Abstract: A technique, to keep alive one or more radio connections over a cellular network in order to carry downloaded data packets sent in a burst mode, is disclosed. In burst mode the flow of the data packets has a pattern with repeating two types of periods, an active period and a silent period. During an active period a plurality of data packets are sent and during a silent period almost no data packets are sent. The technique is implemented by an intermediate network element (NE) that is configured to send, during the silent period, a keep-alive signal (KAS) toward a relevant CD. The KAS can be a TCP acknowledgement, for example.

Abstract: A technique to increase the throughput (TP) of transmission of IP packets over a cellular connection between a mobile device (MD) and a network element (NE) is disclosed. An example embodiment of the disclosed technique starches the time period of the slow start phase of a TCP/IP connection between the MD and the NE. Another example embodiment divides the slow-start phase into two or more slow-start-sub phases. Yet, another disclosed embodiment is configured to add, during the slow-start phase, an extra number of bytes that are embedded in extra-number-of packets (ENoP) wherein the value of the ENoP is decreased when the RTT is increased.

Abstract: A technique for saving cellular resources is disclosed. The technique is implemented at an intermediate network element (NE) that is communicatively coupled between a plurality of cellular devices (CDs) via a cellular network and a plurality of servers via an Internet Protocol (IP) network. The NE is configured to transfer control packets in association with IP packets toward the CD in order to save cellular resources.

Abstract: A technique to increase the throughput (TP) of transmission of IP packets over a cellular connection between a mobile device (MD) and a network element (NE) is disclosed. An example embodiment of the disclosed technique starches the time period of the slow start phase of a TCP/IP connection between the MD and the NE. Another example embodiment divides the slow-start phase into two or more slow-start-sub phases. Yet, another disclosed embodiment is configured to add, during the slow-start phase, an extra number of bytes that are embedded in extra-number-of packets (ENoP) wherein the value of the ENoP is decreased when the RTT is increased.

Abstract: A technique, to keep alive one or more radio connections over a cellular network in order to carry downloaded data packets sent in a burst mode, is disclosed. In burst mode the flow of the data packets has a pattern with repeating two types of periods, an active period and a silent period. During an active period a plurality of data packets are sent and during a silent period almost no data packets are sent. The technique is implemented by an intermediate network element (NE) that is configured to send, during the silent period, a keep-alive signal (KAS) toward a relevant CD. The KAS can be a TCP acknowledgement, for example.

Abstract: A technique for saving cellular resources is disclosed. The technique is implemented at an intermediate network element (NE) that is communicatively coupled between a plurality of cellular devices (CDs) via a cellular network and a plurality of servers via an Internet Protocol (IP) network. The NE is configured to transfer control packets in association with IP packets toward the CD in order to save cellular resources.

Abstract: Embodiments of the content capture system can receive the request and forward the request to the content provider such that the content provider is unaware that the content capture system is sending the request. When the content provider returns the content to the content capture system, the content capture system modifies the content to include an action trigger, then forwards the modified content to the user. When the user triggers the action trigger, the content capture system captures the content and prepares a message that includes the content. The message is then sent to the destination in a format that is viewable on the target device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for interoperability are disclosed which allow for a user of one network to communicate seamlessly with a user of another network. Users are provided seamless access to data services in different networks without having to subscribe to those networks. In one embodiment an application bridge comprising an application server may be used to service communications while a billing bridge may be provided to control and charge network subscribers. In one embodiment a user in a SMS domain may communicate with a user in an IP domain. In one embodiment, a platform may register with a federated interface of an IM domain to enable non-IM users to communicate with IM users.

Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating according to contextual identity are disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide identity management which may dynamically select appropriate identities or communication channels for communication between network users. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention may automatically select an appropriate identity from a plurality of identities for a user. Thus, users may be provided seamless access to different networks without having to subscribe to the same networks and without having to alter client devices or applications.

Abstract: Systems and methods for interoperability are disclosed which allow for a user of one network to communicate seamlessly with a user of another network. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a network bridge is provided. The network bridge may comprise a number of gateways and adapters for handling multiple protocols. In one embodiment an application bridge comprising an application server may be used to service communications while a billing bridge may be provided to control and charge network subscribers. Users are provided seamless access to data services in different networks without having to subscribe to those networks.

Abstract: Systems and methods for interoperability are disclosed which allow for a user of one network to communicate seamlessly with a user of another network. Users are provided seamless access to data services in different networks without having to subscribe to those networks. In one embodiment an application bridge comprising an application server may be used to service communications while a billing bridge may be provided to control and charge network subscribers. In one embodiment a user in a SMS domain may communicate with a user in an IP domain. In one embodiment, a platform may register with a federated interface of an IM domain to enable non-IM users to communicate with IM users.

Abstract: Systems and methods for interoperability are disclosed which allow for a user of one network to communicate seamlessly with a user of another network. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a network bridge is provided. The network bridge may comprise a number of gateways and adapters for handling multiple protocols. In one embodiment an application bridge comprising an application server may be used to service communications while a billing bridge may be provided to control and charge network subscribers. Users are provided seamless access to data services in different networks without having to subscribe to those networks.

Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating according to contextual identity are disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide identity management which may dynamically select appropriate identities or communication channels for communication between network users. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention may automatically select an appropriate identity from a plurality of identities for a user. Thus, users may be provided seamless access to different networks without having to subscribe to the same networks and without having to alter client devices or applications.