All The Claims

1. A method for handing over a user equipment (UE), comprising:
a donor access node with which the UE is in communication via a relay node receiving context information from the relay node; and
the donor access node using the context information to identify data packets that belong to the UE,
wherein the context information includes at least one of:
a UE logical flow identifier; or
relay node radio bearer configuration information,

wherein the UE logical flow identifier is mapped to a combination of a UE and a radio bearer through radio resource signaling between the donor access node and the relay node,
wherein the mapping is encoded in at least one RRC message; and
wherein the donor access node is configured to support handing over the UE to a target access node using at least one of:
a proxy S1 termination point at the access node; or
an early S1 path switch from a first S1 path to a second S1 path, the first S1 path being terminated at the donor access and the second S1 path being terminated at the target access node and wherein the early S1 path switch comprises sending a path switch request before the handover of the UE to the target access node is complete.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the data packets are forwarded from the donor access node to the target access node.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the donor access node, based on the relay node radio bearer configuration information, identifies a Packet Data Convergence Protocol queue to which the UE belongs and checks the UE logical flow identifier of each data packet in the Packet Data Convergence Protocol queue to identify the data packets that belong to the UE.
4. The method of claim 3, wherein each UE radio bearer, based on the UE logical flow identifier, has its own PDCP sub-queue within the RN radio bearer level PDCP queue.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the at least one RRC message is signaled between the donor access node and the relay node when a new radio bearer is added on a Uu interface for the UE.
6. A donor access node, comprising:
a processor configured such that the donor access node receives context information from a relay node, the donor access node communicating with a user equipment (UE) via the relay node, and further such that the donor access node uses the context information to identify data packets that belong to the UE,
wherein the context information includes at least one of:
a UE logical flow identifier; or
relay node radio bearer configuration information,

wherein the UE logical flow identifier is mapped to a combination of a UE and a radio bearer through radio resource signaling between the donor access node and the relay node,
wherein the mapping is encoded in at least one RRC message; and
wherein the donor access node is configured to support handing over the UE to a target access node using at least one of:
a proxy S1 termination point at the access node; or
an early S1 path switch from a first S1 path to a second Si path, the first S1 path being terminated at the donor access and the second S1 path being terminated at the target access node and wherein the early S1 path switch comprises sending a path switch request before the handover of the UE to the target access node is complete.
7. The donor access node of claim 6, wherein the data packets are forwarded from the donor access node to the target access node.
8. The donor access node of claim 6, wherein the donor access node, based on the relay node radio bearer configuration information, identifies a Packet Data Convergence Protocol queue to which the UE belongs and checks the UE logical flow identifier of each data packet in the Packet Data Convergence Protocol queue to identify the data packets that belong to the UE.
9. The donor access node of claim 8, wherein each UE radio bearer, based on the UE logical flow identifier, has its own PDCP sub-queue within the RN radio bearer level PDCP queue.
10. The donor access node of claim 6, wherein the at least one RRC message is signaled between the donor access node and the relay node when a new radio bearer is added on a Uu interface for the UE.
11. A method for handing over a user equipment (UE), comprising:
a relay node sending context information to a donor access node with which the UE is in communication via the relay node, wherein the donor access node uses the context information to identify data packets that belong to the UE,
wherein the relay nodes sends the context information in a handover request message to the donor access node,
wherein the context information includes at least one of:
a UE logical flow identifier; or
relay node radio bearer configuration information,

wherein the UE logical flow identifier is mapped to a combination of a UE and a radio bearer through radio resource signaling between the donor access node and the relay node,
wherein the mapping is encoded in at least one RRC message; and
wherein the donor access node is configured to support handing over the UE to a target access node using at least one of:
a proxy S1 termination point at the access node; or
an early S1 path switch from a first S1 path to a second S1 path, the first S1 path being terminated at the donor access and the second S1 path being terminated at the target access node and wherein the early S1 path switch comprises sending a path switch request before the handover of the UE to the target access node is complete.
