Patent ID: 6512449
Filing Date: 2003-01-28
Classification: H04M,H04W

Abstract:
A screen displaying method for a portable radio information terminal, comprising the steps of:storing an incoming message in a message file; fetching said stored message from said message file; displaying, by an image display unit, at least a portion of said fetched message on a screen having a single display portion at a message displaying phase; inputting, by a first input device, a command for controlling an operation; suspending an operation carried out within said message displaying phase when said input command is generated by said first input device during said operation; executing a transition from said message displaying phase to a message manipulating phase; calling and displaying an image corresponding to said message manipulating phase, wherein a portion of said fetched message at said message displaying phase and a plurality of functions of said message manipulating phase are simultaneously displayed by said image display unit; and said plurality of functions includes at least lock folder, delete, and delete all functions; selecting, by said first input device, one of said plurality of functions of said message manipulating phase; and returning, by a second input device, from said message manipulating phase to said message displaying phase.