Identifying and filtering incoming telephone calls to enhance privacy
US9426288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2201/18
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for filtering a telephone call is provided. The method may comprise receiving from a caller the telephone call directed to a communication device associated with an intended call recipient. The received telephone call may be scored based on predetermined scoring criteria to create a score indicative of a desirability of the telephone call. Furthermore, the method may comprise comparing the score to a predetermined threshold score. Based on the comparison, the method may further comprise selectively classifying the telephone call as an unwanted telephone call. Furthermore, the method may comprise selectively rejecting the unwanted telephone call.
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