12. The method of claim 11 wherein the data packets are forwarded from the donor access node to the target access node.
13. The method of claim 11, wherein the donor access node, based on the relay node radio bearer configuration information, identifies a Packet Data Convergence Protocol queue to which the UE belongs and checks the UE logical flow identifier of each data packet in the Packet Data Convergence Protocol queue to identify the data packets that belong to the UE.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein each UE radio bearer, based on the UE logical flow identifier, has its own PDCP sub-queue within the RN radio bearer level PDCP queue.
15. The method of claim 11, wherein the at least one RRC message is signaled between the donor access node and the relay node when a new radio bearer is added on a Uu interface for the UE.
16. A relay node, comprising:
a processor configured such that the relay node sends context information to a donor access node that is in communication with a user equipment (UE) via the relay node, the donor access node using the context information to identify data packets that belong to the UE,
wherein the relay nodes sends the context information in a handover request message to the donor access node,
wherein the context information includes at least one of:
a UE logical flow identifier; or
relay node radio bearer configuration information,

wherein the UE logical flow identifier is mapped to a combination of a UE and a radio bearer through radio resource signaling between the donor access node and the relay node,
wherein the mapping is encoded in at least one RRC message; and
wherein the donor access node is configured to support handing over the UE to a target access node using at least one of:
a proxy S1 termination point at the access node; or
an early S1 path switch from a first S1 path to a second S1 path, the first S1 path being terminated at the donor access and the second S1 path being terminated at the target access node and wherein the early S1 path switch comprises sending a path switch request before the handover of the UE to the target access node is complete.
17. The relay node of claim 16, wherein the data packets are forwarded from the donor access node to the target access node.
18. The relay node of claim 16, wherein the donor access node, based on the relay node radio bearer configuration information, identifies a Packet Data Convergence Protocol queue to which the UE belongs and checks the UE logical flow identifier of each data packet in the Packet Data Convergence Protocol queue to identify the data packets that belong to the UE.
19. The relay node of claim 18, wherein each UE radio bearer, based on the UE logical flow identifier, has its own PDCP sub-queue within the RN radio bearer level PDCP queue.
20. The relay node of claim 16, wherein the at least one RRC message is signaled between the donor access node and the relay node when a new radio bearer is added on a Uu interface for the UE.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A computer-implemented method of operating a reward program comprising:
a. providing a reward account database for storing at least (i) a first reward account for transactions between a user and a first merchant, the first reward account identified by a user identification and a first merchant identification, and (ii) a second reward account for transactions between the user and a second merchant, the second reward account identified by the user identification and a second merchant identification;
b. adding a first set of rewards to the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of a first purchase transaction between the user and the first merchant, wherein the user identification and the first merchant identification are used to access the first reward account; and
c. adding a second set of rewards to the second reward account in the reward account database as a result of a second purchase transaction between the user and the second merchant, wherein the user identification and the second merchant identification are used to access the second reward account.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein the user identification comprises a user payment account identification linked to a user payment account that is used to pay for the first purchase transaction and the second purchase transaction.
3. The method of claim 2 wherein the user payment account identification is obtained from a token presented by the user for the first purchase transaction and the second purchase transaction.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein the token is a credit card and the user payment account identification is the credit card number.
5. The method of claim 3 wherein the token is a debit card and the user payment account identification is the debit card number.
6. The method of claim 3 wherein the token is a smart card and the user payment account identification is programmed into the smart card.
7. The method of claim 3 wherein the token is a handheld computing device and the user payment account identification is programmed into the handheld computing device.
8. The method of claim 1 wherein at least the first set of rewards is added to the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of receiving a first instruction to add reward points, as a result of the first purchase transaction, the first instruction comprising the user identification and the first merchant identification.
9. The method of claim 1 wherein at least the first set of rewards is added to the first reward account in the reward account database based on a previously defined rule.
10. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of reducing the rewards in the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of a reward redemption transaction between the user and the first merchant, wherein the user identification and the first merchant identification are used to access the first reward account.
11. The method of claim 10 wherein the rewards are reduced in the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of receiving a reward redemption instruction as part of the reward redemption transaction, the reward redemption instruction comprising the user identification and the first merchant identification.
12. The method of claim 10 wherein the rewards are reduced in the first reward account in the reward account database based on a previously defined rule.
