Abstract: A pharmaceutical supply package comprising: a memory storing an identifier specific to the pharmaceutical supply package; a transmitter operable to transmit the identifier for reception by a reception device external to the pharmaceutical supply package; and a receiver operable to receive data and to store the received data in the memory.

Abstract: A content storage and communication system is claimed. The system includes at least one local network at first physical premises. The system includes at least one audio-video storage device in communication with the local network. The audio-video storage device is configured for storing at least one media file, which includes at least video. The system includes at least a first client device in communication with the local network. The system is configured to enable a user of the first client device to communicate with a wide area network. The system is configured to enable simultaneous multiple retrieval of the at least one media file stored on the audio-video storage device. The system is configured to enable multiple playbacks of media associated with the accessed media file.

Abstract: A networking system is claimed. The system includes a local network. The system includes at least one multimedia resource at a first physical premises in communication with a wide area network. The wide area network is in communication with the local network. The system includes at least a first client device at a second physical premises in communication with the local network. The first client device is configured to receive at least one media file including at least video from the multimedia resource. The system is configured to cause playback of data associated with the media file.

Abstract: A content storage and distribution networked system is described. The system includes at least one local network at a first physical premises, at least one audio-video storage device in communication with the local network, and at least two client devices in communication with the local network. The audio-video storage device is configured to store at least one media file, which includes at least video. The first client device is configured to enable the two client device to simultaneously access the at least one media file stored on the audio-video storage device. The system is configured to cause playback of media that is associated with the retrieved media file, and to enable the user of the first client device to operate on the playback of the media associated with the retrieved media file, using at least the operations of start, stop, pause, fast forward, and reverse.

Abstract: A method of communication between a plurality of users is claimed. Two communication devices are registered with at least one communication network. At least one of the two communication devices is configured for wireless communication. Two users are allowed to use one of the two communication devices to connect to at least one communication network. A service record is maintained for each registered communication device. The service record includes the respective communication device's addressing information. A query is issued for a service instance associated with one of the two users in response to a request by the other user to establish communication. Addressing information of the second communication device is retrieved and a communication over at least one communication network established using the retrieved addressing information if a service instance is found.

Abstract: A content storage and communication system is claimed. The system includes at least one local network at first physical premises. The system includes at least one audio-video storage device in communication with the local network. The audio-video storage device is configured for storing at least one media file, which includes at least video. The system includes at least a first client device in communication with the local network. The system is configured to enable a user of the first client device to communicate with a wide area network. The system is configured to enable simultaneous multiple retrieval of the at least one media file stored on the audio-video storage device. The system is configured to enable multiple playbacks of media associated with the accessed media file.

Abstract: A collaboration initiation software product includes machine readable code to allow a first user to log in at a first device. The code is operable to cause the first device to communicate first user location-related information to a network to allow a server to maintain a service record. The code is operable to cause display of representations of at least two real-time communication types from the group consisting of video communication, audio communication and data conferencing. The code is operable to allow the user to select a real-time communication type. The code is operable to cause display of a user identifier for a second user in a directory on the first device. The code is operable to respond to the first user's selection of the displayed identifier to cause initiation of communication, in which location information of a second device at which the second user has logged in is retrieved.

Abstract: A method of communication between two users using a system is claimed. Two communication devices are registered with at least one communication network and are capable of at least one communication type. A first user is allowed to connect to at least one communication network by using the first communication device. The first communication device is configured for wireless communication. From the first communication device, information indicating the location of the first user is sent to the system to enable the system to maintain a service record including the first user's location information. The first user is allowed to request communication by selecting an identifier for the second user from a list of displayed user identifiers. Location information from a service record is retrieved for the second communication device in response to the request. Communication of a selected type is initiated using the communication network and the retrieved address information.

Abstract: A system for real-time communication between a plurality of separated users is claimed. The system includes a record including associated location information of where a first user is logged in. Computer software causes display of a user identifier for a second user on the display of a communication device of the first user for selection by the first user. Collaboration initiation software causes the retrieving of necessary addressing information for the second user upon selection by the first user. The collaboration initiation software causes the establishing of a connection between the first and second users, and to enable real-time communication including between the users. The system is configured to indicate to the first user whether another user is not logged in and to display at least two real-time communication types of the group consisting of video, audio and data conferencing on the display of the first user.

Abstract: A system for real-time communication between a plurality of separated users is claimed. The system includes a record including associated location information of where a first user is logged in. Computer software causes display of a user identifier for a second user on the display of a communication device of the first user for selection by the first user. Collaboration initiation software causes the retrieving of necessary addressing information for the second user upon selection by the first user. The collaboration initiation software causes the establishing of a connection between the first and second users, and to enable real-time communication including between the users. The system is configured to indicate to the first user whether another user is not logged in and to display at least two real-time communication types of the group consisting of video, audio and data conferencing on the display of the first user.

Abstract: Two users are allowed to establish communication over at least two communication networks by using respective first and second communication devices. The first communication device is registered with a communication network. The second communication device is registered with a communication network. A service record that includes the second communication device's location information is maintained. The first user requests communication with the second user by selecting an identifier for the second user from a list of user identifiers displayed to the first user. Location information of the second communication device is retrieved in response to the request by the first user. Communication, including audio, is initiated between the two users by using at least one of the communication networks and the retrieved location information. The first user is associated with location information corresponding to the first communication device into which the first user is logged in.

