Abstract: A mobile communication terminal which includes a plurality of lights, apparatus for controlling the activation of the lights, apparatus for storing a number of sequences of activation of the lights, and apparatus for assigning one of the stored sequences of the activation of the lights to a particular event in the mobile communication terminal.

Abstract: An enclosure for a mobile station such as a cellular telephone. The enclosure has a front cover and a back cover integrally formed with a living hinge, which may itself function as an end cover. The front and back covers rotate away from each other about the living hinge sufficiently to allow the mobile station internal assembly to be placed between them and, when it is thus disposed, rotate back together into a closed configuration where they can be secured together to prevent accidental opening. An end cover may also be formed by an intermediate cover portion, which may itself be connected to the front and back covers by living hinges.

Abstract: A keymat for use with a mobile station. The keymat includes a web for interconnecting a plurality of keys, the web and the keys lying external to the mobile-station enclosure when the mobile station is fully assembled. Means for retaining the keymat provide for it to be held in place during normal operation but permitting it to be removed so that user may exchange it for another. A plurality of key pins extending from the keys through openings in the mobile-station external housing may, but are not necessarily exchangeable with the keymat.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer-usable medium for laptop security. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a security manager establishes a desired network topology with a collection of laptops, wherein each of the collection of laptops communicates with other laptops within the collection of laptops utilizing a wireless connection. In response to establishing the desired network topology, the security manager causes the plurality of laptops to enter a lock down state. In response to detecting that a disruption in communication has occurred, the security manager issues an alarm.

Abstract: A mobile communications terminal (201) for optical projecting of a media content (202) comprises means (203), which are arranged for receiving (401) an incoming communication having the media content (202), a light emitting projector (204), which is arranged to present (402) an image (205) of the media content (202) onto an object (206) and, means (207) for detecting (403) predetermined motions of the object (206), which detection of motions is used for controlling a plurality of operations of the mobile communication terminal (201).

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved hinge design for a mobile station or other electronic device that simplifies hinge assembly and thus, provides a more cost-effective manufactured product. Moreover, the improved hinge assembly complements the aesthetic appeal of the foldable mobile station and provides less stress on various internal elements. In particular, the present invention includes a foldable mobile station or other foldable electronic device having a first functional component that is coupled to a second functional component via a bi-stable structure. The bi-stable structure functions to bias the first and second functional components in either an open or closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to mobile audio playback devices and methods of its operation for enhanced music and sound experience for mobile devices. To provide stereo and surround sound, the present invention provides an audio playback device with a receiving means for receiving multi-channel audio data, obtaining means connected to the receiving means, for obtaining first channel audio data from the multi-channel audio data for playback on the audio playback device, and playback means having at least one loudspeaker, and being connected to the obtaining means for outputting the first channel audio data. The other not selected audio channels or all received audio data may be transferred to other terminals for playback or may be discarded.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing small batches of solid paint is disclosed, which method includes a first step of providing a component of the solid paint as a liquid in a heated mixing container that has a base and sides and includes a stirrer for stirring the contents of the container. The next step of the method includes controlling, heating and stirring of the contents of the container and progressively adding other components of the solid paint as solids to the container. The liquid acts as a heat transfer medium that transfers heat from the heated container and from the stirrer to the solids. The mix is heated to a temperature of the solid paint and forms a melt that is a uniform liquid. The final step in the method includes discharging the melt from the container and allowing the melt to cool and form the solid paint.

Abstract: A method for adapting viewing of information on a display of a mobile communication apparatus, and a such mobile communication apparatus is disclosed. The invention relates to determining a movement pattern of the mobile communication apparatus; selecting a viewing mode among a plurality of viewing modes in dependence on the determined movement pattern; and viewing items on the display in accordance to the viewing mode.

