Abstract: A method is provided for consolidating data retrieved from different text records stored in different languages and associated with a single user. According to an embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: extracting a plurality of users' identifications from a plurality of text records and converting them into a corresponding plurality of speech records, each being essentially identical to the pronunciation of a corresponding user identification in a language which its respective text record has been stored; converting each speech record to a respective data record; extracting from the data records obtained, at least one group of data records comprising two or more data records essentially identical to each other; for each of the groups, retrieving information comprised in two or more text records which are stored in different languages from each other; and storing the information retrieved in a consolidated text record.

Abstract: A method is described for providing a user of a telephone device with a capability to receive an indication that a message has been sent to that user via an Internet-based application, irrespective whether the user is currently actively connected to that application or not. The method comprises the steps of receiving a message addressed to said user at a second server associated with the Internet-based application, forwarding the message towards a first server at which a virtual client entity was previously created to allow conducting a communication session that was held between the user and the Internet-based application, determining whether the user is currently connected to the Internet-based application, storing the message if the user is not currently connected to that Internet application and providing the user with an indication that at least one message addressed to him/her has been stored.

Abstract: A method for providing a user of a telephone device with a capability to use Internet-based applications. The user of a telephone device sends a request to be connected to an Internet-based application to a first server, which establishes a communication path extending between the telephone device and a second server at which the application resides, via that first server. A virtual client entity is created at that first server specific to the telephone device to allow communication between the telephone device and the application and concluded upon termination of the communication session. The user's ID for that application is stored, and used to forward messages for that user when the user is not actively connected to that application. After the message has been received and stored by the first server, an indication is sent to the user that such messages have been received.

Abstract: A method is described for providing a user of a telephone device with a capability to use Internet-based applications. The user of a telephone device sends a request to be connected to an Internet-based application. The request is received by a first server, which in return is operative to establish a communication path extending between the user's telephone device and a second server at which the application resides via that first server. Next, a virtual client entity is created at that first server, where this entity is operative to communicate with the telephone device on one hand and with the application residing at the second server. This virtual client entity preferably exists for the duration of a communication session that is about to take place between the user and the requested application, and be eliminated once the user logs off from the application.

Abstract: A method is described for providing a user of a telephone device with a capability to receive an indication that a message has been sent to that user via an Internet-based application, irrespective whether the user is currently actively connected to that application or not. The method comprises the steps of receiving a message addressed to said user at a second server associated with the Internet-based application, forwarding the message towards a first server at which a virtual client entity was previously created to allow conducting a communication session that was held between the user and the Internet-based application, determining whether the user is currently connected to the Internet-based application, storing the message if the user is not currently connected to that Internet application and providing the user with an indication that at least one message addressed to him/her has been stored.