Abstract: A method and system for effecting a security web upon multiple devices. In one embodiment of the invention, multiple devices are enabled to respond as authorized members of a security web such that each device acts as a co-monitoring device within the web. Further, each device transmits an identifiable RF signal at regular time intervals and is enabled to search for the transmitted RF signal from every other device within the security web. Next the invention determines a non-authorized loss of proximity from the web of any of the devices of the web. Upon determining a non-authorized loss of proximity of any device, the invention provides for at least one of the devices of the web to initiate an event.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated, mobile method for remotely managing the resources of a job-based business through real-time allocation of the resources among a set of user-defined virtual spending accounts. The method enables the user to establish two layers of virtual accounts. One layer comprises job accounts that represent individual jobs or projects. The other layer comprises allocation accounts that represent categories of transactions such as “materials,” “labor,” “facilities,” and “insurance.” The user uses these virtual accounts in conjunction with actual accounts to track the user's transactions in real time. The user may also use the present invention to create and remotely transmit purchase orders and invoices, keep a record of employees, enter employee time sheets, process payroll, and allocate and reconcile incoming and outgoing transactions between the various virtual accounts.

Abstract: Methods and systems for electronic coupon issuance transmission and management. Wireless vendor devices and wireless purchaser devices transmit electronic coupons at a point of sale for coupon redemption. Further processing of the electronic coupon information may be performed with the purchaser device or with a secondary computing device after subsequent coupon transmission to that secondary device. The electronic coupons may incorporate a numerous variety of discount types as well as include various information such as purchaser profiles and coupon use histories. The electronic coupons may either be stored locally on the purchaser device or be a reference location on a network for the merchant to get coupon information from. The electronic coupons are also designed to allow the individual purchaser to automatically organize his or her coupons. Some electronic coupons can additionally be set to automatically delete upon expiration.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that provide for automated financial resource allocation and accountability among various groups of budgeted accounts, which are overlaid on at least one actual account. The method provides for the user to establish the accounts to be budgeted. The user then establishes a preset spending allocation amount for each account. Each time the user makes a spending allocation for that particular account, the account reflects the amount spent and notifies the user of the remaining amount allocated for that account during a given period. Thus, the user has a more accurate accounting of an established budget with respect to the established accounts, the resources allocated to each account, and the funds actually spent from each account.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for revising and minimizing renegotiations of a data transfer rate for wireless-capable modems transceiving data over a wireless communication channel via a wireless transceiver. When a wireless-capable modem presents a favorable signal-to-noise ratio resulting from a stationary or near stationary position, higher data transfer rates are employed for data exchange. When varying signal-to-noise ratios are detected designating mobility of the wireless-capable modem, then a reduced mobility data transfer rate is employed to provide a sustained data transfer rate for the duration of the mobility without oscillating between differing data transfer rates thereby incurring the significant renegotiation down-time due to fluctuating signal quality. The mobility detection and reduction in the data transfer rate to a more reliable level during mobility is performed automatically without user intervention.

Abstract: A reconfigurable communication interface system is provided comprising a reconfigurable communication interface device and a communication adapter cable. The reconfigurable communication interface device contains means to identify a valid communication adapter cable. After an attached communication adapter cable is recognized as valid, operational values are downloaded from outside the communication interface device and the communication interface device software is reconfigured. Operational values may be loaded from the communication adapter cable or from the host computer. Adapter cables for a wide variety of applications such as various telephone networks, various cellular telephones, Ethernet networks, PBX type networks, ISDN type networks, optical networks, or other LAN and WAN type networks are provided.