| 20100174813 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE MONITORING OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TWO PARTIES - A computer implemented method and data processing device for assessing electronically mediated communications is described. A plurality of messages sent by a first party are captured. The content of the messages is processed to determine a quantitative metric reflecting a first property. The behavior over time of the quantitative metric is analyzed to assess the nature of a relationship involving the first party. | 07-08-2010 |