Systems, devices, methods and computer program products for downloading content to mobile devices in a roaming environment
AssigneeNokia Corporation
InventorJanne Aaltonen
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AssigneeNokia Corporation
InventorJanne Aaltonen
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Systems, devices and methods are presented for downloading content to a mobile terminal, during periods when the mobile terminal is outside of the home network; i.e. when the terminal is roaming. The invention provides for downloading of the content without utilizing the cellular network, thereby, circumventing the additional surcharges that may be associated with providing for downloading outside of the home network environment. In addition, the invention provides for methods and systems that may be implemented automatically, without the user having to interface with the device or system to implement the change in download techniques. Also, the content can be downloaded during normal download schedules so that the user is not adversely affected by their travel schedule and can be assured scheduled program downloads throughout the travel period.
A method for downloading content to a mobile terminal, the method comprising the steps of:
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12-14. (canceled)
21-26. (canceled)
A method for downloading and accessing content to a mobile terminal, the method comprising the steps of:
30-41. (canceled)
A system for downloading content to a mobile terminal, the system comprising:
A mobile terminal device, the device comprising:
A computer program product for assessing a mobile terminal user's travel schedule and preparing for content downloading during periods of travel, comprising a computer-readable storage medium having computer-readable program code portions stored therein, the computer-readable program code portions comprising:
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.