Motorola Mobility, Inc. v. Microsoft Corporation

Filing 129

MOTION in Limine Nos. 1-9 and Brief in Support Thereof by Motorola Mobility, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Exhibit A to Affidavit in Support, #3 Exhibit B to Affidavit in Support, #4 Exhibit C to Affidavit in Support, #5 Exhibit D to Affidavit in Support, #6 Exhibit E to Affidavit in Support, #7 Exhibit F to Affidavit in Support, #8 Exhibit G to Affidavit in Support, #9 Exhibit H to Affidavit in Support, #10 Exhibit I to Affidavit in Support, #11 Exhibit J to Affidavit in Support, #12 Exhibit K to Affidavit in Support, #13 Exhibit L to Affidavit in Support, #14 Exhibit M to Affidavit in Support)(Mullins, Edward)

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‘130 Patent Infringement Contentions
Motorola’s infringing products (“Accused Devices”) include mobile devices, such as
smartphones, associated software, and components thereof. The Accused Devices include
Motorola’s Android based phones which include, but are not limited to, the Motorola Droid X,
Droid 2, Droid 2 Global, Cliq 2, Defy, Bravo, Droid Pro, Droid 2 R2-D2, Droid X 2, Charm,
Droid, Flipside, Flipout, Atrix, Droid Bionic, Xoom, Devour A555, Backflip, Cliq/Dext, Cliq
XT/Quench, Citrus, Spice, i1 and other Motorola Android based phones incorporating hardware
and/or software that is substantially similar. The figures and illustrations in the infringement
chart below display exemplary devices.

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1. A mobile computing device
comprising the following: a
data store; a networking
module; and a processing
module configured to access
the data store of the mobile
device as well as communicate
with the synchronization
server over the network using
the networking module of the
mobile device, wherein the
processing device of the
mobile device is configured to
perform the following:

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2 or
DROID X model, is a mobile computing device comprising
a data store, a networking module, and a processing module
configured to access the data store of the mobile device as
well as communicate with the synchronization server over
the network using the networking module of the mobile
device.
Each Accused Device comprises a data store, which can be
on-board memory (e.g., 8 GB in DROID 2 and DROID X),
SD memory (e.g., 8 GB in DROID 2, or 2 GB in DROID X),
SIM card, and/or other memory (e.g., removable memory)
for storing data items such as email, calendar data and
contact information. See, e.g., DROID 2 by Motorola –
Android Phone – Tech Specs,
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/ConsumerProduct-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-DROID2-US-EN.alt (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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Accused Devices

See also DROID X by Motorola – Android phone – HD
phone – Tech Specs,
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/ConsumerProduct-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-DROIDX-US-EN.alt (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

See also DROID 2 User Guide at 59,
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Support/USEN/Mobile%20Phones/DROID2/USEN/_Documents/Static_Files/DROID2_VZW_USEN_UG_68000202881b.pdf (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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Each Accused Device comprises a networking module which
includes hardware and/or software for sending and receiving
information over the network (for example, by wireless 3G,
Wi-Fi, or hardwired USB.
The networking module is used for communicating with a
synchronization server (which can be, for example, an email
or calendar server) which has a second data store for storing
data items such as email, calendar data and contact
information.
See, e.g., DROID 2 by Motorola – Android Phone – Tech
Specs:

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See also DROID X by Motorola – Android phone – HD
phone – Tech Specs:

Each Accused Device includes a processing module
comprising hardware and/or software (which may include a
processor running the Android operating system).The
processing device of each Accused Device is configured to
perform the following:
determine that a data item is to Each Accused Device determines that a data item (e.g.,
be synchronized;
email, calendar data and contact information) is to be
synchronized. See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at 10;
Screenshot 1.1:

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Screenshot 1.1: status icon indicates a synchronization is
active – each Accused Device determined that a data item
was to be synchronized
Furthermore, the Motorola each Accused Device can
determine that a data item is to be synchronized by either
"pushing " data or "fetching" data on a predetermined
schedule.
Also, each Accused Device will immediately determine that
a data item is to be synchronized when a new item is created
or an old item is edited.
identify which of a plurality of
synchronization mechanisms,
including one or more
hardwired or wireless
communication connections,
are available to use for
synchronization;

Each Accused Device identifies which of a plurality
synchronization mechanisms, including one or more
hardwired or wireless communication connections, are
available to use for synchronization.
Such wireless communication connections for
synchronization can be, for example, 3G, Wi-Fi, and
Bluetooth connections. See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at

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10:

The hardwired communication connection can be, for
example, a USB connection. See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide
at 48:

Other synchronization mechanisms can be “push” or “fetch.”
For the former, the synchronization server (for example, an
email or calendar server, e.g., Microsoft Exchange Server,
Gmail server, or Google calendar server) can “push” a data
item (e.g., email, calendar data and contact information) to
each Accused Device. For the latter, each Accused Device
fetches a data item from the second computer system.
Another synchronization mechanism can be a Virtual Private
Network (VPN). See, e.g., Add a Virtual Private Network –
Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34245 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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consult a set of one or more
flexible selection rules to
select a synchronization
mechanism, the set of one or
more flexible rules taking into
consideration value, from
having access to synchronized
data, relative to at least one of
(i) an economic cost for
synchronization using each
available synchronization
mechanism, (ii) network
security for each available
synchronization mechanism,
(iii) security of a computer
system, or (iv) value of data
being synchronized, and
thereby select an available
synchronization mechanism
appropriate for the data item
given the one or more flexible
selection rules; and

