Abstract: A computing system is described that includes a main system bus that remains active while said computing system operates within a non main CPU/OS based operational state. The computing system also includes a controller that operates functional tasks while the computing system is within the non main CPU/OS based operational state. The computing system also includes an I/O unit coupled to the main system bus that remains active while the computing system operates within the non main CPU/OS based operational state.

Abstract: A method is described that involves operating a computing system within a normal on state and transitioning from the normal on state to a main CPU/OS based state. In the main CPU/OS based state one or more components of the computing system are inactivated so as to cause the computing system to consume less power in the main CPU/OS based state than in the normal on state. The computing system is able to execute software application routines on a main CPU and a main OS of the computing system while in the main CPU/OS based state.

Abstract: An apparatus for visually authenticating a user, the apparatus including a digital device, a camera coupled to said digital device, and an identity module coupled to said digital device and including a secured memory with a photo image of the user stored therein.

Abstract: A method is described that involves operating a computing system within a normal on state and transitioning from the normal on state to a main CPU/OS based state. In the main CPU/OS based state one or more components of the computing system are inactivated so as to cause the computing system to consume less power in the main CPU/OS based state than in the normal on state. The computing system is able to execute software application routines on a main CPU and a main OS of the computing system while in the main CPU/OS based state.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a usage analysis engine may be capable of receiving data on the environment of the apparatus, the data used to create a profile. The usage analysis engine may be further capable of correlating a present profile with previous profiles. The apparatus may take some action or prohibits some action based on the correlation of the present profile with the previous profiles provided by the usage analysis engine and may take no action based on lack of correlation of the present profile with the previous profiles provided by the usage analysis engine.

Abstract: A method, machine readable medium, and system are disclosed. In one embodiment the method comprises sending a message on a wireless network to a mobile computer and disabling the mobile computer upon receipt of the message.

Abstract: In some embodiments, content is cached on behalf of a mobile device. The cached content is downloaded to the mobile device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and system enable users to utilize their personal computers (“PCs”) to manage incoming cell phone calls. A cell phone may be coupled to a PC, and the PC may be configured to notify the user of incoming calls or to automatically respond to incoming calls. If the user is notified, an application on the PC may enable the user to view information associated with the call, and select a response option to handle the call. If the PC is configured to respond automatically, the PC may select an appropriate response for the incoming call.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a user to interface with a mobile computing device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises sharing a Bluetooth communications module between a primary processor system and a secondary processor system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a user to interface with a mobile computing device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises sharing a GPRS communications module between a primary processor system and a secondary processor system.

Abstract: A system, method, apparatus, means, and computer program code for efficiently promoting use of a financial product (e.g., credit card). According to embodiments of the present invention, an entity may have multiple offers that the entity can make regarding a financial product, each of which may product different results, have different costs, or satisfy different entity requirement(s) or objective(s). Prior to making an offer regarding the financial product, the entity may determine which one or more of the available offers complies with or best meets the requirement(s) or objective(s) and conduct a promotional campaign in accordance with the identified offer(s).

Abstract: A system, method, apparatus, means, and computer program code for efficiently promoting use of a financial product (e.g., credit card). According to embodiments of the present invention, an entity may receive information regarding past responses by recipients of one or more prior promotional communications. From this and other data regarding the recipients, statistically significant variables can be determined that can be used to indicate future responses by potential recipients of other promotional communications and likelihood of obtaining a desired response from different groups of recipients.