Abstract: A slide carrier includes: a base support; and a slide platform having a surface that is parallel to a first plane defined by a first vector and a second vector, wherein a vector extending in a direction opposite to the direction of gravity is normal with respect to a second plane defined by a third vector and a fourth vector, an angle between the first vector and the third vector is greater than zero degrees and less than 90 degrees, and an angle between the second vector and the fourth vector is greater than zero degrees and less than 90 degrees.

Abstract: A terminal for interacting with a physical entity includes a controller capable of selecting a physical entity, and thereafter receiving data from the entity at a terminal at least partially over an air interface. The controller can also identify a type of the entity based upon the data. Thereafter, the controller can be capable of performing at least one action based upon the entity type, an application operating on the terminal and a selection event. The application can comprise any of a number of applications, such as an application associated with the type of entity or an alternative application other than the associated application. Likewise, the selection event can comprise any of a number of different predefined events, such as “select and get information,” “select and open,” and/or “select drag and drop.

Abstract: An approach is provided for providing user interface navigation information associated with the availability of services. Location information associated with a device is received. Menu items associated with one or more services based on the location information are selected. Presentation of the selected menu items in a bridge is caused, at least in part. The bridge is a user interface element common to the services.

Abstract: Secure resource discover in peer-to-peer networks involves creating a resource discovery record associated with a computing resource of a user device that is made available via the user device to peers of a peer-to-peer network. The resource discovery record describes the computing resource and may be independent of native service discovery mechanisms of the peer-to-peer network. An access right record is created that controls the ability of one or more contacts to gain access to the resource discovery record. The resource discovery record is sent to the one or more contacts via the peer-to-peer network. The one or more contacts can use the resource discovery record to access the computing resource via the peer-to-peer network in accordance with the access right record.

Abstract: Secure resource discover in peer-to-peer networks involves creating a resource discovery record associated with a computing resource of a user device that is made available via the user device to peers of a peer-to-peer network. The resource discovery record describes the computing resource and may be independent of native service discovery mechanisms of the peer-to-peer network. An access right record is created that controls the ability of one or more contacts to gain access to the resource discovery record. The resource discovery record is sent to the one or more contacts via the peer-to-peer network. The one or more contacts can use the resource discovery record to access the computing resource via the peer-to-peer network in accordance with the access right record.

Abstract: Secure resource discover in peer-to-peer networks involves creating a resource discovery record associated with a computing resource of a user device that is made available via the user device to peers of a peer-to-peer network. The resource discovery record describes the computing resource and may be independent of native service discovery mechanisms of the peer-to-peer network. An access right record is created that controls the ability of one or more contacts to gain access to the resource discovery record. The resource discovery record is sent to the one or more contacts via the peer-to-peer network. The one or more contacts can use the resource discovery record to access the computing resource via the peer-to-peer network in accordance with the access right record.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a processor configured to receive a captured traffic unit (CTU) intended for a network service, the CTU being one into which incoming traffic has been assembled based on a filter describing which incoming traffic to capture and how to assemble the respective incoming traffic into the CTU. The processor is also configured to determine whether to allow the CTU to pass to one or more applications configured to implement the respective network service based on a passlet including permissions to a particular user. The processor is further configured to instruct a firewall to allow the CTU to pass to the respective one or more applications or to reject the CTU based on the determination. In this regard, the processor is configured to perform the above functions under control of a security framework implemented in middleware between a user-level domain and a system-level domain.

Abstract: An approach is provided for providing user interface navigation information associated with the availability of services. Location information associated with a device is received. Menu items associated with one or more services based on the location information are selected. Presentation of the selected menu items in a bridge is caused, at least in part. The bridge is a user interface element common to the services.

Abstract: An apparatus for anonymous polling may include a processor. The processor may be configured to receive an input message and identify whether the input message includes a request or a response to the request and, if the input message includes the request, the processor may be further configured to identify a source of the input message. The processor may also be configured to provide for transmission of an output message. In this regard, based on the whether the input message includes a request or a response, and based on the source of the input message, the apparatus may operate as a referral agent, a responder, or a forwarding agent. Associated methods and computer program products may also be provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a determination of implicit recommendations may include a processing element. The processing element may be configured to receive sensor data from at least one sensor, determine context information associated with the at least one sensor, and determine an implicit recommendation based on the sensor data and the context information.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a processor configured to receive a captured traffic unit (CTU) intended for a network service, the CTU being one into which incoming traffic has been assembled based on a filter describing which incoming traffic to capture and how to assemble the respective incoming traffic into the CTU. The processor is also configured to determine whether to allow the CTU to pass to one or more applications configured to implement the respective network service based on a passlet including permissions to a particular user. The processor is further configured to instruct a firewall to allow the CTU to pass to the respective one or more applications or to reject the CTU based on the determination. In this regard, the processor is configured to perform the above functions under control of a security framework implemented in middleware between a user-level domain and a system-level domain.