Accused Devices

Each Accused Device consults a set of one or more flexible
selection rules to select a synchronization mechanism (e.g.,
wireless 3G or Wi-Fi; hardwired USB; fetch or pull
synchronization).
Each Accused Device can be flexibly configured such that,
for example, it synchronizes emails by fetch or push
synchronization, whereas it synchronizes social applications
only via Wi-Fi.
See, e.g., Gmail Synchronization – Motorola Droid 2,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31337 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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The set of one or more flexible rules takes into consideration
value, from having access to synchronized data (e.g., email,
calendar data and contact information), relative to at least
one of (i) an economic cost for synchronization using each
available synchronization mechanism (e.g., wireless 3G or
Wi-Fi; hardwired USB; fetch or pull synchronization), (ii)
network security for each available synchronization
mechanism, (iii) security of the synchronization server (for
example, an email or calendar server, e.g., Microsoft
Exchange Server, Gmail server, or Google calendar server),
or (iv) value of data being synchronized and thereby
selecting an available synchronization mechanism
appropriate for the data item given the one or more flexible
selection rules.
For example, each Accused Device can fetch data on a predetermined schedule, or the synchronization server can
automatically push data to each Accused Device. This is a
flexible choice that takes into account at least the value of
the data.
As another example, each Accused Device can be flexibly
configured to synchronize social applications only via a WiFi mechanism, while email is set to be synchronized via
"push" synchronization. Such flexible rule takes into
account at least the value of the data and cost of
synchronizing using the various synchronization
mechanisms.
See, e.g., Gmail Synchronization – Motorola Droid 2,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31337 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can be
flexibly configured to use a secure connection when
synchronizing email. This flexible rule takes into account
the security of the synchronization mechanism.
See, e.g., Configure Corporate Email (Exchange ActiveSync)
– Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34193 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As another example, each Accused Device can be flexibly
configured to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Choosing to use a Virtual Private Network for
synchronization is a rule that considers the security of the
synchronization mechanism.
See, e.g., Add a Virtual Private Network – Motorola DROID
X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34245 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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As still another example, each Accused Device can be
flexibly configured to choose between a Wi-Fi mechanism
and a 3G mechanism when synchronizing data. Each
Accused Device uses a 3G mechanism until it is flexibly
authorized to use a particular Wi-Fi mechanism. This rule
considers the network security of unauthorized Wi-Fi
mechanisms. Once one or more available Wi-Fi
mechanisms have been authorized, each Accused Device
prefers user-authorized Wi-Fi mechanisms to a 3G
mechanism. This rule considers the economic cost due to
the fact that using a Wi-Fi mechanism is less likely lead to
additional user fees.
See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at 35-36:

See also DROID 2 User Guide at 46:

Each Accused Device can be flexibly configured to remove a
particular Wi-Fi mechanism from the list of authorized Wi-

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Fi mechanisms, and each Accused Device will thereafter
prefer a 3G mechanism to the de-authorized Wi-Fi
mechanism. This can be done by selecting "Forget network"
from the "Manage Networks" settings screen.
See, e.g., Remove WiFi Connection – Motorola Droid 2
(A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34876 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

Alternatively, each Accused Device can flexibly override the
preference for all user-authorized Wi-Fi mechanisms by
clearing the "Wi-Fi" checkbox on the "Wireless and network
settings" screen. This will result in each Accused Device
preferring a 3G mechanism to all Wi-Fi mechanisms,
including user-authorized Wi-Fi mechanisms.
See, e.g., WiFi On/Off – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31315 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As another example, each Accused Device can be flexibly
configured to allow "roaming," or alternatively to allow
synchronizations only using the "home" carrier's
synchronization mechanisms. This flexible rule considers
the cost of synchronizing using the various synchronization
mechanisms.
See, e.g., Data Roaming – Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=33954 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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See also System Select – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31420 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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use the selected
synchronization mechanism to
synchronize the data item.

Accused Devices

Each Accused Device uses the selected synchronization
mechanism to synchronize data with the synchronization
server.
See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at 10; Screenshot 1.2;
Screenshot 1.3, which show a successful synchronization
using first a Wi-Fi synchronization mechanism and then a
3G synchronization mechanism.

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Screenshot 1.2: synchronization taking place using a Wi-Fi
synchronization mechanism

Screenshot 1.3: synchronization taking place using a 3G
synchronization mechanism
2. A first computer system in a
network that includes the first
computer system having a first
data store and second
computer system having a
second data store, the first
computer system comprising
one or more computerreadable media having
computer-executable
instructions for implementing
a method for synchronizing
the first and second data stores
in a flexible manner
considering the circumstances
that exist at the time of

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2 or
DROID X model, is a first computer system, that operates in
a network. Such network includes at least each Accused
Device and a second computer system, which can be, for
example, an email or calendar server. Such email or
calendar server can be, for example, a Microsoft Exchange
Server, Gmail server, or Google calendar server.
Each Accused Device has a first data store, which can be onboard memory (e.g., 8 GB in DROID 2 and DROID X), SD
memory (e.g., 8 GB in DROID 2, or 2 GB in DROID X),
SIM card, and/or other memory (e.g., removable memory)
for storing data items such as email, calendar data and
contact information. See, e.g., DROID 2 by Motorola –
Android Phone – Tech Specs,
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-

