Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques that include collecting information used in determining the value of assets and/or collateral, and automation of certain aspects of processing of requests to advance funds from a line of credit.

Abstract: A large-scale high-visibility, color LED display sign intended for viewing from a long distance is described wherein power is managed by dividing the display sign into two or more distinct sections and providing power to each section from a respective separate power source. As a result, the amount of current drawn from any one source is reduced, thereby reducing require conductor sizes, circuit breaker trip limits, etc. Additionally, in applications where two or more power sources are available, this permits the distribution of the power load from the sign across the multiple sources without requiring bulky, complex and expensive power sharing apparatus. The sign's computer interface electronics are operated (scanned) directly by bus-connected interface circuitry. This eliminates the need for an external image buffer memory, since the computer's local memory acts as an image buffer. The computer serially transmits pixel data to the display via the interface mechanism.

Abstract: A method of determining whether a brine composition for freezing an item is in a desired balance. The method includes: adding an effective amount of dye into the brine composition, cooling the dye composition to a pre-determined temperature, and comparing the color of the brine composition to a pre-established correlation of color and brine composition at the pre-determined temperature, thereby determining whether the brine composition is in the desired balance.

Abstract: Improved brine solutions and uses thereof for uncontaminatedly and/or efficiently freezing items such as foods, and biological samples. In accordance with one embodiment, a brine solution containing a sufficient amount of dye in conferring the solution a distinctive color is used in the freezing process. In accordance with another embodiment, a brine solution containing deionized water is used for improving the freezing efficiency and/or freezing capacity.

Abstract: A composition for use as a fungistat for the treatment and prevention of infections such as sporotrichosis, onychomycosis infections, white line disease, hoof rot, jungle rot, pseudallecheria boydii, scopulariopsis, athletes foot, canker sole and fungal infections generally. The fungistat composition includes acriflavine and gentian violet.