Abstract: A transaction documentation method includes loading a form including one or more hotspots from an indexed database of an electronic system that includes one or more scanned paper forms or imported externally-residing existing electronic forms or combinations thereof. The loaded form is displayed on a portable processor-based device. A transaction-specific form is generated by editing the loaded form during a business transaction including capturing information at a hotspot. The transaction-specific form is saved as an image, and also the information captured at the hotspot is discretely stored to a database.

Abstract: A low pressure discharge lamp, particularly a compact fluorescent lamp, achieves an overall reduction in height by orienting ends of the envelope radially inward for connection to the base. This advantageously positions the electrodes housed within the envelope away from the base. Moreover, this mounting arrangement provides resistance against pull out forces and elimination of a cement to secure the envelope to the base, as well as other improved heat transfer benefits.

Abstract: A discharge lamp having a lamp envelope with at least one sealed end which is disposed in the base member of the discharge lamp includes an excitation arrangement capable to emit light output upon sufficient energization, an energization arrangement disposed in the base member sufficient to excite the lamp envelope. The sealed end of the lamp envelope has a roughened texture disposed around a substantial portion thereof. The texturized region is grit blasted and structurally weaker than the remaining portion of the lamp envelope. At least one sealed end of the lamp envelope is texturized and is effective so as to: shut down the discharge lamp upon the possible occurrence of a high temperature condition and, upon shut down, substantially maintain the envelope fill material within the lamp envelope and base member.