Billing method for multimedia networks
First Claim
1. A method of billing for use of a multimedia communications network based on associated cost factors for a transaction performed between a plurality of operators and a subscriber using a respective access device for accessing the network, the method comprising the steps of:
- creating, transmitting and processing a billing data record in the communications network; and
using the respective access device, by at least one of an operator/subscriber involved in the transaction and a further operator/subscriber, after the transaction, to settle accounts with a plurality of operators/subscribers in real time using the billing data record.
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Abstract
A method of billing for the use of a, in particular multimedia communications network on the basis of the associated cost factors for a transaction performed between a number of operators and a subscriber using a respective transaction, an operator/subscriber involved in the transaction and/or a further operator/subscriber uses the respective access device to settle accounts with a number of operators/subscribers in real time using a billing data record created, transmitted and processed in the communications network.
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1. A method of billing for use of a multimedia communications network based on associated cost factors for a transaction performed between a plurality of operators and a subscriber using a respective access device for accessing the network, the method comprising the steps of:
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creating, transmitting and processing a billing data record in the communications network; and
using the respective access device, by at least one of an operator/subscriber involved in the transaction and a further operator/subscriber, after the transaction, to settle accounts with a plurality of operators/subscribers in real time using the billing data record. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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