Abstract: A computer-implemented gifting system is proposed in which a computer system generates a gift card associated with a payment account of a giver. The gift card is transmitted to a recipient, who may present the gift card to a merchant to redeem the gift card. The payment account is debited only if and when the gift card is redeemed. Thus, the giver can give the gift card secure in the knowledge that he will only have to make a payment if the recipient uses the gift card. Preferably, the giver has the option to associate the gift card with a particular product, or a particular class of product, so that the giver can ensure that the gift card can only be redeemed for that product or class of products. Alternatively or additionally, the gift card may be associated with a predefined limit value, such that it can be redeemed for products only up to the predefined limit.

Abstract: An arm support mountable onto a video machine housing has a first portion configured for resting on a console of the video game machine without blocking the machine's interactive controls. An optional second portion is unitary connected to the first portion and extends downwardly therefrom, partially extending along the front of the machine. The contact surfaces of the support are soft and pliant, allowing reduction of stress on the user's hands, wrists and arms. An optional food support tray is secured to the first portion and provides support for auxiliary items within easy reach of the user.

Abstract: An arm support mountable onto a video machine housing has a first portion configured for resting on a console of the video game machine without blocking the machine's interactive controls. An optional second portion is unitary connected to the first portion and extends downwardly therefrom, partially extending along the front of the machine. The contact surfaces of the support are soft and pliant, allowing reduction of stress on the user's hands, wrists and arms. An optional food support tray is secured to the first portion and provides support for auxiliary items within easy reach of the user.

Abstract: Multiple cochannel AM signals received in an overloaded signal environment may be separated using RF data through a method of iterative projections.

Abstract: The invention is a reconcile system for providing data replication between a source system and a target system. The reconcile system includes a reconcile process that determines a recovery position for a failed or otherwise desynchronized target system, and purges queues of the reconcile system of stale transactions occurring before the recovery position, thereby ensuring synchronization between the source and target systems.

Abstract: Multiple cochannel AM signals received in an overloaded signal environment may be separated using RF data through a method of iterative projections.

Abstract: The invention relates to bar units suitable for dispensing of ice and holding bottles and other paraphernalia necessary for work of a bartender. The bar unit provides for a housing having an inclined bottom and vertically extending walls supportable from the floor by legs which can be adjusted in height through telescopically movable elements. A first insert positionable within the housing has an arcuate wall to allow for easy scooping of ice from the housing. The insert has a horizontal attachment formed to occupy the spandrel space forward from the arcuate wall, the horizontal attachment having a number of chambers in which bins for retaining various bartenders' paraphernalia can be positioned. The bins follow the general shape of the horizontal attachment. A substitute bottom plate is provided for positioning within the housing to reduce the chamber formed by the housing when the amount of ice stored in the bar unit needs to be reduced.