Abstract: Two users are allowed to log in to respective first and second communication devices. The first and second communication devices are registered with at least one communication network. At least one communication network is a wireless network. Service records are maintained for the first and second communication devices. The service records include location information for the communication device at which the respective users have logged in. A user identifier for the second user is displayed in a list on the display of the first communication device. The first user is allowed to request communication with the second user by selecting the displayed identifier. Necessary location information of the second communication device is retrieved from a service record in response to the selection. The retrieved information is used to establish a connection between the first and second communication devices, thereby enabling real-time communication, including at least audio, between the two users.

Abstract: A multimedia collaboration system that integrates separate real-time and asynchronous networks—the former for real-time audio and video, and the latter for control signals and textual, graphical and other data—in a manner that is interoperable across different computer and network operating system platforms and which closely approximates the experience of face-to-face collaboration, while liberating the participants from the limitations of time and distance. These capabilities are achieved by exploiting a variety of hardware, software and networking technologies in a manner that preserves the quality and integrity of audio/video/data and other multimedia information, even after wide area transmission, and at a significantly reduced networking cost as compared to what would be required by presently known approaches. The system architecture is readily scalable to the largest enterprise network environments.

Abstract: A multimedia collaboration system that integrates separate real-time and asynchronous networks—the former for real-time audio and video, and the latter for control signals and textual, graphical and other data—in a manner that is interoperable across different computer and network operating system platforms and which closely approximates the experience of face-to-face collaboration, while liberating the participants from the limitations of time and distance. These capabilities are achieved by exploiting a variety of hardware, software and networking technologies in a manner that preserves the quality and integrity of audio/video/data and other multimedia information, even after wide area transmission, and at a significantly reduced networking cost as compared to what would be required by presently known approaches. The system architecture is readily scalable to the largest enterprise network environments.

Abstract: A multimedia collaboration system that integrates separate real-time and asynchronous networks—the former for real-time audio and video, and the latter for control signals and textual, graphical and other data—in a manner that is interoperable across different computer and network operating system platforms and which closely approximates the experience of face-to-face collaboration, while liberating the participants from the limitations of time and distance. These capabilities are achieved by exploiting a variety of hardware, software and networking technologies in a manner that preserves the quality and integrity of audio/video/data and other multimedia information, even after wide area transmission, and at a significantly reduced networking cost as compared to what would be required by presently known approaches. The system architecture is readily scalable to the largest enterprise network environments.

Abstract: A multimedia collaboration system that integrates separate real-time and asynchronous networks—the former for real-time audio and video, and the latter for control signals and textual, graphical and other data—in a manner that is interoperable across different computer and network operating system platforms and which closely approximates the experience of face-to-face collaboration, while liberating the participants from the limitations of time and distance. These capabilities are achieved by exploiting a variety of hardware, software and networking technologies in a manner that preserves the quality and integrity of audio/video/data and other multimedia information, even after wide area transmission, and at a significantly reduced networking cost as compared to what would be required by presently known approaches. The system architecture is readily scalable to the largest enterprise network environments.

Abstract: A multimedia collaboration system that integrates separate real-time and asynchronous networks—the former for real-time audio and video, and the latter for control signals and textual, graphical and other data—in a manner that is interoperable across different computer and network operating system platforms and which closely approximates the experience of face-to-face collaboration, while liberating the participants from the limitations of time and distance. These capabilities are achieved by exploiting a variety of hardware, software and networking technologies in a manner that preserves the quality and integrity of audio/video/data and other multimedia information, even after wide area transmission, and at a significantly reduced networking cost as compared to what would be required by presently known approaches. The system architecture is readily scalable to the largest enterprise network environments.

Abstract: Processes and apparatus for combusting fluid fuel, e.g., liquid fuel, in at least two combustion zones, wherein the fluid fuel is partially combusted with a fluid fuel atomizing or dispersing fluid containing oxygen in an initial combustion zone and is completely combusted with oxidant in at least one subsequent combustion zone.

Abstract: A process for incinerating fluid waste, which comprises introducing a high heating value fluid waste and an oxidant having at least about 28% oxygen concentration into an oxygen/fuel burner to engender a flame and providing additional oxidant annularly around the flame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for melting solid glass forming ingredients in a regenerative of recuperative furnace having an upstream melting zone and a downstream fining zone comprising:a) introducing said solid glass forming ingredients into said upstream melting zone;b) heating said solid glass forming ingredients so that an interface of solid glass forming ingredients and molten glass is formed;c) providing heat sufficient to maintain the molten glass in the molten state through said downstream fining zone and sufficient to melt said solid glass forming ingredients, wherein at least a part of said heat is provided by at least one flame from at least one oxygen-fuel burner located on the roof of said furnace, the position of said at least one oxygen-fuel burner on the roof being such that the tip of its flame is directed approximately at the interface of said solid glass forming ingredients and said molten glass in an angle ranging from about 25.degree. to about 90.degree.