Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for use in distributing one or more services to edge devices in a payment network and for monitoring distributed processing devices associated with the payment network by a network of nodes of the payment network. One exemplary method includes receiving, at a first node of the network of nodes, a request for data from a client and identifying, by the first node, a second node as including the data. The method also includes forwarding the request for the data to the second node, and providing the data to the client, by the first node, in response to the request, upon receipt of the data from the second node, whereby the network of nodes fulfills the request for the data even when the data is included in the second node and the request is received at the first node.

Abstract: A network testing system includes one or more test devices each including a media-specific testing module and a processing device with a network interface, wherein the processing device is configured to test a network with the media-specific testing module; one or more servers configured to receive test results from the test of the network either directly from the one or more test devices or an intermediate data source communicatively coupled to the one or more test devices; and a validator module executed on the one or more servers configured to perform automated post-processing on the test results to compare the test results to a pre-defined Method of Procedure (MOP), to auto-correct one or more errors in the test results, and to provide a report based on the comparison.

Abstract: A network testing system includes one or more test devices each including a media-specific testing module and a processing device with a network interface, wherein the processing device is configured to test a network with the media-specific testing module; one or more servers configured to receive test results from the test of the network either directly from the one or more test devices or an intermediate data source communicatively coupled to the one or more test devices; and a validator module executed on the one or more servers configured to perform automated post-processing on the test results to compare the test results to a pre-defined Method of Procedure (MOP), to auto-correct one or more errors in the test results, and to provide a report based on the comparison.

Abstract: Systems and methods for use in evaluating health associated with one or more applications are disclosed. One exemplary method includes exposing, by a computing device, an application programming interface (API) where the API defines a standard form associated with health indicator packets, and receiving, at the computing device, via the API, a health indicator packet for a health indicator from at least one application where the health indicator packet conforms to the standard form and including a value for the health indicator for the at least one application. The method also includes causing an interface to be displayed to a user where the interface includes a visual effect representative of the value, whereby the user is able to assess health of the application, at least in part based on the value, by viewing the interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for use in distributing one or more services to edge devices in a payment network and for monitoring distributed processing devices associated with the payment network by a network of nodes of the payment network. One exemplary method includes receiving, at a first node of the network of nodes, a request for data from a client and identifying, by the first node, a second node as including the data. The method also includes forwarding the request for the data to the second node, and providing the data to the client, by the first node, in response to the request, upon receipt of the data from the second node, whereby the network of nodes fulfills the request for the data even when the data is included in the second node and the request is received at the first node.

Abstract: Systems and methods for use in evaluating health associated with one or more applications are disclosed. One exemplary method includes exposing, by a computing device, an application programming interface (API) where the API defines a standard form associated with health indicator packets, and receiving, at the computing device, via the API, a health indicator packet for a health indicator from at least one application where the health indicator packet conforms to the standard form and including a value for the health indicator for the at least one application. The method also includes causing an interface to be displayed to a user where the interface includes a visual effect representative of the value, whereby the user is able to assess health of the application, at least in part based on the value, by viewing the interface.

Abstract: An emergency call handling system can provide emergency call routing and processing that compliments or modifies the routing and processing provided by conventional enhanced 911 (E-911) and next generation 911 (NG-911) systems. Both the routing and processing can be based on rule sets detailed in emergency call handling profiles (ECHPs). Any entity (e.g., SIP servers, switches, terminals, etc.) within the system can process and route the emergency call by executing the rule sets within the ECHPs associated with the call. The ECHPs are delivered to the entities within the system by value or by reference. A SIP server, e.g., may execute all or a subset of the rule set, and may communicate with an application server to execute other subsets of the rule set.

Abstract: An emergency call handling system can provide emergency call routing and processing that compliments or modifies the routing and processing provided by conventional enhanced 911 (E-911) and next generation 911 (NG-911) systems. Both the routing and processing can be based on rule sets detailed in emergency call handling profiles (ECHPs). Any entity (e.g., SIP servers, switches, terminals, etc.) within the system can process and route the emergency call by executing the rule sets within the ECHPs associated with the call. The ECHPs are delivered to the entities within the system by value or by reference. A SIP server, e.g., may execute all or a subset of the rule set, and may communicate with an application server to execute other subsets of the rule set.

Abstract: An emergency call handling system can provide emergency call routing and processing that compliments or modifies the routing and processing provided by conventional enhanced 911 (E-911) and next generation 911 (NG-911) systems. Both the routing and processing can be based on rule sets detailed in emergency call handling profiles (ECHPs). Any entity (e.g., SIP servers, switches, terminals, etc.) within the system can process and route the emergency call by executing the rule sets within the ECHPs associated with the call. The ECHPs are delivered to the entities within the system by value or by reference. A SIP server, e.g., may execute all or a subset of the rule set, and may communicate with an application server to execute other subsets of the rule set.

Abstract: A formable curable elastomer composition comprising a dispersion of a cured organic elastomer, such as EPDM, butyl rubber and hydrogenated nitrile butyl rubber, is provided in an uncured silicone elastomer. The organic elastomer is cured by a phenol-formaldehyde resin. These compositions can generally be used in applications where silicone rubber is used, and in particular where the cured rubber is liable to be exposed to temperatures of 150-200° C. Examples of such uses include tyre bladders used in the moulding of tyres, spark plug boots for internal combustion engines, wire and cable coatings designed to be used at high temperatures and ceramifiable wire and cable coatings used in safety critical applications such as emergency lighting systems.

