System and method for restricting incoming calls

Telephonic communications – Special services – Call blocking

Reexamination Certificate

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C379S142030, C379S221080

Reexamination Certificate

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07139382

ABSTRACT:
A method for restricting the completion of a call made to a subscriber is disclosed. The method includes activating a termination attempt trigger, requesting call-processing instructions in response to detection of the activated termination attempt trigger, receiving call-processing instructions, and redirecting the call responsive to the call-processing instructions.

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