Abstract: A method for establishing connectivity for a mobile device including a plurality of communication interfaces is provided. A power state of the mobile device is monitored. A first one of the communication interfaces is selected based on the power state. Connectivity is established to a remote network using the first communication interface.

Abstract: A system, method and computer-usable medium are disclosed for recovering data from a memory storage device. The operating system (OS) of an IPS comprising a source memory storage device, further comprising stored data, is monitored to detect a defective operating state. If a defective operating state of the OS is detected, then operation of the IPS is terminated, followed by the initiation of IPS boot operations to recover data from the source memory storage device. The OS is bypassed, and initial boot operations are performed from a management controller or from the BIOS of the IPS. Additional boot operations are performed, and once the IPS has been brought to an operative state, a data recovery module is used to transfer data from the source memory storage device to a target storage device.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for managing the service connectivity of a mobile device to a plurality of connectivity services. A mobile device comprising a service connectivity manager accesses a repository of service connectivity management information. The service connectivity manager uses a first subset of the service connectivity management information to determine the connectivity services supported by a mobile device. A second subset of the service connectivity management information is then used by the service connectivity manager to determine the connectivity services supported by a predetermined network. The service connectivity manager then manages the service connectivity between the mobile device and the connectivity services supported by the predetermined network.

Abstract: A network tap device may include a processor, a first network interface responsive to the processor a second network interface responsive to the processor, the second network interface configured to provide wireless network access, and memory accessible to the processor. The memory may include a network access rule. The processor may be operable to permit network traffic to flow between the first network interface and the second network interface based at least in part on network traffic in a network coupled to the first network interface in accordance with the network access rule.

Abstract: A method for configuring a mobile device including a plurality of communication interfaces is provided. A first network configuration identifying communication networks accessible through the communication interfaces of the mobile device is identified. The first network configuration is compared to a plurality of previously encountered network configurations. A location of the mobile device associated with the first network configuration is designated responsive to the first network configuration being included in the plurality of previously encountered network configurations. Usage patterns of the communication interfaces at the designated location are tracked. Connectivity is established for the mobile device to a remote network through the communication interfaces based on the usage patterns.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for managing the connectivity of a mobile device to a plurality of network connectivity locations. A mobile device comprising a network connectivity manager accesses a repository of predetermined network connectivity management information stored on a network host. The network connectivity manager uses a first predetermined subset of the information to discover the presence of a first network and then manages connectivity between the mobile device and the first discovered network. A second predetermined subset of information is then used to discover the presence of a second network. The network connectivity manager then transfers the mobile device's connectivity from the first network to the second network. Transfer of connectivity is dependent upon successful submission and acceptance of predetermined user credentials and each network's compliance with predetermined connectivity policies.

Abstract: A system, method and program code are disclosed for the unattended monitoring, retrieval and storage of online content by a mobile information processing system operating in a low power mode. An intelligent wireless modem is activated when a mobile information processing system is operating in a low power state. The intelligent wireless modem detects the availability of a predetermined wireless network and establishes a connection. Predetermined online sites and services are then monitored by an unattended online content processor for the identification, retrieval, and subsequent storage of predetermined content. The stored content is subsequently retrieved and presented to the user for review and other operations when the mobile information processing system enters an initialization state.

Abstract: A system, method and computer-usable medium are disclosed for recovering data from a memory storage device. The operating system (OS) of an IPS comprising a source memory storage device, further comprising stored data, is monitored to detect a defective operating state. If a defective operating state of the OS is detected, then operation of the IPS is terminated, followed by the initiation of IPS boot operations to recover data from the source memory storage device. The OS is bypassed, and initial boot operations are performed from a management controller or from the BIOS of the IPS. Additional boot operations are performed, and once the IPS has been brought to an operative state, a data recovery module is used to transfer data from the source memory storage device to a target storage device.

Abstract: A method for scheduling tasks for execution by a mobile device is provided. A connectivity prerequisite is defined for a task scheduled to be executed by the mobile device. Connectivity state information associated with the mobile device is received. The connectivity prerequisite is compared to the connectivity state information. The task is executed responsive to the connectivity state information satisfying the connectivity prerequisite.

