Patent ID: 6195568
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: H04L,H04M,H04W,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for adapting the operation of a communication device based on the identity of its user, comprising:a) storing a first reference signature associated with a first end user of the communication device;b) storing a second reference signature associated with a second end user of the communication device;c) storing a first operational profile associated with said first end user;d) while said first operational profile is stored, storing a second operational profile associated with said second end user;e) receiving a proffered signature from an end user;f) retrieving said first operational profile and configuring the communication device according to said first operational profile in response to said receiving said proffered signature if said proffered signature matches said first reference signature;g) retrieving said second operational profile and configuring the communication device according to said second operational profile in response to said receiving said proffered signature if said proffered signature matches said second reference signature.