Methods and apparatus for identification and user prompting for storage of frequently used data items
US6760431B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/44
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device which stores frequently used data items in a retrieval list for easy retrieval and use. An example is a telephone operative to identify frequently-dialed telephone numbers and prompt a user to store frequently-dialed numbers in a speed-dial list. When a number is entered in the telephone, the number is compared with a log of stored numbers. Each stored number has an associated usage frequency. If the entered number is present in the log, the usage frequency of the entered number is updated. If the entered number is not present, the entered number is stored along with an initial usage frequency. The usage frequency of the number is compared against a predetermined criterion, and if the criterion is met the user is prompted to store the entered number in an empty space in the speed-dial list, or to replace an already existing entry in the speed-dial list with the entered number. Any of numerous alternatives may be chosen for prompting of the user and storage of the entered number. For example, the user may simply be presented with a decision as to whether to store the entered number. If the user answers affirmatively, the entered number may automatically be stored in the nex…
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