Mobile App to Update Phone Number Automatically

Abstract

A method is proposed for automatically updating the user's new phone number in all the contact's smartphones directly, without requiring an individual to manually update their contacts by text, email, or by using an application for maintaining of contact information. The Mobile Application provide flexibility for the user to change the phone number anytime and update the number directly in their contact's smartphone, Tablet or Computer. This invention can also assign a dummy number to one or more contacts, if the user decides the contact is no longer needed to store the user's phone number. Updating of the contacts with the automated process installed is more frequent.

Claims

1. A method enabling users to instantly update the phone number to all the stored contacts by replacing the old number through App as medium with push notification service comprising: 1) Deleted. 2) Deleted. 3) to assign a dummy number (9999999999) when the contact is not needed to store the user's phone number, once the dummy number (9999999999) is assigned to the selected contact(s), the user's phone number will be directly replaced with the dummy number (9999999999) permanently in the phonebook. 4) the users through the App, can update the phone number along with country code in their contact's smartphone or tablet device by replacing the old phone number automatically. 5) A push notification indicating there's an update or change to your contact(s). This is maintained in the database with key 0 and 1 against all user's contacts, wherein 0 refers to pending update when the user is not in the internet range and 1 refers to the successful update when connected to the internet. 6) An Activity Log tab with radio button for Changed phone number and Dummy number displaying updated contacts.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention, and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.

[0012] FIG. 1 shows process involved in new phone number update.

[0013] FIG. 2 shows Dummy Number Assignment to one or more Contacts in phonebook.

[0014] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.

[0015] The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0017] The present invention provides a Mobile Application to provide flexibility for the user to change the phone number anytime and update the number directly in their contact's smartphone, Tablet or Computer. This invention can also assign a dummy number to one or more contacts, if the user decides the contact is no longer needed to store the user's phone number.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a pictorial representation of user XYZ updating the new phone number. The user XYZ updates the new phone number (222)-222-2222 along with selecting the appropriate country code from the drop down menu, while being in Internet (WIFI (Wireless Networking), hotspot or data plan) 101. There will be a one-time password authentication generated by the database server and sent by the 3.sup.rd party API service through text message. In the server database, the invention mobile application will identify the contacts of user XYZ and group it 102. The invention mobile application will find the user XYZ's existing number (111)-111-1111 in contacts, and replace with (222)-222-2222 in all the Contact's individual accounts for user XYZ's number 103. The Contacts when connected to internet through their Smartphone, the user XYZ's new number will be synchronized through the servers This will be controlled in the database through 0 and 1, wherein user's contacts with 0 refers to pending update for the contacts that are not in the internet range. 1 refers to successful update 104. Each contact's smartphone device will now display user XYZs new phone number 105. User XYZ will now be able to see the activity log of the phone number update through the Invention mobile application 106.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a pictorial representation of user XYZ assigning a dummy number to one of the contact (Contact 2) in his smartphone device. The user XYZ selects Contact 2 through the invention mobile application and clicks the icon to assign dummy number. The dummy number 9999999999 is a hard coded dummy phone number within the invention mobile application. 201. In the server, the invention mobile application will search Contact 2's phone number and replace user XYZ's number as 9999999999 202. Through server database synchronization the Contact 2 will now see User XYZ's number as 9999999999 203. User XYZ will be able to see a log of the successful update of the dummy number to Contact 2 204.

[0020] The functionality of the app will be simple every user needs to install the present invention mobile application in their smartphones, tablets or computers by registering their phone number. The present invention mobile application will be fully functional in the Internet. It can be either WIFI (Wireless Networking), Hotspot or data plan. It's a Cloud based mobile application which will use Phone number and name as logon credentials. An OTP (One Time Password) will be triggered every time the user installs and registers a new phone number. Once the user creates an account through the Mobile application, all the user's phonebook contacts will be imported and stored in the cloud server or data center.

Change NumberWhen the user decides to change the phone number, whether it is temporary or permanent, the user enters the new number in the Change Number area in the mobile application, as specified in Diagram 1. An OTP (One Time Password) will be triggered to the new Number that the user assigned.

[0021] Upon OTP authentication, on a real time basis the Invention Mobile application will instantly update all the contacts with the new number in all their smartphone devices directly by replacing the old number. A push notification will alert the users that there has been a change in their contacts. This is done through a database update and refresh of all the contacts that contain the smartphone user's phone number. The search in the database will find the Old number, and replace with the new number within the user's contact group. Since the phonebook is updated, all the user's contacts will continue to make phone calls to the user as usual. For the users that are not in the internet range or offline, the Invention mobile application will sync the contacts with the server database once they are exposed to the Internet. Once the phonebook is updated in the smartphone, tablet or Computer, the entire user's accounts linked with their phone number such as Google drive, iCloud etc will be instantly synchronized based on their phone settings. Other Mobile Apps that interfaces with the users phonebook will also be synchronized with the new number based on the individual Apps settings.

[0022] Assign Dummy NumberWhen the user decides that a particular contact(s) is no longer needed, the present invention has a feature to assign a Dummy Number9999999999. Using this feature as specified in Diagram 2, it replaces the user's current phone number with 9999999999. It can be done by the user for one or more contact(s). Upon assigning the dummy number, the contact(s) will no longer be able to connect with the user, as the phonebook in the smartphone is directly updated by replacing the user's phone number with the dummy number.

[0023] While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

[0024] Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0025] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.