Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for paying a worker (employee, contractor, etc.) soon after that worker's shift. An application on an employee's mobile computing device allows that worker to receive offers to receive their pay based on employer provided shift or pay details, details of their rate of pay in a database or to declare the duration of a shift worked. Once the shift is over, a first server calculates the worker's pay for that shift or pay based on data from a first database and on data regarding the shift or pay details. A portion of the worker's pay for the shift is then transferred to an account that the worker has and which is tracked by a second server in communication with a second database.

Abstract: A method and system for automatically generating targeted promotional offers for specific subscribers to an Internet based service. A database that stores details regarding subscriber purchases is accessed for purchased items data relating to a specific subscriber's purchases. This purchased items data is then analyzed to determine the specific subscriber's buying patterns. From this analysis of what the specific subscriber has previously purchased, a suitable item or service is determined to be offered to the specific subscriber to the Internet based service. The promotional offer may be made in conjunction with the gathering of customer or survey feedback data by way of questionnaires.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining relative business volume for a given time frame between a specific retail establishment and other comparable retail establishments. A database storing retail transactions for multiple retail establishments is accessed for data relating to retail transactions for a specific retail establishment. These transactions are for a specific time period in question. Retail transactions for other retail establishments that are comparable to the specific retail establishment are also retrieved for the same time period. These transactions for the other establishments are then aggregated to render the data anonymous. The aggregated data is then processed on a per-retail establishment basis and compared to the data for the specific retail establishment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the processing of payments to retail establishments using mobile computing devices. A user of a mobile computer device takes a digital image of a specific bar code at a retail establishment. A token is then derived from the bar code and the token is transmitted by the device to a server with whom the device and its user are registered with. The retail establishment packages the details regarding the proposed purchase by the user along with a token derived from the same bar code. The retail establishment then sends the package to the same server. The server then checks the two tokens received and, if they match, then the server effects payment from one of the user's payment options to the retail establishment. Both the user and the retail establishment are then notified of the payment.

Abstract: A method and system for automatically generating targeted promotional offers for specific subscribers to an Internet based service. A database that stores details regarding subscriber purchases is accessed for purchased items data relating to a specific subscriber's purchases. This purchased items data is then analyzed to determine the specific subscriber's buying patterns. From this analysis of what the specific subscriber has previously purchased, a suitable item or service is determined to be offered to the specific subscriber to the Internet based service. The promotional offer may be made in conjunction with the gathering of customer or survey feedback data by way of questionnaires.

Abstract: A method for conveying a sheet includes guiding an electrically charged sheet pneumatically along a desired path, continuously detecting a charge distribution on the sheet, and reducing a positional deviation of the sheet from the desired path by actuating at least one actuating element influencing the position in dependence on the charge distribution. An apparatus for conveying a sheet includes a control device for the position of the sheet and a sensor connected to the control device for detecting an electric field present on the sheet. The method and apparatus permit the sheet to be guided with small deviations from the desired path.

Abstract: A method for conveying a sheet includes guiding an electrically charged sheet pneumatically along a desired path, continuously detecting a charge distribution on the sheet, and reducing a positional deviation of the sheet from the desired path by actuating at least one actuating element influencing the position in dependence on the charge distribution. An apparatus for conveying a sheet includes a control device for the position of the sheet and a sensor connected to the control device for detecting an electric field present on the sheet. The method and apparatus permit the sheet to be guided with small deviations from the desired path.

Abstract: A printing press contains a sheet guiding device which has an edge. The comb-shaped edge is composed at least partially of a material which is substantially not electrically conductive. This material is advantageous with regard to the configuration of a discharging device disposed in the region of the edge, which discharging device serves to discharge the printing material sheets.

Abstract: Provided are a method and system for automatically generating survey questions, receiving customer response feedback, and associating the feedback with purchase information. Purchase information is stored at the time of purchase and the customer is given an identifier for the purchase. Then, at the customer's convenience, either at the point of sale or through a networked computer, the customer can provide responses to questions that are automatically generated based on the items purchased, preferences and previous feedback. Survey questions are displayed and feedback responses are stored, analyzed and associated with purchase information in real time.

Abstract: A process for waste liquid-free processing of residues of chlorosilane distillations, wherein the residue is allowed to react with liquid hydrochloric acid accompanied by the release of hydrogen chloride, the resulting reaction mixture is allowed to coagulate, the solid phase is separated and dried and heat-treated, and the liquid phase and the condensed gaseous constituents are recycled into the process.

Abstract: A residue from the production of chlorosilanes from raw silicon is treated with steam and aditionally with nitrogen-oxygen mixtures. The resulting residue has a lower chloride content.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the processing of the residues that occur in the production of chlorosilane. The processing is performed by the separation of the residual chlorosilanes, followed by hydrolysis of these residues with water vapor. The water vapor used has a temperature between 100.degree. and 300.degree. C. and additionally contains hydrogen chloride. The hydrolysis residues occurring in the present method have an extremely small chloride content and can be transported, if desired, directly to a dump. The hydrogen chloride that is released can be absorbed in water and removed as hydrochloric acid or can be desorbed for further technical use. Preferably it is reused for chlorosilane production.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the cleavage of chlorosiloxanes in the gas phase at temperatures between 350 and 1450.degree. C. to form chlorosilanes and silicon dioxide as reaction products. The claimed process is preferably performed in the presence of metallic silicon or ferrosilicon. The procedure can be combined with the large-scale technical production of chlorosilanes by the chlorination or hydrochlorination of silicon. The inventive process makes it possible to perform the chlorination or hydrochlorination of silicon with the formation of chlorosilanes in an increased yield while reducing the formation of by-products.