Abstract: A mobile computing device is operated to receive a trigger at a first instance. The trigger may be associated with a predefined condition or event or action. The mobile computing device may detect the predefined condition or event at a second instance. In response to detecting the predefined condition or event, a notification is activated on the mobile computing device that is based on the trigger.

Abstract: A mobile computing device is operated to receive a trigger at a first instance. The trigger may be associated with a predefined condition or event or action. The mobile computing device may detect the predefined condition or event at a second instance. In response to detecting the predefined condition or event, a notification is activated on the mobile computing device that is based on the trigger.

Abstract: A mobile computing device is operated to receive a trigger at a first instance. The trigger may be associated with a predefined condition or event or action. The mobile computing device may detect the predefined condition or event at a second instance. In response to detecting the predefined condition or event, a notification is activated on the mobile computing device that is based on the trigger.

Abstract: A mobile computing device is operated to receive a trigger at a first instance. The trigger may be associated with a predefined condition or event or action. The mobile computing device may detect the predefined condition or event at a second instance. In response to detecting the predefined condition or event, a notification is activated on the mobile computing device that is based on the trigger.

Abstract: A mobile computing device is operated to receive a trigger at a first instance. The trigger may be associated with a predefined condition or event or action. The mobile computing device may detect the predefined condition or event at a second instance. In response to detecting the predefined condition or event, a notification is activated on the mobile computing device that is based on the trigger.

Abstract: A mobile computing device is operated to receive a trigger at a first instance. The trigger may be associated with a predefined condition or event or action. The mobile computing device may detect the predefined condition or event at a second instance. In response to detecting the predefined condition or event, a notification is activated on the mobile computing device that is based on the trigger.

Abstract: A mobile computing device is operated to receive a trigger at a first instance. The trigger may be associated with a predefined condition or event or action. The mobile computing device may detect the predefined condition or event at a second instance. In response to detecting the predefined condition or event, a notification is activated on the mobile computing device that is based on the trigger.

Abstract: A mobile computing device is operated to receive a trigger at a first instance. The trigger may be associated with a predefined condition or event or action. The mobile computing device may detect the predefined condition or event at a second instance. In response to detecting the predefined condition or event, a notification is activated on the mobile computing device that is based on the trigger.

Abstract: A cellphone program or service is disclosed to allow a user to set up an instant text reply for both incoming voice calls and SMS messages from other cellphone users via an SMS message (hereinafter, Instant Text Reply) stating the reason for the user's unavailability. In use, a cellphone user can create, save, and select various outgoing SMS messages from their cellphone user interface. The cellphone user then selects the desired instant text reply message that will be automatically sent to other cellphone users attempting to contact them for a predetermined time period. At the end of the time period for operation of the Instant Text Reply, the operation of the cellphone is returned to its ordinary function. The invention can be implemented with a program on the cellphone or at the carrier level. When used in combination with a carrier program, the cellphone user can optionally turn off their cellphone.

Abstract: A method in particular, comprises the steps of: (a) preparing a mold having a sprue leading to a substantially horizontally oriented runner, at least one riser extending from the runner, and walls defining a mold cavity in communication with the riser; (b) providing a shallow reaction chamber in the runner containing grain refining inoculant solids therein, the inoculant having a surface exposed substantially tangentially to the flow of molten metal through the runner; (c) pouring a charge of molten aluminum into the sprue with a sufficient pressure head to fill the cavity, the flow being substantially laminar through the runner; and (d) inverting the mold substantially immediately after mold filling and prior to solidification of the metal in the mold cavity.