Remote rechargeable prepaid cellular service peripheral device
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1. An integrated prepaid cellular service and telephone unit, comprising:
- a cellular transceiver;
a storage unit;
a processor; and
a debit card interface.
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Abstract
An integrated prepaid cellular service and telephone unit including a cellular transceiver, a storage unit, a processor; and a credit/debit card interface. In a further aspect, the invention includes code for contacting a cellular provider, transmitting user debit/credit information, receiving a quantity of pre-paid cellular service units, storing the units, and allowing use of the cellular transceiver as long as said units does not equal zero.
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22 Claims
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1. An integrated prepaid cellular service and telephone unit, comprising:
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a cellular transceiver;
a storage unit;
a processor; and
a debit card interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An integrated prepaid cellular service and telephone unit, comprising:
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a cellular transceiver;
a storage unit;
a processor; and
code for contacting a cellular provider, transmitting user debit/credit information, receiving a quantity of pre-paid cellular service units, storing the units, and allowing use of the cellular transceiver as long as said units does not equal zero. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for providing a communication service, comprising:
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a communication transceiver, including a user debit storage apparatus, a memory and a processor; and
a transaction system, communicating with the processor, providing a signal denoting authorization to access the communication service to the processor for a period of time responsive to the user debit storage apparatus, said period of time being stored in said memory. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for distributing pre-paid wireless service;
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(A) receiving debit card information from a communication transceiver;
(B) verifying user debit card information and authorizing a transaction; and
(C) outputting a signal enabling operation of the communication transceiver for a period of time.
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