Abstract: An electronic equipment for playing audiovisual content to a user and announcing information associated with the audiovisual content. The electronic equipment may include an audiovisual data player for playing back audiovisual data; a synthesizer for converting text data associated with the audiovisual data into a representation of the text data for audible playback of the text to a user; and a controller that controls the synthesizer and the audiovisual data player to play back the text data in association with playback of the audiovisual data to announce the audiovisual data to the user.

Abstract: A handsfree accessory for a mobile communication device is provided. The handsfree accessory includes first and second earpieces each having a respective audio transducer, a microphone, and a transceiver. The transceiver is operatively coupled to the respective audio transducers and the microphone, and provides for wireless communication between the handsfree accessory and the mobile communication device.

Abstract: An electronic aperture comprises first and second polarizers and a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first and second polarizers. The liquid crystal layer comprises a plurality of liquid crystals having an angular orientation that varies as a function of position. In one exemplary embodiment, the angular orientation of the liquid crystals varies as a function of distance from an optical axis.

Abstract: An LED module may include a plurality of LED wafers. Each LED wafer may be capable of emitting light in a different color. The LED module may also include an intelligent controller to control operation of each of the LED wafers. Each of the LED wafers may be integrated with the controller and the LED wafers may be combinable in different combinations to produce light in a multiplicity of different colors and intensities under control of the intelligent controller.

Abstract: A portable music player includes an audio circuit for processing input audio signals to generate output audio signals and a set of speakers connected to said audio circuit for converting output audio signals into audible signals. A headset interface provides means for connecting a headset to said audio circuit for playback of audio signals through said headset. Audio profiles for said speakers and said headset are stored in memory. A control circuit selects an audio profile depending on whether a headset is connected with said headset interface, and configures said audio circuit based on the selected profile.

Abstract: A method of providing secure communications can be provided by receiving information in an SMS message from a wireless terminal pre-authorized subscriber at a list server on a private network administered by an organization including the pre-authorized subscriber.

Abstract: Methods, devices and computer program products are provided for saving content of a mobile terminal display. A request is received to store the content of a display associated with the mobile terminal. An image file is generated including the content of the of the display responsive to the received request. The generated image file is stored in a screen content folder regardless of a type of the content and/or a source of the content.

Abstract: A rotatable connector comprises a plurality of optically conductive light rings adapted to mount to a first rotatable component; a plurality of light emitters for illuminating said light rings; a plurality of light detectors adapted to mount on a second rotatable component for detecting illumination of the photoconductive rings on the first rotatable component over a predetermined range of rotation.

Abstract: Methods for controlling a touch screen of an electronic device include: providing a soft key on the touch screen; determining an update triggering event; and, responsive to the update triggering event, relocating the soft key and/or a label of the soft key from a first location on the touch screen to a second location on the touch screen, displaced from the first location.

Abstract: Audio circuits for a mobile terminal include a microphone and an audio signal processing circuit having an input coupled to the microphone. The audio signal processing circuit has a switchable portion and is configured to switch between a voice mode utilizing the switchable portion and a full fidelity mode not utilizing the switchable portion responsive to a mode signal coupled thereto.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method and apparatus for instantly sending active media files from a mobile terminal to a remote device. According to the present invention, a mobile terminal stores a user-defined instant send address in memory of the mobile terminal. The stored instant send address represents an address, such as an email address, phone number, etc., associated with an instant send function of the mobile terminal. After activating a media file by, for example, taking a photograph, recording an audio message, recording video footage, drafting a text message, etc., the mobile terminal automatically sends the active media file to the stored instant send address when the user activates the instant send function.

Abstract: A snap-in hinge for an enclosure having provisions to prevent binding of the attached cover. The hinge includes at least two legs extending from the ends of a curved portion of the hinge and a blocking means integral with the corresponding hinge slot located in the enclosure. The legs, extending from the ends of the hinge, provide a smooth and continuous bearing surface for the enclosure cover, thereby preventing the enclosure cover from being trapped under an extended portion of the hinge which might be used to prevent over insertion of the hinge into the hinge slot. The blocking means of the corresponding hinge slot engaging parallel edges of the curved portion on the hinge prevents the hinge from being over inserted into the slot and thereby binding on the portion of the enclosure cover captivated by the curved portion of the hinge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a terminal and base for connecting a circuit through a fusible switch. The base has a plurality of undercut prongs upstanding therefrom and an interlock snap resiliently attached thereto. The prongs are positioned on the base to prevent movement vertically and in at least one direction horizontally. The snap is positioned on the base to prevent movement in the remaining horizontal directions. The terminal includes a generally planar body made of conductive material. The body has a plurality of edges adapted to insert into the undercut prongs. The terminal positions an opposing edge on the body opposite the plurality of edges. The opposing edge is adapted to abut one end of the interlock snap. The terminal includes a first and second means for electrically and mechanically connecting the terminal to the circuit.