Patent ID: 8078229
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: G06F,H04M

Abstract:
1. A portable communication terminal that includes various functions and is capable of displaying a menu showing the functions, the portable communication terminal comprising: a screen implemented at least in hardware; a memory device that stores a simple-mode basic module that is designed for displaying a menu on the screen showing only preset particular functions on the screen, and a custom-mode basic module that is designed for displaying a menu showing only functions selected by setting from outside on the screen, the memory device implemented at least in hardware; and a control unit, wherein: the control unit displays a user interface on the screen for selecting one of the simple mode and the custom mode at the time of initial activation; and the control unit reads the basic module corresponding to the selected mode on the screen from the memory device, and activates the basic module, wherein the custom mode is provided by a service provider without assistance from a user of the portable communication terminal, the custom mode common to a plurality of portable communication terminals including the portable communication terminal, such that a same custom mode is provided on each portable communication terminal by the service provider, the user being one of a plurality of target users to which the plurality of portable communication terminals are directed.