Telephone with dynamically programmable push buttons for access to advanced applications
US6978129B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M3/382
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device and method for providing simple access to subscriber selected applications that reside in a telephone network. A programmable communication device that includes programmable push buttons operable for providing a user one button access to voice based and text based applications. A storage register is associated with each of the programmable push button and is operable for storing a directory number, such as a telephone number and a server address. The communication device includes a unique programming permission code for security purposes, such as restricting the use/reprogramming of the push buttons. A method of programming device push buttons including entering the programming permission code and selected advanced application information into the device. The method of programming may be done remotely or manually using various provisioning techniques.
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