Abstract: A signal strength mapping solution that can detect, identify or log signal strength data for a plurality of locations and transmit a signal strength data signal to a remote communication device. The mobile communication device can be arranged to detect or determine, and log or store signal strength information, including signal strength as a function of time, geographic location and/or ambient conditions. The mobile communication device can be arranged to render a signal coverage map that includes a recommended location for optimal connectivity of the communication device in a geographic area.

Abstract: A system and method of dynamically determining a position. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems comprising a host processor, a sensor configured to send signals indicative of the position of the system to the host processor, an antenna configured to receive signals from GPS satellites, a GPS subsystem coupled to the antenna; wherein the GPS subsystem and host processor are coupled and are configured to make a position determination.

Abstract: A system and a method are provided for displaying text in low-light environments. An original image of text is captured in a low-light environment using a camera on a mobile device, whereby the imaged text comprising images of characters. A brightness setting and a contrast setting of the original image are adjusted to increase the contrast of the imaged text relative to a background of the original image. Optical character recognition is applied to the adjusted image to generate computer readable text or characters corresponding to each of the imaged text. The original image of text is displayed on the mobile device. The computer readable text is also displayed, overlaid the original image, wherein the computer readable text is aligned with the corresponding imaged text.

Abstract: A system and a method are provided for displaying text in low-light environments. An original image of text is captured in a low-light environment using a camera on a mobile device, whereby the imaged text comprising images of characters. A brightness setting and a contrast setting of the original image are adjusted to increase the contrast of the imaged text relative to a background of the original image. Optical character recognition is applied to the adjusted image to generate computer readable text or characters corresponding to each of the imaged text. The original image of text is displayed on the mobile device. The computer readable text is also displayed, overlaid the original image, wherein the computer readable text is aligned with the corresponding imaged text.

Abstract: There is described a method, mobile device, and network for sharing files. The method comprises receiving a destination image on the mobile device, the destination image being a recognizable pattern having destination information associated thereto; retrieving the destination information; matching a file with the destination image; and transferring the file to the destination using the destination information.

Abstract: A system and method of dynamically determining a position. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are systems comprising a host processor, a sensor configured to send signals indicative of the position of the system to the host processor, an antenna configured to receive signals from GPS satellites, a GPS subsystem coupled to the antenna; wherein the GPS subsystem and host processor are coupled and are configured to make a position determination.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for channel switching in a handheld digital television terminal with reduced power consumption. Embodiments of the invention reduce channel switching latency caused by time-slicing and decoding delays. A method includes providing media content derived from a selected programming channel to a handheld digital television user. A variety of occurrences indicative of an increased likelihood that the user may select another channel are detected. The occurrences include program content boundaries, changes in program content, and user initiated channel switches. After an occurrence indicative of an increased likelihood that the user may select another channel is detected, multiple program channels are decoded for a time interval to facilitate program switching.

Abstract: A communication device (100) having intelligent communication management includes a processor (115), a memory (120), and a communications manager application (140). The communication device (100) sequentially initiates communication with a contact either automatically (e.g., based on a preset communication preference) or in response to user input using various communication means associated with the contact. The contact and the associated communication means are stored in the memory (120). When a communication connection is disconnected or not able to be established, the communications manager application (140) identifies the next communications means to which to initiate a communication with the contact.

Abstract: A voice message system is provided that includes a voice control that receives voice messages and identified voice message pattern types within respective voice messages. The voice message system also includes a graphical user interface that displays voice message representations associated with the voice messages and visual indicator identifiers that reference portions of the voice message representations that contain the identified voice message pattern types.

Abstract: A communication device (100) having intelligent communication management includes a processor (115), a memory (120), and a communications manager application (140). The communication device (100) sequentially initiates communication with a contact either automatically (e.g., based on a preset communication preference) or in response to user input using various communication means associated with the contact. The contact and the associated communication means are stored in the memory (120). When a communication connection is disconnected or not able to be established, the communications manager application (140) identifies the next communications means to which to initiate a communication with the contact.

Abstract: A communication device (100) having intelligent communication management includes a transceiver (110), a memory (120), and a communications manager application (140). The communication device (100) initiates communication connections sequentially with a plurality of communication means associated with a contact in response to a user input or alternatively based on a preset communication preference. The contact and associated communication means are stored in memory (120). When a communication connection is disconnected or not able to be established, the communications manager application (140) identifies the next communications means to initiate a communication connection with the contact.

