Abstract: A technique for displaying labels on a digital map comprise displaying the digital map via a user interface at a first zoom level, including displaying non-overlapping labels. The method also comprises receiving, via the user interface, a request to zoom out from the digital map to a second zoom level, where the second zoom level corresponds to smaller magnification than the first zoom level, and where the plurality of labels have the same size at the first zoom level and the second zoom level. Still further, the method includes resolving collisions among the plurality of labels at the second zoom level in response to receiving the request and prior to zooming out from the first zoom level, and zooming out from the digital map at the first zoom level to the second zoom level via at least one intermediate zoom level.

Abstract: A technique for displaying labels on a digital map comprise displaying the digital map via a user interface at a first zoom level, including displaying non-overlapping labels. The method also comprises receiving, via the user interface, a request to zoom out from the digital map to a second zoom level, where the second zoom level corresponds to smaller magnification than the first zoom level, and where the plurality of labels have the same size at the first zoom level and the second zoom level. Still further, the method includes resolving collisions among the plurality of labels at the second zoom level in response to receiving the request and prior to zooming out from the first zoom level, and zooming out from the digital map at the first zoom level to the second zoom level via at least one intermediate zoom level.

Abstract: A system and machine-implemented method for providing an audible notification to a user while an active window of an application is running in the foreground on the user's device. A first content update is detected in the active window, and a signal to produce an audible notification in response to the detection of the first content update is provided to the user's device. After a subsequent content update is detected in the active window, an elapsed time from the audible notification in response to the detection of the first content update is determined. A signal to produce an audible notification in response to the detection of the subsequent content update is provided to the user's device when the elapsed time is longer than a predetermined interval.

Abstract: An axially rotatable materials handling apparatus for handling a mixture of solid particulate and water, includes a heater mounted on the housing that can transfer heat to the mixture to prevent or thaw frozen water inside the apparatus. The heater can be a combustible fuel heater or an electric heater. The apparatus is particularly useful in winter weather to prevent water from freezing inside the apparatus or to thaw any frozen water already present.