Abstract: A fuel dispensing system may include a fuel dispenser, a controller, an electronic payment server, a nozzle, and an interface. The fuel dispenser include a housing, and a fuel dispensing apparatus at least partially mounted in the housing. The controller may be operatively coupled to the fuel dispensing apparatus. The electronic payment server may be operatively coupled to the controller. The nozzle may be operatively coupled to the fuel dispensing apparatus and the controller. The interface may be operatively coupled to the electronic payment server and configured to receive information from an integration server that is configured to communicate with a loyalty server. The controller may be configured to selectively permit the dispensing of fuel through the nozzle in response to information received from the integration server.

Abstract: Data migration using communications and collaboration platform provides an efficient and flexible method for migrating data from an existing system to a new system. In particular, the method includes extracting data, cleansing the extracted data based on a master record, receiving approval for the cleansed data, and migrating the approved data into the new system.

Abstract: A system for dispensing fuel may include a fuel dispenser and a server configured to communicate directly with a plurality of fuel dispensers that are remote from one another. The fuel dispenser may include a housing, a fuel dispensing apparatus mounted in the housing, a controller operatively coupled to the fuel dispensing apparatus, a nozzle operatively coupled to the fuel dispensing apparatus and the controller, and an interface operatively coupled to the controller and configured to receive information from the server. Responsive to information received from the server at the interface, the controller may selectively permit the dispensing of fuel through the nozzle.

Abstract: A collaboration service operation method provides an efficient and flexible method for operating services implemented across multiple systems. In particular, the method includes determining a change in a master record, and determining the nature of the change. Based on the nature of the change, the method further determines services to be implemented according to business rules and also determines to which systems the services will be implemented.

Abstract: Data migration using communications and collaboration platform provides an efficient and flexible method for migrating data from an existing system to a new system. In particular, the method includes extracting data, cleansing the extracted data based on a master record, receiving approval for the cleansed data, and migrating the approved data into the new system.

Abstract: Embodiments provide methods and systems for handling optical discs in a media library appliance and for replacing optical drives in the field. In one embodiment, the media library appliance comprises optical disc handling robotics developed for slim form factor slot load drives in a vertical orientation located on both sides of the robotics within a 19 inch rackable appliance. On the system level, the optical disc storage system provides modularity and scalability. The drives reside in field replaceable units (“FRUs”) that are oriented vertically on a horizontal backplane. The disc handling robotics access discs on each side stored in horizontal stacks within large disc cartridges. A small disc shuttle cartridge attaches to a large disc cartridge to provide a means to import and export a smaller number of discs from the disc cartridge.

Abstract: Data migration using communications and collaboration platform provides an efficient and flexible method for migrating data from an existing system to a new system. In particular, the method includes extracting data, cleansing the extracted data based on a master record, receiving approval for the cleansed data, and migrating the approved data into the new system.

Abstract: A collaboration service operation method provides an efficient and flexible method for operating services implemented across multiple systems. In particular, the method includes determining a change in a master record, and determining the nature of the change. Based on the nature of the change, the method further determines services to be implemented according to business rules and also determines to which systems the services will be implemented.

Abstract: A system-on-a-chip (SoC) to process digital audio-video content includes one or more input/output (I/O) interfaces to transmit the digital audio-video content to corresponding I/O devices coupled to the SoC and to receive the digital audio-video content from the corresponding I/O devices. The SoC also includes a cryptographic engine to encrypt the digital audio-video content being transmitted via the I/O interfaces to the corresponding I/O devices and to decrypt the digital audio-video content received via the I/O interfaces from the corresponding I/O devices.

Abstract: Embodiments provide methods and systems for handling optical discs in a media library appliance and for replacing optical drives in the field. In one embodiment, the media library appliance comprises optical disc handling robotics developed for slim form factor slot load drives in a vertical orientation located on both sides of the robotics within a 19 inch rackable appliance. On the system level, the optical disc storage system provides modularity and scalability. The drives reside in field replaceable units (“FRUs”) that are oriented vertically on a horizontal backplane. The disc handling robotics access discs on each side stored in horizontal stacks within large disc cartridges. A small disc shuttle cartridge attaches to a large disc cartridge to provide a means to import and export a smaller number of discs from the disc cartridge.

