Abstract: Techniques are provided for providing automated configuration of computing devices. More particularly, principles of the invention may use anticipated context to precondition a device whose operational mode is alterable via computer controllable operations. Anticipated context may be affected by any number of parameters including, but not limited to, current location, time of day, destination end-point, e.g., phone number to be called, past history, subscription rate plans, power requirements of device, application demands with respect to quality-of-service (QoS), security, calendar information, and so on. Further, principles of the invention may use locally derived knowledge about the intended use of a device and dynamically enable it in a desirable mode of operation using locally reachable configuration parameters stored in advance based on the anticipated context for the operation of the device.

Abstract: A wireless device uses position-indicating data to determine its location in relation to multi-layered wireless networks that the device may see concurrently. If location information is available, the device employs a user-defined priority table to select the order of user-contracted available networks. If location information is unavailable, the device employs a technology learning table to automatically adapt CAI protocol options (e.g., GSM, cdma2000, IS-136, IEEE 802.11x, etc.) to search for an available network. Information is gathered and stored in databases within the device to allow automatic adaptation to multiple wireless networks. The device provides unique access to each wireless network with which a user has contracted, without the intervention of any “anchor” network.

Abstract: A method for communicating data is provided that includes receiving a plurality of cells associated with a communications flow and determining whether one or more of the cells included in the flow should be suppressed, whereby a selected one or more of the cells are suppressed. The method also includes identifying cells that cannot be suppressed and suppressing portions thereof.

Abstract: A signal testing system is disclosed, which is capable of achieving a bi-directional wireless transmission measurement enabling mutual testing between device-under-tests and reference devices by configuring a symmetrical structure with circulators and multiplexers. Moreover, the signal testing system not only is capable of fetching signal out of a test path by the use of power dividers and then transmitting the fetched signal to a signal analyzer to be analyzed so as to enable the system to support multiple testing, but also is capable of generating a signal used for referencing by a signal synthesizer so as to enable the system to support numerous tests. In addition, both the signal analyzer and the signal synthesizer have a switch control integrated therein, which enables the signal analyzer to perform analysis on signals of different frequency bandwidth, and enables the signal synthesizer to generate signals of different frequency bandwidth as require.

Abstract: A process provides access data to a transportable subscriber station, for establishing access to a service provider station. A first access mode which can be provided using first access data includes a first network that is accessible by means of a selectable network account, a first switching station, and a second network. A second access mode can be provided by means of second access data by way of the first network and a fixedly defined second switching station. If first access data for the selected network account are not available a request for the second access mode is made to the service provider station, using the stored second access data, and a request is made for first access data for the selected network account in the second access mode. This requested access data for the selected network account are transmitted to the subscriber station in the second access mode and stored for the selected network account in the subscriber station.

Abstract: A communication terminal device includes a first display part configured to display streaming sub information, a second display part configured to display streaming main information related to the streaming sub information, a sub information reception unit configured to receive the streaming sub information sequentially transmitted from an information providing device and to display the received streaming sub information on the first display part, a request transmission unit configured to transmit to the information providing device an information request signal for requesting the streaming main information related to the streaming sub information displayed on the first display part, and a main information reception unit configured to receive the streaming main information and to display the streaming main information on the second display part.

Abstract: A holster 101 for a portable electronic device 116 having a user interface 108 disposed upon said holster. The user interface is electrically coupled, through an electrical connector 202 to the portable electronic device when the portable electronic device is inserted into a cavity 102 of the holster. The user interface rotates or unfolds from the holster so that the user can interact with the user interface.

Abstract: A portable terminal device comprises an antenna for receiving radio waves from a base station, an incoming call alarm for notifying the user of the reception of radio waves, a control circuit provided between the antenna and the alarm for activating the alarm and a memory. The memory is capable of storing therein a predetermined incoming call rejecting condition or incoming call notifying condition via the control circuit. The control circuit includes comparison means for detecting whether one of information as to the current time and date, information as to the self-location of the device and information as to the caller or the combination of these items of information is in match with the incoming call rejecting condition or incoming call notifying condition stored in the memory. The control circuit has the function of changing over to predetermined incoming call rejecting means or incoming call notifying means when a match is obtained.

Abstract: A method and a central subscriber database are provided for performing a permission status check in a mobile network. A mobile station is identified using subscription related identification data and equipment based identification data. When a determination is made that current subscription related identification data and current equipment based identification data have not been previously correlated a validation procedure is performed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cell plans and cell plan changes in point to multipoint systems (PMP). A cell plan arrangement is provided comprising cells having four 90° sectors to which individual sector at least one of four orthogonal channels, such as channels distinguished by two frequencies and two polarisations, are allocated. A method is furthermore provided allowing gradual sector-by-sector migration into a 45° sector cell plan. The cell plan offers advantageous carrier to interference ration (C/I) improvements.

