Abstract: An electronic device that is capable of using a plurality of wireless communication units and communicates wirelessly with an external device using one of the plurality of wireless communication units, is disclosed. The device comprises a storage device that stores one or more sets of settings used in past wireless communication with one or more external device, the settings being stored separately as settings pertaining to a network used in the wireless communication and settings pertaining to communication with an external device over the network. The device also extracts a set of settings that can be used from the one or more sets of settings stored in the storage device, in accordance with a combination of a type of an external device with which wireless communication to be performed and a wireless communication unit to be used for the wireless communication.

Abstract: One method for establishing a data connection includes establishing a first data connection between a mobile communication device and a wireless network. The method also includes sending a request to a remote server via the first data connection to retrieve data for establishing a local data connection between the mobile communication device and a communication network, said request including information relating to an identification card of the mobile communication device. The method includes receiving said data from the remote server. The method also includes re-establishing a local data connection between the mobile communication device and the communication network based on said data as received from the remote server.

Abstract: A personal digital assistant, including: a mobile telephone equipped with a first screen and a first central processing unit managing a first memory; a casing including at least a second screen and a second central processing unit managing a second memory, the casing including a recess for receiving and removably retaining at least part of the mobile telephone; and communication devices for communication between the central processing units of the casing and the mobile telephone. At least one of the central processing units is configured to store data in each of the first and second memories.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, storing subscription utilization information in the memory where the subscription utilization information is indicative of a history of subscription usage by the device and where registration information associated with a group of subscription agreements is stored in the memory, receiving location information from the device processor where the location information indicates a location of the device, and selecting a target subscription agreement from among the group of subscription agreements according to the history of subscription usage and the location information. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A card holder includes a shell, a base unit, a button unit and a pushing unit. The shell opens an opening. A bottom of the shell is opened freely to form an accommodating space communicated with the opening. The base unit is detachably assembled in the shell. The base unit has an insertion end, a pushing end disposed opposite to the insertion end, and a connecting portion connected between the insertion end and the pushing end. A top of a middle of the insertion end is recessed downward to form a receiving groove for cooperating with a SIM card. The insertion end is detachably inserted into the accommodating space through the opening. The button unit is movably mounted to the pushing end. The pushing unit is disposed between the base unit and the button unit.

Abstract: An electronic device and method are disclosed herein. The electronic device may include a housing, a socket disposed in the housing, a tray insertable into the socket, and into which at least one of a storage medium card and a subscriber identity module (SIM) card is insertable, a communication circuit disposed in the housing, a processor disposed in the housing and electrically coupled to the communication circuit and a memory electrically coupled to the processor.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus, and method for a communication network. Certain embodiments provide an apparatus comprising: a first reader configured to read a user insertable integrated circuit configured to identify a user in a communications network; a second reader configured to read a user insertable integrated circuit configured to identify a user in a communications network; at least one memory storing computer program instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the computer program instructions to cause the apparatus at least to perform: generating a control signal responsive to removal of an integrated circuit from the second reader.

Abstract: Identifying an unknown subscriber identity module (SIM) includes reading a first value representing a mobile directory number from the SIM, where the first value is automatically read prior to a registration of a mobile device with a network, and reading a second value representing the mobile directory number from the SIM, where the second value is automatically read after the registration has occurred. The method includes evaluating the first and the second values representing the mobile directory number, and determining a provisioning status associated with the SIM based on the evaluating.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to managing reselection for a wireless communication device having a first subscription associated with a first Radio Access Technology (RAT) and a second subscription associated with a second RAT, including determining an occurrence of a barring procedure that bars a target cell or a target frequency for the first subscription for a barring duration and deprioritizing the target cell or the target frequency for the barring duration on the second subscription.

Abstract: A method and system for switching a radio access technology (RAT) between wireless communication systems connected to each other while implementing different RATs with a multi-mode WTRU are disclosed. A plurality of wireless communication systems are deployed with overlapping coverage areas wherein each system implements different RATs and are connected to each other such that a service that is provided by one system may be provided through the other system. Each wireless communication system transmits an indication of the existence of an inter-working wireless communication system in a coverage area of each system. The WTRU receives the indication and information regarding the inter-working wireless communication system.

