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Wireless communications system and method of operation for reducing fraud

  • US 6,064,875 A
  • Filed: 01/31/1997
  • Issued: 05/16/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A wireless communications system comprising:

  • a home carrier for providing wireless communications service to a subscriber within a predetermined service area;

    HLR memory means, associated with said home carrier, for storing a home locator record database comprising a plurality of home locator records at least partially defining the wireless communications service to be provided to respective ones of the subscribers of said home carrier, wherein the home locator record is at least initially configured to prohibit call termination with the respective subscriber; and

    reconfiguring means for at least temporarily reconfiguring the home locator record of a respective subscriber in response to a request for wireless communications service involving the subscriber to permit call termination with the subscriber if the subscriber has paid in advance for the requested wireless communications service, wherein said reconfiguring means resets the home locator record of the respective subscriber upon completion of the requested wireless communications service such that the home locator record again prohibits call termination with the subscriber.

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