Abstract: Techniques are described for determining when and how to re-route toll-free calls around a core telephony network experiencing significant disruptions. A core telephony network of a telephony service provider is monitored for anomalies. Upon detecting an anomaly, it is determined whether the anomaly is significant enough to warrant re-routing inbound toll-free calls around the core telephony network. The re-routing process comprises accessing an industry registry database including a plurality of toll-free numbers (TFNs) associated with a routing template comprising the instructions for routing toll-free calls. The routing template instructions may be switched to re-direct toll-free calls associated with one or more specific TFNs to a particular carrier. Within that particular carrier, the routing instructions may be switched to re-direct the toll-free calls away from the service provider's core telephony network to a network bypass cloud platform.

Abstract: Arrangements (e.g., apparatus, method, machine-readable medium, chipset, etc.) guiding selection of a gateway to which to present a hand-off request for an outgoing communication session, including: referencing a gateway database storing gateway data for gateways of plural communication carriers, respectively, the gateway data of each subject gateway including an IP address and at least one connection efficiency value for the subject gateway; and considering connection efficiency values of ones of the gateways of the plural communication carriers in the gateway database according to a predetermined selection criteria, to form an output instruction which guides selection of at least one gateway to which to present the hand-off request.

Abstract: Arrangements (e.g., apparatus, method, machine-readable medium, chipset, etc.) guiding selection of a gateway to which to present a hand-off request for an outgoing communication session, including: referencing a gateway database storing gateway data for gateways of plural communication carriers, respectively, the gateway data of each subject gateway including an IP address and at least one connection efficiency value for the subject gateway; and considering connection efficiency values of ones of the gateways of the plural communication carriers in the gateway database according to a predetermined selection criteria, to form an output instruction which guides selection of at least one gateway to which to present the hand-off request.

Abstract: An improved grommet assembly for repairing a sandal having a foot retainer attached to a sole at least one terminus of the foot retainer includes a flange having a cross-sectional width substantially greater than a cross-sectional width of the at least one terminus. A bore extends axially through the flange, defining an opening of sufficient size to accommodate insertion of the terminus therethrough. A securing mechanism adapted and constructed to secure the grommet to the at least one terminus. The flange can be used in association with a sandal repair kit.

Abstract: An improved grommet assembly for repairing a sandal having a foot retainer attached to a sole at least one terminus of the foot retainer includes a flange having a cross-sectional width substantially greater than a cross-sectional width of the at least one terminus. A bore extends axially through the flange, defining an opening of sufficient size to accommodate insertion of the terminus therethrough. A securing mechanism adapted and constructed to secure the grommet to the at least one terminus. The flange can be used in association with a sandal repair kit.

Abstract: A Virtual Fixture includes 3 main components, Base Plate, Riser Base, & Riser. The Base Plate is connected to the Base Riser by a threaded rod, a coupler, and a pivot with locking device. The Riser is attached to the Riser Base with circular slots for additional rotation ability. The Riser has a threaded rob and coupler which holds a tooling sphere or similar probe. The Base Plate has multiple slots for different configurations to use multiple probes. This enables user to locate, part or component, for quality inspection using datum target points.