Abstract: A navigation control unit for a wireless computer resource access device, such as a wireless web content access device, is disclosed. The navigation control unit includes a microprocessor that stores information regarding the navigation control unit. The microprocessor also processes user input received from a user. Input may be provided by any number of user input devices, such as button switches, voice activated commands, touch sensitive displays, and the like. The navigation control unit may be embodied as various components to be coupled with the wireless web content access device, such as a hands-free headset, a replaceable and rechargeable battery, a replaceable face plate, incorporated as hardware and/or software within the wireless device, etc. Furthermore, the navigation control unit may include additional functionality, such as audio source or playback devices, memory, positioning systems, biometric readers, data collection devices, etc.

Abstract: A navigation control unit for use with, for example, a wireless web access device to access web content over a computer network, is disclosed. The navigation control unit includes a housing that encloses circuitry having a processor. A connector secured to the body connects the navigation control unit to a wireless access device. At least one user control, such as a button, is retained by the body, and at least a portion of it is accessible from outside the body. The processor and circuitry generate a user command based on actuation of at least one of the user controls.

Abstract: A method automatically configures a wireless network access device, such as a wireless access protocol (“WAP”) enabled mobile phone. The method, which may be embodied in a separate attachment that may be removably secured to a wireless access device, automatically configures the wireless access device to facilitate the access or retrieval of resources on the computer network. In one embodiment, a WAP enabled cell phone is coupled to a navigation control unit that automatically configures the phone to access a predetermined web page or site on the Internet. User controls, such as buttons, on the navigation control unit allow a user to quickly access predefined resources on the Internet (such as predetermined web pages or web sites), by pushing a single button, rather than requiring the user to enter a complicated series of key presses on the phone. While a cell phone is described, various other embodiments are also described under the invention.

Abstract: A system for providing redirection addresses for a wireless web access device is disclosed. The wireless web access device is coupled to a navigation control unit that includes user controls, such as buttons. A navigation server coupled to the wireless web access device via a network (e.g., the Internet), receives signals identifying the navigation control unit and one of the user controls actuated by a user. In response thereto, the navigation server accesses a database to identify a redirect address, and provides such address to the wireless web access device. Also disclosed are methods, data structures, and display descriptions associated with the navigation server.