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synchronization, wherein the
method comprises:

Accused Devices
Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-DROID2-US-EN.alt (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

See also DROID X by Motorola – Android phone – HD
phone – Tech Specs,
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/ConsumerProduct-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-DROIDX-US-EN.alt (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

See also DROID 2 User Guide at 59,
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Support/USEN/Mobile%20Phones/DROID2/US-

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EN/_Documents/Static_Files/DROID2_VZW_USEN_UG_68000202881b.pdf (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

The second computer system (which can be, for example, an
email or calendar server) has a second data store for storing
data items such as email, calendar data and contact
information.
Each Accused Device comprises one or more computerreadable media, which can be on-board memory (e.g., 8 GB
in DROID 2 and DROID X), SD memory (e.g., 8 GB in
DROID 2, or 2 GB in DROID X), SIM card, and/or other
memory (e.g., removable memory). This computer-readable
media has computer-executable instructions (e.g.,, the
Android 2.1 or 2.2 operating system) for implementing a
method for synchronizing the calendar, email and contact
information of the first data store of each Accused Device
and second data store of the second computer system.
See, e.g., DROID 2 by Motorola – Android Phone – Tech
Specs:

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See also DROID X by Motorola – Android phone – HD
phone – Tech Specs:

As set forth below, this synchronization of the first and
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second data stores is accomplished in a flexible manner
considering the circumstances existing at the time of
synchronization.

an act of the first computer
system determining that a data
item is to be synchronized;

Each Accused Device determines that a data item (e.g.,
email, calendar data and contact information) is to be
synchronized. See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at 10;
Screenshot 1:

Screenshot 1: status icon indicates a synchronization is
active – each Accused Device determined that a data item
was to be synchronized
Furthermore, each Accused Device can determine that a data
item is to be synchronized by either "pushing " data or
"fetching" data on a predetermined schedule.
Also, each Accused Device will immediately determine that
a data item is to be synchronized when a new item is created
or an old item is edited.
an act of the first computer

Each Accused Device identifies which of a plurality

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system identifying which of a
plurality of synchronization
mechanisms, including one or
more hardwired or wireless
communication connections,
are available to use for
synchronization;

Accused Devices
synchronization mechanisms, including one or more
hardwired or wireless communication connections, are
available to use for synchronization.
Such wireless communication connections for
synchronization can be, for example, 3G, Wi-Fi, and
Bluetooth connections. See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at
10:

The hardwired communication connection can be, for
example, a USB connection. See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide
at 48:

Other synchronization mechanisms can be “push” or “fetch.”
For the former, the second computer system (for example, an
email or calendar server, e.g., Microsoft Exchange Server,
Gmail server, or Google calendar server) can “push” a data
item (e.g., email, calendar data and contact information) to
each Accused Device. For the latter, each Accused Device
fetches a data item from the second computer system.
Another synchronization mechanism can be a Virtual Private
Network (VPN). See, e.g., Add a Virtual Private Network –
Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34245 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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an act of the first computer
system consulting a set of one
or more flexible selection
rules to select a
synchronization mechanism,
the set of one or more flexible
rules taking into consideration
value, from having access to
synchronized data, relative to
at least one of (i) an economic
cost for synchronization using
each available synchronization
mechanism, (ii) network
security for each available
synchronization mechanism,
(iii) security of the second
computer system, or (iv) value
of data being synchronized
and thereby selecting an
available synchronization
mechanism appropriate for the
data item given the one or
more flexible selection rules;
and

Accused Devices

Each Accused Device consults a set of one or more flexible
selection rules to select a synchronization mechanism (e.g.,
wireless 3G or Wi-Fi; hardwired USB; fetch or pull
synchronization).
Each Accused Device can be flexibly configured such that,
for example, it synchronizes emails by fetch or push
synchronization, whereas it synchronizes social applications
only via Wi-Fi.
See, e.g., Gmail Synchronization – Motorola Droid 2,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31337 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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The set of one or more flexible rules takes into consideration
value, from having access to synchronized data (e.g., email,
calendar data and contact information), relative to at least
one of (i) an economic cost for synchronization using each
available synchronization mechanism (e.g., wireless 3G or
Wi-Fi; hardwired USB; fetch or pull synchronization), (ii)
network security for each available synchronization
mechanism, (iii) security of the second computer system (for
example, an email or calendar server, e.g., Microsoft
Exchange Server, Gmail server, or Google calendar server),
or (iv) value of data being synchronized and thereby
selecting an available synchronization mechanism
appropriate for the data item given the one or more flexible
selection rules.
For example, each Accused Device can fetch data on a predetermined schedule, or the second computer system can
automatically push data to each Accused Device, or. This is
a flexible choice that takes into account at least the value of
the data.
As another example, each Accused Device can be flexibly
configured to synchronize social applications only via a WiFi mechanism, while email is set to be synchronized via
"push" synchronization. Such flexible rule takes into
account at least the value of the data and cost of
synchronizing using the various synchronization
mechanisms.
See, e.g., Gmail Synchronization – Motorola Droid 2,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31337 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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Accused Devices

As yet another example, each Accused Device can be
flexibly configured to use a secure connection when
synchronizing email. This flexible rule takes into account
the security of the synchronization mechanism.
See, e.g., Configure Corporate Email (Exchange ActiveSync)
– Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34193 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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Accused Devices

