Abstract:
A simplified user interface for accessing multiple features resident in an electronic device. A higher level menu includes a location application. The user launches the location application and enters a name or partial name of a feature or application the user wishes to locate. The application then displays to the user a list of features that most closely match the user entry. The user can then choose one of the displayed features or applications. The user is also provided the opportunity to scroll through a list of available features within the device. If the user accesses a feature from the list the corresponding control display is presented to the user. If the user accesses an application from the list the application is immediately launched. The high level application allows the user to access features and launch applications without navigating the menu structure.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus providing a user interface within a phone that responds to a limited vocabulary of user trained voice commands. The interface allows users to perform all phone handset dialing functions using voice commands. Additionally, users will be able to create and modify entries within a voice recognition phonebook, whereby a number within the voice recognition phonebook can be called by saying the name associated with the number. The user interface provides a combination of voice and LCD displayed user prompts and responses to voice input. The interface responds to user voice commands and performs the command functions based upon matches to previously user trained voice command vocabulary words stored in memory.
Abstract:
A system (10, 60) for facilitating the accommodation of two or more batteries (12, 14) in an electronic device (10). The system (10) includes a first mechanism (16, 18) that determines a charge status of a first battery (12) and a second battery (14) and provides a status signal in response thereto. A second mechanism (18, 32, 46) provides an indication of remaining battery life associated with the first battery (12) and/or the second battery (14) based on the status signal. In a specific embodiment, the system (10, 60) further includes a third mechanism (36) for selectively employing the first battery (12) or the second battery (14) as a power source for the electronic device (10) based on the status signal. The second mechanism (18, 32, 46) includes a mechanism (18, 32, 46) for issuing a first alert, via the display screen (32), when the first battery (12) is drained. Another mechanism (18, 32, 46) issues a second alert when the second battery (14) is drained or detached from the electronic device (10).
Abstract:
A wireless communication device provides streamlined access to recording functions that allow a user to readily record information from a called directory information service provider or other predetermined number. Directory service provider numbers and other predetermined numbers are stored in the system and compared with a user selected destination telephone number. If a match is detected, the system display automatically enables a recording function or prompts the user to manually activate the recording function to permit the user to manually record information obtained from the directory information service provider. Alternatively, the information may be automatically transferred directly into the system without user intervention through a communication link using a formatted data exchange. The system includes options for editing the recorded information, permanently storing the recorded information, and completing a call to the telephone number provided by the service.