Abstract: An IR controller that provides a single point for communications with a remote and connects with the various components of a video or audio system which are configured to respond to IR signals. The apparatus receives and routes IR signals either serially or in parallel to the system components through uniquely labeled or color coded IR capable cables. The apparatus may be equipped with an RF to IR converter for an RF capable remote controller.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a product catalog is disclosed which includes receiving a plurality of first assets into the catalog, each first asset having a hierarchy tag. At least a second asset having a hierarchy tag is added into the catalog. The plurality of first assets and the at least second asset are organized in a hierarchy. The catalog is accessible by a design tool.

Abstract: An asset catalog is disclosed which includes a plurality of software assets and at least one hardware asset configured to be selectively functionally interconnected with at least one of the plurality of software assets. The plurality of software assets and the at least one hardware asset are organized in accordance with reusable asset specifications.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Miscanthus, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gold Bar’, that is characterized by its densely banded creamy yellow and green foliage, its short stature, its dense and upright plant habit, and its late season bloom.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Miscanthus, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gold Breeze’, that is characterized by its stiff leaf blades that are densely banded with alternating bands of creamy yellow and apple green with the banding consistent from the base to the tip of the leaf blade, its moderate plant height, its upright plant habit with foliage that is dense and bushy and resists lodging, and its late season bloom of bright purple-red inflorescences in late September to early October in Oregon.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Helenium, ‘Tijuana Brass’, characterized by its long season of bloom, it upright growth habit that resists lodging, its clean foliage that persists on the lower portions of the stems, its flowers that are larger in size than most Helenium, and its hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zones 4 to 8.

Abstract: A new variety of Arabis (species x sturrii) named ‘Arctic Fox’ which exhibits an exceptionally low-growing and spreading plant habit and striking green and white variegated semi-glossy foliage consisting of mid-green leaf centers surrounded by light cream leaf margins and marginal bands. ‘Arctic Fox’ bears pure white colored flowers in dense racemes on stems which rise 5 cm to 10 cm above the ground or base level of the mat of foliage. The petals of the flowers of ‘Arctic Fox’ are free, unlobed, white in color, ovate and glabrous. The anthers of the flowers of ‘Arctic Fox’ (six in number) and are grey-green in color and conspicuous against the white-colored petals.