Abstract: The invention relates to a method for maintaining a first data transmission connection from a terminal (MS) to a telecommunication network (NW1). In the method, at least a second data transmission connection is also set up between said terminal (MS) and telecommunication network (NW1). In the method, the first data transmission connection is interrupted for the time of the second data transmission connection. Furthermore, in the method, a message for maintaining the first data transmission connection is set up in the terminal (MS) in connection with setting up of the second data transmission connection. The generation of said message for maintaining the first data transmission connection is started in the terminal (MS).

Abstract: A method and system are adapted to reserve a user's personal time in an electronic schedule of the user. This is done by recording an amount of the user's personal time, and storing at least one respective interval of time during which that amount of personal time is reserved. Each amount of the personal time is less than the respective interval of time. Moreover, the method and system encompass receiving an electronic inquiry about the user's availability for a booking, and then determining or indicating whether the amount of personal time can fit within the respective interval in order to accommodate the booking without any scheduling conflict. A computer readable medium is also provided for implementing this invention, and a device for reserving the user's personal time is included as well.