Universal Mobile Interface (UMI) is a software concept designed to overcome key barriers to mass usage of mobile services. By running server-based services “over the top”, the end user always has access to personal content and data irrespective of operator or device. Operator and device independent services increase the users’ willingness to create personalised web interfaces, store contacts, etc. and to share the UMI software itself along with the services themselves. By having many services interlinked through the same user interface the problem of utilising data across applications and running parallel programs is overcome. As all Internet links are available through the server, there is no need to type in URLs. The specific link may be represented graphically in the UI and can be clicked on directly. Any link is easily saved and shared.
A Universal Mobile Interface (UMI) has the following characteristics:
- It acts as the main Internet services interface
- It offers access to the whole Internet on the mobile device
- It is operator and device independent
- It offers full personalization of internet link collections
- It offers easy access to the device’s contact book and messaging
- It enables import of contacts and mail from other applications
- It offers a universal payment solution
- It is graphically adjusted to a small screen
- It offers surfing without typing URLs
- It has viral distribution capabilities
- It is easy to download and install
- It is a freeware
- It enables easy content creation and distribution
- It supports content provider business models
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