Abstract: A method and a networking device for transmitting an information stream are provided. The method is executable by a router. The router and a device are located on-board a vehicle and communicatively coupled by an on-board LAN. The router is communicatively coupled to external systems. The method comprises: establishing a first channel between the device and a first external system by using the on-board LAN; transmitting, via the first channel, the information stream; monitoring decision metrics associated with external systems; identifying a second external system to be prioritized over the first external system; switching from the first to a second channel, the switching being seamless to a user, the switching comprising establishing the second channel between the device and the second external system by using the on-board LAN, storing a portion of the information stream; and transmitting via the second channel, the information stream without interruption during the switching.

Abstract: A method and a networking device for transmitting an information stream are provided. The method is executable by a router. The router and a device are located on-board a vehicle and communicatively coupled by an on-board LAN. The router is communicatively coupled to external systems. The method comprises: establishing a first channel between the device and a first external system by using the on-board LAN; transmitting, via the first channel, the information stream; monitoring decision metrics associated with external systems; identifying a second external system to be prioritized over the first external system; switching from the first to a second channel, the switching being seamless to a user, the switching comprising establishing the second channel between the device and the second external system by using the on-board LAN, storing a portion of the information stream; and transmitting via the second channel, the information stream without interruption during the switching.

Abstract: A mounting fixture for connecting pipettes of various sizes to the air channel of a pipettor comprises a tubular nose having a proximate end secured to the pipettor and an open distal end. A resilient retainer lines the interior of the tubular nose. The retainer has an axial passageway communicating at its entry and exit openings respectively with the open distal end of the tubular nose and with the air channel of the pipettor. The passageway is tapered from a maximum diameter at its entry opening to a minimum diameter at its exit opening. The entry opening is sized to axially receive the largest of the pipettes and the sleeve is internally configured to resiliently grip differently sized pipettes inserted therein at different locations along the length thereof. A stabilizing member is provided at the open distal end of the tubular nose. The stabilizing member is configured to radially confine and support pipettes received in the axial passageway of the resilient retainer.