An apparatus, system method, and computer program product for creating
shortcuts to functions of a personal communication device that includes
the use of an RF tag reader in personal communication device and RF tags
placed different locations pertinent to a user. Upon receipt of the RF
information, the personal communication device executes a preset shortcut
stored in a memory, and prompts a user to select or create a new
shortcut. The memory location for storing a shortcut can be the memory in
the personal communication device, the memory in an RF tag or the memory
in a network server. The shortcut includes at least a RF tag ID; a
description of a command, macro or script and information defining the
format and properties of the shortcut. Upon execution of the shortcut,
and application program is selected for controlling a function of the
personal communication device.
