Systems and methods to block communication calls

Details Systems and methods to block communication calls Systems and methods to block communication calls

2007-01-18

2011-12-13

Smith, Creighton (Department: 2614)

Telephonic communications

Special services

Reexamination Certificate

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08077849

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses to block calls from reaching destinations. In one embodiment, a method includes: receiving a call for a connection to an entity via a reference; based on the reference used for the call, determining a reference of the entity; determining whether the call is to be blocked; and responsive to a determination that the call is not to be blocked, establishing the connection to the entity using the reference of the entity.

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