Patents Assigned to Telemac
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Patent number: 7406305Abstract: A method facilitates provisioning of pre paid wireless services. Credit refresh operations involving a pre paid wireless communication device involve SMS messages transmitted to the device over the air. The device uses tariff tables to keep track of a call's impact on available credit. The tariff tables are updatable at the service provider's discretion using SMS messages.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2003Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Telemac CorporationInventors: Bernard T Laybourn, Theodore W Walter
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Patent number: 7373136Abstract: A method and system for rating a data communication session between a network and a wireless device is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the method monitors a series of events, namely, a setup event, a begin event and an end event, which take place during a communication session. The monitoring of such events is accomplished by a data rating application which resides on the wireless device. By monitoring such events, the data rating application is then able to rate the communication session using a number of rating options. The rating option selected includes both how to meter the data transmitted during a data communication session and determine the rate to be applied to each metered increment. Examples of methods used to meter the data include time and volume. Different rating options which can be used to rate the communication session include, for example, application, data utilization, source of data, class of service, quality of service and transmission efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Telemac CorporationInventors: Theodore W. Watler, Jerry Hanley
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Patent number: 7245901Abstract: A mobile phone system with a mobile phone having internal accounting capabilities for real time call debiting to account for the billing parameters of a mobile phone unit that is operated in a multi zone communication network with a complex rate structure, the mobile phone unit having an internal processor with accessible internal memory for storing the accounting program and call data for each call, a clock and circuit means for activating and deactivating the phone, the accounting program including an updatable rate table and a complex billing algorithm for calculating the account status on the fly including multiple rate structure factors such as long distance calls, international calls with country independent local charges, charges for roaming per day and/or roaming per minute, and call surcharges, where the account status of the mobile phone is calculated in real time for decrementing a debit account or calculating an account charge on demand, the mobile debit phone having a signal for alerting the userType: GrantFiled: November 6, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Telemac CorporationInventors: D. Scott McGregor, Greg McGregor
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Publication number: 20070060100Abstract: Systems and methods wherein the wireless device operates as a service control point (“SCP”) in a wireless service network. The billing system controls the service control point in the wireless device by periodically supplying increments of value from a master account balance. The billing system may also periodically update the service rules and authorizations maintained within the wireless device. Usage information such as call details records may also periodically be uploaded from the wireless device to the billing system. The service control function software in the wireless device and the billing system communicate with each other via administrative messages using over the air data bearer services of the network. The amount and frequency of the additional service authorizations and other communications vary, potentially on a service by service basis, depending upon the credit risks, fraud risks, user preferences, rate plans, available network resources, and other parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2005Publication date: March 15, 2007Applicant: Telemac CorporationInventors: Theodore Watler, S. Pye, Chandler Tedholm
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Patent number: 7058386Abstract: A mobile telephone programming and accounting system that includes an integrated hardware system interlinking a telephone unit, a telephone interlink receiver, and a central processing unit connected to the interlink receiver. The hardware system also preferably includes a receipt printer and a credit card reader. The telephone unit is preferably equipped with an internal real time clock and calendar circuit and memory store to record the time and date of calls for reporting to the central processing unit to enable tracking and detailed accounting of calls. The interlink receiver in the improved design includes a gang platform for programming multiple phone units, which may be phone units of different manufacturers, and provides for automatic programming of the multiple units and, in the retail distribution setting, programming the operating parameters and assignment of the phone unit to a service provider with encryption keys to reduce service churning.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Telemac CorporationInventors: Donald Scott McGregor, Gregory M. McGregor
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Publication number: 20050026592Abstract: A method and system for rating a data communication session between a network and a wireless device is disclosed. According to an exemplary aspect of the method, the method monitors a series of events, namely, a setup event, a begin event and an end event, which take place during a communication session. The monitoring of such events is accomplished by a data rating application which resides on the wireless device. By monitoring such events, the data rating application is then able to rate the communication session using a number of rating methods. The rating method selected includes both how to meter the data transmitted during a data communication session and determine the rate to be applied to each metered increment. Examples of methods used to meter the data include time and volume. Different rating methods which can be used to rate the communication session include, for example, application, data utilization, source of data, data type, class of service, quality of service and transmission efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Applicant: Telemac CorporationInventors: Theodore Walter, Kevin Spivak, S. Pye, Jerry Hanley
