Abstract: A method including defining mappings between coordinates of interest and fake location areas. The method may further include providing an application to a terminal, and distributing the mappings to the terminal. The method may further include receiving a location update generated from the terminal, wherein the location update is based upon a fake location area, and determining location information of the terminal based upon the location update.

Abstract: A method of allocating a routing identifier to a subscription (FIG. 2) in order for an application server (218) to be able to send a message to or call a mobile terminal (108) comprising the steps of sending a request for the routing identifier from the application server to a subscription database (step 1); selecting a routing identifier (steps 2 and 3); using the request to create an association between the routing identifier and a subscription identifier in the subscription database (steps 2 and 3); and de-allocating the routing identifier once message sending or calling is complete (step 7).

Abstract: A method including defining mappings between coordinates of interest and fake location areas. The method may further include providing an application to a terminal, and distributing the mappings to the terminal. The method may further include receiving a location update generated from the terminal, wherein the location update is based upon a fake location area, and determining location information of the terminal based upon the location update.

Abstract: Systems and methods, applicable, for example, in employing a user's social network in providing that user with results to searches for individuals, businesses, content (e.g., pictures, music, software, and/or the like), and/or the like. Further, systems and methods whereby, for example, information regarding individuals having social connection to individuals, businesses, and/or the like identified via such search may be available.

Abstract: Systems and methods, applicable, for example, in employing a user's social network in providing that user with results to searches for individuals, businesses, content (e.g., pictures, music, software, and/or the like), and/or the like. Further, systems and methods whereby, for example, information regarding individuals having social connection to individuals, businesses, and/or the like identified via such search may be available.

Abstract: A system for generating a relational indicator based on analysis of at least one telecommunications event between a first party and a second party, comprises: a relation management engine which is configured to process first content characteristics extracted from a plurality of telecommunications events to produce a first relation parameter and to process second content characteristics extracted from the plurality of telecommunications events to produce a second relation parameter; a terminal device configured to use the first and second relation parameters to generate the relational indicator.

Abstract: A method of allocating a routing identifier to a subscription (FIG. 2) in order for an application server (218) to be able to send a message to or call a mobile terminal (108) comprising the steps of sending a request for the routing identifier from the application server to a subscription database (step 1); selecting a routing identifier (steps 2 and 3); using the request to create an association between the routing identifier and a subscription identifier in the subscription database (steps 2 and 3); and de-allocating the routing identifier once message sending or calling is complete (step 7).

Abstract: The invention enables a service provider to authorise a service to access a resource or function provided by a service provider based on a resource owner's consent, wherein the consent takes into account both to the identity of the service requesting the access and the identity of the user of the requesting service. The invention separates the service access process into a first step in which the requesting service is granted access on the condition that the access is made in the name of a defined user, and a second step in which the user of the requesting service authorises the requesting service to access the resource in the requesting user's name.

Abstract: A system for generating a relational indicator based on analysis of at least one telecommunications event between a first party and a second party, comprises: a relation management engine which is configured to process first content characteristics extracted from a plurality of telecommunications events to produce a first relation parameter and to process second content characteristics extracted from the plurality of telecommunications events to produce a second relation parameter; a terminal device configured to use the first and second relation parameters to generate the relational indicator.

Abstract: A method of modifying a command sequence comprising a plurality of commands, the commands having a schedule by which they are to be executed, comprising the steps of transforming the commands into in-time sub-commands which have to be executed according to the schedule and preparation sub-commands which are not constrained to be executed according to the schedule; and adjusting the order of the sub-commands so that estimated periods during which the sub-command components of the second type are executed do not overlap with the periods during which the sub-command components of the first type are executed.

Abstract: Provided are apparatuses and methods in a mobile communication and content capturing device for controlling ownership and use of captured content. A mobile device capturing content of a user of a target device may automatically request authorization to use and own the captured content from the target device and user. The mobile device may detect the target device by comparing metadata associated with the captured content with device information of a target device. Alternatively, the capture device may communicate with a server to facilitate the authorization request process. The capture device may further establish a piconet with one or more intermediate wireless devices to detect and request authorization from a target device outside of the capture device's wireless range. Tokens may further be implemented to reduce transmission and processing times of various communication information including authorization requests and content files.

