Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an electronic ticket suitable for providing entry to an event. The electronic ticket is capable of being stored, in electronic format, on a mobile user device. The electronic ticket comprises a dynamic entry code for the event such that the dynamic entry code is transitionable from an inoperable state to a functional state, whereby entry to the event is only possible when the dynamic entry code has been transitioned to the functional state. The dynamic entry code is a visual code which is non-readable by humans and is stored in a memory of the mobile user device, such that the inoperable state of the dynamic entry code prohibits the visual code from being displayed by the mobile user device and the functional state of the dynamic entry code permits the visual code to be displayed by the mobile user.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an electronic ticket suitable for providing entry to an event. The electronic ticket is capable of being stored, in electronic format, on a mobile user device. The electronic ticket comprises a dynamic entry code for the event such that the dynamic entry code is transitionable from an inoperable state to a functional state, whereby entry to the event is only possible when the dynamic entry code has been transitioned to the functional state. The dynamic entry code is a visual code which is non-readable by humans and is stored in a memory of the mobile user device, such that the inoperable state of the dynamic entry code prohibits the visual code from being displayed by the mobile user device and the functional state of the dynamic entry code permits the visual code to be displayed by the mobile user.

Abstract: A mobile device is shown in the role of a centralized message transfer agent wherein it manages all messaging for a user for most if not all the time so as to provide a unified messaging approach across all messaging platforms. Other platforms are shown using the mobile device in this unified way. Related systems, methods, integrated circuits, and software are also shown.

Abstract: A server of an operator of a resource is provided that includes a processor configured for operating a service provider application, which is configured for receiving one or more advertisements that are directed to one or more advertised products or services, and are received from one or more advertising merchants. The service provider application is also configured for receiving an indication of a mobile terminal attempting to access the resource of the operator, and for pushing one or more of the received advertisements from the operator to the mobile terminal in response thereto. The advertisement(s) having been pushed to the mobile terminal for consumption thereat, the service provider application is further configured for providing a user of the mobile terminal with a discount in a cost associated with the mobile terminal accessing the resource of the operator in response to at least a partial consumption of the advertisement(s).

Abstract: Systems and methods, applicable, for example, in employing a user's social network in providing that user with results to searches for individuals, businesses, content (e.g., pictures, music, software, and/or the like), and/or the like. Further, systems and methods whereby, for example, information regarding individuals having social connection to individuals, businesses, and/or the like identified via such search may be available.

Abstract: Systems and methods, applicable, for example, in employing a user's social network in providing that user with results to searches for individuals, businesses, content (e.g., pictures, music, software, and/or the like), and/or the like. Further, systems and methods whereby, for example, information regarding individuals having social connection to individuals, businesses, and/or the like identified via such search may be available.

Abstract: A selection of a contact is received from a user. This contact is within a content item, such as a word processing document, a hypertext document, an e-mail, a spreadsheet, or an electronic presentation. The user receives an indication of one or more connection channels associated with the contact and the user makes a selection a designated connection channel from the one or more connection channels. Upon this selection a device (such as a portable communications device) is instructed to establish communications across the designated connection channel. This connection channel may be, for example, a telephone number, an SMS number, an e-mail address, or a uniform resource locator (URL).

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for maintaining network connections. One or more new communication events for a first user are identified and a social graph builder receives data relating to the one or more new communication events wherein the data includes data relating to a second user. The social graph builder modifies a social network graph for the first user based on the received data if the identified one or more new communication events fulfills one or more predefined criteria.

Abstract: Efficient and effective communications are initiated from the selection, at a first user device, of a link in a resource. Based on this selection, a communications request is transmitted to a server. In addition, identification information of a second user device (such as a telephone number or an Internet Protocol (IP) address) is transmitted to the server. As a result of this request and identification information, a communication response is received at the second user device. This communications response may be of various types, such as a voice call, a message, or a rich call.

Abstract: Systems and methods employable, for example, in performing various operations in a network environment (e.g., a peer-to-peer environment). Such operations can include, for example, searching for downloadable entities, conveying information regarding available entities, conveying information regarding nodes, handling node registration, handling node deregistration, handling node deactivation, handling node activation, performing reclustering, and/or the like.

Abstract: A network entity, method and computer program product are provided for effectuating a conference session. The method includes receiving a plurality of audio measurements representative of audio levels adjacent respective participants of the conference session. At least one of the audio measurements can be received from a proximity network including a plurality of participants at one of the remote locations, the audio measurement having been identified as the highest audio measurement of the respective proximity network. After receiving the audio measurement, the audio measurements can be compared to identify the highest session measurement such that the participant associated with the highest session measurement is identified as a speaking participant, the identity being transferred to at least some of the participants of the conference session. A network entity, method and computer program product are also provided for presenting the identity of the speaking participant.

Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, and computer program products provide for a reflective media system, where the source of a media file may automatically receive information about how recipients of the media file are using the media file. For example, a user may communicate copies of the user's media files to a community of other people, such as friends, family, schoolmates, co-workers, and the like. As the people in the community annotate or edit their copies of the media files, these annotations or edits are communicated back to the user, i.e., the source of the media files. The user can then use these annotations or edits in order to annotate or edit the user's copy of the media files in a similar way. A system may also be provided for reflecting more general use information back to the source of a shared media file.

Abstract: An apparatus for cross triggering and detection of platform dependent actions and events includes a communication element and a processing element. The communication element is configured to establish, at the apparatus, a seamless communication connection with an electronic device, the seamless communication connection providing the electronic device with access to all resources of the apparatus. The processing element is configured to receive, via the seamless communication connection, an instruction defining an operation to be performed in response to a particular stimulus and to perform the operation in response to the stimulus.

Abstract: A server of an operator of a resource is provided that includes a processor configured for operating a service provider application, which is configured for receiving one or more advertisements that are directed to one or more advertised products or services, and are received from one or more advertising merchants. The service provider application is also configured for receiving an indication of a mobile terminal attempting to access the resource of the operator, and for pushing one or more of the received advertisements from the operator to the mobile terminal in response thereto. The advertisement(s) having been pushed to the mobile terminal for consumption thereat, the service provider application is further configured for providing a user of the mobile terminal with a discount in a cost associated with the mobile terminal accessing the resource of the operator in response to at least a partial consumption of the advertisement(s).

Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided that includes one or more resources configured for consuming an advertisement. In addition, the mobile terminal includes a processor configured for operating a client application that is configured for receiving an advertisement and directing the one or more resources to consume the advertisement. In response to consumption of the advertisement, the client application may receive a representation of a first benefit at the mobile terminal. The client application is also configured for forwarding the advertisement to another, destination mobile terminal for consumption thereat. In this regard forwarding the advertisement may include forwarding a representation of a second benefit. The representations are configured for a user of the mobile terminal to realize the first and second benefits.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for discovering and deploying web feed links to mobile terminals. A personal computer in communication with the mobile terminal, for example, via a Bluetooth connection, may monitor the web browsing activities of the user on the computer and create a report based on this information. Such a report may contain data regarding the web sites visited by the user, and feed links available for those sites. The report may be transmitted to the user's mobile terminal, allowing the mobile terminal to automatically subscribe to and unsubscribe from web feeds, such as, for example, RSS feeds.

Abstract: A network entity, method and computer program product are provided for effectuating a conference session. The method includes receiving a plurality of audio measurements representative of audio levels adjacent respective participants of the conference session. At least one of the audio measurements can be received from a proximity network including a plurality of participants at one of the remote locations, the audio measurement having been identified as the highest audio measurement of the respective proximity network. After receiving the audio measurement, the audio measurements can be compared to identify the highest session measurement such that the participant associated with the highest session measurement is identified as a speaking participant, the identity being transferred to at least some of the participants of the conference session. A network entity, method and computer program product are also provided for presenting the identity of the speaking participant.

Abstract: Efficient and effective communications are initiated from the selection, at a first user device, of a link in a resource. Based on this selection, a communications request is transmitted to a server. In addition, identification information of a second user device (such as a telephone number or an Internet Protocol (IP) address) is transmitted to the server. As a result of this request and identification information, a communication response is received at the second user device. This communications response may be of various types, such as a voice call, a message, or a rich call.

Abstract: A mobile device is shown in the role of a centralized message transfer agent wherein it manages all messaging for a user for most if not all the time so as to provide a unified messaging approach across all messaging platforms. Other platforms are shown using the mobile device in this unified way. Related systems, methods, integrated circuits, and software are also shown.

Abstract: Systems and methods applicable, for instance, in operation control functionality. For example, a node and/or other computer might maintain one or more node information arrays, might provide some or all of one or more node information arrays to other nodes and/or other computers, and/or might receive some or all of one or more node information arrays from other nodes and/or other computers. Node information arrays might, for example, be employed in a number of ways. For instance, a node and/or other computer might employ some or all of maintained node information arrays and/or some or all of received node information arrays in making one or more determinations regarding its operation. One or more search operations might, for example, be performed.