A METHOD AND CONTACT LIST SERVER FOR MODIFYING THE ENTRY NAMES IN A CONTACT LIST

摘要

A method and contact list server (22) is provided for modifying an entry name in a contact list (24) of a subscriber unit located and managed by a remote contact list server (22). The method includes receiving a request from a subscriber unit to modify an entry name in a contact list (24) which is used to identify and select a contact list entry. The request includes an old entry name and a new entry name. The method further includes verifying the uniqueness of the requested new entry name relative to the contact list (24), dissociating the contact information from the old entry name and associating the contact information with the new entry name.