G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/40

CPC classification number: G06Q20/342 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/127 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/202 ,  G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/351 ,  G06Q20/385 ,  G06Q20/4012 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  G07F17/0014 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/49 ,  H04M15/51 ,  H04M15/68 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/103 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M2017/12 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2017/2593 ,  H04M2215/0176 ,  H04M2215/0196 ,  H04M2215/2026 ,  H04M2215/32 ,  H04M2215/54 ,  H04W4/24 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: A transaction processing platform capable of facilitating the distribution to consumers of various types of prepaid products is disclosed. The transaction processing platform is configured to interface with one or more providers of such prepaid products in order to facilitate the procurement or activation of the products. The platform includes a conduit interface through which service request messages are received and respectively utilized to generate transaction requests for corresponding types of prepaid services. A supply interface arrangement, operatively coupled to the conduit interface, is configured to route a first of the transaction requests through a first supply interface associated with a first type of prepaid service. The supply interface arrangement also routes a second transaction request through a second supply interface associated with a second type of prepaid service. The platform is also configured to provide supplier response information received through the supply interfaces to the conduit interface.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够便于向各种类型的预付产品向消费者发放的交易处理平台。 事务处理平台被配置为与这种预付产品的一个或多个提供者接口，以便于产品的采购或激活。 该平台包括一个管道接口，通过该管道接口接收服务请求消息，并分别用于为相应类型的预付费服务生成交易请求。 可操作地耦合到导管接口的供应接口布置被配置为通过与第一类型的预付费服务相关联的第一供应接口路由第一交易请求。 供应接口布置还通过与第二类型的预付费服务相关联的第二供应接口路由第二交易请求。 该平台还被配置为将通过供应接口接收的供应商响应信息提供给导管接口。

公开(公告)号：US20140018036A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US13942907

申请日：2013-07-16

Applicant: OPENET TELECOM LTD.

Inventor： Bart LEHANE ,  Alan Mcnamee ,  Max Bacik

IPC: H04W4/24

CPC classification number: H04W4/24 ,  H04L12/1407 ,  H04L12/1432 ,  H04L41/0893 ,  H04L41/0896 ,  H04M15/66 ,  H04M15/83 ,  H04M15/85 ,  H04M15/852 ,  H04M17/02 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204

Abstract: A telecommunication network may include a policy management system and a charging system. The charging system may be configured to receive a request for subscriber state information relating to a subscriber from the policy management system, retrieve current subscriber state information from memory, determine future subscriber state information for the subscriber, generate a communication message that includes the current subscriber state information and the future subscriber state information, and send the generated communication message to the server computing device.

Abstract translation: 电信网络可以包括策略管理系统和计费系统。 计费系统可以被配置为从策略管理系统接收与订户相关的用户状态信息的请求，从存储器检索当前用户状态信息，确定用户的未来用户状态信息，生成包括当前用户的通信消息 状态信息和未来的用户状态信息，并将生成的通信消息发送到服务器计算设备。

公开(公告)号：US20130173717A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13342408

申请日：2012-01-03

Applicant: Ramaswamy Subramanian ,  Tiru Kumar Sheth

Inventor： Ramaswamy Subramanian ,  Tiru Kumar Sheth

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q50/32 ,  H04L12/1435 ,  H04L12/1467 ,  H04M15/39 ,  H04M15/83 ,  H04M15/84 ,  H04M15/844 ,  H04M15/85 ,  H04M15/852 ,  H04M15/854 ,  H04M15/857 ,  H04M15/88 ,  H04M17/02 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204

Abstract: A method and system for enforcing metered data usage is disclosed for automatically providing top-ups to a cumulative user data quota. The method for enforcing metered data includes determining cumulative data usage associated to a customer, comparing the cumulated data usage to a quota threshold, and in the event that the cumulated data usage exceeds the threshold, to automatically apply a quota top-up if one is provided for in an associated customer plan. This allows the customer data transfers to continue without requiring manual intervention on the part of the service provider in the event that quota is exceeded. The method and system for enforcing metered data usage also provides for expressing cumulative data usage in terms of a percentage of base quota, thereby facilitating determination if an increase in base quota should be arranged.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于强制计量数据使用的方法和系统，用于自动提供累积用户数据配额的补充。 用于实施计量数据的方法包括确定与客户相关联的累积数据使用，将累积数据使用与配额阈值进行比较，以及在累积数据使用超过阈值的情况下，如果一个是自动应用配额补充 在相关的客户计划中提供。 在允许客户数据传输的情况下，如果超出配额，则不需要对服务提供商进行手动干预。 用于执行计量数据使用的方法和系统还提供以基本配额的百分比表示累积数据使用，从而有助于确定是否应该布置基本配额的增加。

