Abstract:
A telephone has several lists of phone numbers. Each phone number within a list has a number of digits which is not less than a predetermined minimum number, and not more than a predetermined maximum number. The maximum number is the "size" of the list. When a digit is entered, the phone compares (1B) the number of digits entered to the lists, and selects (1C) the list of the smallest size which is greater than or equal to the number of digits entered. That list is searched (1D) and the results displayed (1E) when the search is complete. If another digit is entered during the search (1F), the comparing (1B) and list selecting (1C) steps are repeated.
Abstract:
The operator of a communications device selects text (102) displayed by the device. The device matches (104) the text to a list of contacts and their associated names. "Contact" means a telephone number, an e-mail address, a uniform resource locator (URL), or the like. Contacts or their associated names that appear in both the text and the list are displayed (106), and the operator selects one (108) from this much-abbreviated list. The device then actuates the contact (110), either automatically or at the operator's command. To "actuate" a contact means to dial the telephone number, or start the e-mail program or the URL browser, or the like.
Abstract:
A system and method for allowing a wireless communication device for conveniently converting alphanumeric characters into numeric characters for dialing is disclosed. Any alphanumeric characters saved in address book phone entries will be automatically converted to phone numeric equivalents when dialed. For example, a stored number of 1-800-2EUDORA is treated as 18002383672 when dialed. The unit accepts input from memory into an Alphanumeric to Numeric Converter where the letters an non integers are converted into numbers to be dialed. The converted number is then passed through an undefined character filter where undefined characters are eliminated. The output is then sent to a display where an optional confirmation step takes place before the wireless communication device dials the intended number.
Abstract:
The operator of a communications device selects text (102) displayed by the device. The device matches (104) the text to a list of contacts and their associated names. "Contact" means a telephone number, an e-mail address, a uniform resource locator (URL), or the like. Contacts or their associated names that appear in both the text and the list are displayed (106), and the operator selects one (108) from this much-abbreviated list. The device then actuates the contact (110), either automatically or at the operator's command. To "actuate" a contact means to dial the telephone number, or start the e-mail program or the URL browser, or the like.
Abstract:
A telephone has several lists of phone numbers. Each phone number within a list has a number of digits which is not less than a predetermined minimum number, and not more than a predetermined maximum number. The maximum number is the "size" of the list. When a digit is entered, the phone compares (1B) the number of digits entered to the lists, and selects (1C) the list of the smallest size which is greater than or equal to the number of digits entered. That list is searched (1D) and the results displayed (1E) when the search is complete. If another digit is entered during the search (1F), the comparing (1B) and list selecting (1C) steps are repeated.