Abstract: A method includes receiving input from a user via a keypad of the communication device and searching a database and a cache to identify a word or web site identifier based on the received input. The word or web site identifier may correspond to a word or web site identifier that the user intends to input. The method may also include providing the word or web site identifier via a display of the communication device.

Abstract: An electronic device for determining usability of a coded file in an application includes at least one file matching unit associated with an application, which receives at least one property of a code file, matches the property against the application, generates an indication indicating if the file can be used in the application or not based on the matching, and associates the indication with the coded file for later enabling a decision about use of the file in the application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method in a camera for determining a camera setting when using pulsed flash is provided. The camera comprises a source of light. The source of light is adapted to emit light to illuminate an object. The object is further illuminated by ambient light. The method comprises the steps of: Capturing a first image data of the object when the object is illuminated by light emitted by the source of light and by the ambient light, capturing a second image data of the same object when the object is illuminated by the ambient light but not by light from the source of light, creating a difference image data by subtracting the second image data from the first image data. The method comprises the further step of determine a camera setting based on the created difference image data. The determined camera setting is to be used when capturing a third image of the object, using emitted pulsed flash by the source of light to illuminate the object.

Abstract: A control signal is wirelessly transmitted from a first radio communication unit of a portable communication device to a second radio communication unit. The portable communication device is provided for radio communication over a first radio frequency band using a first modulation technique. The control signal is transmitted by generating a control signal, switching off the first modulation of a carrier signal, shifting the frequency of the carrier signal from a first radio frequency band to a second radio frequency band for the first radio communication unit, switching on the second modulation of the carrier signal having a frequency within the second radio frequency band, wherein the carrier signal is modulated with the control signal, and transmitting the control signal modulated carrier signal wirelessly over the second radio frequency band to the second radio communication unit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting viewer information associated with a user while the user is acquiring and/or viewing multimedia content. The viewer information is interpreted to determine an emotional characteristic. The emotional characteristic may be stored with the multimedia content. Interpretation of emotional characteristic can provide several gradations of user's preference (e.g., the degree to which the user likes the content of the multimedia). It also can provide a relative degree of importance of the content to the user. Additionally, interpretation of the emotional characteristic can be made in terms of one or more specific emotions (e.g., happiness, sadness, fear, anger, etc.) evoked by the multimedia content. Emotional characteristics of other user may also be stored in the metadata of the multimedia content.

Abstract: Sliding assembly for mobile or portable terminals, comprising: a plane first main part; a plane second main part slidably connected to the first main part, the second main part being spring-loaded by a first elastic module adapted to urge the first and second main parts apart from each other, the second main part further comprising a protrusion extending towards the first main part, the sliding assembly further comprising a locking element in the first main part with a recess arranged to cooperate with a first elastic module, such that the locking element is urged against the protrusion, the second main part being arranged to cooperate with the first elastic module, such that the protrusion is urged against the locking element, the second main part of the sliding assembly thereby being held in a center position, wherein the sliding assembly further comprises an actuator arranged to overcome an elastic force exerted by the elastic element onto the locking element when being subject to an outside force, thus re

Abstract: WLAN set up is facilitated using phone number identification between a mobile phone that has access to the WLAN and another mobile phone or a computer that it is desired to have access to the WLAN. A visiting mobile phone is used to send a text message, e.g., SMS message, to a home mobile phone, which has permission to access the WLAN; the text message indicates a request for permission to access the WLAN. The home mobile phone may operate automatically, semi-automatically or manually to provide permission and parameters for the visiting mobile phone to access and to connect to the WLAN or to deny permission and access. A computer may dial the visiting mobile phone, which has obtained permission to access the WLAN, and may retrieve the WLAN parameters and use them to access and to connect to the WLAN.

