Automatic data entry into wireless device directory
First Claim
1. A method for inputting data into a predetermined directory of a wireless device, wherein the wireless device is in communication with a server through a wireless communication network, comprising the steps of:
- receiving a custom data locator request from the wireless device;
retrieving a custom data from a database directory, the custom data being associated with the custom data locator request;
receiving a download request from the wireless device; and
transmitting the custom data to the wireless device, wherein the custom data is stored in the pre-determined directory on the wireless device.
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Abstract
A system and method for placing data into an appropriate directory of a wireless device, such as sending a requested telephone number for entry into the directory resident on a wireless telephone. In one embodiment, the system allows a user to dial to a directory assistance service, provide a name for a destination party, and, automatically receive and store a telephone number for the destination party, and store the telephone number into the telephone directory in the wireless telephone. In another embodiment, the user invokes a wireless device resident application that interacts with an assistance server on the wireless network and retrieves the requested data.
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33 Claims
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1. A method for inputting data into a predetermined directory of a wireless device, wherein the wireless device is in communication with a server through a wireless communication network, comprising the steps of:
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receiving a custom data locator request from the wireless device;
retrieving a custom data from a database directory, the custom data being associated with the custom data locator request;
receiving a download request from the wireless device; and
transmitting the custom data to the wireless device, wherein the custom data is stored in the pre-determined directory on the wireless device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for inputting data into a predetermined directory of a wireless device, wherein the wireless device is in communication with a server through a wireless communication network, comprising the steps of:
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sending a custom data locator request to the server;
receiving a custom data download inquiry from the server;
sending a download request to the server;
receiving a custom data from the server; and
storing the custom data into the predetermined directory. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An apparatus for receiving a custom data from a server via a wireless communication network and storing the custom data in a predetermined directory in the apparatus, comprising:
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means for transmitting an identification of a custom data to the server;
means for receiving a custom data download inquiry from the server;
means for sending a custom data download request to the server;
means for receiving the custom data from the server; and
means for storing the custom data in a predetermined directory. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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- 23. A wireless device that selectively communicates with an assistance server across a wireless network, the wireless device selectively receiving a custom data from a server via a wireless communication network and storing the custom data in a predetermined directory in the apparatus, transmitting an identification of a custom data to the server, receiving a custom data download inquiry from the server, sending a custom data download request to the server, receiving the custom data from the server, and storing the custom data in a predetermined directory.
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25. A computing device that selectively communicates with a wireless device across a wireless network, the computing device receiving a custom data locator request from the wireless device, retrieving a custom data from a database directory, the custom data being associated with the custom data locator request, receiving a download request from the wireless device, and transmitting the custom data to the wireless device, wherein the custom data is stored in the pre-determined directory on the wireless device.
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26. An apparatus for receiving a custom data from a server via a wireless communication network and storing the custom data in a predetermined directory in the apparatus, comprising:
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a wireless telephone interface that transmits an identification of a custom data and a custom data download request to the server and receives a custom data download inquiry and a custom data from the server;
a controller that controls the wireless telephone interface; and
a custom data directory wherein the custom data is stored by the controller.
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27. A computer readable medium on which is stored a computer program for receiving a custom data from a server via a wireless communication network and storing the custom data in a predetermined directory in a computing device, the computer program comprising instructions, which when executed by the computing device performs the steps of:
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transmitting an identification of a custom data to the server;
receiving a custom data download inquiry from the server;
sending a custom data download request to the server;
receiving the custom data from the server; and
storing the custom data in a predetermined directory. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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Specification