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Identifying and filtering incoming telephone calls to enhance privacy

US9667782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2016
Grant dateMay 30, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2036

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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