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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8155585 | System and method for blocking devices from a carrier network There is disclosed a system and method for blocking a device from a carrier network. In an embodiment, the method comprises defining an unauthorized combination filter including one or more device parameters; attaching the unauthorized combination filter to a carrie... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7917085 | System and method for blocking devices from a carrier network There is disclosed a system and method for blocking a device from a carrier network. In an embodiment, the method comprises defining an unauthorized combination filter including one or more device parameters; attaching the unauthorized combination filter to a carrie... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7454169 | Method and apparatus for use in securing an electronic device such as a cell phone The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus which may be used to help prevent electronic devices, including cell phones, from operating with software copied from (and only authorized for use by or on) another device. A further aspect is a device, incl... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7406702 | Broadcasting method and broadcast receiver A broadcasting method and a broadcast receiver whereby contents are first distributed only for storage so that the stored contents are later played back in a time period predetermined by the distributing party, the contents being encrypted for protection against una... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7378939 | Method and apparatus for providing proximity based authentication, security, and notification in a wireless system Techniques and structures are disclosed for providing proximity based authentication, security, and/or user notification in a wireless system. ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7373106 | Mobile terminal device and method of updating program A method of updating a program in a terminal device is provided, wherein if a transmission of update data from a base station to a terminal device is interrupted due to any disconnection between them, then after it is verified that the terminal device becomes connec... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7366529 | Communication network terminal supporting a plurality of applications The present invention relates to a terminal (1) for a communication network, the terminal being capable of supporting a plurality of applications (17, 18) and having means of communicating user messages. The terminal comprises means for receiving user ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7362698 | Method, system and service for achieving synchronous communication responsive to dynamic status A method for routing a communication connection request includes the steps of obtaining context information from a communication connection requestor in response to a communication connection request. The steps further include using the context information to determ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7363023 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. A V-shaped groove is provided adjacent an operation panel, the V-shaped groove containing a first slope s... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7330895 | Representation, decision models, and user interface for encoding managing preferences, and performing automated decision making about the timing and modalities of interpersonal communications The present invention relates to a system and methodology providing a user interface that can be employed by contactors and contactees in conjunction with a communications architecture for identifying and establishing an optimal communication based on preferences, c... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7324807 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7321758 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321757 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321759 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel, a V-shaped groove is provided which contains a first slope stretching awa... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321760 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7321756 | Information processing unit An information processing unit, such as a mobile phone, equipped with a fingerprint sensor and which reconciles size reduction with operability at a high level. Adjacent to an operation panel is located a V-shaped groove which contains a first slope stretching away ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7304570 | Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing context-based, hierarchical security for a mobile device Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing context-based, hierarchical security for a mobile device includes storing a hierarchy of security actions for at least of one of protecting data stored on the mobile device and preventing unauthorized use... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7305441 | Time-sensitive messages and events Methods, systems, and computer program products for enabling message senders and event creators to convey time-sensitivity of their messages and events (such as electronic mail messages, electronic calendar entries, and “to-do” items), and for handling such mess... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7289764 | Cardholder interface for an access control system In a wireless access control system, a method and system for providing indications of the state of a Wireless Access Point Module (WAPM) to an observer using at least one indicator mounted on the WAPM. The WAPM preferably provides indications of the version number o... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284061 | Obtaining temporary exclusive control of a device Remotely obtaining exclusive control of a device by remotely establishing communication with the device over a network, requesting to obtain remote exclusive control of the device's capabilities, and determining whether remote exclusive control of the device's capab... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7277919 | Relevance clause for computed relevance messaging The invention disclosed herein enables a collection of computers and associated communications infrastructure to offer a new communications process which allows information providers to broadcast information to a population of information consumers. The information ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7274909 | Method and system for selecting data items for service requests A method and system locate a transponder that has an associated identifier and content data, at a location substantially accessible to a user of the mobile terminal. The transponder is activated by the mobile terminal with a wireless signal. In response, the mobile ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7272662 | Systems and methods for routing messages to communications devices over a communications network The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for routing a message to a communications device. These systems and methods may receive a message via a communications channel, convert the message into a uniform media format, identify at least one of the fo... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7250846 | Method and apparatus for providing dynamic user alert Techniques for providing a dynamic alert indication to a user of a signal receiving device. One technique includes the steps of processing a signal transmitted from a signal transmitting device to determine at least one mode to be associated with an alert indication... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7246145 | Fully distributed, scalable infrastructure, communication system A fully distributed, scalable infrastructure, communication system. The system comprises at least on Space, at least one double agent and at least one non-space specific double agent. Devices and applications that wish to communicate with other members of the Commun... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7219129 | Mail program for processing multiple email messages A mail program allows a user to simultaneously process multiple email messages to separate recipients or groups of recipients. A primary email has a primary message to be sent, and a secondary email or floater message is associated with the primary email, but direct... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7203909 | System and methods for constructing personalized context-sensitive portal pages or views by analyzing patterns of users' information access activities The present invention relates to a system and methodology to assist users with data access activities and that includes such activities as routine web browsing and/or data access applications. A coalesced display or montage of aggregated information is provided that... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7143182 | Smart secretary for routing call objects in a telephony network A message-processing agent receives an object from a space in a Scalable Infrastructure system. The message-processing agent determines the destination of the object and checks a preference setting for the destination. The message-processing agent then routes the ob... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7139718 | Notification apparatus and method therefor When a schedule is updated, a check is performed to determine whether matters concerning the updated schedule are included in a To Do List, in which all processes to be performed are registered, and a schedule list. When there is an associated undertaking, added to ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7136464 | System for providing electronic mail and device as well as the method, program and storage medium for same A system for outputting electronic mail information, which cannot be fully displayed in a portable terminal in another terminal is provided. A mail server receives electronic mail information and determines whether or not the electronic mail information can be outpu... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7133909 | Systems and methods for locating mobile computer users in a wireless network System and methods for locating a computer user are described wherein the computer either periodically updates a network server with its location, or updates the network server when asked by the server to do so. The network server can be a mobile computer. The user'... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7124306 | Power on/off circuit apparatus having a reset function In a power on/off circuit apparatus, if a microcomputer malfunctions, an on/off operation of a power switch is executed, and thereby, the microcomputer is reset. A non-volatile memory stores an operating state of components just before the power switch is operated. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7120220 | Non-volatile counter A non-volatile counter circuit includes a state machine having a first input for receiving one or more control signals, a second input for receiving a current count value, a third input for receiving historical information, and an output for providing a next count v... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107009 | Method, system and computer program product for personalizing the functionality of a personal communication device A method, system, apparatus and computer program product for personalizing the functionality of a personal communication device. A personal communication device receives a wireless communication signal from one or more electronic tags. The signal is decoded by the p... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7107316 | Controlling throughput of message requests in a messaging system A method, system, and program for controlling throughput of message requests in a messaging system is provided. A message request is received from a sending user. A priority requirement is determined for the message request according to priority settings designated ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7103678 | Method and apparatus for distributing digital contents to various terminals and recording medium containing same A contents distribution apparatus for distributing distribution data, which is converted by a method according to the difference of addressee terminal, is provided. A distribution apparatus 90 for distributing digital contents to an addressee terminal, which ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7099895 | System and method for performing object association using a location tracking system The present invention provides a method of recording object associations using a location system. Object locations are determined based on signals generated from object identifiers linked to the objects and forwarded to an electronic device interfaced with a network... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7088990 | Communication network terminal supporting a plurality of applications The present invention relates to a terminal (1) for a communication network, the terminal being capable of supporting a plurality of applications (17, 18) and having means of communicating user messages. The terminal comprises means for receiving user ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7065184 | Method and system for multimodal presence detection A presence device operable in a first mode and a second mode is associated with a communication device. In the first mode, a user using the presence device is biometrically authenticated and a presence confirmation input is received from the communication device. In... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7062533 | Specifying monitored user participation in messaging sessions A method, system, and program for specifying monitored user participation in a messaging session is provided. A time status for a messaging system element is determined. The time status corresponds to a type of participation by at least one user in a messaging sessi... | 06/13/2006 |
