Abstract: A system includes a circuit board with a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (“PCIe”) backplane. The backplane is configured to receive processing power from a computer module. An adapter card having a computer module form factor is coupled to the PCIe backplane instead of the computer module. The adapter card includes a switch that aggregates one or more PCIe lanes and a transceiver. A communication link couples the transceiver to a remote processor device, which provides processing power to the circuit board.

Abstract: A system includes a circuit board with a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (“PCIe”) backplane. The backplane is configured to receive processing power from a computer module. An adapter card having a computer module form factor is coupled to the PCIe backplane instead of the computer module. The adapter card includes a switch that aggregates one or more PCIe lanes and a transceiver. A communication link couples the transceiver to a remote processor device, which provides processing power to the circuit board.

Abstract: A wireless communication system and method provide wireless communication between a first communication component and a second communication component. In at least one of the first and second communication components, strength of a signal between the first and second communication components is monitored. If the strength of the signal drops below a threshold, an alert is generated.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for using Ethernet Layer 1 as a means for transporting audio, control, and status signals between telephones and an aggregator device in a telephone system. Techniques are also disclosed for using the aggregator to determine whether a telephone supports only Ethernet Layer 1, and for using the aggregator to communicate with the telephone using an appropriate protocol based on the results of the determination.

Abstract: A communication system and a voice activation system and method for the communication system include a headset and a microphone. The voice activation system includes an adjustable first input voltage and a second input voltage. A controller compares the adjustable first input voltage and the second input voltage and generates an alert indicating an adjustment to the adjustable first input voltage.

Abstract: A method of creating a per quantity price for an item for use by a price management system includes the step of utilizing a computer that includes relational database software. The method also includes the steps of determining a final price (FP) for the item and adjusting the FP by a slope quantity percent (SQP) that is based on a quantity of the item sold and on data stored on the computer to arrive at a pre-slope price (PSP). The method further includes the steps of identifying a benchmark price (BP) for the item, calculating a base quantity percent (BQP) for the item based on the PSP and BP, and providing the BQP for the item to the price management system for use in pricing orders for that item.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for using Ethernet Layer 1 as a means for transporting audio, control, and status signals between telephones and an aggregator device in a telephone system. Techniques are also disclosed for using the aggregator to determine whether a telephone supports only Ethernet Layer 1, and for using the aggregator to communicate with the telephone using an appropriate protocol based on the results of the determination.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for using Ethernet Layer 1 as a means for transporting audio, control, and status signals between telephones and an aggregator device in a telephone system. Techniques are also disclosed for using the aggregator to determine whether a telephone supports only Ethernet Layer 1, and for using the aggregator to communicate with the telephone using an appropriate protocol based on the results of the determination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing a communication network. The system comprises a ‘network-connected server having input and access capabilities, a site builder, a transmitter, a communicator, and memory. The site-builder receives instructions input from a first user and creates a dedicated network site based on the received instructions. The transmitter communicates the existence of the dedicated network site to a nominated second user. The communicator provides accesses to the contents of the dedicated network site by the first and second users. The memory stores information input by the first and the second user in the dedicated network site.

Abstract: A telephone set suitable for sending and receiving calls and for affecting a display of call-related information on a user-viewable information display. The telephone set comprises a handset and a base. The handset includes a transmitter, a receiver, and an integrated pointing device. The integrated pointing device is configured to transmit a signal to the base in response to physical manipulation by a user. The base includes a numeric keypad for inputting phone numbers, an input for receiving the signal from the handset, and an electronic pathway that originates from the input and is directed toward the information display such that the physical manipulation of the integrated pointing device will affect the display of call-related information. Preferably, the telephone set is, by incorporation of a network interface, enabled to communicated and share call-related information through a packet-switched network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing a communication network. The system comprises a ‘network-connected server having input and access capabilities, a site builder, a transmitter, a communicator, and memory. The site-builder receives instructions input from a first user and creates a dedicated network site based on the received instructions. The transmitter communicates the existence of the dedicated network site to a nominated second user. The communicator provides accesses to the contents of the dedicated network site by the first and second users. The memory stores information input by the first and the second user in the dedicated network site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing a communication network. The system comprises a ‘network-connected server having input and access capabilities, a site builder, a transmitter, a communicator, and memory. The site-builder receives instructions input from a first user and creates a dedicated network site based on the received instructions. The transmitter communicates the existence of the dedicated network site to a nominated second user. The communicator provides accesses to the contents of the dedicated network site by the first and second users. The memory stores information input by the first and the second user in the dedicated network site.

