Patent Document ID: 6014135
Application ID: 08833300
Patent Flag: 1

Claim One:
1. A method of interfacing with a computer to create and route media independent information by a user, said method comprising the steps of: a) generating a first plurality of icons; each of said first plurality of icons is a graphical representation of an individual having an address of said individual associated therewith, and having one or more media for routing information to said individual defined by said individual; b) displaying said first plurality of icons on a display; c) generating a second icon; said second icon being a graphical representation for creation of information; d) displaying said second icon on the display; e) moving a cursor means on the display, by the user through the use of a pointing device, to activate said second icon; f) creating information of a first media type by said user; and g) activating one of said first plurality of icons to route said information created to an individual in a media of a second media type defined by said individual, associated with a desired one of said first plurality of icons, wherein said information is automatically converted from said first media type to said second media type, if said first media type and said second media type are dissimilar.