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- Patent Title: System and method for a revenue allocation engine for use with subscription economy
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Application No.: US17695661Application Date: 2022-03-15
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Publication No.: US11599954B2Publication Date: 2023-03-07
- Inventor: Lei Jin , John Banks , Kang Ao , Muyun Zhu
- Applicant: Zuora, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US CA Redwood City
- Assignee: Zuora, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Zuora, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Redwood City
- Agency: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
- Main IPC: G06Q40/00
- IPC: G06Q40/00 ; G06Q40/12

Abstract:
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for the recognition and allocation of revenue generated by a subscription based pricing model or plan that is applied to a product or service. Embodiments respond to customer needs for a flexible and powerful revenue allocation engine to permit correct revenue distribution within a subscription economy and effectively trace changes to a revenue schedule and the resulting revenue recognition. Embodiments can efficiently react to changes to a subscription agreement and calculate a new distribution for a revenue schedule and its impact on revenue recognition and future revenue projections. In one embodiment, the systems and methods includes a revenue recognition/allocation engine that operates to evaluate the impact of “charge events” on revenue generation, taking into account relevant business rules and revenue recognition principles.
Public/Granted literature
- US20220207619A1 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A REVENUE ALLOCATION ENGINE FOR USE WITH SUBSCRIPTION ECONOMY Public/Granted day:2022-06-30
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