Abstract: This invention provides a system and a method for online, web-based point of sale (POS) building and configuration, which can assist non-expert business operators in building, editing and testing a point of sale system to manage their businesses. The business operations range from a single branch to a large chain of stores or branches. The key advantages of the Web-based POS builder are that it is completely built on the foundation of the Web. The POS builder is accessible anywhere in the world. It can be used by a person of any skill level. The POS builder builds, edits, and tests new POS terminals in real time.

Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DAS-59122-7 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.

Abstract: An antenna alignment bracket may include a guide member having a first end and a second end, a first end plate disposed at the first end of the guide member to extend away from the guide member in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of longitudinal extension of the guide member, a second end plate disposed at the second end of the guide member to extend away from the guide member in the first direction, and an extension portion operably coupled to one of the first end plate, the second end plate, or the guide member at a proximal end of the extension portion. The extension portion may be configured to support an alignment tool bracket for holding an alignment tool configured to align an antenna assembly at a distal end of the extension portion. A receiving space is defined between the first and second end plates to receive the antenna assembly.

Abstract: A composition for animal litter derived from field peas includes dried field peas or some combination of dried field peas, an organic moisture absorbent material, and a filler material. The composition for animal litter provides an organic, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly material for absorbing animal waste and containing odor. A method for making the composition includes harvesting dried field peas, comminuting the dried field peas to a desired particle size, and optionally mixing the dried and sized field pea particles with one or more filler materials to improve various properties of the composition such as moisture absorbency and odor retention. Some filler material examples include oat hulls, grass seed screenings, wheat straw, corn straw, wheat middlings, wood pellets, wood pulp, recycled paper, sawdust, walnuts, barley, or soy pulp.

Abstract: An antenna alignment bracket may include a guide member having a first end and a second end, a first end plate disposed at the first end of the guide member to extend away from the guide member in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to a direction of longitudinal extension of the guide member, a second end plate disposed at the second end of the guide member to extend away from the guide member in the first direction, and an extension portion operably coupled to one of the first end plate, the second end plate, or the guide member at a proximal end of the extension portion. The extension portion may be configured to support an alignment tool bracket for holding an alignment tool configured to align an antenna assembly at a distal end of the extension portion. A receiving space is defined between the first and second end plates to receive the antenna assembly.

Abstract: Described is a technology by which code, such as an untrusted web application hosted in a browser, provides content through an interface for playback by an application environment, such as an application environment running in a browser plug-in. Content may be in the form of elementary video, audio and/or script streams. The content is in a container that is unpackaged by the application code, whereby the content may be packaged in any format that the application understands, and/or or come from any source from which the application can download the container. An application environment component such as a platform-level media element receives information from an application that informs the application environment that the application is to provide media stream data for playback. The application environment requests media stream data (e.g., samples) from the application, receives them as processed by the application, and provides the requested media stream data for playback.

Abstract: A loader to load cargo onto the bed of a truck includes a frame having a rear roller, and a winch mountable onto the bed of the truck, and a platform having forward and rear wheels depending downwardly from corresponding front and rear ends thereof. The roller may include a cable guide formed circumferentially around the roller. A winch cable is selectively extendable from the winch over the cable guide on the rear roller, and to attach to the front end of the platform when in it's lowered pre-hoisting position. The front end of the platform is hoistable from its pre-hoisting position onto the rear roller where-upon continued winching-in of the cable onto the winch draws the rest of the platform over the rear roller so as to rest on the top of the frame. The platform is then winched to the front of the frame.

Abstract: An energy absorber includes a housing, a bearing housing positioned within the housing, a main connection point connected to a first receiver, and a threaded rod connected through a bearing and having an end connected to the first receiver at a first end of the housing. The bearing is positioned in the bearing housing. Compressible elements of the threaded rod compress against the bearing to absorb energy upon exceeding a force threshold.

Abstract: An energy absorber includes a housing, a bearing housing positioned within the housing, a main connection point connected to a first receiver, and a threaded rod connected through a bearing and having an end connected to the first receiver at a first end of the housing. The bearing is positioned in the bearing housing. Compressible elements of the threaded rod compress against the bearing to absorb energy upon exceeding a force threshold.

Abstract: A method for enabling consumers in a commercial or gaming context to push funds from a traditional open loop account to a closed loop account, and back. At the request of a consumer, funds are transferred to an open loop account of an intermediary payment system that holds or keeps track of virtual closed loop accounts for each consumer and virtual open or closed loop accounts for individual electing merchants or gaming establishments. The consumer may elect to open and use an associated closed loop card to acquire goods or services at the electing private label merchant's or to place a bet at the private label gaming facility or device that will cause funds to be transferred from the consumer's virtual closed loop account to the merchant or gaming establishment's closed loop account. Thereafter, the funds are transferred from the intermediary payment system to an open loop account belonging to the commercial or gaming merchant.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention automatically register user interfaces with a voice control system. Registering the interface allows interactive elements within the interface to be controlled by a user's voice. A voice control system analyzes audio including voice commands spoken by a user and manipulates the user interface in response. The automatic registration of a user interface with a voice control system allows a user interface to be voice controlled without the developer of the application associated with the interface having to do anything. Embodiments of the invention allow an application's interface to be voice controlled without the application needing to account for states of the voice control system.

