Abstract: A wireless network carrier can track and monitor third-party network-enabled applications (pods) that are accessed by, and billed to, users of the wireless network carrier through a mobile content platform, and to control access to such third-party network-enabled applications (pods) based on selectable criteria for the performance and user-based feedback related to each content application (pod). The network-enabled applications can also be registered with the mobile content platform through an intermediary, such as an aggregator. The network-enabled application can then be associated with the intermediary so that the intermediary receives a share of the revenue generated by the network-enabled application.

Abstract: Systems and methods according to certain embodiments of the invention include integrating a network-enabled application with a platform having a plurality of users and a plurality of communication channels with a respective plurality of wireless network carriers. The systems and methods include providing a developer library for use by developers in creating their network-enabled applications.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein generally relate to a method and system for automatically generating an application pod for a third party through which the third party's content is offered for access, purchase and use by mobile phone users within a community network. More specifically, the systems and methods described herein are directed to an application pod that can be automatically generated based on content and information retrieved from one or more web pages of the third party.

Abstract: A platform for supporting network enabled applications enables billing for microtransactions associated with the applications using the users wireless network carriers. The platform also enables access to billing for third party network enabled applications by wrapping the third party network enabled applications in code that allows the third party network enabled applications to be rendered to the user and the billing component.

Abstract: A method of providing a service to a customer comprises receiving a request by a customer for an item of content, providing to the customer an option to subscribe to a service for a limited time, if the customer opts to subscribe, then providing the service for the limited time, and if the customer does not opt to subscribe, then not providing the service for the limited time.

Abstract: Systems and methods according to certain embodiments of the invention include integrating a network-enabled application with a platform having a plurality of users and a plurality of communication channels with a respective plurality of wireless network carriers. The systems and methods include providing a developer library for use by developers in creating their network-enabled applications.

Abstract: A system for sending invitations potential subscribers of a service provider includes a registration engine configured to complete a registration process with a registering user. Furthermore, the registration engine is further configured during the registration process to receive from the registering user: a) an e-mail address of the registering user; b) access information for that e-mail address; c) permission to access the e-mail address; and d) an instruction to send an invitation to join the service provider to at least some of a plurality of addresses within an address book of the registering user. The system also includes an authorization engine configured to extract the plurality of addresses from the address book; and an invitation engine configured to send a respective invitation to at least one of the extracted plurality of addresses.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein generally relate to a method and system for automatically generating an application pod for a third party through which the third party's content is offered for access, purchase and use by mobile phone users within a community network. More specifically, the systems and methods described herein are directed to an application pod that can be automatically generated based on content and information retrieved from one or more web pages of the third party.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for billing a mobile device user for a services and/or products requested by the user, in which a message request is received from the mobile service that is directed to the mobile device user, and wherein the mobile phone user is charged only once for a predefined amount or number of message-related services or products, thereby making the billing experience clearer to the user.

Abstract: Integrating a network-enabled application with a platform having a plurality of users and a plurality of communication channels with a respective plurality of wireless network carriers, including receiving a request from a third-party provider to integrate a network-enabled application with the platform, receiving a set of registration data corresponding to the network-enabled application from the third-party provider, the set of registration data including a link to an application location for accessing the network-enabled application, receiving a set of pricing structure data corresponding to the network-enabled application from the third-party provider, updating a system database in the platform to include the set of registration data and the pricing structure data corresponding to the network-enabled application, and enabling the network-enabled application to be accessible to the plurality of users via a networked interface operated by the platform.

Abstract: A wireless network carrier can track and monitor third-party network-enabled applications (pods) that are accessed by, and billed to, users of the wireless network carrier through a mobile content platform, and to control access to such third-party network-enabled applications (pods) based on selectable criteria for the performance and user-based feedback related to each content application (pod). The network-enabled applications can also be registered with the mobile content platform through an intermediary, such as an aggregator. The network-enabled application can then be associated with the intermediary so that the intermediary receives a share of the revenue generated by the network-enabled application.

Abstract: A search engine that can be configured to combine information related to a web page (channel) or content file view and/or “click throughs” with revenue information in order to determine relevance of the various matched content listed in the search results, is disclosed. By combining revenue information with page view/click through information, potentially more relevant results can be presented to the user for viewing.

Abstract: A method of providing a service to a customer comprises receiving a request by a customer for an item of content, providing to the customer an option to subscribe to a service for a limited time, if the customer opts to subscribe, then providing the service for the limited time, and if the customer does not opt to subscribe, then not providing the service for the limited time.

Abstract: Software application providers can connect to a common platform to offer access to and use of their applications and/or content to a global community of mobile device users through a variety of different mediums. Users may be automatically charged via user billing accounts with the wireless network carrier to which the users subscribe. The application provider need not have contractual agreements with any of the wireless network carriers, as billing is automatically performed by the platform through the wireless network carriers. According to one aspect, an application pod is provided, with which a user can rate and tag content. In this way, other people who are looking for a song will be able to find songs that have been highly rated by the community. According to another aspect, a method is provided for predicatively selecting content to suggest to a user.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a desktop user interface for accessing and using community-based contact management, communication tools, websites and application pods in a convenient and integrated fashion, in an always-on mode. The desktop user interface resides on the user's desktop as an application and provides access to the aforementioned community-based services in a convenient, integrated manner without the need to open a browser in order to access the community-based services.

Abstract: A common platform for offering third-party applications and/or content to a global community. In an embodiment, users are automatically charged via the user's billing account with the wireless network carrier to which the user subscribes. The platform may also use billing mechanisms, such as credit cards, bank accounts, prepaid cards, web-based payment services, etc. The application provider need not have contractual agreements with any of the wireless network carriers. In an additional aspect, an application provider may undergo authentication before uploading any media, content or application to the platform. During authentication, a unique identification code may be generated and stored for the application provider. Any media, content, or application subsequently uploaded by the authenticated application provider is associated with the unique identification code.

Abstract: A method for integrating a network-enabled music application with a platform. The platform is configured to render the network enabled application for a user, via a user interface associated with the user, in accordance with various APIs included in the platform and used by a program developer to develop the network enabled music application. The rendering can included recognizing that the user interface is a mobile user interface and rendering the network-enabled music application in a manner appropriate and/or optimal for the mobile user interface. The platform may be a social networking site.

Abstract: A platform for supporting a network-enabled application is configured to render the network enabled application for a user, via a user interface associated with the user, in accordance with various APIs included in the platform and used by a program developer to develop the network-enabled application. The rendering can included recognizing that the user interface is a mobile user interface and rendering the network-enabled application in a manner appropriate and/or optimal for the mobile user interface.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein generally relate to a method and system for automatically generating an application pod for a third party through which the third party's content is offered for access, purchase and use by mobile phone users within a community network. More specifically, the systems and methods described herein are directed to an application pod that can be automatically generated based on content and information retrieved from one or more web pages of the third party.

Abstract: A system for sending invitations potential subscribers of a service provider includes a registration engine configured to complete a registration process with a registering user. Furthermore, the registration engine is further configured during the registration process to receive from the registering user: a) an e-mail address of the registering user; b) access information for that e-mail address; c) permission to access the e-mail address; and d) an instruction to send an invitation to join the service provider to at least some of a plurality of addresses within an address book of the registering user. The system also includes an authorization engine configured to extract the plurality of addresses from the address book; and an invitation engine configured to send a respective invitation to at least one of the extracted plurality of addresses.