System and method for restricting incoming calls
US7139382B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2215/016
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for restricting the completion of a call made to a subscriber is disclosed. The method includes activating a termination attempt trigger, requesting call-processing instructions in response to detection of the activated termination attempt trigger, receiving call-processing instructions, and redirecting the call responsive to the call-processing instructions.
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