Abstract: Systems and methods for enabling users to roam between networking environments are disclosed. In one embodiment, different machine settings may be stored in a memory for different network locations under se network profiles. In another embodiment, these and other settings may be automatically adjusted upon entering a different location. In one such embodiment, a logical network may be employed to determine which settings are adjusted. Another aspect relates to a graphical user interface to implement the above and other methods of adapting a computing device to different network locations. In one embodiment, a graphical use interface may allow the use to modify which application and which aspects of those applications are displayed on the menu. In still yet another embodiments, a memory can update a network profile as the changes occur. In still yet further embodiments, the user may derive or otherwise create new network profiles from existing network profiles.

Abstract: A bypass circuit is disclosed for use with lower power supply voltage PC cards. The bypass circuit controls the power supply voltage fed to a power amplifier when switching between a lower power 8-PSK modulation mode and a higher power GMSK modulation mode. A step-up DC/DC converter provides a higher voltage to the power amplifier than can be supplied by an original power supply. Switch control logic controls a step-up switch and a battery switch. The step-up switch is turned on when operating in an 8-PSK modulation mode to provide a higher voltage to the power amplifier than the original power supply voltage. The battery switch is turned on when operating in the GMSK modulation mode to provide the original power supply voltage to the power amplifier.

Abstract: An improved system and method for a context-awareness platform that may be used to adapt an execution environment is provided. A framework with interfaces for setting, tracking, and getting context information about the execution environment of a computer system includes a context engine and a unified data store for aggregating context information at a platform level for access by executables running on the platform. The context engine may receive requests to perform context information operations from executables such as setting, tracking and getting context information in the data store. Upon receiving a notification of a change in context information, one or more executables may change the execution environment such as reconfiguring system settings. In this way, an executable may adapt its execution environment using context information.

Abstract: An algorithm automatically selects a power state based on device configuration parameters. The selected power state may then be returned and/or automatically implemented in a shutdown of the device. The parameters can include whether the device supports a system battery, whether the device is connected to an uninterruptible power supply, whether a value is available for remaining battery life, whether the device is receiving AC power and/or whether a hibernate fail safe feature is available. A shutdown failure algorithm may also be included. The shutdown failure algorithm detects a failed attempt to shut down the device using a selected power state. The power state selection is changed and shutdown is then re-attempted. If shutdown again fails, a force shutdown flag is set. If shutdown again fails, a shutdown failure is reported.

Abstract: An isolated nucleic acid molecule comprising the sequence set forth in one of SEQ ID Numbers: 1 to 20.