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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SENDING COMMUNICATIONS

  • US 20110117880A1
  • Filed: 11/15/2010
  • Published: 05/19/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/16/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of determining a charge for a communication with one or more devices, comprising:

  • identifying a communication from a first device to a second device;

    determining if the first device has a relationship with the second device by identifying another communication between the first device and the second device prior to the time of the communication;

    applying a first charge amount for the communication if the relationship is determined; and

    applying a second charge amount for the communication if the relationship is not determined.

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