Abstract: A SIM card connector includes a base, signal spring, a detection apparatus, and a controller. The detection apparatus is configured to cooperate with one side of a SIM card, and includes a fixed contact and a detection spring, where an action of the SIM card can be detected by separation or union between the fixed contact and the detection spring. The controller can disconnect a power supply of the signal spring before the SIM card is separated from the signal spring, and can switch on the power supply of the signal spring after the SIM card presses against the signal spring, which effectively prevents the SIM card from being burned out by a momentary electric arc generated between the SIM card and the signal spring when the SIM card is being inserted or removed.

Abstract: A secure ID authentication system for authenticating over a multi-channel cellular radio network a response from a user module comprising a SIM card to a request from an application programming interface (API) to authenticate a transaction, in which; a request is sent to an identity application server (IAS) holding a database of user module ID information; the IAS transmits the request over a first channel of the cellular network as a class 2 SMS message to the SIM card; the SIM card causes the request to be displayed on the user module; when a response is entered, the user module encrypts the response and associated data and transmits the encrypted data over a second channel of the cellular network to an over-the-air (OTA) gateway to the IAS; and the IAS decrypts the data and transmits the response to the API.

Abstract: A method and apparatus used for a dual-network dual-standby terminal implementing service distribution are disclosed in the present document. The dual-network dual-standby terminal includes an application module, a first communication module and a second communication module. When a user of the dual-network dual-standby terminal initiates a Circuit Switched (CS) service, the application module selects the first communication module, and the first communication module performs communication through a 2G network; when a user of the dual-network dual-standby terminal initiates a Packet Switched (PS) service, the application module selects the second communication module, and the second communication module performs communication through a 3G network or a 2G network.

Abstract: A method for protecting a wireless communications device against unauthorized use of functionality provided by the wireless communications device, the method comprising: receiving a binding command to bind the wireless communications device to a subscription identification module operationally coupled to the wireless communications device and associated with a subscription to a communications service; responsive to the received command, storing a module identifier identifying the subscription identification module; and storing a device identifier identifying the wireless communications device; obtaining an unbind code and storing the obtained unbind code; performing a module verification verifying that a subscription identification module identified by a stored module identifier is operationally coupled to the wireless communications device, performing a device verification verifying whether a wireless communications device identified by a stored device identifier is operationally coupled to the subscription

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system for receiving a message from a first user associated with a network, wherein the message is associated with a location. A notification is sent to a second user associated with a network that the message is available for viewing. Whether the second user is at the location is determined. A computing device associated with the second user is enabled to view only a portion of the message based upon determining that the second user is not at the location. The computing device associated with the second user is enabled to view the message in full based upon determining that the second user is at the location.

Abstract: A method for testing working states of a mobile phone. The mobile phone is switched from a first working state to a second working state automatically by a switch module. In the first working state, a non-emergency phone number with a subscriber identity module card can be connected. The non-emergency phone number is dialed to test the working state of the mobile phone. The mobile phone is switched from the second working state to the first working state automatically by a switch module. The non-emergency phone number is dialed to test the working state of the mobile phone.

Abstract: A system and method is described herein in which an audio source wirelessly transmits audio content to a first audio sink over one wireless link and to a second audio sink over another wireless link. The two audio sinks also exchange forward error correction (FEC) streams over a link between the two audio sinks, wherein the FEC streams are generated by FEC encoding the audio content received from the audio source. The audio sinks advantageously use the exchanged FEC information to synchronize the playback of the audio content as well as to improve the robustness of the wireless links with the audio source in a manner that does not consume additional bandwidth on those links.

Abstract: A digital, wireless PC/PCS modem is disclosed for incorporation with personal home computers, laptop units, hand-held computer units, and cellular phones for providing wireless communication via satellite transmission. The invention is a device that combines a personal computer (PC) modem with a satellite link and relay system for computers. This will allow the user to establish a communications link with Internet™ access, access to direct dial telephones, faxing on demand, hyperterminal access for remote computer link-up, video, and voice applications. Utilizing existing software and hardware, this invention uses digital satellite technology and combines it with a PC modem for access to various communication links including phone links, without a phone line. In order to accomplish this, the laptop has a type II PCMCIA card slot for receiving the PC modem. An antenna is attached to the plug-in cellular phone card for the modem using a swivel joint assembly.

