Patent ID: 6169911
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: H04M,H04W

Abstract:
A portable telephone comprising: a transceiver for transmitting and receiving data; a control; a display device; and a processor coupled to the transceiver, the control, and the display device, wherein the processor is configured to enable the portable telephone to send and receive electronic mail messages and voice messages using the transceiver, wherein the processor is further configured to cause a graphical user interface to be provided using the display device, the graphical user interface allowing a user to access stored electronic mail messages and voice messages displayed simultaneously on the display device, wherein the processor is further configured to receive a user input from the control selecting a message displayed on the display device and, in response to the user input, automatically enter an electronic mail reply mode if the selected message is an electronic mail message or a voice reply mode if the selected message is a voice message.