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Patent number: 6836655Abstract: An interlink receiver system and receiver unit for remote encoding wireless phone units including a host computer that communicates with the interlink receiver unit over telephone lines or airways to encode wireless phone units with the key code for authentication of the phone unit and encryption of communications from the phone unit during use, the interlink receiver unit connecting to the host computer for data exchange and controlling the encoding of a connected phone unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2000Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Telemac CorporationInventors: Theodore W. Watler, Travis Melchin McGregor, Donald Scott McGregor, Christopher M. McGregor
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Publication number: 20040125781Abstract: A system for managing local control of WLAN access to a computer network is provided. The system includes an access point having access control software. The access control software is configured to allow the access point to meter and/or rate a communication session or connection. The metering and/or rating of the communication session or connection is determined based on certain specified business rules and/or usage parameters. The specified business rules and/or usage parameters are provided by an operator of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Applicant: Telemac CorporationInventors: Theodore W. Walter, S. Robert Pye
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Publication number: 20040097220Abstract: A mobile phone system with a mobile phone having internal accounting capabilities for real time call debiting to account for the billing parameters of a mobile phone unit that is operated in a multi zone communication network with a complex rate structure, the mobile phone unit having an internal processor with accessible internal memory for storing the accounting program and call data for each call, a clock and circuit means for activating and deactivating the phone, the accounting program including an updatable rate table and a complex billing algorithm for calculating the account status on the fly including multiple rate structure factors such as long distance calls, international calls with country independent local charges, charges for roaming per day and/or roaming per minute, and call surcharges, where the account status of the mobile phone is calculated in real time for decrementing a debit account or calculating an account charge on demand, the mobile debit phone having a signal for alerting the userType: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Telemac Cellular CorporationInventors: Donald Scott McGregor, Gregory M. McGregor
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Patent number: 6725031Abstract: A method and system for rating a data communication session between a network and a wireless device is disclosed. According to an exemplary aspect of the method, the method monitors a series of events, namely, a setup event, a begin event and an end event, which take place during a communication session. The monitoring of such events is accomplished by a data rating application which resides on the wireless device. By monitoring such events, the data rating application is then able to rate the communication session using a number of rating methods. The rating method selected includes both how to meter the data transmitted during a data communication session and determine the rate to be applied to each metered increment. Examples of methods used to meter the data include time and volume. Different rating methods which can be used to rate the communication session include, for example, application, data utilization, source of data, data type, class of service, quality of service and transmission efficiency.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Telemac CorporationInventors: Theodore W. Watler, Kenin Spivak, S. Robert Pye, Jerry Hanley
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Publication number: 20040009760Abstract: A method facilitates provisioning of pre paid wireless services. Credit refresh operations involving a pre paid wireless communication device involve SMS messages transmitted to the device over the air. The device uses tariff tables to keep track of a call's impact on available credit. The tariff tables are updatable at the service provider's discretion using SMS messages.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2003Publication date: January 15, 2004Applicant: Telemac CorporationInventors: Bernard T. Laybourn, Theodore W. Watler
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Patent number: 6650887Abstract: A mobile phone system with a mobile phone having internal accounting capabilities for real time call debiting to account for the billing parameters of a mobile phone unit that is operated in a multi zone communication network with a complex rate structure, the mobile phone unit having an internal processor with accessible internal memory for storing the accounting program and call data for each call, a clock and circuit means for activating and deactivating the phone, the accounting program including an updatable rate table and a complex billing algorithm for calculating the account status on the fly including multiple rate structure factors such as long distance calls, international calls with country independent local charges, charges for roaming per day and/or roaming per minute, and call surcharges, where the account status of the mobile phone is calculated in real time for decrementing a debit account or calculating an account charge on demand, the mobile debit phone having a signal for alerting the userType: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Telemac CorporationInventors: Donald Scott McGregor, Gregory M. McGregor
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Patent number: 6625439Abstract: A method facilitates provisioning of pre paid wireless services. Credit refresh operations involving a pre paid wireless communication device involve SMS messages transmitted to the device over the air. The device uses tariff tables to keep track of a call's impact on available credit. The tariff tables are updatable at the service provider's discretion using SMS messages.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Telemac CorporationInventors: Bernard T. Laybourn, Theodore W. Watler
