Abstract: A method for open-loop person to person payments comprises: receiving, from a sender computing device, a transaction request message including an identifier of a recipient, a selection of a payment device, and a payment amount; determining, based on the identifier, a registration status of the recipient; if the recipient is registered: determining, from the identifier of the recipient, an account of the recipient, and initiating a request to a payment network to effect a transfer of the payment amount from an account associated with the selected payment device to an account of the recipient; if the recipient is unregistered, effecting a transfer of the payment amount from an account associated with the selected payment device to an escrow account, and transmitting, to the recipient based on the identifier, a payment notification message, said payment notification message including a link for the recipient to register to receive the payment amount.

Abstract: A method for open-loop person to person payments comprises: receiving, from a sender computing device, a transaction request message including an identifier of a recipient, a selection of a payment device, and a payment amount; determining, based on the identifier, a registration status of the recipient; if the recipient is registered: determining, from the identifier of the recipient, an account of the recipient, and initiating a request to a payment network to effect a transfer of the payment amount from an account associated with the selected payment device to an account of the recipient; if the recipient is unregistered, effecting a transfer of the payment amount from an account associated with the selected payment device to an escrow account, and transmitting, to the recipient based on the identifier, a payment notification message, said payment notification message including a link for the recipient to register to receive the payment amount.

Abstract: A fixture for locating the position of an antenna. The fixture includes a base having a target mounting structure, a target rod defining a target and an engagement structure for mounting the base on the antenna. The engagement structure is configured to align the target mounting structure of the base with a center of the antenna. The target mounting structure configured to support the target rod with the axis of the target rod aligned with a center of the antenna. The target mounting structure further configured to allow axial movement of the target rod.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement composed of phytosterols, anti-oxidants, and other complexes, including essential fatty acids, amino acids, peptides, proline rich polypeptides and digestive enzymes is described. The nutritional supplement may be used by individuals suffering from or at risk of developing immune system diseases; breast cancer, colon and prostate cancer; HIV infection; high cholesterol; or enlarged prostate. In the preferred form, the invention comprises phytosterols and antioxidants, together with essential fatty acids derived from amino acids, short chain peptides, proline rich polypeptides and digestive enzymes, and a microcellulose filler.

Abstract: A nutritional supplement composed of phytosterols, anti-oxidants, and other complexes, including essential fatty acids, amino acids, peptides, proline rich polypeptides and digestive enzymes is described. The nutritional supplement may be used by individuals suffering from or at risk of developing immune system diseases; breast cancer, colon and prostate cancer; HIV infection; high cholesterol; or enlarged prostate. In the preferred form, the invention comprises phytosterols and antioxidants, together with essential fatty acids derived from amino acids, short chain peptides, proline rich polypeptides and digestive enzymes, and a microcellulose filler.

Abstract: Generally, the invention is a dry stack building block for constructing a masonry wall. The dry stack unit has a front section having an outer surface, an inner surface, a bottom surface, and a top surface. The dry stack unit also has a rear section substantially parallel to the front section having an outer surface, an inner surface, a bottom surface, and a top surface. Two or more webs coupling the inner surface of the front section to the inner surface of the rear section have a top surface and a bottom surface. Two or more pairs of lugs may extend above the top surface of the front section and the top surface of the rear section. Each pair of lugs may have a first lug offset from a second lug in an axis perpendicular to the inner surfaces of the front section and the back section.

Abstract: A work machine communication system for providing cellular network communications on a work machine includes a work machine controller configured to control at least one operation of a work machine. The system may also include a gateway device including a Web server, the Web server being configured to provide bidirectional transfer of information to and from the work machine controller. The system may further include a cellular communication device configured to provide bidirectional transfer of the information between the gateway device and a cellular network.

Abstract: A method for gathering user-selected parameters in a work machine environment includes receiving a set of parameters associated with a work machine controller and providing the received set of parameters to a user interface. The user interface may be configured to allow a user to select one or more parameters from among the received set of parameters. The method may also include receiving operation data based on the one or more parameters selected by the user, wherein the operation data reflects an aspect associated with an operation of the work machine.

Abstract: Generally, the invention is a dry stack building block for constructing a masonry wall. The dry stack unit has a front section having an outer surface, an inner surface, a bottom surface, and a top surface. The dry stack unit also has a rear section substantially parallel to the front section having an outer surface, an inner surface, a bottom surface, and a top surface. Two or more webs coupling the inner surface of the front section to the inner surface of the rear section have a top surface and a bottom surface. Two or more pairs of lugs may extend above the top surface of the front section and the top surface of the rear section. Each pair of lugs may have a first lug offset from a second lug in an axis perpendicular to the inner surfaces of the front section and the back section.

