Abstract

Computer-implemented method for online charging telecommunication services in real time, comprising: (i) running a money-to-time algorithm, computing a time balance based on charging parameters and a wallet balance; (ii) if greater than zero, creating a charging data record, CDR, and writing a start timestamp therein, setting a terminate session timer based on the time balance, and confirming the communication session; (iii) if not greater than zero, or upon expiration of the terminate session timer, instructing to terminate the communication session, wherein upon expiration of the terminate session timer an end timestamp is written in the CDR. Online charging system, OCS, implementing the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/24 - Accounting or billing
• H04M 15/00 - Arrangements for metering, time-control or time-indication
• H04M 15/02 - Severing connection after a predetermined time

Goods & Services

Computer firmware; Hardware (Computer -); Computer hardware; Computer programmes for use in telecommunications; Computer software for communicating purposes between microcomputers; Communications equipment; Parts and fittings for computers; SIM cards; Telephone cards (coded); Telephone credit cards; Encoded telephone cards. Pre-paid telephone calling cards, not magnetically encoded; vouchers; vouchers of value. Business management; Business administration; Business assistance, management and administrative services; Advertising services; Advertising; Distribution of advertising material; Online advertising. Finance services; Financial transaction services; Bill payment services; Bank card, credit card, debit card and electronic payment card services; Banking; Processing credit card transactions for others; Processing debit card transactions for others; Financial, monetary and banking services. Installation of cable television systems; Telephone installation and repair; Installation and repair of telecommunications networks; Installation and repair of telecommunications hardware; Installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment; Computer hardware and telecommunication apparatus installation, maintenance and repair; Advisory services relating to the installation of telephone equipment. Telecommunication services.

Goods & Services

Computer firmware; Hardware (Computer -); Computer hardware; Computer programmes for use in telecommunications; Computer software for communicating purposes between microcomputers; Communications equipment; Parts and fittings for computers; SIM cards; Telephone cards (coded); Telephone credit cards; Encoded telephone cards. Pre-paid telephone calling cards, not magnetically encoded; vouchers; vouchers of value. Business management; Business administration; Business assistance, management and administrative services; Advertising services; Advertising; Distribution of advertising material; Online advertising. Installation of cable television systems; Telephone installation and repair; Installation and repair of telecommunications networks; Installation and repair of telecommunications hardware; Installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications equipment; Computer hardware and telecommunication apparatus installation, maintenance and repair; Advisory services relating to the installation of telephone equipment. Telecommunication services.

Abstract

Computer-implemented method for online charging telecommunication services in real time, comprising: (i) running a money-to-time algorithm, computing a time balance based on charging parameters and a wallet balance; (ii) if greater than zero, creating a charging data record, CDR, and writing a start timestamp therein, setting a terminate session timer based on the time balance, and confirming the communication session; (iii) if not greater than zero, or upon expiration of the terminate session timer, instructing to terminate the communication session, wherein upon expiration of the terminate session timer an end timestamp is written in the CDR. Online charging system, OCS, implementing the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 4/00 - Services specially adapted for wireless communication networksFacilities therefor
• H04W 4/24 - Accounting or billing
• H04M 15/00 - Arrangements for metering, time-control or time-indication
• H04M 15/02 - Severing connection after a predetermined time

Abstract

Computer-implemented method for online charging telecommunication services in real time, comprising: (i) running a money-to-time algorithm, computing a time balance based on charging parameters and a wallet balance; (ii) if greater than zero, creating a charging data record, CDR, and writing a start timestamp therein, setting a terminate session timer based on the time balance, and confirming the communication session; (iii) if not greater than zero, or upon expiration of the terminate session timer, instructing to terminate the communication session, wherein upon expiration of the terminate session timer an end timestamp is written in the CDR. Online charging system, OCS, implementing the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04M 15/00 - Arrangements for metering, time-control or time-indication
• H04M 15/02 - Severing connection after a predetermined time
• H04L 12/14 - Charging arrangements
• H04W 4/24 - Accounting or billing
• H04M 17/02 - Coin-freed or check-freed systems