Abstract: A method implemented by a network entity. The method comprises identifying a previously-originated call involving a party. The method also comprises receiving information regarding processing of a potential future call related to the previously-originated call. The method further comprises using the information regarding processing of a potential future call related to the previously-originated call to cause configuration of call processing information associated with the party. Also provided is a configuration entity for implementing the method.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method, system and apparatus handling a request for a media-over-packet communication session. The method comprises receiving a request for a media-over-packet communication session destined for a network address. Responsive to determining existence of an active communication session with a first communication client registered to the network address, the method further comprises determining an identifier associated with a second commmunication client registered to the network address, the second communication client different from the first communication client; and routing the request to the second communication client using the identifier.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method, system and apparatus for handling a request for a communication session. The method comprises receiving, at a processing time, a request for a communication session, the request comprising a destination network identifier, the destination network identifier having been registered in association with a plurality of communication clients; the request having been originated by an originating party associated with an originating identifier. The method further comprises identifying, based on at least one of the originating network identifier and the processing time, a subset of the plurality of communication clients. The method further comprises delivering the request to the subset of the plurality of communication clients.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, there is provided a method, system and apparatus for logging into a communication client. The method comprises receiving a registration request from a first communication client, the first communication client being registered in association with a device group. The method further comprises, responsive to a determination that there does exist a second communication client registered in association with the device group, provisioning the first communication client and the second communication client according to the registration request.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, there are provided a method, system and apparatus for joining a communication session. A method comprises receiving from a first communication device an indication of a desire of the first communication device to establish a communication session; the first communication device having been associated with a device group comprising the first communication device and at least one second communication device. The method further comprises determining if there exists an active communication session with the at least one second communication device. The method further comprises, responsive to existence of the active communication session, causing the first communication device to join the active communication session.

Abstract: A data driver drives a data signal on a channel, and a current mode driver drives a varying current on the channel to reduce crosstalk.

Abstract: An equalized driver includes a voltage mode driver to drive data on a conductor and a current mode driver to provide equalization.

Abstract: A flame retardant or flame resistant (FR) fiber blend is provided that comprises amorphous silica fibers and at least one FR fiber. A flame retardant fabric, manufactured from a blend of fibers comprises amorphous silica fibers and at least one FR fiber. Barrier fabrics, manufactured from a blend of fibers, are provided comprising amorphous silica fibers and at least one FR fiber.

Abstract: Single and multiple retaining wall blocks and block systems are disclosed. The blocks are provided with a face connection system which includes at least one front lip extending from a top surface of the block and a bottom channel formed into a front face and bottom surface of the block. The front lips have a length which is less than the width of the blocks.

Abstract: A non-toxic rodenticide comprises water-rodenticidal material such as alphacellulose (10) encapsulated within an enteric coating (11) of gastroresistant material such as glassy amylase or an acrylic polymer. The enteric coating can be pH-sensitive redox-sensitive or sensitive or enzymes in the gastrointestinal system of a rodent so as to release the water-retentive material at a site such as the caecum for example where it is particularly effective in disrupting water transport and ion transport through the gut wall. This effect causes the rat to weaken and die in a humane manner. In a variant, the water-retentive material is incorporated in a matrix of the gastroresistant material.

Abstract: A system of blocks having a stacking block and a corner block configured to fit together in the construction of a wall. The blocks interlock with each other so that no mortar is required in the construction of a wall. Additional pin reinforcement can be added.

Abstract: A system of columnar blocks and stacking blocks interlock with each other in the construction of a pilaster or column and a fence panel, respectively, for use in a fence. The columnar blocks are generally square and the stacking blocks are generally rectangular. The columnar block faces may contain one or more slots to give a column an appearance of a masonry joint. Blocks have at least one interlocking element that permits a positive connection between courses of the blocks when the interlocking element is received in an overlying block.

Abstract: A system of blocks is configured to be compatible with each other in the construction of a columnar structure. Each block has four faces and all four faces may generally have the same dimensions. The width of the blocks may generally be about twice their height. The faces of the block also may contain a slot to add an aesthetic appearance to the column. The blocks have certain constructions features that mate with specially constructed brackets in attaching a fence panel to the completed column. The blocks have interlocking elements or projections that permit positive connection between courses of blocks. Projections of one block extend into the core another block. Adjacent blocks can be rotated 90 degrees relative to each other about a vertical axis of each block with each course. The blocks can be used to construct a column that is easy to install and structurally sound.

Abstract: A veneer panel system is used with a wall or a retaining wall to provide a natural stone appearance and/or to improve the appearance of an existing wall. Panels can be interlocked to form a stable veneer structure. The structure is attached to a wall by various attachment means.

Abstract: A capping block having a waterproof shell that enables the quick and easy construction of a structurally sound column or pillar. The capping block comprises a composite material that has the appearance of natural stone.

Abstract: A container security system has a container interior monitor portion with a container interior light sensing portion responsive to visible light. A different embodiment involves a monitoring device with a support, a door engaging member movable to and from an operational position, and a detection portion that generates an electrical signal in response to movement of the member away from the operational position. The support may be configured to be supported on an edge portion of a movable door. Alternatively, the monitoring device may include a wireless communication portion, and circuitry responsive to the signal and operatively coupled to the wireless communication portion.

Abstract: A device has a support that can resiliently and removably grip an edge portion of a member with first and second portions thereof disposed on opposite sides of the member. A further portion on the first portion can operatively couple sensing structure to an electrical conductor portion on the third portion. A different embodiment has a support that can resiliently and removably grip an edge portion of a member with first and second portions thereof disposed on opposite sides of the member. A further portion on the support has circuitry coupled to a wireless communication portion on the first portion. Another embodiment has a support with structure supported thereon, the support resiliently and removably gripping the edge portion of a movable door with first and second portions of the support disposed on opposite sides of the edge portion.

Abstract: Aqueous coating slurries useful in depositing a dense coating of a ceramic electrolyte material (e.g., yttrium-stabilized zirconia) onto a porous substrate of a ceramic electrode material (e.g., lanthanum strontium manganite or nickel/zirconia) and processes for preparing an aqueous suspension of a ceramic electrolyte material and an aqueous spray coating slurry including a ceramic electrolyte material. The invention also includes processes for depositing an aqueous spray coating slurry including a ceramic electrolyte material onto pre-sintered, partially sintered, and unsintered ceramic substrates and products made by this process.

Abstract: A method of making a wall block and a mold box therefore. The wall block design maximizes the use of the mold box. The method produces wall blocks having a large surface area front face compared to the front face size of prior art blocks. The blocks have about one third more front surface area. This results in faster construction of walls and a faster construction sequence. The method of making the blocks makes efficient use of mold space and material, resulting in higher production yields and/or higher total daily production square footage.

Abstract: A rodenticide which is non-toxic to humans, domestic animals and livestock comprises a water-retentive material as the active ingredient and a rodent attractant. Preferably the water-retentive material is cellulosic material. In certain embodiments the water-retentive material comprises alpha-cellulose. In one preferred embodiment the cellulosic material comprises purified cellulose derived from the core of the cob of the DK 446 maize hybrid or from the core of the cob of an agonist of the DK 446 hybrid. It is considered that the unique selective toxicity of such rodenticides arises from the interference with water transport through the gut wall, particularly in the caecum (where cellulose is digested in rats) The caecum is vestigial in humans, who are not therefore affected by such materials. A laboratory method of screening candidate water-retentive materials for rodenticidal activity in the field is disclosed, involving examination of the gut (for compaction and bloating) and the caecum (for impaction).