Abstract: Data migration between Home Location Registers (HLR) may be performed because another HLR platform better suits business needs due to its performance, or because the provider chooses to move to another make, model, or manufacturer, or may be the result of a combination of rationales. Data migration is ideally executed with minimal interruption of service to the customers of the telecommunications provider. The systems and methods disclosed herein provide an automated, repeatable manner of migrating data between HLR platforms using a flat source file created for each table from the original HLR platform being transferred. A series of scripts is created and run and if a step in the process or function of the system is not correctly executed, that source file and/or the series of scripts is edited or otherwise reviewed instead of re-downloading new data from the original HLR platform.

Abstract: The invention is a mounting frame 20 configured and arranged for positioning a workpiece 22 in an automated computerized embroidery machine 24. The mounting frame 20 is provided to replace the prior art hoop frame system. The mounting frame 24 supports a workpiece 22 disposed on the adhesive side 34 of the adhesive backing material 32. The mounting frame 24 is formed from sheet metal to include an upper surface 36 having an aperture 38 that extends downward through the mounting frame 24 to a mirror image, opposing lower surface 42 to define an open primary sewing field 40. With this configuration, the lower surface 42 is adapted to receive thereon adhesive backing material 32 oriented so that the adhesive side 34 is facing upward to adhere to the lower surface 42 to cover the primary sewing field 40.