Handheld wireless communication device that selectively generates a menu in response to received commands
First Claim
1. A communication device comprising:
- a body having a front face;
a key field located on the front face of the body, the key field comprising;
a lateral exterior key column having a call initiate key, a toggle key for changing between a predictive text mode and a tap-typing mode, a CAP lock key, and a number lock key;
a plurality of alphanumeric input keys, the alphanumeric input keys comprising a plurality of alphabetic keys having letters associated therewith and a numeric telephone keypad at least partially overlaid on the plurality of alphabetic keys, anda menu key that is different from the plurality of alphanumeric input keys, the menu key being actuable to generate menu commands;
a navigation tool located on the front face of the body, the navigation tool being actuable to generate navigation tool commands; and
a microprocessor that receives the menu commands and the navigation tool commands, the microprocessor being programmed to generate a first menu in response to receiving the navigation tool commands and a second menu in response to receiving the menu commands, the second menu being different than the first menu, and the first menu containing a list of menu items abbreviated from the second menu.
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Abstract
A handheld wireless communication device configured to send and receive text messages. The device is hand cradleable with a body configured to be held in one hand by an operator during text entry. A display is located on a front face of the body and upon which information is displayed to the operator during text entry. A key field is also located on the front face of the body and that includes a plurality of alphanumeric input keys and menu control keys. A microprocessor is provided that receives operator commands from the keys and the trackball navigation tool and which affects corresponding changes to the display based on user input. The key field is arranged such that the keys in lateral exterior key columns are associated with an application function.
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27 Claims
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1. A communication device comprising:
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a body having a front face; a key field located on the front face of the body, the key field comprising; a lateral exterior key column having a call initiate key, a toggle key for changing between a predictive text mode and a tap-typing mode, a CAP lock key, and a number lock key; a plurality of alphanumeric input keys, the alphanumeric input keys comprising a plurality of alphabetic keys having letters associated therewith and a numeric telephone keypad at least partially overlaid on the plurality of alphabetic keys, and a menu key that is different from the plurality of alphanumeric input keys, the menu key being actuable to generate menu commands; a navigation tool located on the front face of the body, the navigation tool being actuable to generate navigation tool commands; and a microprocessor that receives the menu commands and the navigation tool commands, the microprocessor being programmed to generate a first menu in response to receiving the navigation tool commands and a second menu in response to receiving the menu commands, the second menu being different than the first menu, and the first menu containing a list of menu items abbreviated from the second menu. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A communication device comprising:
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a body having a front face; a user interface located on the front face of the body; a key field located on the front face of the body, the key field comprising; a lateral exterior key column having a call initiate key, a toggle key for changing between a predictive text mode and a tap-typing mode, a CAP lock key, and a number lock key; a plurality of alphanumeric input keys, the alphanumeric input keys comprising a plurality of alphabetic keys having letters associated therewith and a numeric telephone keypad at least partially overlaid on the plurality of alphabetic keys, and a menu key that is different from the plurality of alphanumeric input keys, the menu key being actuable to generate menu commands; and a microprocessor that receives the menu commands and determines a location of a cursor on the user interface, the microprocessor being programmed to generate a first menu in response to receiving the menu commands while the cursor is positioned in a first defined area and a second menu in response to receiving the menu commands while the cursor is positioned in a second defined area, the second menu being different than the first menu, and wherein the first menu contains a list of menu items abbreviated from the second menu. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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27. A communication device comprising:
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a body having a front face; a key field located on the front face of the body, the key field comprising; a lateral exterior key column having a call initiate key, a toggle key for changing between a predictive text mode and a tap-typing mode, a CAP lock key, and a number lock key; a plurality of alphanumeric input keys that allows entry of letters or, in a numerical mode, allows entry of numbers, and a menu key that is different from the plurality of alphanumeric input keys, the menu key being actuable to generate menu commands; a navigation tool located on the front face of the body, the navigation tool being actuable to generate navigation tool commands; and a microprocessor that receives the menu commands and the navigation tool commands, the microprocessor being programmed to generate a first menu in response to receiving the navigation tool commands and a second menu in response to receiving the menu commands, the second menu being different than the first menu, and the first menu containing a list of menu items abbreviated from the second menu.
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