Abstract: A method and system are provided which enable an alternative identifier to be used instead of a normally used identifier such as a personal identification number (PIN) in a peer-to-peer (P2P)-based system. The alternative identifier can be used to avoid divulging the normally used identifier and can be cancelled or de-activated at a later time or can be converted to the normally used identifier at a later point.

Abstract: A method is provided for associating information with a contact profile on an electronic communication device. The method comprises enabling content in a first application on a communication device to be selected; enabling selected content to be stored in association with a contact profile for a contact associated with the first application; and making at least a portion of the selected content available to a second application associated with the contact to enable the at least a portion of the selected content to be used with the second application. An electronic communication device and computer readable medium for implementing the method are also provided.

Abstract: A method and system are provided which enable an alternative identifier to be used instead of a normally used identifier such as a personal identification number (PIN) in a peer-to-peer (P2P)-based system. The alternative identifier can be used to avoid divulging the normally used identifier and can be cancelled or de-activated at a later time or can be converted to the normally used identifier at a later point.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for operating a computing device, e.g. for instant messaging. In one example, a method comprises providing an option to enable data for an electronic group to be removed when a member leaves the electronic group, and removing the data when the member leaves. In another example, a method comprises determining a capacity indicative of a number of members permitted in an electronic group, and displaying the capacity on the computing device.

Abstract: A system and method are provided that use visually distinguishable identifiers already associated with particular contacts or groups of contacts to selectively associate a particular contact or group with event notifications displayed in the ribbon. In this way, the user can, at a glance, not only be notified of a new event, but also determine the origin of the event notification to provide better context for determining whether or not they wish to access and view the new event or update or whether this can be deferred.