DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY

Enabling personalised shared mobile phone usage.

DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY

Enabling personalised shared mobile phone usage.

DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY

Enabling personalised shared mobile phone usage.

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR COMMUNICATION OF USER-REFERRED INFORMATION USING A WIRELESS INFORMATION DEVICE

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH RECORDING ABILITY

PROCEDURE FOR THE INFORMATION TRANSFER BETWEEN A LOCAL SWITCHING CENTER AND A USER/CTERMINAL

MANUAL NETWORK SELECTION FOR MOBILE STATIONS

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF SEVERAL EFFECTS BY A MOBILE STATION

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF APPEARANCE AND HAPTIK OF A TERMINAL

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR A GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE FOR ACCELERATED COMMUNICATION

WITH LANGUAGE USER INTERFACE EQUIPMENT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES IN ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FOR WOULD DRIVE THROUGH FROM LANGUAGE CONFIGURATIONS OF A USER INTERFACE

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE MODIFICATION OF NOTIFICATION ATTITUDES IN PORTABLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR BENACHRICHTIGUNGSUND TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT

AUTOMATED APPLICATION-SELECTIVE PROCESSING OF INFORMATION RECEIVED BY WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS

PROCEDURE FOR PROGRAMMING A BASIS STATION WITH THE HELP OF A MOBILE PART

PROCEDURE FOR CALLING UP PARTICIPANT-SPECIFIED INFORMATION WITH THE HELP OF A MOBILE TELEPHONE

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ACTIVATION OF A COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BASED ON USE INFORMATION

Intelligent SIM selection supporting rich context of input factors

Various user interfaces and other technologies for interacting with devices that support SIM cards can be implemented. For example, intelligent handling of SIM card selection can help users deal with multiple SIM card scenarios. A user interface for overriding SIM card selection can be supported. Users can interact with their devices more efficiently and with less frustration. A wide variety of use default SIM card scenarios are supported. SIM cards can be selected based on any of a rich set of input factors.

Notification message management method and terminal

Embodiments of the present invention provide a notification message management method for a terminal, and a terminal. At least one application capable of providing notification messages is installed in the terminal. The method comprises: detecting an instruction inputted by a user for displaying a user interface (UI) for notification management; displaying the UI for notification management, the UI for notification management comprising classification options; receiving an instruction inputted by the user for selecting the classification options; displaying at least two application types; detecting an instruction inputted by the user for selecting one of the at least two application types; displaying an identifier of at least one application corresponding to the selected application type on the same user interface, and displaying a UI prompting mode setting option for notification messages of each of the at least one application; detecting an operation performed by the user on the UI prompting ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SERVICE ACTIVATION IN MOBILE NETWORK BILLING

METHOD OF OPTIMIZING DATA COMMUNICATION DEVICES'AUTO-ON FUNCTIONALITY

In a network comprising data devices having transmitters and receivers, a method and apparatus for temporally spreading network traffic associated with auto-on functionality of the data devices, the method comprising the steps of: activating receivers of the data devices prior to auto-on of the data devices in an unsynchronized manner; and receiving information on the receivers of the data devices prior to the auto-on of the data devices.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING A COMMUNICATION DEVICE BASED ON USAGE INFORMATION

The invention provides a system and method for controlling operation of a communication device. The communication device comprises: a casing for housing a display and a keyboard; and a microprocessor controlling aspects of the keyboard and display. The invention provides a power application operating on the microprocessor. The application monitors activation cycles of the device, stores activation data related to the activation cycles and identifies a new activation cycle for the device utilizing an activation pattern derived from the activation data.

MOBILE DEVICE COMMUNICATION PROFILE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A processor-implemented method of managing communications to contacts from a mobile device includes storing a list of contacts, associating with each contact one or more communication modes, and associating with each contact a communication profile defining one or more preferred communication modes from the one or more communication modes. Upon indicating an initiation of a communication to the contact, a preferred communication mode from the communication profile is selected to communicate with the contact.

METHOD OF DISPLAYING A PICTURE FILE ON A CELLULAR TELEPHONE

A method of displaying a picture file (308) on a cellular telephone (102), the method comprising the steps of receiving a picture file at the cellular telephone; storing the picture file in a memory (306) of the cellular telephone; and displaying the picture file as a screen saver on a display (104) of the cellular telephone when a screen saver condition is detected.

A METHOD FOR CREATING A PEER-TO-PEER IMMEDIATE MESSAGING SOLUTION WITHOUT USING AN INSTANT MESSAGING SERVER

A messaging method in a system including a wireless network, a routing server, and a plurality of mobile stations. A first mobile station has first communications applications and a first PIN and a second mobile station has second communications applications and a second PIN. The method includes sending an invitation including the first PIN from the first mobile station to the second mobile station using one of the first communications applications, and sending an acceptance including the second PIN from the second mobile station to the first mobile station using one of the second communications applications. The method further includes creating first messages including the second PIN and sending them to the second mobile station through the wireless network, and creating second messages including the first PIN and sending them to the first mobile station through the wireless network. The routing server routes the messages based on the PINs.

DISPOSABLE MINI-APPLICATIONS

Disposable mini-applications (106) are executable software items whose activation, deactivation and deletion in a mobile terminal are defined by trigger parameters and rules (250). Trigger parameters (250) may include, but are not intended to be limited to, location, time (218), stored user data and the like. Rules are one or more trigger parameters needed to effect one of the foregoing actions. In one embodiment, a housekeeping means (206) monitors for data that corresponds to the parameters and satisfies the rules, and performs a variety of housekeeping functions relating to the disposable mini- applications (106). The deletion of the disposable mini~application clears memory space associated with storing and executing the disposable mini- application, and thus, makes that space available for other purposes.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SINGLE RADIO VOICE CALL CONTINUITY IN A MULTI-LINE, MULTI-DEVICE SERVICE ENVIRONMENT IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

Communication systems and methods suitable for use in a Multiple Line Multiple Device service environment, involving a native line and a second shared line, are disclosed. Logic at one or more nodes and application servers is configured to ensure that network handover data, or other information, is only updated for the native line registration but not the shared line. Then when a call is placed or received on the shared line, the call is anchored to the native line based on that network handover data. If, during that call, a request is received to handover the call from a first network having a first communication protocol to a second network having a second communication protocol, the handover occurs based on the anchored native line. In one example embodiment the first network is a Packet Switched network and the second network is a Circuit Switched network.

METHOD TO ESTIMATE HEAD RELATIVE HANDSET LOCATION

In one embodiment, the disclosure includes an apparatus comprising a processor configured to estimate a position of a wireless communication device relative to a user's body part based on an output of at least one sensor, wherein the position is selected from a group comprising: a left side position, a right side position, and a front-facing position, and configure at least one wireless communication device setting based on the estimated position. In another embodiment, the disclosure includes a mobile device comprising at least one sensor, an antenna subsystem, a transceiver subsystem coupled to the antenna subsystem, and a processor coupled to the transceiver subsystem and the sensor, and wherein the processor is configured to determine that the mobile device is in use, obtain a tilt angle of the mobile device from the sensor, and estimate the mobile device location relative to a user's body using the tilt angle.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERSONAL ATTRIBUTE SELECTION AND MANAGEMENT USING PREDICTION

An application device (401) is connectable with a donor device (541) such as a portable memory card (560) or widely accessible central database (550). The donor device (541) stores and provides preferences to the application device (401). The donor device (541) contains a reference preference memory capable of storing preferences for a particular user. A controller (450) accesses the donor device to obtain preferences that pertain to the particular user under certain conditions and stores preferences obtained from the donor device in the session preference memory (490) of the application device (401) for use in a session by the particular user. The preferences can be established based on previously stored preference information using a prediction procedure.

Radiotelephone Having a Plurality of Subscriber Identities and Method for Operating the Same

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING INFORMATION BETWEEN A RADIO TRANSCEIVER AND A PORTABLE MEMORY ELEMENT

An information transfer system, and associated method, for transferring information between a radio transceiver read-write memory and a portable memory element insertable into a card reader assembly of the radiotelephone. An algorithm executable by the processor circuitry of the radiotelephone effectuates copying of information stored in the portable memory element to the transceiver read-write memory, or, alternately, copying of the information stored in the transceiver read-write memory to the portable memory element.

TRANSFERRING INFORMATION

Apparatus for transferring information from a first radio telephone to a second radio telephone comprises first communication means for communicating with the first radio telephone; second communication means for communicating with the second radio telephone; and data transfer means for communicating between the first andsecond communication means and operable under the control of the second radio telephone for reading information from the first radio telephone and transmitting that information to the second radio telephone.

Electronic and digital transceiver for locating compatible partner

The transceiver has an input for entering data via a software-controlled menu. A transceiver transmits the entered data and receives the data provided via similar devices, to activate a display for alerting the user when a match is found between the transmitted data and the received data. The entered data may be used to specify the sex, age and characteristics of the user and of the required partner, for comparison with the corresponding data provided by other similar transceivers. The name and telephone number of the located partner can be displayed when the match is located.

INTERACTIVE PLATFORM FEEDBACK WITH CLIENTS, ORIENTED ON PERIOD

ПРОАКТИВНИЙ ІНТЕРФЕЙС КОРИСТУВАЧА, СПОСІБ ПРОАКТИВНОЇ ВЗАЄМОДІЇ ТА АДАПТИВНА СИСТЕМА

Інтерфейс користувача з упереджувальною дією, який може бути встановлений в обчислювальному пристрої будь-якого типу (або іншим чином здійснювати керування цим пристроєм і/або бути пов’язаним з ним). У залежності від поведінки користувача інтерфейс користувача з упереджувальною дією активно робить пропозиції користувачеві на основі попереднього досвіду, пов’язаного з конкретним користувачем, і/або різних заздалегідь запрограмованих шаблонів, з яких обчислювальний пристрій може виконувати вибір. Ці пропозиції можуть бути, зокрема, зроблені шляхом зміни зовнішнього вигляду щонайменше частини зображення, що виводиться на екран дисплея, наприклад, шляхом зміни меню або його частини, шляхом створення різного меню для їх відображення і/або шляхом зміни функціональних можливостей сенсорного екрана. Пропозиції також можуть бути при бажанні зроблені в звуковій формі.

Driving method of virtual avatar model, system and device

Method and apparatus for activating a function of an electronic device

A method (300) and apparatus for activating a function of the electronic device (102) is disclosed herewith. The method (300) includes detecting (302) a first input by a motion sensor (202). Further, the method (300) activates a touch sensor (204) of the electronic device (102) in response to detecting the first input. The method (300) then detects (306) a second input by the motion sensor (202) within a predetermined time period from the first input. Next, the method (300) determines (308), in response to detecting the second input, whether contact has occurred at the touch sensor (204) and activates (310) a function of the electronic device (102) in response to determining that contact has occurred at the touch sensor (204) when the second input is detected.

Method and device for adjusting screen brightness

Information collection method and device, storage medium and electronic equipment

NFMI BASED ROBUSTNESS

Fan noise processing method, mobile terminal and storage medium

Loss reporting method between wearable equipment and handheld equipment

Human Machine Interface System And The Method For Operating The Same

Method and system for automatically replying information during driving based on vehicle terminal, and vehicle terminal

Method for creating a peer-to-peer immediate messaging solution without using an instant messaging server

Video processing method and device

Owner privacy in a shared mobile device

Systems and methods that regulate range of access to personal information of a mobile unit's owner. The access control component can designate granularity for access levels and/or a spectrum of access modes- (as opposed to a binary choice of full access or no access at all). Such access can be based on a spectrum and/or discrete trust relationship between the owner and user of the mobile unit. A profile definition component can exploit an owner's trust relationships to designate levels of security. The profile definition component can further define a profile based on a set of applications, such as entertainment mode, browser mode, and the like.

ADAPTING AUDIO CHARACTERISTICS OF A TERMINAL RELATIVE TO A HEARING AID

L'invention se rapporte à un procédé d'adaptation de caractéristiques sonores sur un terminal muni d'un module de communication en champ proche. Le procédé est tel qu'il comporte les étapes de lecture (E310) d'une information d'adaptation via une étiquette électronique d'un appareil auditif, par le module de communication en champ proche, de détermination (E311) d'une procédure d'adaptation de caractéristiques sonores du terminal en fonction de l'information d'adaptation reçue et de mise en œuvre (E312) de la procédure d'adaptation déterminée tant que l'appareil auditif est dans la portée du module de communication en champ proche. L'invention se rapporte également à un appareil auditif muni d'une étiquette électronique porteur d'une information d'adaptation, d'un terminal mettant en œuvre le procédé d'adaptation.

Personal digital assistant device for use with e.g. computer, has receiving unit for receiving personal data of user provided by software applications, and processing unit for processing personal data to update profile of user

Ce dispositif (10) d'assistance numérique personnelle comporte des moyens (12) d'interaction avec une pluralité d'applications logicielles. Il comporte, en outre : - des moyens (22) de réception de données personnelles d'un utilisateur fournies par chacune des applications logicielles, et - des moyens (26) de traitement de ces données personnelles de manière à générer et/ou mettre à jour un profil de cet utilisateur, le profil de l'utilisateur comportant un ensemble de champs de données prédéterminés.

MOBILE PHONE PROVIDED With a CAMERA AND PROCESS OF PROGRAMMING

Téléphone mobile muni d'une caméra et procédé de programmation. On réalise un téléphone mobile (1) muni d'une caméra (2). Ce téléphone est capable de modifier ses paramètres grâce à une lecture de codes barres. Le téléphone comporte des logiciels de lecture et d'interprétation de codes barres. Ce procédé est destiné à la programmation en masse de téléphone mobiles, à moindre coûts.

Method of Handling Operating Characteristics of Communication Terminal Profile

Disposable mini-applications

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMPOSING IDLE SCREEN IN A PORTABLE TERMINAL

ENABLING PERSONALISED SHARED MOBILE PHONE USAGE

... 신흥 시장 개발 국가 또는 빈곤 지역 내의 이동 전화기 핸드셋을 소유할 형편이 안 되는 모바일 가입자들에 관한 본 발명의 예시적인 응용을 포함하여, 무선 통신 네트워크 내에서 개인화된 공유 이동 전화기 사용을 가능하게 하는 것이 개시된다. 예를 들어, 선불 무선 가입자는 이동 전화기 핸드셋이나 SIM을 필요로 하지 않고서, 개인 전화 번호를 이용하여 무선 네트워크에서 프로비저닝될 수 있다. 가입자는 자신의 계정에 액세스할 수 있고, 네트워크를 통해 시스템으로부터 송신된 개인화된 메뉴에 액세스하기 위해, 빌린 핸드셋 상에서 그의 계정 번호가 뒤따르는 USSD(Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) 쇼트 코드로 키잉함으로써 시스템을 호출한다. 본 개시의 핵심적인 특징은, 가입자가 애플리케이션들의 어떠한 수정이나 다운로드도 필요로 하지 않고서 임의의 GSM MAP2+ 핸드셋들로부터 시스템에 액세스할 수 있게 해 주는 능력 및 매우 낮은 진입 비용이다.

Method and System for Customizing User Interface by Editing Multimedia Content

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHANGING FONT IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

DATA CONTAINER FOR USER INTERFACE CONTENT DATA

VIRTUALIZATION INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD USING A MESSAGE CAPABLE OF EXECUTING VIRTUALIZATION INFORMATION CORRESPONDING TO AN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

PURPOSE: A virtualization information providing method using a message is provided to enable a user to use virtualization information regardless of kinds of a digital apparatus using optimized virtualization information in a mobile communication environment. CONSTITUTION: Virtualization information for the first user terminal is stored in a data storage apparatus using a mobile communication system. The virtualization information includes first identification information for identifying a first user terminal and information generated using the first user terminal. A second user terminal requests virtualization information by transmitting a message including the first identification number of the first user terminal to the mobile communication system(110). The second user terminal receives virtualization information corresponding to the first identification number from the mobile communication system(140). COPYRIGHT KIPO 2013 [Reference numerals] (100) Virtualization information request ...

DEVICE AND METHOD TO PROVIDE PHONEBOOK SCHEDULER-INTEGRATED IOT INTERFACE ANALYZING AND MANAGING CURRENT STATE AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION

The present invention relates to a device and a method to provide a phonebook scheduler-integrated IOT interface analyzing and managing a current state and schedule information. According to the present invention, the device includes: a position sensing part sensing a current position of a user to output the current position as position information; a time sensing part sensing and outputting the current time; a storage part storing schedule information and phonebook information of the user; a communication part transmitting or receiving at least one among the position information, the time information, the schedule information, and the phonebook information to or from the outside; and a control part generating and editing the schedule information and the phonebook information, and generating an interface for generating and editing the schedule information and the phonebook information. The present invention is capable of changing the formation of an internet-of-things interface depending ...

METHOD FOR OPENING COMMUNICATION SESSIONS FOR REMOTE CONTROL BY A RADIO TERMINAL OF THE DISPLAY OF INFORMATION ON A SCREEN, AND ASSOCIATED SERVER

METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A MENU ACCORDING TO STATE INFORMATION OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL, PARTICULARLY FOR DISPLAYING MENUS BY ACTIVATING OR DEACTIVATING THE MENUS ACCORDING TO STATE INFORMATION OF THE MOBILE TERMINAL

PURPOSE: A method for displaying a menu according to state information of a mobile communication terminal is provided to allow a user to previously recognize that a menu selected by the user is able to be executed and to simply/conveniently perform menu manipulation by outputting an alarm message on an LCD(Liquid Crystal Display) if a menu selected by the user is a deactivated menu. CONSTITUTION: The first register and the second register are managed. The first register value and the second register value undergo logical operation such that it is determined that the selected menu is deactivated(S33). A menu is displayed on a display device of a mobile terminal. The first register and the second register have the same number of bits and at least one bit. Each corresponding information bit of the register is masked as 1 or 0 according to present information of the terminal. © KIPO 2006 ...

AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM AND VALUE ADDED SERVICE

When peoples uses facilities which requires silence, such as watching performances, movies, etc, the bell sound of a mobile phone often hinders the atmosphere in performance/class. To prevent it, a system is provided. The system includes a function for automatically changing the mode of a user terminal into a vibration or silent mode that does not hinder the performances or lectures, during a process of performing user authentication or transaction authentication or payment through the special app of the user terminal such as a smart phone. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

PORTABLE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS

Systems and method whereby, one or more functional elements (101) can established and/or employed. Such functional elements might be employable in interoperating with devices, software (103), in the working with entities. Such functional elements may be arrangeable in an associated and/or hierarchical (107). © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT FEATURE

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING USER INTERFACE OF WIRELESS MOBILE STATION

PURPOSE: An apparatus and method for correcting a user interface of a wireless mobile station is provided to easily correct the user interface by loading a user definition GUI(Graphic User Interface) configuration file for providing a look and feel. CONSTITUTION: A control unit receives a GUI data of a service provider from an input and output interface, or receives the GUI data of the service provider through an RF transmitting and receiving unit and a receipt processing circuit unit during an air download procedure(TOA)(405). The control unit stores the new GUI data in a service provider GUI configuration file. The control unit corrects a part of a system GUI configuration file according to a new order value of the service provider GUI configuration file(410). The control unit executes a basic OS program for using the values corrected in the system GUI configuration file(415). © KIPO 2002 ...