Abstract: Secure resource discover in peer-to-peer networks involves creating a resource discovery record associated with a computing resource of a user device that is made available via the user device to peers of a peer-to-peer network. The resource discovery record describes the computing resource and may be independent of native service discovery mechanisms of the peer-to-peer network. An access right record is created that controls the ability of one or more contacts to gain access to the resource discovery record. The resource discovery record is sent to the one or more contacts via the peer-to-peer network. The one or more contacts can use the resource discovery record to access the computing resource via the peer-to-peer network in accordance with the access right record.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of managing a cache of a mobile device in a data communication environment, in particularly in a wireless data communication system in an efficient manner. Further, a portable device adapted to process said method is introduced and a system which comprises a plurality of networks and at least one mobile device as well. Said cache is being used for storing network related data content. In a first operation a detecting of an existence of at least one active network out of a plurality of networks is provided, wherein said portable device is allowed to communicate with said at least one active network. Next, a determining of a network identity of said at least one active network follows. Finally, a updating of said network related data content on the basis of said network identity is done and afterwards storing of said updated network related data content in said cache if said network identity is unknown to said portable device is provided.

Abstract: A mobile terminal (10) includes a transceiver (11); a user interface (10D) and a location module (10B) coupled to the transceiver and responsive to a trigger to request that a map be downloaded to the mobile terminal for storage in a memory (10C). The location module is further coupled to the user interface for displaying at least a portion of a downloaded map to a user and for prompting the user to indicate the user's location on the map. The location module is responsive to the user indicating the user's location for supplying enhanced mobile terminal location information to an application (10A) that requests mobile terminal location information.

Abstract: Provided are improved systems, methods, and devices for a distributed network architecture for permitting a low power proxy to wake a power saving device from an offline power saving mode using a wake up agent operating a link layer wake up mechanism. The distributed network architecture using wake up agents allows a power saving device to coordinate a relationship with an access point capable of waking the power saving device from an offline mode, allows the power saving device to communicate that relationship to a proxy entity or other control point, and to permit the proxy entity and other control points to use wake up mechanisms to instruct wake-up capable access points to wake a power saving device from an offline mode, such as to wake a UPnP™ device from a deep sleep offline power saving mode.

Abstract: A terminal for interacting with a physical entity includes a controller capable of selecting a physical entity, and thereafter receiving data from the entity at a terminal at least partially over an air interface. The controller can also identify a type of the entity based upon the data. Thereafter, the controller can be capable of performing at least one action based upon the entity type, an application operating on the terminal and a selection event. The application can comprise any of a number of applications, such as an application associated with the type of entity or an alternative application other than the associated application. Likewise, the selection event can comprise any of a number of different predefined events, such as “select and get information,” “select and open,” and/or “select drag and drop.

Abstract: Service Discovery (SD) agent (208) provides uniform and integrated service discovery operation, whereby a default connection to SD Engine (SDE) (224) may be automatically initiated to aid in service discovery. User agents (UA) (214-216) are installed to implement the various SDP interfaces (314-324) as required. Canonical query transform (310) transforms user queries from query generation tool (302) to the appropriate protocol as needed for SD interfaces (314-324). Likewise, service discovery results from the SD interfaces are translated by canonical query transform (310) into user friendly results for ultimate display to user interface (326).

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a system is provided for interacting with a shared electronic display. The system includes at least one mobile station and a processor. The mobile stations are capable of storing a personal profile of a user of the respective mobile station. The processor, then, can generate a position indicator based upon each personal profile of the mobile stations. Thereafter, the processor is capable of driving the electronic display to present information and each position indicator. The processor can also communicate with the mobile stations such that each mobile station is capable of directing a position of the respective position indicator presented on the electronic display.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention overcome the problem of establishing communications with devices for which the communication protocol is unknown. One aspect of the invention involves the use of a discovery registration in which a portable device is provided with information describing the physical appearance characteristics of objects or devices that may be used to identify an object of interest. Another aspect of the invention involves the use of sensing techniques for establishing the identity of an object for which more information is sought by comparing the sensed physical characteristics of an object with data describing the physical characteristics of the objects located within an environment of the network. Aspects of the invention further involve associating the information describing the physical characteristics of objects or devices with additional information regarding the object, which may include the communication protocol for the device or object with which communication is desired.

Abstract: A magnetic pick-up tool, which preferably features a magnet retained on its non-exposed sides within a ferrous-containing carrier. The ferrous-containing carrier redirects the magnetic forces issuing from the magnet toward the exposed surface area, significantly increasing a magnet's strength without the need for increasing magnet size. In one embodiment, the pick-up tool features a threaded carrier, mated to a sleeve member in a manner allowing the sleeve member to be adjustably positioned relative to the magnet and carrier by rotation of the sleeve member in the desired direction.