13. The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of establishing a cluster of participating merchants comprising the first merchant and the second merchant, and further enabling the user to execute a reward redemption transaction at the second merchant using the reward points from the first reward account by
reducing the rewards in the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of a reward redemption transaction between the user and the second merchant, and
conveying consideration from the first merchant to the second merchant in exchange for reducing the rewards in the first reward account.
14. The method of claim 1 further comprising:
d. storing at the reward account database a reward exchange account associated with the user;
e. exchanging rewards from the first reward account into the reward exchange account associated with the user; and
f. exchanging rewards from the second reward account into the reward exchange account associated with the user.
15. The method of claim 14 wherein at rewards are exchanged from the first reward account into the reward exchange account associated with the user pursuant to an instruction received from a user computer operated by the user.
16. The method of claim 14 further comprising the step of reducing the rewards in the reward exchange account associated with the user as a result of a reward redemption transaction.
17. The method of claim 2 wherein the reward account database is stored in an issuing bank computer associated with an issuing bank and interconnected with a computer network, and wherein the user payment account is associated with the issuing bank.
18. The method of claim 1 wherein the reward account database is stored in a central reward server computer interconnected with a computer network.
19. The method of claim 1 wherein the reward account database is stored in an acquiring bank computer associated with an acquiring bank and interconnected with a computer network.
20. The method of claim 1 wherein the first purchase transaction between the user and the first merchant is executed with a first merchant computer interconnected with the computer network.
21. The method of claim 20 wherein the first merchant computer comprises a point of sale device that inputs the user payment account identification.
22. The method of claim 20 wherein the first purchase transaction between the user and the first merchant is an online transaction executed with a user computer interconnected with the computer network.
23. A reward program computer comprising a reward account database in memory for storing at least (i) a first reward account for transactions between a user and a first merchant, the first reward account identified by a user identification and a first merchant identification, and (ii) a second reward account for transactions between the user and a second merchant, the second reward account identified by the user identification and a second merchant identification; wherein the reward program computer is programmed to
a) add a first set of rewards to the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of a first purchase transaction between the user and the first merchant, wherein the user identification and the first merchant identification are used to access the first reward account; and
b) add a second set of rewards to the second reward account in the reward account database as a result of a second purchase transaction between the user and the second merchant, wherein the user identification and the second merchant identification are used to access the second reward account.
24. The reward program computer of claim 23 wherein the user identification comprises a user payment account identification linked to a user payment account that is used to pay for the first purchase transaction and the second purchase transaction.
25. The reward program computer of claim 24 wherein the user payment account identification is obtained from a token presented by the user for the first purchase transaction and the second purchase transaction.
26. The reward program computer of claim 25 wherein the token is a credit card and the user payment account identification is the credit card number.
27. The reward program computer of claim 25 wherein the token is a debit card and the user payment account identification is the debit card number.
28. The reward program computer of claim 25 wherein the token is a smart card and the user payment account identification is programmed into the smart card.
29. The reward program computer of claim 25 wherein the token is a handheld computing device and the user payment account identification is programmed into the handheld computing device.
30. The reward program computer of claim 23 further programmed to add the first set of rewards to the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of receiving a first instruction to add reward points, as a result of the first purchase transaction, the first instruction comprising the user identification and the first merchant identification.
31. The reward program computer of claim 23 further programmed to add the first set of rewards to the first reward account in the reward account database based on a previously defined rule.
32. The reward program computer of claim 23 further programmed to reduce the rewards in the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of a reward redemption transaction between the user and the first merchant, wherein the user identification and the first merchant identification are used to access the first reward account.
33. The reward program computer of claim 32 further programmed to reduce the rewards in the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of receiving a reward redemption instruction as part of the reward redemption transaction, the reward redemption instruction comprising the user identification and the first merchant identification.
34. The reward program computer of claim 32 further programmed to reduce the rewards in the first reward account in the reward account database based on a previously defined rule.
35. The reward program computer of claim 23 wherein a cluster of participating merchants is established comprising the first merchant and the second merchant, and the user is enabled to execute a reward redemption transaction at the second merchant using the reward points from the first reward account, and the reward program computer is further programmed to
reduce the rewards in the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of a reward redemption transaction between the user and the second merchant, and
wherein consideration is conveyed from the first merchant to the second merchant in exchange for reducing the rewards in the first reward account.