As another example, each Accused Device can be flexibly
configured to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Choosing to use a Virtual Private Network for
synchronization is a rule that considers the security of the
synchronization mechanism.
See, e.g., Add a Virtual Private Network – Motorola DROID
X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34245 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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As still another example, each Accused Device can be
flexibly configured to choose between a Wi-Fi mechanism
and a 3G mechanism when synchronizing data. Each
Accused Device uses a 3G mechanism until it is flexibly
authorized to use a particular Wi-Fi mechanism. This rule
considers the network security of unauthorized Wi-Fi
mechanisms. Once one or more available Wi-Fi
mechanisms have been authorized, each Accused Device
prefers user-authorized Wi-Fi mechanisms to a 3G
mechanism. This rule considers the economic cost due to
the fact that using a Wi-Fi mechanism is less likely lead to
additional user fees.
See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at 35-36:

See also DROID 2 User Guide at 46:

Each Accused Device can be flexibly configured to remove a
particular Wi-Fi mechanism from the list of authorized Wi-

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Fi mechanisms, and each Accused Device will thereafter
prefer a 3G mechanism to the de-authorized Wi-Fi
mechanism. This can be done by selecting "Forget network"
from the "Manage Networks" settings screen.
See, e.g., Remove WiFi Connection – Motorola Droid 2
(A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34876 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

Alternatively, each Accused Device can flexibly override the
preference for all user-authorized Wi-Fi mechanisms by
clearing the "Wi-Fi" checkbox on the "Wireless and network
settings" screen. This will result in each Accused Device
preferring a 3G mechanism to all Wi-Fi mechanisms,
including user-authorized Wi-Fi mechanisms.
See, e.g., WiFi On/Off – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31315 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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Accused Devices

As another example, each Accused Device can be flexibly
configured to allow "roaming," or alternatively to allow
synchronizations only using the "home" carrier's
synchronization mechanisms. This flexible rule considers
the cost of synchronizing using the various synchronization
mechanisms.
See, e.g., Data Roaming – Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=33954 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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See also System Select – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31420 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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an act of the first computer
system using the selected
synchronization mechanism to
synchronize the data item with
the second computer.

Accused Devices

Each Accused Device uses the selected synchronization
mechanism to synchronize data with the second computer.
See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at 10; Screenshot 2;
Screenshot 3, which show a successful synchronization
using first a Wi-Fi synchronization mechanism and then a
3G synchronization mechanism.

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Screenshot 2: synchronization taking place using a Wi-Fi
synchronization mechanism

Screenshot 3: synchronization taking place using a 3G
synchronization mechanism
4. A computer system in
accordance with claim 2,
wherein the first computer
system is a mobile device, and
the second computer system is
a synchronization server.

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2 or
DROID X model, is a mobile device and operates in a
network in which the second computer system is a
synchronization server, such as, for example a Microsoft
Exchange Server, Gmail server, or Google calendar server.

5. A computer system in
accordance with claim 4,
wherein the act of the first
computer system determining
that a data item is to be
synchronized comprises the
following: an act of the mobile
device determining on its own
that the data item is to be

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2
and DROID X models, can each determine on its down that a
data item is to be synchronized.
For example, each Accused Device can determine that a data
item is to be synchronized by "fetching" data on a
predetermined schedule.
Also, each Accused Device will immediately determine that

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synchronized.

a data item is to be synchronized when a new item is created
or an old item is edited.

6. A computer system in
accordance with claim 4,
wherein the act of the first
computer system determining
that a data item is to be
synchronized comprises the
following: an act of the mobile
device receiving a user-issued
instruction to synchronize the
data item.

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2
and DROID X models, can each determine that a data item is
to be synchronized by receiving a user-issued instruction to
synchronize the data item.
For example, each Accused Device can receive a user-issued
instruction to "sync now." See, e.g. Google Synchronization,
https://motorola-globalportal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/51167/~/droid2---google-synchronization (visited March 24, 2011); Gmail
Synchronization – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31337 (visited March 25, 2011):

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7. A computer system in
accordance with claim 4,
wherein the act of the first
computer system determining
that a data item is to be
synchronized comprises the
following: an act of the mobile
device receiving a signal from
the synchronization server that
represents to the mobile
device that the data item is to
be synchronized.

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2
and DROID X models, can each determine that a data item is
to be synchronized by receiving a signal from the
synchronization server that represents to the mobile device
that the data item is to be synchronized.
For example, each Accused Device can determine that a data
item is to be synchronized by receiving a signal from the
synchronization server comprising a data "push" operation.

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8. A computer system in
accordance with claim 2,
wherein the plurality of
synchronization mechanisms
comprises at least one wireless
synchronization mechanism.

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2
and DROID X models, can synchronize using a plurality of
synchronization mechanisms comprising at least one
wireless synchronization mechanism.

10. A computer system in
accordance with claim 2,
wherein the method further
comprises the following: an
act of receiving instructions to
change the set of flexible
selection rules; and an act of
changing the set of selection
rules in response to the
instruction.

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2
and DROID X models, can receive instructions to change the
set of flexible rules and can change the set of flexible rules in
response to the instruction.

Such wireless synchronization mechanisms include, for
example, 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth mechanisms. See, e.g.,
DROID 2 User Guide at 10:

For example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that emails are only synchronized if they are more recent
than one day, two days, three days, one week, two weeks, or
one month old; or so that emails are synchronized without
such a restraint. Each Accused Device can change the set of
selection rules in response to such instruction. See
Screenshot 10.1.

