Method and apparatus for selective message service blocking

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8620362
APP PUB NO 20110151896A1
SERIAL NO

12641874

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A method of processing message service requests to a subscriber's communication device in a communication network is provided. The method includes receiving a message service request from a sender at a network element, wherein the message service request includes a message and is directed to the directory number of the communication device; accessing a centralized database that stores message service blocking data for the subscriber; retrieving the message service blocking data for the subscriber; and analyzing the data retrieved from the centralized database and determining whether the message service request should be permitted or denied.

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WSOU INVESTMENTS LLC11150 SANTA MONICA BLVD SUITE 1400 LOS ANGELES CA 90025

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Goldman, Stuart O Scottsdale, US 70 1014
Malone,, III Bernard L Little Rock, US 3 114

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