System for selective communication connection based on transaction pricing signals
September 1, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesTelephone call routing and charging system Charging system in data communication network System and method for automated selection of equipment for purchase through input of user desired specifications Congestion avidance control system and method for communication network Interface between mobile telecommunication stations and trunks that link to communication carriers Method for efficient distributed data communications network backbone node location Dynamic pricing method and apparatus for communication systems Intelligent routing of special service telephone traffic Computer-controlled telecommunications system Telecommunications rate data base accessing InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 233631 filed on 04/26/1994US Classes:705/37, Trading, matching, or bidding379/114.1, Incentive billing379/114.12, Discount or bargaining705/34Bill preparationExaminersPrimary: Weinhardt, Robert A.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesG06F 017/60H04M 015/00 Foreign Application Priority Data1993-05-24 GBAbstractA communications network in which user equipment is provided with a selecting device which communicates with a pricing device in service provider equipment. When communications or other services are required, the selection circuit polls a plurality of service providers, and the pricing circuit of each service provider generates a price signal indicating the level of price for its services. The selection circuit then selects a service provider, based on price (and also other factors such as quality of service).Other References
Field of SearchWITH USAGE MEASUREMENT (E.G., CALL OR TRAFFIC REGISTER)With line identification or class of service determination AUTOMATED ELECTRICAL FINANCIAL OR BUSINESS PRACTICE OR MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENT Market analysis, demand forecasting or surveying Finance (e.g., banking, investment or credit) Bill preparation Accounting Trading, matching, or bidding | |
