User interface for a messaging device and method
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1. A method of providing an efficient user interface for a messaging device, the method including the steps of:
- detecting activation of an alphanumeric key from a set of keys;
comparing a status of the messaging device to a predetermined status;
when said comparison is unfavorable and responsive to said activation, presenting a first interface procedure for the messaging device; and
when said comparison is favorable and responsive to said activation, presenting a second interface procedure for the messaging device, said second interface procedure differing from said first interface procedure.
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Abstract
A user interface and method of providing the interface for a messaging device 200 includes detecting activation 303 of an alphanumeric key 213 from a set of keys 211 comparing a status of the messaging device to a predetermined status 305; and when the comparison is unfavorable presenting a normal interface procedure 307 for the messaging device; and when the comparison is favorable 309 presenting a quick interface procedure for the messaging device.
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1. A method of providing an efficient user interface for a messaging device, the method including the steps of:
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detecting activation of an alphanumeric key from a set of keys;
comparing a status of the messaging device to a predetermined status;
when said comparison is unfavorable and responsive to said activation, presenting a first interface procedure for the messaging device; and
when said comparison is favorable and responsive to said activation, presenting a second interface procedure for the messaging device, said second interface procedure differing from said first interface procedure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A user interface for a messaging device comprising in combination:
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a set of keys including alphanumeric and non alphanumeric keys;
a display for providing visual interaction for a user of the messaging device; and
a controller, coupled to said set of said keys and said display, for;
driving said display and detecting activation of an alphanumeric key from said set of keys;
comparing a status of the messaging device to a predetermined status;
presenting, when said comparison is unfavorable and responsive to said activation, a first interface procedure for the messaging device using said keys and said display; and
presenting, when said comparison is favorable and responsive to said activation, a second interface procedure for the messaging device using said keys and said display, said second interface procedure differing from said first interface procedure. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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