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Publication number: 20030100290Abstract: A mobile telephone programming and accounting system that includes an integrated hardware system interlinking a telephone unit, a telephone interlink receiver, and a central processing unit connected to the interlink receiver. The hardware system also preferably includes a receipt printer and a credit card reader. The telephone unit is preferably equipped with an internal real time clock and calendar circuit and memory store to record the time and date of calls for reporting to the central processing unit to enable tracking and detailed accounting of calls. The interlink receiver in the improved design includes a gang platform for programming multiple phone units, which may be phone units of different manufacturers, and provides for automatic programming of the multiple units and, in the retail distribution setting, programming the operating parameters and assignment of the phone unit to a service provider with encryption keys to reduce service churning.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2002Publication date: May 29, 2003Applicant: Telemac CorporationInventors: Donald Scott McGregor, Gregory M. McGregor
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Publication number: 20030008634Abstract: A method facilitates provisioning of pre paid wireless services. Credit refresh operations involving a pre paid wireless communication device involve SMS messages transmitted to the device over the air. The device uses tariff tables to keep track of a call's impact on available credit. The tariff tables are updatable at the service provider's discretion using SMS messages.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2002Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: Telemac CorporationInventors: Bernard T. Laybourn, Theodore W. Watler
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Patent number: 6480710Abstract: A method facilitates provisioning of pre-paid wireless services. Credit refresh operations involving a pre-paid wireless communication device involve SMS messages transmitted to the device over-the-air. The device uses tariff tables to keep track of a calls impact on available credit. The tariff tables are updatable at the service provider's discretion using SMS messages.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1999Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Telemac CorporationInventors: Bernard Thomas Laybourn, Theodore W. Watler
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Patent number: 6424827Abstract: An interlink receiver system and receiver unit for remote encoding wireless phone units including a host computer that communicates with the interlink receiver unit over telephone lines or airways to encode wireless phone units with the key code for authentication of the phone unit and encryption of communications from the phone unit during use, the interlink receiver unit connecting to the host computer for data exchange and controlling the encoding of a connected phone unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2000Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Telemac CorporationInventors: Travis Melchin McGregor, Donald Scott McGregor, Theodore W. Watler
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Publication number: 20020022471Abstract: A method and system for rating a data communication session between a network and a wireless device is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, the method monitors a series of events, namely, a setup event, a begin event and an end event, which take place during a communication session. The monitoring of such events is accomplished by a data rating application which resides on the wireless device. By monitoring such events, the data rating application is then able to rate the communication session using a number of rating options. The rating option selected includes both how to meter the data transmitted during a data communication session and determine the rate to be applied to each metered increment. Examples of methods used to meter the data include time and volume. Different rating options which can be used to rate the communication session include, for example, application, data utilization, source of data, class of service, quality of service and transmission efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Applicant: Telemac CorporationInventors: Theodore W. Watler, Jerry Hanley
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Publication number: 20020022472Abstract: A system having a wireless device capable of monitoring and tracking its own usage and account activities is disclosed. The wireless device includes an account management application and accounting applications. The account management application manages a variety of accounts in conjunction with the accounting applications and is used by a user to determine how each call/transaction is to be paid for. For example, the user of the wireless device may wish to pay for business calls using a first account and personal calls using a second account.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Applicant: Telemac CorporationInventors: Theodore Watler, Jerry Hanley
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Patent number: 6243574Abstract: A mobile telephone programming and accounting system that includes an integrated hardware system interlinking a telephone unit, a telephone interlink receiver, and a central processing unit connected to the interlink receiver. The hardware system also preferably includes a receipt printer and a credit card reader. The telephone unit is preferably equipped with an internal real time clock and calendar circuit and memory store to record the time and date of calls for reporting to the central processing unit to enable tracking and detailed accounting of calls. The interlink receiver in the improved design includes a gang platform for programming multiple phone units, which may be phone units of different manufacturers, and provides for automatic programming of the multiple units and, in the retail distribution setting, programming the operating parameters and assignment of the phone unit to a service provider with encryption keys to reduce service churning.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1996Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignee: Telemac CorporationInventors: Donald Scott McGregor, Gregory M. McGregor