Abstract: A data system for work machines is disclosed. The data system has a first communication device associated with a first work machine, and a second communication device associated with a second work machine. The data system also has an offboard system in communication with the first and second communication devices. The offboard system is configured to request a first data transmission from the first work machine in response to a second data transmission being received from the second work machine.

Abstract: An electronic mail system for a work machine is disclosed. The system includes a controller configured to affect at least one operation of the work machine. The system also includes at least one communicator operatively connected with the controller and configured to communicate at least one signal with the controller. The system further includes a server configured to communicate electronic mail between the controller and a user.

Abstract: A clock synchronized control system includes a controller configured to control at least one function of a work machine. The controller may also be configured to select a clock source from among a plurality of external clock sources based on a predetermined order. The controller may be further configured to obtain information from the selected clock source. The controller may also be configured to use the obtained information to affect the at least one function of the work machine.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that process service requests associated with one or more work machines. In one embodiment, a process is disclosed that includes receiving status information associated with operations of the first work machine and analyzing a first work machine flow sequence associated with the first work machine based on the status information. Based on the analysis, a service request is generated. To fulfill the service request, the process may include modifying a second work machine flow sequence associated with a second work machine.

Abstract: A method is performed to collect information in a work machine including an on-board data link connecting a wireless device and at least one on-board module. The process includes providing a first operational mode for the wireless device that allows the wireless device to perform a first set of operations on data associated with the at least one on-board module and providing a second operational mode for the wireless device that allows the wireless device to perform a second set of operations on the data associated with the at least one on-board module, wherein the second set of operations is a subset of the first set of operations. The process also determines an operational mode for the wireless device based on predetermined criteria and configures the wireless device based on the determined operational mode. Further, the process includes operating the wireless device in either the first or second operational mode based on the configuring.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for utilize a work machine having a radio frequency device. The system includes a radio frequency reader that transmits a radio frequency signal over a first communication channel to the radio frequency device when the work machine travels within range of the radio frequency reader. The radio frequency device generates a trigger signal in response to the radio frequency signal, and an interface control system receives the trigger signal from the radio frequency device and performs a predetermined programmed function associated with the work machine based on information included in the trigger signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that enable one or more work machines to control operations of one or more remote work machines. In one embodiment, the systems and methods perform a process including determining a first type of first work machine performing first operations in a work environment and determining a second type of second work machine performing second operations in the work environment. Based on the first and second type of the first and second work machines, a selected second operation that the first work machine can control is determined. Subsequently, the first work machine may adjust the selected second operation while the first work machine performs the first operations.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for performing a process of exchanging display data between work machines. In one embodiment, the process includes displaying, at a first work machine, first display data associated with operations of the first work machine and sending the first display data to a second work machine. The first display data is then displayed at the second work machine. Further, the process includes generating, at the second work machine, feedback data based on the first display data and generating second display data based on the feedback data. The second display data is sent from the second work machine to the first work machine. The second display data is displayed at both the first work machine and the second work machine.

Abstract: Generally, the invention is a dry stack building block for constructing a masonry wall. The dry stack unit has a front section having an outer surface, an inner surface, a bottom surface, and a top surface. The dry stack unit also has a rear section substantially parallel to the front section having an outer surface, an inner surface, a bottom surface, and a top surface. Two or more webs coupling the inner surface of the front section to the inner surface of the rear section have a top surface and a bottom surface. Two or more pairs of lugs may extend above the top surface of the front section and the top surface of the rear section. Each pair of lugs may have a first lug offset from a second lug in an axis perpendicular to the inner surfaces of the front section and the back section.

Abstract: A system and method for providing indexed work machine utilization data. The system implementing the method includes an operator identification device for identifying an operator of a work machine based on operator identification data and a work data collection device for collecting work data related to the work machine. A first processing device indexes the collected work data to the operator identification data and a communication device transmits the indexed work data and operator identification data to a second processing device. The second processing device receives the indexed work data and the operator identification data and provides operator utilization metrics based on the indexed work data that reflect a quantitative performance value associated with at least one of the work machine and operator.

Abstract: A system and method for utilizing interchangeable communication modules includes a work machine having an interface module for connecting a plurality of communication modules. An interface control system, including an electronic component connected to the interface module, detects the connection of at least one of the plurality of communication modules and loads a software driver for operating the at least one of the plurality of communication modules.