Method and apparatus for managing a contact list

Details Method and apparatus for managing a contact list Method and apparatus for managing a contact list

2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Wassum, Luke S. (Department: 2167)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

Preparing data for information retrieval

C707S755000, C715S234000, C715S240000, C715S242000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08001133

ABSTRACT:
A method of managing a contact list in a communication system includes: a) in response to user manipulation, generating a contact identification (ID) representing a contact person in the communication system, and presenting the contact ID on the contact list; b) keeping track of a contact frequency between the user and the contact person; c) selecting an attribute in accordance with the contact frequency; and d) presenting the attribute on the contact list, such that the attribute is associated with the contact ID. An apparatus for managing a contact list in a communication system is also disclosed.

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