Exhibit F

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Exhibit F - U.S. Patent No. 8,589,541 (“’541 Patent”)

Accused Instrumentalities: smartphones, basic phones, tablets, laptops, and hotspot devices sold (including those sold in bundles with data plans) or 

used by T-Mobile and all versions and variations thereof (“Accused Instrumentalities”) since the issuance of U.S. Pat. No. 8,589,541 (the “Asserted 

Patent”).

Claim 1

Claim Public Documentation

[1a] A non-transitory computerreadable storage medium storing 

machine-executable instructions 

that, when executed by one or 

more processors of a wireless enduser device, cause the one or more 

processors to:

The Accused Instrumentalities include “A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing machineexecutable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors of a wireless end-user device, cause the 

one or more processors to.” 

For example, T-Mobile sells and uses devices described by T-Mobile’s website below (e.g., devices made by 

Samsung, Apple, Motorola, Google, Nokia, etc.). These devices constitute a wireless end-user device as described in claim 1. See, e.g. https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones

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Claim Public Documentation

; see also https://www.t-mobile.com/tablets; https://www.t-mobile.com/smart-watches; https://www.t-mobile.com/hotspots-iot-connected-devices. 

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Claim Public Documentation

As a specific example, T-Mobile’s devices, including the Revvl 6x PRO 5G, are wireless end-user devices 

which run the Android Operating System, and include a processor. See, e.g., https://www.t-mobile.com/cellphone/t-mobile-revvl-6x-pro-5g:

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Claim Public Documentation

For further example, the Revvl 6xz PRO 5G model is sold or used by T-Mobile and includes 256GB of storage, 

in which control policies for applications are stored. See, e.g., id.

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[1b] identify a service usage activity of the wireless end-user device, 

the service usage activity being associated with a first software component of a plurality of software 

components on the wireless enduser device, the service usage activity comprising one or more prospective or successful 

communications over a wireless 

network;

The Accused Instrumentalities “identify a service usage activity of the wireless end-user device, the service 

usage activity being associated with a first software component of a plurality of software components on the 

wireless end-user device, the service usage activity comprising one or more prospective or successful communications over a wireless network.” 

For example, T-Mobile’s devices, including the Revvl 6xz PRO 5G, run the Android Operating System, which 

includes features such as “Data Saver,” “Battery Saver,” “Extreme Battery Saver,” “Doze Mode,” “App 

Standby,” “Adaptive Battery,” and/or “JobScheduler” which apply to at least some service usage activities 

associated with a software component comprising prospective or successful communications over a wireless 

network e.g., when apps utilize network access, jobs, syncs, alarms, etc. See, e.g., https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone/t-mobile-revvl-6x-pro-5g:

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; https://developer.android.com/training/basics/network-ops/data-saver:

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; https://developer.android.com/training/monitoring-device-state/doze-standby:

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; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/appstandby:

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; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/background-optimization; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/job/JobScheduler; https://developer.android.com/guide/background/persistent; https://developer.android.com/guide/components/services; 

https://developer.android.com/guide/components/activities/intro-activities; https://developer.android.com/reference/java/net/URLConnection; https://developer.android.com/training/articles/security-ssl; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/net/DnsResolver; https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/media; 

https://developer.android.com/media; https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/media/platform/mediaplayer.

[1c] determine whether the service 

usage activity comprises a background activity;

The Accused Instrumentalities “determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity.” 

For example, T-Mobile devices determine whether the service usage activity comprises background or foreground activity over wireless networks, e.g., when apps utilize network access, jobs, syncs, alarms, etc. See, 

e.g., https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone/t-mobile-revvl-6x-pro-5g:

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; https://developer.android.com/training/basics/network-ops/data-saver:

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; https://developer.android.com/training/monitoring-device-state/doze-standby:

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; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/appstandby:

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; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/power/power-details; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/background-optimization; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/job/JobScheduler; https://developer.android.com/guide/background/persistent; 

https://developer.android.com/guide/components/activities/activity-lifecycle; https://developer.android.com/guide/components/activities/process-lifecycle:

; https://developer.android.com/guide/background: 

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; https://developer.android.com/guide/components/services; 

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; https://developer.android.com/guide/components/activities/intro-activities.

[1d] determine at least an aspect of 

a policy based on a user input obtained through a user interface of 

the wireless end-user device or 

based on information from a network element, the policy to be applied if the service usage activity 

is the background activity, the policy at least for controlling the service usage activity;

The Accused Instrumentalities “determine at least an aspect of a policy based on a user input obtained through 

a user interface of the wireless end-user device or based on information from a network element, the policy to 

be applied if the service usage activity is the background activity, the policy at least for controlling the service 

usage activity.”

For example, T-Mobile devices include an interface which allow users to specify multiple aspects of policies 

based on user input in various settings (e.g., enabling/disabling Data Saver, Power Saver, Adaptive Battery, 

Doze features, as well as enabling/disabling policies for specific applications) for controlling service usage 

activities over wireless networks, e.g., when apps utilize network access, jobs, syncs, alarms, etc. See, e.g.,

https://www.t-mobile.com/support/tutorials/device/t-mobile/revvl-5g/topic/battery-memory-amp-storage/battery-life-saving-mode/5:

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; https://source.android.com/docs/core/data/data-saver: 

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[1e] and if it is determined that the 

service usage activity is the background activity, apply the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “and if it is determined that the service usage activity is the background activity, apply the policy.” 

For example, T-Mobile phones and tablets utilize various features (e.g., Data Saver, Power Saver, Adaptive 

Battery, Doze Mode) which applies the policy to background service usage activity over wireless networks, 

e.g., when apps utilize network access, jobs, syncs, alarms, etc. See, e.g., https://developer.android.com/training/basics/network-ops/data-saver:

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; https://developer.android.com/training/monitoring-device-state/doze-standby:

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; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/appstandby:

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; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/power/power-details:

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; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/background-optimization; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/job/JobScheduler; https://developer.android.com/guide/background/persistent; https://developer.android.com/guide/components/activities/activity-lifecycle:

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; https://developer.android.com/guide/components/activities/process-lifecycle; https://developer.android.com/guide/background; https://developer.android.com/about/versions/pie/android-9.0; https://developer.android.com/training/basics/network-ops/reading-network-state; 

https://developer.android.com/training/connectivity/network-access-optimization; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/net/NetworkCapabilities. 

2. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the first software component comprises at least 

a portion of an application component or at least a portion of an operating system component, and 

wherein the one or more prospective or successful communications 

over the wireless network comprise an update to the first software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise the “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the first software component comprises at least a portion of an application component or 

at least a portion of an operating system component, and wherein the one or more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless network comprise an update to the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claim 1.

As a further example, the Accused Instrumentalities comprise prospective or successful communications by 

applications or portions of applications (e.g., by checking for updates and new content) over wireless networks, 

e.g., when apps utilize network access, jobs, syncs, alarms, etc. See, 

e.g.,https://developer.android.com/training/monitoring-device-state/doze-standby; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/appstandby; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/power/power-details; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/background-optimization; 

https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/job/JobScheduler.

3. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the one or 

more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network comprise a communication associated with a network access, background signaling, a 

cloud synchronization service, an 

information feed, a download, an 

e-mail, a chat client, a security update, a peer-to-peer networking 

application update, a report of a 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise the “the one or more prospective or successful communications over 

the wireless network comprise a communication associated with a network access, background signaling, a 

cloud synchronization service, an information feed, a download, an e-mail, a chat client, a security update, a 

peer-to-peer networking application update, a report of a behavior associated with the wireless end-user device, 

or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claim 1.

As a further example, the Accused Instrumentalities comprise prospective or successful communications by 

applications or portions of applications (e.g., by checking for updates and new content) over wireless networks, 

e.g., when apps utilize network access, jobs, syncs, alarms, etc. See, e.g., https://developer.android.com/training/monitoring-device-state/doze-standby; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/appstandby;

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behavior associated with the wireless end-user device, or a combination of these.https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/power/power-details; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/background-optimization; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/job/JobScheduler.

4. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the one or 

more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network comprise a communication associated with a content update or a content download.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise the “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise a communication associated with a content update or a content download.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claim 1.

As a further example, the Accused Instrumentalities comprise prospective or successful communications by 

applications or portions of applications (e.g., by checking for updates and new content) over wireless networks, 

e.g., when apps utilize network access, jobs, syncs, alarms, etc. See, e.g., https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/power/power-details; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/background-optimization; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/job/JobScheduler.

5. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the one or 

more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network comprise a communication associated with an image, music, a video, an electronic book, an 

e-mail attachment, a content or 

media subscription, a news feed, a 

text message, a video chat, or a 

combination of these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise the “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise a communication associated with an image, music, a video, an electronic book, an e-mail attachment, a 

content or media subscription, a news feed, a text message, a video chat, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claim 1.

As a further example, the Accused Instrumentalities comprise prospective or successful communications by 

applications or portions of applications (e.g., by checking for updates and new content) over wireless networks, 

e.g., when apps utilize network access, jobs, syncs, alarms, etc. See, e.g., https://developer.android.com/training/monitoring-device-state/doze-standby; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/appstandby;

https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/power/power-details; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/background-optimization; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/job/JobScheduler.

6. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the one or 

more prospective or successful 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise the “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise a communication associated with a device application or widget, a device operating system function, a 

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communications over the wireless 

network comprise a communication associated with a device application or widget, a device 

operating system function, a file 

download, streaming media, a 

software update, a firmware update, a website, a connection to a 

server, a web browser, or a synchronization service.

file download, streaming media, a software update, a firmware update, a website, a connection to a server, a 

web browser, or a synchronization service.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claim 1.

As a further example, the Accused Instrumentalities comprise prospective or successful communications by 

applications or portions of applications (e.g., by checking for updates and new content) over wireless networks, 

e.g., when apps utilize network access, jobs, syncs, alarms, etc. See, e.g., https://developer.android.com/training/monitoring-device-state/doze-standby; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/appstandby;

https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/power/power-details; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/background-optimization; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/job/JobScheduler.

7. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein identify a service usage activity of the wireless 

end-user device comprises identify 

an intention to launch or start the 

first software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise the “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein identify a service usage activity of the wireless end-user device comprises identify an intention to launch or start the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claim 1.

As a further example, the Accused Instrumentalities comprise identifying an intention to launch or start the 

first software component. See, e.g., https://developer.android.com/training/monitoring-device-state/dozestandby; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/appstandby; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/power/power-details; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/background-optimization; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/job/JobScheduler.; 

https://developer.android.com/training/basics/network-ops/data-saver:

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; https://developer.android.com/training/monitoring-device-state/doze-standby:

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; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/appstandby:

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; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/power/power-details; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/background-optimization; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/job/JobScheduler; https://developer.android.com/guide/background/persistent; 

https://developer.android.com/guide/components/activities/process-lifecycle:

; https://developer.android.com/guide/background: 

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8. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein identify a service usage activity of the wireless 

end-user device comprises identify: an application identifier associated with the service usage 

activity or the first software component, an operating system function identifier associated with the 

service usage activity or the first 

software component, an aggregate 

service activity identifier, a component service activity identifier, 

or a combination of these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise the “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein identify a service usage activity of the wireless end-user device comprises identify: an 

application identifier associated with the service usage activity or the first software component, an operating 

system function identifier associated with the service usage activity or the first software component, an aggregate service activity identifier, a component service activity identifier, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6.

As a further example, the Accused Instrumentalities comprise application identifiers, processes, delegates, objects, scenes, task identifiers, etc. See, e.g., https://developer.android.com/build/configure-app-module:

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; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/job/JobInfo: 

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; https://developer.android.com/guide/components/services. 

9[a] The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the service usage activity results from cooperation between the first software 

component and at least one other 

software component, application, 

process, function, activity, or service, and wherein identify a service usage activity of the wireless 

end-user device comprises:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise the “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in 

claim 1, wherein the service usage activity results from cooperation between the first software component and 

at least one other software component, application, process, function, activity, or service.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8.

As a further example, the Accused Instrumentalities comprise multiple software components, applications, 

processes, functions, activities, or services that result in service usage activities, such as the Settings App cooperating with Data Saver, Power Saver, Doze Mode, App Standby, Adaptive Battery, or JobScheduler and/or

one or more applications on a device resulting in service usage activities. See, e.g., https://developer.android.com/training/basics/network-ops/data-saver:

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; https://developer.android.com/training/monitoring-device-state/doze-standby:

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; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/appstandby:

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; https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/background-optimization; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/job/JobScheduler; https://developer.android.com/guide/background/persistent; https://developer.android.com/guide/components/services. 

9[b] identify a data flow to or 

from the at least one other software component, application, process, function, activity, or service; 

and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “identify a data flow to or from the at least one other software component, application, process, function, activity, or service.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8, and 9[a].

9[c] associate the data flow with 

the first software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities further “associate the data flow with the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8, and 9[a]-[b].

10. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 9, wherein the first software component comprises at least 

a portion of an application, and 

wherein the at least one other software component, application, process, function, activity, or service 

performs a proxy function.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

9, wherein the first software component comprises at least a portion of an application, and wherein the at least 

one other software component, application, process, function, activity, or service performs a proxy function.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, and 8-9.

11. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 9, wherein the at least one 

other software component, application, process, function, activity, 

or service performs a proxy function.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

9, wherein the at least one other software component, application, process, function, activity, or service performs a proxy function.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, and 8-9.

12. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “nonnon-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited 

in claim 9, wherein the at least one other software component, application, process, function, activity, or service 

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in claim 9, wherein the at least one 

other software component, application, process, function, activity, 

or service comprises a media service manager, an e-mail service 

manager, a domain name service 

(DNS) function, a software download service manager, a media 

download manager, a data download service manager, a media library function, a simple mail 

transfer protocol (SMTP) proxy, 

an Internet message access protocol (IMAP) proxy, a post office 

protocol (POP) proxy, a hypertext 

transfer protocol (HTTP) proxy, 

an instant messaging (IM) proxy, a 

virtual private network (VPN) service manager, or a secure socket 

layer (SSL) proxy.

comprises a media service manager, an e-mail service manager, a domain name service (DNS) function, a 

software download service manager, a media download manager, a data download service manager, a media 

library function, a simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) proxy, an Internet message access protocol (IMAP) 

proxy, a post office protocol (POP) proxy, a hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) proxy, an instant messaging 

(IM) proxy, a virtual private network (VPN) service manager, or a secure socket layer (SSL) proxy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6 and 8-9, as well as the following exemplary citations:

https://developer.android.com/reference/java/net/URLConnection; https://developer.android.com/training/articles/security-ssl; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/net/DnsResolver; https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/media; https://developer.android.com/media; 

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/media/platform/mediaplayer.

13[a]. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein identify a 

service usage activity of the wireless end-user device comprises:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein identify a service usage activity of the wireless end-user device comprises.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6 and 8-9.

13[b] monitor an application 

proxy service flow; and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “monitor an application proxy service flow.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6 and 8-9.

13[c] classify the application 

proxy service flow as being initiated by or belonging to the first 

software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities further “classify the application proxy service flow as being initiated by or belonging to the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6 and 8-9.

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14[a]. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein identify a 

service usage activity of the wireless end-user device comprises:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein identify a service usage activity of the wireless end-user device comprises.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6 and 8-9.

14[b] associate an identifier identifying the first software component 

with a request to a proxy service;

The Accused Instrumentalities further “associate an identifier identifying the first software component with a 

request to a proxy service.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6 and 8-9.

14[c] associate the request to the 

proxy service with a traffic flow, 

the traffic flow comprising the service usage activity; and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “associate the request to the proxy service with a traffic flow, the traffic 

flow comprising the service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6 and 8-9.

14[d] associate the traffic flow 

with the identifier.

The Accused Instrumentalities further “associate the traffic flow with the identifier.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6 and 8-9.

15. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 14, wherein the identifier 

comprises a name, a fingerprint, 

an identification tag, a process 

number, or a credential.

The Accused Instrumentalities further “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 14, 

wherein the identifier comprises a name, a fingerprint, an identification tag, a process number, or a credential.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6 and 8-9.

16[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein the 

service usage activity results from 

cooperation between the first software component and a proxy function, and wherein identify a 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprises “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the service usage activity results from cooperation between the first software component and a proxy 

function, and wherein identify a service usage activity of the wireless end-user device comprises.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, and 14.

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service usage activity of the wireless end-user device comprises:

16[b] identify a data flow to or 

from the proxy function; and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “identify a data flow to or from the proxy function.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, and 14.

16[c] associate the data flow with 

the first software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities further “associate the data flow with the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, and 14.

17. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein identify a service usage activity of the wireless 

end-user device comprises identify 

the service usage activity based on 

a stream, a flow, a destination, a 

port, a packet inspection, or a 

combination of these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein identify a service usage activity of the wireless end-user device comprises identify the service usage 

activity based on a stream, a flow, a destination, a port, a packet inspection, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, and 14.

18. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein identify a service usage activity of the wireless 

end-user device comprises determine an identifier associated with 

the first software component, a 

number associated with the first 

software component, a name associated with the first software component, or a signature associated 

with the first software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein identify a service usage activity of the wireless end-user device comprises determine an identifier 

associated with the first software component, a number associated with the first software component, a name 

associated with the first software component, or a signature associated with the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, and 14.

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19. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the first software component comprises at least 

a portion of an application on the 

wireless end-user device.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the first software component comprises at least a portion of an application on the wireless end-user 

device.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, and 14.

20. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the first software component comprises an operating system component, 

function, or service.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the first software component comprises an operating system component, function, or service.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, and 14.

21. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the first software component comprises a software function, utility, process, or 

tool.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the first software component comprises a software function, utility, process, or tool.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, and 14.

22. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the first software component comprises a plurality of applications, processes, 

functions, activities, or services.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the first software component comprises a plurality of applications, processes, functions, activities, 

or services.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, and 14.

23. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the first software component comprises a Java 

archive (JAR) file, an application 

that uses an operating system (OS) 

function, an application that uses a 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the first software component comprises a Java archive (JAR) file, an application that uses an operating system (OS) function, an application that uses a proxy service function, or an OS process function that 

supports an application or OS function.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, and 14.

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proxy service function, or an OS 

process function that supports an 

application or OS function.

24. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the network 

element is communicatively coupled to the wireless end-user device over the wireless network.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the network element is communicatively coupled to the wireless end-user device over the wireless 

network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, and 14.

As a further example, the Accused Instrumentalities communicate with network elements. See, e.g.,

https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans:

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; https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/affordable-data-plans; https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phoneplans/unlimited-55-senior-discount-plans?INTNAV=tNav:Plans:UnlimitedAge55; https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/military-discount-plans; https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/first-responder-discounts; https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/plans. 

25. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the policy is 

based on an amount of time, a 

time of day, a day of a week, a 

schedule, a network busy state, a 

network performance state, a network quality-of-service state, a 

priority of the service usage activity, or a combination of these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the policy is based on an amount of time, a time of day, a day of a week, a schedule, a network busy 

state, a network performance state, a network quality-of-service state, a priority of the service usage activity, 

or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, and 24.

As a further example, the Accused Instrumentalities comprise policies based on network states. See, e.g.,

https://developer.android.com/training/basics/network-ops/reading-network-state; https://developer.android.com/reference/android/net/NetworkCapabilities; https://developer.android.com/about/versions/pie/android-9.0. 

As a further example, the Accused Instrumentalities comprise policies based on based on an amount of time, a 

time of day, a day of a week, a schedule, or a combination of one of these or other policies comprised in the 

exemplary citations found in claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, and 24. See, e.g. https://www.t-mobile.com/apps/t-mobileapp; https://www.t-mobile.com/apps/t-mobile-family-mode:

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; https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/not-sold-by-t-mobile/byod-t-mobile-data-and-apn-settings; 

https://www.t-mobile.com/support/tutorials/device/apple/iphone-x/topic/connections-amp-network/apn-anddata-settings; https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/familymode-app:

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26. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the policy is 

based on a background service 

class, a background service state, 

or a combination of these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the policy is based on a background service class, a background service state, or a combination of 

these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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27. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the policy is 

based on at least an aspect of a 

service plan.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the policy is based on at least an aspect of a service plan.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

28. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the policy is 

based on a behavior of the first 

software component, a behavior of 

the service usage activity, a messaging layer behavior, a random 

back-off, a power state of the 

wireless end-user device, a usage 

state of the wireless end-user device, or a combination of these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the policy is based on a behavior of the first software component, a behavior of the service usage 

activity, a messaging layer behavior, a random back-off, a power state of the wireless end-user device, a usage 

state of the wireless end-user device, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

29. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the policy is 

based on a user interaction with 

the first software component, a 

user interaction with the service 

usage activity, a user interaction 

with the wireless end-user device, 

a user interface priority of the service usage activity, or a combination of these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the policy is based on a user interaction with the first software component, a user interaction with 

the service usage activity, a user interaction with the wireless end-user device, a user interface priority of the 

service usage activity, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

30. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the wireless 

end-user device is part of a device 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the wireless end-user device is part of a device group, and wherein the policy is associated with the 

device group.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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group, and wherein the policy is 

associated with the device group.

31. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the policy is 

based on a type of the wireless 

network.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the policy is based on a type of the wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25. 

32. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 31, wherein the type of 

the wireless network is cellular, 

2G, 3G, 4G, home, roaming, wireless fidelity (WiFi), or a combination of these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

31, wherein the type of the wireless network is cellular, 2G, 3G, 4G, home, roaming, wireless fidelity (WiFi), 

or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

33. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the policy is 

based on a roaming condition of 

the wireless end-user device, a 

cost associated with communicating over the wireless network, 

or a combination of these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the policy is based on a roaming condition of the wireless end-user device, a cost associated with 

communicating over the wireless network, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25. 

For further example, the policy can be based on a roaming condition of the wireless end-user device, or a 

combination of a roaming condition and a cost associated with the plan used to communicate over the wireless

network. See, e.g., https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/domestic-roaming-data: 

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; https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/international-roaming-services. 

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34. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein controlling the 

service usage activity comprises 

preventing the first software component from launching, executing, 

or running.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein controlling the service usage activity comprises preventing the first software component from 

launching, executing, or running.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25. 

35. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the at least an 

aspect of the policy is based on the 

user input obtained through the 

user interface of the wireless enduser device, and wherein the user 

input identifies the first software 

component or the service usage 

activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the at least an aspect of the policy is based on the user input obtained through the user interface of 

the wireless end-user device, and wherein the user input identifies the first software component or the service 

usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25. 

36. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the at least an 

aspect of the policy is based on the 

user input obtained through the 

user interface of the wireless enduser device, and wherein the user 

input identifies a network parameter or a network type.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the at least an aspect of the policy is based on the user input obtained through the user interface of 

the wireless end-user device, and wherein the user input identifies a network parameter or a network type.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25. 

37. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the policy is 

based on a usage limit or a threshold.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the policy is based on a usage limit or a threshold.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25. 

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As a further example, the policy may be based on a usage limit or a threshold such as a limit of the amount of 

data available for a given plan. See, e.g., claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24 and 25;

; https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/data-speeds: 

; https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/data-maximizer-for-prepaid-plans: 

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; https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/global-plus-15gb: 

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38. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the policy is 

based on a limit, wherein the limit 

is based on the user input obtained 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the policy is based on a limit, wherein the limit is based on the user input obtained through the user 

interface of the wireless end-user device, a user preference, an indication of a threshold, a total traffic, a type 

of traffic, a destination, a port, a frequency of access, an access behavior, or a combination of these.”

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through the user interface of the 

wireless end-user device, a user 

preference, an indication of a 

threshold, a total traffic, a type of 

traffic, a destination, a port, a frequency of access, an access behavior, or a combination of these.

