Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed regarding an e-commerce system that promotes sales of products based on product comparisons. Some embodiments may present a marketing message that justifies a price difference between presented products based on attribute differences between the presented products.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed regarding an e-commerce system that promotes sales of products based on product comparisons. Some embodiments may present a marketing message that justifies a price difference between presented products based on attribute differences between the presented products.

Abstract: A method is provided for of preparing a glass bead mixture using inert nanoparticles to improve flow rates of the glass beads for purposes of manufacturing an immunodiagnostic test element, such as a column agglutination test cassette. The immunodiagnostic test element includes a plurality of test columns including an aqueous reagent in each test column.

Abstract: A dual-direction actuating axle assembly is coupled to a vehicle's pair of wheels and orbital head of a steering column. The axle assembly includes a beam, a first steering knuckle coupled to the beam's first end and a second steering knuckle coupled to the beam's second end, the first and second steering knuckles coupled to the wheels, an actuating assembly coupled to the beam and having an outer cylinder, a rod slidably mounted to the outer cylinder and a piston coupled to the rod, the rod coupled to the first and second steering knuckles. The vehicle's steering column is maneuvered to actuate the piston and rod in a first direction to pivotably adjust the pair of steering knuckles in a first direction. The vehicle's steering column is maneuvered to actuate the piston and rod in a second direction to pivotably adjust the pair of steering knuckles in a second direction.

Abstract: A method of identifying congestion comprising the steps of monitoring traffic conditions using off call tracking data relating to cellular mobile communication devices carried in vehicles along an off call path and determining when an off call path crossing time of the call path exceeds a threshold. When the off call path crossing time exceeds the threshold, obtaining traffic data from probe vehicles on roads corresponding to the off call path, and analyzing the traffic data to determine the location of the congestion along the off call path.

Abstract: A method of preparing a glass bead mixture using inert nanoparticles to improve flow rates of the glass beads for purposes of manufacturing an immunodiagnostic test element, such as a column agglutination test cassette, and a test element made in accordance with the method.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed regarding an e-commerce system that promotes sales of products based on product comparisons. Some embodiments may present a marketing message that justifies a price difference between presented products based on attribute differences between the presented products.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed regarding an e-commerce system that promotes sales of products based on product comparisons. Some embodiments may present a marketing message that justifies a price difference between presented products based on attribute differences between the presented products.

Abstract: A method of identifying congestion comprising the steps of monitoring traffic conditions using off call tracking data relating to cellular mobile communication devices carried in vehicles along an off call path and determining when an off call path crossing time of the call path exceeds a threshold. When the off call path crossing time exceeds the threshold, obtaining traffic data from probe vehicles on roads corresponding to the off call path, and analysing the traffic data to determine the location of the congestion along the off call path.

Abstract: A method of preparing a glass bead mixture using inert nanoparticles to improve flow rates of the glass beads for purposes of manufacturing an immunodiagnostic test element, such as a column agglutination test cassette, and a test element made in accordance with the method.

Abstract: A system and method for providing traffic information is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises, for each segment of a route between an origin point and a destination point, performing a time-dependent journey planning calculation, based on a time during which a vehicle is predicted to be traveling through the segment, to produce a segment result; forming at least one route result, the at least one route result being formed based on a plurality of the segment results; storing the at least one route result in a digital storage means; and accessing the rapid access means for use in responding to a user request for traffic information for a journey between the origin point and the destination point.

Abstract: A method and system of collecting information relating to an image. The method comprises presenting the image from a first computer. A plurality of second computers is connected to the first computer, and these second computers generate a plurality of data items relating to said image. Each of said data items are transmitted from a respective one of the plurality of second computers to the first computer, and each data item is received at the first computer. Said data items are associated with an identifier identifying said image, and each data item is stored together with the associated identifier in a database.

Abstract: A system and method for providing traffic information is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises, for each segment of a route between an origin point and a destination point, performing a time-dependent journey planning calculation, based on a time during which a vehicle is predicted to be travelling through the segment, to produce a segment result; forming at least one route result, the at least one route result being formed based on a plurality of the segment results; storing the at least one route result in a digital storage means; and accessing the rapid access means for use in responding to a user request for traffic information for a journey between the origin point and the destination point.

Abstract: A system for scheduling traffic capable of planning journeys, each having a plurality of transit points, comprising means for receiving scheduling criteria including transit point data and map data, said map data comprising one or more routes, each route defined in terms of a plurality of route-sections, a data repository comprising historical speed data for each route-section, historical speed data for a particular route-section being represented for a predetermined time on a particular day, means for generating forecast speed information for a traffic unit on each said route-section based on said historical speed data, and processing means for planning a journey including a plurality of transit points in dependence on said scheduling criteria and forecast speed information. A method of operating a traffic scheduling system and a computer program are also claimed.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for displaying interchangeable indicia on a car or any other suitable surface. The invention comprises a frame body and a cover window. The frame body can mount to the mounting holes of a license plate on a car or other vehicle. The window cover protects a removable indicia displayed beneath it. The cover window is attached to the frame body. The indicia may be a full color image printed on paper, plastic film or other suitable media.