Abstract: Provided are apparatuses and methods in a mobile communication and content capturing device for controlling ownership and use of captured content. A mobile device capturing content of a user of a target device may automatically request authorization to use and own the captured content from the target device and user. The mobile device may detect the target device by comparing metadata associated with the captured content with device information of a target device. Alternatively, the capture device may communicate with a server to facilitate the authorization request process. The capture device may further establish a piconet with one or more intermediate wireless devices to detect and request authorization from a target device outside of the capture device's wireless range. Tokens may further be implemented to reduce transmission and processing times of various communication information including authorization requests and content files.

Abstract: Systems and methods employable, for example, in performing various operations in a network environment (e.g., a peer-to-peer environment). Such operations can include, for example, searching for downloadable entities, conveying information regarding available entities, conveying information regarding nodes, handling node registration, handling node deregistration, handling node deactivation, handling node activation, performing reclustering, and/or the like.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided that includes one or more resources configured for consuming an advertisement. In addition, the mobile terminal includes a processor configured for operating a client application that is configured for receiving an advertisement and directing the one or more resources to consume the advertisement. In response to consumption of the advertisement, the client application may receive a representation of a first benefit at the mobile terminal. The client application is also configured for forwarding the advertisement to another, destination mobile terminal for consumption thereat. In this regard forwarding the advertisement may include forwarding a representation of a second benefit. The representations are configured for a user of the mobile terminal to realize the first and second benefits.

Abstract: A server of an operator of a resource is provided that includes a processor configured for operating a service provider application, which is configured for receiving one or more advertisements that are directed to one or more advertised products or services, and are received from one or more advertising merchants. The service provider application is also configured for receiving an indication of a mobile terminal attempting to access the resource of the operator, and for pushing one or more of the received advertisements from the operator to the mobile terminal in response thereto. The advertisement(s) having been pushed to the mobile terminal for consumption thereat, the service provider application is further configured for providing a user of the mobile terminal with a discount in a cost associated with the mobile terminal accessing the resource of the operator in response to at least a partial consumption of the advertisement(s).

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods for identifying company content and facilitating advertising in response. The company or other entity can provide reference media to devices, which is stored at the device(s). Media occurring within a vicinity of the device is recorded by the device. The recorded media is compared to the reference media to identify any matching media, and information pertaining to matching occurrences of the recorded media and the reference media is transmitted. A designated server system or local system provides a company database that can receive the information, and in response may provide links for association with the device-recorded media. In this manner, the devices gather media and ultimately obtain links to the company(s) associated with the recorded media.

Abstract: Provided are apparatuses and methods in a mobile communication and content capturing device for controlling ownership and use of captured content. A mobile device capturing content of a user of a target device may automatically request authorization to use and own the captured content from the target device and user. The mobile device may detect the target device by comparing metadata associated with the captured content with device information of a target device. Alternatively, the capture device may communicate with a server to facilitate the authorization request process. The capture device may further establish a piconet with one or more intermediate wireless devices to detect and request authorization from a target device outside of the capture device's wireless range. Tokens may further be implemented to reduce transmission and processing times of various communication information including authorization requests and content files.

Abstract: Systems and methods applicable, for instance, in operation control functionality. For example, a node and/or other computer might maintain one or more node information arrays, might provide some or all of one or more node information arrays to other nodes and/or other computers, and/or might receive some or all of one or more node information arrays from other nodes and/or other computers. Node information arrays might, for example, be employed in a number of ways. For instance, a node and/or other computer might employ some or all of maintained node information arrays and/or some or all of received node information arrays in making one or more determinations regarding its operation. One or more search operations might, for example, be performed.

Abstract: Systems and methods, applicable, for example, in employing a user's social network in providing that user with results to searches for individuals, businesses, content (e.g., pictures, music, software, and/or the like), and/or the like. Further, systems and methods whereby, for example, information regarding individuals having social connection to individuals, businesses, and/or the like identified via such search may be available.

Abstract: Systems and methods employable, for example, in performing various operations in a network environment (e.g., a peer-to-peer environment). Such operations can include, for example, searching for downloadable entities, conveying information regarding available entities, conveying information regarding nodes, handling node registration, handling node deregistration, handling node passivation, handling node depassivation, performing reclustering, and/or the like.