Abstract: A remote control system for portable devices comprises a separate programmable remote controller, a base station communicatively interconnected with a portable device, and a detachable video capture unit communicatively interconnected with the base station. In operation, a user can instantly review, browse and manage an originally optimized user interface of the portable device with the video capture unit, thereby dispensing with the need of learning and accommodating a new user interface.

Abstract: A remote control system for portable devices comprises a separate programmable remote controller, a base station communicatively interconnected with a portable device, and a detachable video capture unit communicatively interconnected with the base station. In operation, a user can instantly review, browse and manage an originally optimized user interface of the portable device with the video capture unit, thereby dispensing with the need of learning and accommodating a new user interface.

Abstract: In an Internet Protocol (IP) based network having a distributed end devices that receive their respective IP routing and device specific configuration information from a central location using dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) and other related protocols, bootless activation enables the network operator to dynamically control and automatically switch an end device on an individual or group basis from one peer IP network to another peer IP network without requiring an individual user to manually reboot or reset the respective distributed end device. Examples of IP networks include broadband networks such as cable modem, fiber-based and digital subscriber line (DSL) network; wireless IP based networks; and IP based metropolitan networks; and local area networks and multiple site enterprise networks.

Abstract: A system and method for permitting an operator of a terminal device to switch from a first network to a second network without requiring a rebooting or resetting of the communication protocol system is disclosed. More specifically, filters present at the customer premise equipment (CPE) are configured to as to permit or block access to the respect first and second networks in response to configuration and setting information provided from a dynamic user control system and apparatus (DUCS). As a result, IP traffic is blocked or permitted in accordance with information from DUCS, so as to permit seamless switching between networks under conditions as warranted by a network operator.

Abstract: In a computer network comprising a Central System, Internet Protocol (IP) based network, one or more parallel Application Systems and one or more End Devices wherein the End Device receives an IP address and device configuration information from IP Address Server associated with the Central System, a central computer based system identifies one or more End Devices by their unique physical address, and based on that physical address, determines how an individual End Device and other network elements and applications should be configured to ensure that traffic is routed between the end device and a specific Application System. Aspects of an Application System may include a computer system or autonomous network of computers. When an IP Address Server is configured with Physical Address Routing, the IP Address Server can dynamically identify the Application System to which an End Device belongs and provide that End Device with configuration and routing instructions.