Patent ID: 6032024
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
A method for displaying a message on screen in a selective call receiver having a color display device capable of outputting at least a first display color combination and a second display color combination, the method comprising:a) storing a plurality of predetermined data pieces including a first predetermined data piece and a second predetermined data piece which correspond to said first and second display color combinations colors, respectively;b) checking whether received message data includes the first predetermined data piece, the received message data comprising a plurality of data pieces;c) displaying message data following the first predetermined data piece included in the received message data in the first display color combination corresponding to the first predetermined data piece when the first predetermined data piece is detected in the received message data; andd) checking whether the received message includes the second predetermined data piece corresponding to the second display color combination and displaying message data following the second predetermined data piece in the second display color combination when the second predetermined data piece is detected, while simultaneously continuing to display the message data in said first display color combination.