Abstract: Interlacing equipment may be used to form fabric and to create a gap in the fabric. The fabric may include one or more conductive strands. An insertion tool may be used to align an electrical component with the conductive strands during interlacing operations. A soldering tool may be used to remove insulation from the conductive strands to expose conductive segments on the conductive strands. The soldering tool may be used to solder the conductive segments to the electrical component. The solder connections may be located in grooves in the electrical component. An encapsulation tool may dispense encapsulation material in the grooves to encapsulate the solder connections. After the electrical component is electrically connected to the conductive strands, the insertion tool may position and release the electrical component in the gap. A component retention tool may temporarily be used to retain the electrical component in the gap as interlacing operations continue.

Abstract: Interlacing equipment may be used to form fabric and to create a gap in the fabric. The fabric may include one or more conductive strands. An insertion tool may be used to align an electrical component with the conductive strands during interlacing operations. A soldering tool may be used to remove insulation from the conductive strands to expose conductive segments on the conductive strands. The soldering tool may be used to solder the conductive segments to the electrical component. The solder connections may be located in grooves in the electrical component. An encapsulation tool may dispense encapsulation material in the grooves to encapsulate the solder connections. After the electrical component is electrically connected to the conductive strands, the insertion tool may position and release the electrical component in the gap. A component retention tool may temporarily be used to retain the electrical component in the gap as interlacing operations continue.

Abstract: A system and method for channel bonding is disclosed. The system and method enable transmission of data across multiple connections using multiple network interfaces. Further, the system and method are configured to handle slow or problematic connections and are configured to dynamically modify the bit rate of one or more media data streams.

Abstract: A system and method for channel bonding is disclosed. The system and method enable transmission of data across multiple connections using multiple network interfaces. Further, the system and method are configured to handle slow or problematic connections and are configured to dynamically modify the bit rate of one or more media data streams.

Abstract: This invention comprises an inflatable cooler having an inflatable container and an inflatable lid. Secured to the bottom wall of the inflatable container is a reinforcing member for supporting the weight of objects carried by the container. The reinforcing member may be removable and foldable, to facilitate storage when the cooler is deflated. The shape of the container and lid is maintained as desired by one or more support strips secured within the walls of the container and within the lid.