Credit card operated computer on-line service communication system
February 16, 2016. 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 ReferencesParallel process communications terminal and network Public access facsimile system Electronic checkbook with automatic reconciliation Integrating graphics input device Enhanced access to telecommunications network Information distribution system ATM/POS based electronic mail system Mobile pay telephone system System for accessing amenities through a public telephone network Telecommunications booth and method of use InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 602630 filed on 02/16/1996US Classes:709/203, Client/server705/26, Electronic shopping (e.g., remote ordering)709/218, Using interconnected networks709/219, Accessing a remote server709/229Network resources access controllingExaminersPrimary: Pan, Daniel H.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG06F 013/362G06F 013/42 AbstractA computer network communication system collects messages from multiple electronic sources comprising network service providers and presents them to a system user in a common format that is selectable by the user. The system receives charge account information from the user and thereby recoups costs associated with providing the computer network communication access. Charge account and associated identification information for a user are stored at a central control site, along with a user's preferred display settings. The central control site is connected to an interconnected computer network and to multiple remote sites comprising computer terminals that communicate with the central control site over the computer network. The remote user sites also are capable of direct communication with network service providers independently of the central control site over conventional telephone line connections. | |