CONTENT DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM AND CONTENT DISTRIBUTING METHOD

A content distributing system wherein the reliability of receiving content data in wireless sections is improved to realize a more reliable content data distribution. When performing a data download communication (e.g., MBMS communication mode) using a multicast, a distribution managing apparatus (102) produces and broadcasts an MBMS communication mode initiation instructing signal to each of mobile terminal apparatuses (104). In response to the MBMS communication mode initiation instructing signal, the mobile terminal apparatus (104) stops another currently running application program and initiates the MBMS communication mode. In this way, the mobile terminal apparatus (104) can use sufficient resources to execute a multicast data download communication mode, so that it can receive the broadcasted contents without fail. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

CAMERA APPLICATIONS IN A HANDHELD DEVICE

CUSTOMIZING HAPTIC EFFECTS ON AN END USER DEVICE

Systems, methods, and associated software are described herein for enabling a regular user of an end user device, such as a cellular telephone, to customize parameters associated with haptic effects applied to the user by the end user device. In one implementation, among several, a method described herein includes enabling a user of an end user device to access software adapted to design or modify haptic effects of the end user device. The method further includes enabling the user to open a haptic track file and enter or modify parameters associated with the haptic effects of the opened haptic track file. COPYRIGHT KIPO & WIPO 2010 ...

KEY FUNCTION EXTENSION METHOD IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

PURPOSE: A key function extension method in a mobile communication terminal is provided to vary the function of a key and to easily perform the inputting of Korean characters, English characters and symbols or the operation of various modes by having a particular key. CONSTITUTION: If a special function key is entered, the type of the special function is checked in the first step. If the entered special function key is a key for performing a specific function corresponding to a region for dialing, the entering of a key of the region for dialing is waited in the second step. If the key of the region for dialing is entered, a table corresponding to the entered key is performed in the third step. If the entered special function key requests for status inversion, the request for status inversion is displayed on a display unit and the function of the key according to the status inversion is performed. COPYRIGHT 2001 KIPO ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING DISCRETIONARY CONTROL OF A USER INTERFACE

A device (300) having a user interface (303) is provided (101) with an automatic discretionary capability of determining use of a wireless message. The wireless message may contain user interface preference information that is initially sourced by an end user platform. The device uses (104) the automatic discretionary capability to determine whether and to what extent to use the user interface preference information to influence control of the user interface (303). The device (300) may contain a wireless receiver (302) for receiving (103) the wireless messages with a memory (304) for storing the user interface preference information therein. Also provided in the device (300) is a processor (301) which provides and uses the automatic discretionary capability to determine to what extent to use the user interface preference information to influence control of the user interface (303). The automatic discretionary capability of the device (300) may override, accept, or weight the user interface ...

CONFIGURING TELECOMMUNICATIONS TERMINALS TO USE SERVICES

A telecommunications network includes means (30) for collecting and recording data relating to services used by a user of the network, and means (32) for configuring a user terminal to use services based on the recorded service data. The configuring means (32) may configure the user terminal IA automatically. For example, the configuring means (32) may comprise an inference algorithm (38) which analyses the recorded service data and predicts how the terminal IA should be configured, and then automatically configures the user terminal IA automatically with possibly no input from the user. Alternatively, the configuration means (32) may configure the user terminal IA by prompting the user to make selections based on the recorded service data. The collecting means (30) may be operable to collect the service data in relation to services used by the user using a device other than the user terminal IA. For example, this other device might be device (1) used previously to obtain services. The ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING PERSONALISED SHARED MOBILE PHONE USAGE

Disclosed is a system and method for enabling personalised shared mobile phone usage within a wireless telecommunications network, including an illustrative application of the invention as it relates to mobile subscribers who cannot afford a mobile phone handset in the emerging markets. For instance, a prepaid wireless subscriber can be provisioned on a wireless network without the need for a mobile phone handset or SIM but with a personal phone number. The subscriber may access his account and invoke the system by keying in an Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) short code followed by his account number on a borrowed handset to access a personalised menu sent from the system over the network. Key features of the disclosure are the very low cost of entry and the ability for a subscriber to access the system from any GSM MAP2+ handsets without the need for any modification or downloading of applications.

METHOD AND APPARATUS TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNICATION CONNECTION

Various embodiments are directed to a mobile computing device having a communication management module. The communication management module receives connection information from a destination device, the connection information representing at least one communication mode accepted by the destination device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN INTERACTIVE CONTENT PORTAL ON A MOBILE DEVICE

A portal application is provided that can be used on a mobile device to display relevant advertising content to the user at convenient times. The portal application can utilize a portal browser that is launched when appropriate, which displays the advertising content in an interactive way and enables the user to follow up with tasks requiring a data connection that is currently unavailable, by keeping track of a user queue. The advertising content may be filtered from a base of advertising content provided by the advertising content providers in advanced and is pre-fetched and stored in an advertising content cache for convenient access when appropriate. The portal application can be used with a location estimator to narrow and categorize the advertising content at least in part based on location, either physical location or preferred location or both based on a hierarchy of relevant data.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A COMMUNICATION NETWORK

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.

USER ACTIVATED ALARM FOR COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Methods and devices for locating lost or stolen mobile devices allow users to remotely activate an alarm by receiving a secret number within a message directed to the mobile device, such as an SMS, MMS or e-mail message. Upon receiving a message containing a number, the mobile device determines whether the received number matches a secret number that is stored in secure memory. If the receive number matches the secret number in secure memory the mobile device activates an alarm mode. The alarm mode may include sounding an audible alarm to attract attention to the mobile device as well as other actions. The alarm mode may be deactivated by entering the secret number into the mobile device or by sending the secret number to the mobile device in a subsequent message.

WIRELESS SYSTEM WITH A MULTIMODE USER INTERFACE DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE WITH USER PREFERENCES

The invention relates to a wireless system for dynamic configuration of a multimode user interface based on user preferences for communication with a local device. A device node is functionally connected to the local device and is configured for transmission of interface format data for the local device to the portable terminal when within the transmission range of the device node. The portable terminal transmits an interface request in response to the receipt of interface format data. A server node is configured for receipt of the interface request from the portable terminal such as to identify a user interface which may be used in interaction with the device. The server node transmits the identified user interface or the information for generation of the user interface to the portable terminal. The portable terminal presents the user interface or generates the user interface based on the information provided to a user by means of a screen on the portable terminal such that the user can ...

MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

Mobile communication terminal comprising a plurality of lights, means for controlling the activation of the lights, means for storing a number of sequences of activation of the lights, and means for assigning one of the stored sequences of the activation of the lights to a particular event in the mobile communication terminal.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FUNCTIONAL ELEMENTS

Systems and methods whereby, for example, one or more functional elements can be established and/or employed. Such functional elements might serve a number of purposes. For instance, such functional elements might be employable in interoperating with devices, software, and/or the like, in working with entities, and/or the like. Such functional elements may, for example, be arrangeable in an associative and/or hierarchical manner.

CONFIGURING A MOBILE TELEPHONE

A method for controlling the communication functionality of a mobile phone in which configuration data is provided (104) and received (108). Voice calls using the mobile phone are controlled (110) by impeding or limiting the ability to conduct such calls to encourage use of alternative communication such as SMS text messaging.

MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL

A mobile communication terminal having an improved operability realized by allowing the user to utilize a necessary function quickly when pausing the execution of an application program. A mobile communication terminal (mobile telephone) (20) includes an output part (216) having a liquid crystal display (LCD) (27) for displaying images; a main control part (215) for controlling the output part (216); and an application program execution management part (214) for executing user registered application programs. During pausing of the execution of an application program, the application program execution management part (214) sends to the main control part (215) a function change request command (screen change request command) for changing to a function designated by the application program. The main control part (215) causes, based on the function change request command (screen change request command), the output part (216) to display an initial screen of that function or a menu screen for ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND INPUT CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

The present document discloses a mobile terminal and a method for input control of the mobile terminal. The method includes: inputting a horizontal position of a target point on a display screen; inputting a longitudinal position of the target point on the display screen; when detecting that the mobile terminal is in a coordinate key control state, a main control apparatus of the mobile terminal determining a target point position of the target point on the display screen according to a horizontal analog voltage of a display screen horizontal coordinate controller and a longitudinal analog voltage of a display screen longitudinal coordinate controller, and displaying the target point position on the display screen; the main control apparatus, after receiving a triggering indication of the target point position of the display screen, executing a selection operation of an area corresponding to the target point position on the display screen. 1. A mobile terminal , comprising a main control module and a display module , and further comprising a display screen horizontal coordinate controller and a display screen longitudinal coordinate controller;the display screen horizontal coordinate controller is configured to input a horizontal position of a target point on a display screen;the display screen longitudinal coordinate controller is configured to input a longitudinal position of the target point on the display screen;the main control module is configured to: when detecting that the mobile terminal is in a coordinate key control state, determine a target point position of the target point on the display screen according to a horizontal analog voltage of the display screen horizontal coordinate controller and a longitudinal analog voltage of the display screen longitudinal coordinate controller, and notify the target point position to the display module; and after receiving a triggering indication of the target point position of the display screen when the mobile ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SETTING PLURALITY OF SOUNDS THROUGH SOUND PACKAGE

A method and system for setting a sound of a user terminal through a sound package include configuring, by a processor, at least two sound sources produced for different usages into a package and providing the package to a user terminal. The two sound sources in the package are employed for different usages at the user terminal and are set as the sound sources. 1. A method of providing a sound source in a user terminal , the method comprising:configuring, by a processor, at least two sound sources produced for different usages into a package; andproviding, by the processor, the package to the user terminal,wherein the at least two sound sources in the package are set as sound sources for at least two sounds used for different usages at the user terminal2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the package comprises sound sources classified based on the same theme.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the package comprises sound sources available as a ringtone claim 1 , a ring back tone claim 1 , an alarm claim 1 , and a notification sound.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the package further comprises at least one image of a motion picture clip and a thumbnail image associated with a corresponding sound source with respect to each sound source.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the image is played back at a point in time when a sound source set as a sound is executed at the user terminal6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the providing of the package comprises providing the sound sources in the package claim 1 , based on a package unit claim 1 , or providing a sound source selected by a user from among the sound sources in the package claim 1 , in an individual file format.7. A method of setting a sound source in a user terminal claim 1 , the method comprising:storing, by a processor, a package comprising at least two sound sources produced for different usages; andsetting, by the processor, the at least two sound sources in the package as sound sources for at least two ...

LIGHTWEIGHT SYNTHETIC PARTICLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Lightweight synthetic particles that replace traditional aggregates and methods of producing the same are disclosed herein. 1. A light weight synthetic particle consisting of a core and wetting agent where the wetting agent is a water soluble , glass forming silicate salt , where a coating of the water-soluble wetting agent is substantially applied on the surface of the core and is then essentially dried.2. The light weight synthetic particle of where the core is at least one material taken from the group consisting of: EPS claim 1 , perlite claim 1 , vermiculite claim 1 , bamboo claim 1 , wood chips claim 1 , wood pellet fragments claim 1 , rice claim 1 , coffee claim 1 , cocoa husks claim 1 , cocoa shells claim 1 , husks from wheat claim 1 , shells from wheat claim 1 , husks from other plants claim 1 , shells from other plants claim 1 , seeds claim 1 , cores claim 1 , stalks claim 1 , plant strands claim 1 , plant fibers claim 1 , sea shell fragments claim 1 , paper fragments paper pellets claim 1 , rubber fragments and rubber particles.3. (canceled)4. The light weight synthetic particle of where the water soluble claim 1 , glass forming silicate salt is potassium silicate.5. The light weight synthetic particle of wherein said water soluble claim 1 , glass forming silicate salt is sodium silicate.6. The light weight synthetic particle of further consisting of a coating agent applied on the surface of the wetting agent.7. The light weight synthetic particle of where the coating agent is at least one taken from the group consisting of: acrylic claim 6 , bio-char claim 6 , cementitious materials claim 6 , pozzolanic materials claim 6 , Portland cement claim 6 , masonry cement claim 6 , plastic claim 6 , high-early slag cement claim 6 , fly ash claim 6 , silica fume claim 6 , metakolin claim 6 , pigments claim 6 , iron oxide claim 6 , gypsum claim 6 , fibers claim 6 , PVA fibers claim 6 , nylon fibers claim 6 , steel fibers claim 6 , fiberglass and organic materials.8 ...

PRESENCE-BASED DEVICE MODE MODIFICATION

In some examples, a first device may detect the presence of a second device or a particular person and, when a triggering event related to the second device or the particular person applies, the first device may change from a first mode to a second mode. 1. A method to switch a mode of operation of a first device , the method comprising:receiving, by the first device, location information of a second device;determining, by the first device and based at least on the received location information, that the second device is present within a particular range of distance from the first device; andin response to the determining that the second device is present within the particular range of distance from the first device, switching, by the first device, the mode of operation of the first device from a first mode of operation to a second mode of operation.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting, by the first device, short-range communication between the first device and the second device,wherein the determining that the second device is present within the particular range of distance from the first device is further based on the detected short-range communication between the first device and the second device.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:detecting, by the first device, long-range communication between the first device and the second device,wherein the determining that the second device is present within the particular range of distance from the first device is further based on the detected long-range communication between the first device and the second device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving the location information of the second device includes receiving the location information from one of: the second device claim 1 , a base station claim 1 , or a server.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining, by the first device, that the second device is no longer within the particular range of distance from the ...

TECHNOLOGIES FOR USER NOTIFICATION SUPPRESSION

Technologies for user notification suppression include a user notification controller that controls a presentation of notifications to a user. The user notification controller includes a user notification determiner that determines whether a user notification is to be presented to the user, a user activity analyzer that determines an activity of the user, and a notification suppressor. The notification suppressor determines whether the determined activity of the user is indicative of the user's knowledge of information included in the user notification prior to the presentation of the user notification to the user. In response to a determination that the determined activity of the user is indicative of the user's knowledge of the information included in the user notification, the notification suppressor suppresses the presentation of the user notification to the user. 1. A user notification controller to control a presentation of notifications to a user , the user notification controller comprising:a user notification determiner to determine whether a user notification is to be presented to the user; anda user activity analyzer to determine an activity of the user; anda notification suppressor to (i) determine whether the determined activity of the user is indicative of the user's knowledge of information included in the user notification prior to the presentation of the user notification to the user and (ii) suppress the presentation of the user notification to the user in response to a determination that the determined activity of the user is indicative of the user's knowledge of the information included in the user notification.2. The user notification controller of claim 1 , wherein the user notification is a user instruction claim 1 , andwherein to determine whether the determined activity of the user is indicative of the user's knowledge of information included in the user notification comprises to determine whether the determined activity of the user is ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING VEHICLE ACCESS

A method for regulating vehicle access comprises receiving, from an electronic device of a user, a request to access a vehicle. The vehicle can be disposed at a designated geographic location. Next, geographic information of the user is received from the electronic device. The geographic information is determined with the aid of the electronic device of the user. The user is then provided access to the vehicle if, based on the received geographic information, a geographic location of the user is within a given distance from the designated geographic location of the vehicle. 133.-. (canceled)34. An electronic control system for a vehicle , comprising:an electronic control unit programmed to permit use of the vehicle by a user while the electronic control unit is coupled to an electronic device of the user,wherein the electronic control unit comprises a communication component configured to provide communication between the electronic control unit and the electronic device, andwherein the electronic device is an instrument cluster of the vehicle.35. The system of claim 34 , wherein the electronic device of the user is configured to receive an access signal from a server claim 34 , and wherein the access signal comprises an instruction to permit access the vehicle.36. The system of claim 35 , wherein the electronic control unit is configured to permit access to the vehicle if the electronic control unit determines that the access signal is stored in a memory of the electronic device.37. The system of claim 35 , wherein the electronic device of the user is configured to transfer the access signal to the electronic control unit.38. The system of claim 37 , wherein the electronic control unit is configured to permit access to the vehicle if the electronic control unit determines that the access signal is stored in a memory of the electronic control unit.39. The system of claim 34 , wherein the electronic control unit further comprises a server communication component to ...

Method and Terminal for Loading Operator Configuration Information

The present invention discloses a method and a terminal for loading operator configuration information. The method includes obtaining network identification information of a terminal. The network identification information includes a mobile country code and a mobile network code. Secondary network identification information of the terminal is obtained when it is determined that the terminal corresponds to at least two groups of operator configuration information according to the network identification information. The secondary network identification information includes a group identifier GID. The operator configuration information corresponding to the terminal is obtained and loaded according to the secondary network identification information. 1. A method for loading operator configuration information , the method comprising:obtaining network identification information of a terminal, wherein the network identification information comprises a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC);obtaining secondary network identification information of the terminal when it is determined, according to the network identification information, that the terminal corresponds to at least two groups of operator configuration information, wherein the secondary network identification information comprises a group identifier (GID); andobtaining and loading the operator configuration information corresponding to the terminal according to the secondary network identification information.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein obtaining the network identification information of the terminal comprises reading SIM card information of the terminal claim 1 , and obtaining the network identification information comprising the MCC and the MNC.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein obtaining the secondary network identification information of the terminal comprises obtaining a group identifier GID in the SIM card information of the terminal.4. The method according to ...

Smartphone Handle

The invention relates to a smartphone, and more particularly, relates to user more conveniently and firmly hold a smartphone and more quickly to respond to take a picture and shoot a video.

ICON DISPLAY METHOD AND TERMINAL DEVICE

Embodiments relate to the communications field, and provide an icon display method and a terminal device. A solution includes a terminal device that determines a grasp point location, where a grasp point location is one of a preset graspable part of the terminal device; the terminal device determines a relative location of each of at least one icon displayed on the terminal device; the terminal device determines a current operation region based on the grasp point location; the terminal device determines a sensing region of each icon based on the current operation region, the grasp point location, and the relative location of each of the at least one icon, so that the sensing region of each icon partially or completely falls within the current operation region. 114-. (canceled)15. An icon display method , comprising:determining, by a terminal device, a grasp point location, wherein the grasp point location is one of a plurality of preset graspable parts of the terminal device;determining, by the terminal device, a relative location of or more icons displayed on the terminal device, wherein the relative location of each icon is a location of each icon relative to the grasp point location;determining, by the terminal device, a current operation region based on the grasp point location, wherein the current operation region is a region that is displayed for a user to operate the terminal device with one hand;determining, by the terminal device, a sensing region of the one or more icons based on the current operation region, the grasp point location, and the relative location of each of the one or more icons;scaling, by the terminal device, a sensing region of each of the one or more icons in a direction of the grasp point location, so that the sensing region of each icon partially or completely falls within the current operation region, wherein the sensing region of each icon is a region in which each the icon is operated; anddisplaying, by the terminal device, each of ...

