公开(公告)号：US07937300B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-03

申请号：US12171019

申请日：2008-07-10

Applicant: Tom A. Foottit ,  Yong Li ,  Mark Jones

Inventor： Tom A. Foottit ,  Yong Li ,  Mark Jones

IPC: G07B17/00

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：US07844039B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US10864690

申请日：2004-06-09

Applicant: Steven R. Donovan

Inventor： Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04M15/00

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.

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：US07522716B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-21

申请号：US10316603

申请日：2002-12-10

Applicant: Miles Paschini

Inventor： Miles Paschini

IPC: H04M11/00 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/083 ,  G06Q20/3552 ,  G06Q20/385 ,  G07F7/1008 ,  G07F7/1025 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04L2463/102 ,  H04M15/8083 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/103 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M2017/12 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2215/0176 ,  H04M2215/0184 ,  H04M2215/2026 ,  H04M2215/32 ,  H04W4/24

Abstract: The present invention comprises a system and method for providing a personal identification number (PIN) to a client terminal over a computer network. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a server receives a request for a PIN over a network, the request originating from a user at a client terminal. The request is associated with a requested monetary unit and a requested provider. The server retrieves from a database a PIN associated with the requested monetary unit and requested provider. The server transmits the retrieved PIN to the client terminal over the network, wherein the PIN is transmitted to the client terminal on-demand in response to the customer's request.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括一种通过计算机网络向客户终端提供个人识别号码（PIN）的系统和方法。 根据本发明的一个方面，服务器通过网络接收对于客户终端上的用户的来自该用户的请求。 请求与请求的货币单位和所请求的提供者相关联。 服务器从数据库中检索与请求的货币单位和请求的提供者相关联的PIN。 服务器通过网络将检索到的PIN发送到客户终端，其中响应于客户的请求，PIN被按需传送到客户终端。

公开(公告)号：US20090061815A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：US11845401

申请日：2007-08-27

Applicant: Jerome Myers ,  John Ruckart

Inventor： Jerome Myers ,  John Ruckart

IPC: H04M17/00 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04M17/00 ,  H04M15/09 ,  H04M15/71 ,  H04M15/723 ,  H04M15/765 ,  H04M17/02 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M17/206 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2017/243 ,  H04M2215/66 ,  H04M2215/7018 ,  H04M2215/7054 ,  H04M2215/724

Abstract: Methods and pre-paid platforms are provided to allow a user of a communication device that has a pre-paid account to submit an electronic request for a refresh of the account. The request is presented within a message sent to an address of an entity in control of the account. The entity in control of the account can then select within the message to accept or deny the request for the refresh. The pre-paid platform responds to the selection by either denying the request or by refreshing the account. The pre-paid platform may charge a monetary account for the amount of the refresh that is applied. The request may be for a custom or pre-defined amount. The response by the entity in control may accept a proposed amount or may specify a different amount for the refresh.

Abstract translation: 提供了方法和预付费平台，以允许具有预付帐户的通信设备的用户提交用于刷新帐户的电子请求。 该请求在发送到控制帐户的实体的地址的消息中呈现。 然后，控制该帐户的实体可以在消息内选择接受或拒绝刷新请求。 预付费平台通过拒绝请求或刷新帐户来响应选择。 预付费平台可以为应用刷新的金额收取货币科目。 请求可能是自定义或预定义的金额。 实体在控制中的响应可以接受建议的金额，或者可以指定不同的刷新金额。

公开(公告)号：US07437144B1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-14

申请号：US09959411

申请日：2000-03-02

Applicant: Lars L. Andresen ,  Lone B. Fjordstrom ,  Nikolaj Sloth ,  Jesper Bekkevold ,  Pirjo Haakana

Inventor： Lars L. Andresen ,  Lone B. Fjordstrom ,  Nikolaj Sloth ,  Jesper Bekkevold ,  Pirjo Haakana

IPC: H04M11/00

CPC classification number: H04M15/854 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/43 ,  H04M15/70 ,  H04M15/705 ,  H04M15/71 ,  H04M15/715 ,  H04M15/7652 ,  H04M15/88 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/02 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/202 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M17/205 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/222 ,  H04M2017/227 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2017/241 ,  H04M2017/26 ,  H04M2215/0116 ,  H04M2215/8166

Abstract: A method, a telecommunications system and a network node are provided for managing subscription information of a prepaid subscription in a telecommunications system. According to the present invention, a first time limit indicating when the subscription will expire is set during subscription provisioning. When the first time limit is encountered, the subscription is deactivated.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法，电信系统和网络节点，用于管理电信系统中预付费订阅的订阅信息。 根据本发明，在订阅配置期间设置指示订阅将何时到期的第一时间限制。 当遇到第一个时间限制时，订阅被禁用。

公开(公告)号：US20070274480A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：US11838685

申请日：2007-08-14

Applicant: John Ruckart ,  Rimas Rauba ,  Jerome Myers

Inventor： John Ruckart ,  Rimas Rauba ,  Jerome Myers

IPC: H04M15/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/04 ,  H04M15/06 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M2017/225 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2017/25

