Methods and Apparatuses for Programming User-Defined Information Into Electronic Devices
AssigneeSolocron Media, LLC
InventorMichael E. Shanahan
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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.
Claims32
A method for allowing a wireless communication device to obtain a user customized data file located on a remote computer having a plurality of user customized data files, the method comprising:
- allowing the wireless communication device to contact the remote computer;
- allowing the wireless communication device to select one or more of the user customized data files;
- determining a format of the one or more user customized data files selected with the wireless communication device;
- and
- downloading the selected one or more user customized data files to the wireless communication device for subsequent use by a user.
The method of claim I wherein the one or more user customized data files include text files.
A method for allowing a wireless communication device to obtain a user customized data file located on a remote computer having a plurality of user customized data files, the method comprising:
- allowing the wireless communication device to contact the remote computer;
- allowing the wireless communication device to select one or more of the user customized data files;
- determining a format of the one or more user customized data files selected with the wireless communication device;
- and
- periodically downloading the selected one or more user customized data files to the wireless communication device for subsequent use by a user based on preferences specified in software.
A computer-readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of sequences of instructions including sequences of instructions which, when executed by one or more processors cause one or more electronic devices to allow a wireless communication device to obtain a user customized data file located on a remote computer having a plurality of user customized data files, the plurality of sequences of instructions further comprising instructions which:
- allow the wireless communication device to contact the remote computer;
- allow the wireless communication device to select one or more of the user customized data files;
- determine a format of the one or more user customized data files selected with the wireless communication device;
- and
- download the selected one or more user customized data files to the wireless communication device for subsequent use by a user.
The computer readable medium of claim 18 wherein the plurality of sequences of instructions further comprise instructions which, when executed by one or more processors cause one or more electronic devices to determine at least one format compatible with the wireless communication device.
A computer-readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of sequences of instructions including sequences of instructions which, when executed by one or more processors cause one or more electronic devices to allow a wireless communication device to obtain a user customized data file located on a remote computer having a plurality of user customized data files, the plurality of sequences of instructions further comprising instructions which:
- allow the wireless communication device to contact the remote computer;
- allow the wireless communication device to select one or more of the user customized data files;
- determine a format of the one or more user customized data files selected with the wireless communication device;
- and
- periodically download the selected one or more user customized data files to the wireless communication device for subsequent use by a user based on preferences specified in software.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.