Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring compliance of an agricultural program are disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method may include receiving a ruleset corresponding to the agricultural program, receiving first activity and/or location data from at least one of one or more agricultural implements, through a communication interface communicatively coupled with the at least one processor and configured to enable communication between the at least one processor and the one or more agricultural implements, comparing the first activity and/or location data against the ruleset to determine whether the at least one of the one or more agricultural implements is in compliance with the agricultural program, and transmitting a command to the at least one of the one or more agricultural implements to generate an alert when the at least one of the one or more agricultural implements is determined to be out of compliance.

Abstract: A system for identifying and interacting with callers has: a telephone switch for receiving and distributing incoming calls; a messaging server for sending or receiving messages and attachments; and, a software routine for identifying wireless callers and for matching them to messages in the messaging server. The system is characterized in that upon receiving a call the system attempts to identify the call to a caller and of the caller is not already known in the system or identified an automated message is generated and sent to the caller asking for the desired information. In one embodiment the caller sends a message when the call is placed to optimize identification.

Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus, for enabling a beam of light to be projected on a desired target located a distance away to project the beam on the desired target without any or substantially any undesired movement. The apparatus may include a housing, a light generating device located within the housing and operable to generate a beam of light, a sensing device or devices for sensing an undesired action of the housing, a control circuit operable to provide a control signal corresponding to the sensed undesired action, and a drive device operable to counter act all or at least some of the undesired action of said housing in accordance with said control signal. The sensing device or devices may be one or more gyroscopes, accelerometers or other such devices.

Abstract: A processor of an apparatus in one example makes a determination of an environmental characteristic based on an average of a plurality of concomitant values that correspond to the environmental characteristic.

Abstract: A system for interacting with voice extensible markup language application content includes a content source node connected to a network for rendering availability of voice extensible markup language content and code; a communication device connected to the network for acquiring at least the code rendered available; and a software interface running on the communication device for determining local existence of at least the code acquired and initializing execution of found code. Upon code execution, the content may be played on the communication device without a persistent network connection to the enterprise hosting the content.

Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus, for enabling a beam of light to be projected on a desired target located a distance away to project the beam on the desired target without any or substantially any undesired movement. The apparatus may include a housing, a light generating device located within the housing and operable to generate a beam of light, a sensing device or devices for sensing an undesired action of the housing, a control circuit operable to provide a control signal corresponding to the sensed undesired action, and a drive device operable to counter act all or at least some of the undesired action of said housing in accordance with said control signal. The sensing device or devices may be one or more gyroscopes, accelerometers or other such devices.

Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus, for enabling a beam of light to be projected on a desired target located a distance away to project the beam on the desired target without any or substantially any undesired movement. The apparatus may include a housing, a light generating device located within the housing and operable to generate a beam of light, a sensing device or devices for sensing an undesired action of the housing, a control circuit operable to provide a control signal corresponding to the sensed undesired action, and a drive device operable to counter act all or at least some of the undesired action of said housing in accordance with said control signal. The sensing device or devices may be one or more gyroscopes, accelerometers or other such devices.

Abstract: A processor of an apparatus in one example makes a determination of an environmental characteristic based on an average of a plurality of concomitant values that correspond to the environmental characteristic.

Abstract: A processor of an apparatus in one example makes a determination of an environmental characteristic based on an average of a plurality of concomitant values that correspond to the environmental characteristic.

Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus, for enabling a beam of light to be projected on a desired target located a distance away to project the beam on the desired target without any or substantially any undesired movement. The apparatus may include a housing, a light generating device located within the housing and operable to generate a beam of light, a sensing device or devices for sensing an undesired action of the housing, a control circuit operable to provide a control signal corresponding to the sensed undesired action, and a drive device operable to counter act all or at least some of the undesired action of said housing in accordance with said control signal. The sensing device or devices may be one or more gyroscopes, accelerometers or other such devices.

Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus, for enabling a spot of light to be projected on a desired target located a distance away such that the spot is projectable on the desired target without any or substantially any undesired movement. The apparatus may include a housing, a light generating device located within the housing and operable to generate a beam of light, a sensing device or devices for sensing an undesired action of the housing, a control circuit operable to provide a control signal corresponding to the sensed undesired action, and a drive device operable to counter act all or at least some of the undesired action of said housing in accordance with said control signal. The sensing device or devices may be one or more gyroscopes, accelerometers or other such devices.

Abstract: A processor of an apparatus in one example makes a determination of an environmental characteristic based on an average of a plurality of concomitant values that correspond to the environmental characteristic.

Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus, such as a laser pointer, for enabling a spot of light to be projected on a desired target located a distance away such that the spot is projected on the desired target without any or substantially any undesired movement. The apparatus may include a housing, a light generating device located within the housing and operable to generate a beam of light, a sensing device or devices for sensing an undesired action of the housing, a control circuit operable to provide a control signal corresponding to the sensed undesired action, and a drive device operable to counter act all or at least some of the undesired action of said housing in accordance with said control signal.

Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus, for enabling a spot of light to be projected on a desired target located a distance away such that the spot is projectable on the desired target without any or substantially any undesired movement. The apparatus may include a housing, a light generating device located within the housing and operable to generate a beam of light, a sensing device or devices for sensing an undesired action of the housing, a control circuit operable to provide a control signal corresponding to the sensed undesired action, and a drive device operable to counter act all or at least some of the undesired action of said housing in accordance with said control signal. The sensing device or devices may be one or more gyroscopes, accelerometers or other such devices.

Abstract: A system for interacting with voice extensible markup language application content includes a content source node connected to a network for rendering availability of voice extensible markup language content and code; a communication device connected to the network for acquiring at least the code rendered available; and a software interface running on the communication device for determining local existence of at least the code acquired and initializing execution of found code. Upon code execution, the content may be played on the communication device without a persistent network connection to the enterprise hosting the content.

Abstract: A system for identifying and interacting with callers has: a telephone switch for receiving and distributing incoming calls; a messaging server for sending or receiving messages and attachments; and, a software routine for identifying wireless callers and for matching them to messages in the messaging server. The system is characterized in that upon receiving a call the system attempts to identify the call to a caller and of the caller is not already known in the system or identified an automated message is generated and sent to the caller asking for the desired information. In one embodiment the caller sends a message when the call is placed to optimize identification.

Abstract: A photon absorber minimizes the mixing of unwanted reflected electromagnetic waves with the main clockwise and counter-clockwise propagating electromagnetic waves of a ring laser gyroscope. A round hole in the middle of the absorber allows the main waves to pass and an angulated front surface deflects reflected waves away from the main waves. Most of the reflected waves which impinge on the photon absorber are absorbed. A photon absorber is fabricated from light absorbing filter glass with anti-reflection coatings or from beryllium-copper with an absorptive coating.