Abstract: A condition responsive indicating device, comprising a local transceiver, configured to communicate with a signal box alarm panel, and a processor, coupled to the local transceiver. The condition responsive indicating device also comprises a remote transceiver, coupled to the processor and configured to connect to at least one network as well as a memory, coupled to the processor. The condition responsive indicating device further comprises programming in the memory, wherein execution of the programming by the processor configures the condition responsive indicating device to implement the following functions. First, to receive an input message via the local transceiver, the input message including a protocol designator. Second, to select a protocol based on the protocol designator of the input message. Third, to transmit an output message via the remote transceiver, over at least one outbound network from the at least one network, utilizing the selected protocol.

Abstract: Transmedia scheduling systems and methods are described in which a user interface is generated via a channel engine that includes first and second channels. The channels are based on one or more channel templates stored in a channel database, and are preferably populated with concurrent transmedia stories. Each of the transmedia stories can be based on at least one transmedia object stored in a transmedia database and may be dynamically generated.

Abstract: Transmedia scheduling systems and methods are described in which a user interface is generated via a channel engine that includes first and second channels. The channels are based on one or more channel templates stored in a channel database, and are preferably populated with concurrent transmedia stories. Each of the transmedia stories can be based on at least one transmedia object stored in a transmedia database and may be dynamically generated.

Abstract: Transmedia scheduling systems and methods are described in which a user interface is generated via a channel engine that includes first and second channels. The channels are based on one or more channel templates stored in a channel database, and are preferably populated with concurrent transmedia stories. Each of the transmedia stories can be based on at least one transmedia object stored in a transmedia database and may be dynamically generated.

Abstract: Transmedia scheduling systems and methods are described in which a user interface is generated via a channel engine that includes first and second channels. The channels are based on one or more channel templates stored in a channel database, and are preferably populated with concurrent transmedia stories. Each of the transmedia stories can be based on at least one transmedia object stored in a transmedia database and may be dynamically generated.

Abstract: Processes and apparatus for preparing instant coffee are described. In these processes, brewed coffee is fortified by adding coffee liquids separated from the surface of a separately-brewed batch of coffee. This fortification may increase the levels of lipids and other compounds that tend to be lost in greater amounts during lyophilization and other drying processes. The resulting fortified coffee, separated from coffee grounds and chilled to an appropriate temperature, may be held in a tank that has been washed with an acidifier, such as lemon juice or another fruit-derived citric acid, while awaiting lyophilization or another drying process.

Abstract: Ionic liquid containing compositions may be used in the production, recovery and refining of oil and gas. In addition, they may be used to treat wastewater and/or to inhibit and/or prevent fouling of contaminants onto surfaces.

Abstract: Adding a cationic starch and/or an anionic starch to a conventional demulsifier or water clarifier reduces activity of the resulting product without losing demulsifier or water clarifier performance.

Abstract: Adding a cationic starch and/or an anionic starch to a conventional demulsifier or water clarifier reduces activity of the resulting product without losing demulsifier or water clarifier performance.

Abstract: Transmedia scheduling systems and methods are described in which a user interface is generated via a channel engine that includes first and second channels. The channels are based on one or more channel templates stored in a channel database, and are preferably populated with concurrent transmedia stories. Each of the transmedia stories can be based on at least one transmedia object stored in a transmedia database and may be dynamically generated.

Abstract: Transmedia scheduling systems and methods are described in which a user interface is generated via a channel engine that includes first and second channels. The channels are based on one or more channel templates stored in a channel database, and are preferably populated with concurrent transmedia stories. Each of the transmedia stories can be based on at least one transmedia object stored in a transmedia database and may be dynamically generated.