Abstract: A system receives streaming media data and stores the received data in a buffer to fill the buffer. The system selectively extracts the received data from the buffer to begin playback of the streaming media data. The system further analyzes remaining media data in the buffer, to identify a location in the buffer that stores an inactive period in the media data, when the buffer is emptied to a certain percentage of its capacity. The system also halts playback and re-fills the buffer with received streaming media data when the buffer reaches the location in the buffer and selectively extracts the received data from the buffer to resume playback of the streaming media data.

Abstract: A device may include processing logic to obtain an image file including orientation information indicating a first orientation in which an image is to be displayed; detect, in the image, at least one human face; and modify the orientation information to re-orient the image based on the detected at least one human face.

Abstract: A method for populating a contacts list with information may include receiving an input identifying a first contact in a contacts list stored in a first communication device. The method may also include automatically generating a first message requesting that the first contact provide a picture in response to the received input and transmitting the first message to a second communication device associated with the first contact. The method may further include receiving a picture from the second communication device and storing the picture in the first communication device.

Abstract: A device may include processing logic to obtain an image file including orientation information indicating a first orientation in which an image is to be displayed; detect, in the image, at least one human face; and modify the orientation information to re-orient the image based on the detected at least one human face.

Abstract: Electronic equipment, such as a mobile phone, PDA or other device, is operative to transmit information to another electronic equipment when the two are paired caused by moving them, e.g., shaking, at substantially the same frequency and amplitude. The transferred information may be contacts or other information. The electronic equipment include a motion transducer providing motion signals representing motion and a comparator that compares motion signals to determine whether substantially the same motion is occurring to both electronic equipment; if affirmative, a substantially secure communication link is established over which information may be transmitted between electronic equipment. A method of transmitting information includes detecting occurrence of motion and in response thereto transmitting information.