Abstract: A method of managing data transfer from a server to an electronic device via a wireless communication, includes initiating a synchronization of a database of the electronic device with the server and determining, by the electronic device, a length of time since the synchronization of the database of the electronic device with the server. The method also includes, in response to determining that the length of time meets the threshold period, determining a quantity of data records for sending from the server to the electronic device to perform a further synchronization and requesting one of complete data records or incomplete data records based on the quantity of data records for transfer to the electronic device.

Abstract: Methods and devices for transmitting message attachments from a messaging server to a mobile device. The mobile device identifies if any of the attachments are of a first type and requests transmission, from the messaging server, of the identified attachments of the first type, if any. The device determines the remaining transmission capacity by subtracting the collective size of the message body received and the identified attachments of the first type, if any, from the initial data limit. Based on the remaining transmission capacity, the device determines that at least one of the one or more attachments, other than the identified attachments, has a size smaller than the remaining transmission capacity, and based on that determination, requests transmission of said at least one of the one or more attachments from the messaging server to the mobile device.

Abstract: A method of controlling a portable electronic device includes, in response to receipt of selection of an option to enter a do not disturb mode at the portable electronic device, suppressing notifications for the communications received at the portable electronic device while in the do not disturb mode. The method also includes, in response to exiting the do not disturb mode, discontinuing suppressing notifications for new communications received at the portable electronic device, providing an option to view the communications received at the portable electronic device while in the do not disturb mode and, in response to receipt of selection of the option to view the communications received while in the do not disturb mode, displaying a consolidated list of the communications received at the portable electronic device while in the do not disturb mode. The consolidated list includes a plurality of electronic communication types.

Abstract: A method, electronic device, and device-readable medium are provided for implementing quick actions or additional actions in a unified inbox context. A number of communication event listings are displayed in either a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, at least one user interface element for invoking a first operation is displayed for each communication event listing. In the second mode, at least one other user interface element for invoking a further operation is included in the communication event listing in addition to a user interface element for invoking the first operation. The user can selectively invoke the second mode from the first mode.

Abstract: Heavy oil recovery using downhole radio frequency radiation heating accelerates SAGD thermal recovery processes. In one embodiment, one or more SAGD well pairs traverse a subterranean formation for recovering heavy oil. The SAGD well pairs each create a steam chamber which, over time, expands to allow each steam chamber to interact with one another and in this way, increases the recovery heavy oil from the formation. One or more antennas may be interposed between the steam chambers to introduce electromagnetic radiation into the formation to heat the fluids therein to accelerate expansion of the steam chambers, particularly where antennas are judiciously situated to optimize steam chamber expansion. Where an infill production well is present, the antennas may be situated to accelerate steam chamber communication with the infill production well. Advantages include lower cost, higher efficiencies, quicker and increased hydrocarbon recovery.

Abstract: A method in a portable electronic device for providing a user with an improved user interface is described. The electronic device includes one or more processors and memory including instructions which when executed by the one or more processors cause the electronic device to perform the method. While content in a user interface of a first application is displayed, a first user input is detected. In response to the first user input, at least a preview for a second application is displayed. In some instances, the second application is selected automatically at least partly in dependence on the content displayed in the user interface of the first application.

Abstract: A method of managing data transfer from a server to a portable electronic device via a network includes, by the portable electronic device, initiating data transfer to the portable electronic device, identifying a network connection type by the portable electronic device to the network; setting, by the portable electronic device, a filter size for data record transmission to the portable electronic device, the filter size set based on the network connection type, and requesting, by the portable electronic device, a quantity of data records from the server. The quantity of data records is a number of data records that is dependent on the filter size set based on the network connection type.

Abstract: A method for synchronizing a mobile device with a message mailbox is described. The method includes: sending a request to the server to identify an initial subset of most recently received messages from among a plurality of messages for synchronization; retrieving the initial subset of messages from the server; and retrieving, from the server, messages belonging to a conversation that includes at least one of the messages in the initial subset, prior to retrieving more recently received messages that do not belong to any conversation that includes at least one of the messages in the initial subset.

Abstract: A method for synchronizing a mobile device with an email mailbox is described. The method includes: sending a search query to a mail server to identify email messages that are associated with folders of the email mailbox other than an inbox folder; selecting one or more folders of the email mailbox to synchronize on the mobile device based on the identified email messages; and retrieving, from the mail server, one or more email messages associated with the selected folders.

Abstract: Methods and devices for transmitting message attachments from a messaging server to a mobile device. The mobile device identifies if any of the attachments are of a first type and requests transmission, from the messaging server, of the identified attachments of the first type, if any. The device determines the remaining transmission capacity by subtracting the collective size of the message body received and the identified attachments of the first type, if any, from the initial data limit. Based on the remaining transmission capacity, the device determines that at least one of the one or more attachments, other than the identified attachments, has a size smaller than the remaining transmission capacity, and based on that determination, requests transmission of said at least one of the one or more attachments from the messaging server to the mobile device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an end-user communication device of a messaging system configured to identify messages exchanged during a message conversation. Responsive to selection of one or more data files, the device retrieves the one or more selected data files from a local memory of the device or from a server of the messaging system. Optionally, the messages may be identified in response to a request to add one or more new recipients in a reply to a message of a message conversation and selected data files may be forwarded to the new recipients.

