Abstract: A machine and process for managing restrictions of a wireless device associated with an inmate service account. The machine and process include a kiosk operable to exchange data with the wireless device, including limited-use restrictions related to: an inmate associated with the inmate service account, a correctional facility, and/or a parole requirement. The kiosk may also unlock the wireless device when the inmate is released from the correctional facility by removing the limited-use restrictions from the wireless device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 12, 2021
Date of Patent:
February 20, 2024
Assignee:
TouchPay Holdings, LLC
Inventors:
Charles Craig Bullard, David DuWayne Wise, Stephen Lee Hodge
Abstract: A machine and process for accepting customer payments and placing orders for telecommunications services is disclosed. The machine and process include a kiosk operable to accept account set-up information from an individual, accept payment from the individual, collect identifying data from the individual, and communicate with a system to activate a telecommunication account for the individual. The kiosk may be placed wherever quick telecommunication account set-up and payment verification is necessary, for example: a correctional facility or college campus.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 14, 2016
Date of Patent:
July 13, 2021
Assignee:
TouchPay Holdings, LLC
Inventors:
Charles Craig Bullard, David DuWayne Wise, Stephen Lee Hodge
Abstract: A machine and process for accepting customer payments and placing orders for telecommunications services is disclosed. The machine and process include a kiosk operable to accept account set-up information from an individual, accept payment from the individual, collect identifying data from the individual, and communicate with a system to activate a telecommunication account for the individual. The kiosk may be placed wherever quick telecommunication account set-up and payment verification is necessary, for example: a correctional facility or college campus.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 14, 2016
Publication date:
March 2, 2017
Applicant:
TouchPay Holdings, LLC
Inventors:
Charles Craig BULLARD, David DuWayne WISE