Abstract:
A number of sets of recipients (104) of an electronic messaging protocol message distribution campaign are identified. Each set can be one or more recipients (111). Scripting language is added to each message directed to a recipient. The added scripting language (114) refers to a number of image objects/files that have been selected to form a compound image (when juxtaposed). The compound image is unique to one of the sets.
Abstract:
A computer implemented method is described. Data is collected about a number of member entities that have online interaction with a group entity. A predefined state is assigned to a selected one of the member entities automatically, in response to applying a predefined rule to analyze some of the collected data. The rule is defined in part by the group entity. The method automatically determines whether or not online content is to be delivered to the selected member entity, based on the assigned state. In another embodiment, online content that is to be delivered to the selected member entity is automatically personalized for the selected member entity, again based on the assigned state. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
Abstract:
A pharmaceutical composition for treatment of pain, comprises in combination a benzothiadiazole derivative as defined and a COX-2 inhibitor for simultaneous, sequential or separate use. Also provided is a method of treating a patient suffering from pain, comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a benzothiadiazole derivative as defined and an effective amount of a COX-2 inhibitor.
Abstract:
A power supply (106, 200) capable of receiving digital communications from an electrical device (102, 202) is described. The power supply includes a microprocessor (222) and instructions, configured for execution by the microprocessor, to receive a digital communication from a device to be powered by the power supply. A method of supplying power is also described. The method includes receiving a digital communication from a device (404) and supplying power to the device based on the digital communication (408).
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing an aluminum power transmission rail product with a metallurgically bonded stainless steel cap comprises providing molten aluminum in a tundish; providing a roll formed stainless steel wear cap; pretreating and preheating the stainless steel cap, then introducing that cap into the tundish; co-casting the aluminum and cap through one or more dies; and tensioning the stainless steel cap at an exit of the casting die and rapidly cooling the same. An aluminum-stainless composite product is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A contaminant detection system, such as for detecting fouling occuring in oil, hydrocarbon or gas supply, water treatment or combustion processes, has a fluid path. A meter and a plurality of fluid conduits are disposed along the fluid path. The meter is configured to detect an operating parameter of a fluid. The plurality of fluid conduits forms a plurality of intermediate fluid paths. Each fluid conduit has a restriction orifice (RO), an inlet control valve, and an outlet control valve. In addition, the plurality of fluid conduits has a control line and an exposed line. The control line is configured to be isolated from the fluid for a time period. The exposed line is configured to be exposed to the fluid for the time period. The system is configured to determine a contaminant concentration of the fluid at least in part using the operating parameter and the time period. The control line and exposed lines allow for carrying out differential fouling detection.
Abstract:
A method of packing medication for a subject, the medication being packed into packaging including a number of receptacles for receiving medication, the method including, in a packing station, determining packing data indicative of medication to be packed for the subject, providing an indication of a medication to be packed and, providing an indication of a receptacle into which the medication should be packed, thereby allowing a user to pack the medication into the receptacle in the packaging.
Abstract:
The invention provides a determination of direction to a remote object which omnidirectionally transmits a signal. The invention includes a handheld directional and omnidirectional antenna at a user's location and a handheld circuit coupled to the antennas to determine field strengths of the signal received from the remote object by the two antennas. A comparison of the received signals at the antennas during a sweep a field of observation is made and a probable direction of the remote object relative to the user's location is selected from the data sweep. The apparatus may further comprise a digital compass which generates a compass heading corresponding to each direction in which the directional antenna is pointed. The circuit stores field strength data by compass heading and averages the field strength data according to a predetermined protocol over compass headings.
Abstract:
A power supply capable of receiving digital communications from an electrical device is described. The power supply includes a microprocessor and instructions, configured for execution by the microprocessor, to receive a digital communication from a device to be powered by the power supply. A method of supplying power is also described. The method includes receiving a digital communication from a device and supplying power to the device based on the digital communication.
Abstract:
A method and system is disclosed herein for execution of a computer program in which multimedia presentations, such as full-screen broadcast quality video, can be provided on a user's computer. The computer program is arranged to decode/decompress associated media data and display the media content regrdless what video decoding and/or playback software may or may not be installed on the user's computer, thus enabling substantially universal access by user's to the multimedia presentations. The computer program and media data files may be distributed on the computer readable compact discs (CD-ROM's), for example, and the computer program is adapted to execute on the user's computer without requiring installation under the computer operating system. The media data files may be encoded such that a digital key or the like is required in order in order to decode the media data for playback, such that a media data file may only be played using a specific version of the program, or by provision of the digital key by way of user input or through a digital communications network such as the internet or a corporate intranet.