Key system for a communication device

A keypad system for use in a communication device, comprising:

• a plurality of keys, each key of said plurality of keys having at least a first and a second activation conditions and having a plurality of values associated with it;
• a central activation sensor to detect any of said first and second activation conditions from activation of any key of said plurality of keys;
• and
• a first feedback system associated with said central activation sensor, said first feedback system providing a first feedback sense selected from one of a motion, visual and audible signal when said any key has triggered said first activation condition depending on which value of said plurality of values is currently associated with said any key;
• and
• a second feedback system associated with said central activation sensor, said second feedback system providing a second feedback sense generated to indicate when said any key has triggered said second activation condition, said second feedback system utilizing at least one of a deflection and compression of a component on said key,
• wherein said first activation condition is triggered before said second activation condition when said central activation sensor is initially engaged by activation of said any key.

A method for providing a feedback during activation of a key for use in a communication device, comprising:

• associating said key with a plurality of selectable values;
• providing said key with a first and a second activation conditions;
• providing a first feedback sense selected from one of a motion, visual and audible signal when activation of said key has activated said first activation condition depending on which value of said plurality of values is currently associated with said key;
• and
• providing a second feedback sense to indicate when said key has triggered said second activation condition, said second feedback system utilizing at least one of a deflection and compression of a component on said key,
• wherein said first activation condition is triggered before said second activation condition when said activation mechanism is initially engaged.