DE19824297A1 - Electronically controlled tariff selector - Google Patents
Electronically controlled tariff selectorInfo
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- DE19824297A1 DE19824297A1 DE1998124297 DE19824297A DE19824297A1 DE 19824297 A1 DE19824297 A1 DE 19824297A1 DE 1998124297 DE1998124297 DE 1998124297 DE 19824297 A DE19824297 A DE 19824297A DE 19824297 A1 DE19824297 A1 DE 19824297A1
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- tariff
- selector
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M15/00—Arrangements for metering, time-control or time indication ; Metering, charging or billing arrangements for voice wireline or wireless communications, e.g. VoIP
- H04M15/83—Notification aspects
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M15/00—Arrangements for metering, time-control or time indication ; Metering, charging or billing arrangements for voice wireline or wireless communications, e.g. VoIP
- H04M15/28—Arrangements for metering, time-control or time indication ; Metering, charging or billing arrangements for voice wireline or wireless communications, e.g. VoIP with meter at substation or with calculation of charges at terminal
- H04M15/30—Arrangements for metering, time-control or time indication ; Metering, charging or billing arrangements for voice wireline or wireless communications, e.g. VoIP with meter at substation or with calculation of charges at terminal the meter or calculation of charges not being controlled from an exchange
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M15/00—Arrangements for metering, time-control or time indication ; Metering, charging or billing arrangements for voice wireline or wireless communications, e.g. VoIP
- H04M15/80—Rating or billing plans; Tariff determination aspects
- H04M15/8044—Least cost routing
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M2215/00—Metering arrangements; Time controlling arrangements; Time indicating arrangements
- H04M2215/42—Least cost routing, i.e. provision for selecting the lowest cost tariff
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M2215/00—Metering arrangements; Time controlling arrangements; Time indicating arrangements
- H04M2215/74—Rating aspects, e.g. rating parameters or tariff determination apects
- H04M2215/745—Least cost routing, e.g. Automatic or manual, call by call or by preselection
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04M—TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION
- H04M2215/00—Metering arrangements; Time controlling arrangements; Time indicating arrangements
- H04M2215/82—Advice-of-Charge [AOC], i.e. notify subscriber of charges/cumulative charge; meter at the substation
Abstract
Description
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Tarif-Selektierer der den jeweils günstigsten Tarif automatisch auswählt und eine Verbindung zu der entsprechenden Telekommunikationsgesellschaft hergestellt.The invention relates to a tariff selector that automatically selects the cheapest tariff selects and connects to the appropriate telecommunications company manufactured.
Durch die Öffnung des Telekommunikationsmarktes ist es dem Verbraucher nun möglich durch einen entsprechende Vorwahl sich manuell in das gewünschte Netz einzuwählen, um dort günstiger zu telefonieren, zu faxen oder ähnliches.By opening up the telecommunications market it is up to the consumer You can now manually enter the desired network using an appropriate area code dial in to make cheaper calls, faxes or similar.
Durch die immer weiter steigende Zahl der Telekommunikationsgesellschaften ist es für den Verbraucher nur schwer möglich, die für ihn jeweils günstigsten Tarife auszuwählen.Due to the ever increasing number of telecommunications companies it is difficult for consumers to find the cheapest tariffs for them to select.
Insbesondere regionale und zeitliche Tarif-Staffelungen sind kaum durchschaubar und somit eine optimale Auswahl der jeweils günstigsten Tarife der Telekommunikationsgesellschaften praktisch unmöglich.In particular, regional and temporal tariff graduations are hardly transparent and thus an optimal selection of the cheapest tariffs of the telecommunications companies practically impossible.
Die Dynamik dieser Prozesse und die damit verbundenen ständigen Tarifänderungen erschweren Entscheidungen.The dynamics of these processes and the associated constant tariff changes make decisions difficult.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, automatisch den zu dem Zeitpunkt günstigsten Tarif, Anbieter auszuwählen und die zu führende Kommunikation optimal zu vermittelt. The object of the invention is to automatically provide the cheapest tariff at the time, provider to be selected and the communication to be managed optimally conveyed.
Dieses wird gelöst, indem eine elektronisch gesteuerte Vorrichtung zwischen den Teilnehmer und den Netzbetreiber geschaltet wird.This is solved by placing an electronically controlled device between the participants and the network operator is switched.
