Patent ID: 7231229
Filing Date: 2007-06-12
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. In a communication device comprising a display screen, a method for initiating a communication with a destination party, comprising: displaying at least one speed-dial button comprising a displayed representation of a button; detecting user activation of a displayed representation of a speed-dial button corresponding to the destination party; responsive to the detected user activation, displaying at least two communication modes for the destination party; receiving user selection of one of the displayed communication modes; and initiating communication with the destination party, using the selected communication mode; wherein detecting user activation of a speed-dial button comprises: highlighting a first speed-dial button; detecting user input indicating a direction; responsive to the detected user input, highlighting a second speed-dial button, the second speed-dial button having a position with respect to the first speed-dial button, the position corresponding to the indicated direction; and detecting user initiation of a command signifying activation of a currently highlighted speed-dial button.