36. The reward program computer of claim 23 wherein the reward account database further stores a reward exchange account associated with the user, and wherein the reward program computer is further programmed to
exchange rewards from the first reward account into the reward exchange account associated with the user; and
exchange rewards from the second reward account into the reward exchange account associated with the user.
37. The reward program computer of claim 36 wherein the rewards are exchanged from the first reward account into the reward exchange account associated with the user pursuant to an instruction received from a user computer operated by the user.
38. The reward program computer of claim 36 wherein the reward program computer is further programmed to reduce the rewards in the reward exchange account associated with the user as a result of a reward redemption transaction.
39. In a networked credit card system comprising a computer network that interconnects with an issuing bank computer associated with an issuing bank, an acquiring bank computer associated with an acquiring bank, a first merchant computer associated with a first merchant, and a second merchant computer associated with a second merchant, wherein the issuing bank computer interacts with the acquiring bank computer to authorize purchase transactions for a user using a user payment account, associated with the issuing bank, for purchase transactions with at least one of the first merchant and the second merchant, the issuing bank computer comprising a reward account database in memory for storing at least (i) a first reward account for transactions between the user and the first merchant, the first reward account identified by a user identification comprising a user payment account identification linked to the user payment account, and a first merchant identification, and (ii) a second reward account for transactions between the user and a second merchant, the second reward account identified by the user identification and a second merchant identification; wherein the issuing bank computer is programmed to
a) add a first set of rewards to the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of a first purchase transaction between the user and the first merchant, wherein the user identification and the first merchant identification are used to access the first reward account; and
b) add a second set of rewards to the second reward account in the reward account database as a result of a second purchase transaction between the user and the second merchant, wherein the user identification and the second merchant identification are used to access the second reward account.
40. In a networked credit card system comprising a computer network that interconnects with an issuing bank computer associated with an issuing bank, an acquiring bank computer associated with an acquiring bank, a first merchant computer associated with a first merchant, and a second merchant computer associated with a second merchant, wherein the issuing bank computer interacts with the acquiring bank computer to authorize purchase transactions for a user using a user payment account, associated with the issuing bank, for purchase transactions with at least one of the first merchant and the second merchant, the credit card system further comprising a central reward server computer interconnected with the computer network and comprising a reward account database in memory for storing at least (i) a first reward account for transactions between the user and the first merchant, the first reward account identified by a user identification comprising a user payment account identification linked to the user payment account, and a first merchant identification, and (ii) a second reward account for transactions between the user and a second merchant, the second reward account identified by the user identification and a second merchant identification; wherein the central reward server computer is programmed to
a) add a first set of rewards to the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of a first purchase transaction between the user and the first merchant, wherein the user identification and the first merchant identification are used to access the first reward account; and
b) add a second set of rewards to the second reward account in the reward account database as a result of a second purchase transaction between the user and the second merchant, wherein the user identification and the second merchant identification are used to access the second reward account.
41. In a networked credit card system comprising a computer network that interconnects with an issuing bank computer associated with an issuing bank, an acquiring bank computer associated with an acquiring bank, a first merchant computer associated with a first merchant, and a second merchant computer associated with a second merchant, wherein the issuing bank computer interacts with the acquiring bank computer to authorize purchase transactions for a user using a user payment account, associated with the issuing bank, for purchase transactions with at least one of the first merchant and the second merchant, the acquiring bank computer comprising a reward account database in memory for storing at least (i) a first reward account for transactions between the user and the first merchant, the first reward account identified by a user identification comprising a user payment account identification linked to the user payment account, and a first merchant identification, and (ii) a second reward account for transactions between the user and a second merchant, the second reward account identified by the user identification and a second merchant identification; wherein the acquiring bank computer is programmed to
a) add a first set of rewards to the first reward account in the reward account database as a result of a first purchase transaction between the user and the first merchant, wherein the user identification and the first merchant identification are used to access the first reward account; and
b) add a second set of rewards to the second reward account in the reward account database as a result of a second purchase transaction between the user and the second merchant, wherein the user identification and the second merchant identification are used to access the second reward account.

