Abstract: Methods, systems, and mobile devices for managing mobile calls to or from an enterprise-associated mobile device. The system and mobile device are configured to ensure all calls over a public land mobile network are routed through an enterprise communications system. The mobile device is prevented from directly calling remote parties through the public land mobile network and the public land mobile network forwards all calls addressed to the mobile device to the enterprise communications system. The enterprise communication system responds to a request to connect the mobile device and the remote party by establishing a first call with the mobile device, establishing a second call with the remote party, and bridging the two calls to connect the mobile device to the remote party.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for accessing additional features offered by an application server. The additional features are generally regarded as being specific to the application server. According to an embodiment of the application, a communications device obtains information for accessing the additional features. The communications device accesses an additional feature by instructing the application server to execute the additional feature according to the information that has been obtained. In specific implementations, the information for accessing the additional features is provided by an Extensible Markup Language ‘XML’ file.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protocol mapping. According to an embodiment of the application, the protocol mapping is based on a non-compiled editable file (e.g. XML file) that describes the protocol mapping. Therefore, the protocol mapping can be updated by updating the non-compiled editable file without updating any compiled software. This allows the protocol mapping to be updated to reflect any changes to communication protocols that may occur without having to update any compiled software. Difficulties traditionally associated with updating protocol mappings can be avoided by not having to update compiled software.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to enhance decision making capabilities of a user of a mobile device, the method having the steps of: receiving, at the mobile device, information related to the cost of mobile services; and communicating an indication of the cost of mobile services to the user.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a network node is operable, responsive to receiving a request from an enterprise user to initiate origination of an outgoing cellular call to a called party, for establishing a first call leg to the enterprise user by sending a circuit-switched call that identifies an enterprise address of the enterprise user as a calling line identity. The network node includes functionality for establishing a second call leg to the called party upon receiving an indication from the enterprise user that the first call leg has been established. The first and second call legs are then patched to establish an end-to-end communications path between the enterprise user and the called party, wherein the enterprise address instead of the non-enterprise address is presented to the called party as a calling line identity with respect to the outgoing cellular call from the enterprise user.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a network node is operable, responsive to receiving a SIP-based request from a calling party, for presenting media in a SIP network environment by establishing an inbound media session leg with the calling party and one or more outbound media session legs with a corresponding number of target parties. The network node includes functionality for patching the inbound and outbound media session legs to establish an end-to-end communications path respectively between the calling party and one or more target parties.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an IMS network node is operable, responsive to receiving a SIP INVITE request from an enterprise user to initiate origination of an outgoing cellular call to a called party, for establishing a first call leg to the enterprise user by sending a SIP INVITE message back to the enterprise user. The IMS network node includes functionality for establishing a second call leg to the called party. The first and second call legs are patched to establish an end-to-end communications path between the enterprise user and the called party, wherein an enterprise address instead of a non-enterprise address of the enterprise user is presented to the called party as a calling line identity with respect to the outgoing cellular call from the enterprise user.

Abstract: A mobile station is in a wireless local area network ‘WLAN’ environment and receives beacon frames that lack any WLAN regulatory information. The mobile station nonetheless determines a WLAN regulatory domain and configures the physical layer of its WLAN interface for operation in that WLAN regulatory domain.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a scheme is disclosed for effectuating remote control of a network node by a user equipment (UE) device. A message relating to a service feature is constructed and wrapped in a wrapper, which is then transmitted to the network node via an out-of-band control channel for invoking the requested service feature. In an exemplary implementation, the wrapper is comprised of a Short Message Service (SMS)-based message, an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)-based message, and a User-to-User Signaling (UUS)-based message.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a scheme is disclosed for effectuating remote control of a network node by a user equipment (UE) device. A message relating to a service feature is constructed and wrapped in a wrapper, which is then transmitted to the network node via an out-of-band control channel over a network infrastructure including a dedicated network portion and a trusted network portion for invoking the requested service feature. In an exemplary implementation, the wrapper is comprised of a Short Message Service (SMS)-based message, an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)-based message, and a User-to-User Signaling (UUS)-based message.

Abstract: A cross-technology coverage mapping system and method for modulating scanning behavior of a wireless user equipment (UE) device in a radio network environment. In one exemplary embodiment, the wireless UE device is operable to determine its geographic area location. A logic module of the wireless UE device is adapted for interrogating a database to determine which radio access technologies (RATs) have coverage in the geographic area location. Responsive to the interrogation, scanning by the wireless UE device is restricted to only those RATs that have coverage in the particular geographic area.

Abstract: A vehicular accessory device, namely automotive grills, designed to be positioned onto a front end of a car. Specifically, the automotive grill includes a filter system having at least one portal and a plurality of apertures bored therethrough to permit air flow. The portal is capable of receiving a first end of an airflow conduit and channeling air to an engine compartment. A bottom portion of the grill is adapted to sit in a recess of the car and a top portion is mounted underneath fog lights.

Abstract: A fingernail and toenail file/buffer adapted to perform an operative function on a target surface, the file/buffer including a base structure and a substrate layer disposed on the base structure. The file/buffer further comprising an abrasive material, and a multiplicity of microcapsules each enclosing at least one treatment substance. These substances may include, for example, a fragrance, a conditioner, an antibacterial agent, an aroma therapy agent or an appearance enhancer. The microcapsules are adapted to release the enclosed substance when the file/buffer is placed in frictional engagement with the target surface.

Abstract: A method of exchanging voice mail messages between voice mail systems is disclosed. A voice mail system employing the method is also disclosed. The method comprises establishing a message exchange session between a first and second voice mail system. Information about features offered at each system is exchanged between the systems. Using this information the features that are common to both systems are determined. Thereafter, message data used only by features common to both systems is exchanged.

Abstract: A scented fingernail file and buffer for contacting and filing a target surface includes a base structure and a substrate layer disposed on the base structure. The scented fingernail file and buffer further includes an abrasive material and fragrance capsules. Both the abrasive material and the fragrance-filled capsules are disposed within the substrate layer. This substrate layer may comprise two coats of resin, for example. The abrasive material includes abrasive particles, and the fragrance-filled capsules are adapted for being ruptured by the abrasive particles, when the scented fingernail file and buffer is frictionally placed into contact with the target surface. The fragrance-filled capsules may also be ruptured by the target surface, or a combination of both the abrasive particles and the target surface, upon such contact.