Multiple Active Voice Calls on a Multi-SIM Multi-Active Device

Methods, devices, and systems of various embodiments enable the handling of simultaneous calls on a MSMA device having at least a first subscriber identification module (SIM) associated with a first transceiver and a second SIM associated with a second transceiver. A processor may establish a first SIM call using the first transceiver. The processor may also establish a second SIM call using the second transceiver while maintaining the first SIM call active. The first SIM call may be maintained active by the processor connecting the first transceiver to a first input/output device and the second SIM call may be maintained active by the processor connecting the second transceiver to a second input/output device. 1. A method of handling simultaneous calls on a multi-SIM multi-active (MSMA) device having at least a first subscriber identification module (SIM) associated with a first transceiver and a second SIM associated with a second transceiver , comprising:establishing a first SIM call using the first transceiver;establishing a second SIM call using the second transceiver while maintaining the first SIM call active;maintaining the first SIM call active by connecting the first transceiver to a first input/output device; andmaintaining the second SIM call active by connecting the second transceiver to a second input/output device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first input/output device is an onboard microphone/speaker of the MSMA device and the second input/output device is a remote device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the remote device is one of a headset and another computing device wirelessly coupled to the MSMA device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first SIM call and the second SIM call is an incoming call received by the MSMA device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first SIM call and the second SIM call is an outgoing call initiated from the MSMA device.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: ...

Simultaneous Voice Calls Using a Multi-SIM Multi-Active Device

Devices, systems, and methods for handling simultaneous calls on a multi-subscriber identification module (SIM) multi-active (MSMA) device having at least a first SIM associated with a first transceiver and a second SIM associated with a second transceiver. A processor of the MSMA device may establish a first SIM call using the first transceiver and a second SIM call using the second transceiver while the first SIM call is active. The processor may also establish a direct wireless link to a second mobile communication device using a third transceiver. The processor may maintain both the first and second SIM calls active simultaneously by handling the first SIM call using an input/output device of the MSMA device and relaying the second SIM call to the second communication device via the direct wireless link. 1. A method of handling simultaneous calls on a multi-subscriber identification module (multi-SIM) multi-active (MSMA) device coupled to at least a first subscriber identification module (SIM) associated with a first transceiver and a second SIM associated with a second transceiver , comprising:establishing a first SIM call using the first transceiver;establishing a second SIM call using the second transceiver while the first SIM call is active;establishing a direct wireless link to a second mobile communication device using a third transceiver; andmaintaining simultaneously active both the first and second SIM calls by relaying one of the first and second SIM calls to the second mobile communication device via the direct wireless link and using an input/output device of the MSMA device for the other of the first and second SIM calls.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein establishing the direct wireless link includes pairing the second mobile communication device with the MSMA device before establishing the second SIM call.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein establishing the direct wireless link includes pairing the second mobile communication device with the MSMA ...

Method and Apparatus for Beamforming in Wireless Device

The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). A method and apparatus for beamforming in a wireless device is provided. The method for beamforming in the wireless device includes: determining a beam based on a user gesture, and communicating with another wireless device using the determined beam, and thus the time required to set a beam direction can be reduced and a load for beamforming can be reduced. 1. A method for operating a wireless device , comprising:determining a beam based on a user gesture; andcommunicating with another wireless device using the determined beam.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining a beam based on a user gesture comprises:receiving input of information on a beam direction from a user; andsetting the beam based on the inputted information on the beam direction.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining whether a line of sight (LOS) exists by transmitting and receiving signals using the set beam;if the LOS exists, determining the set beam as a final beam; andif the LOS does not exist, requesting a user to reset a beam direction.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining a beam based on a user gesture comprises:exchanging first information through out of band (OOB)-based communication technology corresponding to a user gesture; andsetting the beam based on the OOB-based communication technology corresponding to the user gesture, and the exchanged first information.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the setting the beam based on the OOB-based communication technology corresponding to the user gesture claim 4 , and the exchanged first information comprises:identifying a direction which is mapped onto a first OOB-based communication technology corresponding to the user gesture, based on direction mapping information on the OOB-based ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

A mobile terminal and a control method therefor are disclosed. The mobile terminal includes a body, an input unit configured to receive user input, a display coupled to the body to vary a display region viewed from a front face of the body according to switching between an enlarged display mode and a reduced display mode, and a controller. The controller controls output of at least one application on the display in the enlarged display mode, and controls, upon receiving an event, output of an application corresponding to the event in a first region based on a signal for confirming the received event. The first region is an event application region when a preset application is being output in the enlarged display mode and is a main region of the enlarged display mode when the preset application is not being output in the enlarged display mode. 1. A mobile terminal comprising:a body;an input unit configured to receive user input;a display coupled to the body, wherein a display region viewable from a front face of the body is variable according to switching between an enlarged display mode and a reduced display mode; anda controller,wherein the controller is configured to control output of at least one application at the display in the enlarged display mode, and control, upon receiving an event, output of an application corresponding to the event at a first region based on a signal for confirming the received event, andwherein the first region is an event application region when a preset application is being output in the enlarged display mode, and the first region is a main region of the enlarged display mode when the preset application is not being output in the enlarged display mode.2. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the preset application is a video playback application.3. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to control output of an event generation window corresponding to the received event claim 1 , and control ...

USER PREFERENCE AND NETWORK POLICY BASED RADIO LINK SELECTION

In embodiments, apparatuses, methods, and storage media may be described for presenting, by a user equipment (UE), a parameter of a network policy to a user, and receiving an indication of the user preference related to that parameter of the network policy. In response to receiving the indication, the UE may select one or more radio links with which the UE should communicatively couple based on the user preference and the network policy. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

MOBILE TERMINAL AND MENU CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A mobile terminal including a wireless communication unit configured to provide wireless communication, a display, and a controller configured to, activate a mode for voice recognition in response to a touch input to a soft button displayed on the display or to a hard button on the mobile terminal, receive a first voice input associated with a phone call relating operation of the mobile terminal, display an indicator on the display indicating the voice input is being recognized by the mobile terminal, analyze the context of a voice command in the voice input, execute the call relating operation only if there is a single contact in a phonebook that matches the voice command in the first voice input, if there is no single contact that matches the voice command of the received voice input, display a plurality of candidates that is analyzed based on the voice command, receive a second input according to a plurality of candidates, and execute the call relating operation based on the second input. 1. A mobile terminal , comprising:a wireless communication unit configured to provide wireless communication;a display; anda controller configured to:activate a mode for voice recognition in response to a touch input to a soft button displayed on the display or to a hard button on the mobile terminal,receive a first voice input associated with a phone call relating operation of the mobile terminal,display an indicator on the display indicating the first voice input is being recognized by the mobile terminal,analyze the context of a voice command in the first voice input,execute the call relating operation only if there is a single contact in a phonebook that matches the voice command in the first voice input,if there is no single contact that matches the voice command of the received voice input, display a plurality of candidates that is analyzed based on the voice command,receive a second input according to a plurality of candidates, andexecute the call relating operation based ...

MULTILAYER MOBILE APP INTERFACE

Systems and techniques to display app content are disclosed. In various embodiments, an indication is received to save an application page. An image of the application page and associated application state information are stored. The image and state information may be used to provide a user-navigable interface that enables a user to navigate back to the saved page. 1. A method of displaying app content on a mobile device comprising a screen and a memory , comprising:storing, by one or more processors, an application state information associated with an application page in the memory of the mobile device, wherein the application state information corresponds to information that is sufficient to provide the application page in response to receipt of an indication to view the application page without retrieving additional data for the application page;receiving the indication to view the application page; andin response to receiving the indication to view the application page, generating the application page based at least in part on the application state information.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:displaying, by one or more processors, the application page.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, an indication to save the application page; andstoring, by one or more processors, an image of the application page in the memory of the mobile device.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the application page is generated based at least in part on image of the application page.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the indication to save the application page comprises an indication to display a different application page.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the indication to display the different application page comprises a user input associated with navigating to the different application page.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein the image comprises a screen shot of the application page.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

MESSAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method of cross-platform messaging including receiving, by a messaging system, at least one initial message having a message format, an initial message layout and data indicative of at least one user associated with the at least one initial message, and before delivery to a destination communication device associated with the at least one user, converting, by the messaging system, an initial message into an adapted message, and facilitating, by the messaging system, delivery of the adapted message to the destination communication device. The adapted message is characterized by, at least, an adapted message layout, and the adapted message layout differs from the initial message layout in a characteristic associated with respective message layout such as number of media objects, a graphical image of a media object, a size of a placeholder related to a media object, and a location of a media object within a respective message layout. 1. A system for message communication via a communication media between one or more originating communication devices assigned to a sender and one or more destination communication devices assigned to a receiver , the system comprising:a) an access block configured to receive, directly or indirectly, from at least one originating communication device a message having initial characteristics comprising message format and message layout, and to transmit the message to at least one destination communication device; i) criterion related to message communication capabilities of the destination communication device with regard to message communication capabilities of the originating communication device;', 'ii) criterion related to message displaying capabilities of the destination communication device with regard to message communication capabilities of the originating communication device;', 'iii) criterion related to the communication media., 'b) a media block operatively coupled to said access block and configured to adapt, before ...

ADDRESS BOOK MANAGEMENT METHOD AND USER INTERFACE

An exemplary mobile communication device comprises a processor, a memory coupled to the processor, a display coupled to the processor, a transceiver coupled to the processor, an antenna coupled to the transceiver, a user interface coupled to the processor for receiving inputs from a user, and software executed by the processor for performing a method for managing a plurality of contact entries of an address book stored on the memory. The method comprises displaying a list of contact entries on the display, displaying a toggle value corresponding to each contact entry displayed on the display, receiving an input for selecting or deselecting a particular toggle value for a particular contact entry, receiving a command input for the execution of a function on the address book, and executing the function associated with the command input for each contact entry that has a selected toggle value. 1. A method for managing listed items in a mobile communication device , the method comprising:displaying the listed items on the display;displaying an option button on the display;receiving a selection of the option button;displaying a plurality of modes in response to said selection;activating a multiple selection mode of the displayed plurality of modes that enables manipulation of the listed items;displaying a selection indicator corresponding to each listed item displayed on the display, the selection indicator comprising a toggle value indicating whether the each listed item corresponding to the selection indicator has been selected, wherein the selection indicator is displayed regardless of whether the each listed item has been selected or not, and further wherein the selection indicator corresponding to the each listed item is not displayed when the multiple selection mode is not active;receiving a plurality of inputs, wherein each input of said plurality of inputs is associated with selecting a particular toggle value for a particular listed item of said listed items; ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SELECTIVELY APPLYING SECURITY MODE IN MOBILE DEVICE

A method of a mobile device including a display unit having a panel to display a screen includes a first unlocking process and a second unlocking process to unlock the mobile device to a normal mode of the mobile device. The first unlocking process includes a password input, and the second unlocking process includes sensing a motion, sensing a signal from a user in response to the sensed motion, determining an authorized user from the sensed signal, and unlocking the mobile device according to the determination. 1. A method of a mobile device configured to generate a user image from a user , the method comprising:displaying a screen on a panel of a display unit; andunlocking the mobile device to access a normal mode of the mobile device according to either one of a first unlocking process and a second unlocking process, by using a control processor, receiving a password input through the panel of the display unit of the mobile device; and', 'unlocking the mobile device to the normal mode according to the password input, and, 'wherein the first unlocking process comprises sensing a motion of the mobile device by using a first sensor of the mobile device in a motion detection process;', 'activating a user identification process, which includes sensing a signal from the user by using a second sensor of the mobile device and determining whether the sensed signal of the user represents an authorized user of the mobile device, in response to the sensed motion of the motion detection process; and', 'unlocking the mobile device to access the normal mode according to the determination that the sensed signal of the user represents the authorized user of the mobile device., 'wherein the second unlocking process comprises2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user identification process is automatically performed after the motion detection process in the second unlocking process.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the control processor changes the mobile device from a non-normal ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PORTABLE TERMINAL

Provided is an apparatus and method for controlling a portable terminal. The apparatus includes a contact sensing unit which senses an area of an external surface of the portable terminal contacted by a user as the user holds the portable terminal, a recognizing unit which recognizes a function mode of the portable terminal based on information about the contacted area sensed by the contact sensing unit, and a control unit which changes the portable terminal to a function mode recognized by the recognizing unit. Since a function mode of the portable terminal is controlled according to the way a user holds the portable terminal, convenience of changing a function mode of the portable terminal is provided through a single manipulation. 1a sensing unit which senses an area of an external surface of the portable terminal contacted by a user as the user holds the portable terminal;a recognizing unit which recognizes a function mode of the portable terminal based on information sensed by the sensing unit; anda control unit which sets a function mode of the portable terminal into a recognized function mode of the portable terminal recognized by the recognizing unit.. An apparatus for controlling a portable terminal, the apparatus comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/315,987, filed Jun. 26, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No.13/327,196, filed Dec. 15, 2011, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/268,449, filed Nov. 8, 2005, which claims benefit from Korean Patent Application No. 10-2004-0095293 filed on Nov. 19, 2004 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for controlling a portable terminal and, more particularly, to an apparatus and method for controlling a portable terminal, in which a function mode of the portable terminal is changed according to the way in which a ...

DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY

Techniques, including systems, devices and methods, for enabling network connectivity are described. In particular, systems, devices and methods for flexibly configuring network connections for reliability and/or extensibility are described. Such techniques include improving reliability of network connections by adaptively utilizing multiple network and electrical power configurations. The disclosed techniques also include enabling user-definable network functionality through a variety of methods. 1. A network connectivity device for use in low-resource environments , the device comprising:a plurality of external network interfaces each configured to connect to one of a plurality of external networks, at least a subset of the plurality of external networks having a first type and at least one of the external networks not in the subset of the plurality having a second type differing from the first type;at least one internal network interface configured to connect to one or more user devices;a power connection configured to power the network connectivity device, the power connection having at least a coupled external power source and a battery-based internal power source; select, based on a detection by the one or more processors of quality of the external power source, at least one of the external power source or the internal power source for use by the power connection to power the network connectivity device;', 'select, based on quality of network functionality of each of the plurality of external networks, between at least the first and second type of the external networks, wherein the quality of network functionality is determined based at least in part on the detected quality of power, and wherein the detected quality of power enables the one or more processors to predict a future change in the quality of network functionality of at least one of the plurality of external networks; and', 'configure the internal network interface to connect the one or more user ...

DYNAMIC MOBILE DEVICE FEEDBACK METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS

A dynamic mobile device feedback system is described. Feedback may be obtained using a device feedback client residing on the mobile device and a feedback server remote to the mobile device. The device feedback client may receive feedback solicitation inquiries (invitations/queries) and presentation rules from the feedback server, monitor the mobile device, identify trigger events associated with the mobile device, present the feedback solicitation inquiries in accordance with the presentation rules, and receive feedback from the user of the mobile device. The feedback may be sent to the feedback server for further processing. 1. A method , comprising:receiving by a device feedback client residing on a mobile device from a feedback server, feedback solicitation inquiries and presentation rules;monitoring the mobile device with the device feedback client for trigger events;identifying at least one of the trigger events associated with the mobile device with the device feedback client; andpresenting the feedback solicitation inquiries by the mobile device to a user of the mobile device in accordance with the presentation rules based on the identified at least one trigger event.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the feedback solicitation inquiries comprise an invitation and a survey.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the presenting step comprises:presenting the invitation by the mobile device in accordance with the presentation rules;receiving an affirmative response to the presented invitation by the mobile device; andpresenting the survey in response to the affirmative response in accordance with the presentation rules.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the receiving step comprises:verbally receiving the affirmative response; andconverting the verbal response to an electronic response for processing by the mobile device client.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the presenting step comprises:converting at least one of the feedback solicitation inquiries to speech; ...

Self Adapting Haptic Device

Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method for operating a haptic device including driving a haptic device using a control signal, measuring a frequency related to the operation of the haptic device and comparing the measured frequency with a target frequency. A control signal is adjusted based on the comparison to drive the haptic device to the target frequency.

Screen display method and device, mobile terminal and storage medium

A screen display method includes: acquiring screen status when a specified operation is received, the screen status being status of the first display screen and/or status of the second display screen; selecting a display screen from a first display screen and a second display screen according to the screen status and the specified operation; and displaying a first current interface on the selected display screen.

Adjustment of device operations based on an enclosure

An electronic device is configured to detect the presence or absence of a case that is positioned over at least one surface of the electronic device. When a case is present, the electronic device is configured to determine one or more characteristics of the case and adjust one or more operations of the electronic device based on at least one characteristic of the case.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION ACCESS ON PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Improved techniques for facilitating emergency access to one or more contacts stored on a portable electronic device are disclosed. One or more contacts on the portable electronic device are designated as emergency contacts. While the portable electronic device is password-locked, a request to display the one or more emergency contacts on the password-locked portable electronic device is received. Without requiring a password, the one or more emergency contacts are displayed on the portable electronic device. 1. A method for displaying emergency information associated with a registered user , the method comprising , at a locked portable electronic device that stores the emergency information:displaying a lock screen that includes (i) a first keypad for inputting a passcode for unlocking the lock screen, and (ii) an emergency affordance for accessing an emergency information screen;displaying the emergency information screen in response to receiving a first selection of the emergency affordance, wherein the emergency information screen includes (i) an emergency information affordance, and (ii) a second keypad for initiating an emergency phone call; and 'displaying the emergency information associated with the registered user.', 'in response to receiving a second selection of the emergency information affordance2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emergency information includes at least one of a blood type claim 1 , a medical condition claim 1 , allergies or existing medications associated with the registered user.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emergency information was previously designated as lock-accessible by the registered user of the portable electronic device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in response to receiving the first selection of the emergency affordance claim 1 , the method further comprises:preventing any other information associated with the registered user from being displayed.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emergency ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTEXT-BASED CONTACT SUGGESTION

A method for context-based contact suggestion performed by an electronic device is described. The method includes generating one or more suggested contacts based on current operating context information, historical operating context information, and contact information by determining at least one contextual similarity between the current operating context information and historical operating context information corresponding to at least one contact. The method also includes associating the current operating context information with the contact information. The method further includes updating the historical operating context information based on the current operating context information associated with the contact information. 1. A method for context-based contact suggestion performed by an electronic device , comprising:generating one or more suggested contacts based on current operating context information, historical operating context information, and contact information by determining at least one contextual similarity between the current operating context information and historical operating context information corresponding to at least one contact;associating the current operating context information with the contact information; andupdating the historical operating context information based on the current operating context information associated with the contact information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein associating the current operating context information with the contact information comprises associating at least one contact of the contact information with the current operating context information corresponding to a time or a time range relative to a contact access or a contact selection.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein associating the current operating context information with the contact information comprises associating a context parameter vector corresponding to a contact access with the contact information.4. The method of claim 1 , further ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME AND PROCESSOR FOR THE SAME

At least one processor executes (i) a first function of terminating communication via a first network, in response to a first input to an input unit, (ii) a second function of terminating communication via a second network, in response to a second input to the input unit, and (iii) a third function of terminating communication via the first and second networks, in response to a third input to the input unit. The at least one processor limits, when the at least one processor processes a first call via the first network, at least one of the first input and the first function and at least one of the third input and the third function, and limits, when the at least one processor processes a second call via the second network, at least one of the second input and the second function and at least one of the third input and the third function. 1. An electronic apparatus , comprising:a communication unit configured to communicate with a plurality of networks;an input unit; and process, through the communication unit, a first call via a first network and a second call via a second network different from the first network, the first network and the second network being included in the plurality of networks;', 'execute (i) a first function of terminating communication via the first network, in response to a first input to the input unit, (ii) a second function of terminating communication via the second network, in response to a second input to the input unit, and (iii) a third function of terminating communication via the first and second networks, in response to a third input to the input unit; and', 'limit, when the at least one processor processes the first call, at least one of the first input and the first function and at least one of the third input and the third function, and limit, when the at least one processor processes the second call, at least one of the second input and the second function and at least one of the third input and the third function., 'at least ...

