Methods and apparatuses for programming user-defined information into electronic devices
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1. A method of providing an audio file to a wireless communications device for use as an indicia of an incoming communication, the method comprising:
- allowing a party initiating a communication to browse a plurality of audio files;
allowing the initiating party to select at least one of the browsed audio files;
sending at least a portion of the selected audio file to the wireless communications device;
receiving the selected audio file with the communications device; and
using the selected audio file to alert a user of the wireless communications device of the incoming communication.
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Abstract
A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste.
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1. A method of providing an audio file to a wireless communications device for use as an indicia of an incoming communication, the method comprising:
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allowing a party initiating a communication to browse a plurality of audio files; allowing the initiating party to select at least one of the browsed audio files; sending at least a portion of the selected audio file to the wireless communications device; receiving the selected audio file with the communications device; and using the selected audio file to alert a user of the wireless communications device of the incoming communication. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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15. A method of providing an audio file to a wireless communications device for use as an indicia of an incoming communication, the method comprising:
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allowing a party initiating a communication to browse a plurality of audio files; allowing the initiating party to select at least one of the browsed audio files; converting the selected audio file to format usable by the wireless communications device, if necessary; sending at least a portion of the selected audio file to the wireless communications device; receiving the selected audio file with the communications device; and using the selected audio file to alert a user of the wireless communications device of the incoming communication. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 27, 28, 29)
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