Abstract: A device receives data containing short message service (SMS) messages to be delivered to target recipients, information regarding the target recipients, and a message delivery hours constraint. The device stores the data in records, determines that an SMS message, that is included in a record, is to be processed for delivery, and processes the SMS message to generate a parsed SMS message. The device assigns the parsed SMS message to a time-zone-based job queue based on a time zone identified for the target recipient, determines whether the message delivery hours constraint, relative to the time zone, is satisfied, and performs one or more actions to cause the parsed SMS message to be provided to a messaging platform for delivery to the target recipient based on determining that the message delivery hours constraint, relative to the time zone, is satisfied.

Abstract: A device receives data containing short message service (SMS) messages to be delivered to target recipients, information regarding the target recipients, and a message delivery hours constraint. The device stores the data in records, determines that an SMS message, that is included in a record, is to be processed for delivery, and processes the SMS message to generate a parsed SMS message. The device assigns the parsed SMS message to a time-zone-based job queue based on a time zone identified for the target recipient, determines whether the message delivery hours constraint, relative to the time zone, is satisfied, and performs one or more actions to cause the parsed SMS message to be provided to a messaging platform for delivery to the target recipient based on determining that the message delivery hours constraint, relative to the time zone, is satisfied.

Abstract: A system includes a remote computing system and a mobile device. The remote computing system stores customer information in a customer database. The customer information is associated with an account identifier, and the remote computing system generates a customized recommendation based on the customer information. The mobile device receives the customer information, presents the customized recommendation, presents potential customer interests, receives a selection of at least one of the potential customer interests, and receives an updated customized recommendation from the remote computing system based at least in part on the selected customer interest.

Abstract: Mechanisms are disclosed that allow for platform abstraction of a computing platform using a programming framework. The programming framework allows application programs to interact with different platforms in an identical manner by abstracting the platform. The application uses identical instructions to the programming framework across different platforms, with the programming framework modifying the instructions to fit platform specific requirements. The programming framework also emulates platform specific expected application behavior on behalf of the application. The programming framework may also provide an additional layer of security for the platform, limiting the access of the application program.

Abstract: Mechanisms are disclosed that allow for platform abstraction of a computing platform using a programming framework. The programming framework allows application programs to interact with different platforms in an identical manner by abstracting the platform. The application uses identical instructions to the programming framework across different platforms, with the programming framework modifying the instructions to fit platform specific requirements. The programming framework also emulates platform specific expected application behavior on behalf of the application. The programming framework may also provide an additional layer of security for the platform, limiting the access of the application program.

Abstract: An electric motor-driven pump, particularly adapted for pumping condensate from refrigeration and air conditioning systems includes a reservoir body, a reservoir cover supporting an electric motor directly connected to a centrifugal pump impeller at one end of the motor rotor shaft and to a centrifugal cooling air fan at the opposite end of the motor rotor shaft. The motor is mounted on the reservoir cover and a motor cover mounted on the reservoir cover defines cooling air inlet and discharge ports for the flow of cooling air propelled by the fan. Efficient cooling air movement is obtained in a mechanically uncomplicated arrangement.

Abstract: A modular fountain includes a base, a bowl and a top or statue supported on the bowl by a pump housing in the bowl. Twist and lock bayonet type connectors are provided for connecting the base to the bowl and the top, if used, to the bowl at the pumping housing. A through passage between the pump housing, the bowl and the base is formed for training a pump power cord therethrough, for example.

Abstract: A modular fountain includes a base, a bowl and a top or statue supported on the bowl by a pump housing in the bowl. Twist and lock bayonet type connectors are provided for connecting the base to the bowl and the top, if used, to the bowl at the pump housing. A through passage between the pump housing, the bowl and the base is formed for training a pump power cord therethrough, for example.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular connector for use in fountains that includes a collar having a first collar portion, a second collar portion, a third collar portion, two ears and two flanges. The first collar portion has a first outside diameter and a first inside diameter. The second collar portion is disposed between the first collar portion and the third collar portion and has the first outside diameter and a second inside diameter. The third collar portion has a second outside diameter and the first inside diameter. The two ears oppose one another, each ear extending from the second collar portion through the first collar portion and above the first collar portion, each ear disposed between the first inside diameter and the second inside diameter. The two flanges oppose one another and extend inwardly from the first collar portion to form a channel with the second collar portion.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of flower pots are disclosed. The pots include a transparent or transluent panel or cylindrical portion which exhibit a pattern when one or more light sources are provided behind the panels or cylindrical portions.

Abstract: A table top fountain (10, 60, 70, 80) is disclosed which provides for discharge of water in a fountain-like effect to spray on a series of rocks mounted within a container (12). An electric pump (34) is mounted in the interior of the container (12). A power cord (38) extends from the pump through a passage (32) in an upwardly extending column (28) extending upward from the bottom (14) of the container. A seal plug (40) sealingly engages the power cord (38) and is sealed to the column (28) to prevent water from leaking through the passage. With the power cord exiting the bottom of the fountain, a neater appearance is provided for the fountain.

Abstract: An H-sync to pixel clock phase detection circuit comprising: a programmable delay line for delaying an H-sync signal; a differential clock driver circuit for producing a pixel clock signal and a pixel clock/signal from a pixel clock signal input; a first D flip-flop having D and CLK inputs and a Q output; a second D flip-flop having D and CLK inputs and a Q output; wherein the delayed H-sync signal from the programmable delay line is applied to the respective D inputs of the first and second D flip-flops, wherein the pixel clock signal from the differential clock driver circuit is applied to the CLK input of the first D flip-flop, and wherein the pixel clock/signal from the differential clock driver is applied to the CLK input of the second D flip-flop; and a third D flip-flop having D and CLK inputs and a Q output; wherein the Q output of the first D flip-flop is applied to the D input of the third D flip-flop, wherein the Q output of the second flip-flop is applied to the CLK input of the third D flip-flop;

Abstract: A sheet feeder, such as recirculating document handler for a copying machine, is provided with movable sheet flattening guide arms (31) for flattening out upturned sheet corner dog-ears in the leading edge of a document sheet (13A) as each sheet is fed from the stacking tray (12) of the document handler. The guide arms (31) are located adjacent to and preferably behind the front wall (29) of the tray and, as a document is fed beneath the wall, they automatically move out transversely along the leading edge of the document to flatten it, particularly at the corners (13B), thereby enabling dog-eared or curled documents to be fed without becoming jammed.

Abstract: This invention is a design for lateral field film bulk acoustic resonators (LF-FBAR). All electrodes in this design are located on one surface of the piezoelectric material, thereby simplifying manufacturing and improving performance. The gap between electrodes is limited to a specified dimension to maximize the efficiency of the device. Single and multi-pole devices are described. Barium magnesium fluoride and lithium niobate are specified as the piezoelectric material for high frequency applications.