ADJUSTMENT OF DEVICE OPERATIONS BASED ON AN ENCLOSURE

An electronic device is configured to detect the presence or absence of a case that is positioned over at least one surface of the electronic device. When a case is present, the electronic device is configured to determine one or more characteristics of the case and adjust one or more operations of the electronic device based on at least one characteristic of the case. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a device housing;a first electrical contact exposed at an exterior surface of the device housing, the first electrical contact being configured to mate with a second electrical contact of a case when the case is positioned at least partially about the device housing;a vibratory device: and detect a type of the case when the first electrical contact is mated with the second electrical contact; and', 'in response to a detection of the type of the case, adjust an output of the vibratory device in accordance with the detected type of the case., 'a processor configured to2. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the device housing comprises a first plurality of electrical contacts exposed at the exterior surface of the device housing claim 1 , the first plurality of electrical contacts being configured to mate with a second plurality of electrical contacts of the case.3. The electronic device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the first plurality of electrical contacts are disposed upon a side wall of the device housing.4. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein adjusting the output of the vibratory device comprises shifting a frequency spectrum of the output.5. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein adjusting the output of the vibratory device comprises disabling the vibratory device.6. The electronic device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the vibratory device is a haptic device and adjusting the output of the haptic device comprises changing a strength of the output based on a thickness of the case.7. The electronic device as ...

METHOD FOR CONNECTING CALL WHEN RECEIVED ON MOBILE DEVICE

The present invention relates to a method for connecting a call when received on a mobile device and, more specifically, relates to a method for connecting a call when received on a mobile device, wherein, if a call arrives in circumstances under which it is difficult to use a lock function without the free use of both hands, it is possible to connect the call even without using the lock function by converting a user voice signal incoming from a microphone (MIC) of the mobile device into text data and comparing same with stored reference text data and, if there is a match, controlling the mobile device as instructed by an applicable command, so as to either send text or connect the call immediately. 1. A method for connecting a call when a mobile device receives the call , the method comprising:a first step in which, when a call connection is received by the mobile device, a controller of the mobile device notifies a user through a ringtone or vibration that a call receiving is made;a second step in which, when a voice signal of the user is inputted from a microphone (MIC) of the mobile device, the controller of the mobile device stores the voice signal of the user in a database;a third step in which the controller converts the inputted voice signal into text data, and compares and matches to reference text data stored in the database, and then recognizes the voice signal;a fourth step in which, when the inputted voice signal is successfully recognized, the controller selects a command of a category to which the reference text data or similar text data which is identical to the text data of the inputted voice signal belongs;a fifth step in which, when the selected command is “immediate call”, the controller switches to a call state through the call connection, and then transmits the stored voice signal to the sender; anda sixth step in which, when the selected command is “text transmission”, the controller disconnects the call connection and transmits the sender a ...

Method and terminal device for telephone call transfer

A method and terminal device for transferring a telephone call, are provided. The method comprises: detecting if an incoming call is received; displaying an incoming call interactive interface containing an incoming call transferring option, if the incoming call is detected; transferring the incoming call to a terminal device corresponding to a designated number when the incoming call transferring option is chosen. As the user is allowable to choose whether the incoming call should be transferred according to actual needs, the problem of automatically transferring incoming calls under some circumstances not suitable for transferring a telephone call may be avoided, thereby achieving more intelligent call transfer manner with more flexibility and better effect for transferring a telephone call.

Vibration Sensing System and Method for Categorizing Portable Device Context and Modifying Device Operation

Disclosed herein are methods for operating a computing device including determining an amount of pressure exerted on a touch-sensitive surface of the computing device. According to the various embodiments, a touch input is received by the touch-sensitive surface. The amount of pressure exerted by the touch input on the touch-sensitive surface is then determined. The computing device operates in a first manner when a first amount of pressure is received and operates in a second manner when a second amount of pressure is received. 120-. (canceled)21. A portable electronic device , comprising:an enclosure defining a surface;a set of one or more sensors configured to detect a pressure applied to the surface; and receive a signal from a sensor of the set of one or more sensors, the received signal associated with the pressure applied to the surface;', 'identify a property of the received signal; and', 'determine, using the identified property of the received signal, that a user is applying a grip to the portable electronic device., 'a processor operably connected to the set of one or more sensors and configured to22. The portable electronic device of claim 21 , wherein the processor is further operable to modify an operation of the portable electronic device when it is determined that the user is applying the grip to the portable electronic device.23. The portable electronic device of claim 22 , further comprising a telephone module claim 22 , wherein the modified operation comprises a conditional answering of an incoming call received by the telephone module.24. The portable electronic device of claim 23 , wherein the modified operation comprises a modification of a ringtone produced by the telephone module.25. The portable electronic device of claim 24 , wherein the processor is further configured to:determine, using the identified property of the received signal, when no grip is applied to the portable electronic device; andincrease a volume of the ringtone produced ...

METHOD, DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM AND MOBILE TERMINAL FOR RECOGNIZING AN OFF-SCREEN GESTURE

Embodiments provide a method, device, storage medium and mobile terminal, for recognizing an Off-screen gesture. The method includes: upon reception in a driver layer of an Off-screen gesture input by a user, determining whether each of preset Off-screen gestures is switched on based on an Off-screen gesture switch that switches on or off the preset Off-screen gesture in the driver layer; matching an switched-on Off-screen gesture with an Off-screen gesture in a preset confusable gesture group, and determining to change a recognition condition for the switched-on Off-screen gesture when the matching indicates there is only one Off-screen gesture in the on state in the confusable gesture group; and when determining to change the recognition condition, replacing, with a preset second recognition condition, a first recognition condition for the switched-on Off-screen gesture in the driver layer, and recognizing a gesture type of the input Off-screen gesture with the second recognition condition. 1. A method for recognizing an Off-screen gesture , the method comprising:upon reception in a driver layer of an Off-screen gesture input by a user, determining whether each of preset Off-screen gestures is switched on based on an Off-screen gesture switch that switches on or off the preset Off-screen gesture in the driver layer;matching an switched-on Off-screen gesture with an Off-screen gesture in a preset confusable gesture group, and determining to change a recognition condition for the switched-on Off-screen gesture when a result of the matching indicates that there is only one Off-screen gesture in the on state in the confusable gesture group to which the Off-screen gesture belongs; andwhen determining to change the recognition condition for the switched-on Off-screen gesture, replacing, with a preset second recognition condition, a first recognition condition for the switched-on Off-screen gesture in the driver layer, and recognizing a gesture type of the Off-screen ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD

An electronic device includes a non-contact detection sensor, a display, and a controller. The display displays a first window and a second window. The controller determines a first gesture and a second gesture by referring to the non-contact detection sensor, allocates operation of the first window to the first gesture, and allocates operation of the second window to the second gesture. 1. An electronic device comprising:a non-contact detection sensor;a display configured to display a first window and a second window; anda controller configured to determine a first gesture and a second gesture by referring to output of the non-contact detection sensor; allocates operation of the first window to the first gesture, and', 'allocates operation of the second window to the second gesture., 'wherein the controller'}2. An electronic device comprising:a non-contact detection sensor;a display configured to display a first window and a second window; anda controller configured to determine a first gesture and a second gesture by referring to output of the non-contact detection sensor; allocates the first gesture to an operation to select between the first window and the second window, and', 'allocates the second gesture to an operation of whichever of the first window and the second window is selected., 'wherein the controller'}3. A control method for an electronic device comprising a non-contact detection sensor , the control method comprising:displaying a first window and a second window on a display;determining a first gesture and a second gesture by referring to output of the non-contact detection sensor;allocating operation of the first window to the first gesture, andallocating operation of the second window to the second gesture.4. A control method for an electronic device comprising a non-contact detection sensor , the control method comprising:displaying a first window and a second window on a display;determining a first gesture and a second gesture by referring to ...

CONTACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

An improved contact management system allows users to establish contact sharing relationships with one another and store updating contacting information for these users alongside static contact information for other users in personal, private data collections. The system may allow a user to specify various levels of information sharing and customize communication options by which other users may contact them. The system may provide seamless integration with legacy contact management and/or and communication systems. 1. A contact management system , the comprising: receiving contact information of a first user;', 'transmitting the contact information of the first user to a sever computer;', 'receiving contact information of a first contact and a second user, where the first contact and the second contact are contacts of the first user;', 'transmitting the contact information of the first contact and the second contact to the server computer; and, 'a first software module for use on a mobile device, the first software module including instructions stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium for receiving the contact information of the first user;', 'creating an account associated with the first user;', 'receiving the contact information of the first contact and the second contact;', 'establishing a contact information sharing relationship between the first user and the first contact;', 'retrieving previously stored contact information for the first contact;', 'storing, in a collection of data associated with the first user, the contact information of the first user, the previously stored contact information for the first contact, and the contact information of the second contact., 'a second software module for use on the server computer, stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium for2. The contact managing system of claim 1 , where the first software module further includes instructions for importing contact information from another contact management ...

TERMINAL OPERATING METHOD AND TERMINAL

A terminal and a terminal operating method are provided. The present disclosure relates to technical field of the terminals, which can reduce the situation of the user's inability to operate the terminal to a certain extent when liquid such as water is present on the hand, and thus improve efficiency of terminal application. The terminal operating method in the present disclosure includes: collecting trajectory information of a touch device; comparing the trajectory information with preset trajectory information and judging whether attached liquid is present on a designating function module; collecting audio information if determining that attached liquid is present on the designating function module; determining instruction information corresponding to the audio information according to the audio information; and completing a corresponding operation in response to the instruction information. The embodiments of the present disclosure are applicable to processes of terminal operations. 1. A method for operating a terminal , comprising:step 1: collecting trajectory information of a touch device;step 2: comparing the trajectory information with preset trajectory information and judging whether there is liquid attached on a designating function module;step 3: collecting audio information when there is liquid attached on the designating function module;step 4: determining instruction information corresponding to the audio information according to the audio information; andstep 5: completing a corresponding operation in response to the instruction information.2. The method according to claim 1 , before step 4 claim 1 , further comprising steps of:identifying the audio information to obtain authority information of the audio information;judging whether the authority information belongs to a user of the terminal according to the authority information; andwhen the authority information belongs to the user of the terminal, performing step 4.3. The method according to claim 2 ...

METHOD FOR PROVIDING FUNCTION OR CONTENT ASSOCIATED WITH APPLICATION, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAME

Disclosed, according to various embodiments of the present invention, is an electronic device comprising: a housing comprising a cover glass and a rear cover facing the cover glass; a display comprising a first region and a second region connected to one end of the first region, and having a first state where the first region is exposed, via the cover glass, to the outside of the electronic device, and a second state where the first region and the second region are exposed, via the cover glass, to the outside of the electronic device; and a processor electrically connected to the display. The processor may be configured so as to control the outputting of content on the basis of the state of the display. In addition, various embodiments are possible as identified in the specification. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing including a cover glass and a rear cover facing the cover glass;a display including a first region and a second region connected to one end of the first region, and having a first state where the first region is exposed to an outside of the electronic device via the cover glass and a second state where the first region and the second region are exposed to the outside of the electronic device via the cover glass; anda processor electrically connected to the display,wherein the processor is configured to:obtain a first input of a user;set a function or content associated with an application based on the first input;output an object corresponding to the application, to the first region while the display is in the first state;obtain a second input of the user, which is input to the object; andwhen the display is changed from the first state to the second state by the second input, output a screen for the set function or content to the display.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to:obtain the second input in a lock screen state; andoutput a screen for the set function or content to the display, in a state ...

WINDOWS POSITION CONTROL FOR PHONE APPLICATIONS

Methods and devices for selectively presenting a user interface for a phone application are provided. More particularly, a change in the display mode of a multiple screen device can be determined. More particularly, a presentation of a user interface for a call log of a phone application can be retained after receiving a flick in an off-screen gesture area of the device. However, a second, child window is provided in a second screen in response to receiving the flick. The second, child window provides detail information about a phone call selected in the call log. 120-. (canceled)21. A method , comprising:providing a device having at least first and second displays connected by a hinge, wherein the device executes a phone application, and wherein the phone application is in a call log mode;in a first display mode, presenting a first user interface for a phone application on a first display, wherein the first display mode includes displaying content in a portrait orientation and displaying the first user interface on the first display and a desktop on the second display, wherein the first user interface is a call log, wherein the call log provides information about previous phone calls or voicemails;receiving input from a user in a user interface area not displaying the call log, wherein the input includes a change in the display for the phone application;determining that the input requires a change to a second display mode; presenting the call log on a first display; and', 'while presenting the call log on the first display, presenting a second user interface, associated with the phone application, on the second display, wherein the second user interface is a call detail window associated with the call log mode., 'in response to the input and the determination that the device is in a second display mode22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the first user interface and the second user interface present different content claim 21 , wherein the second user interface is ...

Devices, Systems and Methods for Managing Custom Alpha Tags

Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for a subscriber of services on a network to display a custom operator name or alpha tag on the subscriber mobile communications device. The custom alpha tag (or operator name) is selected or defined by the subscriber via an interface on a communications device, and a custom operator name request is submitted to a provisioning logic on the network. The provisioning logic communicates with business rule logic on the network, the business rule logic being configured to retrieve and/or update a first account associated with the subscriber with the custom operator name. A billing logic within a billing subsystem may be invoked to debit a second account associated with the subscriber. A programming logic on the network then updates one or more mobile devices with the custom alpha tag. The several logic units may be part of an Over-the-air (OTA) platform on the network. 1. A system , comprising:a processor on a network; and providing a user interface to a communication device of a user, the user interface enabling selecting a predefined operator name and receiving an input of a custom operator name,', 'receiving a custom operator name request from the communication device, the custom operator name request comprising the custom operator name generated at the user interface,', 'determining whether to charge the user for the custom operator name request,', 'determining whether the custom operator name request conflicts with an existing business rule,', 'in response to determining that the custom operator name request does not conflict with the existing business rule, updating a public land mobile network list with the custom operator name, the public land mobile network list being stored in a first subscriber account associated with the user, and', 'transmitting the custom operator name to a mobile communication device on the network, wherein the custom operator name is displayed on a display of the mobile communication device., 'a ...

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROGRAMMING USER-DEFINED INFORMATION INTO ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste. 1. A wireless telephone that may be customized by programming a digital audio file into the wireless telephone for use as an indicia of an incoming communication, the telephone comprising: a communications link capable of connecting substantially directly to a remote database that includes a plurality of lists of digital audio files; a display screen and a mobile browsing application that allows a user of the wireless telephone to browse at least one of the plurality of lists of digital audio files and view selectable digital audio files present in the browsed list; a speaker and processing circuitry configured to allow the user to optionally review a selected digital audio file with the mobile browsing application before downloading the selected digital audio file into the wireless telephone; and a programmable memory circuit for allowing the user to optionally store the selected digital audio file for use as an indicia of an incoming communication. Any and all applications for which a foreign or domestic priority claim is identified in the Application Data Sheet, or any correction thereto, are hereby incorporated by reference under 37 CFR 1.57.This application relates to electronic devices, and more particularly to a programming apparatus that allows users to program user-defined information into their electronic device.There are many types of electronic devices available to consumers today that have the ability to produce both audio sounds and video displays. Many of these devices provide users with the ...

Mobile Telephone and Method for Declining an Incoming Call

The present invention relates to a mobile telephone comprising a housing and a touch screen, wherein the mobile telephone is switchable into a locked mode in which the touch screen is not responsive to an user input unless a predetermined operation is performed, wherein the mobile telephone is configured to receive an incoming call when the mobile telephone is in the locked mode and accept the incoming call after a predetermined user acceptance input, characterized in that the mobile telephone is also configured to decline the incoming call after a predetermined user decline input on the touch screen and/or housing while the mobile telephone remains in the locked mode. 1. Mobile telephone comprising a housing and a touch screen , wherein the mobile telephone is switchable into a locked mode in which the touch screen is not responsive to an user input unless a predetermined operation is performed , wherein the mobile telephone is configured to receive an incoming call when the mobile telephone is in the locked mode and accept the incoming call after a predetermined user acceptance input , characterized in that the mobile telephone is also configured to decline the incoming call after a predetermined user decline input on the touch screen and/or the housing while the mobile telephone remains in the locked mode.2. Mobile telephone according to claim 1 , comprising ringtone and/or vibrations means characterized in that the mobile telephone is configured to switch off a ringtone and/or a vibration mode of the mobile telephone after the predetermined user decline input on the touch screen and/or housing.3. Mobile telephone according to claim 1 , characterized in that the predetermined user decline input on the touch screen and/or housing is at least two taps.4. Mobile telephone according to claim 1 , characterized in that the mobile telephone is configured to detect the user decline input on each area of the touch screen and/or housing.5. Mobile telephone according to ...