1. A shutter assembly for a receptacle comprising:
a first plate, the first plate including a first plurality of apertures;
a second plate disposed adjacent the first plate, the second plate including a second plurality of apertures;
a shutter disposed between the first plate and the second plate, the shutter including an aperture;
a first spring for providing lateral movement to the shutter, the first spring disposed adjacent the shutter;
a second spring for providing axial movement to the shutter; and
a plunger for providing a pivot point to the shutter, the plunger disposed between the second spring and the shutter,
wherein the shutter is laterally moveable between a first position and a second position so that the aperture of the shutter aligns with at least one aperture of the first plurality of apertures and at least one aperture of the second plurality of apertures.
2. The shutter assembly of claim 1, wherein the receptacle is an AC outlet.
3. The shutter assembly of claim 1, wherein the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures are configured to accept pins.
4. The shutter assembly of claim 3, wherein the pins are AC plug pins.
5. The shutter assembly of claim 3, wherein the shutter comprises:
a first angled surface; and
a second angled surface, and
wherein the aperture is disposed between the first angled surface and the second angled surface.
6. The shutter assembly of claim 5, wherein in the first position of the shutter, the first angled surface is aligned with one aperture of the first plurality of apertures of the first plate and the second angled surface is aligned with another aperture of the first plurality of apertures of the first plate.
7. The shutter assembly of claim 6, wherein the first plate further comprises a first lock and a second lock and the second plate further comprises a third lock and a fourth lock.
8. The shutter assembly of claim 7, wherein the shutter further comprises a first lug, a second lug, a third lug and a fourth lug.
9. The shutter assembly of claim 8, wherein when the shutter is in the first position, the first lug abuts the first lock of the first plate and the second lug abuts the second lock of the first plate.
10. The shutter assembly of claim 5, wherein in the second position of the shutter, the aperture of the shutter aligns with one aperture of the first plurality of apertures of the first plate and one aperture of the second plurality of apertures of the second plate as pins are inserted through at least two appertures of the plurality of apertures of the first plate, the pins being simultaneously forced against the first angled surface and the second angled surface.
11. The shutter assembly of claim 10, wherein the shutter compresses the first spring when the shutter is in the second position.
12. The shutter assembly of claim 8, wherein the second spring causes the first lug and the second lug to abut the first lock and the second lock when the shutter is in the first position.
13. The shutter assembly of claim 8, wherein the shutter pivots about the plunger when one pin is inserted into one of the first plurality of apertures of the first plate.
14. The shutter assembly of claim 13, wherein the first lug abuts the first lock when the shutter pivots about the plunger.
15. The shutter assembly of claim 12, wherein the second lug abuts the second lock when the shutter pivots about the plunger.
16. The shutter assembly of claim 7, wherein the third lug of the shutter abuts the third lock when the shutter pivots about the plunger.
17. The shutter assembly of claim 7, wherein the fourth lug of the shutter abuts the fourth lock when the shutter pivots about the plunger.
18. The shutter assembly of claim 6, wherein the shutter blocks the first plurality of apertures of the first plate and the second plurality of apertures of the second plate when the shutter is in the first position.
19. The shutter assembly of claim 6, wherein the shutter remains in the first position when a pin is inserted through only one aperture of the first plurality of apertures of the first plate.
20. The shutter assembly of claim 1, wherein the second spring comprises two springs.
21. The shutter assembly of claim 7, wherein the first lock and the second lock are protrusions of the first plate.
22. The shutter assembly of claim 7, wherein the first lock and the second lock are attached to the first plate.
23. The shutter assembly of claim 7, wherein the third lock and the fourth lock are protrusions of the second plate.
24. The shutter assembly of claim 7, wherein the third lock and the fourth lock are attached to the second plate.
25. The shutter assembly of claim 1, wherein the second plate further comprises:
a first compartment for housing the plunger; and
a second compartment for housing the second spring.
26. The shutter assembly of claim 1, wherein the first plate comprises a first extension and a second extension, the first extension and the second extension extending outwardly from the first plate.
27. The shutter assembly of claim 26, wherein the first spring is disposed between the first extension and the second extension.
28. The shutter assembly of claim 1, wherein the first spring is disposed between a side of the first plate and a side of the shutter.
29. The shutter assembly of claim 6, further comprising a first lock, a second lock and a third lock, the first lock, the second lock and the third lock disposed adjacent the shutter.
