Abstract: A system for providing video upon request may transmit encrypted video information to one or more recipients for viewing at a later time. The recipient may make a request to view one of the received video files. This request may be provided to a video transmitter which may provide, in return, video decryption information to allow immediate viewing of the previously received video transmission.

Abstract: A user selects a wireless network mapping option on their computer and is presented with a list of names of electronic devices coupled to the wireless network to which the computer is coupled. When one of the electronic devices transmits a wireless identification signal to the computer, a visual cue identifies the default name associated with the electronic device in the list. The user may then rename the default name to a local name. The user may also opt to transmit a wireless identification signal of their own to one or more of the electronic devices coupled to the wireless network. Alternatively, the user may select one or more electronic devices from the list, and nudge the selected devices by sending an activation signal, causing the electronic devices to identify themselves using an audio or visual cue.

Abstract: In the wireless communication system, a wireless selection device is able to select any of a plurality of sufficiently proximate wireless devices without the necessity to actually physically contact or operate any of those devices. Thus, a user may control any of a plurality of devices from a single wireless selection device. The wireless selection device may in some embodiments be a wireless pointing device or a wireless keyboard to mention two examples.

Abstract: A data forwarding system allows receivers with limited capabilities to receive information that was transmitted in a format which the user could not otherwise receive. For example, a receiver which does not include a fax modem may receive faxes which are transmitted to a station. The station receives the fax transmission and transmits it on to the receiver in a format compatible with the receiver's hardware and software. In addition, transactions which occur at a variety of sites may be transmitted to a remote station which then forwards the information about the transactions to the user's receiver. At the receiver, the information may be analyzed using conventional accounting software.

Abstract: A data forwarding system allows receivers with limited capabilities to receive information that was transmitted in a format which the user could not otherwise receive. For example, a receiver which does not include a fax modem may receive faxes which are transmitted to a station. The station receives the fax transmission and transmits it on to the receiver in a format compatible with the receiver's hardware and software. In addition, transactions which occur at a variety of sites may be transmitted to a remote station which then forwards the information about the transactions to the user's receiver. At the receiver, the information may be analyzed using conventional accounting software.

Abstract: A user graphically selects a portion of text of a first document stored on a first computer system, and chooses “Copy Export” from the edit menu. The user is then presented with a list of computer systems coupled to a wireless network and, from that list, selects a second computer system to which the selected portion of text on the first computer system is to be exported. The selected portion of text is then made available to the wireless network by sending a wireless signal from the first computer system to the second computer system indicating that the data is ready for transmission. The user identifies a location in a second document stored on the second computer system by properly positioning the cursor of the second computer system in the second document, and chooses “Past Import” on the second computer system. A wireless signal is then sent from the second computer system to the first computer system requesting that the data be transmitted.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system is disclosed. The system includes a customer premises and a headend coupled to the customer premises. The headend provides dedicated wide uplink and downlink channels to the first customer premises for access to a network and provides narrow dedicated channels of television program feeds.

Abstract: A data forwarding system allows receivers with limited capabilities to receive information that was transmitted in a format which the user could not otherwise receive. For example, a receiver which does not include a fax modem may receive faxes which are transmitted to a station. The station receives the fax transmission and transmits it on to the receiver in a format compatible with the receiver's hardware and software. In addition, transactions which occur at a variety of sites may be transmitted to a remote station which then forwards the information about the transactions to the user's receiver. At the receiver, the information may be analyzed using conventional accounting software.

Abstract: A data forwarding system allows receivers with limited capabilities to receive information that was transmitted in a format which the user could not otherwise receive. For example, a receiver which does not include a fax modem may receive faxes which are transmitted to a station. The station receives the fax transmission and transmits it on to the receiver in a format compatible with the receiver's hardware and software. In addition, transactions which occur at a variety of sites may be transmitted to a remote station which then forwards the information about the transactions to the user's receiver. At the receiver, the information may be analyzed using conventional accounting software.

Abstract: A method and apparatus relating to an integrated computer system and PDA is disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention is an apparatus. The apparatus includes a computer system and a PDA. The computer system includes a first processor, a first memory coupled to the first processor, a first display controller coupled to the first processor, and a first display coupled to the first display controller. The computer system selectively includes the PDA. The PDA includes a second processor, a second memory coupled to the second processor, a second display controller coupled to the second processor, and a second display coupled to the second display controller. The second processor is selectively coupled directly to the first processor to operate as a multi-processor system.

Abstract: An ad hoc wireless network may facilitate identification of participants whose personal computers or other devices utilize an incompatible character set. Thus, users with incompatible character sets may not be identified on display screens associated with the various participants in a compatible character set that may be understood by all participants. Thus, other identifying information may be provided and may be displayed automatically or on demand. Examples of such identifying information include identifying icons, audio files and image files.

Abstract: In the wireless communication system, a wireless selection device is able to select any of a plurality of sufficiently proximate wireless devices without the necessity to actually physically contact or operate any of those devices. Thus, a user may control any of a plurality of devices from a single wireless selection device. The wireless selection device may in some embodiments be a wireless pointing device or a wireless keyboard to mention two examples.

Abstract: A rear looking vision system for a vehicle may produce a composite image from images produced by different imaging devices having different viewing angles of the region behind the vehicle. The composite image may combine the images so as to avoid duplicating objects within the fields of view of more than one imaging device.

Abstract: A system for providing video upon request may transmit encrypted video information to one or more recipients for viewing at a later time. The recipient may make a request to view one of the received video files. This request may be provided to a video transmitter which may provide, in return, video decryption information to allow immediate viewing of the previously received video transmission.