Abstract: There are provided various systems for performing tasks associated with IPR procurement. The systems employ a computing architecture that is operable to provide characteristics of artificial intelligence. The computing architecture employs a configuration of pseudo-analog variable-state machines that is implemented by disposing the pseudo-analog variable-state machines in a hierarchical arrangement, wherein pseudo-analog variable-state machines higher in the hierarchical arrangement are operable to mimic behavior of a human claustrum for performing higher cognitive functions when processing information associated with one or more service requests and for performing quality checking of the one or more work products. Moreover, the computing architecture is susceptible to being implemented by employing a novel configuration of data processing devices.

Abstract: A method for training system to perform text-based search among plurality of documents. The method including receiving starting document, having at least one reference-identifier associated with the document; selecting reference-text from starting document; generating search-string by using a plurality of keywords using at least one first machine learning algorithm and at least one search-operator using at least one second machine learning algorithm; performing search among plurality of documents using search-string to fetch set of relevant documents; deriving reference-identifier distribution, corresponding to the at least one reference-identifier associated with document, for the set of relevant documents; and corelating at least one reference-identifier associated with starting document with reference-identifier distribution to determine performance-score for system.

Abstract: An apparatus receives information regarding communications and messages in a communications network. In response to receiving transmission information relating to a communication from a user terminal, the apparatus determines whether a relevant message containing triggering information has been sent to the user terminal, and sends an output to a telecommunications arrangement in the case that it determines that such a message has been sent. This output can be used to control or otherwise change the telecommunications arrangement.

Abstract: There are provided a system that is capable of performing tasks associated with IPR procurement. The system employs a computing architecture that provides characteristics of artificial intelligence (AI). The computing architecture employs a configuration of pseudo-analog variable-state machines that is implemented by disposing the pseudo-analog variable-state machines in a hierarchical arrangement, wherein pseudo-analog variable-state machines higher in the hierarchical arrangement mimic behavior of a human claustrum for performing higher cognitive functions when processing information associated with one or more service requests and for performing quality checking of the one or more work products. Moreover, the computing architecture is susceptible to being implemented by employing a novel configuration of data processing devices, for example arrays of RISC processors.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of identifying data delivery parameters relating to delivery of data accessible from a network location via a communications service provider. Embodiments of the invention are particularly well suited to identifying delivery parameters when the delivery of data is metered, such as when data are delivered to terminals connected to mobile networks.

Abstract: Systems and/or methods for determining an effective viewing time of an advertisement displayed on a device such that a price for the advertisement may be based on the effective viewing time may be provided. For example, first movement data based on a first movement of the device may be measured or determined. A time of displaying the advertisement on the device may be measured or determined, for example. During the time of displaying the advertisement, second movement data based on a second movement of the device may be measured and/or determined. The first movement data, the second movement data, and/or the time to an advertisement service may be sent (e.g., to an advertisement service) such that the effective viewing time for the advertisement and/or the price based thereon may be calculated or determined based on the first movement data, the second movement data, and/or the time.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one embodiment of the invention, methodologies and mechanisms are provided that enable methods, systems and software for supporting or implementing functionality to intercept a phone call and/or data transmission in a cellular network and direct it to at least one receivers' VoIP account if the account is active and provides VoIP connectivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of identifying data delivery parameters relating to delivery of data accessible from a network location via a communications service provider. Embodiments of the invention are particularly well suited to identifying delivery parameters when the delivery of data is metered, such as when data are delivered to terminals connected to mobile networks.

Abstract: Method and system for targeted advertising of goods and services to users of mobile terminals, based for example on the users' profile. Goods and services are marketed to particular target groups of users sharing a common profile which may be selected to increase the likelihood of the users responding to the advertisements and purchasing the advertised goods and services. The common profile of users may be based on the amount of pre-paid credit available to each user. An advantage of such targeted advertising is that only advertisements for goods and services which particular users can afford, are delivered to these users.

Abstract: System and method for managing distribution of content such as television programs to portable multi-media devices which are capable of using such content and communicating includes a broadcast management system arranged to manage delivery of content from content sources to the devices, an account management system arranged to manage requests for use of the content from the devices and manage communications to and from the devices, and a processor coupled to the account management system and arranged to analyze requests to use content relative to information about users of the devices in order to determine whether use of the content by the users can be sponsored. If so, an advertisement is delivered to that user's device and the device presents the advertisement to the user as a condition for use of the content.

