Abstract: A method for dynamic audience management for omni-channel communications includes receiving an API request to create a messaging audience. The API request specifies values of parameters of the messaging audience. Based on the specified parameter values, a filter definition including criteria for selecting members of the audience from a database is generated. A second API request to transmit a communication to the messaging audience is received. The request specifies a messaging audience generation mode represented by either an ad-hoc audience generation mode or a snapshot audience generation mode. Responsive to determining the mode is the ad-hoc audience generation mode, an audience is generated by applying the filter definition to identify recipients satisfying the criteria. A message including the communication is then transmitted to communication channels corresponding to the identified recipients.

Abstract: There is described a lighting control system of a building environment comprising a control device and a lighting device. The control device is capable of detecting an activation of a configuration mode of the lighting control system and controlling illumination for the building environment in response to command inputs received at a user interface. The lighting device is capable of receiving a message indicating that the activation of the configuration mode has been detected by the control device and receiving a directional signal from a directional device subsequent to receiving the message. A membership status of the lighting device in a device group is changed in response to receiving the directional signal.

Abstract: A memorabilia storage system for recording, organizing and preserving mementos is disclosed. The memorabilia storage system provides electronic templates which facilitate recording of event data on an information sheet. A memento may then be associated with an information sheet and numerous information sheets may be stored in an archive journal.

Abstract: A lighting unit having a battery-powered auxiliary light source that is automatically powered in the event of a power outage. The lighting unit can be an integral portion of a lamp, configured as an add-on to an existing lamp, or configured as a standalone light source. The lighting unit includes a device for rectifying AC power supplied to the unit to generate DC power, a battery and a device for charging the battery from the AC power, a relay powered by the DC power and with input contacts electrically connected to the battery, and at least one LED light source electrically connected to output contacts of the relay.

Abstract: An expandable support device for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone or vertebral discs. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. The device and method can be used to treat compression fractures. The compression fractures can be in the spine. The device can be deployed by compressing the device longitudinally resulting in radial expansion.

Abstract: An expandable support device for tissue repair is disclosed. The device can be used to repair hard or soft tissue, such as bone or vertebral discs. A method of repairing tissue is also disclosed. The device and method can be used to treat compression fractures. The compression fractures can be in the spine. The device can be deployed by compressing the device longitudinally resulting in radial expansion.

Abstract: A method and system of promoting effective brushing techniques by coupling entertainment value with the brushing of teeth. The method and system provides for the association of brushing techniques with electronic game tasks. The system can include a toothbrush and a position sensor operatively connected to the toothbrush for sensing movement associated with brushing technique. A gaming interface is preferably in operative communication with the position sensor for providing feedback regarding performance of game tasks and for providing prompting regarding performance of game tasks.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for a universal remote control system for controlling entertainment-related functions, includes: a remote control device configured to transmit a control signal with a command; a computer configured to translate the command into a modified command and to transmit the modified command in a modified control signal; and an electronic device configured to perform a device function, in response to the modified command. In another embodiment of the invention, a method for a universal remote control system for controlling entertainment-related functions, includes: transmitting a control signal with a command from a remote control device; translating, by a computer, the command into a modified command and transmitting, by the computer, the modified command in a modified control signal to an electronic device; and performing a device function by the electronic device, in response to the modified command.

Abstract: A memorabilia storage system for recording, organizing and preserving mementos is disclosed. The memorabilia storage system provides electronic templates which facilitate recording of event data on an information sheet. A memento may then be associated with an information sheet and numerous information sheets may be stored in an archive journal.

Abstract: An improved hand-held food processor for performing selected cutting operations upon a foodstuff is disclosed comprising an elongated housing, a lever arm extended substantially through the housing and pivotally coupled thereto under a spring bias, and a processing plate containing a cutting panel slidably disposed at the base of the housing and adapted to engage the pivoting lever arm at its lower tip to provide reciprocating cutting motion relative to the housing. The housing is formed having a narrow grip-like upper section for handling and an expanded bell-shaped lower section with an open bottom at the base of the housing. The lower section of the housing is further formed having a forward compartment intended to hold the foodstuff to be processed.

Abstract: The invention is a rack having a pair of opposed upright columns between which rolls of wallpaper may be held upon dowel rods for unrolling. Below the dowel rods a unit is mounted between the columns. The unit includes a cutter guide member which is raisable relative to an underlying support, whereby paper may be drawn from a roll beneath the cutter guide member and over the support. The cutter guide member serves as a guide along which a knife may be drawn to cut from the roll a section of paper resting upon the support with a straightedge. And the principal components of the rack are held together by four bolts, whereby the rack may be readily knocked-down to its components upon removal of the bolts. The knocked-down components are light in weight, and may be piled together into a compact flat pack for manual portage and subsequent reassembly.