Abstract: A system and method are provided a voice and/or video message asynchronously in a PTT network. The voice and/or video message is stored and an informational message is provided to a recipient device to assist in playing back the stored voice and/or video message at the recipient device.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for generating a visual display of information identifying the origin of a voicemail message targeted at a particular user. The visual display is presented to the user on the screen of the user's mobile device or handset. At least a portion of the information identifying the origin of the voicemail is captured from information sent with the telephone call when the call is placed.

Abstract: An ink supply assembly for accommodating ink filled bottles containing ink for a printer. The assembly includes an ink well having a supply line for supplying ink from the ink well. An actuating device is disposed in the ink well. A lid assembly is configured to be attached to a mouth of the bottle. The lid assembly includes a valve that is actuated by the actuating device. A connector connects the supply line to the printer.

Abstract: It is accordingly an object of the invention to provide a device to connect a VoIP telephone subscriber to connect a communication network, in order to place a telephone call, which may be an emergency call. The device includes determination circuitry to determine whether the telephone call is to be placed over a high speed IP data network, or via another communications network. Upon making a determination, the call is placed over the determined network.

Abstract: The present invention describes a system and method for user creation of an individualized graphics media for display placement onto a material, by placement of the media onto a vehicle glass, including the user-directed computer-aided preparation of the customized media, as well as presenting the order processing and order fulfillment processes, the system is network based, whereby a user can access and manipulate software stored on a remote computer over said network, software contains tools and selections, allowing a user to customize an image and submit the individualized image to a manufacturer for printing onto a receptor media, after which it is shipped to the customer, including operation of the system in a client-server, Internet-based environment, where an Internet browser program acts as the user-interface between the user and the individualized image design and media procurement software tools.

Abstract: A method for purchasing from a virtual inventory, including creating a virtual inventory card representative of at least one product manufactured by a manufacturer, providing the virtual inventory card to a retailer from the manufacturer, presenting the virtual inventory card to a consumer from the retailer, obtaining the virtual inventory card by the consumer, contacting the manufacturer by the consumer via a computer network, presenting the consumer with a virtual inventory of the at least one product representative of the virtual inventory card, selecting the at least one product from the virtual inventory by the consumer, and manufacturing the at least one product based on the step of selecting, and transmitting the at least one product to the consumer.

Abstract: A bracket assembly retaining instruments in an orderly array is disclosed which incorporates two opposing subunits, each subunit having a side rail and one or more planar, parallel fingers at right angles to the side rail. The fingers are able to slide between each other and have adherent means upon their faces. A plurality of instruments are secured to the adherent means on the fingers to form a rigid, orderly array.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for detecting deterioration of a replaceable liner in a pump transporting an electrically conductive fluid medium. A conductive component is isolated, during normal operation, from the conductive fluid medium by the electrically insulative liner. The conductive component is positioned at a predetermined location relative to the liner such that upon a selected degree of wear of the liner, an electrical circuit is completed upon contact of the fluid medium and the conductive member.