Abstract: A console for a vehicle includes a first bracket and a second bracket disposed opposite the first bracket in a mirroring configuration relative to the first bracket. Each of the first bracket and the second bracket includes a body, an upper arm extending from an upper front portion of the body and configured to couple to a vehicle frame, a lower arm extending from a lower front portion of the body and configured to couple to a vehicle frame, and a first end and a second end, wherein the first end includes a first leg configured to couple to a floor of the vehicle and the second end includes a second leg configured to couple to the floor of the vehicle. The first bracket and the second bracket are mutually coupled in at least one region.

Abstract: A rail for supporting a glove box assembly and airbag canister includes a substantially planar body having an upper and lower surface, the upper surface defining a plurality of ribs. The rail further includes a wall projecting from at least a portion of an outer periphery of the lower surface, a first plurality of connection points configured to couple an airbag canister to the rail, and a second plurality of connection points configured to couple a glove box assembly to the rail. The rail further includes a first appendage extending from a first end of the body and a second appendage extending from a second end of the body, the first and second appendages configured to couple the rail to a dashboard assembly. The rail is integrally formed as a single component.

Abstract: A rail for supporting a glove box assembly and airbag canister includes a substantially planar body having an upper and lower surface, the upper surface defining a plurality of ribs. The rail further includes a wall projecting from at least a portion of an outer periphery of the lower surface, a first plurality of connection points configured to couple an airbag canister to the rail, and a second plurality of connection points configured to couple a glove box assembly to the rail. The rail further includes a first appendage extending from a first end of the body and a second appendage extending from a second end of the body, the first and second appendages configured to couple the rail to a dashboard assembly. The rail is integrally formed as a single component.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for backfeed detection in, and control of, an uninterruptible power system is disclosed. An adaptive controller in an uninterruptible power system enables delivery of power from a second, backup, power source, to loads connected to an output of the system, when a first, primary, input source is detected to be in a fault condition. Subsequent to enabling the second power source, and within a time interval that is less than one AC period following the detection of the input fault, the controller may sense and measure a backfeed of energy from the second source to the first source and may adapt a subsequent fault response based upon the measurement of the backfeed. Adapting the subsequent response may comprise adapting a response to a fault at the output. The subsequent response may comprise disabling or enabling delivery of energy from the second source.

Abstract: A beverage container configured to substantially inhibit the formation of condensation wherein the formation of condensation is reduce through the reduction of thermal transfer between the first member of the beverage container and the second member of the beverage container. The beverage container further includes a first member and a second member. The first member and the second member are cylindrical in shape and the first member is operable to be releasably secured within the interior volume of the second member. A portion of the first member extends beyond the opening of the second member subsequent the first member being releasably secured within the interior volume of said second member. The second member of the beverage container is manufactured from a material that has a low thermal conductivity.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for backfeed detection in, and control of, an uninterruptible power system is disclosed. An adaptive controller in an uninterruptible power system enables delivery of power from a second, backup, power source, to loads connected to an output of the system, when a first, primary, input source is detected to be in a fault condition. Subsequent to enabling the second power source, and within a time interval that is less than one AC period following the detection of the input fault, the controller may sense and measure a backfeed of energy from the second source to the first source and may adapt a subsequent fault response based upon the measurement of the backfeed. Adapting the subsequent response may comprise adapting a response to a fault at the output. The subsequent response may comprise disabling or enabling delivery of energy from the second source.

Abstract: A plurality of content providers provide multiple resources to multiple clients. At least some of the resources are to be served to clients from a shared content delivery network (CDN) formed by a plurality of repeater servers. Each content provider provides at least some resources via one or more content sources associated with that content provider. Transmission data rates from the CDN on behalf of some of the content providers are monitored. Based at least in part on the monitored data rates, requests for resources are directed to a source other than the CDN. Redirection of requests may be based on a pricing policy.

Abstract: A method of generating a web page modifies uniform resource locators (URLs) of embedded resources in a web page. The modified URLs include data prepended to information from the original URLs. The prepended data may be a hostname or an network address that is resolvable to a shared network of servers.

Abstract: A method for delivering resources to clients in a distributed computing environment. At least a first resource associated with a first content provider and maintained on an origin server references a second resource. The second resource is associated with a network formed by a plurality of repeater servers operable to serve the second resource to clients on behalf of the first content provider, the origin server being distinct from the plurality of repeater servers. Responsive to a request that causes the first resource to be served to a client from the origin server, at least one of the plurality of repeater servers is selected to serve the second resource to the client. If a copy of the second resource is available on the selected repeater server, the copy of the second resource is served to the client from the selected repeater server; otherwise, if a copy of the second resource is not available on the selected repeater server, the second resource is replicated on the selected repeater server.

