Method and apparatus for accessing a contacts database and telephone services
US8332553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/023
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments described herein provide a method and technique for operating a computing device. An interface is displayed for enabling the computing device to control a voicemail system. The interface includes one or more display objects, wherein each display object is selectable by a user to enter a command input assigned to that display object. A selection is detected of any one of the one or more display objects, and the command input assigned to the display object is identified. A signal tone is generated corresponding to the command input. The signal input may be transmitted across a network to the voicemail system to communicate a command to the voicemail system.
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