Reduced complexity user interface
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1. A user interface, comprising:
- a plurality of display regions for identifying respective functions of corresponding input devices, said functions associated with an application having a plurality of contexts and changing as appropriate with changes in application context.
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Abstract
A user interface for use in a reduced complexity computing device adapted for use in an instant messaging service application.
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23 Claims
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1. A user interface, comprising:
a plurality of display regions for identifying respective functions of corresponding input devices, said functions associated with an application having a plurality of contexts and changing as appropriate with changes in application context. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An instant messaging device, comprising:
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a display, a keypad and a controller for controlling said display and keypad;
said display device having a first region for displaying instant messaging text, a second region for displaying user messages and a plurality of remaining regions for identifying contextual functions of respective proximate keys;
whereinin a first context, said respective proximate keys represent at least one buddy list identifying a respective group of users of said instant messenger service; and
in a second context, said respective proximate keys represent menu selections associated with application functions. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. Apparatus, comprising:
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a display device including a plurality of active display region separated by at least one inactive display region, said active display regions including respective groups of controllable picture elements;
a keypad including a predefined number of keys disposed proximate corresponding active display regions, each of said plurality of keys implementing a function indicated by its corresponding active display region, said functions changing in response to changes in context of a user interface.
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21. A user interface adapted for use in an instant messenger application, comprising:
a display device having a first region for displaying IM text, a second region for displaying user messages and a plurality of remaining regions for identifying contextual functions of respective proximate keys.
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22. An instant messaging communications device, comprising:
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a keypad including a plurality of keys disposed proximate a first region of a display device; and
a controller, for controlling said display device and keypad to implement a user interface supporting at least one instant messenger service session;
whereinin a first context, each of said at least one instant messenger service sessions being associated with a respective one of said plurality of keys disposed proximate said first display region; and
in a second context, each of at least one buddy list being associated with a respective one of said plurality of keys disposed proximate said first display region. - View Dependent Claims (23)
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