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Method and apparatus for controlling unsolicited messaging

  • US 7,613,172 B2
  • Filed: 12/21/2004
  • Issued: 11/03/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/24/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling unsolicited RTM calls, the method comprising:

  • assigning one or more system identifiers that do not correspond to an actual user;

    receiving a first call to one or more of the system identifiers;

    retrieving caller identification information from the first call;

    creating one or more filter rules based upon the caller identification information;

    receiving a second call;

    determining if the second call matches one or more of the filter rules;

    upon determining that the second call matches one or more of the filter rules, acting upon the second call; and

    upon determining that the second call does not match one or more of the filter rules, allowing the second call.

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