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 37.

39. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the policy is 

based on a type of the service usage activity, a priority of the service usage activity, a duration of 

the service usage activity, a characteristic of the wireless network, 

a quality-of-service (QoS) rule associated with the service usage activity, or a combination of these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the policy is based on a type of the service usage activity, a priority of the service usage activity, a 

duration of the service usage activity, a characteristic of the wireless network, a quality-of-service (QoS) rule 

associated with the service usage activity, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 37.

40. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the policy 

comprises one or more filters, 

wherein the one or more filters 

provide filtering based on: a characteristic of the wireless network, 

a service plan applicable to the 

wireless end-user device, a characteristic of the first software component, a time of day, a network 

busy state, or a combination of 

these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the policy comprises one or more filters, wherein the one or more filters provide filtering based on: 

a characteristic of the wireless network, a service plan applicable to the wireless end-user device, a characteristic of the first software component, a time of day, a network busy state, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 37.

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41. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the wireless 

network is a first wireless network, and wherein the service usage activity is a first service usage 

activity, and wherein the policy 

assists the one or more processors 

to control the first service usage 

activity when the wireless enduser device is connected to the 

first wireless network and refrain 

from controlling a second service 

usage activity when the wireless 

end-user device is connected to a 

second wireless network, the second service usage activity being 

associated with the first software 

component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the wireless network is a first wireless network, and wherein the service usage activity is a first 

service usage activity, and wherein the policy assists the one or more processors to control the first service 

usage activity when the wireless end-user device is connected to the first wireless network and refrain from 

controlling a second service usage activity when the wireless end-user device is connected to a second wireless 

network, the second service usage activity being associated with the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 37.

42. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 41, wherein control the 

first service usage activity comprises prevent, restrict, or block 

the first service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

41, wherein control the first service usage activity comprises prevent, restrict, or block the first service usage 

activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 37, and 41.

43. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the second 

wireless network is a wireless fidelity (WiFi) network or a home 

network.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the second wireless network is a wireless fidelity (WiFi) network or a home network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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44. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity 

comprises determine whether a 

user is interacting with or has interacted with the first software 

component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises determine 

whether a user is interacting with or has interacted with the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

45. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity 

comprises determine whether the 

first software component is in a 

user interface foreground.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises determine 

whether the first software component is in a user interface foreground.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

46. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity 

comprises determine whether the 

service usage activity is a software 

update.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises determine 

whether the service usage activity is a software update.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

47. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity 

comprises determine whether the 

first software component is or has 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises determine 

whether the first software component is or has been classified as being in a background state or the service 

usage activity is or has been classified as a background service.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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been classified as being in a background state or the service usage 

activity is or has been classified as 

a background service.

48. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity 

comprises determine whether the 

service usage activity is identified 

by a list specifying one or more 

background activities.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises determine 

whether the service usage activity is identified by a list specifying one or more background activities.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

49. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity 

comprises determine whether the 

service usage activity is a foreground activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises determine 

whether the service usage activity is a foreground activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

50. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity 

comprises determine whether the 

first software component is a foreground component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises determine 

whether the first software component is a foreground component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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51[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein 

determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

51[b] determine a classification of 

the service usage activity, and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “determine a classification of the service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

51[c] based on the classification of 

the service usage activity, determine whether the service usage 

activity comprises the background 

activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities “based on the classification of the service usage activity, determine whether the 

service usage activity comprises the background activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

52. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 51, wherein the classification of the service usage activity is 

based on: whether the first software component requires access to 

the wireless network, whether the 

one or more prospective or successful communications over the 

wireless network comprise an update to the first software component, whether the first software 

component requires information 

about the wireless network, 

whether the first software component requires location information, 

whether the one or more prospective or successful communications 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

51, wherein the classification of the service usage activity is based on: whether the first software component 

requires access to the wireless network, whether the one or more prospective or successful communications 

over the wireless network comprise an update to the first software component, whether the first software component requires information about the wireless network, whether the first software component requires location 

information, whether the one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network 

comprise an operating system software update, whether the one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise a security software update, whether the one or more prospective or 

successful communications over the wireless network comprise a communication associated with a networkbased back-up, whether the one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network 

comprise a communication associated with an e-mail download, whether the one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise communications associated with a cloud synchronization service, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 51.

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over the wireless network comprise an operating system software 

update, whether the one or more 

prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise a security software 

update, whether the one or more 

prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise a communication 

associated with a network-based 

back-up, whether the one or more 

prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise a communication 

associated with an e-mail download, whether the one or more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network comprise communications associated with a cloud synchronization service, or a 

combination of these.

53. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 51, wherein the user input 

obtained through the user interface 

of the wireless end-user device is a 

first user input, and wherein determine a classification of the service 

usage activity is based on a characteristic of the first software 

component, a content type associThe Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

51, wherein the user input obtained through the user interface of the wireless end-user device is a first user 

input, and wherein determine a classification of the service usage activity is based on a characteristic of the 

first software component, a content type associated with the service usage activity, a characteristic of the wireless network, a service plan, a user preference, the first user input, a second user input, the information from 

the network element, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 51.

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ated with the service usage activity, a characteristic of the wireless 

network, a service plan, a user 

preference, the first user input, a 

second user input, the information 

from the network element, or a 

combination of these.

54. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity is 

based on a user interaction with 

the wireless end-user device.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

51, wherein the user input obtained through the user interface of the wireless end-user device is a first user 

input, and wherein determine a classification of the service usage activity is based on a characteristic of the 

first software component, a content type associated with the service usage activity, a characteristic of the wireless network, a service plan, a user preference, the first user input, a second user input, the information from 

the network element, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

55. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity 

comprises determine whether a 

value comprising a measure of the 

service usage activity satisfies a 

condition relative to a threshold.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises determine 

whether a value comprising a measure of the service usage activity satisfies a condition relative to a threshold.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

56. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity 

comprises determine whether the 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises determine 

whether the first software component is a foreground component or an unclassified component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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first software component is a foreground component or an unclassified component.

57. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity 

comprises determine whether the 

first software component is in a 

foreground of user interaction or 

determine whether the first software component is in a background of user interaction.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises determine 

whether the first software component is in a foreground of user interaction or determine whether the first software component is in a background of user interaction.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

58. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity 

comprises determine whether content associated with the service usage activity is in a foreground of a 

user interface of the wireless enduser device.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises determine 

whether content associated with the service usage activity is in a foreground of a user interface of the wireless 

end-user device.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

59. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein determine 

whether the service usage activity 

comprises a background activity 

comprises determine whether the 

first software component is active.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein determine whether the service usage activity comprises a background activity comprises determine 

whether the first software component is active.”

S See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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60. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in allowing, restricting, delaying, 

throttling, or preventing the service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in allowing, restricting, delaying, throttling, or preventing 

the service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

61. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in: 

blocking access to the wireless 

network, restricting access to the 

wireless network, delaying access 

to the wireless network, or aggregating and holding the service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in: blocking access to the wireless network, restricting 

access to the wireless network, delaying access to the wireless network, or aggregating and holding the service 

usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

62. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in 

queuing, time-windowing, suspending, quarantining, killing, or 

removing the service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in queuing, time-windowing, suspending, quarantining, 

killing, or removing the service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

63. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in preventing an update associated with 

the first software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in preventing an update associated with the first software 

component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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64. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the one or 

more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network comprise one or more Internet protocol (IP) address requests, and wherein apply the 

policy comprises at least assist in 

withholding, delaying, time-windowing, reducing in frequency, or 

aggregating at least a portion of 

the service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise one 

or more Internet protocol (IP) address requests, and wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in withholding, delaying, time-windowing, reducing in frequency, or aggregating at least a portion of the service usage 

activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

65. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the information from the network element 

is first information, and wherein 

apply the policy comprises provide second information to the 

first software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the information from the network element is first information, and wherein apply the policy comprises provide second information to the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

66. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 65, wherein provide second information to the first software component comprises 

provide the second information 

through an application programming interface.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

65, wherein provide second information to the first software component comprises provide the second information through an application programming interface.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 65.

