Abstract: A method and system for managing handoff of a cellular wireless data session between a first wireless coverage area and second wireless coverage area. A first radio network controller (RNC) predicts that handoff of the data session will soon be necessary. Radio resources for continuing the data session in the second wireless coverage area are reserved. The reserved radio resources may be controlled by the first RNC or by a second RNC. The first RNC sends, to a wireless communication device, a predictive handoff directive message that instructs the wireless communication device (i) to wait a designated period of time, and (ii) to then handoff the data session.

Abstract: In general, a system and method for analyzing wireless communication records and for determining optimal wireless communication service plans is disclosed. A transceiver is configured to receive billing information associated with a subscriber of a telecommunications service under a current rate plan. A storage unit stores the billing information. A processor processes the subscriber related billing information to produce organized data having a predefined format. The processor then analyzes the processed data in relation to a plurality of rate plans of a plurality of telecommunications service providers, and determines at least one proposed rate plan that would save the subscriber telecommunication costs relative to the current rate plan. A report of at least one proposed rate plan is then produced and provided to the subscriber, which enables selection of a best telecommunication service provider.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transmitting and receiving a notification of control information for a point-to-multipoint service. Preferably, a mobile terminal receives notification information from a network during a first period. The mobile terminal then determines to receive a control channel during a second period for receiving a control information message according to the notification information. After, the mobile terminal receives the control information message for the point-to-multipoint service during the second period if the mobile terminal determines to receive the control information message during the second period.

Abstract: System and method for the registration of a mobile part (MT, OA, HA) in a base station (BS) in a telecommunication system designed for wireless communication between a mobile part (MT, OA, HA) and a base station (BS. The base station and the mobile part are initially placed in an access standby state. Subsequently, a verification procedure determines a message exchange (MA) between the mobile part and the base station if the base station supports a voice-controlled registration and if the mobile part is theoretically connected to the base station. If the theoretical connection is determined, a user channel connection suitable for the transmission of voice data is established between the mobile part and the base station. The mobile part is then either registered in the base station, or the registration attempt is rejected.

Abstract: A self powered cell phone is provided within which kinetically generated variable electrical currents are rectified to DC currents, which are delivered to an internal storage site and thereafter transmitted to the operating circuit of the cell phone, thus avoiding the need for external power sources to recharge the phone.

Abstract: A docking station for a portable electronic device comprises a device receiving recess including a device receiving bottom surface and at least one device guiding structure sized to slidingly receive therein a device to be docked in the docking station and to guide the device toward, and maintain the device in, a desired position within the device receiving recess in which an electrical connector of the device mates with an electrical connector of the docking station and a well formed in the bottom surface of the device receiving recess, the well extending downward from the electrical connector of the docking station to a drainage opening formed at a lower-most point of the well in combination with a first lumen extending from the drainage opening to an outlet at an exterior of the docking station.