Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, from a remote communication device and at a server system, information that indicates a unique identifier for a physical item that corresponds to media content, the identifier differing from identifiers for other physical items that correspond to the same content; associating the received information with an account of a first user of a hosted internet service; and subsequently providing, by the hosted internet service, content that matches the content that corresponds to the physical item, based on a determination that the received information authorizes the first user to obtain the content provided by the hosted internet service.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, from a remote communication device and at a server system, information that indicates a unique identifier for a physical item that corresponds to media content, the identifier differing from identifiers for other physical items that correspond to the same content; associating the received information with an account of a first user of a hosted internet service; and subsequently providing, by the hosted internet service, content that matches the content that corresponds to the physical item, based on a determination that the received information authorizes the first user to obtain the content provided by the hosted internet service.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, from a remote communication device and at a server system, information that indicates a unique identifier for a physical item that corresponds to media content, the identifier differing from identifiers for other physical items that correspond to the same content; associating the received information with an account of a first user of a hosted internet service; and subsequently providing, by the hosted internet service, content that matches the content that corresponds to the physical item, based on a determination that the received information authorizes the first user to obtain the content provided by the hosted internet service.

Abstract: A device is provided that includes a microphone, a surface, an accelerometer or transducer, and a processor. The surface may be substantially transparent and have a side that is exposed to an external environment. The accelerometer or transducer may be coupled to the side of the surface that is exposed to the external environment and it may be utilized to obtain at least one measurement of acceleration of the surface based on an acoustic vibration. The processor may receive the accelerometer's or transducer's measurement and an input from the microphone. The processor may generate an output based on the accelerometer or transducer measurement and microphone input.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for a high fidelity voicemail system. In one aspect, a method includes detecting, by a caller device, a prompt to leave a voicemail message. The method further includes generating, by the caller device, a recording of the voicemail message based on detecting the prompt. The method further includes storing, by the caller device, the recording of the voicemail message. The method further includes transmitting, by the caller device, the stored recording of the voicemail message.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes receiving, from a remote communication device and at a server system, information that indicates a unique identifier for a physical item that corresponds to media content, the identifier differing from identifiers for other physical items that correspond to the same content; associating the received information with an account of a first user of a hosted internet service; and subsequently providing, by the hosted internet service, content that matches the content that corresponds to the physical item, based on a determination that the received information authorizes the first user to obtain the content provided by the hosted internet service.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for a high fidelity voicemail system. In one aspect, a method includes detecting, by a caller device, a prompt to leave a voicemail message. The method further includes generating, by the caller device, a recording of the voicemail message based on detecting the prompt. The method further includes storing, by the caller device, the recording of the voicemail message. The method further includes transmitting, by the caller device, the stored recording of the voicemail message.

Abstract: An apparatus is described comprising: a data processing device comprising a base with a plurality of input elements configured thereon, and an adjustable display having a display screen for displaying text and graphics, the display cooperatively engaged with the base to move from between a first position, in which none, or only a subset of the input elements are accessible, to a second position, in which all of the input elements are accessible; and a first support arm having a first end and a second end, the first support arm pivotally coupled to the base at the first end at a pivot point, and engaged with a first track on the display at the second end, wherein during movement of the display from the first position to the second position, the first support arm pivots around the pivot point at the first end and runs along the first track at the second end, thereby guiding and supporting the display during the movement.

Abstract: A system and method of controlling a personal electronic device is described. The system includes a personal electronic device coupled to a sensor that can detect a safety signal. The system can also include a safety signal source.

Abstract: A method for preserving data on a portable apparatus having a limited power source is disclosed comprising: detecting that power available in the power source has reached a threshold value; and saving data stored in a volatile memory on the portable apparatus to a server.

Abstract: A system and method of transcoding a telephone number from a Web page is disclosed. First a Web page that includes a telephone number is received. The telephone number is then identified. The Web page is then edited to convert the identified telephone number to a link to a dialing application.

Abstract: A portal device is described comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive data transmitted from a portal server on which a user of the portal device is registered, the data being identified by the user upon registering a user account with the portal server.

Abstract: A method is described, comprising: forwarding a request for data to an Internet site on behalf of a portal device; receiving the data from the Internet site on behalf of the portal device; converting the requested data to a format which the portal device can interpret to produce converted data; and transmitting the converted data to the portal device.

Abstract: A method is described, comprising: searching for portable device software configured on a client; automatically installing the portable device software if the portable device software is not configured on the client; searching for a portable device attached to the client; and logging in a user of the portable device upon identifying the portable device.

Abstract: A portal device is described comprising: a processor; and a memory for storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive data transmitted from a portal server on which a user of the portal device is registered, the data being identified by the user upon registering a user account with the portal server.

Abstract: A method for preserving data on a portable apparatus having a limited power source is disclosed comprising: detecting that power available in the power source has reached a threshold value; and saving data stored in a volatile memory on the portable apparatus to a server.

Abstract: A system and method of transcoding a telephone number from a Web page is disclosed. First a Web page that includes a telephone number is received. The telephone number is then identified. The Web page is then edited to convert the identified telephone number to a link to a dialing application.