Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a media transition unit for altering orientation and/or direction of travel of media that defines a first edge and a second edge, which is shorter than the first edge. The media transition unit includes a first module having a first sensor and a first conveyor belt, and a second module having a second sensor and a second conveyor belt. The first module receives the media traveling along a first direction perpendicular to the first edge. The received media is detected by the first sensor that prompts the first conveyor belt to transport the media at a first speed in a second direction perpendicular to the second edge. Upon detecting the media adjacent to the second module, the second sensor prompts the second conveyor belt to transport the media at a second speed along the second direction. The second speed exceeds the first speed.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a media transition unit for altering orientation and/or direction of travel of media that defines a first edge and a second edge, which is shorter than the first edge. The media transition unit includes a first module having a first sensor and a first conveyor belt, and a second module having a second sensor and a second conveyor belt. The first module receives the media traveling along a first direction perpendicular to the first edge. The received media is detected by the first sensor that prompts the first conveyor belt to transport the media at a first speed in a second direction perpendicular to the second edge. Upon detecting the media adjacent to the second module, the second sensor prompts the second conveyor belt to transport the media at a second speed along the second direction. The second speed exceeds the first speed.

Abstract: A system and method for allocating services is disclosed. A broker records a capability, for providing a service, and a demanded amount of resources for providing the services from at least one provider. A consumer requests a desired quality of service from the broker. The broker, using the demanded amount of resources and recorded capability, determines if the desired quality of service can be provided. If the broker can satisfy the request, the broker issues a certificate to the consumer, and the consumer provides the certificate directly to the provider to authorize provision of the service at the desired quality of service. If not, the broker generates a counter-offered quality of service that corresponds to the available amount for resources for accomplishing the service. In response, the consumer either rejects the counter-offered quality of service or accepts the counter-offer and receives a certificate for the counter-offered quality of service.