67[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 65, wherein, when The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

65, wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to.”

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executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user 

device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to:

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 65.

67[b] provide third information to 

a second software component on 

the wireless end-user device, the 

third information being different 

from the second information.

The Accused Instrumentalities further “provide third information to a second software component on the wireless end-user device, the third information being different from the second information.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 65.

68. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 67, wherein provide third 

information to a second software 

component on the wireless enduser device comprises provide the 

third information through an application programming interface.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

67, wherein provide third information to a second software component on the wireless end-user device comprises provide the third information through an application programming interface.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 65, and 67.

69. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 67, wherein the third information enables the second software component to communicate 

over the wireless network.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

67, wherein the third information enables the second software component to communicate over the wireless 

network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 65, and 67.

70. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 65, wherein the wireless 

network is a first wireless network, and wherein the second information comprises a network 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

65, wherein the wireless network is a first wireless network, and wherein the second information comprises a 

network access condition of the first wireless network, a network busy state associated with the first wireless 

network, a network availability state associated with the first wireless network, a network busy state associated 

with a second wireless network, a network availability state associated with the second wireless network, or 

information about the policy.”

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access condition of the first wireless network, a network busy state 

associated with the first wireless 

network, a network availability 

state associated with the first wireless network, a network busy state 

associated with a second wireless 

network, a network availability 

state associated with the second 

wireless network, or information 

about the policy.

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 65, and 67.

71. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 65, wherein the second 

information comprises a setting 

for assisting the first software 

component in restricting, allowing, blocking, throttling, deferring, 

time-scheduling, or queuing the 

service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

65, wherein the second information comprises a setting for assisting the first software component in restricting, 

allowing, blocking, throttling, deferring, time-scheduling, or queuing the service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 65.

72. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 71, wherein the setting is 

based on a characteristic of the 

wireless network, a network busy 

state associated with the wireless 

network, a time, a service plan associated with the wireless end-user 

device, a classification of the service usage activity, or a combination of these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

71, wherein the setting is based on a characteristic of the wireless network, a network busy state associated 

with the wireless network, a time, a service plan associated with the wireless end-user device, a classification 

of the service usage activity, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 65, and 71.

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73. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises inform the first software component whether the first 

software component is allowed to 

access the wireless network.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises inform the first software component whether the first software component is allowed to access the wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

74. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises inform the first software component whether the 

wireless network is available.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises inform the first software component whether the wireless network is 

available.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

75. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises inform the first software component of a traffic 

control to be implemented or applied by the first software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises inform the first software component of a traffic control to be implemented or applied by the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

76. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the information from the network element 

is first information, and wherein 

apply the policy comprises obtain 

second information from the first 

software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the information from the network element is first information, and wherein apply the policy comprises obtain second information from the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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77. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in intercepting, controlling, blocking, 

modifying, removing, or replacing 

a notification associated with the 

first software component or the 

service usage activity, the notification for presentation through a 

user interface of the wireless enduser device.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in intercepting, controlling, blocking, modifying, removing, or replacing a notification associated with the first software component or the service usage activity, the 

notification for presentation through a user interface of the wireless end-user device.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

As a further example, the Accused Instrumentalities cause a notification to be presented to a user. See, e.g., 

https://source.android.com/docs/core/data/data-saver; https://developer.android.com/training/basics/networkops/data-saver:

78. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in intercepting, controlling, blocking, 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in intercepting, controlling, blocking, modifying, removing, or replacing a notification for presentation through a user interface of the wireless end-user device.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 78.

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modifying, removing, or replacing 

a notification for presentation 

through a user interface of the 

wireless end-user device.

79. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in intercepting a stack application 

programming interface (API) level 

or application messaging layer request.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the information from the network element is first information, and wherein apply the policy comprises obtain second information from the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 78.

80. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in killing or suspending the service 

usage activity or the first software 

component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in killing or suspending the service usage activity or the 

first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, and 14.

81. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in 

changing or setting a priority of 

the service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in changing or setting a priority of the service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

82. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in emulating a network application 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in emulating a network application programming interface 

(API) message.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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programming interface (API) message.

83. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in intercepting, modifying, blocking, 

removing, injecting, swapping, or 

replacing an application interface 

message.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises at least assist in intercepting, modifying, blocking, removing, injecting, 

swapping, or replacing an application interface message.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 78.

84[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein apply the 

policy comprises:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

84[b] at least assist in preventing 

initiation of the service usage activity by the first software component; and

The Accused Instrumentalities further comprise “at least assist in preventing initiation of the service usage 

activity by the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

84[c] send a message to the first 

software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities further comprise “send a message to the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

85. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 84, wherein initiation of 

the service usage activity by the 

first software component comprises opening of a connection, 

opening of a socket, initiating 

transmission, initiating a data

flow, or initiating a data stream.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

84, wherein initiation of the service usage activity by the first software component comprises opening of a 

connection, opening of a socket, initiating transmission, initiating a data flow, or initiating a data stream.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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86. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 84, wherein the message 

comprises a reset message, an indication that the service usage activity is not allowed, or an 

indication that the wireless network is not available.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

84, wherein the message comprises a reset message, an indication that the service usage activity is not allowed, 

or an indication that the wireless network is not available.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

87[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein apply the 

policy comprises:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein apply the policy comprises.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

87[b] identify a socket to be 

opened for the service usage activity; and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “identify a socket to be opened for the service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

87[c] based on a condition, block 

the service usage activity or terminate the socket.

The Accused Instrumentalities “based on a condition, block the service usage activity or terminate the socket.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

88. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein controlling the 

service usage activity comprises: 

blocking a network access event 

or attempt associated with the first 

software component, modulating a 

number of access events or attempts associated with the first 

software component, aggregating 

a plurality of access events or attempts associated with the first 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein controlling the service usage activity comprises: blocking a network access event or attempt associated with the first software component, modulating a number of access events or attempts associated with the 

first software component, aggregating a plurality of access events or attempts associated with the first software 

component, or time-windowing the number of access events or attempts associated with the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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software component, or time-windowing the number of access 

events or attempts associated with 

the first software component.

89[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein, when 

executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user 

device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

89[b] if it is determined that the 

service usage activity is not the 

background activity, refrain from 

applying the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities further comprise “if it is determined that the service usage activity is not the 

background activity, refrain from applying the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

90[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein the 

policy is a first policy, and 

wherein, when executed by the 

one or more processors of the 

wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more 

processors to:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the policy is a first policy, and wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless 

end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

90[b] if it is determined that the 

service usage activity is not the 

background activity, apply a second policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities further comprise “if it is determined that the service usage activity is not the 

background activity, apply a second policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, and 25.

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91. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises cause a notification 

to be presented through a user interface of the wireless end-user 

device.

The Accused Instrumentalities further comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein apply the policy comprises cause a notification to be presented through a user interface of 

the wireless end-user device.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 78.

92. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the notification provides information about 

the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the notification provides information about the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

93. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the notification provides information about an 

option to set, control, override, or 

modify the at least an aspect of the 

policy or a second aspect of the 

policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the notification provides information about an option to set, control, override, or modify the at 

least an aspect of the policy or a second aspect of the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

94. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user 

device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to obtain an indication of a user response to the notification.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to obtain an indication of a user response to the 

notification.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

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95. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the notification provides a warning or an 

alert.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the notification provides a warning or an alert.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

96. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the notification provides information about a 

service plan limit.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the notification provides information about a service plan limit.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

97. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the first software component is at least a portion of an application, and wherein 

the one or more prospective or 

successful communications over 

the wireless network comprise an 

attempt to launch, run, or execute 

the application, and wherein the 

notification comprises information 

about the attempt to launch, run, 

or execute the application.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the first software component is at least a portion of an application, and wherein the one or more 

prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise an attempt to launch, run, or 

execute the application, and wherein the notification comprises information about the attempt to launch, run, 

or execute the application.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

98. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the one or 

more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network comprise an attempted or 

successful launch or execution of 

the first software component, and 

wherein the notification comprises 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise an 

attempted or successful launch or execution of the first software component, and wherein the notification comprises information about the attempted or successful launch or execution of the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

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information about the attempted or 

successful launch or execution of 

the first software component.

99. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the policy is 

based on a limit, and wherein, 

when executed by the one or more 

processors of the wireless end-user 

device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to determine that 

a data usage associated with the 

service usage activity is not less 

than the limit, and wherein cause a 

notification to be presented 

through a user interface of the 

wireless end-user device comprises trigger presentation of the 

notification based on the determination that the data usage associated with the service usage 

activity is not less than the limit.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the policy is based on a limit, and wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the 

wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to determine that a data usage associated with the service usage activity is not less than the limit, and wherein cause 

a notification to be presented through a user interface of the wireless end-user device comprises trigger presentation of the notification based on the determination that the data usage associated with the service usage activity is not less than the limit.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

100. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the one or 

more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network comprise an attempt to 

download or load an application, 

and wherein the notification comThe Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise an 

attempt to download or load an application, and wherein the notification comprises information about the attempted download or load of the application.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

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prises information about the attempted download or load of the 

application.

101. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the one or 

more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network comprise an attempt to 

initiate usage of a cloud-based service or application, and wherein 

the notification comprises information about the attempted initiation of usage of the cloud-based 

service or application.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network comprise an 

attempt to initiate usage of a cloud-based service or application, and wherein the notification comprises information about the attempted initiation of usage of the cloud-based service or application.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

102. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the notification indicates that one or more service usage activities are subject to 

the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the notification indicates that one or more service usage activities are subject to the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

103. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the notification provides information about a 

second network.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the notification provides information about a second network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

104. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the notification comprises an offer for a service plan upgrade or downgrade.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 91, 

wherein the notification comprises an offer for a service plan upgrade or downgrade.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

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105. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein apply the 

policy further comprises obtain an 

indication of a user preference in 

response to the notification.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein apply the policy further comprises obtain an indication of a user preference in response to the 

notification.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

106. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 105, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to associate 

the policy with a second software 

component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

105, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to associate the policy with a 

second software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, and 105.

107. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 105, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to allow or 

block the service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

105, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to allow or block the service usage 

activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, and 105.

108. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 105, wherein the indication of the user preference identifies a traffic control setting 

associated with the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

105, wherein the indication of the user preference identifies a traffic control setting associated with the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, and 105.

109. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 105, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to allow the 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

105, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to allow the service usage activity 

under a specified condition.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, and 105.

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service usage activity under a 

specified condition.

110. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 105, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to override 

or modify the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

105, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to override or modify the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, and 105.

111. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein cause a notification to be presented through a 

user interface of the wireless enduser device comprises cause the 

notification to be presented based 

on occurrence of a trigger.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein cause a notification to be presented through a user interface of the wireless end-user device comprises cause the notification to be presented based on occurrence of a trigger.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, and 91.

112. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 111, wherein the trigger 

is: a measure of the service usage 

activity satisfies a first condition 

relative to a threshold, an aspect of 

the service usage activity satisfies 

a second condition, a change to 

the policy, or a message from the 

network element.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

111, wherein the trigger is: a measure of the service usage activity satisfies a first condition relative to a threshold, an aspect of the service usage activity satisfies a second condition, a change to the policy, or a message 

from the network element.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, and 111.

113. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the notification enables a user associated with 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the notification enables a user associated with the wireless end-user device to obtain information 

about at least an aspect of the service usage activity or a service plan associated with the wireless end-user 

device.”

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the wireless end-user device to obtain information about at least an 

aspect of the service usage activity 

or a service plan associated with 

the wireless end-user device.

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 78.

114. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the notification presents a list of service usage 

activities or software components, 

the list of service usage activities 

or software components including 

the service usage activity or the 

first software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the notification presents a list of service usage activities or software components, the list of service 

usage activities or software components including the service usage activity or the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 78.

115. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the notification presents an option to modify 

the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the notification presents an option to modify the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 78.

116. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the notification presents an indication of a 

measure of usage of the wireless 

network associated with the service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the notification presents an indication of a measure of usage of the wireless network associated 

with the service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 78.

117. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 91, wherein the notification is provided through an e-mail, 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

91, wherein the notification is provided through an e-mail, a text message, a window, a setting, or a voice 

message.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 78.

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a text message, a window, a setting, or a voice message.

118[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein, when 

executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user 

device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 78.

118[b] cause a notification to be 

presented through a user interface 

of the wireless end-user device.

The Accused Instrumentalities further “cause a notification to be presented through a user interface of the 

wireless end-user device.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 78.

119. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification provides information about 

the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification provides information about the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, and 118.

120. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification provides information about an 

option to set, control, override, or 

modify the at least an aspect of the 

policy or a second aspect of the 

policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification provides information about an option to set, control, override, or modify the at 

least an aspect of the policy or a second aspect of the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, and 118.

121. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification indicates that the service usage activity is the background activity.”

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in claim 118, wherein the notification indicates that the service usage activity is the background 

activity.

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, and 118.

122. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification provides information about a 

second network.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification provides information about a second network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, and 118.

123. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user 

device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to obtain an indication of a user preference in response to the notification.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user device, the machineexecutable instructions further cause the one or more processors to obtain an indication of a user preference in 

response to the notification.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, and 118.

124. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 123, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to associate 

the policy with the first software 

component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

123, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to associate the policy with the 

first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, 118, and 123.

125. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 123, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to restrict, 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

123, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to restrict, allow, or block the 

service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 91, 118, and 123.

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allow, or block the service usage 

activity.

126. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 123, wherein the indication of the user preference identifies a traffic control setting 

associated with the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

123, wherein the indication of the user preference identifies a traffic control setting associated with the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, 118, and 123.

127. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 123, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to override 

or modify the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

123, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user directive to override or modify the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, 118, and 123.

128. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 123, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user acknowledgment of 

the notification.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

123, wherein the indication of the user preference comprises a user acknowledgment of the notification.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, 118, and 123.

129. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 123, wherein the indication of the user preference indicates one or more network types.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

123, wherein the indication of the user preference indicates one or more network types.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, 118, and 123.

130. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 129, wherein the one or 

more network types comprise 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

129, wherein the one or more network types comprise WiFi, 4G, 3G, wireless, wired, or a combination of 

these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, 118, and 123.

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WiFi, 4G, 3G, wireless, wired, or 

a combination of these.

131. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein cause a notification to be presented through a 

user interface of the wireless enduser device comprises cause the 

notification to be presented based 

on occurrence of a trigger.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein cause a notification to be presented through a user interface of the wireless end-user device comprises cause the notification to be presented based on occurrence of a trigger.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

132. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 131, wherein the trigger 

is: a measure of the service usage 

activity satisfies a first condition 

relative to a threshold, an aspect of 

the service usage activity satisfies 

a second condition, a change to 

the policy, or a message from the 

network element.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

131, wherein the trigger is: a measure of the service usage activity satisfies a first condition relative to a threshold, an aspect of the service usage activity satisfies a second condition, a change to the policy, or a message 

from the network element.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, 118, and 131.

133. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification enables a user associated with 

the wireless end-user device to obtain information about at least an 

aspect of the service usage activity 

or a service plan associated with 

the wireless end-user device.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification enables a user associated with the wireless end-user device to obtain information 

about at least an aspect of the service usage activity or a service plan associated with the wireless end-user 

device.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

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134. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification presents a list of service usage 

activities or software components, 

the list of service usage activities 

or software components including 

the service usage activity or the 

first software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification presents a list of service usage activities or software components, the list of service 

usage activities or software components including the service usage activity or the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

135. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification presents information about a 

setting associated with the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification presents information about a setting associated with the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

136. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification presents information about the 

wireless network.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification presents information about the wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

137. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification presents an indication of a 

measure of usage of the wireless 

network associated with the service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification presents information about the wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

138. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification presents information about a 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification presents information about a network busy state or a network availability state.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

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network busy state or a network 

availability state.

139. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification presents an indication of a 

measure of usage of the wireless 

network associated with the first 

software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification presents an indication of a measure of usage of the wireless network associated 

with the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

140. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification presents information about a 

statistic associated with the service 

usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification presents information about a statistic associated with the service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

141. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification comprises a gauge providing 

service usage information associated with the service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification comprises a gauge providing service usage information associated with the service 

usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

142. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification comprises a gauge providing 

service usage information associated with one or more networks, 

the one or more networks including the wireless network.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification comprises a gauge providing service usage information associated with one or 

more networks, the one or more networks including the wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

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143. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification comprises a gauge providing 

information associated with a service plan.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification comprises a gauge providing information associated with a service plan.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

144. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification is provided through an e-mail, 

a text message, a window, a setting, or a voice message.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification is provided through an e-mail, a text message, a window, a setting, or a voice 

message.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

145. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification comprises a warning or an 

alert.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification comprises a warning or an alert.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

146. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the information from the network element 

is first information, and wherein 

the notification is based on second 

information from the network element.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the information from the network element is first information, and wherein the notification is 

based on second information from the network element.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

147. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification comprises information about a 

cost or a charge associated with 

the service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification comprises information about a cost or a charge associated with the service usage 

activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

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148. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 118, wherein the notification comprises information about a 

service sponsor.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

118, wherein the notification comprises information about a service sponsor.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

149[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein, when 

executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user 

device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

149[b] detect an attempted use of 

the first software component; and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “detect an attempted use of the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

149[c] based on the detected attempted use of the first software 

component, cause a notification to 

be presented through a user interface of the wireless end-user device.

The Accused Instrumentalities “based on the detected attempted use of the first software component, cause a 

notification to be presented through a user interface of the wireless end-user device.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, and 118.

150. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 149, wherein the notification provides information to enable a user associated with the 

wireless end-user device to override the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

149, wherein the notification provides information to enable a user associated with the wireless end-user device 

to override the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, 118, and 149.

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151. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 149, wherein the notification provides information about a 

cost or a charge associated with 

the service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

149, wherein the notification provides information about a cost or a charge associated with the service usage 

activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, 118, and 149.

152. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 149, wherein the notification provides information to enable a user associated with the 

wireless end-user device to change 

or upgrade a service plan associated with the wireless end-user device.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

149, wherein the notification provides information to enable a user associated with the wireless end-user device 

to change or upgrade a service plan associated with the wireless end-user device.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, 118, and 149.

153. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the at least an 

aspect of a policy is based on the 

user input obtained through the 

user interface of the wireless enduser device, and wherein the user 

input specifies a user preference 

associated with one or more network types.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the at least an aspect of a policy is based on the user input obtained through the user interface of the 

wireless end-user device, and wherein the user input specifies a user preference associated with one or more 

network types.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, 118, and 149.

154. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 153, wherein the one or 

more network types comprise 

wireless fidelity (WiFi), home, 

roaming, 4G, 3G, wireless, wired, 

or a combination of these.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

153, wherein the one or more network types comprise wireless fidelity (WiFi), home, roaming, 4G, 3G, wireless, wired, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, 78, 97, 118, and 149.

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155. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the user input 

obtained through the user interface 

of the wireless end-user device is a 

first user input, and wherein the 

policy is a first policy, and 

wherein the first user input or a 

second user input comprises a directive to apply a second policy to 

a second software component of 

the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user device.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the user input obtained through the user interface of the wireless end-user device is a first user input, 

and wherein the policy is a first policy, and wherein the first user input or a second user input comprises a 

directive to apply a second policy to a second software component of the plurality of software components on 

the wireless end-user device.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24-25, and 78.

156. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the user input 

obtained through the user interface 

of the wireless end-user device is a 

first user input, and wherein the 

first user input or a second user input comprises a directive to refrain 

from applying the policy to a second software component of the 

plurality of software components 

on the wireless end-user device.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the user input obtained through the user interface of the wireless end-user device is a first user input, 

and wherein the first user input or a second user input comprises a directive to refrain from applying the policy 

to a second software component of the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user device.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

157. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the user input 

obtained through the user interface 

of the wireless end-user device 

comprises a directive to apply the 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the user input obtained through the user interface of the wireless end-user device comprises a directive to apply the policy to a second software component of the plurality of software components on the 

wireless end-user device.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

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policy to a second software component of the plurality of software 

components on the wireless enduser device.

158. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the user input 

obtained through the user interface 

of the wireless end-user device 

specifies a user preference associated with the service usage activity or the first software 

component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the user input obtained through the user interface of the wireless end-user device specifies a user 

preference associated with the service usage activity or the first software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

159. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 158, wherein the user 

preference comprises a preference 

to restrict, allow, block, delay, or 

throttle the service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

158, wherein the user preference comprises a preference to restrict, allow, block, delay, or throttle the service 

usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

160[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein the 

service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein 

the wireless network is a first 

wireless network, and wherein, 

when executed by the one or more 

processors of the wireless end-user 

device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein the wireless network is a first 

wireless network, and wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user device, 

the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

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160[b] identify a second service 

usage activity of the wireless enduser device, the second service usage activity being associated with 

the first software component or 

with a second software component 

of the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user 

device, the second service usage 

activity comprising one or more 

prospective or successful communications over a second wireless 

network; and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “identify a second service usage activity of the wireless end-user device, 

the second service usage activity being associated with the first software component or with a second software 

component of the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user device, the second service usage 

activity comprising one or more prospective or successful communications over a second wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

160[c] refrain from applying the 

policy to the second service usage 

activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities further “refrain from applying the policy to the second service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

161[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein the 

service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein 

the background activity is a first 

background activity, and wherein 

the wireless network is a first 

wireless network, and wherein the 

policy is a first policy, and 

wherein, when executed by the 

one or more processors of the 

wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more 

processors to:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein the background activity is a 

first background activity, and wherein the wireless network is a first wireless network, and wherein the policy 

is a first policy, and wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user device, the 

machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

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161[b] identify a second service 

usage activity of the wireless enduser device, the second service usage activity being associated with 

the first software component or 

with a second software component 

of the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user 

device, the second service usage 

activity comprising one or more 

prospective or successful communications over a second wireless 

network; and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “identify a second service usage activity of the wireless end-user device, 

the second service usage activity being associated with the first software component or with a second software 

component of the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user device, the second service usage 

activity comprising one or more prospective or successful communications over a second wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

161[c] determine whether the second service usage activity is a second background activity;

The Accused Instrumentalities further “determine whether the second service usage activity is a second background activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

161[d] if it is determined that the 

second service usage activity is 

the second background activity, 

apply a second policy to the second service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities “if it is determined that the second service usage activity is the second background activity, apply a second policy to the second service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

162. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 161, wherein the first policy restricts or prevents the first 

background activity, and wherein 

the second policy allows the second background activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

161, wherein the first policy restricts or prevents the first background activity, and wherein the second policy 

allows the second background activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

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163[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein the 

service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein 

the wireless network is a first 

wireless network, and wherein the 

policy is a first policy, and

wherein, when executed by the 

one or more processors of the 

wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more 

processors to:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein the wireless network is a first 

wireless network, and wherein the policy is a first policy, and wherein, when executed by the one or more 

processors of the wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more 

processors to.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

163[b] identify a second service 

usage activity of the wireless enduser device, the second service usage activity being associated with 

the first software component or 

with a second software component 

of the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user 

device, the second service usage 

activity comprising one or more 

prospective or successful communications over a second wireless 

network; and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “identify a second service usage activity of the wireless end-user device, 

the second service usage activity being associated with the first software component or with a second software 

component of the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user device, the second service usage 

activity comprising one or more prospective or successful communications over a second wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

163[c] apply a second policy to 

the second service usage activity.

