MozContact.init()

This API is available on Firefox OS for privileged or certified applications only.

Summary

The init method is used to initialize the mozContact object using a configuration object.

Syntax

contact.init(param);

Parameters

param
A configuration object which properties are one or more of the properties allow for mozContact. Note that id, published and update will be ignored as they are automatically generated and overridden when the contact is stored.

Example

var contact = new mozContact();
contact.init({name: "John Doe", givenName: "John", familyName: "Doe"});
var request = navigator.mozContacts.save(contact);
request.onsuccess = function() {
   alert("Success saving contact. New contact ID: " + contact.id);
};
request.onerror = function() {
   alert("Error saving contact.");
};

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Contacts Manager API
The definition of 'Contacts Manager API' in that specification.
Working Draft First Working Draft (unstable)
vCard Format Specification IETF RFC RFC 6350

See also

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