| 摘要 |
<p>This invention relates to a method and apparatus to control instant message (IM) traffic. A receiver terminal/device provides a filter function to an instant message server. The server checks the filter function to determine whether the receiver is willing to receive a message from a sender terminal/device, and transmits or blocks the message accordingly. The filter function can be modified dynamically, in real time, in response to the needs of the receiver customer. Advantageously, IM traffic can be adapted to emergency conditions.</p> |
