Abstract: Techniques to selectively share messages are described. An apparatus may comprise a trusted delegate server having a message sharing module. The message sharing module may be operative to selectively retrieve messages for a primary message recipient from a unified messaging server based on a message type defined by a message sharing policy. The messaging sharing module may send the messages to a secondary message recipient for the message type as defined by the message sharing policy over a packet-switched network. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method and system for managing power consumption in a portable computing device having a network interface module is presented. A power management module receives inputs from other modules and determines when the network interface module is to be put in a doze state for a predetermined number of beacon intervals to conserve power consumption in the network interface module. The network interface module in a device that is associated with a network is put in the doze state after an event has occurred including when a scan has been performed, after a delayed sleep timer has expired, and after a beacon transmission has been completed and no traffic is buffered for the device. The delayed sleep time is set based on the estimated round trip time of a packet.

Abstract: Techniques to manage security certificates are described. An apparatus may comprise a certificate proxy server having a transceiver and a certificate manager module. The certificate manager module may be operative to register a digital identity certificate for a call terminal to perform authentication operations on behalf of the call terminal, and manage the digital identity certificate for the call terminal. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method and system for managing power consumption in a portable computing device having a network interface module is presented. A power management module receives inputs from other modules and determines when the network interface module is to be put in a doze state for a predetermined number of beacon intervals to conserve power consumption in the network interface module. The network interface module in a device that is associated with a network is put in the doze state after an event has occurred including when a scan has been performed, after a delayed sleep timer has expired, and after a beacon transmission has been completed and no traffic is buffered for the device. The delayed sleep time is set based on the estimated round trip time of a packet.

Abstract: A method and system for managing power consumption in a portable computing device having a network interface module is presented. A power management module receives inputs from other modules and determines when the network interface module is to be put in a doze state for a predetermined number of beacon intervals to conserve power consumption in the network interface module. The network interface module in a device that is associated with a network is put in the doze state after an event has occurred including when a scan has been performed, after a delayed sleep timer has expired, and after a beacon transmission has been completed and no traffic is buffered for the device. The delayed sleep time is set based on the estimated round trip time of a packet.

Abstract: A method and system for managing power consumption in a portable computing device having a network interface module is presented. A power management module receives inputs from other modules and determines when the network interface module is to be put in a doze state for a predetermined number of beacon intervals to conserve power consumption in the network interface module. The network interface module in a device that is associated with a network is put in the doze state after an event has occurred including when a scan has been performed, after a delayed sleep timer has expired, and after a beacon transmission has been completed and no traffic is buffered for the device. The delayed sleep time is set based on the estimated round trip time of a packet.

Abstract: A method for securely pairing an IP phone with a computing device during VoIP communication on an IP network comprising a plurality of IP phones and computing devices is disclosed. The method pairs an IP phone with a computing device. The IP phone is authenticated to the computing device and the computing device to the IP phone using an identity registered with an identity service. If the authentication succeeds, a pairing data structure is created on the IP phone that is dedicated to communicating with the computing device and a pairing data structure on the computing device is created that is dedicated to communicating with the IP phone.

Abstract: A method and system for managing power consumption in a portable computing device having a network interface module is presented. A power management module receives inputs from other modules and determines when the network interface module is to be put in a doze state for a predetermined number of beacon intervals to conserve power consumption in the network interface module. The network interface module in a device that is associated with a network is put in the doze state after an event has occurred including when a scan has been performed, after a delayed sleep timer has expired, and after a beacon transmission has been completed and no traffic is buffered for the device. The delayed sleep time is set based on the estimated round trip time of a packet.

Abstract: A computer system attempts to authenticate with a server to gain authorization to access a first network. It is determined by the server that the computer system is not authorized to access the first network. The computer system is given authorization to access a second network for at least the purpose of downloading files (e.g., signup and configuration files) needed to access the first network. A user-interface for receiving user-entered signup information is automatically presented at the computer system. A first schema-based document including user-entered information is transferred to the server. If the server determines that the user-entered information is appropriate, a second-schema document, which includes an indication of authorization to access the first network (e.g., a user-identifier and password), is received. A third schema-based document is executed at the computer system to compatibly configure the computer system for accessing the first network.

