All The Claims

1-27. (canceled)
28. A method comprising:
receiving a packet including a source address;
generating a hash value using a portion of the source address; and
determining whether to transmit a redirect message based on a first interface on which the packet is received, a second interface on which the packet is to be transmitted, the generated hash value, and a stored hash value.
29. The method of claim 28, further comprising:
comparing the generated hash value to the stored hash value.
30. The method of claim 29, where the determining whether to transmit the redirect message is based on the comparison of the generated hash value to the stored hash value.
31. The method of claim 28, further comprising:
comparing the first interface to the second interface.
32. The method of claim 31, where the determining whether to transmit the redirect message is based on the comparison of the first interface to the second interface.
33. The method of claim 28, further comprising:
comparing the generated hash value to the stored hash value; and
comparing the first interface to the second interface.
34. The method of claim 33, where the determining whether to transmit the redirect message is based on the comparison of the generated hash value to the stored hash value and the comparison of the first interface to the second interface.
35. The method of claim 34, where, when the first interface and the second interface are the same and the generated hash value equals the stored hash value, the method further comprises:
indicating that a redirect message is required; and
transmitting the redirect message to a host processor.
36. The method of claim 28, where the hash value is associated with an Internet Protocol source address of the packet.
37. The method of claim 36, further comprising:
generating the hash value using a predetermined number of significant bits of the IP source address.
38. A device, comprising:
an input device to receive a data packet, including a source address, from an interface, the input device including a memory containing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to:
generate forwarding information identifying a next hop for the data packet;
determine whether an index of the interface is the same as an index of an interface on which the data packet is to be forwarded;
determine whether a device originating the data packet belongs to a subnet of the next hop;
generate a redirect message based on both determinations; and
transmit the generated redirect message.
39. The device of claim 38, where the redirect message includes next hop information for another data packet having a same destination address as the data packet.
40. The device of claim 38, where, when determining whether the device belongs to the same subnet as the next hop, the one or more processors are to:
identify an incoming index associated with the interface;
identify an outgoing interface index associated with the next hop; and
compare the incoming index to the outgoing index.
41. The device of claim 38, where the source address includes a number of bits and, when determining whether the device belongs to the same subnet as the next hop, the one or more processors are to:
select a portion of the number of bits of the source address of the data packet; and
generate a hash value using a hash function and the selected portion of the number bits.
42. The device of claim 41, where the one or more processors are further to:
compare the generated hash value to a stored hash value; and
determine that the device belongs to a same subnet as the next hop when the generated hash value equals the stored hash value.
43. A device, comprising:
an input device to receive a data packet, including a source address, from an interface, the input device including a memory containing instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to:
generate forwarding information identifying a next hop for the data packet;
determine whether the data packet is to be forwarded via the interface at which the data packet was received;
generate a hash value of the source address;
compare the generated hash value to a stored hash value; and
forward a message to a host processor indicating that a redirect message, associated with the received data packet, is required when:
the data packet is to be forwarded via the interface at which the data packet was received, and
the generated hash value equals the stored hash value.
44. The device of claim 43, where, when generating the hash value of the source address, the one or more processors are to:
generate the hash value using a predetermined number of significant bits of the source address.
45. The device of claim 43, where, when determining whether the data packet is to be forwarded via the interface at which the data packet was received, the one or more processors are to:
compare an incoming interface index and an outgoing interface index.
46. The device of claim 43, where the redirect information includes at least one of:
an outgoing interface value or a prefix length value associated with the hash value.
47. The device of claim 43, where the host processor is to:
receive the message from the one or more processors;
generate a redirect message; and
transmit the redirect message to a device originating the data packet.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A method to retain subscribers to a communication service, the method comprising the step of:
defining at least one retention limit for a subscriber;
estimating a communication parameter for the subscriber;
comparing the communication parameter against the retention limit; and
improving a communication experience for the subscriber in response to the comparison of the estimated communication parameter and the retention limit.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the communication experience of the improving step is a reduction in the amount of advertising sent to the subscriber.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the communication experience of the improving step is an increase in content per cost for the subscriber.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the communication experience of the improving step is an improved Quality of Service for a subscriber device.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the communication experience of the improving step is more frequent presence updates for a subscriber device.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the communication experience of the improving step is more frequent e-mail updates for a subscriber device.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein the retention limit is a service limit for the subscriber and the communication parameter is an amount of service used by the subscriber, wherein the improving step is invoked if the amount of service used by the subscriber exceeds the service limit.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein the retention limit is a stress limit and the communication parameter is an amount of stress estimated for the subscriber, wherein the improving step is invoked if the amount of stress of the subscriber exceeds the stress limit.