Abstract: A system, method and program code are disclosed for the unattended monitoring, retrieval and storage of online content by a mobile information processing system operating in a low power mode. An intelligent wireless modem is activated when a mobile information processing system is operating in a low power state. The intelligent wireless modem detects the availability of a predetermined wireless network and establishes a connection. Predetermined online sites and services are then monitored by an unattended online content processor for the identification, retrieval, and subsequent storage of predetermined content. The stored content is subsequently retrieved and presented to the user for review and other operations when the mobile information processing system enters an initialization state.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided. The method includes establishing a communication channel between a first transceiver and a second transceiver in low power mode, and determining a training parameter using the communication channel. The method also includes performing training in response to determining the training parameter. The apparatus, capable of communicating with a transceiver, includes a first and second logic. The first logic is capable of establishing a communication channel with the transceiver in a low power mode. The second logic is capable determining a training parameter using the communication channel, and providing the training parameter to the transceiver.

Abstract: A communications system includes a physical layer hardware unit and a processing unit. The physical layer hardware unit is adapted to communicate data over a communications channel in accordance with assigned transmission parameters. The physical layer hardware unit is adapted to receive an incoming signal over the communications channel and sample the incoming signal to generate a digital received signal. The processing unit is adapted to execute a software driver including program instructions adapted to extract control codes from the digital received signal, generate an authentication code, and transfer the control codes and the authentication code to the physical layer hardware unit. The physical layer hardware unit is adapted to signal a security violation in response to the control codes being inconsistent with the authentication code.

Abstract: A method for managing communication load for a mobile device including a plurality of communication interfaces is provided. Connectivity to a remote network is established using a first connection over a first one of the communication interfaces. A high communication load condition associated with first connection is identified. A second one of the communication interfaces capable of supporting a second connection to the remote network having a higher bandwidth than the first connection is identified. Connectivity to the remote network is established using the second connection.

Abstract: A method for managing a mobile device including a plurality of communication interfaces is provided. Technical support contact information is stored associated with each of the communication interfaces and a plurality of communication services supported by the communication interfaces. A connectivity problem with the mobile device is identified. A potential source of the connectivity problem is determined. The potential source is selected from the communication interfaces and the communication services. A technical support contact is initiated based on the technical support contact information associated with the potential source of the connectivity problem.

Abstract: A method for establishing connectivity for a mobile device including a plurality of communication interfaces is provided. Provider identification information associated with a plurality of providers of connectivity services is stored. A connection is established between the mobile device and a remote network using one of the communication interfaces. A branded connection notification including the provider identification information identifying the provider associated with the connection is displayed.

Abstract: A method for establishing connectivity for a mobile device including a plurality of communication interfaces is provided. Connection time information associated with each of the communication interfaces is stored. An absence of connectivity is identified for the mobile device. A first one of the communication interfaces is selected based on the connection time information. Connectivity is established for the mobile device to a remote network through the first communication interface.

Abstract: A method for configuring a mobile device including a plurality of communication interfaces is provided. A first one of the communication interfaces is selected for establishing an initial connection to a remote network. A user of the mobile device is queried for configuration information related to the selected first communication interface. The mobile device is connected to the remote network through the first communication interface. A loss of connectivity associated with the first communication interface is identified. A second one of the communication interfaces is selected for establishing a second connection to a remote network. The user of the mobile device is queried for configuration information related to the selected second communication interface. The mobile device is connected to the remote network through the second communication interface.

Abstract: A method for configuring a mobile device including a plurality of communication interfaces is provided. A first network configuration identifying communication networks accessible through the communication interfaces of the mobile device is identified. The first network configuration is compared to a plurality of previously encountered network configurations. A location of the mobile device associated with the first network configuration is designated responsive to the first network configuration being included in the plurality of previously encountered network configurations. Usage patterns of the communication interfaces at the designated location are tracked. Connectivity is established for the mobile device to a remote network through the communication interfaces based on the usage patterns.

Abstract: A method for establishing connectivity for a mobile device including a plurality of communication interfaces is provided. A power state of the mobile device is monitored. A first one of the communication interfaces is selected based on the power state. Connectivity is established to a remote network using the first communication interface.

Abstract: A method for establishing connectivity for a mobile device including a plurality of communication interfaces is provided. Connectivity patterns associated with the mobile device are monitored. It is identified that a current communication configuration of the mobile device is insufficient for providing connectivity to the mobile device based on the connectivity patterns. A user of the mobile device is prompted with an offer for an additional service subscription responsive to identifying the insufficiency of the current communication configuration based on a location of the mobile device. The mobile device is configured to use the additional service responsive to approval from the user.