Patent ID: 7313389

Claim:
A portable device comprising: a body; a cover having a closed position for at least partially covering the body and an open position; a processor; an audible indicator; and a key accessible when the cover is in the closed position, said key-being multifunctional, wherein the processor is configured to enter into a plurality of operational states including an incoming call state corresponding to the receipt of an incoming call and an idle state, wherein the function of the multifunctional key is dependent upon the operational state of the processor at the time that the multifunctional key is actuated, wherein actuation of the multifunctional key in a first manner when the processor is in the incoming call state causes the processor to mute the audible indicator without answering the call, and wherein actuation of the multifunctional key when the processor is in the idle state causes the processor to access a last number redial menu.