Abstract: A system and method that facilitates the authentication of streamed data received at a device, where authentication information is not distributed over the data stream.

Abstract: An improved graphical user interface for browsing web pages on small screens is provided. The user interface first displays a reduced representation of the web page on the screen. Upon selection of a portion of interest within the web page, the user interface displays the selected portion in a larger size, optionally in a verticalized representation. Optionally, both representations can be displayed simultaneously. A method of implementing this web browser is also provided whereby initially, only data sufficient to display the reduced representation of the web page is downloaded. Upon the user selecting a portion of interest within the web page, data required to display the selected portion in the larger size is downloaded and displayed.

Abstract: A system and method for searching and retrieving certificates, which may be used in the processing of encoded messages. In one embodiment, a certificate synchronization application is programmed to perform certificate searches by querying one or more certificate servers for all of the certificates on those certificate servers. If all of the certificates on a certificate server cannot be successfully retrieved using a single search query, due to a search quota on the certificate server being exceeded for example, the search is re-performed through multiple queries, each corresponding to a narrower subsearch. The invention enables users to large amounts of certificates to be automatically searched for and retrieved from certificate servers, thereby minimizing the need for users to manually search for individual certificates.

Abstract: A system and method for searching and retrieving certificates, which may be used in the processing of encoded messages. In one embodiment, a certificate synchronization application is programmed to perform certificate searches by querying one or more certificate servers using contact information stored on a computing device, from an address book for example. The invention allows certificates for contacts to be automatically searched for and retrieved from certificate servers, so that users need not manually search for certificates associated with each individual contact for which information is stored in a contact information source.

Abstract: A method and system for communicating serialized data provides a mechanism for ordering the data in response to a priority. In an embodiment, a server sending the data uses the priority to order the data in a message send queue for sending the data to a requesting device. The server may comprise a gateway and the second device a wireless device communicating with the gateway. The wireless device may send a priority indication in association with a request for the data to facilitate the ordering.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for facilitating access to an electronic device. Password information is stored on the electronic device, and on a portable authenticator. When a user attempts to access the electronic device, the user is prompted to enter a password at the electronic device. The portable authenticator determines the validity of the entered password. The electronic device receives the results of the validity determination from the portable authenticator, and provides access to the electronic device based on the received validity determination.

Abstract: A method of handling cryptographic information in a communication comprising body elements and attachment elements to a mobile device includes the steps of determining if the communication includes an attachment element comprising cryptographic information and converting the attachment element into a body element upon determining that the communication includes an attachment element comprising cryptographic information.