Abstract: A system and method for generating a schedule for performance of a task and for graphically displaying scheduling information are provided. A graphical user interface is provided through which the values of one or more scheduling parameters may be entered or selected by a user. The user may select individual values for the scheduling parameters or ranges of values for the scheduling parameters to thereby establish sets of values for each of the scheduling parameters. In addition, the user may select a randomize option for instructing a client agent that performs the task to randomly select a value from the set of values selected by the user, to actually use as the value for that scheduling parameter. The values for the scheduling parameters for each of a plurality of tasks/client agents may be graphically depicted with an indication as to which scheduling parameters are associated with randomly selected values.

Abstract: A method to trigger credit actions may include determining a quantity of triggers flagged for a selected creditor. The method may also include establishing an action plan in response to the quantity of flagged triggers being greater than the predetermined number. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a system to trigger credit actions may include a processor and at least one trigger. The system may also include a credit action program operable on the processor to generate a sires of inquiries and to determine a quantity of the at least one trigger being flagged based on the responses to the series of inquiries for a selected creditor.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for identifying a number of current conversations open for a user in the messaging application. The user status is set to busy if the number of current conversations for the user equals a threshold. The status may be changed back to the original state if the number of current conversations is less than the threshold.

Abstract: A fuel delivery injector for an internal combustion engine. The fuel injector forms pan of a device (10) which provides a combined injection and ignition means for the engine. The fuel delivery injector comprises a first portion (31) and a second portion (32) adapted to be detachably connected together. The first portion has a delivery port (37) defined between a valve seat (61) and a valve member (63) movable with respect to the valve seat (61) for opening and closing the delivery port (37). An actuating member (87) is provided in the first portion (31) and is operatively connected to the valve member (63). An actuating means (85) is provided in the second portion (32). When the first and second portions (31, 32) are connected together, the actuating mean (85) is operably associated with the actuating member (87) to provide an actuating assembly (83).

Abstract: An electronic radiotelephone comprising a first housing, a second housing, and an inner housing having retaining means for retaining to the inner housing the electronic components of the radiotelephone; and first releasable attaching means for releasable attaching the first housing to the inner housing, wherein the first housing, when attached to the inner housing, is presented towards a user during operation of the radiotelephone; and second releasably attaching means for releasable attaching the second housing to the inner housing, wherein the second housing, when attached to the inner housing, faces away from the user during operation of the radiotelephone.

Abstract: A portable device having a main unit and a keyboard unit. The main unit includes a display and the keyboard unit includes a full alphabet keyboard. Furthermore, the keyboard unit has a closed position and an open position. In the closed position a portion of the display is obstructed by the keyboard unit, and in the open position the display is unobstructed by the keyboard unit. The full alphabet keyboard is operable in both the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved hinge design for a mobile station or other electronic device that simplifies hinge assembly and thus, provides a more cost-effective manufactured product. Moreover, the improved hinge assembly complements the aesthetic appeal of the foldable mobile station and provides less stress on various internal elements. In particular, the present invention includes a foldable mobile station or other foldable electronic device having a first functional component that is coupled to a second functional component via a bi-stable structure. The bi-stable structure functions to bias the first and second functional components in either an open or closed position.

Abstract: A portable device having a main unit and a keyboard unit. The main unit includes a display and the keyboard unit includes a full alphabet keyboard. Furthermore, the keyboard unit has a closed position and an open position. In the closed position a portion of the display is obstructed by the keyboard unit, and in the open position the display is unobstructed by the keyboard unit. The full alphabet keyboard is operable in both the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: A mobile communication terminal which includes a plurality of lights, apparatus for controlling the activation of the lights, apparatus for storing a number of sequences of activation of the lights, and apparatus for assigning one of the stored sequences of the activation of the lights to a particular event in the mobile communication terminal.

Abstract: An enclosure for a mobile station such as a cellular telephone. The enclosure has a front cover and a back cover integrally formed with a living hinge, which may itself function as an end cover. The front and back covers rotate away from each other about the living hinge sufficiently to allow the mobile station internal assembly to be placed between them and, when it is thus disposed, rotate back together into a closed configuration where they can be secured together to prevent accidental opening. An end cover may also be formed by an intermediate cover portion, which may itself be connected to the front and back covers by living hinges.