Abstract: An ergonomic cursor navigation controller for a handheld mobile communication device generally includes a navigation button having a ringed and waved upper surface and may further include an execution button disposed within a perimeter defined by the ringed and waved upper surface. The navigation button is provided for navigating a cursor about an electronic graphical display of the handheld mobile communication device. The ringed and waved configuration of the controller facilitates improved tactile operation of the controller and reduces the occurrence of pressing incorrect buttons on the handheld mobile communication device.

Abstract: A message status synchronization scheme. In one embodiment, a method may comprise: automatically detecting arrival of a message at a messaging server from a sender for a user having a mail address thereat, the message being displayable on a computer for the user with a status indicator icon associated therewith; processing at least a portion of an instance of the message for transmission to the user's mobile data communication device over a wireless network; upon receiving a reply message from the mobile data communication, configuring address information associated with the reply message and transmitting the reply message to the sending entity with the user's mail address as its originating address; receiving a status signal from the mobile data communication device indicating that the message has been replied to on the mobile data communication device; and altering the status indicator icon associated with the message on the computer responsive to the status signal.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. A page indication count setter selects the page indication count, i.e., the number of page indications per page, to be included in a quick page message. The set page indication count is dependent upon communication activity, e.g., the system paging load, identified by a communication activity input indicia identifier.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of a quick page message is provided. Its configuration is dependent upon paging load in the system. Hash values are selected and used pursuant to the configuration, and use, of the message. A first hash value is selected within a first range. And, a second hash value is selected within a second range. The second range from which the second hash value is selected does not include the first hash value.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of a quick page message is provided. Its configuration is dependent upon paging load in the system. Hash values are selected and used pursuant to the configuration, and use, of the message. A first hash value is selected within a first range. And, a second hash value is selected within a second range. The second range from which the second hash value is selected does not include the first hash value.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of a quick page message is provided. Its configuration is dependent upon paging load in the system. Hash values are selected and used pursuant to the configuration, and use, of the message. A first hash value is selected within a first range. And, a second hash value is selected within a second range. The second range from which the second hash value is selected does not include the first hash value.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of a quick page message is provided. Its configuration is dependent upon paging load in the system. Hash values are selected and used pursuant to the configuration, and use, of the message. A first hash value is selected within a first range. And, a second hash value is selected within a second range. The second range from which the second hash value is selected does not include the first hash value.

Abstract: A method and system for processing emergency calls on a wireless communication device with a low battery is provided. The wireless communication device is operatively connected to a subscriber identity module (SIM) card. The wireless communication device is also operatively connected to a battery for powering the device and has a display screen. The method comprises: receiving an input from a user of the wireless communication device comprising a number to be called; determining if the number to be called is an emergency call code; if the number is an emergency call code, determining if a low battery flag is set on the SIM card; if the low battery flag has not been set on the SIM card, allowing the call; if the low battery flag has been set on the SIM card, disallowing the call and sending a short message service (SMS) message to an emergency SMS address stored on the SIM card.

Abstract: A scheme for message status indication. One embodiment of a method comprises one or more of the following: automatically detecting arrival of a message at a messaging server for a user having a mail address thereat, the message being displayable on a computer for the user with a status indicator icon associated therewith, wherein the message is received from a sending party that has requested a read receipt indication; processing at least a portion of an instance of the message for transmission to the user's mobile data communication device over a wireless network; receiving a status signal from the mobile data communication device indicating that the message has been read at the mobile data communication device; altering the status indicator icon associated with the message on the computer responsive to the status signal; and forwarding a read receipt indication to the sending party.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for paging an access terminal in a radio communication system. Dynamic configuration and reconfiguration of a quick page message is provided. Its configuration is dependent upon paging load in the system. Hash values are selected and used pursuant to the configuration, and use, of the message. A first hash value is selected within a first range. And, a second hash value is selected within a second range. The second range from which the second hash value is selected does not include the first hash value.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for use in two different orientations. In one orientation, the keyboard is exposed to the user. This orientation is named the landscape orientation because the device will be positioned such that its width is larger than its height. The user would opt for the landscape orientation for tasks that require the keyboard, such as inputting data, drafting emails, sending emails, and other functions typically associated with a standard computer. The other orientation is named the portrait orientation because the device will be positioned such that its height is larger than its width. In addition, the keyboard is not used in this orientation and therefore hidden away. The user would opt for the portrait orientation for tasks such as making and receiving telephone calls and for reading documents and emails. The device detects the orientation positioned by the user and modifies the elements shown on the display screen so that they are presented in the correct orientation to the user.

