Apparatus and method for displaying a plurality of function indicators in a selective call receiver
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1. A method of presenting a plurality of function indicators in a selective call receiver capable of receiving a message, the method comprising the steps of:
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displaying a first set of said plurality of function indicators associated with said message read mode and said message; and
in a selective call receiver status mode;
displaying a second set of said plurality of function indicators associated with said selective call receiver status mode.
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Abstract
In a selective call receiver, an apparatus and method are provided for accessing one or more operational functions via a plurality of displayed function indicators. The function indicators are categorized in sets with a first set representing a selective call receiver status mode that allows alteration of operating characteristics associated with a selective call receiver, and a second set representing a message read mode for controlling the disposition of received messages.
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1. A method of presenting a plurality of function indicators in a selective call receiver capable of receiving a message, the method comprising the steps of:
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in a message read mode; displaying a first set of said plurality of function indicators associated with said message read mode and said message; and in a selective call receiver status mode; displaying a second set of said plurality of function indicators associated with said selective call receiver status mode.
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2. A method for displaying a plurality of function indicators on a display of a selective call receiver capable of receiving and presenting a message, said method comprising the steps of:
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in a message read mode; determining at least one active indicator from a first set of said plurality of function indicators by examining characteristics associated with said message; displaying said at least one active indicator; and in selective call receiver status mode; displaying a second set of said plurality o function indicators associated with the characteristics of said selective call receiver. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4)
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5. An apparatus for presenting a plurality of function indicators in a selective call receiver capable of receiving a message, comprising:
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in a message read mode; first means for displaying a first set of said plurality of function indicators associated with said message read mode and said message; and in a selective call receiver status mode; second means for displaying a second set of said plurality of function indicators associated with said selective call receiver status mode.
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6. An apparatus for displaying a plurality of function indicators on a display of a selective call receive capable of receiving and presenting a message, said apparatus comprising:
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in a message read mode of operation; first means for determining at least one active indicator from a first set of said plurality of function indicators by examining characteristics associated with said message; second means for displaying said at least one active indicator; and in a selective call receiver status mode of operation; third means for displaying a second set of said plurality of function indicators associated with the characteristics of said selective call receiver. - View Dependent Claims (7)
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8. An apparatus for displaying a function menu including a plurality of function indicators on a display of a selective call receiver of the type which receives messages and presents messages, said method comprising:
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means for displaying only those of said function indicators which may be selected; and means for performing an operation associated with one of said plurality of function indicators when said function indicator is selected. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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