WO1999018708A3 - Method and device in computer networks - Google Patents

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WO1999018708A3
WO1999018708A3 PCT/SE1998/001639 SE9801639W WO9918708A3 WO 1999018708 A3 WO1999018708 A3 WO 1999018708A3 SE 9801639 W SE9801639 W SE 9801639W WO 9918708 A3 WO9918708 A3 WO 9918708A3
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discount
smart card
subscriber
computer
information
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PCT/SE1998/001639
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WO1999018708A2 (en
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Jens Lundstroem
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Ericsson Telefon Ab L M
Telia Ab
Jens Lundstroem
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Application filed by Ericsson Telefon Ab L M, Telia Ab, Jens Lundstroem filed Critical Ericsson Telefon Ab L M
Priority to AU94667/98A priority Critical patent/AU752541B2/en
Priority to EP98948001A priority patent/EP1025686A2/en
Publication of WO1999018708A2 publication Critical patent/WO1999018708A2/en
Publication of WO1999018708A3 publication Critical patent/WO1999018708A3/en

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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M15/00—Arrangements for metering, time-control or time indication ; Metering, charging or billing arrangements for voice wireline or wireless communications, e.g. VoIP
    • H04M15/70—Administration or customization aspects; Counter-checking correct charges
    • H04M15/745—Customizing according to wishes of subscriber, e.g. friends or family
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M15/00—Arrangements for metering, time-control or time indication ; Metering, charging or billing arrangements for voice wireline or wireless communications, e.g. VoIP
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M15/00—Arrangements for metering, time-control or time indication ; Metering, charging or billing arrangements for voice wireline or wireless communications, e.g. VoIP
    • H04M15/80—Rating or billing plans; Tariff determination aspects
    • H04M15/8083—Rating or billing plans; Tariff determination aspects involving reduced rates or discounts, e.g. time-of-day reductions or volume discounts
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2215/00—Metering arrangements; Time controlling arrangements; Time indicating arrangements
    • H04M2215/01—Details of billing arrangements
    • H04M2215/0108—Customization according to wishes of subscriber, e.g. customer preferences, friends and family, selecting services or billing options, Personal Communication Systems [PCS]
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2215/00—Metering arrangements; Time controlling arrangements; Time indicating arrangements
    • H04M2215/01—Details of billing arrangements
    • H04M2215/0184—Details of billing arrangements involving reduced rates or discounts, e.g. time-of-day reductions, volume discounts, cell discounts, group billing, frequent calling destination(s) or user history list

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Telephonic Communication Services (AREA)
  • Meter Arrangements (AREA)

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and a device for granting a discount and/or free calls to a subscriber in a telephone network, said subscriber having access to a computer connectable to a network, said computer being connectable to a smart card reader, said method comprising the following steps: storing information about the discount or other benefits to be granted on a smart card; downloading the information from the smart card to the telephone company's computer system for registration of the discount information in the telephone company's subscriber database.
PCT/SE1998/001639 1997-10-06 1998-09-15 Method and device in computer networks WO1999018708A2 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU94667/98A AU752541B2 (en) 1997-10-06 1998-09-15 Method and device in computer networks
EP98948001A EP1025686A2 (en) 1997-10-06 1998-09-15 Method and device in computer networks

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SE9703632A SE512167C2 (en) 1997-10-06 1997-10-06 Procedure and device in computer networks
SE9703632-1 1997-10-06

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WO1999018708A2 WO1999018708A2 (en) 1999-04-15
WO1999018708A3 true WO1999018708A3 (en) 1999-06-17

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AU (1) AU752541B2 (en)
SE (1) SE512167C2 (en)
WO (1) WO1999018708A2 (en)

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US6636591B1 (en) 2000-08-17 2003-10-21 Evercom Systems, Inc. System and method for affecting inmate conduct with good behavior discount telephone rates

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GB2211050A (en) * 1987-10-15 1989-06-21 Gen Electric Co Plc Telephone system
EP0481482A2 (en) * 1990-10-19 1992-04-22 Nec Corporation Auxiliary unit for home telephone allowing use of prepaid cards
WO1993020538A1 (en) * 1992-03-30 1993-10-14 Telstra Corporation Limited A cryptographic communications method and system
WO1995020294A1 (en) * 1994-01-19 1995-07-27 Nemirofsky Frank R Television signal activated interactive smart card system
WO1997007645A1 (en) * 1995-08-18 1997-02-27 Telia Ab Device, use and procedure to identify communicating parties in a telecommunication system
EP0762715A2 (en) * 1995-09-11 1997-03-12 AT&T Corp. Improved call forwarding techniques using smart cards

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GB2211050A (en) * 1987-10-15 1989-06-21 Gen Electric Co Plc Telephone system
EP0481482A2 (en) * 1990-10-19 1992-04-22 Nec Corporation Auxiliary unit for home telephone allowing use of prepaid cards
WO1993020538A1 (en) * 1992-03-30 1993-10-14 Telstra Corporation Limited A cryptographic communications method and system
WO1995020294A1 (en) * 1994-01-19 1995-07-27 Nemirofsky Frank R Television signal activated interactive smart card system
WO1997007645A1 (en) * 1995-08-18 1997-02-27 Telia Ab Device, use and procedure to identify communicating parties in a telecommunication system
EP0762715A2 (en) * 1995-09-11 1997-03-12 AT&T Corp. Improved call forwarding techniques using smart cards

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AU752541B2 (en) 2002-09-19
SE512167C2 (en) 2000-02-07
WO1999018708A2 (en) 1999-04-15
EP1025686A2 (en) 2000-08-09
SE9703632L (en) 1999-04-07
SE9703632D0 (en) 1997-10-06
AU9466798A (en) 1999-04-27

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