Abstract: A lead-free, tin-based solder alloy contains about 0.6 to about 0.8 wt % copper, about 2.8 to about 3.2 wt % silver, about 2.8 to about 3.2 wt % bismuth, about 0.5 to about 0.7 wt % antimony, about 0.04 to about 0.07 wt % nickel, and about 0.007 to about 0.

Abstract: A lead-free, tin-based solder alloy contains about 0.6 to about 0.8 wt % copper, about 2.8 to about 3.2 wt % silver, about 2.8 to about 3.2 wt % bismuth, about 0.5 to about 0.7 wt % antimony, about 0.04 to about 0.07 wt % nickel, and about 0.007 to about 0.

Abstract: Determining a customized delay value for setting a post-dial delay after a call has initiated is disclosed. In one embodiment, a randomized delay may be provided. In another embodiment, a set delay may be provided. Playback of a ringback tone may be delayed for at least the randomized or set delay period and/or the length of ring back tone period may be increased by the randomized time period.

Abstract: Marketing of goods and services on telephone lines and during a period from the commencement of a telephone call to the receipt and acceptance of that call (quiescent period) when the recipient of the call actuates his or her telephone. This quiescent period of time, during which a ringing signal is normally generated, is used for presentation of advertising or promotional messages, primarily to a caller, although it can be delivered to the recipient of the call, or both. In addition, the system provides for the use of messages during the normal ringing cycle time to effectively replace the ringing signal. The particular advertising or promotional message can be selected for a certain area, such as an area covered by a telephone switchboard or a certain party or characteristics of that party. In this way each individual telephone switchboard is capable of presenting a message different from the next telephone switchboard.

Abstract: Marketing of goods and services on telephone lines and during a period from the commencement of a telephone call to the receipt and acceptance of that call (quiescent period) when the recipient of the call actuates his or her telephone. This quiescent period of time, during which a ringing signal is normally generated, is used for presentation of advertising or promotional messages, primarily to a caller, although it can be delivered to the recipient of the call, or both. In addition, the system provides for the use of messages during the normal ringing cycle time to effectively replace the ringing signal. The particular advertising or promotional message can be selected for a certain area, such as an area covered by a telephone switchboard or a certain party or characteristics of that party. In this way each individual telephone switchboard is capable of presenting a message different from the next telephone switchboard.

Abstract: A lead-free and bismuth-free solder alloy composition for electronic assembly applications having reduced toxicity. The alloy composition comprises about 0.01% to about 4.5% silver; about 0.01% to about 3% copper; about 0.002% to about 5.0% antimony; about 85% to about 99% tin and about 0.002% to about 1% of either nickel or cobalt. The alloy composition has a melting temperature of about 217° C., with superior wetting and mechanical strength making the alloy composition well suited for electronic circuit board manufacture and lead less component bumping or column arrays, and replacement of conventional tin-lead solders.

Abstract: A software based algorithm and associated method for generating and delivering to a caller or a recipient, or both, a message generated over a telephone link during a normal telephone ringing signal period. The software based algorithm and method is operable with hardware designed to accomplish this purpose, and is also effective for use with hard wire based telephone systems and cellular telephone systems. The algorithm and method operate on the basis of identifying a caller, introducing and playing a message and terminating the play of the message when a recipient answers a recipient telephone.

Abstract: Marketing of goods and services on telephone lines and during a period from the commencement of a telephone call to the receipt and acceptance of that call (quiescent period) when the recipient of the call actuates his or her telephone. This quiescent period of time, during which a ringing signal is normally generated, is used for presentation of advertising or promotional messages, primarily to a caller, although it can be delivered to the recipient of the call, or both. In addition, the system provides for the use of messages during the normal ringing cycle time to effectively replace the ringing signal. The particular advertising or promotional message can be selected for a certain area, such as an area covered by a telephone switchboard or a certain party or characteristics of that party. In this way each individual telephone switchboard is capable of presenting a message different from the next telephone switchboard.

Abstract: A software based algorithm and associated method for generating and delivering to a caller or a recipient, or both, a message generated over a telephone link during a normal telephone ringing signal period. The software based algorithm and method is operable with hardware designed to accomplish this purpose, and is also effective for use with hard wire based telephone systems and cellular telephone systems. The algorithm and method operate on the basis of identifying a caller, introducing and playing a message and terminating the play of the message when a recipient answers a recipient telephone.