The Cisco IP Phone is a standards-based communications appliance. The Cisco IP Phone 7940 is a second-generation, full-featured IP phone for low to medium traffic users who require a minimum of directory numbers. It provides two programmable line/feature buttons capable of four simultaneous calls and four interactive soft keys that guide a user through call features and functions. The Cisco IP Phone 7940 also has a large, pixel-based LCD display. The display provides features such as date and time, calling party name, calling party number, and digits dialed. The graphic capability of the display allows for the inclusion of present and future features.