A communications device (10) with a processor having instructions that execute on the processor. The programmed instructions include a message manager program (16) for accepting and dispatching messages, one or more application programs (17, 18) for handling and presenting messages; and one ore more...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6425002?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6425002 - Apparatus and method for handling dispatching messages for various applications of a communication device