Patent ID: 6334046
Filing Date: 2001-12-25
Classification: G06F,H04M,H04W

Abstract:
A method of information exchange between at least a personal information manager, including first transceiver means and first storage means for personal information, and a communication system, including second storage means for personal information, connected to second transceiver means, the method comprising the steps of:when the transceiver means of said communication system and information manager are within the range of a bi-directional link between said communication system and said information manager, establishing a bi-directional connection between said communication system and said information manager;using a communications protocol means to enable personal information stored in said first storage means of said information manager to be transferred without user interaction, via said link, to and received from said second storage means of said communication system, for automatic information exchange between said communication system and said information manager, the communication protocol means performing at least the steps ofif information in said communication system is modified or discarded, sending command signals via said connection to said information manager causing manipulations of databases and settings in said information manager;sending polling command signals from said communication system to said information manager causing a change of the transfer direction enabling said information manager to send command signals to said communication system;and if information in said information manager is modified or discarded, sending command signals via said connection to said communication system causing manipulations of databases in said information manager, wherein information is synchronized between said first and second storage means; anddisconnecting the connection.