Abstract: An Automatic Route Selection (ARS) method and system for telephone calls. Routing is based upon a variety of factors using both digit analysis and table lookups. Calls are routed based on factors such as call type, call priority, and actual call costs defined in a rate table. With the present invention routing based on a variety of factors can be applied by the system administrator to achieve a cost efficient and cost-effective routing plan. An important factor that is used to route calls is the profile of the caller's history of usage. With a sliding window of recent calls, it is possible to estimate the expected hold time (duration) of a new call being placed in order to determine the most cost-effective route for that call.

Abstract: A support stand that allows a decorative display of a balloon in combination with flowers, wine, or any object that the user chooses to include. The device includes a support structure utilized in combination with a netting and a balloon. The support structure includes an upper disk attached to a lower disk by means of four elongated rods. The upper disk includes a large central hole to receive and support the balloon. The lower disk is essentially solid, but includes a plurality of radial slots. The slots are used to receive and secure a net or other fabric used as a cover to hold the balloon in place. The rods of the support structure define an interior display space that may be used to hold flowers, a bottle of wine, or some other object intended for display with the balloon stand.