Abstract:
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a request for a geographical destination from a mobile device, determining geographical coordinates of the destination, and transmitting the coordinates to the mobile device. In another embodiment, a method includes transmitting a request for a geographical destination from a mobile device to a remote location, receiving geographical coordinates of the destination, and outputting a map showing a present location of the mobile device and/or the geographical destination. In yet another embodiment, a method includes receiving a present geographical location of a remote mobile device at a local mobile device, and outputting a map showing a present location of the local mobile device and/or the received location of the remote mobile device. In a further embodiment, a method includes sending a present geographical location of a mobile device to a remote mobile device. Other methods for remote location determination/access are described as well.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, a mobile phone device includes a generally rectangular-shaped enclosure, the enclosure including a first side on an opposite side of the enclosure from a second side. The first side has a first display that occupies between about 60 percent and about 100 percent of the first side, and the second side has a keypad and a second display. In another embodiment, a method includes outputting data on a first display of a mobile phone device, wherein the first display occupies between about 60 percent and about 100 percent of the first side, detecting a reorientation of the mobile phone, and outputting data on a second display on a second side of the mobile phone device, wherein the first side is opposite the second side, wherein the second side includes a keypad and the second display. Other embodiments are disclosed as well.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, a method for determining a name associated with an incoming phone call includes receiving an incoming phone call on a mobile phone device, determining a phone number from which the incoming phone call originated, outputting the originating phone number on the mobile phone device, accessing a remote site for determining a name associated with the originating phone number, and outputting the name associated with the originating phone number on the mobile phone device. In another embodiment, a method includes receiving a phone number from a mobile phone device at least in part via a wireless link, determining a name associated with the phone number, and sending the name associated with the phone number to the mobile phone device at least in part via a wireless link. Other methods, systems, and computer program products for determining a name associated with an incoming phone call are also described.
Abstract:
A method, according to one embodiment, includes receiving a request for a geographical destination from a mobile device, determining geographical coordinates of the destination, and transmitting the coordinates to the mobile device. According to another embodiment, a method includes receiving a verbal request for a geographical destination from a mobile device, determining geographical coordinates of the destination, and transmitting the coordinates to the mobile device. In another embodiment, a method includes transmitting a request for a geographical destination from a mobile device to a remote location, receiving geographical coordinates of the destination, and outputting a map showing at least one of a present location of the mobile device and the destination. In yet another embodiment, a method includes sending a present geographical location of a mobile device to a remote mobile device. Other methods for remote location determination and location access are described as well.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, a mobile phone device includes a generally rectangular-shaped enclosure, the enclosure including a first side on an opposite side of the enclosure from a second side. The first side has a first display that occupies between about 60 percent and about 100 percent of the first side, and the second side has a keypad and a second display. In another embodiment, a method includes outputting data on a first display of a mobile phone device, wherein the first display occupies between about 60 percent and about 100 percent of the first side, detecting a reorientation of the mobile phone, and outputting data on a second display on a second side of the mobile phone device, wherein the first side is opposite the second side, wherein the second side includes a keypad and the second display. Other embodiments are disclosed as well.
Abstract:
A method for performing an action relating to the scheduling of an event includes sending a message regarding an event from a remote site to a user device. Additionally, the method includes receiving a response to the message from the user device. Furthermore, the method includes performing one or more actions based on the response, where the actions are selected from a group consisting of purchasing a pay-per-view show, scheduling a recording of a user-selected show, and sending a reminder of the event to the user device. A method for scheduling events includes sending a message to a client regarding an event from a remote site, receiving a response at the remote site from the client. Further, the method includes sending a scheduling request or command to the client. Further still, a reminder for the event appears on the client. Additional systems, methods and products are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A method is provided, including sending a request to transmit geographic data; receiving the geographic data; integrating the received geographic data with previously stored data; using the integrated geographic data to produce a geographic solution; and outputting the geographic solution.
Abstract:
A method, according to one embodiment, includes receiving, at a device, preference information from a user; identifying a selection, by the user, of a predetermined page to be displayed by the device; in response to the identifying of the selection, retrieving content via a network connection based on the preference information, the content including one or more articles selected by a content provider based on the preference information; automatically designing a layout of one or more objects associated with the retrieved content for display on the device; and outputting the retrieved content on the predetermined page of the device.
Abstract:
According to one embodiment, a system includes a base station wirelessly connected to a first handset and a second handset, the base station including a first communication port configured to create a wireless connection to a first mobile telephone and a second mobile telephone via Bluetooth, where the first mobile telephone uses a first mobile telephone network and the second mobile telephone uses a second mobile telephone network.