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Screenshot 10.1: receiving an instruction to change the
flexible rule that dictates the age of emails that are
synchronized
As another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that social applications synchronize only via a Wi-Fi
mechanism, while email is set to be synchronized via "push"
synchronization. Alternatively, each Accused Device can
receive an instruction to change the set of flexible selection
rules such that social applications are not restricted in this
way. Either way, each Accused Device can change the set of
selection rules in response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Gmail Synchronization – Motorola Droid 2,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31337 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that the device uses, or does not use, a secure connection
when synchronizing email, and can change the set of flexible
selection rules in response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Configure Corporate Email (Exchange ActiveSync)
– Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34193 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that the device uses, or does not use a Virtual Private
Network (VPN), and can change the set of selection rules in
response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Add a Virtual Private Network – Motorola DROID
X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34245 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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As still another example, each Accused Device can receive
an instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules
such that the device uses, or does not use Wi-Fi
synchronization mechanisms and can change the set of
selection rules in response to the instruction.
See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at 35-36:

See also DROID 2 User Guide at 46:

See also, Remove WiFi Connection – Motorola Droid 2
(A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34876 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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See also, WiFi On/Off – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31315 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that the device allows, or does not allow, "roaming," or
alternatively to allow, or not allow, synchronizations only
using the "home" carrier's synchronization mechanisms.
Each Accused Device can change the set of selection rules in
response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Data Roaming – Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=33954 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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See also System Select – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31420 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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11. A first computer system in
a network that includes the
first computer system having a
first data store and second
computer system having a
second data store, the first
computer system comprising
one or more computerreadable media having
computer-executable
instructions for implementing
a method for synchronizing
the first and second data stores
in a flexible manner
considering the circumstances
that exist at the time of
synchronization, wherein the
method comprises the
following:

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2
and DROID X models, is a first computer system in a
network that includes at least each Accused Device and a
second computer system, which can be, for example, an
email or calendar server. Such email or calendar server can
be, for example, a Microsoft Exchange server, Gmail server,
or Google calendar server.

Each Accused Device has a first data store, which can be onboard memory (e.g., 8 GB in DROID 2 and DROID X), SD
memory (e.g., 8 GB in DROID 2, or 2 GB in DROID X),
SIM card, and/or other memory (e.g., removable memory)
for storing data items such as email, calendar data and
contact information.

See, e.g., DROID 2 by Motorola – Android Phone – Tech
Specs, http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-

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EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/MobilePhones/ci.Motorola-DROID-2-US-EN.alt (visited Feb. 16,
2011):

See also DROID X by Motorola – Android phone – HD
phone – Tech Specs,
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/ConsumerProduct-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/ci.Motorola-DROIDX-US-EN.alt (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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See also DROID 2 User Guide at 59,
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Support/USEN/Mobile%20Phones/DROID2/USEN/_Documents/Static_Files/DROID2_VZW_USEN_UG_68000202881b.pdf (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

The second computer system (which can be, for example, an
email or calendar server) has a second data store for storing
data items such as email, calendar data and contact
information.

Each Accused Device comprises one or more computerreadable media, which can be on-board memory (e.g., 8 GB
in DROID 2 and DROID X), SD memory (e.g., 8 GB in
DROID 2, or 2 GB in DROID X), SIM card, and/or other
memory (e.g., removable memory). This computer-readable

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media has computer-executable instructions (including, but
not limited to, the Android operating system), for
implementing a method for synchronizing the calendar,
email, and contact information of the first data store of each
Accused Device and second data store of the second
computer system. See, e.g., DROID 2 by Motorola –
Android Phone – Tech Specs:

See also DROID X by Motorola – Android phone – HD
phone – Tech Specs:

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As set forth below, this synchronization of the first and
second data stores is accomplished in a flexible manner
considering the circumstances existing at the time of
synchronization.
an act of the first computer
system determining whether to
synchronize a data item by
consulting a set of one or more
flexible selection rules, the set
of one or more flexible rules
taking into consideration
value, from having access to
synchronized data, relative to
at least one of (i) an economic
cost for synchronization using
each available synchronization
mechanism, (ii) network
security for each available
synchronization mechanism,
(iii) security of the second

Each Accused Device determines whether to synchronize a
data item (e.g., email, calendar data and contact information)
by consulting a set of one or more flexible selection rules.

For example, each Accused Device consults a flexible
selection rule to determine whether to synchronize an email
message based on the age of the email. See Screenshots 1-3.

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computer system, or (iv) value
of data being synchronized,
and thereby also determining
an available synchronization
mechanism appropriate for the
data item given the one or
more flexible selection rules;
and

Screenshot 1: a flexible rule dictates that only emails from
the past month should be synchronized

Screenshot 2: the second data store contains 7 emails, but
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only 3 are from the past month

Screenshot 3: only the 3 emails from the past month are
synchronized to each Accused Device's first data store

Various synchronization mechanisms may be available to
use for synchronization by each Accused Device. Such
synchronization mechanisms can include wireless and
hardwired communication connections.