30. The shutter assembly of claim 29, wherein a portion of the shutter abuts the third lock when the shutter pivots about the plunger.
31. The shutter assembly of claim 29, wherein the third lock is a protrusion of the second plate.
32. The shutter assembly of claim 29, wherein the third lock is a protrusion of the first plate.
33. The shutter assembly of claim 29, wherein the third lock is attached to the second plate.
34. The shutter assembly of claim 29, wherein the third lock is attached to the first plate.
35. A method of manufacturing a shutter assembly for a receptacle comprising:
providing a first plate having a first plurality of apertures;
disposing a second plate adjacent the first plate, the second plate having a second plurality of apertures;
disposing a shutter between the first plate and the second plate, the shutter including an aperture;
abutting a first spring adjacent the shutter, the first spring providing lateral movement of the shutter;
providing a second spring for providing axial movement of the shutter; and
disposing a plunger between the second spring and the shutter, the plunger providing a pivot point to the shutter,
wherein the shutter is laterally moveable between a first position and a second position so that the aperture of the shutter aligns with at least one aperture of the first plurality of apertures and at least one aperture of the second plurality of apertures.
36. A shutter assembly for an AC outlet comprising:
a first plate;
a second plate disposed adjacent the first plate;
a shutter disposed between the first plate and the second plate, the shutter including an aperture;
a first spring for providing lateral movement to the shutter, the first spring disposed adjacent the shutter;
a second spring for providing axial movement to the shutter; and
a plunger for providing a pivot point to the shutter, the plunger disposed between the second spring and the shutter,
wherein the first plate and the second plate comprise a plurality of apertures for accepting AC plug pins,
wherein in a first position of the shutter, the shutter assembly prevents AC plug pins from passing through the plurality of apertures in the first and second plates and the shutter aperture,
wherein in a second position of the shutter, the shutter assembly permits AC plug pins to pass through the plurality of apertures in the first and second plates and the shutter aperture, and
wherein the shutter is laterally moveable between a first position and a second position so that the aperture of the shutter aligns with at least one aperture of the first plurality of apertures and at least one aperture of the second plurality of apertures.
37. The method of claim 35, further comprising configuring the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures to accept pins.
38. The method of claim 37, wherein the pins are AC plug pins.
39. The method of claim 35, further comprising:
providing the shutter with at least one surface configured such that a lateral movement of the shutter caused by a force exerted on the at least one surface aligns the aperture of the shutter with at least one aperture of the first plurality of apertures and at least one aperture of the second plurality of apertures.
40. The method of claim 39, further comprising:
configuring the at least one surface with a first angled surface and a second angled surface; and
disposing the aperture between the first angled surface and the second angled surface.
41. The method of claim 40, wherein in a first position of the shutter, the first angled surface is aligned with one aperture of the first plurality of apertures of the first plate and the second angled surface is aligned with another aperture of the first plurality of apertures of the first plate.
42. The method of claim 40, wherein in a second position of the shutter, the aperture of the shutter aligns with one aperture of the first plurality of apertures of the first plate and one aperture of the second plurality of apertures of the second plate as pins are inserted through at least two apertures of the first plurality of apertures of the first plate, the pins being simultaneously forced against the first angled surface and the second angled surface.
43. The shutter assembly of claim 1, wherein the shutter comprises at least one surface configured such that a lateral movement of the shutter caused by a force exerted on the at least one surface aligns the aperture of the shutter with at least one aperture of the first plurality of apertures and at least one aperture of the second plurality of apertures.
44. The shutter assembly of claim 43, wherein the shutter comprises a first surface and a second surface.
45. The shutter assembly of claim 43, wherein the first surface is angled and the second surface is angled.
46. The shutter assembly of claim 44, wherein the shutter moves laterally when a force is applied substantially simultaneously to the first surface and the second surface.
47. The shutter assembly of claim 44, wherein the shutter pivots about the plunger when a force is applied only to the first surface.
48. The shutter assembly of claim 44, wherein the shutter covers the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures when a force is applied only to the first surface.
49. The shutter assembly of claim 44, wherein the shutter pivots about the plunger when a force is applied only to the second surface.
50. The shutter assembly of claim 44, wherein the shutter covers the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures when a force is applied only to the first surface.
