US Patent 10498883 Multi-modal communications restrictioning

Techniques for only “ringing” devices configured as restricted devices when a communication is intended and approved for a restricted user. A first user may indicate to a system that the first user wants to communicate with a second user. The system may determine a group account including the second user. The system may also determine one or more devices specifically associated with the second user in the group account. The system may cause only the device(s) associated with the second user—but not other devices of the group profile not specifically associated with second user—to receive the communication. Techniques for permitting a restricted device to send or commence communications based on at least one access parameter.