Intelligent user interfaces for multiple SIM cards

US9154601B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC · US

Inventors

• Tony He · Kirkland, US
• Susan Chory · Seattle, US
• Gregory Alan Howard · Kirkland, US
• Peter Bergler · Duvall, US
• Lijuan Qin · Redmond, US
• Jon Arnett · Seattle, US
• Janis J. Lee · Kirkland, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 15, 2013
• Grant date: Oct 6, 2015
• Expiry date: Nov 15, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04W12/45
• WIPO field: Telecommunications
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Various user interfaces and other technologies for interacting with devices that support multiple SIM cards can be implemented. For example, SIM-separated and SIM-aggregated user interface paradigms can be supported. Intelligent selection of an appropriate paradigm can support user preferences, conversation user interfaces, and the like. Other features such as SIM card defaults can help users deal with multiple SIM card scenarios. A consistent, compact user interface for switching SIM cards can be supported. Users can interact with their devices more efficiently and with less frustration. A wide variety of use scenarios are supported.