Multi-mode user device and network-based control and monitoring

US9112918B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9112918-B2
Application numberUS-201213459518-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateApr 30, 2012
Priority dateApr 30, 2012
Publication dateAug 18, 2015
Grant dateAug 18, 2015

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Methods, devices, and storage media for user devices to operate in multiple modes and provide mode indicators that indicate the mode in which the user device operates, and a network that provides multimode services that include monitoring service events associated with the multiple modes, control modes of operation, and allow users to view, manage, and classify service usage information that includes service event information and correlated mode information.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method comprising: providing, by a network, multi-mode services for user devices that operate in multiple modes, wherein the multi-mode services include: allowing users to view and manage usage information pertaining to modes of operation of user devices and service events that occurred during the modes of operation; monitoring service events based on a mode in which user devices operate; controlling service events based on a mode in which user device…

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What does patent US9112918B2 cover?
Methods, devices, and storage media for user devices to operate in multiple modes and provide mode indicators that indicate the mode in which the user device operates, and a network that provides multimode services that include monitoring service events associated with the multiple modes, control modes of operation, and allow users to view, manage, and classify service usage information that in…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Schultz Paul T, Hahn Mark J, Sartini Robert A, and 3 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H04L69/24. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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