Abstract: An apparatus includes a container having an interior configured to contain a beverage, and a base configured to support the container on a support surface. A first coupler is mounted to the container. A pod having a second coupler is configured to couple with the first coupler while the pod is located in the interior of the container. The pod physically contacts the beverage and can be configured to rotate within the container.

Abstract: An apparatus for regulating a temperature of a fluid inside a container, and aerating and dispensing the fluid from the container is disclosed. The apparatus has a body that contacts the fluid inside the container. The apparatus includes an axis, a cavity, a fluid inlet, and an air outlet. A second fluid is located and sealed inside the cavity. An aerator separates the fluid inlet from the air outlet. The aerator includes a channel to the fluid inlet through which fluid flows out of the aerator, an air inlet through which air flows to the air outlet and into the container, and a passage from the air inlet into the channel to aerate the fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus for regulating a temperature of a fluid inside a container, and aerating and dispensing the fluid from the container is disclosed. The apparatus has a body that contacts the fluid inside the container. The apparatus includes an axis, a cavity, a fluid inlet, and an air outlet. A second fluid is located and sealed inside the cavity. An aerator separates the fluid inlet from the air outlet. The aerator includes a channel to the fluid inlet through which fluid flows out of the aerator, an air inlet through which air flows to the air outlet and into the container, and a passage from the air inlet into the channel to aerate the fluid.

Abstract: A device for a beverage container may include a tubular member that is insulated and has an axis. The tubular member may further include an upper axial end and a lower axial end. Both the upper and lower axial ends can be open. The tubular member may be configured to receive and insulate the beverage container therein. The device may include a base. The base may be removably coupled to the lower axial end of the tubular member to close the lower axial end. The base may include an interior compartment containing a fluid permanently sealed therein. The fluid can have a freezing point of about 0° C. or less.

Abstract: A Packet Control Function (PCF) may not have enough knowledge about packet data arriving on a bearer path via a Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN) to appropriately decide how best to handle the packet data. Thus, the PDSN may provide bearer-specific information by encapsulating the packet data within the payload of a Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) frame, and for a requested feature, setting a protocol-type field in the header of the GRE frame indicating that the packet includes an attribute field, and adding an attribute field to the payload of the GRE packet to provide attribute data corresponding to the requested feature. The PCF may send an A-11 request to the PDSN indicating which features the PDSN is requested to enable. For example, for short data indication, the PCF may request the PDSN add to the GRE frame an attribute field containing attribute data indicating when a Short Data Burst is suitable.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a container having an interior configured to contain a beverage, and a base configured to support the container on a support surface. A first coupler is mounted to the container. A pod having a second coupler is configured to couple with the first coupler while the pod is located in the interior of the container. The pod physically contacts the beverage and can be configured to rotate within the container.

Abstract: A device for a beverage container may include a tubular member that is insulated and has an axis. The tubular member may further include an upper axial end and a lower axial end. Both the upper and lower axial ends can be open. The tubular member may be configured to receive and insulate the beverage container therein. The device may include a base. The base may be removably coupled to the lower axial end of the tubular member to close the lower axial end. The base may include an interior compartment containing a fluid permanently sealed therein. The fluid can have a freezing point of about 0° C. or less.

Abstract: The Packet Control Function (PCF) has limited knowledge about the nature of the packet data arriving on a bearer path connected via the Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN), and cannot make an intelligent decision on its own as to how best to handle the packet data. Thus, the PDSN provides bearer-specific information by classifying the priority of received packet data; encapsulating the packet data within the payload of a Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) frame; and for high priority packet data i) setting a protocol type field in the header of the GRE frame indicating said packet includes an attribute field; and ii) adding an attribute field to the payload of the GRE packet which provides an indication of said high priority data. Furthermore, the PCF can send an A-11 request to the PDSN indicating the features that the PCF is requesting the PDSN enable.

Abstract: The Packet Control Function (PCF) has limited knowledge about the nature of the packet data arriving on a bearer path connected via the Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN), and cannot make an intelligent decision on its own as to how best to handle the packet data. Thus, the PDSN provides bearer-specific information by classifying the priority of received packet data; encapsulating the packet data within the payload of a Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) frame; and for high priority packet data i) setting a protocol type field in the header of the GRE frame indicating said packet includes an attribute field; and ii) adding an attribute field to the payload of the GRE packet which provides an indication of said high priority data. Furthermore, the PCF can send an A-11 request to the PDSN indicating the features that the PCF is requesting the PDSN enable.

Abstract: The Packet Control Function (PCF) has limited knowledge about the nature of the packet data arriving on a bearer path connected via the Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN), and cannot make an intelligent decision on its own as to how best to handle the packet data. Thus, the PDSN provides bearer-specific information by classifying the priority of received packet data; encapsulating the packet data within the payload of a Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) frame; and for high priority packet data i) setting a protocol type field in the header of the GRE frame indicating said packet includes an attribute field; and ii) adding an attribute field to the payload of the GRE packet which provides an indication of said high priority data. Furthermore, the PCF can send an A-11 request to the PDSN indicating the features that the PCF is requesting the PDSN enable.

Abstract: The Packet Control Function (PCF) has limited knowledge about the nature of the packet data arriving on a bearer path connected via the Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN), and cannot make an intelligent decision on its own as to how best to handle the packet data. Thus, the PDSN provides bearer-specific information by classifying the priority of received packet data; encapsulating the packet data within the payload of a Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) frame; and for high priority packet data i) setting a protocol type field in the header of the GRE frame indicating said packet includes an attribute field; and ii) adding an attribute field to the payload of the GRE packet which provides an indication of said high priority data. Furthermore, the PCF can send an A-11 request to the PDSN indicating the features that the PCF is requesting the PDSN enable.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a method and apparatus is presented for identifying packet-based applications in a packet-based network. As such, the packet-based applications may receive specialized treatment.

Abstract: The Packet Control Function (PCF) has limited knowledge about the nature of the packet data arriving on a bearer path connected via the Packet Data Serving Node (PDSN), and cannot make an intelligent decision on its own as to how best to handle the packet data. Thus, the PDSN provides bearer-specific information by classifying the priority of received packet data; encapsulating the packet data within the payload of a Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) frame; and for high priority packet data i) setting a protocol type field in the header of the GRE frame indicating said packet includes an attribute field; and ii) adding an attribute field to the payload of the GRE packet which provides an indication of said high priority data. Furthermore, the PCF can send an A-11 request to the PDSN indicating the features that the PCF is requesting the PDSN enable.