9. The method of claim 1, wherein the retention limit is a predetermined date before the service contract termination date for the subscriber and the communication parameter is a number of days into the service contract for the subscriber, wherein the improving step is invoked if the number of days into the service contract exceeds the predetermined date before the service contract termination date.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein the retention limit is a predetermined limit for dropped calls for the subscriber and the communication parameter is a number of dropped calls for the subscriber, wherein the improving step is invoked if the number of dropped calls for the subscriber exceeds the predetermined limit for dropped calls for the subscriber.
11. The method of claim 1, wherein the retention limit is a predetermined limit for roaming minutes for the subscriber and the communication parameter is a number of roaming minutes for the subscriber, wherein the improving step is invoked if the number of roaming minutes for the subscriber exceeds the predetermined limit for roaming minutes for the subscriber.
12. The method of claim 1, wherein the retention limit is a predetermined cost limit for the subscriber and the communication parameter is a cost for the subscriber, wherein the improving step is invoked if the cost for the subscriber exceeds the predetermined cost limit for the subscriber.
13. A method to retain subscribers to a communication service, the method comprising the step of:
defining at least one retention limit for a subscriber, each retention limit associated with a communication parameter;
estimating a communication parameter for the subscriber;
comparing the communication parameter against the associated retention limit; and
improving a communication experience for the subscriber if the estimated communication parameter exceeds the retention limit.
14. The method of claim 13, wherein the communication experience of the improving step is a reduction in cost for the subscriber.
15. The method of claim 13, wherein the communication experience of the improving step is an improved Quality of Service for a subscriber device.
16. The method of claim 13, wherein the retention limit is a service limit for the subscriber and the communication parameter is an amount of service used by the subscriber, wherein the improving step is invoked if the amount of service used by the subscriber exceeds the service limit.
17. The method of claim 13, wherein the retention limit is a cost limit for the subscriber and the communication parameter is a cost for the subscriber, wherein the improving step is invoked if the cost for the subscriber exceeds the cost limit for the subscriber.
18. A network entity for retaining a subscriber to a communication service, the network entity comprising:
a memory for holding a defined list of at least one retention limit for a subscriber;
a communication monitor for estimating a communication parameter for the subscriber; and
a processor coupled to the memory and monitor, the processor for comparing the communication parameter against the retention limit, wherein the processor is operable to improve a communication experience for the subscriber in response to the comparison of the estimated communication parameter and the retention limit.

1. A touch panel, comprising:
a window substrate divided into an active area and a non-active area surrounding the active area;
an electrode part having an electrode bezel pattern formed of a bezel ink in the active area of the window substrate and an electrode pattern integrally formed on one surface of the electrode bezel pattern; and
a bezel part formed of the bezel ink in the non-active area of the window substrate, to surround the electrode part.
2. The touch panel as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
an insulating layer burying the electrode part and the bezel part; and
an anti-reflection layer joined to the window substrate by using the insulating layer as an intermediate.
3. The touch panel as set forth in claim 1, further comprising:
a transparent substrate having a second electrode pattern corresponding to the electrode part;
an insulating layer provided between the window substrate and the transparent substrate; and
an anti-reflection layer provided on the other surface of the transparent substrate.
4. The touch panel as set forth in claim 1, wherein the electrode part is formed in a mesh pattern.
5. The touch panel as set forth in claim 1, wherein the bezel ink has black color, white color, gold color, red color, green color, yellow color, gray color, purple color, brown color, blue color, or a combination thereof.
6. A method for manufacturing a touch panel, the method comprising:
(A) sequentially stacking a bezel ink layer and a metal layer on one surface of a window substrate;
(B) performing a patterning process including exposing and etching on the metal layer to form an electrode pattern and a bus line connected to the electrode pattern; and
(C) performing a patterning process on the bezel ink layer to form an electrode part and a bezel part surrounding the electrode part, the electrode part including an electrode bezel pattern integrally formed with the electrode pattern.
7. The method as set forth in claim 6, wherein the step (A) comprises:
(A-1) coating a bezel ink on an upper surface of the window substrate to form the bezel ink layer, the bezel ink having black color, white color, gold color, red color, green color, yellow color, gray color, purple color, brown color, blue color, or a combination thereof; and
(A-2) forming the metal layer on the upper surface of the bezel ink layer by plating or PVD.
