Patent ID: 8385952

Claim:
A method implemented by a device, the method comprising: outputting a user interface having a portion that is configured to accept content via a drag-and-drop operation involving a gesture that gives an appearance of a thumbnail image detected through interaction with a display device of the mobile communications device using touchscreen functionality, the content accepted by the portion remaining hidden from view; presenting an indication during the drag-and-drop operation indicating that the content is being input into the portion; in response to a selection of the portion, displaying the content accepted by the portion; and when an option is selected in relation to the portion to initiate a communication, and a first item of content includes one or more contacts and a second item of content does not include one or more contacts, forming the communication to be automatically addressed to the one or more contacts of the first item and that is configured to communicate the second item of content included in the portion over a network by the device.