Abstract: A method and corresponding apparatus and system of controlling access to communication services by a roaming wireless device are described. The method includes receiving a request for roaming wireless device service information related to a roaming user and determining which services the user has access to for the requesting system, if the user is determined to have access to the requesting system. The method also includes transmitting user service information concerning the services to which the user has access. The apparatus includes a memory, a communication system, and a processor. The memory stores: (1) user information including a class of service (COS) identifier and (2) COS restriction information. The processing system, coupled with the communication system and the memory, generates a reply message based on comparing information in a service request message received by the communication system with the stored information in the memory.

Abstract: System and method for traffic surge control. A control message may be received for registering or managing a device in a network. A measure of a number of current control messages already being processed in the network may be retrieved. A condition may be retrieved, from among a plurality of conditions, that corresponds to the retrieved measure of current control messages, each condition defining different rules for discarding a control message of the same type and corresponding to one of a plurality of measures of current control messages. Based on whether or not the retrieved condition is met, the control message may be processed to register or manage the device or discarded.

Abstract: A method and corresponding apparatus and system of controlling access to communication services by a roaming wireless device are described. The method includes receiving a request for roaming wireless device service information related to a roaming user and determining which services the user has access to for the requesting system, if the user is determined to have access to the requesting system. The method also includes transmitting user service information concerning the services to which the user has access. The apparatus includes a memory, a communication system, and a processor. The memory stores: (1) user information including a class of service (COS) identifier and (2) COS restriction information. The processing system, coupled with the communication system and the memory, generates a reply message based on comparing information in a service request message received by the communication system with the stored information in the memory.

Abstract: Disclosed are exercise equipment carriers and methods providing a portable carrier for a variety of exercise and physical training equipment. An exemplary carrier includes a housing having a rear panel, a sidewall and an open front end defining an open interior region for receiving a plurality of dumbbells.

Abstract: Methods, computer readable media, and system embodiments are provided for call routing in communication networks. One method embodiment includes receiving a request to a Home Location Register (HLR) for a number for mobile user equipment, receiving a status of the mobile user equipment to the HLR, and using the HLR to process an availability of the mobile user equipment, based on the status.

Abstract: A method and corresponding apparatus and system of controlling access to communication services by a roaming wireless device are described. The method includes receiving a request for roaming wireless device service information related to a roaming user and determining which services the user has access to for the requesting system, if the user is determined to have access to the requesting system. The method also includes transmitting user service information concerning the services to which the user has access. The apparatus includes a memory, a communication system, and a processor. The memory stores: (1) user information including a class of service (COS) identifier and (2) COS restriction information. The processing system, coupled with the communication system and the memory, generates a reply message based on comparing information in a service request message received by the communication system with the stored information in the memory.

Abstract: A communications device embodiment includes a processor, memory, and program instructions executable by the processor. The memory includes a link ID that associates a number of network keys that each provides access to a different network protocol for a particular subscriber. Program instructions are provided to the memory and executable by the processor to select a first network key from the number of network keys and to query whether the first network key is registered in the first network type.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for processing call-forward telephone numbers received by a computer system from a subscriber of the computer system. The computer system includes a call-processing subsystem and a provisioning subsystem. A call-forward number is received for a subscriber. The computer system identifies a class of service associated with the subscriber and reconfigures the call-forward number by prepending any missing digits and/or deleting any extraneous characters as necessary, based on the class of service. The computer system then validates the call-forward number, based on the subscriber's class of service. The reconfigured and validated call-forward number is stored by the computer system, and thereafter calls received for the subscriber are forwarded to the call-forward number.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for processing an incoming call for a subscriber associated with a call processing system. The call processing system receives signal information for the incoming call and parses the signal information to try to determine whether the call is a data, fax, or speech call. The system determines whether the subscriber has the capabilities for handling the call type. If the subscriber has the required capabilities for handling the call, the system stores the call type for the call and thereafter processes the call based on the stored call type. In one example, the call is processed using supplemental services, such as call forwarding, by retrieving data for the supplemental service, where the data is specific to the call type.