Abstract: A method of controlling a portable electronic device includes, in response to receipt of selection of an option to enter a do not disturb mode at the portable electronic device, suppressing notifications for the communications received at the portable electronic device while in the do not disturb mode. The method also includes, in response to exiting the do not disturb mode, discontinuing suppressing notifications for new communications received at the portable electronic device, providing an option to view the communications received at the portable electronic device while in the do not disturb mode and, in response to receipt of selection of the option to view the communications received while in the do not disturb mode, displaying a consolidated list of the communications received at the portable electronic device while in the do not disturb mode. The consolidated list includes a plurality of electronic communication types.

Abstract: A method, electronic device, and device-readable medium are provided for implementing quick actions or additional actions in a unified inbox context. A number of communication event listings are displayed in either a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, at least one user interface element for invoking a first operation is displayed for each communication event listing. In the second mode, at least one other user interface element for invoking a further operation is included in the communication event listing in addition to a user interface element for invoking the first operation. The user can selectively invoke the second mode from the first mode.

Abstract: A method, electronic device, and device-readable medium are provided for implementing a quick reply action for communication events listed in a unified inbox. In a unified inbox, a subset of communication event listings include a user interface element that is actuatable to initiate a reply to the communication event, while other listings in the unified inbox do not include this user interface element. In response to actuation of this user interface element, reply message content can be received, and provided to an application executing on the electronic device to send the content in a reply message.

Abstract: A method, electronic device, and device-readable medium are provided for improving user interaction with a unified inbox. A first view of the unified inbox includes a set of communication event listings for a number of communication events. Each listing can include at least a first user interface element for initiating a first action that operates on the corresponding communication event. Individual communication events may be viewed in the inbox. After a viewing of a given communication event, when the first view is re-displayed, additional user interface elements are displayed in relation to the just-viewed communication event. These additional user interface elements may be removed from the display as a result of a trigger condition.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for or automatically enabling access of a first mobile electronic device to at least one network accessible by a second mobile electronic device, the second mobile electronic device storing configuration data for accessing the at least one network. A communication session is automatically established between the first mobile electronic device and the second mobile electronic device via a local link. The configuration data is automatically received at the first mobile electronic device from the second mobile electronic device via the local link in response to establishing the communication session. The configuration data is automatically installed at the first mobile electronic device such that the at least one network is accessible by the first mobile electronic device using the configuration data.

Abstract: A method in a portable electronic device for providing a user with an improved user interface, and an electronic device comprising one or more processors and memory comprising instructions which when executed by the one or more processors cause the electronic device to perform the method, the method comprising: displaying content in a user interface of a first application; detecting a first user input; and responsive to the first user input, displaying at least a preview for a second application; wherein the second application is selected automatically at least partly in dependence on the content displayed in the user interface of the first application.

Abstract: Heavy oil recovery using downhole radio frequency radiation heating accelerates SAGD thermal recovery processes. In one embodiment, one or more SAGD well pairs traverse a subterranean formation for recovering heavy oil. The SAGD well pairs each create a steam chamber which, over time, expands to allow each steam chamber to interact with one another and in this way, increases the recovery heavy oil from the formation. One or more antennas may be interposed between the steam chambers to introduce electromagnetic radiation into the formation to heat the fluids therein to accelerate expansion of the steam chambers, particularly where antennas are judiciously situated to optimize steam chamber expansion. Where an infill production well is present, the antennas may be situated to accelerate steam chamber communication with the infill production well. Advantages include lower cost, higher efficiencies, quicker and increased hydrocarbon recovery.

Abstract: Described herein are a method, system, and computer readable medium for automatically saving a file. A save score for the file is determined and compared against a save threshold. The save score is determined from a combination of autosave indicators indicative of whether to immediately autosave the file. Each of the autosave indicators that adjust the save score increases or decreases the likelihood that the file will be automatically saved. If the comparison indicates that the file should be automatically saved, the file is automatically saved; otherwise, the file is not automatically saved. The save score can take into consideration factors such as the number of dirty characters in the file and the time at which the file was last saved. Utilizing the save score reduces the number of saves performed when only immaterial changes have been made to the file, which helps preserve system resources such as battery life.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for or automatically enabling access of a first mobile electronic device to at least one network accessible by a second mobile electronic device, the second mobile electronic device storing configuration data for accessing the at least one network. A communication session is automatically established between the first mobile electronic device and the second mobile electronic device via a local link. The configuration data is automatically received at the first mobile electronic device from the second mobile electronic device via the local link in response to establishing the communication session. The configuration data is automatically installed at the first mobile electronic device such that the at least one network is accessible by the first mobile electronic device using the configuration data.