Abstract: A device and method of automatically pausing media content executing on the electronic device are provided. Sound within an ambient environment in which the electronic device resides is monitored, and the sound in the ambient environment is compared to a prescribed sound threshold. Upon the sound in the ambient environment exceeding the prescribed sound threshold, execution of media content on the electronic device is automatically paused.

Abstract: A method for arranging a meeting includes associating a first system with a first user and a second system with a second user, the systems each having a mobile communications device having a positioning system, and calendar software having stored calendar data or having access to calendar data stored elsewhere, defining in the first system, by the first user, a request for a meeting with the second user, sending the request to the second system, tracking the positions of the mobile communications devices of the first and the second systems, determining if a meeting is suitable by determining if the mobile communications devices are within a predetermined distance from each other, and if the first and second users are accessible for the meeting, notifying at least one of the first and second user that it has been determined that a meeting is suitable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device (10) comprising: a controller (12) configured to periodically activate the electronic device from a low power mode into a proximity area connectivity mode, while in the proximity area connectivity mode, the controller is configured to control proximity area connectivity of the electronic device with one or more proximity area electronic devices (20), via a wireless proximity area connection unit (14) of the electronic device trying to establish proximity area connection (15) with the one or more proximity area electronic devices, upon successful establishment of proximity area connection of the electronic device with a predetermined set of the one or more proximity area electronic devices, the controller is arranged to return the electronic device to the low power mode; upon unsuccessful establishment of proximity area connection of the electronic device with the predetermined set of the one or more proximity area electronic devices, the controller is arra

Abstract: A method for arranging a meeting includes associating a first system with a first user and a second system with a second user, the systems each having a mobile communications device having a positioning system, and calendar software having stored calendar data or having access to calendar data stored elsewhere, defining in the first system, by the first user, a request for a meeting with the second user, sending the request to the second system, tracking the positions of the mobile communications devices of the first and the second systems, determining if a meeting is suitable by determining if the mobile communications devices are within a predetermined distance from each other, and if the first and second users are accessible for the meeting, notifying at least one of the first and second user that it has been determined that a meeting is suitable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic device (10) comprising: a controller (12) configured to periodically activate the electronic device from a low power mode into a proximity area connectivity mode, while in the proximity area connectivity mode, the controller is configured to control proximity area connectivity of the electronic device with one or more proximity area electronic devices (20), via a wireless proximity area connection unit (14) of the electronic device trying to establish proximity area connection (15) with the one or more proximity area electronic devices, upon successful establishment of proximity area connection of the electronic device with a predetermined set of the one or more proximity area electronic devices, the controller is arranged to return the electronic device to the low power mode; upon unsuccessful establishment of proximity area connection of the electronic device with the predetermined set of the one or more proximity area electronic devices, the controller is arra

Abstract: A device and method of automatically pausing media content executing on the electronic device are provided. Sound within an ambient environment in which the electronic device resides is monitored, and the sound in the ambient environment is compared to a prescribed sound threshold. Upon the sound in the ambient environment exceeding the prescribed sound threshold, execution of media content on the electronic device is automatically paused.

Abstract: A server may compare transmission reports received from mobile tag readers to a reporting rule. Each transmission report includes a reported location of the respective mobile tag reader when the respective mobile tag reader received a wireless transmission from a tag. Responsive to a determination that the transmission reports satisfy the reporting rule, an instruction may be generated that instructs a mobile tag reader to reduce how often tag transmission reports are sent to the server. Mobile tag readers may be selected to receive the instruction based on the reported location. The instruction may be sent to the selected mobile tag readers. The sending of transmission reports by tag readers may be reduced.

Abstract: A server may compare transmission reports received from mobile tag readers to a reporting rule. Each transmission report includes a reported location of the respective mobile tag reader when the respective mobile tag reader received a wireless transmission from a tag. Responsive to a determination that the transmission reports satisfy the reporting rule, an instruction may be generated that instructs a mobile tag reader to reduce how often tag transmission reports are sent to the server. Mobile tag readers may be selected to receive the instruction based on the reported location. The instruction may be sent to the selected mobile tag readers. The sending of transmission reports by tag readers may be reduced.

Abstract: Methods and systems for forwarding tag transmission reports are provided. A mobile device may receive a wireless transmission from a tag and store data received from the tag, a location of the mobile communication terminal and a timestamp of the wireless transmission. The storing may be performed while the mobile device is in an application offline mode with respect to communication with a server that receives the data, location and timestamp. Tag data, the location and the timestamp may be sent in a tag transmission report to another computing device responsive to a determination by the mobile device that the other computing device is in an application online mode capable of presently communication with the server. The online computing device may send the tag transmission report from the offline mobile device to the server.