Abstract: A mobile communications device includes a camera and an LED flash. The camera is configured to photograph a series of images in rapid shoot mode. The user photographs the series of images of an assailant in response to recognizing imminent danger of an attack. A predetermined event, such as a user pressing a camera button or hot key on the mobile communications device three times in rapid succession or pressing a combination of buttons, begins the series of photographs. The photographs are automatically transmitted wirelessly to a central repository for later use. The predetermined event also initiates a call to an emergency call center and/or an audible alarm.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stylus member and a corresponding portable communication device. The stylus member comprises at least one electro-active polymer (EAP) unit that is adapted to change in size so as to enable the portable communication device to receive the stylus member in a housing provided therefor. Means for locking the stylus member in the housing as well as means for releasing the stylus member are also provided in the portable communication device. By providing at least one EAP unit in the stylus member, it may adopt an ergonomic shape facilitating the usage of the stylus pen, for instance when activating a pressure-sensitive screen or display of a portable communication device. This invention may provide an ergonomic stylus pen that can be ejected from a portable communication device upon detecting user input, such as detecting pressing of a button.

Abstract: A multi-tapable predictive text method and device that allows for both multi-tap and predictive text entry to be used in conjunction thereby facilitating entry of text in languages having a large number or characters and/or on devices having a small number of keys. The method includes selecting at least one set of symbols from a plurality of sets of symbols associated with at least one key of an input device, at least one of the sets of symbols corresponding to at least two alphanumeric characters, and each set of symbols selectable by activating the key a prescribed number of times, analyzing the selected sets of symbols using a predictive text engine to generate a list of potential character strings, and displaying at least one of the potential character strings of the list of character strings for selection by a user.

Abstract: A method may be performed by a device having a display and multiple open applications. The method may include displaying a toolbar on a portion of the display, the toolbar including a menu of items, where each item corresponds to an open application window associated with one of the open applications. The method may also include receiving selection of one of the items on the menu and identifying an open application window corresponding to the selected one of the items. The method may further include altering the display to show, behind the toolbar, the identified open application window.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for entering alphanumeric characters into a computing device. A user selects a row in a character array containing a plurality of alphanumeric characters using a first input device and selects a character in the row using a second user input device. A processor outputs the selected character to a display or to memory. The selected row may, in some embodiments, be displayed to the user on a display screen.

Abstract: A mobile phone is provided with a symmetric display package that maximizes the available display active area for a given display footprint, and permits placement of the active area of the display in the horizontal and/or vertical center lines of the device.

Abstract: Described is a system and method of receiving content on a portable mobile communications device from a mobile TV service provider. A mobile pointer record is created and stored within the portable mobile communications device that contains data that identifies content to be delivered from the mobile TV service provider. The mobile pointer record data is sent to a content server maintained by the mobile TV service provider where a corresponding content server pointer record is created and stored such that the mobile TV service provider associates the content server pointer record with stored content. When desired, a request is sent to the mobile TV service provider from the portable mobile communications device by selecting the desired mobile pointer record for the content. The mobile TV service provider identifies the content via the corresponding content server pointer record and delivers the requested stored content to the portable mobile communications device.

Abstract: Methods for providing a group play list for a plurality of multimedia content records include associating respective ones of a plurality of users associated with a user network with corresponding ones of the multimedia content records on the group play list. A presence status of the respective ones of the users associated with the user network is detected. Rendering of the multimedia content records on the group play list to the users associated with the network is automatically adjusted based on the detected presence status. The user network may be, for example, a computer based social network.

Abstract: A device includes a flexible display, and multiple tactile components provided adjacent to a bottom of the flexible display. The device also includes a movement device configured to move at least one of the multiple tactile components to engage a portion of the bottom of the flexible display to produce a tactile area on the flexible display.

Abstract: A portable communication device includes a touch-sensitive input device configured to provide haptic feedback. The touch-sensitive input device includes a touch-sensitive panel configured to detect user contact, an electroluminescent panel disposed below the touch-sensitive panel, and a haptic feedback panel disposed below the electroluminescent panel. The haptic feedback panel cooperates with the electroluminescent panel to provide haptic feedback upon detection of user contact with the touch-sensitive input device.

Abstract: A mobile communication device may include a touch sensitive display assembly comprising a display for displaying information, a top substrate that includes a number of column electrodes, a bottom substrate that includes a number of row electrodes, and a conducting liquid between the top substrate and the bottom substrate. The mobile communication device further includes logic configured to determine a position of an input on the top substrate based on a change of current in at least one of the number of column electrodes and at least one of the number of row electrodes and cause the display to display information based on the determined position of input on the top substrate.