Abstract: A palatable, edible soft chewable medication vehicle for delivery of a pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredient, such as a drug, to an animal or human subject. The edible soft chews contain only food grade or better inactive ingredients, and preferably do not contain ingredients of animal origin. Processes for manufacturing the edible soft chews do not require the use of heat or the addition of water during mixing of active and inactive ingredients, provide stable concentrations of the active ingredient, and produce chews of consistent weight and texture.

Abstract: A palatable, edible soft chewable medication vehicle for delivery of a pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredient, such as a drug, to an animal or human subject. The edible soft chews contain only food grade or better inactive ingredients, and preferably do not contain ingredients of animal origin. Processes for manufacturing the edible soft chews do not require the use of heat or the addition of water during mixing of active and inactive ingredients, provide stable concentrations of the active ingredient, and produce chews of consistent weight and texture.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for real-time facsimile (fax) transmission over a packet network. In one embodiment, among others, a method includes monitoring fax communications across a pass-through connection and controlling transfer of the fax communications to a fax-relay protocol connection based at least in part upon the monitored fax communications. In another embodiment, a method includes monitoring a state of a state machine communicating over a pass-through connection and, responsive to a re-invite to the fax-relay protocol, transferring from the pass-through connection to a fax-relay protocol connection based at least in part upon the state of the state machine.

Abstract: A palatable, edible soft chewable medication vehicle for delivery of a pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredient, such as a drug, to an animal or human subject. The edible soft chews contain only food grade or better inactive ingredients, and preferably do not contain ingredients of animal origin. Processes for manufacturing the edible soft chews do not require the use of heat or the addition of water during mixing of active and inactive ingredients, provide stable concentrations of the active ingredient, and produce chews of consistent weight and texture.

Abstract: A palatable, edible soft chewable medication vehicle for delivery of a pharmaceutically acceptable active ingredient, such as a drug, to an animal or human subject. The edible soft chews contain only food grade or better inactive ingredients, and preferably do not contain ingredients of animal origin. Processes for manufacturing the edible soft chews do not require the use of heat or the addition of water during mixing of active and inactive ingredients, provide stable concentrations of the active ingredient, and produce chews of consistent weight and texture.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for real-time facsimile (fax) transmission over a packet network. In one embodiment, among others, a method includes monitoring fax communications across a pass-through connection and controlling transfer of the fax communications to a fax-relay protocol connection based at least in part upon the monitored fax communications. In another embodiment, a method includes monitoring a state of a state machine communicating over a pass-through connection and, responsive to a re-invite to the fax-relay protocol, transferring from the pass-through connection to a fax-relay protocol connection based at least in part upon the state of the state machine.

Abstract: Binary data relay systems and methods are disclosed to allow users of peer-to-peer (P2P) communications networks designed for voice transport to send facsimile (fax) messages between P2P endpoints by using a computer (102, 104) suitably connected to the network (164). Although not limited to this implementation, this connection preferably uses the Internet to effect the connection between endpoint computers (102, 104). The computer (102, 104) may also be suitably connected to a facsimile terminal (160, 162). The binary data relay systems and methods provide the facsimile communications function, such as that usually provided by a stand-alone Group 3 facsimile terminal (160, 162), over the P2P network (164) intended for voice transmission, such as but not limited to, the Skype network. Such P2P network (164) is an overlay of the Internet, but is not limited to the Internet.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow a user to access communications services using a service node or a computer suitably connected to a communications-applications support system at a service provider's facility. The user is provided with information as to the communications services available. These services may be ordered for implementation on and use with the service node or the user's computer or on the computer used in connection with the support system. The implementation and performance of the communications services for the user be monitored, and if substandard, then remedial action may be taken by the system. Also, upgrades, maintenance, and new services may be transferred from the system to the user's computer as appropriate. Advantageously, the user is relieved from provisioning, configuring, maintaining, updating, or educating individuals about these communications services.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that allow a user to access communications services using a service node or a computer suitably connected to a communications-applications support system at a service provider's facility. The user is provided with information as to the communications services available. These services may be ordered for implementation on and use with the service node or the user's computer or on the computer used in connection with the support system. The implementation and performance of the communications services for the user be monitored, and if substandard, then remedial action may be taken by the system. Also, upgrades, maintenance, and new services may be transferred from the system to the user's computer as appropriate. Advantageously, the user is relieved from provisioning, configuring, maintaining, updating, or educating individuals about these communications services.