Abstract: A method of processing requests for resources in a system in which a plurality of content providers provide multiple resources. Content providers offload the serving of some of their resources to a shared content delivery network (CDN) formed by a plurality of servers. The CDN is shared among the content providers. Some of a content provider's content may be served from an origin server associated with that content provider, while requests for other content from that content provider are served from the shared CDN. Requests for content are directed to servers in the CDN based on load conditions on the CDN servers and network conditions.

Abstract: A method of processing requests for resources in a system in which a plurality of content providers provide multiple resources. Content providers offload the serving of some of their resources to a shared content delivery network (CDN) formed by a plurality of servers. The CDN is shared among the content providers. Some of a content provider's content may be served from an origin server associated with that content provider, while requests for other content from that content provider are served from the shared CDN.

Abstract: A method and system for providing credit at a point of sale are provided. The method includes both an open-ended model and a closed-ended model. In the open-ended model a card, such as a credit card, is provided to the customer. The customer first enters into an agreement for repayment with a credit provider. When the customer uses the card, a new installment transaction is added to a revolving line of credit. An open-ended loan agreement is delivered to the customer at the point of sale. The open-ended loan agreement may include available credit left, payment terms, and payment date. In the closed-ended model, the customer need not first sign an agreement with the credit provider. The customer simply obtains and uses a card to obtain a closed-ended, single installment, installment loan.

Abstract: A method and system for providing and activating a credit card and credit line to a consumer. In one embodiment, the system and method include providing the consumer with a choice of one credit card from a plurality of cards. In response to the consumer's selection of one of the plurality of credit cards, an immediate authorization request is made for the credit card from an authorization source, such as a mobile telephone, kiosk, cash register, or credit card transaction device. Upon transmission of the authorization request, a rapid approval or disapproval is made based upon the applicant's financial status. This status may include the existence of an open bank account, such as a checking or savings account, or other credit worthiness indicia, such as prior business history with the lender and prior credit history. Once activated, the credit card may be used to purchase goods and services.

Abstract: Resource requests made by clients of origin servers in a network are intercepted by reflector mechanisms and selectively reflected to other servers called repeaters. The reflectors select a best repeater from a set of possible repeaters and redirect the client to the selected best repeater. The client then makes the request of the selected best repeater. The resource is possibly rewritten to replace at least some of the resource identifiers contained therein with modified resource identifiers designating the repeater instead of the origin server.

Abstract: Credit underwriting for a financial transaction is automatically commenced and concluded by the initiative of a customer. The customer initiates the financial transaction by interfacing to a merchant application. This interface may include a point of sale terminal, a card reader, a kiosk or the like. Customer-pertinent information and financial transaction pertinent information is obtained as a result of the customer initiating the process. The customer-pertinent and financial transaction pertinent information is then processed and the credit underwriting is approved if the customer associated with the customer-pertinent information is qualified for underwriting of a transaction described by the financial transaction pertinent information. A financial agreement that can be accepted by the customer interfacing to the merchant application is then generated and, if accepted by the customer, the funding for the financial transaction is provided.

Abstract: A clinical (or other) event triggers automatic video recording of an area in the vicinity of a patient on a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) by a CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) for storage in an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) using coded data (e.g., identifying event type, date, time, duration) and alerts medical personnel to events requiring intervention. A system for remote monitoring of a patient, includes a video camera positioned for monitoring a patient care area. A camera management processor initiates activation of image acquisition by the camera in response to detection of a signal derived in response to a trigger condition. A video recording unit stores data representing acquired video images in response to camera activation.

Abstract: Resource requests made by clients of origin servers in a network are intercepted by reflector mechanisms and selectively reflected to other servers called repeaters. The reflectors select a best repeater from a set of possible repeaters and redirect the client to the selected best repeater. The client then makes the request of the selected best repeater. The resource is possibly rewritten to replace at least some of the resource identifiers contained therein with modified resource identifiers designating the repeater instead of the origin server.

Abstract: A merchant can extend credit to a customer by establishing an account which allows the account to be paid off, or significantly paid down, on or after the customer's next payday. The payment can be directly extracted from the customer's bank account. The merchant is provided with a merchant system. The merchant system is used to read or recognize a unique customer identifier device, such as a magnetically encoded or bar-coded customer card, or an integrated chip, micro-computer, manually entered PIN etc., which uniquely identifies an account held by the customer. The merchant device communicates the information to a server system which approves the transaction and cooperatively the merchant system and server system generate a transaction instrument that can be signed by the customer.