Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing network traffic are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for optimizing the performance of a plurality of networks includes a first terminal device, a traffic steering controller, and a terminal traffic steering agent. The traffic steering controller may be configured to receive user profiles, terminal metrics and network performance metrics and create traffic steering rules based on the user profiles, terminal metrics, and network performance. The terminal traffic steering agent may be configured to receive traffic steering rules from the traffic steering controller and direct a virtual network switch based on the traffic steering rules. The virtual network switch may be configured to handle network traffic at a virtual network interface and, based on directions received from the traffic steering controller, exchange network traffic at least at a physical interface of at least one of the plurality of access networks.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing network traffic are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for optimizing the performance of a plurality of networks includes a first terminal device, a traffic steering controller, and a terminal traffic steering agent. The traffic steering controller may be configured to receive user profiles, terminal metrics and network performance metrics and create traffic steering rules based on the user profiles, terminal metrics, and network performance. The terminal traffic steering agent may be configured to receive traffic steering rules from the traffic steering controller and direct a virtual network switch based on the traffic steering rules. The virtual network switch may be configured to handle network traffic at a virtual network interface and, based on directions received from the traffic steering controller, exchange network traffic at least at a physical interface of at least one of the plurality of access networks.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing network traffic are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for optimizing the performance of a plurality of networks includes a first terminal device, a traffic steering controller, and a terminal traffic steering agent. The traffic steering controller may be configured to receive user profiles, terminal metrics and network performance metrics and create traffic steering rules based on the user profiles, terminal metrics, and network performance. The terminal traffic steering agent may be configured to receive traffic steering rules from the traffic steering controller and direct a virtual network switch based on the traffic steering rules. The virtual network switch may be configured to handle network traffic at a virtual network interface and, based on directions received from the traffic steering controller, exchange network traffic at least at a physical interface of at least one of the plurality of access networks.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing network traffic are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for optimizing the performance of a plurality of networks includes a first terminal device, a traffic steering controller, and a terminal traffic steering agent. The traffic steering controller may be configured to receive user profiles and network performance metrics and create traffic steering rules based on the user profiles and network metrics. The terminal traffic steering agent may be configured to receive traffic steering rules from the traffic steering controller and direct a virtual network switch based on the traffic steering rules. The virtual network switch may be configured to receive network traffic at a virtual network interface and, based on directions received from the traffic steering controller, forward the network traffic to a physical interface of at least one of the plurality of networks.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing network traffic are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for optimizing the performance of a plurality of networks includes a first terminal device, a traffic steering controller, and a terminal traffic steering agent. The traffic steering controller may be configured to receive user profiles and network performance metrics and create traffic steering rules based on the user profiles and network metrics. The terminal traffic steering agent may be configured to receive traffic steering rules from the traffic steering controller and direct a virtual network switch based on the traffic steering rules. The virtual network switch may be configured to receive network traffic at a virtual network interface and, based on directions received from the traffic steering controller, forward the network traffic to a physical interface of at least one of the plurality of networks.

Abstract: A web-based endoscope management system and method for managing, scheduling and tracking in real-time the processing of endoscopy equipment in a single site or across multiple sites. The system allows various useful information relating to the managed endoscopy equipment and its processing history (such as equipment status, equipment movement, equipment repair history, cost and procedural efficiencies, what individuals have processed or come into contact with the equipment) to be tracked and analyzed. The system incorporates a user display and prompt to assist users in following the proper processing and cleaning protocols (preparation, pre-cleaning, automated reprocessing, repair, etc.) for the equipment. The system uses a color-coded display so that pertinent information can be seen at a glance. This system is used in conjunction with a suitable color-coded labeling scheme to reduce the possibility that users will process the wrong equipment or improperly store it.

Abstract: A web-based endoscope management system and method for managing, scheduling and tracking in real-time the processing of endoscopy equipment in a single site or across multiple sites. The system allows various useful information relating to the managed endoscopy equipment and its processing history (such as equipment status, equipment movement, equipment repair history, cost and procedural efficiencies, what individuals have processed or come into contact with the equipment) to be tracked and analyzed. The system incorporates a user display and prompt to assist users in following the proper processing and cleaning protocols (preparation, pre-cleaning, automated reprocessing, repair, etc.) for the equipment. The system uses a colour-coded display so that pertinent information can be seen at a glance. This system is used in conjunction with a suitable colour-coded labeling scheme to reduce the possibility that users will process the wrong equipment or improperly store it.

Abstract: A method of task and memory assistance using a mobile communication device can include storing a profile of a user and determining a task to be performed by the user based on the user profile. The method can also include notifying the mobile communication device of the task. The method can further include providing sensory indicators in an increasing order of intervention until an acknowledgement is received from user, or for a predetermined number of notifications.

Abstract: A method of remote surveillance and assisted care using a mobile communication device can include determining a location of a user. The method can also include adjusting at least one camera according to the location, and capturing an image of an area around the location. Further, the method can include transmitting the image to a remote information processing system.

Abstract: An amusement device for providing a printout to a user after the user throws a coin or token into the amusement device. The amusement device includes a base having an interior, a top, a bottom. The top of the base has depression extending towards the bottom of the base. The depression has an opening into the interior of the base. A computer is provided for generating a message. A printer is provided for printing a printout of the message generated by the computer. A switch is provided for selectively activating the computer to generate the message. The switch has an actuator provided in the base which is positioned adjacent the opening of the depression such that passage of an item through the opening of the depression actuates the actuator.