Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, estimates a time zone at which an electronic device, such as a wireless device, is positioned. Parameters, such as a mobile country code, a GMT offset, a daylight savings time parameter, and geo location parameters are all candidate parameters from which to make an estimate. Received parameters are identified, and selectably used to obtain an estimate that is matched or verified to ensure likely accuracy.

Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, estimates a time zone at which an electronic device, such as a wireless device, is positioned. Parameters, such as a mobile country code, a GMT offset, a daylight savings time parameter, and geo location parameters are all candidate parameters from which to make an estimate. Received parameters are identified, and selectably used to obtain an estimate that is matched or verified to ensure likely accuracy.

Abstract: The present specification relates to a portable electronic device comprising at least one processor; a display connected to the processor and controllable by the processor; and non-volatile storage configured to maintain a plurality of applications and an application programming interface for enabling generation and control of a title bar, wherein the application programming interface includes a private part for managing the state of the title bar and a public part that provides an interface to the applications.

Abstract: This application pertains to methods and apparatus to perform time zone determination by a mobile station. One example method for use in a device includes transmitting a messaging service message to a server via a communication network, the messaging service message to be used to determine a time zone for the device, and receiving the time zone for the device from the server. Other examples are shown and described.

Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, estimates a time zone at which an electronic device, such as a wireless device, is positioned. Parameters, such as a mobile country code, a GMT offset, a daylight savings time parameter, and geo location parameters are all candidate parameters from which to make an estimate. Received parameters are identified, and selectably used to obtain an estimate that is matched or verified to ensure likely accuracy.

Abstract: This application pertains to methods and apparatus to perform time zone determination by a mobile station. One example method for use in a device includes transmitting a messaging service message to a server via a communication network, the messaging service message to be used to determine a time zone for the device, and receiving the time zone for the device from the server. Other examples are shown and described.

Abstract: This application pertains to methods and apparatus to perform time zone determination by a mobile station. One example method for use in a communication device includes determining a geographical location and universal time for the device; determining a time zone for the device based on the geographical location; determining a time for the device based on the universal time and the time zone; using the determined time in applications operable on the device, wherein the applications operable on the device comprise applications other than the application used to determine the geographical location. Other examples are shown and described.

Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, estimates a time zone at which an electronic device, such as a wireless device, is positioned. Parameters, such as a mobile country code, a GMT offset, a daylight savings time parameter, and geo location parameters are all candidate parameters from which to make an estimate. Received parameters are identified, and selectably used to obtain an estimate that is matched or verified to ensure likely accuracy.

Abstract: A method for dynamically providing location-based services, including receiving at least one user input indicating a request for a suggested point of interest; and generating a query based on the user input and a time reference. In addition, the generated query can be processed to identify a plurality of points of interest. The points of interest can be presented to a user.

Abstract: The present specification relates to a portable electronic device comprising at least one processor; a display connected to the processor and controllable by the processor; and non-volatile storage configured to maintain a plurality of applications and an application programming interface for enabling generation and control of a title bar, wherein the application programming interface includes a private part for managing the state of the title bar and a public part that provides an interface to the applications.

Abstract: A method for dynamically providing location-based services, including receiving at least one user input indicating a request for a suggested point of interest; and generating a query based on the user input and a time reference. In addition, the generated query can be processed to identify a plurality of points of interest. The points of interest can be presented to a user.

Abstract: A method (500) for dynamically providing location-based services based, at least in part, on time (114), current detected information (116, 118), historical information (124, 126), contextual information (128), user preferences (120, 130) and/or a user input (122).

Abstract: This application pertains to methods and apparatus to perform time zone determination by a mobile station. One example method for use in a communication device includes determining a geographical location and universal time for the device; determining a time zone for the device based on the geographical location; determining a time for the device based on the universal time and the time zone; using the determined time in applications operable on the device, wherein the applications operable on the device comprise applications other than the application used to determine the geographical location. Other examples are shown and described.

Abstract: A method (500) for dynamically providing location-based services based, at least in part, on time (114), current detected information (116, 118), historical information (124, 126), contextual information (128), user preferences (120, 130) and/or a user input (122).

Abstract: A multimedia processor system (400) for a mobile device, the system includes a central processing unit (CPU) (105), a system bus port (120) accessible by the CPU, and a virtual file system (VFS) (110) accessible by the CPU. The VFS is synchronized with a remote file system (210) of a remote application processor (200) coupled to the system bus port. The system further includes at least one storage device port (130) accessible by the CPU and at least one storage device pass-thru port (140) coupled to the at least one storage device port by a pass-thru controller (150) managed by the CPU, where the CPU instructs the pass-thru controller to disable access of the at least one pass-thru port to the at least one storage device port.

Abstract: A wireless communication system (100) using a portable license can include a transceiver (102 or 103), a local access point (150) operatively coupled to the transceiver, and a processor (104). The processor can be programmed to receive (304) a license and subscription information over a first network for content available on a second network, and transfer (306) the license and subscription information via a short range communication link to the local access point device to authorize receipt (310) of content on the second network if a network operator for the second network verifies (308) the license. Note, the transceiver can be a part of a cellular phone, a satellite phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a personal digital assistant, or a messaging device or other communication device and the local access point can be a set top box or a satellite radio receiver system.

Abstract: A wireless communication device 100, peripheral accessories 104, 108, and corresponding methods are arranged and constructed to automatically operate the peripheral accessories 104, 108 by communicating network information to the wireless communication device so the device may locate and download, via a network 116, operating programs for use with the accessories.

Abstract: A wireless communication device 100, peripheral accessories 104, 108, and corresponding methods are arranged and constructed to automatically operate the peripheral accessories 104, 108 by communicating network information to the wireless communication device so the device may locate and download, via a network 116, operating programs for use with the accessories.