Abstract: An automotive door module has a plastic support panel and a plurality of door hardware components mounted thereon as a preassembled unit. The plastic support panel has forward and rearward pairs of upper and lower integrally molded stand-offs that secure forward and rearward rolled section guide rails of a cable operated window regulator without any intervening brackets. The plastic support panel also has an integrally molded handle bracket that rotatably supports a handle that operates a push-pull cable. The plastic support panel also includes an integrally molded bumper stop support that extends from the lower stand-off of one of the pairs of stand-offs through a hole in the guide rail secured to it and supports an annular bumper.

Abstract: Task extensions for a proof-of-service (POS) system allow easy customization without requiring modification to the POS application itself. Current preferences capability is used to specify new tasks, which are downloaded to the device during an administrative sync process. The new workflows are detected at runtime. This provides a way to collect additional customer-defined data associated with a given task. Ideally, task extensions could be used with both the existing tasks (delivery and pickup) and with new tasks that would be defined by a customer. Data collected by the workflow extension is returned as an XML-tagged string of data elements to the legacy system, which would be responsible for parsing the data. Some rudimentary data validation on the client may be included by adding attributes to the XML-tags that define the UI's data collection elements.

Abstract: A device for trapping and killing rodents includes a long, narrow box-like enclosure having an entrance opening at a first end through which the rodent passes face first into the enclosure, and an opposite rear end having rear wall from which a bait shelf inwardly projects for the placement of bait thereon, with a snap trap located between the entrance opening and the bait so that the rodent must walk over the trap at the trap's most lethal orientation which is straight forward thereby unavoidably triggering the trap and killing the rodent. A pair of clips positioned within the enclosure adjacent the rear wall secure the trap in position and prevent the trap from flipping up when triggered, and the both the rear wall and the roof are hinged so that they can be opened for replacing the bait without disturbing the trap and for removing both the bait and trapped rodent so that the enclosure can be re-baited and the trap reset or replaced.

Abstract: A device for trapping and killing rodents includes a narrow box-like enclosure having an entrance opening through which the rodent passes face first into the enclosure, and an opposite rear wall from which a bait shelf inwardly projects for the placement of bait thereon, with a snap trap positioned between the entrance opening and the bait so that the rodent must walk over the trap at the trap's most lethal orientation which is straight forward thereby unavoidably triggering the trap and killing the rodent. A pair of clips positioned within the enclosure adjacent the rear wall secure the trap in position and prevent the trap from flipping up when triggered, and the both the rear wall and the roof are hinged so they can be opened for replacing the bait without disturbing the trap and for removing both the bait and trapped rodent so that the enclosure can be re-baited and the trap reset or replaced. The device is also collapsible to a flat disposition to facilitate storage, transport and cleaning.

Abstract: A door trim assembly and method for making same for attachment to an inner panel of an automotive vehicle includes a plurality of components and a single carrier formed from a plastic material for attachment to the inner panel of the automotive vehicle and incorporating the plurality of components into the plastic material and a door trim substrate attached to the carrier.

Abstract: An automotive door module has a plastic support panel and a plurality of door hardware components mounted thereon as a preassembled unit. The plastic support panel has forward and rearward pairs of integrally molded stand-offs that secure forward and rearward rolled section guide rails of a cable operated window regulator without any intervening brackets. The plastic support panel also has an integrally molded handle bracket that rotatably supports a handle that operates a push-pull cable integrated wire harness routing features, and an integrated bumper stop support that is integrally connected to stand-off and extends through a hole in the guide rail to support an annular bumper.

Abstract: A vehicle door panel and method for roll forming the vehicle door panel are provided. The vehicle door panel has an exterior side and an interior side including a number of longitudinal protrusions formed during the roll forming process. The predetermined number of longitudinal protrusions extends inward from the interior side and receives door hardware components. The door hardware components are installed onto the vehicle door panel forming a vehicle door module. The vehicle door module is then attached to the vehicle door.

Abstract: A rear window module is designed for the rear window of a truck passenger cab. The rear window module is pre-assembled as a single unit having a housing attaching rigidly to a frame. The housing inserts into the cab from a rear opening. The frame attaches to a peripheral edge of the cab which defines the rear opening. The housing supports a motor actuated pane movement mechanism capable of moving a central pane positioned within the frame in a vertical direction. The rear window module may also include side vents capable of pivoting to an open position.