The Accused Instrumentalities further “apply a second policy to the second service usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

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164. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 163, wherein the second 

policy comprises a control policy, 

a notification policy, or an accounting policy associated with 

the first software component or 

the second software component.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

163, wherein the second policy comprises a control policy, a notification policy, or an accounting policy associated with the first software component or the second software component.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

165[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein the 

service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein 

the one or more prospective or 

successful communications over 

the wireless network are first one 

or more prospective or successful 

communications over the first 

wireless network, and wherein the 

background activity is a first background activity, and wherein the 

user input obtained through the 

user interface of the wireless enduser device is a first user input, 

and wherein, when executed by 

the one or more processors of the 

wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more 

processors to:

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein the one or more prospective 

or successful communications over the wireless network are first one or more prospective or successful communications over the first wireless network, and wherein the background activity is a first background activity, 

and wherein the user input obtained through the user interface of the wireless end-user device is a first user 

input, and wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user device, the machineexecutable instructions further cause the one or more processors to.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

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165[b] identify a second service 

usage activity of the wireless enduser device, the second service usage activity being associated with 

a second software component of 

the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user device, the second service usage 

activity comprising second one or 

more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network;

The Accused Instrumentalities further “identify a second service usage activity of the wireless end-user device, 

the second service usage activity being associated with a second software component of the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user device, the second service usage activity comprising second one or 

more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

165[c] determine whether the second service usage activity is a second background activity; and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “determine whether the second service usage activity is a second background activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

165[d] if it is determined that the 

second service usage activity is 

the second background activity, 

apply at least a portion of the policy, wherein the at least a portion 

of the policy is based on a second 

user input.

The Accused Instrumentalities “if it is determined that the second service usage activity is the second background activity, apply at least a portion of the policy, wherein the at least a portion of the policy is based on a 

second user input.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

166[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein the 

service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein 

the one or more prospective or 

successful communications over 

the wireless network are first one 

or more prospective or successful 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein the one or more prospective 

or successful communications over the wireless network are first one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network, and wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the 

wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

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communications over the wireless 

network, and wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user 

device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to:

166[b] identify a second service 

usage activity of the wireless enduser device, the second service usage activity being associated with 

a second software component of 

the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user device, the second service usage 

activity comprising second one or 

more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network;

The Accused Instrumentalities further “identify a second service usage activity of the wireless end-user device, 

the second service usage activity being associated with a second software component of the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user device, the second service usage activity comprising second one or 

more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

166[c] determine whether the second service usage activity is the 

background activity; and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “determine whether the second service usage activity is the background 

activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

166[d] if it is determined that the 

second service usage activity is 

the background activity, refrain 

from applying at least a portion of 

the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities “if it is determined that the second service usage activity is the background 

activity, refrain from applying at least a portion of the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

167[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein the The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the background activity is a first background activity, and wherein the service usage activity is a 

first service usage activity, and wherein the one or more prospective or successful communications over the 

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background activity is a first background activity, and wherein the 

service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein 

the one or more prospective or 

successful communications over 

the wireless network are first one 

or more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network, and wherein the policy is 

a first policy, and wherein, when 

executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user 

device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to:

wireless network are first one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network, 

and wherein the policy is a first policy, and wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the 

wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

167[b] identify a second service 

usage activity of the wireless enduser device, the second service usage activity being associated with 

a second software component of 

the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user device, the second service usage 

activity comprising second one or 

more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network;

The Accused Instrumentalities further “identify a second service usage activity of the wireless end-user device, 

the second service usage activity being associated with a second software component of the plurality of software components on the wireless end-user device, the second service usage activity comprising second one or 

more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

167[c] determine whether the second service usage activity is a second background activity;

The Accused Instrumentalities further “determine whether the second service usage activity is a second background activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

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167[d] obtain a second policy, the 

second policy to be applied when 

the second service usage activity 

is the second background activity, 

the second policy for controlling 

the second service usage activity; 

and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “obtain a second policy, the second policy to be applied when the second 

service usage activity is the second background activity, the second policy for controlling the second service 

usage activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

167[e] if it is determined that the 

second service usage activity is 

the second background activity, 

apply the second policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities “if it is determined that the second service usage activity is the second background activity, apply the second policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

168. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 167, wherein the first policy, the second policy, or both are 

based on a network busy state, a 

network availability state, or a cost 

associated with the wireless network.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

167, wherein the first policy, the second policy, or both are based on a network busy state, a network availability 

state, or a cost associated with the wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

169[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1, wherein the 

service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein 

the one or more prospective or 

successful communications over 

the wireless network are first one 

or more prospective or successful 

communications over the wireless 

network, and wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the service usage activity is a first service usage activity, and wherein the one or more prospective 

or successful communications over the wireless network are first one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network, and wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the 

wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

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device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to:

169[b] identify a second service 

usage activity of the wireless enduser device, the second service usage activity being associated with 

the first software component, the 

second service usage activity comprising second one or more prospective or successful

communications over the wireless 

network;

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “identify a second service usage activity of the wireless end-user device, the second service usage activity being associated with the first software component, the second service 

usage activity comprising second one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless 

network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

169[c] determine whether the second service usage activity is the 

background activity; and

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “determine whether the second service usage activity is the background activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

169[d] if it is determined that the 

second service usage activity is 

the background activity, apply at 

least a portion of the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “if it is determined that the second service usage activity is the background activity, apply at least a portion of the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

170. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user 

device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to monitor the 

service usage activity, account for 

the service usage activity, report 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to monitor the service usage activity, account for the 

service usage activity, report information about the service usage activity, or a combination of these.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

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information about the service usage activity, or a combination of 

these.

171. The wireless end-user device 

embodying the non-transitory 

computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 1.

The Accused Instrumentalities “embody[] the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited 

in claim 1.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claim 1.

172. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein the network 

element comprises a service controller, a server, a cloud element, 

or a billing element.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein the network element comprises a service controller, a server, a cloud element, or a billing element.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

173. The non-transitory computerreadable storage medium recited 

in claim 1, wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user 

device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or 

more processors to provide information about the service usage activity to the network element.

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

1, wherein, when executed by the one or more processors of the wireless end-user device, the machine-executable instructions further cause the one or more processors to provide information about the service usage activity to the network element.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, and 78.

174[a] The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 173, wherein the 

information about the service usage activity comprises a count of 

data traffic associated with the service usage activity, a transaction 

The Accused Instrumentalities comprise “non-transitory computer-readable storage medium recited in claim 

173, wherein the information about the service usage activity comprises a count of data traffic associated with 

the service usage activity, a transaction count, a message count, a connection time, a connection duration, a 

classification of traffic, an indication that a measure of the service usage activity satisfies a condition relative 

to a threshold, a parameter associated with the service usage activity, an indication that the background activity 

is restricted, or a combination of these.”

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count, a message count, a connection time, a connection duration, a 

classification of traffic, an indication that a measure of the service 

usage activity satisfies a condition 

relative to a threshold, a parameter 

associated with the service usage 

activity, an indication that the 

background activity is restricted, 

or a combination of these.

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, 78, and 173.

174[b] identify a second service 

usage activity of the wireless enduser device, the second service usage activity being associated with 

the first software component, the 

second service usage activity comprising second one or more prospective or successful

communications over the wireless 

network;

The Accused Instrumentalities further “identify a second service usage activity of the wireless end-user device, 

the second service usage activity being associated with the first software component, the second service usage 

activity comprising second one or more prospective or successful communications over the wireless network.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, 78, and 173.

174[c] determine whether the second service usage activity is the 

background activity; and

The Accused Instrumentalities further “determine whether the second service usage activity is the background 

activity.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, 78, and 173.

174[d] if it is determined that the 

second service usage activity is 

the background activity, apply at 

least a portion of the policy.

The Accused Instrumentalities “if it is determined that the second service usage activity is the background 

activity, apply at least a portion of the policy.”

See, for example, the disclosures identified for claims 1-6, 8-9, 14, 24, 25, 78, and 173.

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