Abstract: A treated kaolin containing silicone rubber composition consisting essentially of an organopolysiloxane, treated kaolin, a curing agent; and optional additives selected from the group of one or more rheology modifiers, pigments, coloring agents, anti-adhesive agents, plasticizers, adhesion promoters, blowing agents, fire retardants and dessicants which composition is substantially free of reinforcing fillers. These finished kaolin containing silicone rubber compositions are useful in applications such as silicone profile extrusions, wire and cable coatings, glazing, and for construction gaskets.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition comprising an organopolysiloxane having a viscosity of at least 100 mPa·s at 25° C., treated filler and a curing agent suitable for effecting cure of the composition in which the filler comprises a hydroxyapatite and is substantially free of reinforcing silica fillers. Essentially the hydroxyapatite is the only reinforcing filler material present. The use of hydroxyapatite as a reinforcing filler for silicone rubbers is also described.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition comprising an organopolysiloxane having a viscosity of at least 250,000 mPa·s at 25° C., treated filler and a curing agent is described. The composition is substantially free of reinforcing silica fillers and the filler comprises calcium carbonate treated with a treating agent having the formula: R4H3-dSiO[(R42SiO)f(R4HSiO)g]SiR4dH3-d wherein in each formula, R4 represents an optionally substituted hydrocarbon group containing 1-6 carbon atoms; H is hydrogen, d is zero or an integer from 1 to 3; and f and g are independently is zero or an integer which treating agent has at least one Si—H groups and a viscosity of from 5 to 500 mPa·s at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transmitter unit for an open path gas detector for detecting a target gas and comprises: a radiation transmitter, e.g. a tuneable laser diode, capable of emitting radiation at a wavelength absorbed by the target gas, and a radiation deflector, having a deflecting part and a non-deflecting part, e.g. a mirror having a non-reflective part. The deflecting part and the non-deflecting part are located in the path of the radiation emitted by the transmitter and the non-deflecting part does not deflect the said radiation emitted by the transmitter or does so to a different extent than the deflecting part. In this way, the beam has a core in shadow that can be used to align the beam with a receiver unit. The radiation deflector is preferably a mirror having a reflective surface for reflecting radiation emitted by the transmitter and a non-reflective part that does not reflect the said radiation emitted by the transmitter or does so to a lesser extent that the reflecting surface.

Abstract: A formable curable elastomer composition comprising a dispersion of a cured organic elastomer, such as EPDM, butyl rubber and hydrogenated nitrile butyl rubber, is provided in an uncured silicone elastomer. The organic elastomer is cured by a phenol-formaldehyde resin. These compositions can generally be used in applications where silicone rubber is used, and in particular where the cured rubber is liable to be exposed to temperatures of 150-200° C. Examples of such uses include tyre bladders used in the moulding of tyres, spark plug boots for internal combustion engines, wire and cable coatings designed to be used at high temperatures and ceramifiable wire and cable coatings used in safety critical applications such as emergency lighting systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transmitter unit for an open path gas detector for detecting a target gas and comprises: a radiation transmitter, e.g. a tuneable laser diode, capable of emitting radiation at a wavelength absorbed by the target gas, and a radiation deflector, having a deflecting part and a non-deflecting part, e.g. a mirror having a non-reflective part. The deflecting part and the non-deflecting part are located in the path of the radiation emitted by the transmitter and the non-deflecting part does not deflect the said radiation emitted by the transmitter or does so to a different extent than the deflecting part. In this way, the beam has a core in shadow that can be used to align the beam with a receiver unit. The radiation deflector is preferably a mirror having a reflective surface for reflecting radiation emitted by the transmitter and a non-reflective part that does not reflect the said radiation emitted by the transmitter or does so to a lesser extent that the reflecting surface.

Abstract: A treated kaolin containing silicone rubber composition consisting essentially of an organopolysiloxane, treated kaolin, a curing agent; and optional additives selected from the group of one or more rheology modifiers, pigments, colouring agents, anti-adhesive agents, plasticizers, adhesion promoters, blowing agents, fire retardants and dessicants which composition is substantially free of reinforcing fillers. These finished kaolin containing silicone rubber compositions are useful in applications such as silicone profile extrusions, wire and cable coatings, glazing, and for construction gaskets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modular electrical headwear systems for use in charging electrical devices and operating electrical devices on an article of headwear. One embodiment includes utilizing a photovoltaic cell on the visor of a hat to generate solar electricity. A battery is disposed on the backstrap of the hat for storing solar electricity and providing existing electricity to a variety of electrical devices. Various chargers, lights, fans, motorized objects, etc may be located on an article of headwear and utilize some form of electrical current for operation. An electrical charger may used to charge a user's cell phone while they wear the article of headwear. Various electrical components may be releasably secured to an article of headwear to allow a user to interchange, upgrade, add, and remove components from a personalized electrical headwear system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a headwear visor storage system. One embodiment incorporates a storage pouch onto the visor of a convention baseball cap. The storage pouch can be accessed when the hat is on or off of a user. The storage pouch is releasably coupled to the visor via a releasable coupling system. Alternative embodiments relate to utilizing a visor storage pouch as part of a modular headwear system in which various items can be releasably coupled to an article of headwear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular system for creating customizable headwear. One embodiment of the present invention includes a crown with a base portion. The outer surface of the crown includes at least one releasable attachment system to allow various accessories to be releasably attached thereby creating unique headwear configurations. In addition, the base portion of the crown includes a releasable attachment system that also allows various other accessories to be attached to create unique headwear configurations. A visor may be fixably or releasably coupled to the base portion to create a baseball cap headwear configuration. Likewise, a releasable backstrap may be coupled to the base portion of the crown to adjust the size of the crown and display a logo or symbol.