Abstract: A method and system for prepaying credits to a user account for communications services is provided. A system receives an origination number and a code. The code corresponds to a predefined payment amount for prepaid credit. The system credits an account associated with the origination number with the predefined payment amount for prepaid credit. Software for implementing the method and system may be implemented in a number of environments, including a computer system accessible remotely or a processor located on a user communication device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于向通信服务的用户帐户预付信用的方法和系统。 系统接收发起号码和代码。 代码对应于预付款信用的预定义支付金额。 系统将与起始号码相关联的帐户与预付款信用的预定义支付金额相结合。 用于实现方法和系统的软件可以在许多环境中实现，包括可远程访问的计算机系统或位于用户通信设备上的处理器。

公开(公告)号：US20050163295A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：US11084914

申请日：2005-03-21

Applicant: John Ruckart ,  Rimas Rauba ,  Jerome Myers

Inventor： John Ruckart ,  Rimas Rauba ,  Jerome Myers

IPC: G06Q20/04 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M15/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/04 ,  H04M15/06 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M2017/225 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2017/25

Abstract: A method and system for prepaying credits to a user account for communications services is provided. A system receives an origination number and a code. The code corresponds to a predefined payment amount for prepaid credit. The system credits an account associated with the origination number with the predefined payment amount for prepaid credit. Software for implementing the method and system may be implemented in a number of environments, including a computer system accessible remotely or a processor located on a user communication device.

公开(公告)号：US20050147225A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-07

申请号：US11029829

申请日：2005-01-04

Applicant: John Mallick ,  Joel Hall ,  Clay Andrews ,  Esther Martinez ,  Tony Keith

Inventor： John Mallick ,  Joel Hall ,  Clay Andrews ,  Esther Martinez ,  Tony Keith

IPC: G06Q20/00 ,  G07F11/70 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/227 ,  G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/3255 ,  G06Q20/347 ,  G06Q20/405 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/47 ,  H04M15/68 ,  H04M15/765 ,  H04M15/77 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2215/0148 ,  H04M2215/0196 ,  H04M2215/724 ,  H04M2215/7254

Abstract: A method for managing prepaid accounts. A prepaid account is established for an account holder who deposits funds into the account. A virtual account number is issued for the prepaid account. The virtual account number is compatible with a standardized credit transaction system. Use of the virtual account number is limited to transactions placed over the Internet and to transactions between the prepaid account and another prepaid account. A physical credit card for the prepaid account may also be issued to the account holder. Such a credit card has a card account number which is different than the virtual account number. The card account number is also compatible with the standardized credit transaction system. The card account number may also include use limitations.

Abstract translation: 管理预付账户的方法。 为存入资金的账户持有人设立了预付账户。 为预付帐户发出虚拟帐号。 虚拟帐号与标准化信用交易系统兼容。 虚拟帐号的使用仅限于通过互联网进行的交易以及预付帐户与另一个预付帐户之间的交易。 预付账户的实体信用卡也可以发给账户持有人。 这种信用卡具有与虚拟帐号不同的卡号。 卡账号也与标准信用交易系统兼容。 卡帐号也可能包括使用限制。

公开(公告)号：US20050100148A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10706658

申请日：2003-11-12

Applicant: Gary Watkins ,  Christopher Oesterling

Inventor： Gary Watkins ,  Christopher Oesterling

IPC: H04M15/00 ,  H04M17/02

CPC classification number: H04M17/20 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M17/02 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/222 ,  H04M2017/225 ,  H04M2215/32

Abstract: In a system including a telematics unit and a data center, a method for automatically replenishing pre-paid calling units within the telematics is based on an occurrence of a trigger event as detected by the telematics units. Upon being notified of the trigger event, the data center automatically uploads a replenishment package to the telematics unit or uploads a replenishment package selected by the telematics unit.

Abstract translation: 在包括远程信息处理单元和数据中心的系统中，用于在远程信息处理中自动补充预付费呼叫单元的方法基于由远程信息处理单元检测到的触发事件的发生。 在通知触发事件后，数据中心自动将补货包上传到远程信息处理单元，或上传由远程信息处理单元选择的补货包。

公开(公告)号：US20050008132A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：US10821815

申请日：2004-04-09

Applicant: Miles Paschini ,  Marshall Rose

Inventor： Miles Paschini ,  Marshall Rose

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04W4/24 ,  H04M11/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/0853 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/103 ,  H04M17/20 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M2017/12 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2215/0176 ,  H04W4/24

Abstract: The present invention comprises a system and method for providing a personal identification number (PIN) to a client terminal over a computer network. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a host connection manager receives a request for a PIN, which is associated with a particular monetary value. The host connection manager transmits the request for the PIN to a server, and the host connection manager receives the PIN from the server. In addition, the host connection manager is adapted to receive a client request indicative of the particular monetary value. The client request is generated at the client terminal and is transmitted from the client terminal to the host connection manager. In response to the client request, the host connection manager sends the PIN associated with the particular monetary value to the client terminal.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括一种通过计算机网络向客户终端提供个人识别号码（PIN）的系统和方法。 根据本发明的一个方面，主机连接管理器接收与特定货币值相关联的PIN的请求。 主机连接管理器将PIN请求发送到服务器，主机连接管理器从服务器接收PIN。 此外，主机连接管理器适于接收指示特定货币价值的客户端请求。 客户端请求在客户终端生成，从客户终端发送到主机连接管理器。 响应于客户端请求，主机连接管理器将与特定货币值相关联的PIN发送到客户终端。