Abstract: A staggered keyboard for use with a portable device is provided. The staggered keyboard includes a plurality of keys arranged into a plurality of rows of keys. For each row of keys, the labeling of the keys is arranged in either a linear or an arced relationship depending upon the key layout, but the key centers are staggered from key to key along at least two distinct reference lines or arcs so that adjacent keys can be placed in overlapping and/or contiguous configurations thereby minimizing the size of the keyboard layout. By staggering the key centers while maintaining a familiar layout of the key labels, typing efficiency can be maintained while the overall size of the keyboard is reduced.

Abstract: A scheme for message status indicator synchronization. An embodiment comprises one or more of the following: automatically detecting arrival of a message at a messaging server for a user having a mail address thereat, the message being displayable on a computer for the user with a status indicator icon associated therewith; processing at least a portion of an instance of the message for transmission to the user's mobile data communication device over a wireless network; receiving a status signal from the mobile data communication device; and altering the status indicator icon associated with the message on the computer responsive to the status signal.

Abstract: A scheme for redirecting data to a mobile communication device capable of communicating via at least one short-range wireless communication path and at least one long-range wireless communication path. An embodiment comprises one or more of the following: receiving data at a host system; determining whether the mobile communication device is within coverage of a cell of a plurality of cells, each cell being operable with an associated short-range wireless communication path; if the mobile communication device is within coverage of a cell, then redirecting the received data from the host system to the mobile communication device via the short-range wireless communication path associated therewith; and if the mobile communication device is not within coverage of any cells, then redirecting the received data from the host system to the mobile communication device via a long-range wireless communication path effectuated over a wide area cellular network.

Abstract: A scheme for message status indicator synchronization operable with a mobile data communication device. An embodiment comprises one or more of the following: upon receiving a message over a wireless network for a user, determining that the message is a redirected message facilitated by a redirector component associated with a messaging server for the user having a mail address thereat, wherein the determining is based on verifying a redirection flag associated with the message; presenting at least a portion of the message to the user; generating a status signal responsive to a change in the message's status upon the presenting; and transmitting the status signal to the redirector component.

Abstract: A fixture for radio frequency (“RF”) testing of an assembled wireless device, the wireless device having a removable casing concealing one or more RF spring connectors, the fixture comprising: a retainer for receiving the wireless device with the removable casing removed; a coaxial connector mounted through the retainer, the coaxial connector having a center contact and a shield contact, the coaxial connector for communicating RF test signals through a coaxial cable with external test equipment; a circuit board mounted on an inner side of the retainer and having one or more pads each for receiving one of the center and shield contacts; and, one or more probes mounted on ones of the pads for contacting ones of the RF spring connectors to distribute the RF test signals.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a mobile data communication device operable to process redirected data items from a messaging system, wherein the data items include message attachments. The mobile data communication device includes one or more of the following: a structure for generating a command towards a redirector component associated with a messaging system to initiate redirection of user data items over a wireless network for a user associated with the mobile data communication device; a structure for receiving at least a portion of a data item redirected from the messaging system over the wireless network; and a structure for generating a request towards the redirector component for more of the data item.

Abstract: A scheme for redirecting data to a mobile communication device from a messaging server. One embodiment comprises one or more of the following: receiving a connection request command from a store-and-forward server associated with a wireless packet data network; transmitting an address request to the store-and-forward server in response to the connection request command; and upon obtaining an IP address from the store-and-forward server, receiving a data item for a user associated with the mobile communication device over the wireless packet data network.

Abstract: A scheme for redirecting e-mail messages and message attachments to a user of a mobile data communication device that is associated with a host system and communicates therewith via a wireless gateway, the system comprising: a structure for automatically detecting arrival of a data item at the host system from a message sender, the data item being directed to an address associated with the user at the host system, the data item including an e-mail message and a message attachment; a structure for transmitting at least a portion of the data item from the host system to the mobile data communication device via the wireless gateway using a network address of the mobile data communication device; and a structure, operable responsive to receiving a first command message from the mobile data communication device at the host system requesting more of the data item, for transmitting the message attachment from the host system to the mobile data communication device via the wireless gateway using the network address o