Patent ID: 7499533
Filing Date: 2009-03-03
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A method for setting a subscriber-specified limit on the duration of a voice channel communication, the method comprising: receiving a communication from a subscriber on a first network element, said communication causing said first network element to send a request to a second network element; in response to said request, sending a message from said second network element to said first network element, causing said first network element to request entry of demarcation information, wherein said demarcation information comprises a demarcation interval; the demarcation information applying to communications for which a subscriber's directory number is an origination point or a termination point; receiving said demarcation information at said first network element; communicating said demarcation information to said second network element, causing said second network element to store said demarcation information; and initiating a billing of the subscriber for accepting and enforcing said demarcation information; wherein said subscriber provides said demarcation information; wherein said demarcation interval specifies at least one of a time interval or a monetary amount; the demarcation information implementing one or more of: