Abstract: A telecare system comprises a mobile terminal, which has a controller, and a telecare terminal. The controller of the mobile terminal is configured to detect a selective action by a user, attempt to communicate with the telecare terminal using short-range wireless communication in response to the detected action, and if the communication was successful, cause transmittal of an assistance request for a first telecare service and if not, cause transmittal of an assistance request for a second telecare service.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a controller. The controller is configured to: receive a message, such as a communication request; determine a type for said message; select a first recipient layer based on said type, said first recipient layer comprising at least one recipient; transmit said message to at least one of said at least one recipient of said first recipient layer; receive a confirmation from said at least one of said at least one recipient of said first recipient layer; and in response thereto transmit said confirmation from said at least one of said at least one recipient of said first recipient layer to at least another one of said at least one recipient of said first recipient layer.

Abstract: A mobile communication terminal has a controller and a touch display. The touch display is arranged to display at least a first graphical object and a second graphical object, receive a touch, and determine a touch position and a touch duration for the touch. The controller is configured to receive the touch position and the touch duration, determine a graphical object, among the first graphical object and the second graphical object, corresponding to the touch position, determine if the touch duration exceeds a reference time threshold, and if so, generate a click event for the corresponding graphical object. The first graphical object is associated with a first time threshold, and the second graphical object is associated with a second time threshold. The first time threshold is different from the second time threshold.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes a controller. The controller is configured to: receive a message, such as a communication request; determine a type for said message; select a first recipient layer based on said type, said first recipient layer comprising at least one recipient; transmit said message to at least one of said at least one recipient of said first recipient layer; receive a confirmation from said at least one of said at least one recipient of said first recipient layer; and in response thereto transmit said confirmation from said at least one of said at least one recipient of said first recipient layer to at least another one of said at least one recipient of said first recipient layer.

Abstract: A telecare system comprises a mobile terminal (100), which has a controller (150), and a telecare terminal (200). The controller (150) of the mobile terminal (100) is configured to detect a selective action by a user (1), attempt to communicate with the telecare terminal (200) using short-range wireless communication in response to the detected action, and if the communication was successful, cause transmittal of an assistance request for a first telecare service (140) and if not, cause transmittal of an assistance request for a second telecare service (142).

Abstract: A communication system provides remote care taking of a first user to be cared for by a plurality of second users. The system has a first mobile communication terminal configured for use by the first user to be cared for, and a plurality of second mobile communication terminals for use by the second users. Each second mobile communication terminal is configured to let the respective second user act as a member of a first recipient layer or a member of a second recipient layer. The first mobile communication terminal is configured to allow the first user to select a first element in a user interface of the first mobile communication terminal to cause sending of a first type of remote care taking request message intended for second users being members of the first recipient layer, the first type of request message pertaining to remote care taking of the first user.

Abstract: A telecare-enabled mobile terminal has a controller, a first subscriber identity and a second subscriber identity. At least one mobile network interface provides telecommunication connectivity for the mobile terminal as identified by the first subscriber identity and the second subscriber identity, respectively. The controller is configured to use the first subscriber identity for outbound telecommunication traffic relating to a telecare service provided by a remote telecare provider. The controller is configured to use the second subscriber identity for outbound telecommunication traffic not relating to the telecare service.

Abstract: A communication system provides remote care taking of a first user to be cared for by a plurality of second users. The system has a first mobile communication terminal configured for use by the first user to be cared for, and a plurality of second mobile communication terminals for use by the second users. Each second mobile communication terminal is configured to let the respective second user act as a member of a first recipient layer or a member of a second recipient layer. The first mobile communication terminal is configured to allow the first user to select a first element in a user interface of the first mobile communication terminal to cause sending of a first type of remote care taking request message intended for second users being members of the first recipient layer, the first type of request message pertaining to remote care taking of the first user.

Abstract: A mobile communication terminal has a controller and a touch display. The touch display is arranged to display at least a first graphical object and a second graphical object, receive a touch, and determine a touch position and a touch duration for the touch. The controller is configured to receive the touch position and the touch duration, determine a graphical object, among the first graphical object and the second graphical object, corresponding to the touch position, determine if the touch duration exceeds a reference time threshold, and if so, generate a click event for the corresponding graphical object. The first graphical object is associated with a first time threshold, and the second graphical object is associated with a second time threshold. The first time threshold is different from the second time threshold.

Abstract: A telecare-enabled mobile terminal has a controller, a first subscriber identity and a second subscriber identity. At least one mobile network interface provides telecommunication connectivity for the mobile terminal as identified by the first subscriber identity and the second subscriber identity, respectively. The controller is configured to use the first subscriber identity for outbound telecommunication traffic relating to a telecare service provided by a remote telecare provider. The controller is configured to use the second subscriber identity for outbound telecommunication traffic not relating to the telecare service.

Abstract: A mobile communications terminal (200) comprising a memory (240), a display (120, 220) and a controller (210). The controller (210) is configured to display at least one smaller icon (510) for indicating a status and to receive a selection of a status menu option. The apparatus is further configured to display an enlarged icon (550) being an enlarged version of a corresponding smaller icon (510) for enabling a cognitive link between the smaller icon and a related status in direct response to receiving the selection and wherein the controller (210) is further configured to receive a scroll command and in response thereto display a second enlarged icon.

Abstract: A mobile telecommunication terminal has a screen and a controller which provides a graphical user interface on the screen. The user interface is capable of simultaneous provision of a plurality of selectable icons or buttons representing respective functions of the mobile telecommunication terminal. The icons are presented in at least one list, and the user interface is configured to allow scrolling of the at least one list of selectable icons to allow presentation of different parts of the list on the screen. The graphical user interface is configured to automatically switch focus from one icon which was focused in a presented part of the linearly ordered list immediately prior to application of the scroll, to another icon in the list, wherein the another icon is shown as focused at the top of the now-presented part of the list on the screen after application of the scroll.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is presented which has a display and control means for setting of a user interface feature, and user behavior monitoring means. The user behavior monitoring means is configured to watch for a predefined user behavior pattern and, upon detection of said user behavior pattern, cause said control means to set a corresponding user interface feature.

Abstract: A fluid regulator (1) for use as a shower water saving device, wherein an initial volume of water of a water stream at an undesired cold temperature is collected in a chamber and is reintroduced into the water stream when the stream has reached the desired temperature. Reintroduction of the initial volume of cold water is at a controlled rate such that the temperature change upon reintroduction is not significant. The fluid regulator (1) comprises a body (2), a flow passage (3) having an inlet (20) and outlet (21) for the water stream, a water collection chamber (4) in fluid communication with the flow passage (3), and a flow diverter (5) associated with the flow passage (3) and moveable between a closed position in which the water stream is directed to the collection chamber (4), and an open position in which the water stream may flow to the outlet (21) and the water in the collection chamber (4) may be drained from the collection chamber (4) to the outlet (21) by way of the flow passage (3).

Abstract: A fluid regulator (1) for use as a shower water saving device, wherein an initial volume of water of a water stream at an undesired cold temperature is collected in a chamber and is reintroduced into the water stream when the stream has reached the desired temperature. Reintroduction of the initial volume of cold water is at a controlled rate such that the temperature change upon reintroduction is not significant. The fluid regulator (1) comprises a body (2), a flow passage (3) having an inlet (20) and outlet (21) for the water stream, a water collection chamber (4) in fluid communication with the flow passage (3), and a flow diverter (5) associated with the flow passage (3) and moveable between a closed position in which the water stream is directed to the collection chamber (4), and an open position in which the water stream may flow to the outlet (21) and the water in the collection chamber (4) may be drained from the collection chamber (4) to the outlet (21) by way of the flow passage (3).