Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for providing instructional content on a mobile device. In the example embodiment, the instructional content can be stored on the mobile device or it can be downloaded from a remote server. The mobile device provides the user with a list of instructional topics. After selecting a topic, the user is provided with step-by-step instructions designed to assist the user to accomplish a particular task. As the user performs each step, feedback is provided by the mobile device to help facilitate the successful completion of the task.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is described for the sequential display of status information on a mobile terminal by means of a rotating-icon. The operating condition of the mobile terminal is monitored and a plurality of status icons is selected and sequentially displayed for a predetermined time in substantially the same area of at least one screen such as a pixel screen. The predetermined time corresponds to M+(PV/S), where M is the minimum display time for each status icon, P is the priority allocated to a status icon about to be displayed in the at least one screen, S is the sum of all the priorities of the status icons in the selected plurality of status icons, and V=T−MN, where T is the total period of time allocated to sequentially display the selected plurality of status icons, and N is the number of status icons in the selected plurality of status icons.