A SHARED-REVENUE BILLING SYSTEM FOR TRANSMISSION OF WIRELESS DATA FROM A VEHICLE

摘要

A system for billing telephone calls made from a vehicle comprises obtaining vehicle identification information for a vehicle in which a wireless device is attached. The vehicle mounting system enables the wireless device to communicate with the vehicle systems. The vehicle transmits to the wireless device a vehicle identifier such as the VIN. The wireless device then transmits the vehicle identifier to the telecommunications network. The network records the calls received and made from that particular vehicle. A percentage of the revenue obtained for the calls associated with that vehicle is then paid to a service provider or manufacturer of the vehicle. The revenue-sharing arrangment encourages manufacturers and service providers to install and promote hands-free operation of wireless device in vehicles. The vehicle or network may prevent data communication by the wireless device when integrated with the vehicle until the billing arrangment is verified for that vehicle.