8. The method as set forth in claim 6, wherein in the step (C), the patterning process is performed on the bezel ink layer by using the electrode pattern and the bus line.
9. The method as set forth in claim 6, wherein in the step (C), the electrode part is formed in a mesh pattern.
10. A method for manufacturing a touch panel, the method comprising:
(I) forming an electrode bezel pattern and a bezel part on one surface of a window substrate by using a bezel ink;
(II) forming a photoresist pattern exposing regions in which an electrode pattern and a bus line are to be formed; and
(III) filling the photoresist pattern with a metal material and then releasing the photoresist pattern to form an electrode part and the bezel part surrounding the electrode part, the electrode part including the electrode pattern integrally formed with the electrode bezel pattern.
11. The method as set forth in claim 10, wherein the step (I) comprises:
(I-1) coating the bezel ink on one surface of the window substrate to form the bezel ink layer, the bezel ink having black color, white color, gold color, red color, green color, yellow color, gray color, purple color, brown color, blue color, or a combination thereof; and
(I-2) performing a patterning process including exposing and etching on the bezel ink layer to form the electrode bezel pattern and the bezel part.
12. The method as set forth in claim 10, wherein the step (III) comprises:
(III-1) filling the photoresist pattern with the metal material by plating or PVD; and
(III-2) releasing the photoresist pattern by a lift-off process.
13. The method as set forth in claim 10, wherein in the step (III), the bus line is formed on the bezel part and connected to the electrode pattern.
14. The method as set forth in claim 10, wherein in the step (III), the electrode part is formed in a mesh pattern.

The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.

1. A cold crucible induction melter, comprising:
a plurality of metal sectors forming a wall of the cold crucible induction melter, each of the metal sectors including
an outer curved portion forming an outer side surface of the wall metal sector, the outer curved portion being convex outward relative to the wall and having a semicircular shape as a whole to prevent an electric arc from being generated,
an inner planar portion forming an inner side surface of the wall metal sector and having a planar shape,
two side planar portions forming side surfaces of the metal sector, connecting the outer curved portion to the inner planar portion and having a planar shape,
a top planar portion forming a top end surface,
a bottom planar portion forming a bottom end surface,
a cooling passage longitudinally formed inside the metal sector such that an inner periphery of the metal sector forms the cooling passage, so that a coolant circulates therethrough to cool the wall, the cooling passage extending from a bottom end surface to a top end surface of the metal sector such that both ends of the cooling passage are open, respectively, at the bottom end surface and the top end surface of the metal sector, and
an insulation layer covering the inner planar portion and the two side planar portions; and
a connection pipe connecting the cooling passage of the metal sector to a cooling passage of an adjacent metal sector, the connecting pipe being coupled to the cooling passage at the top end surface of the metal sector, wherein a coolant flows in one direction from a bottom end to a top end of the metal sector and a top end to a bottom end of the adjacent metal sector.
2. A cold crucible induction melter comprising:
a plurality of metal sectors forming a wall of the cold crucible induction melter, each of the metal sectors including
an outer curved portion forming an outer side surface of the wall metal sector, the outer curved portion being convex outward relative to the wall and having a semicircular shape as a whole to prevent an electric arc from being generated,
an inner planar portion forming an inner side surface of the wall metal sector and having a planar shape,
two side planar portions forming side surfaces of the metal sector, connecting the outer curved portion to the inner planar portion and having a planar shape,
a top planar portion forming a top end surface,
a bottom planar portion forming a bottom end surface,
a cooling passage longitudinally formed inside the metal sector such that an inner periphery of the metal sector forms the cooling passage, so that a coolant circulates therethrough to cool the wall, the cooling passage extending from a bottom end surface to a top end surface of the metal sector such that both ends of the cooling passage are open, respectively, at the bottom end surface and the top end surface of the metal sector, and
an insulation layer covering the inner planar portion and the two side planar portions;
a cooling tube provided outside the wall; and
a connection pipe connecting the cooling passage of the metal sector to a cooling passage of the cooling tube, the connecting pipe being coupled to the cooling passage at the top end surface of the metal sector, wherein a coolant flows in one direction through the cooling tube and the metal sector.
3. The cold crucible induction melter according to claim 2, wherein the number of cooling tubes is equal to the number of metal sectors, and
wherein each of the cooling tubes is connected to the cooling passage of the corresponding single sector.