Wireless communication connections for synchronization
can be, for example, 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connections.
See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at 10:

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The hardwired communication connection can be, for
example, a USB connection. See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide
at 48:

Other synchronization mechanisms can be “push” or “fetch.”
For the former, the second computer system (for example, an
email or calendar server, e.g., Microsoft Exchange Server,
Gmail server, or Google calendar server) can “push” a data
item (e.g., email, calendar data and contact information) to
each Accused Device. For the latter, each Accused Device
fetches a data item from the second computer system.

Another synchronization mechanism can be a Virtual Private
Network (VPN). See, e.g., Add a Virtual Private Network –
Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34245 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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The set of one or more flexible rules takes into consideration
value, from having access to synchronized data (e.g., email,
calendar data and contact information), relative to at least
one of (i) an economic cost for synchronization using each
available synchronization mechanism (e.g., wireless 3G or
Wi-Fi; hardwired USB; fetch or pull synchronization), (ii)
network security for each available synchronization
mechanism, (iii) security of the second computer system (for
example, an email or calendar server, e.g., Microsoft
Exchange Server, Gmail server, or Google calendar server),
or (iv) value of data being synchronized and thereby
selecting an available synchronization mechanism
appropriate for the data item given the one or more flexible
selection rules.

For example, each Accused Device can fetch data on a predetermined schedule, or the second computer system can
automatically push data to each Accused Device. This is a
flexible choice that takes into account at least the value of
the data.

As another example, each Accused Device can be flexibly
configured to synchronize social applications only via a Wi50

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Fi mechanism, while email is set to be synchronized via
"push" synchronization. Such flexible rule takes into
account at least the value of the data and cost of
synchronizing using the various synchronization
mechanisms.

See, e.g., Gmail Synchronization – Motorola Droid 2,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31337 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

As yet another example, each Accused Device can be
flexibly configured to use a secure connection when
synchronizing email. This flexible rule takes into account
the security of the synchronization mechanism.

See, e.g., Configure Corporate Email (Exchange ActiveSync)
– Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34193 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As another example, each Accused Device can be flexibly
configured to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Choosing to use a Virtual Private Network for
synchronization is a rule that considers the security of the
synchronization mechanism.
See, e.g., Add a Virtual Private Network – Motorola DROID
X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34245 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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As still another example, each Accused Device can be
flexibly configured to choose between a Wi-Fi mechanism
and a 3G mechanism when synchronizing data. Each
Accused Device uses a 3G mechanism until it is flexibly
authorized to use a particular Wi-Fi mechanism. This rule
considers the network security of unauthorized Wi-Fi
mechanisms. Once one or more available Wi-Fi
mechanisms have been authorized, each Accused Device
prefers user-authorized Wi-Fi mechanisms to a 3G
mechanism. This rule considers the economic cost due to
the fact that using a Wi-Fi mechanism is less likely lead to
additional user fees.
See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at 35-36:

See also DROID 2 User Guide at 46:

Each Accused Device can be flexibly configured to remove a
particular Wi-Fi mechanism from the list of authorized Wi-

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Fi mechanisms, and each Accused Device will thereafter
prefer a 3G mechanism to the de-authorized Wi-Fi
mechanism. This can be done by selecting "Forget network"
from the "Manage Networks" settings screen.
See, e.g., Remove WiFi Connection – Motorola Droid 2
(A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34876 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

Alternatively, each Accused Device can flexibly override the
preference for all user-authorized Wi-Fi mechanisms by
clearing the "Wi-Fi" checkbox on the "Wireless and network
settings" screen. This will result in each Accused Device
preferring a 3G mechanism to all Wi-Fi mechanisms,
including user-authorized Wi-Fi mechanisms.
See, e.g., WiFi On/Off – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31315 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As another example, each Accused Device can be flexibly
configured to allow "roaming," or alternatively to allow
synchronizations only using the "home" carrier's
synchronization mechanisms. This flexible rule considers
the cost of synchronizing using the various synchronization
mechanisms.

See, e.g., Data Roaming – Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=33954 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31420 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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an act of the first computer
system synchronizing the data
item with the second computer
if the first computer system
determines that the data item
is to be synchronized based on
the one or more flexible
selection rules and each
available synchronization
mechanism, including one or
more hardwired or wireless
communication connections.

Each Accused Device synchronizes the data item (e.g.,
email, calendar data and contact information) with the
second computer (for example, an email or calendar server,
e.g., Microsoft Exchange Server, Gmail server, or Google
calendar server) if the first computer system (e.g., Motorola
Android smartphone) determines that the data item is to be
synchronized based on the one or more flexible selection
rules and each available synchronization mechanism,
including one or more hardwired or wireless communication
connections.

The wireless communication connections for
synchronization can be, for example, 3G, Wi-Fi, and
Bluetooth connections. See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at
10:

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The hardwired communication connection can be, for
example, a USB connection. See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide
at 48:

The Android operating system on the Motorola Android
synchronizes the data item with the second computer if each
Accused Device determines that the data item is to be
synchronized. See, e.g., Screenshot 4; Screenshot 5, which
show a successful synchronization using first a Wi-Fi
synchronization mechanism and then a 3G synchronization
mechanism.

Screenshot 4: synchronization taking place using a Wi-Fi

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synchronization mechanism

Screenshot 5: synchronization taking place using a 3G
synchronization mechanism
13. A computer system in
accordance with claim 11,
wherein the first computer
system is a mobile device, and
the second computer system is
a synchronization server.

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2 or
DROID X model, is a mobile device and operates in a
network in which the second computer system is a
synchronization server, such as, for example, a Microsoft
Exchange Server, Gmail server, or Google calendar server.

