Abstract: This invention relates to a culture medium for cultivation of Leishmania promastigotes, comprising inorganic salts, organic constituents and peptone/hydrolystate and at least one plant extract.

Abstract: This invention relates to a culture medium for cultivation of Leishmania promastigotes, comprising inorganic salts, organic constituents and peptone/hydrolystate and at least one plant extract.

Abstract: A system and method for unassisted enterprise-level unassisted customer shipping is described providing for payment of shipping and item costs in a single transaction. In one configuration, a customer utilizes a kiosk to process a shipping bill of materials for presentment at a point of sale terminal.

Abstract: A system and method for unassisted enterprise-level unassisted customer shipping is described providing for payment of shipping and item costs in a single transaction. In one configuration, a customer utilizes a kiosk to process a shipping bill of materials for presentment at a point of sale terminal.

Abstract: A system and method for unassisted enterprise-level unassisted customer shipping is described providing for payment of shipping and item costs in a single transaction. In one configuration, a customer utilizes a kiosk to process a shipping bill of materials for presentment at a point of sale terminal.

Abstract: A method facilitating a transaction between a camera-phone user and a business entity. The business entity produces a printed medium indicating a transaction. The printed medium includes a barcode that includes direct contact data for communicating with the business entity. The barcode further includes specific transaction data relating to the transaction in the printed medium. Using the digital camera feature, the user captures a digital image of the barcode. The camera-phone is programmed to decode the digital image to retrieve the direct contact data and the transaction data embedded in the barcode. The camera-phone then automatically initiates a direct communication with the business entity via the mobile communications device using the decoded direct contact data. Once communications are established, the camera phone further transmits the transaction data derived from the barcode to further facilitate the transaction.

Abstract: A method and system for providing services to a mobile phone user, who needs directions to a desired destination. When the user calls a call center, the call center obtains the location of the mobile phone user from the communications network using a triangulation method. Based on the user's location, the operator at the call center verbally responds to the user with appropriate directions. Advantageously, the service is provided to the brand loyal customers who wish to locate a specific retail establishment such as a gas station or restaurant.