Abstract: A multimedia device and a method embodied in the multimedia device for providing access to media content from a plurality of media content are provided. The multimedia device includes a user interface (UI) with one or more UI controls, a processor, and an output device. The UI controls receive a first set of parameter values from the user, in order to select media content. The processor creates a first list of media content based on a first probabilistic distribution over the plurality of media content. The output device provides access to the media content of the first list of media content to the user. Further, the UI may receive a second set of parameter values, and a second list of media content is then created, based on a second probabilistic distribution. The output device provides access to the media content of the second list of media content to the user.

Abstract: A system includes a first wireless device (102) and a second wireless device (106), each having at least two communication modes—one for voice transmission and reception and one for data transmission and reception, and able to communicate wirelessly with each other. The system also includes a shared object between the two devices. During an ongoing conversation between a user of the first device (102) and a user of the second device (106), an object is exchanged between the devices. The devices, working within available manipulation capabilities, communicate manipulation instructions to one another on the data mode of communication. The instructions are carried out and the object is manipulated, providing a shared interactive quasi-real-time or real-time experience.

Abstract: A play tree may be generated for selecting and playing media content. A list of media files may be generated and displayed to the user. The user's selection from the list may be received and played to the user. The user's selection may be stored in a media content database and a tree of media files may be generated based on the user's previous selections. The tree may be displayed to the user. If the user makes a selection, the user's selection from the tree is received and played to the user.

Abstract: A system, method and computer readable medium that generates a play tree for selecting and playing media content is disclosed. The method may include generating a list of media files and displaying the list to the user; receiving the user's selection from the list and playing the selection to the user, storing the user's selection in a media content database, and generating a tree of media files based on the user's previous selections and displaying the tree to the user; wherein if the user makes a selection, receiving the user's selection from the tree and playing the selection to the user.

Abstract: A multimedia device and a method embodied in the multimedia device for providing access to media content from a plurality of media content are provided. The multimedia device includes a user interface (UI) with one or more UI controls, a processor, and an output device. The UI controls receive a first set of parameter values from the user, in order to select media content. The processor creates a first list of media content based on a first probabilistic distribution over the plurality of media content. The output device provides access to the media content of the first list of media content to the user. Further, the UI may receive a second set of parameter values, and a second list of media content is then created, based on a second probabilistic distribution. The output device provides access to the media content of the second list of media content to the user.

Abstract: A method of mixed mode communication in a wireless mobile communication system allows a first user to initially communicate with a second user using a first communication mode (108), such as a voice calling mode. During the use of the first communication mode, the users decide (110) to use a second communication mode to facilitate a different form of communication, such as an image transfer. The communication device then establishes a second communication link (104), and a second mode of communication is then engaged in (118). Upon finishing the second communication mode, (120), the first communication mode remains, or is reestablished (124).

Abstract: A method of mixed mode communication in a wireless mobile communication system allows a first user to initially communicate with a second user using a first communication mode (108), such as a voice calling mode. During the use of the first communication mode, the users decide (110) to use a second communication mode to facilitate a different form of communication, such as an image transfer. The communication device then establishes a second communication link (104), and a second mode of communication is then engaged in (118). Upon finishing the second communication mode, (120), the first communication mode remains, or is reestablished (124).