Abstract:
A method of retrieving information via a network by initiating a phone call by entering a dialing sequence on a telephone to make a telephone connection. If it is determined that the phone call is a request for web-based information, the requested web-based information is determined as well as a network address associated with the phone call. A network protocol request is the generated for the requested web-based information. The network protocol request is then sent to a network server capable of retrieving the information and the retrieved information is delivered to the network address associated with the phone call. Determining that the phone call is a request for web-based information may include detecting a specified sequence that is appended to the phone number. An IP address associated with the telephone may be appended to the phone call either manually or automatically.
Abstract:
A comprehensive method for transmitting address information to a global positioning system (GPS) from a personal digital assistant (PDA) display device or other similar device that stores address information, such as a cellular phone address book, or a laptop computer address book, via a connector. The connector can be Bluetooth, infrared, cable, or some other connector. This transmission of address information is much quicker than the current art of manually entering address information into the GPS, or transferring the address information from a DVD, and the errors associated with the current art of entering in such information are not present when the address information is transmitted via a connector.
Abstract:
An elongate bar having sliding handgrips concentrically mounted thereon adapted for use with a resistance-type exercise device. In a preferred embodiment, the bar has at least two, and more preferably four, axially oriented grooves in the outer surface thereof dimensioned to accommodate handgrip linking means therewithin. The handgrips, which are constrained to move only in an axial direction, are interconnected by linking means such as belts, in such a manner that the handgrips remain equidistant from the center of the bar throughout their axial range of motion. The interconnecting belts or cables are disposed to travel within the elongate grooves on the bar to provide the bar with a low profile. In the preferred embodiment, the linking means are belts that are supported by pulleys housed within recesses in the bar and rotatably attached thereto. The bar further includes resistive force attachment means operable for attaching weights, springs, cable(s), elastic bands or the like thereto to provide a resistive force. In a further embodiment, the bar includes floor supporting means and can be used for performing pushups. In yet a further embodiment, the bar includes wall attachment means and can be employed for performing pull-ups.
Abstract:
A method for communicating video data between at least a first host and a second host comprises: identifying, at a server, an address of the first host, to which the second host may communicate video data, and a sequence number expected by a network security system coupled between the first host and the server; and communicating, from the second host to the first host, video data using the address of the first host and the sequence number expected. The method may further comprise: identifying, at the server, an address of the second host, to which the first host may communicate video data, and a second sequence number expected by a network security system coupled between the second host and the server; and communicating, from the first host to the second host, video data using the address of the second host and the second expected sequence number. The second host may be adapted to perform the act of communicating without use of an intermediate server. The method may also further comprise communicating periodically, from the first host to the server, through the network security system, so as to maintain an open communication channel through the network security system to the first host at the address of the first host. The address of the first host may include address information and port information.
Abstract:
A containment device for retaining semiconductor wafers having a first housing member having a frame with inner and outer walls normal to the frame having a gapped relation. The inner wall receives the semiconductor wafers. A second housing member securably attachable to the first housing member by plural latches has a frame forming the top of the device. Each latch has a hook secured to the first housing member passing through a hole in the second housing member and releasably secured within the hole by the hook. In a second embodiment, the latches and holes are replaced with a plurality of rotatable latch members each having a hook at the distal end for engagement with a hole in the second housing member, secured to the first housing member and rotatable about a hinge. One wall of the first embodiment is replaced with a soft liner which absorbs shock.
Abstract:
A containment device for retaining semiconductor wafers (54) which includes a first housing member (10) having a frame (12), an inner wall (14) and an outer wall (16), the inner wall (14) and outer wall (16) having a spaced apart relationship forming a gap (18) therebetween. The inner wall (14) closely receives the semiconductor wafers (54). The containment device also includes a second housing member (36) that is securably attachable to the first housing member (10) and which has a frame (38) that forms the top of the containment device when the first and second housing members (10, 36) are securably attached together. The first and second housing members are secured by a plurality of latches (20), each with a hook (22) secured to the first housing member which passes through a hole (40) in the second housing member and is releasably secured within the hole by the hook. In accordance with a second embodiment of the invention, the latches and holes of the first embodiment are replaced with a plurality of rotatable latch members (64) which are secured to the first housing member and are rotatable about a hinge (70), each latch member (64) having a hook (66) at the distal end thereof for engagement with a hole (68) in the second housing member. One of the walls (16) of the first embodiment is removed and replaced with a liner of a very soft rubber or foam (62), preferably of an antistatic variety, which will absorb shock applied to the housing.
Abstract:
A system and method for optimizing satellite network utilization is disclosed. The method includes delivering a message to a communication device in the satellite network where a confirmation is received from a satellite network gateway that a message is intended for the communication device, scheduling a notification for the communication device at a scheduled time, and at the scheduled time, instructing the satellite network gateway to send the notification to the communication device. The notification causes the communication device to request the message from the network gateway upon receipt of the notification by the communication device. Scheduling may be coordinated within an alert window time period of the communication device when it is listening for notifications. The start time of the alert window time period may be provided by an application gateway, that along with the communication device, receive network time data to remain synchronized.
Abstract:
A text message for delivery to an intended destination terminal (9) is received by equipment such as an SMS router (3) which can select one of a number of attempt/reattempt delivery modes in accordance with one or more decision factors. One delivery mode may involve a modified retry schedule for certain classes of messages, such as those sent from or to priority class-of-service customers. The decision factor(s) may be the class-of-service priority, message reception history of the intended recipient, available network node signalling capacity and/or measure of the network node signalling load.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a bifunctional nucleic acid which includes a first nucleic acid which comprises an aptamer bonded to a second nucleic acid that possesses a biological activity (herein referred to as a “biological effector sequence”) and which is not a nucleic acid ligand.
Abstract:
A flag in a home location register of a telephone network is used to control availability of processing features, such as text message SMS processing features, to the message recipient, providing functionality similar to “class of service” in a normal telephone exchange. Mobile terminated sort messages (SMS-MT) are always routed through the home PLMN of the recipient by modifying the response to the SRI-SM signal. Instead of delivering the address of the visited MSC of the recipient, the address of a SMS router in the home PLMN is sent back to the interrogating SMSC.