TECHNIQUES FOR MOBILE DEVICE PERSONALIZATION

Techniques for mobile device personalization are described. In an embodiment, user credentials for an online service are received at a mobile device kiosk. The user credentials may be authenticated and, upon authentication, user data associated with the user credentials may be transferred to a mobile device of the mobile device kiosk. The user data may be transferred between the mobile device kiosk and a wireless transmitter embedded on a printed circuit board (PCB) of the mobile device. Further, the user data may be transferred to the mobile device without powering on the mobile device. Once the data transfer is complete, the mobile device may be provided to a user. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:transmitting user credentials to a mobile device kiosk, the user credentials comprising authentication information for authenticating a user with a remote authentication server associated with user data for personalizing a mobile device;receiving, from the mobile device kiosk, the user data associated with the user credentials, the user data received by a wireless transmitter embedded of the mobile device, the wireless transmitter configured to receive the user data regardless of a power state of the mobile device and to communicate the received user data to a non-volatile memory of the mobile device; andpersonalizing the mobile device based on the user data, wherein personalizing the mobile device comprises pre-loading payment data associated with the user, populating login data for the user for a social network, loading photos of the user onto the mobile device, loading contact information onto the mobile device, provisioning virtual subscriber identity module (VSIM) data to the mobile device, or populating a browser of the mobile device with browsing preferences, bookmarks, or advertising data for the user.2. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , the user data being transferred to the mobile device without powering on the mobile device.3. The ...

ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTED TERMINALS FOR PROGRAMMING AND MANAGING A SELECTION OF FUNCTIONS

An assembly includes a main terminal equipped with a communication module using at least a first communications protocol capable of connecting the main terminal to a communication network, which enables the use of at least one function, the main terminal being arranged to use at least one configuration program, and the configuration program enables at least one preferred function to be selected and a code representing the selected preferred function to be generated, and a second communications protocol. The assembly additionally comprises at least one secondary terminal equipped with a passive communication module using the second communications protocol to communicate with the main terminal in order to protect the code representing the selected preferred function. 1. An assembly comprising:a main terminal equipped with a communication module, which includes a first communication interface and a second communication interface, the first communication interface using at least a first communications protocol capable of connecting said main terminal to a communication network for the use of at least one function, said main terminal being arranged to use at least one configuration program, wherein the configuration program enables at least one preferred function to be selected and a code representing the selected preferred function to be generated, and the second communication interface using a second communications protocol, whereinsaid assembly further comprises at least one secondary terminal equipped with a passive communication module using the second communications protocol to communicate within communication range with said main terminal in order to save the code representing the selected preferred function, and in which said secondary terminal is arranged so that the passive communication module is woken and activated by an external power source coming from the main terminal or another terminal equipped with another communication module also using the second ...

Transmission system, transmission terminal, and transmission method

A transmission system includes one or more processors that cause a source transmission terminal to transmit data to a destination transmission terminal, the processors including a receiving unit that receives availability information generated based on a current place of a destination candidate, a displaying unit that displays the availability information on a display to allow a user to determine whether transmitting the data to a destination transmission terminal associated with the destination candidate is appropriate, an operation reception unit that receives a selection of the destination candidate corresponding to the availability information displayed, and a transmission unit that transmits the data to the destination transmission terminal associated with the destination candidate the selection of which is received by the operation reception unit.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING VIDEO IN PORTABLE TERMINAL

A method of providing a video in a portable terminal according to the present invention may include: monitoring whether an execution request event for a multi-camera mode of a portable terminal is generated; when the execution request event is generated, executing a virtual multi-preview menu including a plurality of pre-view regions, which is divided into independent separate regions and displays a plurality of different contents, respectively, and when the virtual multi-preview menu is executed, photographing a multi-preview image, so that different contents are displayed on the plurality of preview regions, respectively, with a virtual camera implemented in the portable terminal. 1. A method of providing a video in a portable terminal , the method comprising:monitoring whether an execution request event for a multi-camera mode of a portable terminal is generated;when the execution request event is generated, executing a virtual multi-preview menu including a plurality of pre-view regions, which is divided into independent separate regions and displays a plurality of different contents, respectively, andwhen the virtual multi-preview menu is executed, photographing a multi-preview image, so that the different contents are displayed on the plurality of preview regions, respectively, with a virtual camera implemented in the portable terminal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each operation for photographing the multi-preview image is executed through an image providing application or a camera application mounted on the portable terminal.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:when the virtual multi-preview menu is executed, transmitting multi-content data generated by matching an audio signal input from the outside and the multi-preview image to an additional service server or another portable terminal through a network in real time.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:when the virtual multi-preview menu is executed, recording multi-content data ...

Information Security/Privacy via a Decoupled Security Accessory to an Always Listening Device

An always-listening-capable computing device is disclosed, comprising: a first electronic sensor configured to receive user input, a second electronic sensor configured to receive a signal indicating that a user depressed a physical button, a gate-keeping module implemented by a processor, wherein data from the first electronic sensor passes through the gate-keeping module while a gatekeeping function is disabled, no data from the first electronic sensor passes through the communications module while the gatekeeping function is enabled, all data input to the gate-keeping module is received via an exclusive input lead from the first electronic sensor, and all data output from the gate-keeping module is transmitted via an exclusive output lead to a component other than the first electronic sensor. The device receives the signal indicating that the user has depressed the physical button; and enables or disables a functionality of a second computing device. 1. A computing device comprising:a sensor configured to detect user input;a communications module configured to exchange data with a remote server; prevent communication between the sensor and the communications module by interfering with an electrical communication path when a gate-keeping function is enabled;', 'receive, via an exclusive input lead from the sensor, the user input;', 'determine that a first portion of the user input comprises a command;', 'disable, based on a determination that the first portion of the user input comprises the command, the gate-keeping function, wherein the gate-keeping function allows communication between the sensor and the communications module when the gate-keeping function is disabled; and', 'send, via the communications module and based on disabling the gate-keeping function, a second portion of the user input to a remote server., 'a gate-keeping module, disposed between the sensor and the communications module, configured to2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Embedded computing device

According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus comprising a first processing core configured to generate first control signals and to control a display by providing the first control signals to the display via a first display interface, a second processing core configured to generate second control signals and to control the display by providing the second control signals to the display via a second display interface, and the first processing core being further configured to cause the second processing core to enter and leave a hibernation state. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first processing core configured to generate first control signals and to control a display by providing the first control signals to the display via a first display interface;a second processing core configured to generate second control signals and to control the display by providing the second control signals to the display via a second display interface, andthe first processing core being further configured to cause the second processing core to enter and leave a hibernation state, wherein the second processing core is electrically interfaced with cellular communication circuitry, wherein the first processing core is configured to cause the second processing core to leave the hibernation state responsive to a determination that a communications capability of the second processing core is requested.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first processing core is electrically interfaced with at least one of: a user interface claim 1 , a wireless communications port claim 1 , a wired communications port claim 1 , satellite positioning circuitry claim 1 , a magnetometer claim 1 , a gyroscope claim 1 , an accelerometer and a pressure sensor.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second processing core is electrically interfaced with at least one of: non-cellular wireless communication circuitry and a second wired communications ...

EXCHANGING INFORMATION VIA A DESIGNATED APPLICATION

Exchanging information via a designated application includes establishing a voice communication link with a client device, sending a launch command associated with a designated application to the client device via the voice communication link, wherein the launch command is configured to cause the designated application to be launched at the client device; and exchanging information with the client device using the designated application, wherein the designated application is configured to receive input information and the input information is received from the client device. 1. A server , comprising: establish a voice communication link with a client device;', 'send a launch command associated with a designated application to the client device via the voice communication link, wherein the launch command is configured to cause the designated application to be launched at the client device; and', 'exchange information with the client device using the designated application,, 'one or more processors configured towherein the designated application is configured to receive input information and the to input information is received from the client device; andone or more memories coupled to the one or more processors and configured to provide the one or more processors with instructions.2. The server of claim 1 , wherein the launch command comprises one or more signals.3. The server of claim 2 , wherein the one or more signals comprise one or more dual-tone is multi-frequency signals.4. The server of claim 2 , wherein the one or more signals comprise one or more audio signals.5. The server of claim 1 , wherein a user interface of the designated application is configured to present one or more prompts and one or more input areas.6. The server of claim 5 , wherein the user interface includes a control and wherein in response to a user selection of the control claim 5 , information input into the one or more input areas is configured to be sent from the client device to the ...

EFFICIENT TOMOGRAPHIC PROCESSING FOR TOUCH DETERMINATION

Touch sensitivity is enabled using a touch system that comprises a panel configured to conduct signals, e.g. by TIR, along detection lines across a rectangular touch surface with first and second spatial dimensions. A signal processor operates to transform energy values for the detection lines into Fourier coefficients arranged as data points on a regular grid defined by first and second frequency dimensions. To generate an interaction pattern for the touch surface, the signal processor operates a first 1D inverse FFT on the data points with respect to the second frequency dimension, so as to generate first values transformed into the second spatial dimension, and operates a second 1D inverse FFT on a selected subset of the first values with respect to the first frequency dimension to generate second values that represent the interaction pattern. The selected subset is defined by the data points that fall within an extent of the touch surface in the second spatial dimension, thereby reducing the total number of inverse FFT operations. 1. A method of enabling touch determination based on an output signal from a touch-sensitive apparatus , the touch-sensitive apparatus comprising a rectangular touch surface with first and second spatial dimensions and being configured to propagate signals across the touch surface along a plurality of detection lines , said method comprising:processing the output signal to generate a set of data samples indicative of transmitted signal energy for at least a subset of the plurality of detection lines;processing the set of data samples for transformation into Fourier coefficients arranged as data points on a regular grid defined by first and second dimension parameters that represent frequencies in the first and second spatial dimensions, respectively; andprocessing the data points by inverse Fourier transformation so as to generate an interaction pattern in the first and second spatial dimensions of the touch surface;wherein the step of ...

Method for processing touch operation and mobile terminal

The present disclosure provides a method for processing a touch operation, and the method includes: a touch action of a user in a first sensing area is acquired by a mobile terminal, wherein the first sensing area is located in an area other than a display area of the mobile terminal; when it is determined by the mobile terminal that the acquired touch action is a valid touch action, a function key corresponding to the valid touch action is determined according to a correspondence between the touch action of the user acquired in the first sensing area and a function key, and a corresponding processing is performed according to a determined function key. The present disclosure further provides a mobile terminal. With the method and device provided in the present disclosure, the problem of the prior art that the thickness and screen size of a mobile terminal are limited due to an occupation of some area by keys of the mobile terminal when the volume of the mobile terminal is fixed. 1. A method for processing a touch operation , comprising:acquiring, by a mobile terminal, a touch action of a user in a first sensing area, wherein the first sensing area is located in an area other than a display area of the mobile terminal;determining, by the mobile terminal, that the acquired touch action is a valid touch action, and determining a function key corresponding to the valid touch action according to a correspondence between the touch action of the user acquired in the first sensing area and the function key, and performing a corresponding processing according to the determined function key.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first sensing area is arranged in one or more locations on a frame claim 1 , a lateral surface and the back side of the mobile terminal.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein when the touch action is a click on touch claim 1 , the correspondence is a correspondence between the number of clicks on a defined click location and a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNITY BASED MOBILE DEVICE PROFILING

A method, computer program product, and system is provided for community based mobile device profiling. In an implementation, a method may include receiving, via a first mobile device, a wireless signal associated with a second mobile device. The method may also include determining an identity of a user associated with the second mobile device. The method may further include establishing at least one setting of the first mobile device based upon, at least in part, a mobile device profile associated with the first mobile device and the identity of the user associated with the second mobile device. 1. A method comprising:receiving, via a first mobile device, a wireless signal associated with a second mobile device;determining an identity of a user associated with the second mobile device; andestablishing at least one setting of the first mobile device based upon, at least in part, a mobile device profile associated with the first mobile device and the identity of the user associated with the second mobile device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identity of the user is determined based upon claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , the wireless signal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identity of the user is determined based upon claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , information included within a data store.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identity of the user includes claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , a user attribute.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining at least one setting of the second mobile device based upon, at least in part, a mobile device profile associated with the second mobile device.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:updating the mobile device profile associated with the first mobile device based upon, at least in part, a user input changing the at least one setting of the first mobile device and at least one previously established profile setting saved within the mobile device profile associated with the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNITY BASED MOBILE DEVICE PROFILING

A method, computer program product, and system is provided for community based mobile device profiling. In an implementation, a method may include receiving, via a first mobile device, a wireless signal associated with a second mobile device. The method may also include determining an identity of a user associated with the second mobile device. The method may further include establishing at least one setting of the first mobile device based upon, at least in part, a mobile device profile associated with the first mobile device and the identity of the user associated with the second mobile device. 17.-. (canceled)8. A computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer readable medium having a plurality of instructions stored thereon , which , when executed by a processor , cause the processor to perform operations including:receiving, via a first mobile device, a wireless signal associated with a second mobile device;determining an identity of a user associated with the second mobile device; andestablishing at least one setting of the first mobile device based upon, at least in part, a mobile device profile associated with the first mobile device and the identity of the user associated with the second mobile device.9. The computer program product of claim 8 , wherein the identity of the user is determined based upon claim 8 , at least in part claim 8 , the wireless signal.10. The computer program product of claim 8 , wherein the identity of the user is determined based upon claim 8 , at least in part claim 8 , information included within a data store.11. The computer program product of claim 8 , wherein the identity of the user includes claim 8 , at least in part claim 8 , a user attribute.12. The computer program product of claim 8 , further including instructions for:determining at least one setting of the second mobile device based upon, at least in part, a mobile device profile associated with the second mobile device.13. The computer program product ...

PORTABLE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RESTRICTING USE OF PORTABLE DEVICE

A method for restricting a use of a portable device is provided. The method includes receiving an input for selecting an icon displayed on a screen of the portable device, the icon corresponding to an application for executing a concentration improvement mode that restricts the use of the application, setting a restriction time for the concentration improvement mode, deactivating the selected icon in the concentration improvement mode, and blocking a notification message provided by the application corresponding to the selected icon in the concentration improvement mode. 1. A method of restricting a use of a portable device , the method comprising:receiving an input for selecting an icon displayed on a screen of the portable device, the icon corresponding to an application for executing a concentration improvement mode that restricts the use of the application;setting a restriction time for the concentration improvement mode;deactivating the selected icon in the concentration improvement mode; andblocking a notification message provided by the application corresponding to the selected icon in the concentration improvement mode.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , when the restriction time has expired claim 1 , displaying the icon on the screen in response to deactivation of the concentration improvement mode.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , when the restriction time has expired claim 1 , displaying a stored notification message provided by the application on the screen in response to the deactivation of the concentration improvement mode.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , in the concentration improvement mode claim 1 , receiving a deactivation input corresponding to deactivation of the concentration improvement mode claim 1 ,wherein the request for deactivation comprises an entry of a Personal Identification Number (PIN).5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:deactivating the concentration ...

Video Streaming with Feedback Using Mobile Device

A method for direct video broadcasting to video host, via a mobile device, including allowing the video host to initiate an audio communication with a user, via the user's mobile device; allowing the user, via the mobile device, to accept the initiated audio communication from the video host; providing, in response to the user accepting the initiated audio communication, audio communication between the user and the video host; and allowing, in response to the user accepting the initiated audio communication, the user to capture video, via the mobile device, and upload or stream the captured video to the video host, wherein the video host is enabled to engage in audio communications with the user, as the captured video is being captured, and wherein the audio communication is separate from the audio associated with any video being captured. 1. A method for direct video broadcasting to at least one video host , via a mobile device , comprising:allowing said at least one video host to initiate an audio communication with a user, via said user's mobile device;allowing said user, via said mobile device, to accept said initiated audio communication from said at least one video host;providing, in response to said user accepting said initiated audio communication, audio communication between said user and said at least one video host; andallowing, in response to said user accepting said initiated audio communication, said user to capture video, via said mobile device, and upload or stream said captured video to said at least one video host, wherein said at least one video host is enabled to engage in audio communications with said user, as said captured video is being captured, and wherein said audio communication is separate from said audio associated with any video being captured.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said initiated audio communication is a nonverbal communication.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said audio communication is a Voice-Over-IP audio ...

Automatic Aftercall Directory And Phonebook Entry Advertising

This disclosure provides methods, services, and platforms that automatically prompt mobile phone users to add contact information to their phone book after a triggering event such as calling a phone number. The methods, services, and platforms allow mobile network operators to provide a service that allows businesses to potentially have their numbers added to the phonebook of a mobile phone after a disconnected call. 118.-. (canceled)19. A computer-implemented method for automatically prompting a user to add contact information of a company or business to a phonebook of the user's mobile device after a call to the company or business has disconnected , the method comprising:receiving, at a processor in the mobile device, an indication that a call connected between the mobile device and a first phone number has disconnected, wherein the mobile device is operably connected to a Mobile Operator's Network;receiving at the mobile device a message comprising an actionable option to add contact information for the company or business to the mobile device's phonebook, wherein the contact information for the company or business comprises the first phone number; anddisplaying on a screen of the mobile device the message, wherein the message is configured to prompt the user by its display on the screen.20. The method of claim 19 , further comprisingreceiving, at the processor in the mobile device, an indication that the user desires to add the contact information for the company or business to the mobile device's phonebook; andadding the contact information for the company or business to the mobile device's phonebook.21. The method of claim 19 , further comprising playing an alert tone on the mobile device when the message is displayed.22. The method of claim 20 , further comprising receiving claim 20 , at the processor of the mobile device claim 20 , a second message comprising an actionable option to add an update to the contact information for the company or business claim ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING PRESENCE OF EXTERNAL DEVICE IN MOBILE TERMINAL

An apparatus to control an external device includes a connector to electrically connect with the external device, a connection detector to determine whether the external device is electrically connected to the connector, and a controller to obtain level information corresponding to the external device from the connector, to determine a type of the external device based on the level information, and to control execution of a function of the apparatus based on the determined type, wherein the level information is different according to the type of the external device 1. An apparatus to control an external device , comprising:a connector to electrically connect with the external device;a connection detector to determine whether the external device is electrically connected to the connector; anda controller to obtain level information corresponding to the external device from the connector, to determine a type of the external device based on the level information, and to control execution of a function of the apparatus based on the determined type,wherein the level information is different according to the type of the external device.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the connection detector determines whether the external device is electrically connected to the connector based on a status of the connector.3. A method to control an external device claim 1 , comprising:electrically connect with the external device using a connector;determining whether the external device is electrically connected to the connector;obtaining, by a controller, level information corresponding to the external device from the connector;determining, by the controller, a type of the external device based on the level information; andcontrolling, by the controller, execution of a function of an apparatus based on the determined type,wherein the level information is different according to the type of the external device.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the electrical connection between the ...