51. A shutter assembly comprising:
means for disposing a shutter between a first plate and a second plate, the first plate having a first plurality of apertures, the second plate having a second plurality of apertures, and the shutter having an aperture; and
means for laterally moving the shutter upon exertion of a force on the shutter,
wherein the shutter is laterally moveable between a first position and a second position so that the aperture of the shutter aligns with an aperture of the first plurality of apertures and an aperture of the second plurality of apertures when the shutter moves laterally.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A system for authorizing data to be provided to a mobile computing device, said system comprising a server computer that comprises a processor and a memory coupled to said processor, said memory including processor-executable instructions for performing the steps of: storing, in said memory, parameters for authorizing data to be provided to the mobile computing device; determining at least one contextual cue associated with at least one of a task to be performed, the mobile computing device, and a user of the mobile computing device, wherein the at least one contextual cue is associated with the parameters; authorizing data to be provided to the mobile computing device when the at least one contextual cue aligns with the parameters; and providing the data to the mobile computing device; wherein said memory further includes process-executable instructions for performing the steps of determining a change in the at least one contextual cue; and one of denying and revoking the authorization when the at least one contextual cue does not align with the parameters.
2. The system in accordance with claim 1, wherein said memory further includes process-executable instructions for performing the step of tracking changes to the at least one contextual cue in real-time.
3. The system in accordance with claim 1, wherein the at least one contextual cue includes one of a location, an environmental condition, a duration, a date, a time of day, and a user certification.
4. The system in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a sensor configured to determine the at least one contextual cue.
5. A method of authorizing data to be provided to a mobile computing device, said method comprising: defining parameters for authorizing data to be provided to the mobile computing device; determining at least one contextual cue associated with at least one of a task to be performed, the mobile computing device, and a user of the mobile computing device, wherein the at least one contextual cue is associated with the parameters; authorizing data to be provided to the mobile computing device when the at least one contextual cue aligns with the parameters; and providing the data to the mobile computing device; determining a change in the at least one contextual cue; and one of denying and revoking the authorization when the at least one contextual cue does not align with the parameters.
6. The method in accordance with claim 5, wherein determining a change comprises tracking changes to the at least one contextual cue in real-time.
7. The method in accordance with claim 5, wherein determining at least one contextual cue comprises determining the at least one contextual cue that includes one of a location, an environmental condition, a duration, a date, a time of day, and a user certification.
8. The method in accordance with claim 5, wherein providing the data comprises transmitting the data to the mobile computing device over a wireless network.
9. The method in accordance with claim 5 further comprising storing the data in the mobile computing device.
10. The method in accordance with claim 9, wherein storing the data comprises associating the data with a temporary lifespan.
11. The method in accordance with claim 5, wherein defining parameters comprises defining a geo-fencing area, wherein the at least one contextual cue aligns with the parameters when the at least one contextual cue is a location within the geo-fencing area.
12. The method in accordance with claim 5, wherein defining parameters comprises defining acceptable environmental conditions for performing the task.
13. A method of managing an operation using a mobile computing device, the method comprising: determining at least one task to perform; determining at least one contextual cue associated with at least one of the at least one task, the mobile computing device, and a user of the mobile computing device; selecting data based on the at least one contextual cue, wherein the data is associated with the at least one task; verifying the at least one contextual cue satisfies parameters for authorizing the data to be provided to the mobile computing device; and providing the data to the mobile computing device; defining the parameters for authorizing the data provided when the at least one contextual cue aligns with the parameters.
14. The method in accordance with claim 13 wherein providing the data comprises: providing a first set of data when the at least one contextual cue aligns with a first parameter of the at least one parameter; and providing a second set of data when the at least one contextual cue aligns with a second parameter of the at least one parameter.
15. The method in accordance with claim 13 wherein determining at least one contextual cue comprises generating an alert when a contextual cue other than the at least one contextual cue aligns with the at least one parameter.
16. The method in accordance with claim 13 further comprising:
selecting equipment for performing the at least one task; and
generating an alert when equipment other than the selected equipment is used to perform the at least one task.
17. The method in accordance with claim 16, wherein selecting equipment comprises selecting at least one of tools and parts for performing the at least one task.