Abstract: A smart WiFi system includes a smart sensor which has a WiFi interface configured to communicate data via a WiFi network, a LTE interface configured to communicate data via a LTE network, an IP interface configured to communicate data via an IP network, a fallback module configured to detect failure in one of the WiFi, LTE, and IP networks and switch data communication to a viable network, an RF scanner configured to detect and identify RF signals in the surrounding environment for assessment of network quality and operating status, a test logic module configured to administer a plurality of tests designed to test the operations of the networks and network components, and a logging module configured to compile a record of received sensor data, network data, and network operating parameters and storing the data in a database. The system further includes a smart analytic platform that is in communication with the smart sensor.

Abstract: A system for and a method of communicating barcode information using a mobile device. A method comprises steps of: invoking an application print feature using a first software application of the mobile device, the first software application being print-capable; extracting one or more barcodes from the print content using a second software application; and transmitting an extracted barcode from the mobile device as pulsed light using light-emitting hardware of the mobile device.

Abstract: A method and mobile device processing a mobile manufacturer coupon is provided. A barcode of a mobile manufacturer coupon is received at an electronic point-of-sale system from a mobile electronic device. A determination of whether redemption criterion for the coupon is satisfied is made at the electronic point-of-sale system. An audio acknowledgement signal is emitted from the electronic point-of-sale system and received by the electronic mobile device if the redemption criterion is satisfied.

Abstract: A system for and a method of communicating barcode information using a mobile device. A method comprises steps of: invoking an application print feature using a first software application of the mobile device, the first software application being print-capable; extracting one or more barcodes from the print content using a second software application; and transmitting an extracted barcode from the mobile device as pulsed light using light-emitting hardware of the mobile device.

Abstract: An advertiser budget is retrieved from a data store. A set of traffic sources associated with the advertiser budget are identified. An allocated budget for the set of traffic sources is generated by allocating at least part of the advertiser budget to the set of traffic sources. At least one advertisement is delivered via a traffic source of the set of traffic sources based at least in part on the allocated budget.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a plurality of electronic devices, a network and a server. The plurality of electronic devices each having a graphic user interface (GUI). The network is in communication with the plurality of electronic devices. The server is in communication with the network. The server is operable to execute an online lobby application and promote presentation of the online lobby or virtual meeting room to the plurality of GUIs of the electronic devices. The online lobby or virtual meeting room displays a first activity area that is selectively replaceable with a second activity area supported by the online lobby.

Abstract: A system is provided to manage distribution of ring back multimedia content. The system includes a data store component to store the multimedia content and to associate the multimedia content with a called system. The system includes a distribution component operable when a caller system calls the called system to provide the multimedia content as ring back to the caller system. The content may be non-ring tone content.

Abstract: A mobile device having a camera application is provided. The mobile device includes a camera and a controller coupled to the camera. The controller is configured to launch a first plug-in application within the camera application. The controller is also configured to launch a second plug-in application within the camera application. The first and second plug-in applications communicate with the camera application through an application programming interface. The controller is further configured to receive, from a user of the mobile device, a selection of one of the first and second plug-in applications. Based on the selection from the user of the mobile device, the controller is configured to update a user interface of the camera application to correspond to the selected plug-in application.

Abstract: A system for providing ringback content. In the system, a user places a call on a communication device to a callee via a network. The network may store content information about the user and uses this content information to deduce the intent of the user's call. The callee provides ringback content to the user's communication device based on the deduced user call intent.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring keyboard input are provided. The method includes monitoring input from the user over a predetermined interval, determining whether the amount of input over the predetermined interval has exceeded a predetermined threshold, and transmitting a warning to the user when the amount of input over the predetermined interval has exceeded the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A method for enabling a user to discover and join an established communication session is provided. The method includes receiving at a social networking service provider an identifier for a first user based on a request to establish a communication session between the first user and a second user. A third user that is approved to join the communication session is identified. The third user is notified of the communication session.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring keyboard input are provided. The method includes monitoring input from the user over a predetermined interval, determining whether the amount of input over the predetermined interval has exceeded a predetermined threshold, and transmitting a warning to the user when the amount of input over the predetermined interval has exceeded the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A system and method for providing ring back content is provided. In some embodiments, the ring back content is multimedia, audio and video, content and may be advertisements. The method includes calling a subscriber, and receiving content as ring back when calling the subscriber.

Abstract: A mobile device having a camera application is provided. The mobile device includes a camera and a controller coupled to the camera. The controller is configured to launch a first plug-in application within the camera application. The controller is also configured to launch a second plug-in application within the camera application. The first and second plug-in applications communicate with the camera application through an application programming interface. The controller is further configured to receive, from a user of the mobile device, a selection of one of the first and second plug-in applications. Based on the selection from the user of the mobile device, the controller is configured to update a user interface of the camera application to correspond to the selected plug-in application.

Abstract: A system and method for telecommunication network screening of telemarketer messages is provided. A telemarketer message intended for a telecommunication user is received. The telemarketer message and a telecommunication user preference are compared. The telemarketer message is blocked if the telecommunication user preference indicates that the telecommunication user does not want to receive the telemarketer message. The telemarketer message is provided to the telecommunication user if telecommunication user preference indicates that the telecommunication user wants to receive the telemarketer message.

Abstract: A system for providing ringback content. In the system, a user places a call on a communication device to a callee via a network. The network may store content information about the user and uses this content information to deduce the intent of the user's call. The callee provides ringback content to the user's communication device based on the deduced user call intent.

Abstract: A system is provided to manage distribution of ring back multimedia content. The system includes a data store component to store the multimedia content and to associate the multimedia content with a called system. The system includes a distribution component operable when a caller system calls the called system to provide the multimedia content as ring back to the caller system. The content may be non-ring tone content.

Abstract: A system and method for providing ring back content is provided. In some embodiments, the ring back content is multimedia, audio and video, content and may be advertisements. The method includes calling a subscriber, and receiving content as ring back when calling the subscriber.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a plurality of electronic devices, a network and a server. The plurality of electronic devices each having a graphic user interface (GUI). The network is in communication with the plurality of electronic devices. The server is in communication with the network. The server is operable to execute an online lobby application and promote presentation of the online lobby to the plurality of GUIs of the electronic devices. The online lobby displays a first activity area that is selectively replaceable with a second activity area supported by the online lobby.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a web browser having an HTTP client and a SIP user agent. The HTTP client is operable to receive and render data transmitted via hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) communication protocol. The SIP user agent is operable to receive and render data transmitted via session initiation protocol (SIP) communication protocol.