Abstract: A method and system for initiating a connection between at least a first communication device and a second communication device respective of a first party and a second party. According to the present invention initiating a connection includes obtaining a destination subscriber identifier from the first party, wherein the destination subscriber identifier is a string including at least one character different than a numeric character and is respective of the second party. Then, a resolution request that includes data indicative of the destination subscriber identifier is conveyed to a hosting information storage server respective of the destination subscriber identifier, a resolution response including a destination address respective of the second communication device wherein the second party is available is obtained, and then, the present invention includes initiating a connection between the first communication device and the second communication device.

Abstract: A system and method is described herein in which an audio source wirelessly transmits audio content to a first audio sink over one wireless link and to a second audio sink over another wireless link. The two audio sinks also exchange forward error correction (FEC) streams over a wireless link between the two audio sinks, wherein the FEC streams are generated by FEC encoding the audio content received from the audio source. The audio sinks advantageously use the exchanged FEC information to synchronize the playback of the audio content as well as to improve the robustness of the wireless links with the audio source in a manner that does not consume additional bandwidth on those links.

Abstract: Disclosed is a macro implementing method and apparatus that can perform a series of operations desired by a user through an interface between an ME (Mobile Equipment) and a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) that support a SAT (Sim Application Toolkit). A combination of commands is provided so that a series of operations desired by the user can be performed in the ME using the SAT. The ME can provide a user-defined SAT service for automatically performing a series of operations desired by the user by combining and storing SAT commands so that a series of operations desired by the user can be performed. Thereafter a SIM application in the SIM can be successively performed using stored SAT commands. The terminal user directly constructs a single macro by tying several commands using the SAT, and thus operations that require repeated operations or complicated execution processes can successively be performed using a single execution input.

Abstract: System and method for transferring data from a first subscriber identity module (SIM) card to a second SIM card are provided. The first SIM card is inserted into a wireless telephone. Software is downloaded to the wireless telephone. The software converts the data from a format of the first SIM card to a format of the second SIM card. The second SIM card is inserted into the wireless telephone, and the converted data is written to the second SIM card.

Abstract: In a communication terminal using UIM, when a message disabling use of a content is received not by a communication terminal containing the content to disabled, but by another communication terminal containing the same content, the content stored in a storage unit of the communication terminal which has received the message is not disabled. Mobile phone 100-1 using UIM stores a program in correlation with a telephone number stored in the UIM. When mobile phone 100-1 receives a management message to delete a program, mobile phone 100-1 interprets the content of the management message. Mobile phone 100-1 obtains a telephone number from the UIM, and deletes the content stored in correlation with the telephone number according to the management message interpreted.

Abstract: A method and mobile communication device capable of resuming operating function of a temporarily disable SIM (subscriber identity module) card are provided. The SIM card is disposed in a mobile equipment (ME), in which a code verification state of the SIM card is recorded. When the code verification state is “verification required” state, the ME records an original personal identification number (PIN)/PIN unlock key (PIN/PUK) code corresponding to the SIM card. The method includes the steps of executing a SIM card start-up procedure; determining whether the code verification state of PIN/PUK code is the same with the state stored in the ME and whether a PIN/PUK code re-read from the SIM card is the same with the original one; and determining whether the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) value re-read from the SIM card is the same with original one: if so, resume and re-use the SIM card.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for the administration of a subscriber SIM card 3 inserted in the main smartcard reader of a mobile telephone of the type including a second smartcard reader, using an additional administrator smartcard temporarily inserted in this second reader. The administrator smartcard includes at least one specific loader (Ch) applet and one or more files (f1-fn) corresponding to the applets (A1-An) which can be loaded in the SIM card under the control of the loader (Ch). The administrator card complies with the Sim Toolkit standard. The method can also be used to carry out the deletion, modification and various operations on data or applets (A1-An) present in the SIM card: display, determination of the memory space, etc. The invention also concerns an embedded system, more particularly a smartcard, for the implementation of the method.

Abstract: This invention improves the intelligence of chip cards (SIM) in mobile radiotelephone terminals, so that a subscriber may, through the terminal, easily access databases (DB), attached to a server of services (SV). It facilitates the dialog between a subscriber who owns a mobile radiotelephone terminal and a server of services through the medium of an exchange of request and response messages. The card comprises a browser (NV) which interacts with the server and which can be triggered by selection in the mobile terminal or remotely by the server. The card and the server exchange short messages. Libraries of supplementary functions (BI), stored in the card, can be triggered by the server through the browser. The invention also relates to communications between the card that is equipped with the browser and the server.

