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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2005
Ruthie D. Lyle, Durham, NC (US);
Michael Muller, Medford, MA (US);
Vaughn T. Rokosz, Newton, MA (US);
Andrew L. Schirmer, Andover, MA (US);
Ruthie D. Lyle, Durham, NC (US);
Michael Muller, Medford, MA (US);
Vaughn T. Rokosz, Newton, MA (US);
Andrew L. Schirmer, Andover, MA (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A method, system and apparatus for selectively blocking the transmission of an unsolicited instant message. The method of the invention can include receiving an instant message designated an intended recipient; locating the intended recipient in a do not instant message list; and, responsive to the location, blocking the instant message for subsequent transmission to the intended recipient. Notably, the blocking step can include the step of selectively blocking the instant message based upon a specified policy defined for the intended recipient.