14. A computer system in
accordance with claim 11,
wherein the method further
comprises the following: an
act of receiving instructions to
change the set of flexible
selection rules; and an act of
changing the set of flexible
selection rules in response to
the instruction.

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2
and DROID X models, can receive instructions to change the
set of flexible rules and can change the set of flexible rules in
response to the instruction.

For example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that emails are only synchronized if they are more recent
than one day, two days, three days, one week, two weeks, or
one month old; or so that emails are synchronized without
such a restraint. Each Accused Device can change the set of
selection rules in response to such instruction. See
Screenshot 10.1.

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Screenshot 10.1: receiving an instruction to change the
flexible rule that dictates the age of emails that are
synchronized
As another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that social applications synchronize only via a Wi-Fi
mechanism, while email is set to be synchronized via "push"
synchronization. Alternatively, each Accused Device can
receive an instruction to change the set of flexible selection
rules such that social applications are not restricted in this
way. Either way, each Accused Device can change the set of
selection rules in response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Gmail Synchronization – Motorola Droid 2,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31337 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that the device uses, or does not use, a secure connection
when synchronizing email, and can change the set of flexible
selection rules in response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Configure Corporate Email (Exchange ActiveSync)
– Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34193 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that the device uses, or does not use a Virtual Private
Network (VPN), and can change the set of selection rules in
response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Add a Virtual Private Network – Motorola DROID
X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34245 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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As still another example, each Accused Device can receive
an instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules
such that the device uses, or does not use Wi-Fi
synchronization mechanisms and can change the set of
selection rules in response to the instruction.
See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at 35-36:

See also DROID 2 User Guide at 46:

See also, Remove WiFi Connection – Motorola Droid 2
(A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34876 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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See also, WiFi On/Off – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31315 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that the device allows, or does not allow, "roaming," or
alternatively to allow, or not allow, synchronizations only
using the "home" carrier's synchronization mechanisms.
Each Accused Device can change the set of selection rules in
response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Data Roaming – Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=33954 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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See also System Select – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31420 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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15. A computer system in
accordance with claim 14,
wherein the act of receiving
instructions to change the set
of flexible selection rules
comprises the following: an
act of receiving instructions to
change the set of flexible
selection rules from a user of
the first computer system.

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2
and DROID X models, can receive instructions to change the
set of flexible rules from a user of the first computer system
(i.e. each Accused Device) and can change the set of flexible
rules in response to the instruction.

For example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that emails are only synchronized if they are more recent
than one day, two days, three days, one week, two weeks, or
one month old; or so that emails are synchronized without
such a restraint. Each Accused Device can change the set of
selection rules in response to such instruction. See
Screenshot 10.1.

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Screenshot 10.1: receiving an instruction to change the
flexible rule that dictates the age of emails that are
synchronized
As another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that social applications synchronize only via a Wi-Fi
mechanism, while email is set to be synchronized via "push"
synchronization. Alternatively, each Accused Device can
receive an instruction to change the set of flexible selection
rules such that social applications are not restricted in this
way. Either way, each Accused Device can change the set of
selection rules in response to the instruction.

See, e.g., Gmail Synchronization – Motorola Droid 2,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31337 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that the device uses, or does not use, a secure connection
when synchronizing email, and can change the set of flexible
selection rules in response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Configure Corporate Email (Exchange ActiveSync)
– Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34193 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that the device uses, or does not use a Virtual Private
Network (VPN), and can change the set of selection rules in
response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Add a Virtual Private Network – Motorola DROID
X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34245 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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As still another example, each Accused Device can receive
an instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules
such that the device uses, or does not use Wi-Fi
synchronization mechanisms and can change the set of
selection rules in response to the instruction.
See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at 35-36:

See also DROID 2 User Guide at 46:

See also, Remove WiFi Connection – Motorola Droid 2
(A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34876 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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See also, WiFi On/Off – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31315 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that the device allows, or does not allow, "roaming," or
alternatively to allow, or not allow, synchronizations only
using the "home" carrier's synchronization mechanisms.
Each Accused Device can change the set of selection rules in
response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Data Roaming – Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=33954 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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See also System Select – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31420 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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16. A computer system in
accordance with claim 14,
wherein the act of receiving
instructions to change the set
of flexible selection rules
comprises the following: an
act of receiving instructions to
change the set of flexible
selection rules from an agent
of the second computer
system.

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2
and DROID X models, can receive instructions to change the
set of flexible rules from a an agent of the second computer
system and can change the set of flexible rules in response to
the instruction.
For example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction from an agent of the second computer system to
change the set of flexible selection rules such that calendar
items are only synchronized if they are newer than two
weeks old. Each Accused Device can change the set of
selection rules in response to such an instruction.
As another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction from an agent of the second computer system to
change the set of flexible selection rules such that emails are
only synchronized if they are more recent than one day, two
days, three days, one week, two weeks, or one month old; or
so that emails are synchronized without such a restraint.
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response to such instruction.
As a further example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction from an agent of the second computer system to
change the set of flexible selection rules such that
attachments to emails are not synchronized, or are only
synchronized if they are smaller than a given size. Each
Accused Device can change the set of selection rules in
response to such instruction.
See, e.g., http://www.sysadminlab.net/activesync/android-22-and-activesync-policies-a-complete-guide-what-works
(accessed April 12, 2011)

17. A computer system in
accordance with claim 16,
wherein the act of receiving
instructions to change the set
of flexible selection rules from
an agent of the second
computer system comprises
the following: an act of
receiving instructions to
change the set of flexible
selection rules from a network
administrator of trusted
network that includes the
second computer system.

