×

System and method for determining charges for usage of a network connection

  • US 6,338,046 B1
  • Filed: 10/06/1997
  • Issued: 01/08/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/06/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method of charging for usage of a network, comprising;

  • establishing a connection along the network over which data is to be transferred;

    transmitting a billing message over the connection prior to transferring the data, wherein the billing message comprises connection information indicating a level of service for the connection;

    copying content of the billing message at a first node defined along the connection; and

    computing a cost for usage of the connection using the content of the billing message.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×