Abstract: System and method for managing distribution of content such as television programs to portable multi-media devices which are capable of using such content and communicating includes a broadcast management system arranged to manage delivery of content from content sources to the devices, an account management system arranged to manage requests for use of the content from the devices and manage communications to and from the devices, and a processor coupled to the account management system and arranged to analyze requests to use content relative to information about users of the devices in order to determine whether use of the content by the users can be sponsored. If so, an advertisement is delivered to that user's device and the device presents the advertisement to the user as a condition for use of the content.

Abstract: An interactive system and method for controlling access to a plurality of communications sessions involving a plurality of users including controlling access to a plurality of communications sessions, each of said communications sessions being for access by a plurality of users, wherein data identifying said plurality of communications sessions have been stored in association with data indicative of one or more characteristics thereof. The method includes receiving a request to initiate communications among members of a group of users, wherein said request includes data identifying the group of users, responsive to receiving said request, selecting a communications session on the basis of data identifying the group and at least some of said stored data indicative of characteristics of a given communications session, and transmitting messages to at least some members of the group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for profiling recipients into recipient categories on the basis of responses to content items provided to users. The profiling is based on rankings that are assigned to the content items, recipient categories, links between the content items and links between the content items and recipient categories. In one embodiment the ranking of a given content item is calculated on the basis of rankings of other content items having a link to the given content item, together with the ranking of the link between the content items, while the ranking of a given respondent in respect of a given recipient category is calculated on the basis of rankings of content items and/or categories that have a link to that recipient category. The links between content items and to the recipient categories indicate a particular response, by the respondent, in respect of content items.

Abstract: A method of transmitting messages in a telecommunication system includes a first network offering circuit-switched services, a second network offering packet-switched services, and at least one mobile station supporting the first and the second network. When the need arises to transmit at least one message, a check is made to see if the mobile station is attached to the second network. The message is transmitted to the second network if the mobile station is attached to the second network. The message is transmitted to the first network in case of a failure to transmit the message via the second network.

Abstract: Various techniques for service access point configuration for mobile terminals of wireless systems are provided. Pre-configured service access point settings may be provided on a multimedia memory card with a client application capable of configuring the service access point settings in the mobile terminal from the pre-configured service access point settings on the multimedia memory card. Over-the-air updating of service access point settings may be performed by communication between a service access point and a mobile terminal or a client application on the mobile terminal for automatically configuring service access point settings on the mobile terminal based upon information provided by the service access point. Service content specific pricing in the mobile domain is also provided. Service content specific pricing content delivery may be provided through a particular service access point configured for the service content specific pricing.

Abstract: Methodologies, systems and software support or implement functionality to provide sponsored browsing of web/WAP sites and/or services for mobile device users wherein web sites are selected for browsing in dependence on a data size requirement for providing access to content available from a given web/WAP site.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are concerned with a method and a system for scheduling the transmission of messages to a subscriber in a communications network based on communications events determined to have occurred from communications events generated by the communications network. The method includes identifying a communications event as one of a plurality of predetermined types of communications events on the basis of at least one said identified current or previous communications session, and, responsive to the identified communications event triggering a scheduling process for scheduling transmission of a message to the subscriber, in which the scheduling process is dependent on the type of communications event.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for managing a subscriber connection, the device including a mechanism for granting connection services to the subscriber connection, mechanism for monitoring reception behavior concerning predetermined messages conveyed to the subscriber connection, and a mechanism for controlling a further connection service grant to the subscriber connection based on the reception behavior.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for ranking search results and is particularly, but not exclusively, suited to providing search results when the delivery of data corresponding to the search results is metered, such as when data are delivered to terminals connected to mobile networks.

Abstract: Arrangement and method for providing content to multimedia devices, in particular mobile multimedia devices, wherein a content portal provides content to the devices in a form requiring a rights object to enable use thereof, a rights object portal provides rights objects to the devices and advertisements which are associated with the rights objects are also provided. Upon receipt of the rights object with an associated advertisement, the user is exposed to the advertisement in conjunction with use of the content.