Abstract: A telephone set suitable for sending and receiving calls and for affecting a display of call-related information on a user-viewable information display. The telephone set comprises a handset and a base. The handset includes a transmitter, a receiver, and an integrated pointing device. The integrated pointing device is configured to transmit a signal to the base in response to physical manipulation by a user. The base includes a numeric keypad for inputting phone numbers, an input for receiving the signal from the handset, and an electronic pathway that originates from the input and is directed toward the information display such that the physical manipulation of the integrated pointing device will affect the display of call-related information. Preferably, the telephone set is, by incorporation of a network interface, enabled to communicated and share call-related information through a packet-switched network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing a communication network. The system comprises a ‘network-connected server having input and access capabilities, a site builder, a transmitter, a communicator, and memory. The site-builder receives instructions input from a first user and creates a dedicated network site based on the received instructions. The transmitter communicates the existence of the dedicated network site to a nominated second user. The communicator provides accesses to the contents of the dedicated network site by the first and second users. The memory stores information input by the first and the second user in the dedicated network site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing a communication network. The system comprises a ‘network-connected server having input and access capabilities, a site builder, a transmitter, a communicator, and memory. The site-builder receives instructions input from a first user and creates a dedicated network site based on the received instructions. The transmitter communicates the existence of the dedicated network site to a nominated second user. The communicator provides accesses to the contents of the dedicated network site by the first and second users. The memory stores information input by the first and the second user in the dedicated network site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for providing a communication network. The system comprises a network-connected server having input and access capabilities, a site builder, a transmitter, a communicator, and memory. The site-builder receives instructions input from a first user and creates a dedicated network site based on the received instructions. The transmitter communicates the existence of the dedicated network site to a nominated second user. The communicator provides accesses to the contents of the dedicated network site by the fast and second users. The memory stores information input by the first and the second user in the dedicated network site.

Abstract: A frame apparatus which is positionable on the tines of a forklift which includes a pair of lower feet portion, having an upper flat surface, and having an opening therethrough in which the forklift tines remain fully inserted therein so that the frame work is fully positioned on the tines of the forklift. There is further included a rear wall portion, which rests against the forklift which can be secured thereto. Further there is provided a pair of sidewalls extending a distance out from the rear wall, in parallel relation to the pair of foot members, so as to define a first large opening into which a load such as a drum or container may be placed, first and second bar members positioned between the rear portion and each of the wall members, which when in a first down position, define a small opening therebetween to accommodate a smaller container, and when in a second up position define the larger space to accommodate the larger container between the wall members.

Abstract: A carrier for tubular members, such as subs, which includes a basket, having a floor portion and a plurality of side walls, and an open top portion; a plurality of holes formed in the floor of the basket, of equal diameters; a plurality of pins insertable in the plurality of holes, the pins extending upward into the basket opening substantially to the height of the basket walls; each of the pins having a base portion of equal diameters to slidably engage into any bore on the floor portion, and an upper elongated body portion of differing diameters to slide within a bore of a tubular sub, so that the sub may be supported in a vertical position on the pins, and not make contact with other subs supported vertically on the other pins in the basket while the subs are being stored or transported.

Abstract: A springless jewelry finding (25) includes an hinge plate (26) and an ear-wire (28) having one marginal end portion (34) secured to the hinge plate, having an intermediate arcuate portion (35) and having a distal marginal end portion (36). A lever-paddle (29) has one marginal end portion (38) pivotally mounted on the hinge and has another marginal end portion (39) mounted for arcuate movement toward and away from the ear-wire distal marginal end portion. The lever-paddle other marginal end portion has a concave surface that is adapted to selectively embrace the ear-wire distal marginal end portion and has a detent (40) that is so configured and dimensioned with respect to the ear-wire distal marginal end portion as to require that the ear-wire distal marginal end portion be forcibly passed through the detent as the lever-paddle is moved between opened and closed positions relative to the ear-wire.