公开(公告)号：US08090345B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-03

申请号：US11973762

申请日：2007-10-09

Applicant: Domenico Mastrantuono ,  Jacopo Clemenzi

Inventor： Domenico Mastrantuono ,  Jacopo Clemenzi

IPC: H04M11/00

CPC classification number: H04M17/00 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  H04M15/43 ,  H04M15/51 ,  H04M15/52 ,  H04M15/745 ,  H04M15/7655 ,  H04M15/77 ,  H04M15/772 ,  H04M15/80 ,  H04M15/85 ,  H04M15/851 ,  H04M15/852 ,  H04M15/88 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/222 ,  H04M2215/0108 ,  H04M2215/0116 ,  H04M2215/0152 ,  H04M2215/54 ,  H04M2215/725 ,  H04M2215/7254 ,  H04M2215/7263 ,  H04M2215/815 ,  H04M2215/8158

Abstract: An automatic refill system for pre-paid accounts provides enhanced funding flexibility for customers and additional revenue streams for a telecommunication service provider. The automatic refill system solves the technical challenges involved with implementing a scheduled refill channel co-existing with a triggered refill channel for funding a pre-paid account. The scheduled channel regularly refills the pre-paid account. The telecommunication service provider also coordinates funding through a triggered refill channel that refills the pre-paid account when specific conditions are met, such as account balance falling below a threshold.

Abstract translation: 用于预付帐户的自动补充系统为客户提供增强的融资灵活性，并为电信服务提供商提供额外的收入来源。 自动补充系统解决了实施与触发充值渠道共同存在的计划充值渠道的技术挑战，用于为预付帐户提供资金。 预定频道定期向预付费帐户收取费用。 电信服务提供商还通过触发充值渠道来协调资金，该充值渠道在满足特定条件（例如帐户余额低于阈值）的情况下重新填充预付帐户。

公开(公告)号：US20110208628A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US13098594

申请日：2011-05-02

Applicant: Tom A. FOOTTIT ,  Yong LI ,  Mark JONES

Inventor： Tom A. FOOTTIT ,  Yong LI ,  Mark JONES

IPC: G06Q20/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  H04M15/55 ,  H04M15/57 ,  H04M15/59 ,  H04M15/66 ,  H04M15/8016 ,  H04M15/81 ,  H04M15/85 ,  H04M15/851 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/202 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M17/207 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/222 ,  H04M2017/227 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2017/246 ,  H04M2215/0112 ,  H04M2215/2026 ,  H04M2215/2046 ,  H04M2215/208 ,  H04M2215/7414 ,  H04M2215/815 ,  H04W4/24

Abstract: A system and method are described whereby interoperability is facilitated in a 3GPP network environment in combination with DIAMETER policy controls. Such interoperability enables updated policy rules to be fully communicated in on-line charging situations where quota expirations occur. This invention maintains centralized policy control in a 3GPP network with on-line charging.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种系统和方法，其中在3GPP网络环境中结合DIAMETER策略控制便于互操作性。 这种互操作性使更新的策略规则能够在发生配额到期的在线计费情况下完全传达。 本发明在具有在线计费的3GPP网络中维持集中式策略控制。

公开(公告)号：US07991131B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US11653741

申请日：2007-01-16

Applicant: William Dale Bartter ,  Yigang Cai ,  Werner Ulrich

Inventor： William Dale Bartter ,  Yigang Cai ,  Werner Ulrich

IPC: H04M15/00

CPC classification number: H04M17/00 ,  G06F9/542 ,  H04M15/835 ,  H04M15/84 ,  H04M15/852 ,  H04M15/855 ,  H04M15/856 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2215/8104 ,  H04M2215/8129 ,  H04M2215/8158 ,  H04M2215/817 ,  H04M2215/8175

Abstract: This invention relates to an enhanced method and apparatus for providing notification to a telecommunications customer using prepaid service that his/her prepaid balance is below a pre-specified threshold. The number of notifications is limited to a specified number within a specified interval. Advantageously, the customer is spared the nuisance o receiving multiple notifications when he/she is already aware of the problem.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种增强的方法和装置，用于使用预付款服务向电讯客户提供通知，该预付款服务是他/她的预付款余额低于预定的门槛。 在指定的时间间隔内通知的数量被限制在一个指定的数字。 有利的是，当客户已经意识到该问题时，客户不必担心会收到多个通知。