Internet appliance

About: Internet appliance is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1974 publications have been published within this topic receiving 43571 citations.

The Internet as an educational tool

Abstract: Searching for information in books or other printed forms could well be a thing of the past, as most information is readily available in electronic format in the Internet. Using a computer console, an Internet connection and the proper software a vast sea of information may be accessed with ease. The main requirements are but a computer and an Internet link. Teaching Internet access allows educators and students to remain on the cutting edge of technology. Using the Internet as a reference resource in teaching classes has the immediate advantage of allowing quick access to vast resources, also the Internet may be used as a communication tool. In both cases, as a resource or a communications tool, the Internet is superior to the conventional educational tools. However, using the Internet has some disadvantages, such as the limited control over plagiarism and the difficulty in verifying the reliability of information resources. When comparing the advantages and drawbacks of the Internet as an educational tool it is clear that its advantages by far outweigh its drawbacks.

Wireless telephone call manager

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing automatic redirection of an incoming voice telephone call from a caller to a subscriber proxy when an attempt by the caller to connect to a subscribers mobile/wireless/cellular telephone is blocked due to either having the mobile phone off, on but not answered, or in use. The subscriber has further established communications between a subscriber's data communication terminal (DCT) (e.g. PC, Internet appliance, PalmTM handheld etc.) a computer network (e.g. the Internet). The subscriber proxy is connected to both the PSTN, CMTS and the Internet, and produces audio interaction with the caller. The subscriber proxy also notifies the subscriber of the incoming call via the subscriber's DCT. The subscriber's DCT can optionally be used by the subscriber to control and interact with the incoming call by communicating with the computer proxy while the subscriber continues to maintain the Internet connection.

Method and system to manage internet user navigation data

Abstract: A unique method and system to remotely store and manage a computer user's internet navigation data from any computer in the world having access to the internet. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system that allows a user to remotely use and manage navigation data, such as cookies and bookmarks, thereby enhancing navigation of the internet. This is accomplished by storing the data at a secure remote server and using a module coupled to the user's internet browser to redirect requests to access or store the internet navigation data to the remote server instead of the user's local computer memory.

System and method for intelligent merchandise indicator and product information provision

Abstract: A system and method for identifying a consumer through use of a number of common technologies, accessing a persistent data store of the consumer's preferences, comparing these preferences to articles for sale which are on display in the proximity of the consumer, and alerting the user to displayed sample products which match the consumer's preferences. The system and method may also query an inventory management system to determine if a matching product is in stock, as well as provide for the automatic transmission of detailed product data for said matching products to the consumer's e-mail address or other persistent computing device such as a wireless networked personal digital assistant, web-enabled wireless telephone or an Internet appliance.