Abstract: A point-of-sale electronic distribution system for distributing an access code (e.g., a personal identification number (PIN)) is provided. The system allows retailers/distributors to purchase access codes for use with pre-paid products using conventional telephones and without requiring the use of a dedicated terminal or personal computer at the point-of-sale. A telephone call relating to a request for an access code is received at a central server. An access code is obtained from a database of access codes and transmitted to the caller by telephone, facsimile, or e-mail. Reports relating to a pre-paid calling card account can be requested during the telephone call.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 2, 2005
Date of Patent:
September 6, 2011
Assignee:
Locus Telecommunications, Inc.
Inventors:
Johng Phil Lee, Eric E. Moon, Sung H. Park, Jung E. Lee, Aleksandr Livshits, Jae Heung Park
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a control system for enabling use of wireless telephones. In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each one of the wireless telephones are a prepaid wireless telephone associated with one of a plurality of carrier systems having disparate communication protocols. The control system receives a request having transaction information from a client system and processes the request in accordance with stored procedures corresponding with the associated carrier system. The control system sends the request to the carrier system to case usage of the prepaid wireless telephone to be enabled.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 8, 2006
Date of Patent:
April 27, 2010
Assignee:
Locus Telecommunications, Inc.
Inventors:
Johng Phil Lee, Kenneth W. Myers, Cary H. Solomon, Ik Gyon Woo, Rosanna De La Cruz, Taewon Cho, Alexsandr Livshits
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing prepaid telecommunication services. More particularly, prepaid telephone calls can be made by users without entering any access code, if such calls are made from telephone numbers previously registered in the telecommunication system in connection with valid access codes. Prepaid telephone calls can also be made from non-registered telephone numbers after providing the telecommunication system with a valid access code.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 9, 2007
Date of Patent:
May 26, 2009
Assignee:
Locus Telecommunications, Inc.
Inventors:
Eric E. Moon, Johng Phil Lee, Jae Heung Park, Taesoon Kim, Jong Phil Shin, Han Kwang Cho
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing prepaid telecommunication services. More particularly, prepaid telephone calls can be made by users without entering any access code, if such calls are made from telephone numbers previously registered in the telecommunication system in connection with valid access codes. Prepaid telephone calls can also be made from non-registered telephone numbers after providing the telecommunication system with a valid access code.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 17, 2005
Date of Patent:
November 13, 2007
Assignee:
Locus Telecommunications, Inc.
Inventors:
Eric E. Moon, Johng Phil Lee, Jae Heung Park, Taesoon Kim, Jong Phil Shin, Han Kwang Cho
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing prepaid telecommunication services. More particularly, prepaid telephone calls can be made by users without entering any access code, if such calls are made from telephone numbers previously registered in the telecommunication system in connection with valid access codes. Prepaid telephone calls can also be made from non-registered telephone numbers after providing the telecommunication system with a valid access code.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 26, 2002
Date of Patent:
March 29, 2005
Assignee:
Locus Telecommunications, Inc.
Inventors:
Eric E. Moon, Johng Phil Lee, Jae Heung Park, Taesoon Kim, Jong Phil Shin, Han Kwang Cho
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing prepaid telecommunication services. More particularly, prepaid telephone calls can be made by users without entering any access code, if such calls are made from telephone numbers previously registered in the telecommunication system in connection with valid access codes. Prepaid telephone calls can also be made from non-registered telephone numbers after providing the telecommunication system with a valid access code.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 26, 2002
Publication date:
September 18, 2003
Applicant:
Locus Telecommunications, Inc.
Inventors:
Eric E. Moon, Johng Phil Lee, Jae Heung Park, Taesoon Kim, Jong Phil Shin, Han Kwang Cho