Abstract: A method and a system for facilitating an automated process of repaving and/or rebuilding of a virtual appliance are provided. The method includes: configuring a virtual shape shifter element (vSSE) that is associated with the virtual appliance; rebooting the configured vSSE; creating a first cluster that is associated with the virtual appliance, the first cluster being configured for replacing a second cluster that is currently operational; synchronizing firmware that corresponds to the first cluster; activating the first cluster; validating the first cluster for operation in conjunction with a first device; and deactivating and deleting the second cluster and a second device that is associated with the second cluster.

Abstract: Orthodontic arch wires with specific shapes and bends designed to encourage expansion of the posterior teeth while preventing the flaring of anterior teeth during the alignment phase. The arch wires divide the dentition into sections and treat each section differently so as to minimize undesirable effects during the alignment process. While the arch wires of the present invention are used to improve mechanics with non-extraction, they can also be used in extraction cases to avoid round tripping and some iatrogenic side effects that can occur by engaging all the teeth at the same time. The arch wires of the present invention can be preformed or customized to each case. The arch wires of the present invention are generally of two types referred to as sectional (S-RA) wires and consolidation (C-RA) wires.

Abstract: A selection identifying a voice mailbox associated with an endpoint in a call diversion chain in which to store a voice message is received. In response to receiving a call from an endpoint and the call not being answered, a header field is generated in signaling data for the call that identifies the selected voice mailbox to store a voice message associated with the call.

Abstract: A selection identifying a voice mailbox associated with an endpoint in a call diversion chain in which to store a voice message is received. In response to receiving a call from an endpoint and the call not being answered, a header field is generated in signaling data for the call that identifies the selected voice mailbox to store a voice message associated with the call.