Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a first computing device (110) and from a second computing device (118), using a short-range wireless communication unit of the first computing device (110), data including state information of the second computing device (118) and identification information for the second computing device (118). The method also includes, responsive to a distance between the first computing device (110) and the second computing device (118) satisfying a threshold distance, determining a particular template graphical user interface from a plurality of template graphical user interfaces. The method also includes determining one or more operations the second computing device (118) is configured to perform. The method further includes outputting a graphical user interface (114) associated with the remote computing device (118).

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a first computing device (110) and from a second computing device (118), using a short-range wireless communication unit of the first computing device (110), data including state information of the second computing device (118) and identification information for the second computing device (118). The method also includes, responsive to a distance between the first computing device (110) and the second computing device (118) satisfying a threshold distance, determining a particular template graphical user interface from a plurality of template graphical user interfaces. The method also includes determining one or more operations the second computing device (118) is configured to perform. The method further includes outputting a graphical user interface (114) associated with the remote computing device (118).

Abstract: In general, the subject matter described in this disclosure can be embodied in methods, devices, and program products for modifying interactions between a mobile device and a peripheral device based on proximity. The mobile device monitors a wireless communication channel and receives a transmission from the peripheral device over the channel indicating that the mobile device is located within a first zone of proximity to the peripheral device. The mobile device determines distance values between the devices. When the mobile device determines that a distance value satisfies a threshold value, the mobile device visually indicates that it is within a second zone of proximity to the peripheral device. As a result of the mobile device receiving data from the peripheral device using a second communication protocol, the mobile device determines that it is located within a third zone of proximity to the peripheral device, and performs an action.

Abstract: A method in an electronic device for adapting a graphical effect used in a Graphical User Interface, GUI, comprised in the electronic device for interacting with a user of the electronic device is provided. The electronic device is associated with at least one database. At least one software application using the graphical effect is running on the electronic device. The electronic device is adapted to detect a number of times the at least one application is started, save the detected number of times in the at least one database, and change a time for the graphical effect to be shown based on the detected number of times the at least one application is started, whereby performance of the graphical effect is improved.

Abstract: A method in an electronic device for adapting a graphical effect used in a Graphical User Interface, GUI, comprised in the electronic device for interacting with a user of the electronic device is provided. The electronic device is associated with at least one database. At least one software application using the graphical effect is running on the electronic device. The electronic device is adapted to detect a number of times the at least one application is started, save the detected number of times in the at least one database, and change a time for the graphical effect to be shown based on the detected number of times the at least one application is started, whereby performance of the graphical effect is improved.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining contact information for individuals using an electronic device is disclosed. The user creates a user profile and storing the profile in the electronic device and creates a preference list of desired characteristics and storing the list in the electronic device; The electronic device registers with a communication system wherein the user profile and the preference list is sent to the communication system. The electronic device receives contact information for all registered users of the communication system who have at least a predetermined percentages of desired characteristics based on a comparison of their user profile and the preference list.

Abstract: A system, method and computer application for electronic equipment 10 having a contact-less user input device that is capable of detecting and/or sensing user movement (e.g., gestures) and controlling one or more parameters associated with the electronic equipment and/or being executed on the electronic equipment based at least in part on the detected and/or sensed user movement is disclosed. A predetermined movement may be detected by the movement detection circuitry (e.g., camera, infrared sensors, etc.) and a corresponding user controllable feature or parameter of the electronic equipment and/or application program may be controlled based upon the detected predetermined movement. The controllable feature may vary based upon the type of application being executed by the electronic equipment and velocity and/or acceleration of the object being detected.

Abstract: An electronic equipment includes a monitor circuit and a message generation circuit. The monitor circuit is operative to obtain information corresponding to media content reproduced by the electronic equipment, and the message generation circuit is operative to include the obtained information in an outgoing message.