Abstract: Techniques are provided for assigning extension numbers to Internet Protocol (IP) telephony devices. The techniques include receiving a message from the IP telephony device requesting that an extension be assigned. A port identifier of a port in which the IP telephony device is coupled is determined. Extension numbers are fixed for specific ports. Thus, an extension number for the port identifier of the port is determined. The extension number is then assigned to the IP telephony device. For example, a MAC address for the IP phone is assigned to the extension number.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for identifying end devices and automatically configuring associated network settings. Preferred implementations of the invention do not require users to manually identify connection types (e.g., RFID, IPphone, manufacturing device, etc.) or to manually configure the network device. Accordingly, such implementations allow automatic switch configuration, even for devices that use inconsistent protocols and/or protocols that are not well known. Some methods of the invention employ DHCP options combined with traffic snooping to identify devices and automatically apply appropriate switch port configuration.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for identifying end devices and automatically configuring associated network settings. Preferred implementations of the invention do not require users to manually identify connection types (e.g., RFID, IPphone, manufacturing device, etc.) or to manually configure the network device. Accordingly, such implementations allow automatic switch configuration, even for devices that use inconsistent protocols and/or protocols that are not well known. Some methods of the invention employ DHCP options combined with traffic snooping to identify devices and automatically apply appropriate switch port configuration.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for identifying end devices and automatically configuring associated network settings. Preferred implementations of the invention do not require users to manually identify connection types (e.g., RFID, IPphone, manufacturing device, etc.) or to manually configure the network device. Accordingly, such implementations allow automatic switch configuration, even for devices that use inconsistent protocols and/or protocols that are not well known. Some methods of the invention employ DHCP options combined with traffic snooping to identify devices and automatically apply appropriate switch port configuration.

Abstract: A method and system for transferring audio content to a telephone-switching system is provided. The telephone-switching system receives the audio content from a source. Thereafter, the telephone-switching system authenticates the source. The telephone-switching system also authenticates the audio content. Thereafter, the telephone-switching system stores the audio content in a file directory of the telephone-switching system.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for locating, identifying and provisioning devices in a network. According to some implementations of the invention, a combination of EPC code information and existing networking standards form the basis of identifying and provisioning methods. For example, location information included in a DHCPDISCOVER request can be used to determine appropriate configurations for networked devices. In some such implementations, the location information is read from an RFID tag near the networked device and is inserted in the DHCPDISCOVER request. The location information may include any type of absolute or relative coordinate, positioning, cartographic or similar information and/or information from which such information may be derived.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for locating, identifying and provisioning devices in a network. According to some implementations of the invention, a combination of EPC code information and existing networking standards form the basis of identifying and provisioning methods. For example, first location information included in a DHCPDISCOVER request can be used to determine appropriate configurations for networked devices. In some such implementations, the first location information is read from an RFID tag near the networked device and is inserted in the DHCPDISCOVER request. The first location information may include any type of absolute or relative coordinate, positioning, cartographic or similar information and/or information from which such information may be derived. Second location information, which may be a logical name, is provided to the device. If the device is an RFID reader, the second location information may be included with reads from RFID tags that are transmitted from the RFID reader.

Abstract: Compositions and methods including a bioactive compound and a triazine compound comprising: formula (I) or formula (II) and proton tautomers and salts thereof . Each R2 is independently selected from any electron donating group, electron withdrawing group and electron neutral group. R3 is selected from the group consisting of substituted heteroaromatic rings, unsubstituted heteroaromatic rings, substituted heterocyclic rings, and unsubstituted heterocyclic rings, that are linked to the triazine group through a nitrogen atom within a ring of R3.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for assigning extension numbers to Internet Protocol (IP) telephony devices. The techniques include receiving a message from the IP telephony device requesting that an extension be assigned. A port identifier of a port in which the IP telephony device is coupled is determined. Extension numbers are fixed for specific ports. Thus, an extension number for the port identifier of the port is determined. The extension number is then assigned to the IP telephony device. For example, a MAC address for the IP phone is assigned to the extension number.

Abstract: Electronic devices that include an acene-thiophene copolymer and methods of making such electronic devices are described. More specifically, the acene-thiophene copolymer has attached silylethynyl groups. The copolymer can be used, for example, in a semiconductor layer or in a layer positioned between a first electrode and a second electrode.

Abstract: Acene-thiophene copolymers with attached silylethynyl groups are provided that can be used in electronic devices. The copolymers are often soluble in common organic solvents and can be part of a coating composition.

Abstract: Acene-thiophene copolymers are provided that can be used in electronic devices.

Abstract: Electronic devices that include an acene-thiophene copolymer and methods of making such electronic devices are described. The acene-thiophene copolymer can be used, for example, in a semiconductor layer or in a layer positioned between a first electrode and a second electrode.

Abstract: A transistor is provided comprising: a substrate; a gate electrode; a semiconducting material not located between the substrate and the gate electrode; a source electrode in contact with the semiconducting material; a drain electrode in contact with the semiconducting material; and a dielectric material in contact with the gate electrode and the semiconducting material; wherein the semiconducting material comprises: 1-99.9% by weight of a polymer having a dielectric constant at 1 kHz of greater than 3.3; 0.1-99% by weight of a functionalized pentacene compound as described herein.

Abstract: A method is provided for making a thin film transistor comprising the steps of: providing a substrate; applying a gate electrode ink by inkjet printing; applying a dielectric ink over by inkjet printing; applying a semiconductor ink by inkjet printing; and applying a source and drain electrode ink by inkjet printing. In some embodiments the semiconductor ink comprises a solvent and a semiconducting material comprising: 1-99.9% by weight of a polymer; and 0.1-99% by weight of a functionalized pentacene compound as described herein.

Abstract: 6,13-bis(thienyl)pentacene compounds are described that can be used as a semiconductor material. Semiconductor devices that contain the 6,13-bis(thienyl)pentacene compounds and methods of making such semiconductor devices are also described.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices are described that include a semiconductor layer that comprises a perfluoroether acyl oligothiophene compound, preferably an ?,?-bis-perfluoroether acyl oligothiophene compound. Additionally, methods of making semiconductor devices are described that include depositing a semiconductor layer that contains a perfluoroether acyl oligothiophene compound, preferably an ?,?-bis(2-perfluoroether acyl oligothiophene compound.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices are described that include a semiconductor layer that comprises a perfluoroether acyl oligothiophene compound, preferably an ?,?-bis-perfluoroether acyl oligothiophene compound. Additionally, methods of making semiconductor devices are described that include depositing a semiconductor layer that contains a perfluoroether acyl oligothiophene compound, preferably an ?,?-bis(2-perfluoroether acyl oligothiophene compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing substituted pentacene compounds comprises the step of cyclizing substituted bis(benzyl)phthalic acids using an acid composition comprising trifluoromethanesulfonic acid, the substituted bis(benzyl)phthalic acids being represented by the following general formulas: wherein each R (that is, each of the groups R1 through R8) is independently an electron-donating group, a halogen atom, a hydrogen atom, or a combination thereof.