Abstract: A method for loading or reloading a SIM card (7) for a mobile device (6). The SIM card (7) has an electronic chip with a storage device (11). In the storage device (11) a monetary sum (28) is stored, and decreases as the mobile telephone is used. For loading or reloading the monetary sum, a prepayable value card (13) is purchased. The value card (13) has a code field (14) covered by a removable opaque layer (22). Upon removal of the layer (22), a code (15) becomes visible. The holder of the SIM card and the value card calls a service number using a communication apparatus (6, 8). The caller is thereby connected to a data base (17) in which all codes assigned to value cards (13) and the sum of money associated with each code are stored. The caller is prompted to enter the code (15) on the calling communication apparatus. The code (15) entered is compared with the codes stored in the data base (6, 8).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 20, 1999
Date of Patent:
April 23, 2002
Assignee:
Swisscom Morris AG
Inventors:
Paul Aebi, Ronald de Bruin, Andreas Martschitsch, Rudolf Ritter
Abstract: A safety razor intended to be discarded after use, comprising a cutting head and a handle. The cutting head includes two oppositely disposed longitudinal surfaces with cutting edges disposed thereon. In order that both cutting edges may be used, the cutting head is rotatably disposed in an extension piece adjoining the handle.