Abstract: A timepiece may include a movable case that may rotate approximately 180 degrees with respect to a first link and a second link. The case may include a first pair of tracks and a second pair of tracks that may be provided on opposite sides of the case. A first link and a second link may each slidably engage both the first pair of tracks and the second pair of tracks, so that the case may rotate 360 degrees about the first link and the second link.

Abstract: A wireless terminal includes memory for storing a plurality of backgrounds, and a display for displaying data visible to a user. The terminal further includes a user interface configured to receive user selection of a background from the plurality of backgrounds, receive user selection of background color for which the background is to be displayed, and receive text input from a user. A controller may be used to compose a message having the text input, data relating to the background, and data relating to the background color. A transmitter is used to transmit the message to a receiving device via a wireless communication.

Abstract: A nickel-based germanide contact includes a processing material that inhibits agglomeration of nickel-based germanide during processing to form the contact as well as during post-germanidation processes. The processing material is either in the form of a capping layer over the nickel layer or integrated into the nickel layer used to form the nickel-based contact. Reducing agglomeration improves electrical characteristics of the contact.

Abstract: A system and method for enabling information providers using a computer network to influence a position for a search listing within a search result list. A database stores accounts for the network information providers. Each account contains contact and billing information. In addition, each account contains at least one search listing having at least three components: a description, a search term comprising one or more keywords, and a bid amount. The network information provider may add, delete, or modify a search listing after logging into his or her account via an authentication process. The network information provider influences a position for a search listing in the provider's account by first selecting a relevant search term and entering that search term and the description into a search listing. A continuous online competitive bidding process occurs when the network information provider enters a new bid amount for a search listing.

Abstract: A system and method for enabling information providers using a computer network such as the Internet to influence a position for a search listing within a search result list generated by an Internet search engine. The system and method of the present invention provides a database having accounts for the network information providers. Each account contains at least one search listing having at least three components: a description, a search term comprising one or more keywords, and a bid amount. The network information provider may add, delete, or modify a search listing after logging into his or her account via an authentication process. The network information provider influences the position for a search listing through a continuous online competitive bidding process. The bidding process occurs when the network information provider enters a new bid amount, which is preferably a money amount, for a search listing.