Mode Changing Of A Mobile Communication Device And Vehicle Settings When The Mobile Communications Device Is In Proximity To A Vehicle

A driver of a vehicle is identified and a command is sent to a mobile communications device that is associated with the identified driver and that is in proximity of the vehicle to force the mobile communications device to change modes such as to enter a hands-free or other suitable mode. The driver may be identified through one or more techniques including biometric sensing, key detection, switch controls, and so forth. Additionally, the driver and/or feature settings preferred by the current driver may be identified by receiving data from the mobile communications device. The data may identify the driver ID with preferred feature settings, the mobile communications device which has an association to a driver ID with preferred feature settings, or the data may specify the preferred feature settings. 1. A system for controlling features of a vehicle , the system comprising:a mobile device; and a processor; and', receiving an indication of a user associated with the mobile device when the mobile device comes into proximity with the vehicular system;', 'based on the indication received from the mobile device, instructing the vehicular system to cause a feature of the vehicular system to enter an active mode;', 'detecting an override from a second mobile device coupled with the vehicular system; and', 'responsive to detecting the override, instructing the vehicular system to release the mobile device from the active mode., 'a memory coupled with the processor, the memory comprising executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to effectuate operations comprising], 'a vehicular system comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the feature comprises seat position or steering wheel position.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicular system obtains an identification of the mobile device via a cradle connection of the mobile device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicular system obtains an identification of the mobile device ...

METHOD OF TRANSMITTING MESSAGE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF

Disclosed are an electronic device and a method for transmitting a message. A method of operating an electronic device may include: determining by a processor whether a call with a counterpart electronic device is possible; and transmitting a call wish message through a communication network to the counterpart electronic device when the call is not possible based on a result of the determination. 1. An electronic device comprising:a communication interface; anda processor operatively coupled to the communication interface, the processor configured to:determine whether a call with a counterpart electronic device is possible, and transmit a call wish message through a communication network to the counterpart electronic device when the call is not possible.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine that the call with the counterpart electronic device is not possible based on at least one detection of no reply from the counterpart electronic device claim 1 , call connection rejection claim 1 , abnormal call termination after a call connection claim 1 , and power off.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to transmit the call wish message to the counterpart electronic device based on a user input.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to load a message transmission mode for transmitting the call wish message to the counterpart electronic device.5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to transmit the call wish message to the counterpart electronic device when the call with the counterpart electronic device is not possible successively by a predetermined number of times.6. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to transmit the call wish message to the counterpart electronic device based on a group predetermined according to identification information of the counterpart electronic device.7. The ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CALL FORWARDING INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF

A method for controlling call forwarding information in an electronic device is provided. The method includes generating call forwarding information, detecting an outgoing event to a partner electronic device, and transmitting the call forwarding information to the partner electronic device. 1. A method for operating an electronic device , the method comprising:generating call forwarding information;detecting an outgoing event to a partner electronic device; andtransmitting the call forwarding information to the partner electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the call forwarding information comprises identification information associated with the electronic device and name information associated with a user of the electronic device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the identification information comprises at least one of a phone number claim 2 , an e-mail claim 2 , an image claim 2 , a video claim 2 , or texts of the electronic device claim 2 , and the name information comprises at least one of a name claim 2 , an address claim 2 , a phone number claim 2 , an e-mail claim 2 , a website claim 2 , a picture claim 2 , a logo claim 2 , sound claim 2 , texts claim 2 , an image claim 2 , a video claim 2 , or multimedia associated with the user of the electronic device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmitting of the call forwarding information comprises transmitting the call forwarding information during a call with the partner electronic device or after the end of the call.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving the call forwarding information from the partner electronic device; andupdating identification information of the partner electronic device based on the received call forwarding information.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the receiving of the call forwarding information comprises receiving the call forwarding information during a call with the partner electronic device or after the end of the call.7. The method of claim ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING APPROPRIATE TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR CALL CONNECTION

A telephone sends, in accordance with a user's instruction, a call connection request that includes a source telephone number and a destination telephone number to a connecting device or VoIP server device that corresponds to the source telephone number. Management server device, upon identifying a set of a source telephone number and a destination telephone number that is more appropriate than a set of those included in the call connection request, sends a notice to the telephone to prompt a user to change the telephone numbers. The connecting device or VoIP server device that establishes a call connection in accordance with the call connection request, notifies a destination telephone of a to-be-notified telephone number that is selected by the management server device based on the destination telephone number. 114-. (canceled)15. A device comprising:an acquiring means that acquires a call connection request that requests a call connection from a source telephone number to a destination telephone number;a selecting means that selects, as a to-be-notified telephone number, one of source telephone numbers that have been assigned to a source telephone that has sent the call connection request, in accordance with a condition relevant to the destination telephone number; anda notification means that notifies a destination telephone that is identified by the destination telephone number, of the to-be-notified telephone number.16. The device according to claim 15 , wherein the selecting means selects the to-be-notified telephone number based on information on a source telephone number that has been used in a call connection request sent by the destination telephone to call the source telephone.17. The device according to claim 15 , wherein:the acquiring means acquires the call connection request from the source telephone; andthe selecting means acquires the source telephone numbers assigned to the source telephone, from the source telephone.18. The device according to ...

CONTEXTUALLY PROMPTING USERS TO SWITCH COMMUNICATION MODES

A computer-implemented technique can include detecting, by a first computing device, a set of user communications at least one of transmitted to and received by from a second computing device via a first communication mode, identifying a second communication mode that is available for communication between the first and second computing devices, and obtaining an appropriateness score for the first and second communication modes based on a contextual feature of the set of user communications, wherein the contextual feature relates an appropriateness of a particular communication mode for the set of user communications, and wherein each appropriateness score is indicative of a level of the appropriateness of a particular communication mode for the set of user communications. The technique can also include selectively outputting a suggestion to switch from the first communication mode to the second communication mode. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:detecting, by a first computing device having one or more processors, a set of two or more user communications, each of the two or more user communication being transmitted to or received from a second computing device via a first communication mode that defines a first communication protocol for communication between the first and second computing devices;identifying, by the first computing device, a second communication mode that is available for communication between the first and second computing devices, the second communication mode defining a different second communication protocol for communication between the first and second computing devices;obtaining, by the first computing device, an appropriateness score for the first and second communication modes based on a set of contextual features of the set of user communications, wherein each contextual feature relates to an appropriateness of a particular communication mode for the set of user communications, wherein each appropriateness score is ...

SUB-GROUP COMMUNICATION IN A DIRECT MODE OF OPERATION

Sub-group communication during a direct mode of operation of mobile stations in a mobile communication network. A controller in a mobile station detects a request to transmit an outgoing communication and determines whether a push-to-talk key is in an activated state or in a deactivated state. The controller further selects a first power level when a determined state of the push-to-talk key is the activated state, and selects a second power level when the determined state of the push-to-talk key is the deactivated state. The controller also transmits, via the radio unit, the outgoing communication on a current operating channel to at least one other mobile station within a mobile communication network at the selected power level. 1. A mobile station that communicates with other mobile stations within a mobile communication network , the mobile station comprising:a radio unit that receives and transmits communications;a push-to-talk key selectively positionable in one selected from a group consisting of an activated state and a deactivated state; and detect a request to transmit an outgoing communication,', 'determine whether the push-to-talk key is in the activated state or in the deactivated state,', 'select a first power level when a determined state of the push-to-talk key is the activated state,', 'select a second power level when the determined state of the push-to-talk key is the deactivated state, and', 'transmit, via the radio unit, the outgoing communication on a current operating channel to at least one other mobile station within the mobile communication network at the selected power level., 'a controller coupled to the radio unit and the push-to-talk key, the controller configured to'}2. The mobile station of claim 1 , wherein the first power level is greater than the second power level.3. The mobile station of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured toreceive, via the radio unit, an incoming communication on the current operating channel ...

Methods of Operating a User Device in a User Device Group and Related User Devices and Control Servers

A first user device may be included in a user device group including the first user device and a second user device that share a same service identifier for a communication service. The method may include accepting user input at the first user device to activate an operation mode for the first user device. Responsive to accepting the user input to activate the operation mode at the first user device, the operation mode may be activated at the first user device. Responsive to accepting the user input to activate the operation mode at the first user device, a notification regarding activation of the operation mode may be transmitted to a control server that is remote from the first user device. Related user devices and control servers are also discussed. 1. A method of operating a first user device included in a user device group including the first user device and a second user device that share a same service identifier for a communication service , the method comprising:accepting user input at the first user device to activate an operation mode for the first user device;responsive to accepting the user input to activate the operation mode at the first user device, activating the operation mode at the first user device, and providing a prompt for user input regarding activation of the operation mode at the second user device of the user device group;accepting user input to activate the operation mode at the second user device of the user device group; andtransmitting a notification for a control server that is remote from the first user device, the notification regarding activation of the operation mode at the first user device and requesting activation of the operation mode at the second user device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user device group includes the first user device claim 1 , the second user device claim 1 , and a third user device all sharing the service identifier for the communication service claim 1 , wherein the prompt is a single prompt to ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REGULATING VEHICLE ACCESS

A method for regulating vehicle access comprises receiving, from an electronic device of a user, a request to access a vehicle. The vehicle can be disposed at a designated geographic location. Next, geographic information of the user is received from the electronic device. The geographic information is determined with the aid of the electronic device of the user. The user is then provided access to the vehicle if, based on the received geographic information, a geographic location of the user is within a given distance from the designated geographic location of the vehicle. 1. (canceled)2. A vehicle electronic control unit , comprising:a first communication interface configured to provide communication with a remote server;a second communication interface configured to connect to a user electronic device; and receive via the first communication interface from the remote server an indication to provide access to use of the vehicle to a user associated with the user electronic device;', 'establish a connection to the user electronic device via the second communication interface; and', 'unlock a locking mechanism comprising the vehicle based at least in part on the indication and the establishment of communication with the user electronic device., 'a processor coupled to the first communication interface and the second communication interface and configured to3. The vehicle electronic control unit of claim 2 , wherein the first communication interface comprises a cellular interface.4. The vehicle electronic control unit of claim 2 , wherein the second communication interface comprises a wireless interface.5. The vehicle electronic control unit of claim 4 , wherein the wireless interface comprises one or more of Bluetooth claim 4 , Global System for Mobile Communication (GDM) claim 4 , near field communication (NFC) claim 4 , celluar claim 4 , radiofrequency claim 4 , and WiFi.6. The vehicle electronic control unit of claim 2 , wherein the indication comprises an access ...

METHOD AND MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL FOR CHANGING A CONFIGURATION OF A SCREEN DISPLAYING FUNCTION ITEMS

A function for configuring a screen reflecting user preference is implemented when formlets are displayed to indicate function items of a mobile communication terminal. The size, position and shape of a formlet on which an indicator is positioned are changed by user settings in a state in which multiple formlets are displayed, thereby increasing accessibility to a formlet of high preference to a user and also increasing display visibility. 1. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions executable by a processor of an electronic device to cause the processor to at least:control to receive a touch input on a main menu object for providing blocks associated with a plurality of applications;based on the touch input on the main menu object being received, control to provide the blocks on a touch screen of the electronic device, wherein one of the blocks provides first information on the one of the blocks and is provided at a first position on the touch screen in a first shape, and another of the blocks is also provided in the first shape;based on a touch input on the one of the blocks, control to provide, with the one of the blocks, an edit menu object for providing an option for changing a shape of the one of the blocks;based on a touch input on the option, control to provide a list of shapes; control to change the first shape of the one of the blocks to a second shape different from the first shape;', 'control to replace the first information on the one of the blocks, of which the first shape is changed to the second shape, with second information different from the first information; and', 'control to provide the edit menu object with the one of the blocks, of which the first shape is changed to the second shape and on which the first information is replaced with the second information, while maintaining the other of the blocks in the first shape; and, 'based on a selection of a shape from the list of shapes control to move an entire portion of the ...

Method and device for changing emoticons in a chat interface

A method for changing an emoticon in a chat interface is disclosed. The method may be implemented by a terminal device. The method may comprise detecting whether a message received by the terminal device contains a first changeable emoticon, checking a first emoticon-value list to determine a first value corresponding to the first changeable emoticon, if the received instant message contains the first changeable emoticon, checking a second emoticon-value list to determine a second value corresponding to a second emoticon, the second emoticon being configured to change the first changeable emoticon, adding the first value and the second value to obtain a value result, and checking the first emoticon-value list to change the first changeable emoticon to another emoticon corresponding to the value result.

SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A SIGNAL BODY GESTURE AND METHOD FOR TRAINING THE SYSTEM

The invention is a system for detecting a signal body gesture, comprising a mobile device and a kinetic sensor adapted for recording a measurement motion parameter pattern corresponding to the time dependence of a motion parameter of the mobile device in a measurement time window, and a decision unit applying a machine learning classification algorithm subjected to basic training utilizing machine training with the application of a training database comprising signal training motion parameter patterns corresponding to the signal body gesture, operated in case the measurement motion parameter pattern having a value equal to or exceeding a predetermined signal threshold value, suitable for classifying the measurement motion parameter pattern to a signal body gesture category. The invention is, furthermore, a method for training the system. 1. A system for detecting a signal body gesture , comprising:a mobile device including a decision unit and a kinetic sensor that records a measurement motion parameter pattern corresponding to a time dependence of a motion parameter of the mobile device in a measurement time window, wherein:the decision unit applies a machine learning classification algorithm subjected to basic training by machine training with an application of a training database comprising one or more signal training motion parameter patterns each corresponding to at least one signal body gesture, andin response to the measurement motion parameter pattern having a value equal to or exceeding a predetermined signal threshold value, classifying the measurement motion parameter pattern to a signal body gesture category.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein:the measurement time window is one of a plurality of measurement time windows,the decision unit is adapted for assigning an occurrence probability that characterizes a probability of an occurrence of the signal body gesture, based on a measurement motion parameter pattern corresponding to a respective ...

CONTROL OF A USER DEVICE UNDER WET CONDITIONS

Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to control of a user device under a wet condition. In some aspects, a user device may determine whether the user device is operating under a wet condition; select, based at least in part on whether the user device is operating under the wet condition, a set of input components to control the user device, wherein the set of input components is selected from a plurality of different sets of input components; and configure a user interface of the user device according to the set of input components. Numerous other aspects are provided. 1. A method comprising:determining, by a user device, that the user device is operating under a wet condition; 'wherein the set of input components is selected from a plurality of different sets of input components; and', 'selecting, by the user device and based at least in part on determining that the user device is operating under the wet condition, a set of input components of a user interface of the user device,'}configuring, by the user device, the user interface to control the user device using information from the set of input components.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user device is determined to be operating under the wet condition based at least in part on:receiving, from a hydrometer of the user device, a liquid measurement indicating that the user device is operating under the wet condition.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user device is determined to be operating under the wet condition based at least in part on:determining that a capacitive measurement of a touchscreen of the user interface satisfies a threshold measurement associated with the user device being in a wet condition.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the set of input components are different from a different set of components that are selected when the user device is determined to not be operating under the wet condition.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the first set of input components ...

Preferred contact group centric interface

A preferred contact group centric interface for a communication device can be used to facilitate communications by a user. The user interface can be arranged to activate from a user's “home page” on the display, from an idle screen that is accessed after a timeout period expires, or any other appropriate mechanism that activates the preferred contact group centric experience. A user selects the preferred contact group from among an array of the user's contacts. Once the contact group is configured, a minimal number of navigation/selection features is necessary to activate any number of communication modes available to the contacts. The contact group is configured such that simple and quick navigation between the contact members is achieved. The contact group can be presented in 2D and 3D arrangements, in any number of list or geometric configurations. A pricing plan can optionally be tied to each member of the contact group.

MODE CHANGING OF A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND VEHICLE SETTINGS WHEN THE MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE IS IN PROXIMITY TO A VEHICLE

The disclosed system may include a first and a second mobile device coupled to a vehicular system, the vehicular system may include a processor and a memory including executable instructions that cause the processor to effectuate operations including (i) receiving an indication that the first mobile device is associated with a first driver of the vehicle when the first mobile device comes into proximity with the vehicular system, (ii) determining that the second mobile device is associated with the first driver of the vehicle based on identifying a biometric of the first driver, (iii) based on the indication received from the first mobile device, instructing the vehicular system to cause the first mobile device and the second mobile device to enter a mode, (iv) detecting an override from the first mobile device, and (v) responsive to detecting the override, instructing the vehicular system to release the second mobile device from the mode. 1. A system comprising:a first mobile device; anda second mobile device coupled to a vehicular system, the vehicular system comprising:a processor; anda memory coupled with the processor, the memory comprising executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to effectuate operations comprising:receiving an indication that the first mobile device is associated with a first driver of a vehicle when the first mobile device comes into proximity with the vehicular system;determining that the second mobile device is associated with the first driver of the vehicle based on identifying a biometric of the first driver;based on the indication received from the first mobile device, instructing the vehicular system to cause the first mobile device and the second mobile device to enter a mode;detecting an override from the first mobile device; andresponsive to detecting the override, instructing the vehicular system to release the second mobile device from the mode.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein identifying ...

Method, Equipment and System for Pushing Network Content

A method, an equipment, and a system for pushing network content that relate to the field of communications technologies. The method for pushing network content includes setting, by a user, selected network content as a feature of a mobile equipment according to the interest point of the user on a network portal, and pushing an identifier of the network content and setting information to the mobile equipment, so the mobile equipment obtains the corresponding network content according to the identifier of the network content, and sets the network content as an attribute of the mobile equipment according to the setting information. With the present invention, the mobile equipment automatically sets the attribute of the mobile equipment according to the received identifier of network content and setting information pushed by a network side, thereby reducing operations of the user, and improving the user experience. 1. A method for pushing network content , comprising:receiving, by a mobile equipment, pushing information sent by a pushing proxy server, wherein the pushing information comprises an identifier of network content and setting information;obtaining, by the mobile equipment, corresponding network content according to the identifier of the network content; andsetting, by the mobile equipment, the network content as an attribute of the mobile equipment according to the setting information.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the setting information comprises execution information for setting the attribute of the mobile equipment.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the attribute of the mobile equipment comprises a wallpaper claim 2 , a desktop or a ring tone claim 2 , and wherein the corresponding setting information comprises setting the wallpaper claim 2 , the desktop or the ring tone of the mobile equipment.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the setting information is execution information set by a user for the network content after ...

Enabling Vibration Notification Based On Environmental Noise

A computing device supports both audible notifications and vibration notifications that are used to notify a user of various different events, such as an incoming voice call or text message. The computing device predicts when a user will have difficulty hearing an audible notification from the computing device due to environmental noise. In response to predicting that a user will have difficulty hearing an audible notification from the computing device due to environmental noise, the computing device enables vibration notifications (if not already enabled) on the computing device. The computing device also optionally communicates with one or more additional devices (e.g., a smartwatch or other wearable device) connected to the computing device to cause those additional devices to also enable vibration notifications. In response to subsequent events for which the user is to be notified, the computing device (and optionally additional devices connected thereto) provides a vibration notification. 1. A method , comprising:predicting that a user will have difficulty hearing an audible notification at a computing device due to environmental noise at the computing device;enabling, in response to predicting that the user will have difficulty hearing the audible notification, vibration notifications at the computing device;receiving an event for which a notification is to be provided; andactivating, in response to receiving the event, a vibration element at the computing device.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , the predicting that a user will have difficulty hearing an audible notification comprising predicting that a user will have difficulty hearing an audible notification in response to receiving the event.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , the predicting that a user will have difficulty hearing an audible notification comprising determining that the environmental noise exceeds a threshold level.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , the audible notification ...

