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Method, apparatus and system for restricted prepaid calling card

  • US 20060078099A1
  • Filed: 10/08/2004
  • Published: 04/13/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/08/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for prepaid calling card activation with restrictions, comprising:

  • a prepaid calling card having a magnetic strip, said magnetic strip encoded with at least account information, said account information configured to identify said prepaid calling card;

    a point of sale terminal configured to scan said account information from said prepaid calling card, said point of sale terminal having a data entry and display device; and

    at least one computer configured to receive and send information to and from said point of sale terminal, said computer having a database configured to store and track information related to said prepaid calling card, whereas;

    a set of restrictions is entered at said point of sale terminal;

    said set of restrictions are sent to said at least one computer; and

    said set of restrictions are associated by said at least one computer with said prepaid calling card and said set of restrictions are stored in said database.

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