Durch den Tarif-Selektierer wird es für den Verbraucher möglich sein, ohne größeren Zeitaufwand (Informationsbeschaffung) eine optimale Tarifauswahl zu erreichen. Die Funktionsweise ist einfach, der Tarifselektierer wird aktiv durch Eingabe der Rufnummer, welche herkömmlich in das Telekommunikationsgeräts eingegeben wird. Der Tarif-Selektierer analysiert anhand aller für eine optimale Tarifauswahl rellevanten Daten den jeweils günstigsten Tarif und Anbieter aus, und stellt die Verbindung über die ausgewählte Telekommunikationsgesellschaft her.Through the tariff selector it will be possible for the consumer without major ones Time expenditure (obtaining information) to achieve an optimal tariff selection. The way it works is simple, the tariff selector becomes active by entering the Telephone number which is conventionally entered into the telecommunication device. The tariff selector analyzes all relevant for an optimal tariff selection Data the cheapest tariff and provider, and establishes the connection via the selected telecommunications company.
Die erforderlichen Daten mit den Tarifen der Telekommunikationsgesellschaften werden in einem RAM gespeichert und bei Bedarf aktualisiert.The required data with the tariffs of the telecommunications companies are in saved in RAM and updated if necessary.
Eine solche Aktualisierung erfolgt mit Hilfe eines externen Servicerechners, welcher immer Up to date ist, über eine Servicerufnummer.Such an update is carried out with the help of an external service computer, which always Is up to date via a service number.
Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und werden im folgenden näher beschrieben.Embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and are in following described in more detail.
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Fig. 1 einen Tarif-Selektierer, welcher zwischen Anschlußdose und Telekommunikationsensendgerät geschaltet ist Fig. 1 shows a tariff selector, which is connected between the junction box and telecommunications terminal
Fig. 2 einen Tarif-Selektierer, welcher in einem Personalcomputer installiert ist Fig. 2 shows a tariff selector, which is installed in a personal computer
Fig. 3 einen Tarif-Selektierer, welcher sich im Telekommunikationsendgerät befindet Fig. 3 shows a tariff selector, which is located in the telecommunications terminal
Fig. 4 einen Tarif-Selektierer, welcher sich im Telekommunikationsnetz befindet. Fig. 4 shows a tariff selector, which is located in the telecommunications network.
Bei Fig. 1 dargestellt wird der Tarif-Selektierer zwischen Anschluß und den Telekommunikationsendgerät geschaltet. Dieses wird erreicht über eine S0 oder TAE Steckverbindung. Die Stromzufuhr erfolgt über eine Batterie, Solarzellen oder über ein externen Stromanschluß.In Fig. 1, the tariff selector is connected between the connection and the telecommunications terminal. This is achieved via an S0 or TAE connector. Power is supplied via a battery, solar cells or via an external power connection.
Fig. 2 zeigt einen Tarif-Selektierer in Form einer Steckkarte, welche in einem Personal Computer installiert ist. Bei dieser Ausführung kann auf einzelne technische Komponenten verzichtet werden, da diese durch den Personal Computer ersetzt werden können. Die Stromzufuhr und Telekommunikationsanbindung erfolgt ebenfalls über den Personal Computer. Fig. 2 shows a tariff selector in the form of a plug-in card, which is installed in a personal computer. In this version, individual technical components can be dispensed with, since these can be replaced by the personal computer. The power supply and telecommunications connection is also carried out via the personal computer.
Fig. 3 zeigt einen Tarif-Selektierer der sich im Telekommunikationsendgerät befindet und bildet mit diesem eine Einheit die untrennbar miteinander verbunden ist. Die Stromzufuhr und Telekommunikationsanbindung erfolgt über das Telekommunikationsendgerät. Fig. 3 shows a tariff selector located in the telecommunications terminal and forms a unit with it that is inseparable. The power supply and telecommunications connection takes place via the telecommunications terminal.
Fig. 4 zeigt einen Tarif-Selektierer, welcher bei einem Netzbetreiber installiert ist. Bei dieser Variante muß der Nutzer durch abheben des Telefonhöhers oder wählen einer Einwahlnummer eine Verbindung zu den Tarif-Selektierer herstellen, um dann über ihn zu kommunizieren. Fig. 4 shows a tariff selector, which is installed at a network operator. In this variant, the user must establish a connection to the tariff selector by lifting the telephone or dialing a dial-in number, in order to then communicate via him.
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