Patent ID: 8112122
Filing Date: 2012-02-07
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a processor; and a memory storing executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the apparatus to at least perform the following: receiving input from keys of a numeric keypad with the input indicative of a respective function, wherein a number of functions are associated with keys of said keypad, wherein at least one of the functions is related to a context of a present application running on said apparatus, said apparatus being a component of a communications device and at least one of the functions being communications functions, and associated with one or more further applications wherein receiving input resulting from actuation of any of said keys results in activation of any of said functions to perform said related function by said one or more further associated applications; providing for displaying an association view, wherein the association view displays the context-related functions in a positional relationship with the keys of the keypad such that each function is displayed at a location that positionally corresponds to the associated key of the keypad; and providing for displaying said association view only after user interaction that includes selecting the association view.