Notification Message Management Method, and Terminal

A method includes detecting a user-input instruction for displaying a user interface for notification management and displaying the user interface for notification management. The user interface for notification management includes a classification option. The method further includes receiving a user-input instruction for selecting the classification option, displaying at least two application types, detecting a user-input instruction for selecting an option of one application type of the at least two application types, displaying, in a same user interface, an identifier of at least one application corresponding to the selected application type, displaying a setting option of a UI prompt manner of a notification message for each of the at least one application, detecting an operation of a user on the setting option of the UI prompt manner of the at least one application, and saving the setting option of the UI prompt manner of the at least one application after the user operation. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a display panel;at least one processor coupled to the display panel; and detect a first input;', 'display a first user interface (UI) for notification management in response to the first input, wherein the first UI displays a classification item;', 'detect a second input on the classification item in the first UI;', 'display, in response to the second input, a first application type for a first plurality of applications and a second application type for a second plurality of applications, wherein the first application type is different than the second application type;', 'detect a third input on the first application type;', 'display, in response to the third input, a second UI for notification management, wherein the second UI displays a first identifier of a first application corresponding to the first application type, a second identifier of a second application corresponding to the first application type, a first toggle configured to disable a first ...

TECHNIQUES FOR MOBILE DEVICE PERSONALIZATION

Techniques for mobile device personalization are described. In an embodiment, user credentials for an online service are received at a mobile device kiosk. The user credentials may be authenticated and, upon authentication, user data associated with the user credentials may be transferred to a mobile device of the mobile device kiosk. The user data may be transferred between the mobile device kiosk and a wireless transmitter embedded on a printed circuit board (PCB) of the mobile device. Further, the user data may be transferred to the mobile device without powering on the mobile device. Once the data transfer is complete, the mobile device may be provided to a user. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:receiving user credentials at a mobile device kiosk;authenticating the received user credentials;upon authentication, transferring user data associated with the user credentials to a mobile device of the mobile device kiosk, the user data is transferred between the mobile device kiosk and a wireless transmitter embedded on a printed circuit board (PCB) of the mobile device; andproviding the mobile device to a user.2. The computer implemented method of claim 1 , the user data is transferred to the mobile device without powering on the mobile device.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 2 , the user data including an initialization flag used to instruct the mobile device to populate a memory of the mobile device with user profile information upon powering on the mobile device.4. The computer-implemented method of claim 3 , the profile information including one or more of authentication data for a user account claim 3 , photos claim 3 , contact information for members of a social graph claim 3 , login information for one or more services claim 3 , browsing history claim 3 , bookmarks claim 3 , preferences claim 3 , or advertising data.5. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , the wireless transmitter of the mobile device is an RFID module configured ...

DYNAMICALLY MODIFYING ELEMENTS OF USER INTERFACE BASED ON KNOWLEDGE GRAPH

A method and a system for dynamically modifying at least one element of a User Interface (UI) of a first electronic device are provided. The method includes collating usage information of at least one data source in the first electronic device, categorizing the collated usage information into one or more knowledge clusters, forming a knowledge graph using the one or more knowledge clusters, and dynamically modifying the at least one element of the UI based on the knowledge graph. 1. A method to dynamically modify at least one element of a User Interface (UI) of a first electronic device , the method comprising:collating usage information of at least one data source in the first electronic device;categorizing the collated usage information into at least one knowledge cluster;forming a knowledge graph using the at least one knowledge cluster; anddynamically modifying the at least one element of the UI based on the knowledge graph.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the categorizing of the collated usage information into the at least one knowledge cluster comprises:extracting semantic content from the usage information of each data source in the first electronic device, wherein the semantic content comprises at least one of a word vector, a structure data, a topic, or a token; andmapping the semantic content of each data source to categorize the collated usage information into the at least one knowledge cluster using an incremental model.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the word vector connects extracted semantic content mapped to at least two entries in the knowledge graph.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dynamic modifying of the at least one element of the UI based on the knowledge graph comprises:dynamically selecting the at least one knowledge cluster from the knowledge graph; anddisplaying the at least one selected knowledge cluster on the UI based on at least one rule.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dynamic modifying of the at least one element of ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OF THE SAME

A mobile terminal and a method for controlling the mobile terminal are disclosed. A mobile terminal according to the present invention may figure out a user's intention for controlling an IoT device on the basis of at least one of a grip sensor, attitude detection sensor, camera image, and context awareness information without involving a process of executing a separate application for controlling the IoT device, thereby providing a control menu for controlling the IoT device more intuitively. 1. A mobile terminal , comprising:a body;a touchscreen coupled to a front side of the body;a first sensor coupled to an edge of the body and configured to sense an applied grip;a second sensor configured to detect attitude of the body;an input unit being located at a rear side of the body;a wireless communication unit configured to perform wireless communication with an external electronic device; anda controller configured to:cause the mobile terminal to enter a remote control mode, for remotely controlling the external electronic device, when an input from the grip sensor indicates a grip state that satisfies a first defined condition, or when an input from the second sensor satisfies a second defined condition; andafter entering the remote control mode, control the external electronic device in response to a received input.2. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the first defined condition comprises the applied grip being any of:gripping more than a predetermined region of a lower edge of the grip sensor,gripping more than a predetermined region of a first side surface edge, or gripping more than a predetermined region of a second side surface edge, andwherein the controller is further configured to:cause the mobile terminal to enter the remote control mode further when a touch input is received at the touchscreen for a period of time while the grip state continues to satisfy the first defined condition.3. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the first defined ...

TERMINAL DEVICE AND TERMINAL CONFIGURATION SYSTEM

[Problem] To provide a communication system for simplifying terminal device configuration. 13-. (canceled)4. A terminal device comprising:a network communication unit for processing communication with an assignment server and a provisioning server over a first network and a second network different from the first network, wherein communication under the second network is independent from communication under the first network;a control unit having a volatile storage unit and a rewritable non-volatile storage unit; andan operation unit, whereinthe volatile storage unit stores terminal configuration information,the non-volatile storage unit stores single network information for connection to the first network or the second network,when power is turned on, the control unit reads out the network information, that is first network information, from the non-volatile storage unit and connects to the first network so as to make an access to the assignment server on the first network and to obtain server information for making an access to the provisioning server on the first network and second network information for connection to the second network,when a predetermined operation is input from the operation unit, the control unit overwrites and stores the second network information in the non-volatile storage unit as the network information, andwhen the predetermined operation is not input from the operation unit, the control unit makes an access to the provisioning server on the firest network by using the server information so as to obtain the terminal configuration information and to write the obtained terminal configuration information in the volatile storage unit.5. The terminal device according to claim 4 , whereinthe control unit obtains a plurality of second network information from the assignment server on the first network, and among the plurality of second network information, stores the information selected by an operation of the operation unit in the non- ...

MOBILE DEVICE

Mobile devices such as mobile phones have always-on modes using sensors which respond to changes in the environment. A mobile device is described comprising a loudspeaker; a controller having an input coupled to the loudspeaker. The controller is operable in a first mode of operation to detect an electrical signal generated by the loudspeaker in response to an acoustic input signal. This signal can be used to activate further circuitry. Using a loudspeaker as an acoustic sensor may reduce the power consumption of the mobile device. 1. A method of operation of a mobile device having a first mode of operation and a further mode of operation , the mobile device comprising a loudspeaker , the method comprising:In the first mode of operation detecting an electrical signal generated by the loudspeaker in response to an acoustic stimulus,generating an activation signal in response to the detected acoustic input,enabling the further mode of operation in response to the activation signal.2. The method of wherein the mobile device comprises a system processor and wherein enabling the further mode of operation comprises activating the system processor in response to the activation signal.3. The method of wherein the mobile device comprises a digital signal processor and wherein enabling the further mode of operation comprises activating the digital processor in response to the activation signal.4. The method of wherein the mobile device further comprises a microphone and wherein enabling the further mode of operation comprises enabling the microphone in response to the activation signal.5. The method of wherein enabling the further mode of operation comprises detecting an electrical signal generated by the microphone in response to a further acoustic stimulus.6. The method of wherein the first mode of operation has a lower power consumption than the further mode of operation.7. The method of wherein the first mode of operation is a standby mode and wherein the power ...

Wireless Communications Device Having Enhanced Silent Notification Mode

A cell phone having a normal notification mode and an enhanced silent notification mode. The phone includes a memory, a speaker, a touch screen and a processor. The memory stores contact information for a plurality of contacts including general contacts and emergency contacts. The contact information includes an emergency notification setting for incoming calls and an emergency notification setting for incoming text messages that are selectable by a user via the touch screen on a contact by contact basis. In the normal notification mode, incoming calls and incoming text messages from both the general contacts and the emergency contacts cause the speaker to generate sounds. In the enhanced silent notification mode, incoming calls and incoming text messages from the general contacts do not cause the speaker to generate sounds, but at least one of incoming calls and incoming text messages from the emergency contacts causes the speaker to generate sounds. 1. A wireless communications device having an audible notification mode and a silent notification mode , the device comprising:a memory adapted to maintain a profile for each of a plurality of contacts, each profile including a silent mode setting for incoming calls and a silent mode setting for incoming text messages;at least one speaker operable to emit ringtones and text tones;a touch screen operable to receive a user selection of the silent mode setting for incoming calls and a user selection of the silent mode setting for incoming text messages on a contact by contact basis; andat least one processor coupled to the memory, the speaker and the touch screen;wherein, in the audible notification mode, the speaker emits ringtones responsive to incoming calls from the contacts;wherein, in the audible notification mode, the speaker emits text tones responsive to incoming text messages from the contacts;wherein, in the silent notification mode, the speaker does not emits ringtones responsive to incoming calls from the ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE

A mobile terminal is disclosed. The mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention can comprise: a display unit for displaying an image; a pen mountable on or detachable from the mobile terminal, and making contact with a screen of the display unit so as to provide an input to the mobile terminal; a sensing unit for sensing the mounting or the detachment of the pen; and a control unit for controlling the display unit such that an execution image of a memo application to be controlled according to the mounting or the detachment of the pen is displayed. 1. A mobile terminal comprising:a display unit to display an image;a pen attached to or detached from the mobile terminal and to provide an input to the mobile terminal by contacting with a screen of the display unit;a sensing unit to sense that the pen is attached or detached; anda control unit to control the display unit to display an execution image of a memo application which is executed as the pen is detached during a telephone call or is changed in an execution mode as the pen is attached or detached.2. The mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the control unit executes the memo application and displays the execution image of the memo application claim 1 , when the pen is detached during the telephone call.3. The mobile terminal of claim 2 , further comprising:an audio output module; anda communication unit to communicate with an external device,wherein the control unit:controls the audio output module to output an audio in a speaker mode when sensing that the pen is detached and an external device for outputting the audio is not connected; andtransmits an audio signal corresponding to the audio to the external device through the communication unit, when sensing that the pen is detached and the external device for outputting the audio is connected.4. The mobile terminal of claim 3 , further comprising:a microcomputer,wherein the control unit changes a volume of the audio output in the speak ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SELECTIVELY APPLYING SECURITY MODE IN MOBILE DEVICE

A mobile device includes a photographing unit to photograph an object to generate an object image, a display unit having a panel to display a screen, a sensor configured to sense a motion of the mobile device, and a control unit configured to unlock the mobile device to access the normal mode according to either one of a first unlocking process using a password and a second unlocking process using the sensed motion and the object image in response to the sensed motion. 1. A mobile device configured to generate an object image from an object disposed to face the mobile device , the mobile device comprising:a display unit having a panel to display a screen;a sensor to sense a motion of the mobile device in a motion detection process; and to unlock the mobile device to access a normal mode of the mobile device according to a password input in a security check process of a security mode;', 'to activate a user identification process of photographing the object to generate the object image and determining that the object image represents an authorized user, in response to the sensed motion of the mobile device; and', 'to unlock the mobile device to access the normal mode of the mobile device according to the determination of the user identification process., 'a control unit configured2. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein:the user identification process comprises determining the authorized user according to a state of a portion of the object image; andthe control unit is configured to unlock the mobile device according to the password of the security check process when the user identification process fails.3. The mobile device of claim 1 , wherein:the control unit is configured to require the password during the normal mode to set the user identification process during the normal mode to unlock the mobile device; andthe control unit controls the sensor to sense the motion of the device intended to activate the user identification process during a power saving mode, ...

AUGMENTED REALITY CONVERSATION FEEDBACK

A method, computer system, and a computer program product for interpreting conversation engagement is provided. The present invention may include receiving, by an augmented reality device, an input, wherein the augmented reality device is associated with a user. The present invention may also include processing the received input. The present invention may then include analyzing the input based on the processed input. The present invention may further include determining that the user is engaged in a conversation with an individual based on the analyzed input. The present invention may also include capturing a plurality of core parameters between the user and the individual based on the determined engaged conversation. The present invention may then include analyzing the captured plurality of core parameters. The present invention may further include delivering a representation of the analyzed plurality of core parameters to the user on the augmented reality device. 1. A method for interpreting conversation engagement , the method comprising:receiving, by an augmented reality device, an input, wherein the augmented reality device is associated with a user;analyzing the received input;determining that the user is engaged in a conversation with an individual based on the analyzed input;capturing a plurality of core parameters between the user and the individual based on the determined engaged conversation, wherein the plurality of core parameters quantifies a level of engagement between the user and the individual;analyzing the captured plurality of core parameters; anddelivering a representation of the analyzed plurality of core parameters to the user on the augmented reality device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the augmented reality device is a device that has a plurality of features that capture a plurality of core parameter data from a real life interaction between the user and at least one other individual claim 1 , and wherein the augmented reality device ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TELEPHONE NUMBER PROVISIONING AND TELEPHONY MANAGEMENT

Systems, methods, and computer-readable are provided for telephone number provisioning. A user interface configured to provide access to telephony information may be facilitated. The telephony information may be retained in a telephony information repository. Information about a first location may be processed. A region of interest may be determined. A set of telephony information may be processed based on the region of interest. Telephone number inventory corresponding to the region of interest may be determined based part on the set of telephony information. Telephone number inventory may be categorized according to availability to determine a first set of telephone numbers. Local calling characteristics may be determined. Indication to the user interface of availability of telephone numbers within the region of interest based on the first set of telephone numbers and the local calling characteristics may be caused. The user interface may present graphical indicia that distinguishes the local calling characteristics. 1. A method for telephone number provisioning , comprising:facilitating, via a telephony management system, a user interface configured to provide access to telephony information, wherein at least some of the telephony information is retained in a telephony information repository;processing, via the telephony management system, information about a first location specified for an entity and/or an individual;determining, via the telephony management system, a region of interest based at least in part on the first location;processing, via the telephony management system, a set of telephony information retained in the telephony information repository based at least in part on the region of interest; 'categorizing at least some of the telephone number inventory according to availability of telephone numbers to determine a first set of telephone numbers, the first set of telephone numbers being available for assignment;', 'determining, via the telephony ...

USER EQUIPMENT TO PERSONALIZE USE OF SERVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

An operating method of user equipment configured to personalize use of service is provided. The user equipment includes a storage that stores personalization management information including pieces of personalization information and pieces of service operator information corresponding to each of the pieces of personalization information. The operating method includes accessing the storage to read the personalization management information and, from the personalization management information, detecting personalization information and service operator information matched to reference information registered in the user equipment, and determining whether a user is able to use the service, by using user information that is received from the outside and a result of the detection. 1. An operating method of user equipment configured to personalize use of service , wherein the user equipment comprises a storage configured to store personalization management information comprising a plurality of pieces of personalization information and a plurality of pieces of service operator information corresponding to each of the plurality of pieces of personalization information , the operating method comprising:accessing the storage to read the personalization management information and, from the personalization management information, detecting personalization information and service operator information matched to reference information registered in the user equipment; anddetermining whether a user is able to use the service, by using user information that is received from the outside and a result of the detection.2. The operating method of claim 1 , wherein the reference information comprises at least one activated personalization category claim 1 , based on which the user equipment personalizes the use of service claim 1 , from among a plurality of personalization categories claim 1 , and information indicating at least one pre-set service operator providing the service.3. The ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETECTING PRESENCE OF EXTERNAL DEVICE IN MOBILE TERMINAL

An apparatus to control an external device includes a connector to electrically connect with the external device, a connection detector to determine whether the external device is electrically connected to the connector, and a controller to obtain level information corresponding to the external device from the connector, to determine a type of the external device based on the level information, and to control execution of a function of the apparatus based on the determined type, wherein the level information is different according to the type of the external device 1a connector configured to electrically connect with the external device;a detector configured to determine whether the external device is electrically connected to the connector;a controller configured to obtain voltage level information corresponding to the external device from the connector and determine a type of the external device based on the voltage level information, wherein the voltage level information is different according to the type of the external device; andan external device controller configured to enable the external device automatically based on the type of the external device when the external device is electrically connected,wherein the detector determines whether the external device is electrically connected to the connector based on a status of a switch end of the connector.. An apparatus to control an external device, comprising: This application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/196,273, filed on Mar. 4, 2014, which is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/746,125, filed on Jan. 21, 2013, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,699,987, which is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/625,191, filed on Nov. 24, 2009, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,374,572, which is a Continuation of U.S. Patent application Ser. No. 10/749,788, filed on Dec. 30, 2003, now issued as U.S. Pat. No. 7,643,815 and claims priority and the benefit of Korean ...

Managing Automatic Connections to a Wireless Dock

Managing automatic connections to a wireless dock is described. A connection manager is configured to initiate a first user experience by causing display of a first user interface on a display device coupled to a wireless dock in response determining that the mobile computing device is within a close proximity to the wireless dock based at least in part on the first wireless radio detecting the beacon signal associated with the wireless dock. Then, in response to detecting a user action to interact with a peripheral device coupled to the wireless dock, the connection manager initiates a second user experience by causing display of a second user interface on the display device coupled to the wireless dock. The first or second user experience may also include forming a wireless connection with the wireless dock using a second wireless radio. 1. A mobile computing device comprising:a first wireless radio configured to listen for a beacon signal associated with a wireless dock;a second wireless radio configured to form a wireless connection to the wireless dock; and initiate a first user experience by causing display of a first user interface on a display device coupled to the wireless dock in response to determining that the mobile computing device is within a close proximity to the wireless dock based at least in part on the first wireless radio detecting the beacon signal associated with the wireless dock; and', 'initiate a second user experience by causing display of a second user interface on the display device coupled to the wireless dock in response to detecting a user action to interact with a peripheral device coupled to the wireless dock., 'a connection manager implemented at least partially in hardware, the connection manager configured to2. The mobile computing device of claim 1 , wherein the connection manager is further configured to cause the first wireless radio to begin listening for the beacon signal associated with the wireless dock when the mobile ...

