US6154146A
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Method of rendering misuse of communication services more difficult
Assignee: Nokia Solutions and Networks GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1996-10-31
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Granted: 2000-11-28
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Expires: 2016-10-31
Abstract
Abstract In many communication service, such as for example virtual card calling (VCC), authentication methods are used to check the access authorization of the caller to the communication service, and thus to prevent possible misuse. A chance-controlled fee assessment is used to prevent possible misuse of the communication service.
Inventors
- 👤 Reinhard Lueder
- 👤 Renate Zygan-Maus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:52
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F7/00; G07F7/08; G07F7/10; G07F7/1025; G07F7/1083; H; H04; H04M; H04M15/00; H04M15/47; H04M3/00; H04M3/38; H04M3/382
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A method for impeding misuse in communication services, in a communication network, comprising the steps of: inputting at a network terminal user-specific authentication data for calling a communication service; authenticating the data using the communication network; effecting a chance-controlled charge for the network terminal used to call the communication service, before a service user at the network terminal can determine that there has been an unsuccessful authentication.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
67 words
A method for impeding misuse in communication services, in a communication network, comprising the steps of: inputting at a network terminal user-specific authentication data for calling a communication service; authenticating the data using the communication network; effecting a chance-controlled charge for the network terminal used to call the communication service, before a service user at the network terminal can determine that there has been an unsuccessful authentication.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
153 words
A service controlling system in a network, comprising: the network having at least a communication service, a network terminal and an exchange; user-specific authentication data that is submitted by a user at the network terminal in association with a call to the service and that is communicated to the service controlling system of the called service via the exchange; the service having an authentication checker for checking the data and the exchange having a fee assessor for charging a fee to the user; given a call to the communication service by the user, authentication is carried out by checking the authentication data indicated by the user and, given successful authentication, the user is given access to the communication service; the service controlling system invoking a charge according to a predetermined probability for the network terminal used to carry out the call, before the user can determine that there has been an unsuccessful authentication.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
153 words
A service controlling system in a network, comprising: the network having at least a communication service, a network terminal and an exchange; user-specific authentication data that is submitted by a user at the network terminal in association with a call to the service and that is communicated to the service controlling system of the called service via the exchange; the service having an authentication checker for checking the data and the exchange having a fee assessor for charging a fee to the user; given a call to the communication service by the user, authentication is carried out by checking the authentication data indicated by the user and, given successful authentication, the user is given access to the communication service; the service controlling system invoking a charge according to a predetermined probability for the network terminal used to carry out the call, before the user can determine that there has been an unsuccessful authentication.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-11-28 | 2004-05-29 | 2004-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-11-28 | 2008-05-29 | 2008-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-11-28 | 2012-05-29 | 2012-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |