Abstract: An advanced search system for UPnP media items such as audio and video. According to the present invention, a content directory service of a UPnP media server is capable of creating various “favorite” lists of most requested, accessed and/or played media items. A UPnP AV control point, when entering a UPnP network including the media server, can request a particular favorite list based upon a wide variety of criteria. In response to this request, the UPnP media server can provide the UPnP AV control point with the requested favorite list.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, method and computer product and medium are provided to implement transmission of information indicating at least a location of a user device; and reception of a broadcast in a selected region from a plurality of broadcast regions in response to the transmitted information. The broadcast includes personalized service for the user of the user device.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to link two Universal Plug and Play (“UPnP”) networks to enable the devices in one to communicate directly with the devices in the other. Specifically, a mobile station visiting a first UPnP network may establish communication with a second UPnP network via Web Services (“WS”) protocol with a network gateway of the second UPnP network. The UPnP devices in the first UPnP network can then communicate with those in the second. According to another aspect, a secure communication link is provided between the UPnP network and the remotely located mobile station. Specifically, a network gateway acts as an entry point to the UPnP network and authenticates and authorizes messages from the mobile station. According to yet another aspect, a mobile station lacking UPnP capabilities can communicate with UPnP devices using a network gateway that converts between WS messages and UPnP commands.