Abstract: A wireless network service connects to current desktop enabled systems and provides mobile users with access to desktop applications. The service connects to applications and databases storing user information and converts information from the application and database formats to a wireless format, and vice-versa. Mobile users connect to an internet through wireless devices, and send and receive information from the wireless network service. The mobile user can manipulate information contained in familiar applications and databases from a mobile platform, and submit requests for network operations, such as printing and faxing. Familiar programs such as electronic messaging, calendars and contact lists are all accessible on a mobile basis. The wireless network service provides standard interface connections to easily install with existing programs and systems. The service uses platform independent protocols with standard interface connections to permit flexible and simple upgrades or modifications.

Abstract: A portal interface service provides easily managed information flow which permits simple and direct information retrieval. Users of the portal interface are assigned to membership in groups related to access of specific services and applications. Each portal interface user is also assigned an individual profile that is customizable for individually tailored information flow. Each user is permitted to personalize the display of information received from the portal interface for retrieval of specifically targeted pertinent information. Users need only be authenticated once to obtain access to a potentially large number of systems and applications. System security is provided for each object within the system, in addition to overall security. The system can be accessed by internal, external and mobile users, each of which can received desired information in personalized formats.