MOBILE COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND MEHTOD THEREFORE

The disclosed embodiments relate to a mobile communication terminal including a user interface and a processor. The mobile communication terminal receives real time acquired colour data, from which the processor generates a colour scheme for the user interface. The light generating means receive the colour scheme and provide a coloured light to user interface in accordance with the colour scheme. 1. A method for generating a colour scheme for a mobile communication device comprising:receiving real time acquired colour data;generating a colour scheme based on said real time acquired colour data;displaying said real time acquired colour data as a background image of a user interface comprising a plurality of user interface elements;highlighting at least one of the plurality of user interface elements on the user interface to indicate the at least one of the plurality of user interface elements is ready for selection;mapping and rendering the colour scheme onto the at least one of the plurality of user interface elements; andapplying the mapping of the colour scheme onto the at least one of the plurality of user interface elements upon receipt of user input of selection of the at least one of the plurality of user interface elements.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said user interface comprises a display.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein said user interface further comprises a cover claim 2 , a light guide claim 2 , and a keypad.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said real time acquired colour data comprises a view finder image data claim 1 , user interface visual information claim 1 , photograph claim 1 , a drawing claim 1 , or any combination thereof.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein said real time acquired colour data comprises a photograph or video stream received from a camera or downloaded from a communication network.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein displaying said real time acquired colour data as a background image ...

Server and Method for Remotely Controlling Working of Communications Terminal, and Communications Terminal

The present invention discloses a method for remotely controlling working of a communications terminal, and the method includes: receiving, in a push service manner, a management and control instruction actively provided by the server; parsing, according to a predetermined data exchange format, the received management and control instruction, so as to obtain corresponding operation information and acquire a device identifier, where the operation information includes command information and additional information; generating a corresponding working instruction according to the command information and the additional information that are obtained through parsing; and executing, according to the working instruction, work for protecting data security. The present invention further provides a server for remotely controlling working of a communications terminal, and a communications terminal. The present invention is capable of flexibly and conveniently controlling working of a lost communications terminal through the server for remotely controlling working of a communications terminal. 1. A server comprising:a processor; communicate with, and remotely control, a communications terminal through a network;', 'receive operation information generated by an input operation of a registered user on a network terminal, wherein the operation information comprises command information and additional information;', 'acquire, according to information about the registered user, a prestored device identifier corresponding to the communications terminal;', 'convert, according to a predetermined data exchange format, the received operation information and the acquired device identifier into a management and control instruction; and', 'provide the management and control instruction for the communications terminal in a push service manner, causing the communications terminal to work according to the management and control instruction., 'a non-transitory computer readable medium connected to ...

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PROGRAMMING USER-DEFINED INFORMATION INTO ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A device for programming user-defined information into an electronic device is provided. The programmer allows a user to program customized information, such as user-selected audio, video, or Internet access information into his or her programmable device. Such electronic devices include wireless telephones, pagers, and personal digital assistants. The programmer allows a user to, among other things, customize the device to suit his or her particular taste. 1providing a user-defined audio file; andenabling a user of a telephone to program at least a portion of the audio file into the telephone.. A method for programming a user-defined audio file into a telephone comprising: This application hereby incorporates herein by reference under 37 C.F.R. §1.57 the entirety of the disclosure of each application set forth in the foreign and domestic priority sections of the Application Data Sheet filed herewith.1. Field of the InventionThis application relates to electronic devices, and more particularly to a programming apparatus that allows users to program user-defined information into their electronic device.2. Related ArtThere are many types of electronic devices available to consumers today that have the ability to produce both audio sounds and video displays. Many of these devices provide users with the ability to select and play a particular piece of audio or video. A television viewer, for example, may tune to a TV channel and watch a particular program, or connect a VCR or DVD player to the television in order to view a specific program not currently being broadcast. Similarly, an audio system user may tune a receiver to a particular radio station to hear a certain genre of music, or connect a CD or tape player to the system in order to hear specific pieces of music. In both cases, the audio and video is user-selectable.Currently, however, there are many electronic products that offer an audio/video playing capability that are not fully user-programmable. Users of ...

Mobile Communication Device Providing Communication Pathway Determination Assistance

A system and method in a mobile communication device for providing assistance to a user in determining a communication pathway. A system may comprise processor-executable instructions, that when executed by a processor, cause a mobile communication device that supports a communication type over multiple networks to access availability information stored in a remote database for determining available networks among the multiple networks for performing the communication type, determine the available networks using the availability information, provide user assistance for determining a selected network among the available networks for the communication type, and perform the communication type using the selected network. 1. A method comprising: accessing availability information for determining available networks among the plurality of different networks for communication by the mobile communication device;', 'determining the available networks using the availability information;', 'accessing user preference information for respective networks of the available networks;', 'using the user preference information, providing user assistance for determining a selected network among the available networks; and', 'communicating over the selected network., 'in a mobile communication device operable for communication over a plurality of different networks,'}2. The method of wherein accessing user preference information comprises: 'retrieving from memory a user profile of criteria reflecting user preferences for network communication.', 'in the mobile communication device,'}3. The method of wherein retrieving a user profile of criteria comprises: 'retrieving data defining a plurality of weighting factors defined by a user of the mobile communication device.', 'in the mobile communication device,'}4. The method of wherein retrieving data defining a plurality of weighting factors comprises:retrieving data defining a user-defined weighting factor for monetary information associated ...

Dynamic User Interface Schemes for an Electronic Device Based on Detected Accessory Devices

A method includes, at a computer system with a display, a housing, and an attachment mechanism, detecting attachment of an accessory to the computer system, where the accessory, while attached, has a predetermined orientation relative to the attachment mechanism, and in response to detecting the attachment of the accessory to the computer system in accordance with a determination that the accessory is a first accessory with first physical dimensions, displaying, on the display, a first visual indication that the accessory has been attached to the computer system, wherein the first visual indication indicates at least one property of the first physical dimensions, and in accordance with a determination that the accessory is a second accessory with second physical dimensions that are different from the first physical dimensions, displaying, on the display a second visual indication that the accessory has been attached to the computer system, wherein the second visual indication indicates at least one property of the second physical dimensions and the second visual indication is different from the first visual indication. 1. A method , comprising: detecting attachment of an accessory to the computer system, where the accessory, while attached, has a predetermined orientation relative to the attachment mechanism; and', in accordance with a determination that the accessory is a second accessory with second physical dimensions that are different from the first physical dimensions, displaying, on the display a second visual indication that the accessory has been attached to the computer system, wherein:', 'the second visual indication indicates at least one property of the second physical dimensions; and', 'the second visual indication is different from the first visual indication., 'in accordance with a determination that the accessory is a first accessory with first physical dimensions, displaying, on the display, a first visual indication that the accessory has been ...

MOBILE POWER SUPPLY AND VOICE PROMPTING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

The present disclosure discloses a mobile power supply as well as a voice prompting system and method thereof. The voice prompting system for a mobile power supply includes: a programmer configured to input all reminder information into an MCU based on mobile power supply state information; the MCU configured to store all the reminder information, and search the corresponding reminder information based on the current mobile power supply state information when receiving an interrupt trigger signal; and a voice prompting module configured to convert signal of the reminder information into signal of voice information so as to playback. 1. A voice prompting method for a mobile power supply , comprising:inputting all reminder information into an MCU based on mobile power supply state information through a programmer;monitoring current mobile power supply state information to output to the MCU through a state monitoring circuit;storing all the reminder information through the MCU, and searching the corresponding reminder information based on the current mobile power supply state information when receiving an interrupt trigger signal; andconverting signal of the reminder information into signal of voice information through a voice prompting circuit so as to playback;wherein the converting signal of the reminder information into signal of voice information through the voice prompting circuit so as to playback comprises:converting signal of the reminder information into signal of speech information through a digital-to-analog converter;amplifying signal of the speech information through a power amplifier; and{'b': '123', 'playbacking the speech information through a speaker () after signal of the speech information is amplified.'}2. The method of claim 1 , wherein after the inputting all reminder information into the MCU based on mobile power supply state information through the programmer and before the monitoring current mobile power supply state information to output to ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UPDATING LINKS BETWEEN KEYWORDS ASSOCIATED WITH A TRENDING TOPIC

Systems and methods are described herein for updating links between keywords associated with a trending topic. Control circuitry may identify a plurality of communications associated with a plurality of users, the plurality of communications being related to a topic. The communications may comprise, for example, emails, text messages, online social media posts, websites or portions of a website, or any other online communication. The control circuitry may determine whether the topic is trending and increase a strength of association between a first symbol associated with the topic and a second symbol associated with the topic such that when a search query is received that includes the first symbol, search results related to the second symbol have a higher probability of being returned. 150-. (canceled)51. A method for updating associations between words in a search environment , the method comprising:identifying a plurality of communications over a network connection during a first period of time, wherein the plurality of communications comprises a first keyword;determining whether a rate at which communications within the plurality of communications are created during the first period exceeds a predetermined rate;in response to determining that the rate at which the communications within the plurality of communications are created exceeds the predetermined rate, increasing a stored strength of association between the first keyword and the second keyword;receiving, subsequent to the first period of time, a first search query that comprises the first keyword; determining whether the stored strength of association between the first keyword and the second keyword exceeds a predetermined minimum strength;', 'in response to determining that the stored strength of association exceeds the predetermined minimum strength, identifying search results matching the first keyword and the second keyword., 'in response to receiving the first search query that comprises the first ...

MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD OF SELECTING LOCK FUNCTION

A mobile terminal and a method of selecting a lock function thereof are provided. The method of selecting a lock function of a mobile terminal having a touch screen includes: measuring, when at least one touch occurs on the touch screen, at least one of a pressure, a current, and a capacitance of an area of the touch screen in which the touch occurs; and selecting, if at least one of the measured pressure, current, and capacitance is greater than or equal to a preset value, a lock function. Thus, by touching the touch screen in such a manner that a high current or capacitance may be measured in a specific area of the mobile terminal, a user can easily perform a desired function, thereby improving user convenience. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:outputting a sound at an electronic device;receiving, during the outputting, via a touch screen operatively coupled with the electronic device, an input covering a specified amount of area of the touch screen; andadjusting, at the electronic device, a volume of the sound based at least in part on the input.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the specified amount of area corresponds to half or more than half of an entire area of the touch screen23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the outputting is performed based at least in part on a phone call received from a device external to the electronic device.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein the outputting comprises outputting music as the sound.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the receiving comprises determining that the input comprises a gesture to change a position of the electronic device such that the touch screen faces a surface.26. The method of claim 21 , wherein the receiving comprises determining that the input includes a touch input touching at least a portion of the specified amount of area.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein the adjusting is performed when an area of the at least a portion is greater than or equal to a preset value.28. The method of ...

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PROVIDING AUTOMATIC TEXT-TO-SPEECH CONVERSION FEATURES AND RELATED METHODS

A communications system may include at least one mobile wireless communications device, and a wireless communications network for sending text messages thereto. More particularly, the at least one mobile wireless communications device may include a wireless transceiver and a controller for cooperating therewith for receiving text messages from the wireless communications network. It may further include a headset output connected to the controller. The controller may be for switching between a normal message mode and an audio message mode based upon a connection between the headset output and a headset. Moreover, when in the audio message mode, the controller may output at least one audio message including speech generated from at least one of the received text messages via the headset output. 1. A mobile wireless communications device comprising:a wireless transceiver and a controller for cooperating therewith for receiving text messages from a wireless communications network; anda headset output connected to said controller; switching between a normal message mode and an audio message mode based upon a connection between said headset output and a headset, and', 'when in the audio message mode, outputting at least one audio message comprising speech generated from at least one of the received text messages via said headset output., 'said controller for'}2. The mobile wireless communications device of wherein said headset output comprises a wireless headset output for establishing a wireless connection with the headset.3. The mobile wireless communications device of wherein said headset output comprises a headset jack for a wired headset.4. The mobile wireless communications device of further comprising a user interface device connected to said controller claim 1 , and wherein said controller switches to the audio message mode based upon an audio message mode command provided by a user via said user interface device.5. The mobile wireless communications device of ...

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OF MOBILE DEVICE DATA

A method and system for providing information management of mobile device data provides a user interface to permit a user of an information management system to define information management policies for the mobile device, receives definitions of the information management policies from the provided interface, and sends data from the mobile device to the information management system in accordance with the information management policies. In some examples, the system sends information identifying the user and the mobile device to the information management system, and/or sends the information management policies defined from the interface to the information management system. 1. A method of providing information management for mobile device data , comprising: wherein the computing device executes one or more information management policies to generate and store non-production copies of information stored by other computing devices that are associated with the information management system, and', 'wherein the computing device stores the non-production copies in secondary storage devices that are communicatively coupled via a private network to the computing device;, 'wherein the information management system includes a computing device having a primary storage,'}, 'associating a mobile device with an information management system of an organization based on selections received via a user interface of the mobile device,'}receiving information at the mobile device, based on the selections received via the user interface, for determining a user-defined information management policy to be associated with the mobile device; wherein the user-defined information management policy is based on selections received via the user interface, and', 'wherein the computing device associates the user-defined information management policy with the mobile device; and, 'receiving, at the computing device, information for implementing a user-defined information management policy for the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CUSTOMIZE A TELEPHONE

Methods and apparatus for customizing a telephone are disclosed in which preferred communication services are conveniently accessible to a user, in which a telephone is tailored to the specific requirements of a user. 1. A telephone capable of being tailored to the needs of a user of the telephone comprising at least one capsule , wherein each of the at least one capsules is operable to store a user role description comprising information relating to a user of the telephone , which information describes the role of the user , and to store a preferred communication service , wherein the preferred communication service is associated with a corresponding user role description wherein the telephone is operable to permit input in the at least one capsule of the user role description and the preferred communication service associated with the corresponding user role description , and the telephone is further operable to access and automatically initiate a communication connection with and make available to the user a preferred communication service via a communication connection between the telephone and a communication service provider selected from the group consisting of a web server , a Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) gateway , a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server , a media server and an application layer gateway over a communication network operated by a service network provider.2. The telephone according to wherein the preferred communication service is selected from the group consisting of a commercial transaction service claim 1 , a ticketing service claim 1 , a phone banking service claim 1 , a group call service claim 1 , a hotline telephone service claim 1 , a directory service claim 1 , a yellow page service claim 1 , a reminder service claim 1 , an automatic wakeup call service claim 1 , a conference call reminder service claim 1 , an appointment reminder service claim 1 , an information service claim 1 , a news headlines service claim 1 , a local ...

METHOD OF ORGANIZING USER-CUSTOMIZABLE CONTENT ADAPTATION OBJECT, USER-CUSTOMIZABLE CONTENT ADAPTATION OBJECT ORGANIZING SERVER PERFORMING THE SAME AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING THE SAME

A method of organizing a user-customizable content adaptation object being performed on a user-customizable content adaptation object organizing server, the server being coupled to a user terminal, the method includes: (a) classifying at least one resource based on a context category; (b) selecting at least one classified content adaptation object based on a context to associate the at least one classified content adaptation object with an object collector, the at least one classified content adaptation object respectively corresponding to a computer-executable object, and being capable of receiving a remote response by the user terminal or being applied to the user terminal; (c) generating a collector layout page including the at least one content adaptation object in the object collector; and (d) providing the generated collector layout page to the user terminal. 1. A method of organizing a user-customizable content adaptation object being performed on a user-customizable content adaptation object organizing server , the server being coupled to a user terminal , the method comprising:(a) classifying at least one content adaptation object based on a context category;(b) selecting at least one classified content adaptation object based on a context to associate the at least one classified content adaptation object with an object collector, the at least one classified content adaptation object respectively corresponding to a computer-executable object, and being capable of receiving a remote response by the user terminal or being applied to the user terminal;(c) generating a collector layout page including the at least one content adaptation object in the object collector; and(d) providing the generated collector layout page to the user terminal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one content adaptation object is included in a plurality of context categories.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the context corresponds to at least one of a type of the user ...

Gesture Detection Based On Device Form Factor

In aspects of gesture detection based on device form factor, a device includes gesture detection algorithms from which gestures are detectable based on device configurations. The device implements a gesture module to determine a form factor of the device as one of the device configurations, and select a gesture detection algorithm that corresponds to the form factor. The gesture module then utilizes the selected gesture detection algorithm to detect a gesture performed by a user holding the device in the device form factor. Additionally, the gesture module can determine a change in the device form factor. The gesture module can then replace the gesture detection algorithm with a different gesture detection algorithm, or replace parameter values in the gesture detection algorithm with respective updated parameter values, which are then usable to detect another instance of the gesture performed by the user holding the device in the changed form factor. 1. A mobile device , comprising:a memory to maintain gesture detection algorithms from which gestures are detectable based on device configurations of the mobile device;a gesture module implemented at least partially in computer hardware to:determine a form factor of the mobile device as one of the device configurations that physically change the form factor of the mobile device;select a gesture detection algorithm from the gesture detection algorithms that corresponds to the form factor of the mobile device; andutilize the gesture detection algorithm to detect a gesture performed by a user holding the mobile device in the form factor of the mobile device.2. The mobile device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the gesture module is implemented to:determine a physical change in the form factor of the mobile device;identify a different gesture detection algorithm that corresponds to the physical change in the form factor of the mobile device; andreplace the gesture detection algorithm with the different gesture detection ...

DATA UPDATE AND TRANSMISSION OF UPDATED DATA BY AN INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS WITH A STORAGE APPARATUS HAVING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FUNCTION

An information processing apparatus includes a wireless communication unit that causes an induction current for wireless communication with a storage apparatus that has a wireless communication function, and a processor. The processor executes a user-interactive application in association with an accessory ID of an accessory and status information thereof, when the accessory ID and the status information are received from the storage apparatus within a wireless communication range, the status information of the accessory ID being updated during execution of the user-interactive application. The processor then transmits wirelessly, to the storage apparatus, the accessory ID and the updated status information, such that a first visual or audio output corresponding to the accessory ID and the updated status information is generated by a host device when the host device is physically coupled with the storage apparatus. 1. A method carried out by an information processing apparatus , comprising:receiving, from a storage apparatus that has a wireless communication function and is within a wireless communication range of the information processing apparatus, an accessory ID of an accessory and status information of the accessory ID that were stored in the storage apparatus, as a result of: (i) the accessory and the storage apparatus being physically coupled with a host device, and (ii) the accessory ID being read from a surface of the accessory and then stored in the storage apparatus in association with the status information by the host device;executing, on the information processing apparatus, a user-interactive application in association with the received accessory ID and the status information thereof, the status information of the accessory ID being updated during execution of the user-interactive application; andtransmitting wirelessly, from the information processing apparatus to the storage apparatus, the accessory ID and the updated status information, whereina ...