Abstract: A communication device (100) having intelligent communication management includes a transceiver (110), a memory (120), and a communications manager application (140). The communication device (100) initiates communication connections sequentially with a plurality of communication means associated with a contact in response to a user input or alternatively based on a preset communication preference. The contact and associated communication means are stored in memory (120). When a communication connection is disconnected or not able to be established, the communications manager application (140) identifies the next communications means to initiate a communication connection with the contact.

Abstract: A system (200) for location based Internet access includes at least one device (500) having a current location (560). The device (500) includes a browser application (560) adapted to access one or more Internet websites associated with one or more location specific navigational paths. The browser application (560) uses one or more current navigational paths (565) which are associated with the current location (560). The device (500) is adapted to change the utilized one or more current navigational paths (565) when the current location (560) changes.

Abstract: A system and method for enabling special features of an electronic game played on a mobile device 202. The mobile device 202 receives GPS information to determine its location and transmits the location information to a server 116. The server 116 uses the location information to alter the electronic game on the mobile device 202.

Abstract: A mobile device (10) includes a client agent (16) for sending and receiving electronic mail messages via an internet connection, for permitting a user to set the predetermined status for a particular email message and for monitoring a status of each of the electronic mail messages. The mobile device (10) also includes a microphone (18) for recording an audio message, a digital signal processing device (22) for converting the audio message from an analog format to a digital format and for storing the audio message in a local memory (20) with the identification tag and a speaker 24 for playing the audio message. The client agent (16) creates an identification tag, and associates it with a particular electronic mail message by appending the identification tag to the particular electronic mail message and determines that the particular electronic mail message has achieved the predetermined status by recognizing an acknowledgment signal sent from a remote server.

Abstract: A method of accessing content data (276) on a wireless device (202), includes collecting a content element (207) corresponding to a secondary channel (211) and content (277) broadcast on the secondary channel, and wherein the content element comprises a corresponding content link (290). A user preference (274) is matched to the content element. In a primary channel cell area (222), the wireless device scans for the secondary channel, and a user creates a listening location profile (242). A user selects the secondary channel to be included in the listening location profile, where the listening location profile corresponds to the primary channel cell area. Using the primary channel, the listening location profile and the user preference, content data corresponding to the content element on the secondary channel in the listening location profile is accessed.

Abstract: A method (400) and an electronic device (110) for establishing an interface to control an accessory device (120) are described herein. The electronic device (110) is in communication with the accessory device (120) via a communication link (150). The electronic device (110) may detect the accessory device (120). Upon detection of the accessory device (120), the electronic device (110) may receive device information from the accessory device (120) via the communication link (150). The device information is associated with the accessory device (120), which may include a type identifier, a sequence identifier, and an Internet link. The electronic device (110) may retrieve a device driver from the Internet link based on the device information. The device driver includes information for the electronic device (110) to control the accessory device (120).

Abstract: A user interface and method of providing the interface for a messaging device 200 includes detecting activation 303 of an alphanumeric key 213 from a set of keys 211 comparing a status of the messaging device to a predetermined status 305; and when the comparison is unfavorable presenting a normal interface procedure 307 for the messaging device; and when the comparison is favorable 309 presenting a quick interface procedure for the messaging device.

Abstract: A mobile device (10) includes a client agent (16) for sending and receiving electronic mail messages via an internet connection, for permitting a user to set the predetermined status for a particular email message and for monitoring a status of each of the electronic mail messages. The mobile device (10) also includes a microphone (18) for recording an audio message, a digital signal processing device (22) for converting the audio message from an analog format to a digital format and for storing the audio message in a local memory (20) with the identification tag and a speaker 24 for playing the audio message. The client agent (16) creates an identification tag, and associates it with a particular electronic mail message by appending the identification tag to the particular electronic mail message and determines that the particular electronic mail message has achieved the predetermined status by recognizing an acknowledgment signal sent from a remote server.

Abstract: A system for generating and substituting tokens for frequently used phrases within the information portion of messages comprises a central control terminal (140) and a selective call receiver (160). The central control terminal (140) includes a dynamic token generator for generating a set of most frequently used phrases having uniquely associated tokens therewith, the token generator accumulating and analyzing a number of the information portion of messages received at the central control terminal (140) intended for transmission to one or more selective call receivers to derive the set of most frequently used phrases, a most frequently used phrase storage memory for storing within the central control terminal the generated set of most frequently used phrases and associated tokens, and a most frequently used phrase downloading device for transmitting via a radio frequency transmitted message the generated set of most frequently used phrases and associated tokens to the one or more selective call receivers.