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Geo-Based Hands-Free Calling Minute Awards

  • US 20090089160A1
  • Filed: 09/28/2007
  • Published: 04/02/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/28/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for awarding calling minutes based on a telematics subscriber purchasing products or services from participating businesses using vehicle sensor information and telematics location information, the method comprising:

  • enrolling a subscriber in a calling minutes awards program;

    storing subscriber information in a calling minutes awards program database;

    configuring a subscriber telematics unit to detect when a potential product or service associated with the awards program is purchased by the subscriber;

    detecting a purchase by the subscriber at a business location in a vehicle associated with the telematics unit;

    verifying a calling minutes award request; and

    determining whether to honor or reject the request based on the purchase and the identity of the business.

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