Abstract: A system for diagnosing and repairing vehicles is provided. An example apparatus includes a vehicle interface configured to transmit one or more instructions to an adaptor connected to a vehicle and retrieve an indication of one or more diagnostic trouble codes from the adaptor. The apparatus includes a communication module configured to transmit the diagnostic trouble codes to a remote server along with a user identifier or a vehicle identification number, and receive repair information from the remote server. The apparatus further includes a user interface configured to receive user requests for information and to display information regarding the adaptor, the vehicle information, the one or more diagnostic trouble codes, and/or the repair information. Finally, the apparatus includes a memory and a processor configured to control the vehicle interface, the communication module, the user interface, and the memory.

Abstract: A remote machine (10) communicates with a server (24). A mobile telecommunications module (14) is used to send a unstructured supplementary services data (USSD) message from the remote machine, and the remote machine then switches off. By polling the server (24), using USSD, the mobile telecommunications module (14) can be kept normally off, saving power.

Abstract: A method of activation of a SIM in a mobile device includes sending an authentication request 30 from the SIM 4 in a mobile device 2 to an HLR 22 corresponding to the mobile network operator of the SIM 4. When the HLR 22 does not contain a record that the SIM is activated, not merely does the HLR 22 return a rejection of the authentication request but additionally a provisioning request 32 to provisioning server 24 is automatically made. The provisioning server 24 then, in response to the provisioning request, updates the HLR so that the HLR does contain a record 23 that the SIM is activated such that subsequent authentication requests from the SIM are not rejected by the HLR. In this way, the SIM is not activated before activation needed. This is of particular utility where the SIM is installed by the manufacturer in M2M apparatus.

Abstract: A multi-IMSI SIM 2 includes a CPU 9 and code 8 arranged to select one of the IMSIs and a network for data communication. The selection may in particular be on the basis of network signal strength, reliability, and/or cost.

Abstract: A method of routing a roaming cellular data terminal (12), for example an M2M device or telephone handset to an APN includes providing a DNS 20 in a roaming network 2 which resolves a FQDN to a local POP remote 22 from the home POP 18 in home network 6.

Abstract: Apparatus for analysing the operation by a user of a temperature management system for heating and/or cooling a space within a building. The apparatus comprises a data processing arrangement configured to analyse a user control input to determine whether it corresponds to predetermined category of user input. If so, it calculates a value relating to the effect of the user control input on the energy consumption of the system over a subsequent time period and generates an output signal to cause a message to be delivered to the user comprising the calculated value.

Abstract: A system for diagnosing and repairing vehicles is provided. An example apparatus includes a vehicle interface configured to transmit one or more instructions to an adaptor connected to a vehicle and retrieve an indication of one or more diagnostic trouble codes from the adaptor. The apparatus includes a communication module configured to transmit the diagnostic trouble codes to a remote server along with a user identifier or a vehicle identification number, and receive repair information from the remote server. The apparatus further includes a user interface configured to receive user requests for information and to display information regarding the adaptor, the vehicle information, the one or more diagnostic trouble codes, and/or the repair information. Finally, the apparatus includes a memory and a processor configured to control the vehicle interface, the communication module, the user interface, and the memory.

Abstract: Vehicle data concerning characteristics of one or more types of vehicle is obtained. Vehicle usage data concerning operation of one or more vehicles is also obtained. A value is predicted for at least one datum for at least one characteristic of the type of vehicle for the user. The at least one datum is used to generate at least one powertrain recommendation for at least one type of vehicle.

Abstract: A remote machine (10) communicates with a server (24). A mobile telecommunications module (14) is used to send a unstructured supplementary services data (USSD) message from the remote machine, and the remote machine then switches off. By polling the server (24), using USSD, the mobile telecommunications module (14) can be kept normally off, saving power.

Abstract: A cellular device 10 has a SIM 12 having a unique identifier 14, for example formatted as an IMSI. The cellular device is activated by a registration process which registers the SIM to a selected home network. In this way, the cellular device can be bundled with a SIM before it is known for which country, region or network the cellular device will be sold.

Abstract: A multi-IMSI SIM 2 includes a CPU 9 and code 8 arranged to select one of the IMSIs and a network for data communication. The selection may in particular be on the basis of network signal strength, reliability, and/or cost.

Abstract: A data entry system includes a hand held data entry unit having a reading sensor for sensing commands and/or data, rewritable storage for storing information relating to selectable items, a controller (a microprocessor or other processing circuitry) and a display screen for displaying a user readable representation of the commands and/or stored information for a selected item, and a telecommunication interface for the telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from the storage to a remote processing center and for the telephonic information relating to selectable items from the remote processing center to the storage. Preferably a telecommunications interface is provided in the hand held unit for cellular or other wireless telephony systems. The hand held unit can be configured to combine the data entry functions with those of audio telephony.

Abstract: A data entry system includes a hand held data entry unit having a reading sensor for sensing commands and/or data, rewritable storage for storing information relating to selectable items, a controller (a microprocessor or other processing circuitry) and a display screen for displaying a user readable representation of the commands and/or stored information for a selected item, and a telecommunication interface for the telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from the storage to a remote processing center and for the telephonic information relating to selectable items from the remote processing center to the storage. Preferably a telecommunications interface is provided in the hand held unit for cellular or other wireless telephony systems. The hand held unit can be configured to combine the data entry functions with those of audio telephony.

Abstract: A data entry system includes a hand held data entry unit having a reading sensor for sensing commands and/or data, rewritable storage for storing information relating to selectable items, a controller (a microprocessor or other processing circuitry) and a display screen for displaying a user readable representation of the commands and/or stored information for a selected item, and a telecommunication interface for the telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from the storage to a remote processing center and for the telephonic information relating to selectable items from the remote processing center to the storage. Preferably a telecommunications interface is provided in the hand held unit for cellular or other wireless telephony systems. The hand held unit can be configured to combine the data entry functions with those of audio telephony.

Abstract: A data entry system includes a hand held data entry unit having a reading sensor for sensing commands and/or data, rewritable storage for storing information relating to selectable items, a controller (a microprocessor or other processing circuitry) and a display screen for displaying a user readable representation of the commands and/or stored information for a selected item, and a telecommunication interface for the telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from the storage to a remote processing center and for the telephonic information relating to selectable items from the remote processing center to the storage. Preferably a telecommunications interface is provided in the hand held unit for cellular or other wireless telephony systems. The hand held unit can be configured to combine the data entry functions with those of audio telephony.

Abstract: A data entry system includes a hand held data entry unit having a reading sensor for sensing commands and/or data, rewritable storage for storing information relating to selectable items, a controller (a microprocessor or other processing circuitry) and a display screen for displaying a user readable representation of the commands and/or stored information for a selected item, and a telecommunication interface for the telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from the storage to a remote processing center and for the telephonic information relating to selectable items from the remote processing center to the storage. Preferably a telecommunications interface is provided in the hand held unit for cellular or other wireless telephony systems. The hand held unit can be configured to combine the data entry functions with those of audio telephony.

Abstract: A method of coating an exterior surface of a structure comprising a composition of matter and a solvent system is disclosed. The solvent system includes a chlorinated solvent and a vegetable oil. The solvent system and coating composition are non-flammable, environmentally friendly and provide an improved, elastomeric coating when applied to the exterior surface of the structure.