Abstract: With the present method for simplifying the exchange of a SIM card of subscribers of a digital mobile communications network, the subscriber disposes of an old active SIM card and makes us of a new inactive SIM card in a mobile terminal. The invention provides that the proper activation of the new SIM card and deactivation of the old SIM are carried out while in dialog with subscribers via a migration server connected to the mobile communication network.

Abstract: A card system according to the present invention comprises a card connector 10, which is provided in an electronic device, a wireless communication card 20, which is inserted removably into the card connector 10, and an antenna unit, which is provided in the electronic device and connected electrically to the card connector 10. In the card system, the card connector 10 comprises connector-side device terminals 12, which are connected electrically to the electronic device, and a connector-side antenna terminal 13, which is connected electrically to the antenna unit. Accordingly, the wireless communication card 20 comprises card-side device terminals 22 and a card-side antenna terminal 23, which are connected electrically with the connector-side device terminals 12 and with the connector-side antenna terminal 13, respectively, when the wireless communication card 20 is inserted into the card connector 10.

Abstract: A method for putting into operation a processor smart card in a network for communication, preferably in a GSM network, wherein the card user must identify himself with respect to the processor smart card (SIM) by a personal identification number. An application is stored on the smart card to control the execution upon the first use of the processor smart card by the card user. The application is used to transmit an indication of the first use to the card user. The application is arranged to transmit personal identification numbers for subsequent use of the processor smart card in the network to the first user of the card or to let them be defined by the first user of the card.

Abstract: A business card communication system and auto-dial business cards. The auto-dial business cards include business information indicia and computer readable call connection information. The computer readable call connection information is configured to permit a card holder to automatically place a call to a call destination designated by the card provider. The business card communication system comprises a processing system coupled to an interface system. The processing system is configured to process a call request from a communication device to translate an access number provided in the call request and generate call handling information that routes the call request to the business premise. The interface system is configured to receive the call request from the communication device and transmit the call handling information for the processing system.

Abstract: There is provided a telephone system, which can surely read a telephone number written on a sheet such as a name card and make a call to the telephone number. OCR reader 3, key input section 4 and calling control section 5 are connected to CPU 1. In telephone directory memory 7 connected to the CPU 1, telephone number data obtained based on written content data read by the OCR reader 3 can be saved as it is or in an edited state, telephone number data newly entered by the key input section 4 can be saved, and the saved data can be taken out at an optional point of time. Identification/determination section 8 connected to the CPU 1 carries out identification and determination to obtain telephone number data from the written content data read by the OCR reader 3 under predetermined conditions.

Abstract: A shortcut dialing apparatus for a telephone set is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of ROMs for storing telephone numbers therein, a plurality of ROM cards including a corresponding ROM among the ROMs and electrically and detachably being engaged with a main body, a ROM card receiving unit formed in the main body for receiving the ROM card therein, a plurality of selection switches for selectively outputting the telephone number stored in the ROMs, a CPU for scanning the selection switch pushed by a user among the selection switches and outputting a data corresponding to the telephone number stored in the ROM, a DTMF signal generator for outputting a DTMF signal corresponding to the data, and a speaker for receiving the DTMF signal and outputting a sound for thereby detachably installing a ROM card with a ROM into a main body, storing a plurality of telephone numbers into the ROM, and transmitting a corresponding telephone number based on a one-touch operation of the button.

Abstract: A method for adapting supplementary equipment, such as automatic answering equipments, intercommunication stations, automatic dialers and the like, to an analog telecommunications terminal as well as to a technical device for the implementation of the method. The supplementary equipment is inserted into the voice-communication path of the terminal in that the network access line of the terminal is accessed and in that the picked-off incoming voice signal is sent to the supplementary equipment and to a voice input/output unit electrically separate from the terminal equipment. Outgoing signals are generated by the supplementary equipment and/or by the voice input/output unit and are, in turn, fed into the network access line. Conversely, dialing and other control signals are transmitted directly between terminal equipment and telephone network via the network access line.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a method, article of manufacture, and apparatus for customizing a telephone calling card operation. In one embodiment, the calling card may be customized to redial a last number by entering a pre-defined shortcut sequence. In another embodiment, a search tool is used to search for a particular number using one or more pre-stored address books.

