Abstract: A command is received to perform an update operation on a first component of code contained in a plurality of memory blocks in a memory. It is determined whether or not the update operation requires additional space, beyond that which is already allocated to the first component, to complete the operation. A first memory block is located on which to perform the operation if the update operation requires additional space. A second memory block is located, through utilization of a database, to perform the operation if the update operation does not require additional space. The update operation is performed.

Abstract: Peer-A (101) broadcasts a Peer Lookup Query (107) to a Peer Discovery Service (PDS) (105). Peer-A (101) may receive a Peer Lookup Response (109) from any peer having the reachability information including a Time Stamp, and an Initial Sequence Number. Peer-A (101) may subsequently use the Time Stamp and Sequence Number to send session management and session media packets to Peer-B (103). Peer-A (101) and Peer-B (103) reciprocally store message identification including sequence number and timestamp in a local session record contained in a secure memory. At completion of the IP session, both Peer-A (101) and Peer-B (103) will dump the session records from their respective secure memories to a remote Session Log Database (115), via message (117) and message (119), respectively. The remote session DB consolidates the records and uses the temporal and causal relationships between the messages to resolve any data conflicts and recreate the complete session record.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus (800) and method (700) for a communication device (100) having a display for graphically organizing communication patterns (602) of the user. Visual attributes of the images associated with specific parties are varied dynamically as the communication patterns of the user with specific parties change.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to transmit data between a communication network and a mobile station just before prior to the mobile station switching from a fast data rate mode, such as digital mode, to a slow data rate mode, such as analog mode. The mobile station requests or the communication network transmits data prior to the mobile station entering the slow data rate mode, therefore eliminating the need to transmit data over a slow data rate mode, such as analog mode.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) and method (200) for enabling a wireless communication device operating in a locked mode to receive an incoming call is provided. The wireless communication device is equipped with a user removable module (118) containing user information. As the wireless communication device (100) in the locked mode initially transmits a call to an emergency service center (212), the wireless communication device (100) receives an indication allowing it to access some of the user information contained in the user removable module (216). Using the accessed user information, the wireless communication device (100) is registered in a local network (402), enabling the wireless communication device to receive incoming call for a predefined period of time (220).

Abstract: A portability enhancement device (100) for enhancing portability and optical capability of a portable electronic device (102) equipped with a camera (108) and camera lens (110) is provided. The portability enhancement device (100) includes an attachment assembly (112) having a coupling interface (120) attachable to the portable electronic device (102), an optical accessory (122) disposed about the coupling interface (120), and a carrier (124) attached to the attachment assembly (112). When the portability enhancement device (100) is attached to the portable electronic device (102), the portability and the optical function of the portable electronic device (102) is enhanced.

Abstract: A mobile device having a framework (901) comprising a logical device management tree (903), a device management engine (905), and a plurality of application specific logical device management sub-trees (907, 909) logically connected to the logical device management tree.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) and method (200) for enabling a wireless communication device operating during access class restrictions to receive an incoming emergency call for a predefined time period are provided. After the wireless communication device (100) makes an emergency call to an emergency service center such as police (216), the wireless communication device (100) is enabled to respond to a return call from the emergency service center (218). The wireless communication device accepts the return call based upon the emergency access class information (408) and the priority level (410) of the return call.

Abstract: A method for organizing and displaying multiple calendars (200, 300, 400, and 500) from multiple devices (102, 104, 106, and 108) to give an appearance of a single user calendar (1100 and 1200) on a user's device is disclosed. Each calendar event having associated user category such as time (210), self (204), family (206), and work (208), is organized based on a display preference selected by a user. Desired calendar events organized based on the display preference are displayed (1100, 1200) on a selected device. Calendar events displayed have different visual attributes based on the corresponding associated users.

Abstract: Methods (200) and apparatus (700) for providing an access to a first communication network (102) through a second communication network (106) by a communication device (108) are disclosed. The communication device (108) having a first identification and supporting a cellular core network signaling protocol of the first communication network (102), upon entering the second communication network, is assigned a second identification by the second communication network (106). The communication device (108) communicates with the first communication network (102) through an alternative network controller (104) utilizing the second communication network (106). Method (500) for providing an access to a preferred communication network out of a plurality of communication networks based upon a predetermined condition is also provided.

Abstract: A method (200) and an apparatus (106) for a wireless communication device for receiving an emergency broadcast message are provided. The wireless communication device (106) monitors (204) incoming broadcast messages, and determines (206) whether the incoming broadcast messages include the emergency broadcast message. If the emergency broadcast message is included, then the wireless communication device (106) overrides (208) a settable broadcast service reception preference, and receives (210) the emergency broadcast message. The wireless communication device (106) then transmits (212) an acknowledgment of receiving the emergency broadcast message, and communicates (214) the reception of the emergency broadcast message.

Abstract: Methods (100, 200, 300) in a wireless portable communication device and wireless communication network for resolving subsidy lock by transmitting and receiving messages over-the-air are provided. Upon entering a restricted mode of operation (118, 204), the wireless portable communication device transmits a request to the wireless communication network requesting to deactivate the restricted mode of operation (120, 212). In response, the wireless portable communication device receives a message deactivating the restricted mode of operation (122, 214).

Abstract: A method (300) and an apparatus (800) for determining duration of authorized usage time period are disclosed. A wireless mobile communication device (112) receives (304) a signal, measures (306) signal strength of the signal, determines (308) the duration of authorized usage time period based upon the measured signal strength, and requests (310) registration for the duration of authorized usage time period. A method (900) and a system (1300) for registering a wireless mobile communication device (112) in a wireless local area network (102) for a variable duration based upon wireless signal strength information are also disclosed.