Abstract: An electronic disc jockey service in which the services of a disc jockey are effectively transformed into an Internet-based (or other network-based) service that is accessible from anywhere the Internet is accessible. Disc jockey services may in theory be provided to anybody, anytime, anywhere, as long as they have sufficient access to the Internet or other network. This service also may be used to link together several parties going on at the same time in different geographic locations. Thus, several parties that are separated by great distances may be united into a single virtual party. The electronic disc jockey service may deliver various content to the parties such as music, video clips, interactive games, and the like.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing security functions of a mobile station adapted to communicate via a communications network. The mobile station comprises a receiver, a controller, and can also include a ringer and/or a user identifying device. The ringer is capable of generating a ringing tone. The user identifying device can generate data identifying a user of the mobile station. The receiver is capable of receiving at least one security message, where the at least one security message comprises at least one security function. For example, the security function can comprise actuating the ringer to continuously generate the ringing tone, and/or actuating the user identifying device to generate user-identifying data, and thereafter transmitting a status message including the user-identifying data. The controller is therefore capable of interpreting the at least one security message, and thereafter performing the at least one security function.

Abstract: A mobile station embodiment (400) is provided with a reflection detector (401) which may provide supplemental inputs along with keys (402) such that a character encoding, such as, e.g. ASCII, is selected on the basis of the reflection detector (401) alone, or in combination with keys (402) either pushed down or released. A movable target or pendulum (405) may provide an ability to sense the near space along a direction that the reflection detector is sensitive to. Signals may be transmitted from the reflection detector (401) and pass across a void or other great distance before being reflected, if at all. If such signals are reflected toward the reflection detector (401), and the signals have not been overly attenuated, the reflection detector (401) may provide a ‘reflect’ signal to any on-board processor of the mobile station (400).

Abstract: A system and method are provided for performing security functions of a mobile station adapted to communicate via a communications network. The mobile station comprises a receiver, a controller, and can also include a ringer and/or a user identifying device. The ringer is capable of generating a ringing tone. The user identifying device can generate data identifying a user of the mobile station. The receiver is capable of receiving at least one security message, where the at least one security message comprises at least one security function. For example, the security function can comprise actuating the ringer to continuously generate the ringing tone, and/or actuating the user identifying device to generate user-identifying data, and thereafter transmitting a status message including the user-identifying data. The controller is therefore capable of interpreting the at least one security message, and thereafter performing the at least one security function.

Abstract: An electronic disc jockey service in which the services of a disc jockey are effectively transformed into an Internet-based (or other network-based) service that is accessible from anywhere the Internet is accessible. Disc jockey services may in theory be provided to anybody, anytime, anywhere, as long as they have sufficient access to the Internet or other network. This service also may be used to link together several parties going on at the same time in different geographic locations. Thus, several parties that are separated by great distances may be united into a single virtual party. The electronic disc jockey service may deliver various content to the parties such as music, video clips, interactive games, and the like.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for entity visualization of text messages. A system for entity visualization of text messages comprises an entity including a plurality of predefined commands, an entity player for invoking the entity commands, means for receiving text input, and means for associating the text input with at least one entity command, wherein the entity command is invoked using the text input. A method for entity visualization of text messages comprises receiving a text input, associating the text input with at least one entity command, and invoking the entity command.

Abstract: A system and method for entity programming are provided. In an embodiment of the present invention, the system comprises an entity player for invoking an entity, wherein the entity includes a plurality of methods, an entity editor connected to the entity player, and at least one control device connected to the entity player, wherein the entity player invokes the entity methods in accordance with the control device. In an embodiment of the present invention, the method comprises selecting an entity wherein the entity includes a plurality of commands that are associated with the entity, and selecting at least one entity command. The step of selecting entity commands may be performed through the use of an entity editor.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for implementing entity bookmarks. The system includes an entity having an addressing mechanism, a selectable resource and means for selecting the resource. The addressing mechanism may be a universal resource identifier (URI). The method for implementing entity bookmarks comprises selecting an identifier associated with a resource, and associating the identifier with an entity bookmark, wherein the resource is accessed by selecting the entity bookmark. The identifier may be a universal resource identifier (URI).

Abstract: An entity reply mechanism is provided and includes a retrieval mechanism for retrieving an entity wherein the entity includes a message to be invoked at a predetermined time, and a reply creation mechanism responsive to the predetermined time. A method for replying to an entity mechanism is provided comprising the steps of retrieving an entity wherein the entity includes a message and replying to the message in response to a predetermined reply mechanism parameter.

Abstract: A system and method for interpreting and commanding entities is provided. The system includes an entity player for invoking an entity, wherein the entity includes a plurality of methods, an entity editor connected to the entity player, and at least one control device connected to the entity player, wherein the entity player invokes the entity methods in accordance with the control device. The method includes selecting an entity wherein the entity includes a plurality of commands that are associated with the entity, and selecting at least one entity command. The step of selecting entity commands may be performed through the use of an entity editor.

Abstract: A mobile station embodiment (400) is provided with a reflection detector (401) which may provide supplemental inputs along with keys (402) such that a character encoding, such as, e.g. ASCII, is selected on the basis of the reflection detector (401) alone, or in combination with keys (402) either pushed down or released. A movable target or pendulum (405) may provide an ability to sense the near space along a direction that the reflection detector is sensitive to. Signals may be transmitted from the reflection detector (401) and pass across a void or other great distance before being reflected, if at all. If such signals are reflected toward the reflection detector (401), and the signals have not been overly attenuated, the reflection detector (401) may provide a ‘reflect’ signal to any on-board processor of the mobile station (400).