Abstract: A service control point transmits a recharge request message or advice of charge to a mobile client resident in a wireless communications device. The message is first received by a wireless telephony application server that then forwards the message to a wireless access protocol gateway. The wireless access protocol gateway then sends the request to the mobile client. The user of the mobile client responds with an affirmative or negative answer to the request to recharge the prepaid telephone airtime account. The service control point then either recharges the account as instructed or lets the account expire, depending on the response from the user.

Abstract: An appliance security system to secure appliances such as air or water heaters, air conditioners, pumps, cooling, cooking or washing appliances against theft from building sites. The system includes a lock means acting on control means of the appliance, and code entry means wherein entry of the code into the code entry means permanently deactivates the lock. This is performed by an authorised person after the risk of theft has diminished.

Abstract: A wireless access protocol-capable telephone provides the ability to conference call numerous individuals. While maintaining the conference call, the telephone user simultaneously uses the wireless access protocol browser to perform data communication. The user then relays the information accumulated from the data communication back to the conference call.