Selective Call Blocking Logic for Telephones
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current telephone systems lack flexibility in call blocking features, as they require network-side implementation and do not allow users to selectively block calls from specific numbers or control various types of media transmissions, such as text messaging and video calls.
Innovation Solution
A telephone with first circuitry enabling communications over a network and a call block list, featuring a call blocking logic module that selectively blocks incoming calls based on user-designated numbers, allowing users to control blocking of different call types and media transmissions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If call blocking is implemented on the network side, then call blocking functionality is provided, but user flexibility and control over specific numbers and media types is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the call blocking functionality from the network side and relocates it to the telephone device. The call blocking logic is implemented within the telephone's circuitry, allowing users to maintain call block lists locally and exercise full control over which calls are blocked without requiring network-side processing or configuration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If all calls are blocked to a telephone, then complete call blocking is achieved, but selective blocking of specific numbers is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the call blocking functionality by implementing a call block list that contains individual telephone numbers. Users can add, remove, and manage specific numbers in the call block list, allowing selective blocking of particular callers while permitting calls from other numbers. This segmentation enables precise control over incoming calls rather than blanket blocking.
3Adaptability or versatility
If network-side call blocking is used, then call blocking is provided, but control over media transmissions such as text messaging and video calls is not available
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal call blocking system that handles multiple types of communications through the same call blocking logic. The system blocks not only voice calls but also text messages, instant messages, pictures, video, and other media transmissions by checking the calling number against the call block list. This multi-functional approach provides comprehensive control over all communication types from a single implementation.
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AI summary
A telephone includes first circuitry enabling communications with a telephone network. A call block list includes at least one user designated number. A call blocking logic module is implemented within the first circuitry and selectively blocks incoming calls to the telephone over the telephone network responsive to the at least one user designated number in the call block list.