Representing new messages on a communication device
US8286089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L51/04
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a method of representing new email messages on a communication device having a display. This method comprises setting a new message flag when an email message is received by the device; and displaying a new message indicator on the display when the new message flag is set. The new message indicator can be displayed on a home screen on the display. The new message flag can be unset when a messages screen is selected on the device. A computer readable memory having recorded thereon instructions to carry out this method is also provided, as well as a device comprising such memory.
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