Mobile phone number anonymizer
US8676181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/75
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, computer readable media and apparatus for temporarily mapping an anonymous number to a mobile endpoint device are disclosed. For example, the method assigns a first temporary anonymous number to a mobile endpoint device having a mobile number, and receives a call request to reach the mobile endpoint device in accordance with the first temporary anonymous number. The method forwards the call request to the mobile endpoint device if the first temporary anonymous number has not expired.
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