Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to mobile-originated short message services are provided. In an example, a method for improving Short Message Service (SMS) availability by mobile equipment (ME) includes determining the ME has a Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) list, receiving an over-the-air update identifying an update to a Short Message Service Center (SMSC) address (e.g., due to roaming), and automatically updating the SMSC address in the FDN list. The updating of the SMSC address in the FDN list can include adding the SMSC address to the FDN list, with or without replacing another SMSC address. The method can further include detecting that the ME has an FDN mode enabled; transmitting an SMS message using the updated the SMSC address; presenting, via a user interface, a user notification stating that the SMSC address is updated; or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Methods and devices provide a virtual peripheral hub and services enabling remote access to peripherals commonly connected to personal computers in a manner that simplifies device networking. A virtual peripheral hub device may include a processor and wireless communication transceivers configured to connect to cellular and/or WiFi networks to access a remote server, and wired and/or wireless local networks for connecting to peripheral devices. The virtual peripheral hub device may plug into a power source (e.g., a wall socket or cigarette lighter), connect to a peripheral device, and be configured to enable any computer attached to a local area network or the Internet to use or access the peripheral device. An associated server-based service enables discovery of the virtual peripheral hub device and connected peripherals. The associated server-based server may provide the drivers for various peripherals, store and forward data, and provide remote access to the various peripherals.

Abstract: Methods and devices provide a virtual peripheral hub and services enabling remote access to peripherals commonly connected to personal computers in a manner that simplifies device networking. A virtual peripheral hub device may include a processor and wireless communication transceivers configured to connect to cellular and/or WiFi networks to access a remote server, and wired and/or wireless local networks for connecting to peripheral devices. The virtual peripheral hub device may plug into a power source (e.g., a wall socket or cigarette lighter), connect to a peripheral device, and be configured to enable any computer attached to a local area network or the Internet to use or access the peripheral device. An associated server-based service enables discovery of the virtual peripheral hub device and connected peripherals. The associated server-based server may provide the drivers for various peripherals, store and forward data, and provide remote access to the various peripherals.