Abstract: An end user/station can dynamically control the service levels to/from a second user/station (i.e., locally or remotely controlling service levels). The service levels being provided over packet based networks (which may include Internet Protocol (IP) networks). Dynamic control may be provided for either or both of the service level (e.g., priority of transmission, class or type of service, bandwidth, etc.) and allocation of the costs associated with the service levels provided to users of the embodiments. In some embodiments, users, subscribing to a level of service (e.g., a set bandwidth and/or type of service) can request and obtain a different (e.g., better or worse) level of service (e.g., higher bandwidth access, higher priority of transmissions, etc.) for each call or session between the user and a called station over the packet network. Moreover, the level of service provided for the upstream direction (i.e.

Abstract: Methods are provided which employ call redirection to provide services such as personal mobility, terminal mobility and call distribution in a packet-based network such as the Internet, or an intranet.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a device which may, during online communications, retrieve content and an online/offline agent tailored to the retrieved content, interactive application and the device being used. Once retrieved the content is stored in memory and the online/offline agent commences execution. The device may go offline while a user interacts with the content and the online/offline agent tracks and stores the user's interactions. At any point the device may go back online (as a result of, for example, a user's selection or instructions) and communicate with a synchronization server a device adapted to receive and interpret tracked data. Once in communication, the device uploads tracked data and, in some instances, receives additional instructions or content responsive to the tracked data uploaded. Additionally, and in some embodiments of the present invention, the device is enabled to communicate with other similar devices.

Abstract: Methods are provided which employ call redirection to provide services such as personal mobility, terminal mobility and call distribution in a packet-based network such as the Internet, or an intranet.