Method and apparatus for notifying an end user of a messaging event in a multi-user setting

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PATENT NO 9553999
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13114082

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A method and apparatus for notifying an end user of a messaging event in a multi-user setting is disclosed. An apparatus that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium in a communication device which includes computer instructions at least for matching a caller identifier associated with a messaging event and entries in a plurality of contact books corresponding to a plurality of users, and identifying a plurality of parties to whom the messaging event is potentially directed based on the matching. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

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  • AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.

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Pearson, Larry B San Antonio, US 154 2741
Walter, Edward Boerne, US 142 2730

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