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Method and system for deterministic charging in a satellite communications system

  • US 6,438,355 B1
  • Filed: 11/18/1999
  • Issued: 08/20/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/18/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method in a satellite communications network for ensuring that a satellite subscriber is properly charged, comprising the steps of:

  • re-registering a satellite mobile terminal to a distant gateway away from a home gateway of said satellite mobile terminal as a result of an outgoing call from said satellite mobile terminal;

    identifying an incoming call directed to said satellite mobile terminal from another terminal;

    determining whether said satellite mobile terminal is busy;

    responsive to a negative determination that said satellite mobile terminal is busy;

    handling said incoming call normally; and

    responsive to an affirmative determination that said satellite mobile terminal is busy;

    determining whether said another terminal is of a satellite mobile terminal type; and

    if so, implementing a procedure so as to complete said incoming call such that a subscriber associated with said satellite mobile terminal is not charged unexpectedly.

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