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Patent No.:

US 8417227 B1

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Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2013

Filed:

Aug. 25, 2008
Applicants:

Lee Goodman, Tyngsboro, MA (US);

Robert H. Liao, Chestnut Hill, MA (US);

Inventors:

Lee Goodman, Tyngsboro, MA (US);

Robert H. Liao, Chestnut Hill, MA (US);

Assignee:

Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04M 3/42 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

Virtual handsets may be defined and downloaded to physical devices when desired. The use of virtual handsets may allow a user to have multiple different physical handsets or other devices, all of which can present a relatively consistent interface to the user. In one particular implementation, a profiles may be stored that define personal preference and usage information for the virtual handset. The profile may be downloaded a physical handset for implementation of a user interface at the physical handset based on the personal preference and usage information of the profile.


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