Abstract: A system and method for configuring, or provisioning, mobile communication devices 10 by an administrator 12. Administrator 12 comprises a computer, or second mobile device 18. Feature codes for configuring a device 10 are encrypted into a Short Message System (SMS) message or an Internet protocol-based Over-the-Air (IOTA) protocol message and transmitted to mobile device 10. The message further contains a mobile identifier and a set/reset bit to indicate whether the features are to be set or reset. The encrypted message is communicated to mobile device 10 over communications channel 14 of a mobile communication network.

Abstract: In a communication system for respectively transmitting pilot signals from a plurality of base stations to a mobile station via a first channel and also for transmitting data from one base station to a mobile station via a second channel, the mobile station corrects total receive power at the time of handover by subtracting power of the data signal received via the second channel from the total receive power of the signals received from a base station in communication (serving cells) via the second channel, then corrects the total noise power based on the total receive power after the correction, and measures the communication environment between the base station and the mobile station using the power of the pilot signal received from the base station in-communication and the corrected total noise power.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) and method (200) for enabling a wireless communication device operating in a locked mode to receive an incoming call is provided. The wireless communication device is equipped with a user removable module (118) containing user information. As the wireless communication device (100) in the locked mode initially transmits a call to an emergency service center (212), the wireless communication device (100) receives an indication allowing it to access some of the user information contained in the user removable module (216). Using the accessed user information, the wireless communication device (100) is registered in a local network (402), enabling the wireless communication device to receive incoming call for a predefined period of time (220).

Abstract: A method for forwarding an SMS message in a mobile communication system is disclosed. A calling mobile terminal requests transmission of an SMS message to an MC (Message Center) and the MC determines that a forwarding function is set for a called mobile terminal. If it is set, the MC transmits the SMS message to a destination mobile terminal.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the synchronization of first data stored to a wireless mobile device and second data stored to a remote device are provided. Schema describing the data is maintained by the device. The schema is provided by the device to assist with the synchronization. Changes to device data schema may be transparently handled by a synchronization server. In one embodiment, a method for synchronizing first data stored to a mobile device and second data stored to a remote storage device comprises receiving a schema from the mobile device describing the first data; matching respective instances of the first and second data using the schema; determining differences between the first and second data in response to the matching; and updating at least a one of the first and second data in response to the differences.

Abstract: A cross-process layer is generally directed to exposing instant messenger (IM) presence information on a mobile device. An application program interface (API) is provided that allows clients to retrieve IM presence information for display regardless of the IM service provider providing the IM presence information. The IM service providers therefore interoperate with any application on the mobile device and enables any application to show presence for any IM contact.

Abstract: An improved handheld electronic device and an associated method are provided in which enhanced information regarding an “availability” of a user of a handheld electronic device is provided to another electronic device in a messaging environment. Such availability data provides step-wise indications of the relative availabilities of one or more users of electronic devices in a messaging environment. The step-wise indications can, for instance, range from an availability level of “currently active” to several levels of nonavailability. The device and method can be incorporated into an existing messaging environment.

Abstract: There is described a radio communications system, including a unit which is able to communicate over a radio communications network such as a satellite or cellular system, and is also able to communicate with a device such as a portable handset over a short range radio link. In order to avoid potentially troublesome interference on the communications path with the communications network, the unit is able to detect the strength of signals received on the short range radio link, and alert the user if those signals are such as to be a potential source of interference.

Abstract: A cell reselection method includes determining if a first C1 parameter corresponding to the serving cell is greater than a predetermined value. If the first C1 parameter is greater than the predetermined value, the method then determines if a second C2 parameter corresponding to a neighboring cell is greater than a sum of a first C2 parameter corresponding to the serving cell and a threshold value for a predetermined period. And if the second C2 parameter is greater than the sum of the first C2 parameter and the threshold for the predetermined time, cell reselection for the mobile subscriber is executed.

Abstract: In an information processing system, a mobile phone obtains a setting program which makes security settings for ensuring security of communication by performing authentication with a communication destination on an unsecured communication link, from a registration server through a secure, first communication link; an information processing device executes the setting program obtained from the mobile phone to make security settings, communicates with a relay server through an unsecured, second communication link; the registration server receives access from the mobile phone through the first communication link, authenticates a user, and sends the setting program to the mobile phone; the relay server authenticates an information processing device in response to a connection request from the information processing device, makes security settings, and relays access from the information processing device to a communication network through the second communication link.