Abstract: When a call has been transmitted to a telephone apparatus of a user through a communication means, a control means 102 extracts identification data, such as the telephone number, indicating the connected telephone. Then, a comparison is made between extracted data and the telephone number stored in the storage means 104. When coincident registered data is present, the address of a portion in which related image data has been stored is read. Then, reading of the address of the portion in which image data has been stored is controlled to extract image data in a corresponding memory card 103. Extract image data is transferred to a display portion 101 so as to be displayed.

Abstract: An improved account access system and device in which a portable electronic card may be loaded into a combined programming and printing system to be programmed with predetermined signals and imprinted with associated variable data. The predetermined and programmed signals may be representative of telephone numbers, account authorization numbers, or other data. The associated variable information to be printed may be textual such as name, account number or telephone number data or graphical, such as graphic designs or barcode images. The variable information may be printed or affixed to the portable electronic system using a wide variety of processes adapted to the needs of the end user. An improved assembly design for the portable electronic system and improved programming and imprinting system are particularly adapted to accommodate high volume production of many devices with different programming and imprinting requirements. Additional new programming techniques are also described.

Abstract: A pay telephone includes a keypad, a card reader, and a processor. The keypad receives input signals from a caller. The card reader reads identification data and speed dial numbers from a card received from the caller. The processor receives the input signals from the keypad and the identification data and speed dial numbers from the card reader, and concurrently validates the card using the identification data and initiates a telephone call using the input signals or the speed dial numbers.

Abstract: By using an external portable recording medium (for instance, IC card) that stores a personal ID, a communications apparatus automatically transmits the personal ID and its own terminal identification information to a center apparatus. The center apparatus manages the personal ID and the terminal identification information so that they are correlated with each other. For example, the terminal identification information includes a called-party address, a communication mode, and a position ID. Further, the center apparatus manages a present/absent mode for each personal ID. During the present mode, the center apparatus forwards a call using a personal telecommunication number, such as a UPT (universal personal telecommunication) number, which corresponds to a certain personal ID to a communications apparatus that corresponds to the personal ID. During the absent mode, the center apparatus automatically records a message.

Abstract: An electronic system such as a modular telephone which includes one or more module slots used to add features. The module slots are configured to receive modules adding the software and hardware necessary to provide the desired features.

Abstract: In a method for digitally transferring information via telephone connections, in which a receiver registers the sender's telephone number, the receiver is assigned a plurality of callable telephone numbers. Each time a specific sender dials a callable telephone number, the receiver registers this as an individual piece of digital information associated with the called telephone number. A piece of total information is formed from the individual pieces of digital information.

Abstract: A method of delivering a telephone number associated with a telephone subscription to the user of a telephone set within the context of said subscription, use of said set requiring the user to provide subscription identification data stored in a data medium held by the owner of said subscription and co-operating with said telephone set. The telephone number is previously stored in the data medium and is transferred into the telephone set at the request of the user, to be delivered to the user of said set, in particular by displaying it on a screen. The invention is suitable for use in mobile telephony.

Abstract: An electronic system such as a modular telephone which includes one or more module slots used to add features. The module slots are configured to receive modules adding the software and hardware necessary to provide the desired features.

Abstract: An improved SIM card reader with at least one reader data contact that is connected, typically through a control unit, to a memory, through which reader data contact predetermined software update data may be transmitted for storage in the memory of a mobile telecommunication device. The SIM card reader may be integral to the mobile communication device. In a preferred embodiment, the SIM card reader receives an improved SIM card having a card data contact that cooperatively engages with the reader data contact to electrically couple the reader data contact and the card data contact, thereby to provide a data path through which software update data may be transmitted for storage in the memory of a mobile telecommunication device. The at least one reader data contact may be used to “flash” the memory of a mobile telecommunication device with software updates, for instance.

Abstract: A mobile communication terminal includes an IC card, a power supply, and a control section. The IC card stores an identification number. The power supply supplies power to the mobile communication terminal. The control section can set the mobile communication terminal to a communication possible state when the power is supplied from the power supply and an entered identification number is coincident with the identification number stored in the IC card. Also, the control section can set the mobile communication terminal to the communication possible state depending on a power down time period without an entering operation of the identification number when the supply of the power to the mobile communication terminal is stopped and then recovered.