Abstract: A method of forming a menu on a display of an electronic device is shown with at least two function elements (1) for selecting functions. At least three display areas (A, B, C) are defined substantially adjacent to each other in a first direction. At least a first identification part (2) and a second identification part (3) are defined as contained in the function elements (1) The first identification part (2) of a function element (1) in the first direction is displayed on the outermost display areas (A, C), and the second identification part (3) of the function elements (1) on at least one display area (B) between the outermost display areas (A, C) is displayed in such a manner that the second identification part of the first function element and the second identification part of the second function element are positioned at least substantially next to each other in a second direction substantially perpendicular to said first direction.

Abstract: Systems and methods applicable, for example, in having a node inform its user of one or more events while the user interface of the node is in an idle state. The user might, for instance, be able to select one or more of the events of which she is informed for corresponding operations. The events of which the user is informed might include, for example, events corresponding to software operations and/or events corresponding to a network environment (e.g., a peer-to-peer environment).

Abstract: This invention describes a method for changing a keypad layout with keys (e.g., graphics and text) drawn on a display of an electronic device (e.g., wireless portable device, a mobile communication device or a mobile phone) and actuating said keys by a user of the electronic device using a transparent or translucent sensor-screen placed over said keys which are visible by the user. The transparent or translucent sensor-screen can be positioned partially or completely over the display. This invention enables different application/feature specific keypad configurations (shape, size, orientation, number of keys) for mobile devices.

Abstract: A user interface includes a first region configured to provide information on and access to content applications of a device and services accessible via the device, a second region configured to provide information on and access to communication applications of the device and services accessible via the device, and a divider between the first area and the second area. The divider includes a time based segment that includes a movable icon. Each of the first and second region can be divided into a first section for creating new and available content and communication application objects, a second section for active content and communication application objects, and a third section for created/received/stored content and past/recent communication objects. The movable icon can be used to select sections for viewing the underlying objects and links.

Abstract: A method of forming a menu on a display of an electronic device is shown with at least two function elements (1) for selecting functions. At least three display areas (A, B, C) are defined substantially adjacent to each other in a first direction. At least a first identification part (2) and a second identification part (3) are defined as contained in the function elements (1) The first identification part (2) of a function element (1) in the first direction is displayed on the outermost display areas (A, C), and the second identification part (3) of the function elements (1) on at least one display area (B) between the outermost display areas (A, C) is displayed in such a manner that the second identification part of the first function element and the second identification part of the second function element are positioned at least substantially next to each other in a second direction substantially perpendicular to said first direction.

Abstract: A method and a device for visual management of metadata. An area with a plurality of data elements is visualized (504) to the user who determines (508) a route on the area, said route including a number of preferred elements belonging to the plurality of elements, which is detected (512). The preferred elements shall act as targets for a predefined metadata operation (514), e.g. change of a metadata attribute value.

Abstract: This invention describes a method for changing a keypad layout with keys (e.g., graphics and text) drawn on a display of an electronic device (e.g., wireless portable device, a mobile communication device or a mobile phone) and actuating said keys by a user of the electronic device using a transparent or translucent sensor-screen placed over said keys which are visible by the user. The transparent or translucent sensor-screen can be positioned partially or completely over the display. This invention enables different application/feature specific keypad configurations (shape, size, orientation, number of keys) for mobile devices.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus, a message sender, a message receiver, and a mobile communication apparatus is disclosed. The electronic apparatus and the mobile communication apparatus include an input means arranged to receive instructions from a user, a processor arranged to assign parameters for three-dimensional viewing of items, wherein the parameters depend on the instructions, and a display arranged to view the items according to the parameters. The mobile communication apparatus further includes a message sender and a message receiver. The message sender includes a message editor arranged to generate messages including one or more pictographs according to instructions from a user, and a sending means arranged to send messages generated by the message editor. The message receiver includes a message receiving means arranged to receive a message including one or more three-dimensional pictographs, and a message viewer arranged to view the message.

Abstract: A method for navigating information in a mobile terminal. The method includes displaying, on a graphical user interface of the mobile terminal, a plurality of window regions, wherein each region is a container for objects and provides an overview of features and functions of the terminal and a status of the terminal. A first user input selects of one of the regions and in response to the first user input, displaying at least one object corresponding to a selected region in a portion of the selected region.

Abstract: A method for navigating information in a mobile terminal. The method includes displaying, on a graphical user interface of the mobile terminal, a plurality of window regions, wherein each region is a container for objects and provides an overview of contents of the terminal and a status of the terminal. Receiving a first user input to make a selection of one of the regions and in response to the first user input, displaying at least one object corresponding to a selected region in a central portion of the graphical user interface and displaying other non-selected regions that have a relationship to the selected region in a secondary manner. At least one management tool for accessing information related to the selected region is displayed and, upon activation of the at least one management tool, the information selected is displayed.

Abstract: Systems and methods applicable, for example, in having a node inform its user of one or more events while the user interface of the node is in an idle state. The user might, for instance, be able to select one or more of the events of which she is informed for corresponding operations. The events of which the user is informed might include, for example, events corresponding to software operations and/or events corresponding to a network environment (e.g., a peer-to-peer environment).

Abstract: Systems and methods applicable, for example, to searching for entities reachable via networking, allowing for communications among node users, and performing sharing operations. Additionally, systems and methods applicable, for example, in allowing users to easily employ network-capable nodes for various services. Such systems and methods could for example, be employed in the provision of services such as sharing, messaging, and/or chat.