Abstract: Described is a technology by which code, such as an untrusted web application hosted in a browser, provides content through an interface for playback by an application environment, such as an application environment running in a browser plug-in. Content may be in the form of elementary video, audio and/or script streams. The content is in a container that is unpackaged by the application code, whereby the content may be packaged in any format that the application understands, and/or or come from any source from which the application can download the container. An application environment component such as a platform-level media element receives information from an application that informs the application environment that the application is to provide media stream data for playback. The application environment requests media stream data (e.g., samples) from the application, receives them as processed by the application, and provides the requested media stream data for playback.

Abstract: Described is a technology by which code, such as an untrusted web application hosted in a browser, provides content through an interface for playback by an application environment, such as an application environment running in a browser plug-in. Content may be in the form of elementary video, audio and/or script streams. The content is in a container that is unpackaged by the application code, whereby the content may be packaged in any format that the application understands, and/or or come from any source from which the application can download the container. An application environment component such as a platform-level media element receives information from an application that informs the application environment that the application is to provide media stream data for playback. The application environment requests media stream data (e.g., samples) from the application, receives them as processed by the application, and provides the requested media stream data for playback.

Abstract: A method of reducing intermittent weak or missing (IWM) jet failures in a phase change ink imaging device comprises fluidly connecting a positive pressure source to a print head assembly of a phase change ink imaging device. The print head assembly includes a plurality of ink jets for emitting ink drops onto an ink receiver. The method includes activating the pressure source to deliver a positive pressure pulse to the print head assembly. The pressure pulse is delivered at substantially a purge pressure. The pressure pulse has a pulse duration such that the pressure pulse bulges ink from the plurality of ink jets without emitting ink from the plurality of ink jets.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for verifying instant card issuance. The method begins with receiving from a user an identification credential including personally identifying data. Then the method continues with authenticating the user based upon an evaluation of the personally identifying data against a fraud detection database. The identity of the user may be correlated to the identity specified in the identification credential. The user is then validated based upon an analysis of the personally identifying data against a compliance database including a list of prohibited identities or watch lists. The user is designated as authorized upon proper authentication and validation. The method concludes with dispensing a transaction card linked via a unique identifier to a financial account associated with the authorized user. The transaction card is imprinted with the unique identifier and a custom user-selected design.

Abstract: Described is a technology by which code, such as an untrusted web application hosted in a browser, provides content through an interface for playback by an application environment, such as an application environment running in a browser plug-in. Content may be in the form of elementary video, audio and/or script streams. The content is in a container that is unpackaged by the application code, whereby the content may be packaged in any format that the application understands, and/or or come from any source from which the application can download the container. An application environment component such as a platform-level media element receives information from an application that informs the application environment that the application is to provide media stream data for playback. The application environment requests media stream data (e.g., samples) from the application, receives them as processed by the application, and provides the requested media stream data for playback.

Abstract: A method of reducing intermittent weak or missing (IWM) jet failures in a phase change ink imaging device comprises fluidly connecting a positive pressure source to a print head assembly of a phase change ink imaging device. The print head assembly includes a plurality of ink jets for emitting ink drops onto an ink receiver. The method includes activating the pressure source to deliver a positive pressure pulse to the print head assembly. The pressure pulse is delivered at substantially a purge pressure. The pressure pulse has a pulse duration such that the pressure pulse bulges ink from the plurality of ink jets without emitting ink from the plurality of ink jets.

Abstract: A hub cover for securement to a drive axle hub after removal of a drive axle therefrom, the hub surrounding an axle opening from which the drive axle has been removed and for retaining oil therein. The axle cover is a plate having an exterior surface and an interior mounting surface, the plate being of a size sufficient to cover the hub and the axle opening. A mounting means is provided for mounting the plate on the hub. An oil access means is associated with the plate for selectively adding oil to the axle opening and retaining the oil therein. When the plate is mounted to the hub the interior mounting surface and hub form a sealing surface that surrounds the axle opening to prevent leakage of oil from the opening.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment safety device for use with an upright structure includes an elongate member, a connecting member, a securing member, and a lifeline. The connecting member is operatively connected to the elongate member proximate a first end of the elongate member. The connecting member extends outward from the elongate member and is configured and arranged to engage the upright structure. The securing member is operatively connected to the elongate member proximate a second end of the elongate member. The securing member is configured and arranged to extend around a portion of an anchor member. The connecting member and the securing member anchor the elongate member thereby providing an anchorage point. The lifeline is operatively connected to the elongate member, wherein the lifeline provides fall protection proximate the upright structure when the elongate member is anchored.