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2
and DROID X models, can receive instructions to change the
set of flexible rules from a network administrator of a
network that includes the second computer system and can
change the set of flexible rules in response to the instruction.
For example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction from a network administrator of a network that
includes the second computer system to change the set of
flexible selection rules such that calendar items are only
synchronized if they are newer than two weeks old. Each
Accused Device can change the set of selection rules in
response to such an instruction.
As another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction from a network administrator of a network that
includes the second computer system to change the set of
flexible selection rules such that emails are only
synchronized if they are more recent than one day, two days,
three days, one week, two weeks, or one month old; or so
that emails are synchronized without such a restraint. Each
Accused Device can change the set of selection rules in
response to such instruction.
As a further example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction from a network administrator of a network that
includes the second computer system to change the set of
flexible selection rules such that attachments to emails are
not synchronized, or are only synchronized if they are
smaller than a given size. Each Accused Device can change
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the set of selection rules in response to such instruction.
See, e.g., http://www.sysadminlab.net/activesync/android-22-and-activesync-policies-a-complete-guide-what-works
(accessed April 12, 2011)

18. A computer system in
accordance with claim 17,
wherein the method further
comprises the following: an
act of receiving instructions to
change the set of flexible
selection rules from a user.

Each Accused Device, such as, for example, the DROID 2
and DROID X models, can receive instructions to change the
set of flexible rules from a user of the first computer system
(i.e. each Accused Device) and can change the set of flexible
rules in response to the instruction.

For example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that emails are only synchronized if they are more recent
than one day, two days, three days, one week, two weeks, or
one month old; or so that emails are synchronized without
such a restraint. Each Accused Device can change the set of
selection rules in response to such instruction. See
Screenshot 10.1.

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Screenshot 10.1: receiving an instruction to change the
flexible rule that dictates the age of emails that are
synchronized
As another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that social applications synchronize only via a Wi-Fi
mechanism, while email is set to be synchronized via "push"
synchronization. Alternatively, each Accused Device can
receive an instruction to change the set of flexible selection
rules such that social applications are not restricted in this
way. Either way, each Accused Device can change the set of
selection rules in response to the instruction.

See, e.g., Gmail Synchronization – Motorola Droid 2,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31337 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that the device uses, or does not use, a secure connection
when synchronizing email, and can change the set of flexible
selection rules in response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Configure Corporate Email (Exchange ActiveSync)
– Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34193 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that the device uses, or does not use a Virtual Private
Network (VPN), and can change the set of selection rules in
response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Add a Virtual Private Network – Motorola DROID
X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34245 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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As still another example, each Accused Device can receive
an instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules
such that the device uses, or does not use Wi-Fi
synchronization mechanisms and can change the set of
selection rules in response to the instruction.
See, e.g., DROID 2 User Guide at 35-36:

See also DROID 2 User Guide at 46:

See also, Remove WiFi Connection – Motorola Droid 2
(A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=34876 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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See also, WiFi On/Off – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31315 (visited Feb. 16, 2011):

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As yet another example, each Accused Device can receive an
instruction to change the set of flexible selection rules such
that the device allows, or does not allow, "roaming," or
alternatively to allow, or not allow, synchronizations only
using the "home" carrier's synchronization mechanisms.
Each Accused Device can change the set of selection rules in
response to the instruction.
See, e.g., Data Roaming – Motorola DROID X MB810,
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=33954 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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See also System Select – Motorola Droid 2 (A955),
http://support.vzw.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id
=31420 (visited Feb. 23, 2011):

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19. A computer system in
accordance with claim 18,
wherein the act of changing
the set of flexible selection
rules in response to the
instruction, comprises the
following: an act of fulfilling
the instructions received from
the network administrator of
the second computer system to
the extent that there is a
conflict between the
instructions received from the
network administrator of the
second computer system and
the instructions received from
the user of the first computer
system.

Each Accused Device fulfils the instructions received from
the network administrator of the second computer system to
the extent that there is a conflict between the instructions
received from the network administrator of the second
computer system and the instructions received from the user
of the first computer system.
For example, if each Accused Device receives an instruction
from the network administrator to disable synchronization of
email attachments, and the user gives an instruction to
synchronize an email attachment by clicking on an
attachment to an email message, each Accused Device will
not allow the attachment synchronization.
As a further example, if each Accused Device receives an
instruction from the network administrator to disable
synchronization of email attachments greater than a certain
size, and the user gives an instruction to synchronize an
email attachment that exceeds that size by clicking on an
attachment to an email message, each Accused Device will

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not allow the attachment synchronization.
As a further example, if each Accused Device receives an
instruction from the network administrator to synchronize
only email items received more recently than a certain age,
each Accused Device will not allow the user to synchronize
older email items.
As a further example, if each Accused Device receives an
instruction from the network administrator to synchronize
only calendar items more recent than a certain age, each
Accused Device will not allow the user to synchronize older
calendar items.
See, e.g., http://www.sysadminlab.net/activesync/android-22-and-activesync-policies-a-complete-guide-what-works
(accessed April 12, 2011)

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