Patent ID: 6990333
Filing Date: 2006-01-24
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for providing timed profile changes for a user on a mobile device, wherein the mobile device includes a user interface, the method comprising: providing a timed profile for use on the mobile device, wherein activation of the timed profile alters the user interface of the mobile device; associating a period with the timed profile, wherein the period corresponds to a selected interval of time and, wherein the user is prompted to change the period associated with the timed profile prior to activating the time profile; selecting to activate the timed profile in response to input provided to the mobile device, wherein the timed profile is automatically activated in response to an occurrence of a calendar entry of a calendar program that is associated with the mobile device when the timed profile is associated with the calendar entry, and wherein the input provided to the mobile device is a manual input provided by the user that corresponds to a selection by the user to activate the timed profile; and returning the mobile device to a previous profile when the period of the timed profile is completed.