Abstract: The present invention is a system and method of providing access to a telematics unit in a mobile vehicle. A telematics unit access request corresponding to the telematics unit is received, and a mobile identification number and a telematics unit identifier associated with the telematics unit are determined. The mobile identification number and the telematics unit identifier are compared with a database of identifier records, after which a calling-state message is sent to the telematics unit based on the telematics unit access request, the mobile identification number, and the telematics unit identifier.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of bypassing a blocked voice channel of a mobile phone system. A call request is initiated from a mobile phone. A plurality of control channels of a first carrier is scanned, and the signal strength of each control channel is measured. Service access on the strongest control channel of the first carrier is requested. If a blocked signal indicating no availability of a voice channel on the strongest control channel of the first carrier is received, then a second strongest control channel of the first carrier is selected and service access on the second control channel is requested.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of providing a wireless service connection for a mobile vehicle. A portion of a system access list is prioritized, based on a channel identifier in a first band. A failed connection notification may be received on a primary channel of the prioritized system access list. A secondary channel of the prioritized system access list is selected in response to the failed connection notification on the primary channel.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method and system for providing location-based services to a telematics service subscriber. A message notice is sent to the telematics service subscriber and a request for messages is received. A determination is made as to whether at least one message includes a location information attachment, and then at least one telematics service is provided based on the determination. Another aspect of the invention is a computer usable medium used to provide the location-based services.

Abstract: A disaster recovery virtual roll call and recovery management system and method allows any organization to locate their staff and allocate resources to their staff in the event of a disaster. User information can be stored on remote, distributed computer networks to assure that the information is available during a disaster. The computer networks can be web networks and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) networks, to provide different methods of user interaction with the system. In case of disaster, the system can contact the users over one or more communications networks, such as by email or IVR message, and request the user provide their status. The users can send user status updates to the web network using internet enabled devices, such as personal computers, telephones, or handheld portable computers, or to the IVR network using standard or wireless telephones. The system can compile the information, and generate reports on group and individual status.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for managing registration requests of a telematics unit within a telematics equipped mobile vehicle. The method includes receiving a restricted use command from a service provider, initiating a restricted use mode based on the received restricted use command, and modulating a transmission rate of at least one registration request based on the restricted use mode. The restricted use command may include a contact increment. The contact increment may include contact rate information. The contact increment may include contact initiation information. The restricted use mode may operate the telematics unit in a low-power configuration. The step of modulating the transmission rate of the registration request may include identifying a contact increment within the received restricted use command, determining contact information within the contact increment, and implementing the modulated transmission rate based on the determined contact information.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for error detection of multi-threaded software. The method comprises executing an application which uses a logger that collects log statements, collecting at least one log statement from at least one application thread and storing the at least one log statement in memory, and allowing the collected log statement to be persisted in case of an error in a production environment.

Abstract: A compact microstrip antenna having elements comprising a Yagi-Uda array is provided for use in an apparatus communicating through the antenna. The microstrip Yagi-Uda antenna is adapted for use in an apparatus such as a cellular phone, PDA, laptop computer, or a vehicle having a telematices device.

Abstract: The drywall sanding apparatus provides a tool assembly for finishing drywall preparation for paint or wallpaper. The apparatus comprises an attachment device for attachment of an abrasive sponge and at least one fastening member for holding the abrasive sponge to the attachment device. The fastening member includes an insertion portion for penetrating into an abrasive sponge to hold the attachment device adjacent the sponge during operation of the sanding device.

Abstract: A system generates the report to include a header section representing information, a parts section listing line items, and a footer section representing information. The system prints a first page of the report including the header section, a first parts subsection, and the footer section. The first parts subsection lists a quantity of line items that is less than or equal to a first number. The system prints any additional pages of the report to include a header subsection, subsequent parts subsection, and a footer subsection. The header subsection represents a portion of the information represented by the header section, and the footer subsection represents a portion of the information represented by the footer section. The subsequent parts subsection(s) lists a quantity of line items that is less than or equal to a second number.