Abstract: A system, method, process, and mechanism for fulfilling multi-vendor orders within a drive-through complex with a vertical transport system that delivers the multi-vendor orders to pick-up stations located below the floors with the vendors. The system receives an order from a user device of a user, wherein the order includes at least two sub-orders. The sub-orders are processed based at least on the preparation times. The sub-orders are tracked and an available drive-through lane with an available pick-up station is determined for the order including the sub-orders. Notifications may be sent to a user or third party user for order pick-up. When the order is complete, it is consolidated and the order is transferred to the available pick-up station.

Abstract: A multi-player word linking board game apparatus configured to provide a turn style word-linking game wherein a winner is declared by not reaching a pre-determined “final grid.” The apparatus includes a foldable game board have a plurality of successively numbered grids and superimposed over a background containing a variety of associating words. The apparatus further enables each participating player to challenge another's word-link and if successful forfeit a turn play.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for performing backups may include identifying a request to back up a client system. The computer-implemented method may also include identifying a plurality of backup servers available to the client system via a network. The computer-implemented method may further include pairing the client system with a backup server in the plurality of backup servers based on a measure of network proximity between the client system and the backup server. The computer-implemented method may additionally include performing the requested backup of the client system via the backup server as a result of the pairing. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A communication signal characteristic measurement system comprising: detecting a quiet line including: storing a specific characteristic data, detecting a vertical synchronization pulse in the specific characteristic data, and applying an eight line delay in the specific characteristic data; and displaying a data set showing the quiet line relative to the vertical synchronization pulse.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for source synchronous testing have been disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to communication networks. In particular, the invention relates to a communication network in which nodes communicate via radio connections employing Ethernet protocol in a ring configuration which provides for fault tolerance and prevention of infinite communication loops. In a preferred embodiment, the network is in a ring configuration and comprises two routers for enabling fault tolerance in the event of a malfunctioning communication link and for preventing infinite message forwarding around the ring network. VLANS may be beneficially employed to assist with rerouting of data communication traffic in the event of a communication link failure and to aid in isolating customer network data from unauthorized viewing.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful power driven golf hole cutting apparatus comprising an engine, an elongated shaft having first and second ends and operatively connected at or near the first end to the engine and driven in rotation by the engine, and a cutter head operatively connected to the second end of the shaft whereby the head is driven in rotation by the shaft, the cutter head comprising a somewhat elongated cylindrical member having upper and open lower ends and the outside diameter of which member approximates the inside diameter of a golf hole. A plunger arrangement is provided for removing a turf plug from the cutter head.