Abstract: Methods and systems for forwarding tag transmission reports are provided. A mobile device may receive a wireless transmission from a tag and store data received from the tag, a location of the mobile communication terminal and a timestamp of the wireless transmission. The storing may be performed while the mobile device is in an application offline mode with respect to communication with a server that receives the data, location and timestamp. Tag data, the location and the timestamp may be sent in a tag transmission report to another computing device responsive to a determination by the mobile device that the other computing device is in an application online mode capable of presently communication with the server. The online computing device may send the tag transmission report from the offline mobile device to the server.

Abstract: The invention is directed to systems, methods and computer program products for adapting content and monitoring user behavior based on facial recognition. An exemplary method comprises: receiving, at a first device, image data from a second device; determining whether the image data substantially matches second image data in a database of image data; in response to determining the image data substantially matches the second image data, determining an account associated with the image data; determining a first set of data associated with the account; and transmitting the first set of data to the second device, wherein the first set of data is used to configure an application being executed on the second device.

Abstract: The invention is directed to systems, methods and computer program products for adapting content and monitoring user behavior based on facial recognition. An exemplary method comprises: receiving, at a first device, image data from a second device; determining whether the image data substantially matches second image data in a database of image data; in response to determining the image data substantially matches the second image data, determining an account associated with the image data; determining a first set of data associated with the account; and transmitting the first set of data to the second device, wherein the first set of data is used to configure an application being executed on the second device.

Abstract: An electronic device is configured to preview video files on a display that displays a media library screen containing a preview image in the form of a thumbnail image for each of plural video files available for viewing using the electronic device. A user input receives user inputs. A controller is configured to control the display of the thumbnail images so that when the user navigates to the media library screen, each video file is represented by an initial thumbnail image being a first representative frame from the corresponding video file and change the thumbnail images to revised thumbnail images in response to a designated user input. Each revised thumbnail image is a second representative frame from the corresponding video file.

Abstract: A wireless device, such as a mobile phone, and a method for operating the wireless device to access a media option. The wireless device may include a media player; a radio signal receiver system configured to receive media signals; a controller comprising a memory comprising a list of different media options, indicating media items the user is interested in taking part of and a media scanner configured to scan the radio signal receiver system to detect media content associated with the media options; a user input interface to select one media item currently indicted as detected; and a media selector configured to pass received media signals relating to the selected media item to the media player.

Abstract: A wireless device, such as a mobile phone, and a method for operating the wireless device to access a media option in a media player, comprising the steps of: providing a list of different media options, where each option includes a media channel or item; selecting a media channel or item to present; scanning a plurality of different types of radio signal bearers for detecting access of the selected media channel or item; selecting one of said different types of bearers in accordance with stored selection criteria; presenting the media channel or item as received over the selected bearer.

Abstract: A heart rate counter comprising a light source; a camera arranged in a vicinity if the light source such that light from the light source is able to be registered through living tissue, and arranged to acquire a series of images of the light transmitted through the tissue; and an image processor connected to the camera and arranged to determine a heart rate by photoplethysmography from the series of images is disclosed.

Abstract: A wireless device, such as a mobile phone, and a method for operating the wireless device to access a media option in a media player, comprising the steps of: providing a list of different media options, where each option includes a media channel or item; selecting a media channel or item to present; scanning a plurality of different types of radio signal bearers for detecting access of the selected media channel or item; selecting one of said different types of bearers in accordance with stored selection criteria; presenting the media channel or item as received over the selected bearer.

Abstract: A method of providing directional information associated with moveable objects can include periodically receiving identification (ID) information at a mobile terminal from a moveable object via a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) signal. Location information associated with the ID information can be updated to provide updated location information for the moveable object. Updating the location information can be ceased when the moveable object is out of RFID range of the mobile terminal to maintain the updated location information as the most recently known location information for the moveable object.

Abstract: A user input interface for an electronic device, comprising a keyboard with a plurality of keys arranged in proximity to each other. Each key comprises an input detector sensitive to detect user activation, such as a pressure switch. A sensor in each key is configured to generate a signal responsive to a sensed level of user-induced influence on the key, such as a degree of coverage of or contact with the key. A control unit is then configured to compare the generated signals for a number of keys simultaneously activated by a user, in order to determine which one of the simultaneously activated is intended to be input by the user.

Abstract: An electronic equipment which includes one or more keys that enable a user to control operation of the electronic equipment; call circuitry that enables the electronic equipment to establish a call with a called/calling device; and key lock circuitry which, upon detecting that the call circuitry has established a call, automatically disables at least one of the one or more keys.