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System and method for screening video communications within an interactive television system

  • US 7,518,629 B2
  • Filed: 11/28/2006
  • Issued: 04/14/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/22/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for screening outgoing video communications within an interactive television system, the method comprising:

  • using a computer to perform the steps of;

    intercepting a video communication request sent by a caller to a recipient;

    identifying the recipient using information contained within the video communication request;

    determining whether the recipient is included within a first unauthorized recipient list, the first unauthorized recipient list being specific to the caller;

    determining whether the recipient is included within a second unauthorized recipient list, the second unauthorized recipient list comprising a general list pertaining to a plurality of callers; and

    blocking the video communication request in response to the recipient being included within the first or second unauthorized recipient lists.

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