Abstract: A method and system for scanning in a wireless device having a wireless network interface card (NIC) is presented. The system has a scanning history table for storing scanning results and a scanning engine that adjusts the scanning period based upon a history of scanning results and commands the NIC to scan for available networks after the period has expired. The engine receives scan results from the NIC, stores the scan results in the scanning history table, determines a scanning period based upon a history of scan results, sets the scanning period, and commands the NIC to scan for available networks after the scanning period has expired. The engine is programmed to set the scanning period using an exponential function and to reset the scanning period to a default period if the scan results are different from a prior scan result or if a triggering event is received.

Abstract: A mechanism that reduces power consumption of a transmitter/receiver circuit in a wireless device. The transmitter/receiver circuit is powered down to a reduced-power state after transmitting a message. The reduced-power state is too low to be able to transmit or receive information. Round trip statistics regarding how low it typically takes to receive a response to the message are then used to determine when to power up the transmitter/receiver circuit to the extent that it could receive the response. Accordingly, by being powered up for only a window of time in which the receipt of the response would likely occur, the transmitter/receiver circuit consumes less power while still likely receiving the response. The window of time may be adjusted as appropriate for the importance of the information, the performance of the specific wireless network, and the sensitivity of the wireless network to not receiving the response.

Abstract: A mechanism that reduces power consumption of a transmitter/receiver circuit in a wireless device. The transmitter/receiver circuit is powered down to a reduced-power state after transmitting a message. The reduced-power state is too low to be able to transmit or receive information. Round trip statistics regarding how low it typically takes to receive a response to the message are then used to determine when to power up the transmitter/receiver circuit to the extent that it could receive the response. Accordingly, by being powered up for only a window of time in which the receipt of the response would likely occur, the transmitter/receiver circuit consumes less power while still likely receiving the response. The window of time may be adjusted as appropriate for the importance of the information, the performance of the specific wireless network, and the sensitivity of the wireless network to not receiving the response.

Abstract: A method and system for managing power consumption in a portable computing device having a network interface module is presented. A power management module receives inputs from other modules and determines when the network interface module is to be put in a doze state for a predetermined number of beacon intervals to conserve power consumption in the network interface module. The network interface module in a device that is associated with a network is put in the doze state after an event has occurred including when a scan has been performed, after a delayed sleep timer has expired, and after a beacon transmission has been completed and no traffic is buffered for the device. The delayed sleep-time is set based on the estimated round trip time of a packet.

Abstract: A method and system for scanning in a wireless device having a wireless network interface card (NIC) is presented. The system has a scanning history table for storing scanning results and a scanning engine that adjusts the scanning period based upon a history of scanning results and commands the NIC to scan for available networks after the period has expired. The engine receives scan results from the NIC, stores the scan results in the scanning history table, determines a scanning period based upon a history of scan results, sets the scanning period, and commands the NIC to scan for available networks after the scanning period has expired. The engine is programmed to set the scanning period using an exponential function and to reset the scanning period to a default period if the scan results are different from a prior scan result or if a triggering event is received.

Abstract: A computer system attempts to authenticate with a server to gain authorization to access a first network. It is determined by the server that the computer system is not authorized to access the first network. The computer system is given authorization to access a second network for at least the purpose of downloading files (e.g., signup and configuration files) needed to access the first network. A user-interface for receiving user-entered signup information is automatically presented at the computer system. A first schema-based document including user-entered information is transferred to the server. If the server determines that the user-entered information is appropriate, a second-schema document, which includes an indication of authorization to access the first network (e.g., a user-identifier and password), is received. A third schema-based document is executed at the computer system to compatible configure the computer system for accessing the first network.