| 摘要 |
The invention relates to a method for charging for Internet or Web content or a service subject to a charge. Methods of this kind are utilized when providing Internet services or content subject to a charge. The invention is based on the customer giving a charging authorization to the service provider with the aid of a terminal, for example, a WAP mobile station. Having found a service of interest from the Internet, the customer registers and authorizes the service provider to send them a charging authorization form. After registration, the customer can use a Web browser to log in to the service provider's Web service and state that they wish to use a specific service or content. The service provider then sends an electronic charging authorization form to the customer's mobile station or wireless terminal, on the basis of the registration that has previously taken place. The customer selects either the accept or reject alternative from the form and returns the form to the service provider. If the response in the returned form is positive, the service provider supplies the desired Internet content or performs the desired service. Charging takes place in such a way that the mobile operator, whose connection is being used, identifies the information in the returned charging authorization form and bills the customer on the basis of this information. The method can be applied, not only to Web, but also to Internet services. In the method according to the invention, other terminals can also be used. Other entities besides mobile operators can also apply the invention. |
