WO2001060044A3 - Prepaid direct dial long distance telecommunication services - Google Patents

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WO2001060044A3
WO2001060044A3 PCT/US2001/004124 US0104124W WO0160044A3 WO 2001060044 A3 WO2001060044 A3 WO 2001060044A3 US 0104124 W US0104124 W US 0104124W WO 0160044 A3 WO0160044 A3 WO 0160044A3
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customer
long distance
account
prepaid
providing
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PCT/US2001/004124
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French (fr)
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WO2001060044A2 (en
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Mark W Adams
Harry R Miller
Bernard R Huelsman
Michael T Fallo
Muna Dalai
Steven P Walton
Fereydon Shenassa
Robert W Livingston Jr
Patricia A Mcveigh
Audrey A Williams
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Us Advanced Network Inc
Bell Atlantic Communications I
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Priority to AU2001234956A priority Critical patent/AU2001234956A1/en
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Publication of WO2001060044A3 publication Critical patent/WO2001060044A3/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
    • H04M15/83—Notification aspects
    • H04M15/85—Notification aspects characterised by the type of condition triggering a notification
    • H04M15/854—Available credit
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M17/00—Prepayment of wireline communication systems, wireless communication systems or telephone systems
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M17/00—Prepayment of wireline communication systems, wireless communication systems or telephone systems
    • H04M17/10—Account details or usage
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M17/00—Prepayment of wireline communication systems, wireless communication systems or telephone systems
    • H04M17/20—Prepayment of wireline communication systems, wireless communication systems or telephone systems with provision for recharging the prepaid account or card, or for credit establishment
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
    • H04M2215/00—Metering arrangements; Time controlling arrangements; Time indicating arrangements
    • H04M2215/81—Notifying aspects, e.g. notifications or displays to the user
    • H04M2215/815—Notification when a specific condition, service or event is met
    • H04M2215/8166—Available credit

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Networks & Wireless Communication (AREA)
  • Signal Processing (AREA)
  • Computer Security & Cryptography (AREA)
  • Financial Or Insurance-Related Operations Such As Payment And Settlement (AREA)
  • Telephonic Communication Services (AREA)

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for providing pre-paid long distance telephone calls without the requirement for dialing an access number or providing a personal identification number. Customers establish accounts with a service provider and keep the accounts replenished with funds. When the customer dials a long distance telephone number, the call is routed to a service provider's IVR platform, where a check is made for sufficient funds in the individual account. If there are sufficient funds, the call is completed, otherwise the customer is routed to a customer service representative and the customer can then replenish his account. The customer can replenish the account using different payment methods, such as at designated locations, the IVR, through the Internet, or with customer service representatives. Payments can be made by providing credit card or other financing information or by sending checks.
PCT/US2001/004124 2000-02-11 2001-02-09 Prepaid direct dial long distance telecommunication services WO2001060044A2 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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AU2001234956A AU2001234956A1 (en) 2000-02-11 2001-02-09 Prepaid direct dial long distance telecommunication services

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US18188900P 2000-02-11 2000-02-11
US60/181,889 2000-02-11
US25972901P 2001-01-04 2001-01-04
US60/259,729 2001-01-04

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WO2001060044A2 WO2001060044A2 (en) 2001-08-16
WO2001060044A3 true WO2001060044A3 (en) 2002-05-16

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US7031693B2 (en) 2001-09-13 2006-04-18 Seamless Distribution Ab Method and system for refilling mobile telephone prepaid phone cards via electronic distribution of refill codes
US20030068027A1 (en) * 2001-10-09 2003-04-10 Dodla Uday Reddy Methods, systems and computer program products for controlling access to communications systems using quotas

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US5719926A (en) * 1994-06-10 1998-02-17 Communications Product Development, Inc. Prepaid long-distance telephone service system with flexible operating parameters
US5722057A (en) * 1993-09-24 1998-02-24 Lucent Technologies Inc. Multi-Resonant electronic power converter with a wide dynamic range
WO1998021874A1 (en) * 1996-11-12 1998-05-22 Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson Method and apparatus for providing prepaid telecommunications services
WO1998034393A2 (en) * 1997-02-04 1998-08-06 National Telemanagement Corporation Prepay telecommunications system

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US5722057A (en) * 1993-09-24 1998-02-24 Lucent Technologies Inc. Multi-Resonant electronic power converter with a wide dynamic range
US5719926A (en) * 1994-06-10 1998-02-17 Communications Product Development, Inc. Prepaid long-distance telephone service system with flexible operating parameters
WO1998021874A1 (en) * 1996-11-12 1998-05-22 Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson Method and apparatus for providing prepaid telecommunications services
WO1998034393A2 (en) * 1997-02-04 1998-08-06 National Telemanagement Corporation Prepay telecommunications system

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