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From: msa@sloan.seas.ucla.edu (Marek Ancukiewicz)
Subject: POCSAG Paging Protocol - Documentation
Date: 13 Dec 1994 07:15:39 GMT
Organization: Duke University, Durham, NC, USA


Does anybody know how could I get some info on the protocols used in
in Motorola pagers? As far as I know they are called POCSAG and are
not proprietary to Motorola. I would be grateful for any help,
particularly for references to documentation.


Marek

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From: KVJU24A@prodigy.com (David Kimball)
Subject: CCMail FTP-type Mail Server
Date: 13 Dec 1994 13:56:43 GMT
Organization: Prodigy Services Company  1-800-PRODIGY


We have developed a remote access mail server fashioned after the FTP
mail servers found on the internet. But this one works in conjunction
with ccmail and/or Notes mail databases. I am curious to see if this
is something others might be interested in as a product. If you have
interest in it please send me an email message.

For those unfamiliar with the concept of a remote access mail server, 
a
description of what we built follows:

A remote access mail server allows you to access information and files
from your network by sending mail messages to the mail server. Why
would someone do this instead of accessing the network directly? Well
imagine your on the road or working at home and forgot a file that you
needed on the network.  Using cc:Mail mobile, you could send a request
to the mail server to get you the file and it would email it back to
you.

So how do I send a request? By creating an email message and mailing
it to the mail server's ID. It's as easy as sending a message to
someone in your office to get you the file. Only, it will get back to
you sooner!

What does a request look like? The request message uses the FTP
command set available on most internet FTP mail servers. This gives
you the ability to get a file or files, get directory listings, or
search for a file to see what directory it is in. You specify the
server you wish to attach to along with any ID's and passwords
required for verification. You can also specify the directory to look
in for your file or directory requests. In addition the requested
file(s) can be compressed. By default messages are placed in the body
of the email message. Binary files can be uuencoded or xxencoded to
make them appear as text files or they can be sent as attachments.

Here's a sample request:
CONNECT \\MYSERVER\DATA
CD \MYDIR
ATTACH
GET MYFILE.DAT
QUIT

The sample above connects to the shared volume called DATA on the
server called MYSERVER. It changes to the directory called MYDIR. It
the requests that the file be sent back as an attachment instead of in
the body of my mail message. Next it specifies that I want the file
called MYFILE.DAT sent.  Finally it indicates the end of a request
with the QUIT. The QUIT is there in case the message arrives from a
foreign mail system through a gateway and the foreign mail system
appends information to the end of your mail message.

So there you have it. By simply writing an email message you can get
to those files you forgot. Or you can use it to access regularly
updated files on the network if your a field agent.

Well once again if this interests you as a product please let me know.


Thanks,

Bill Richard

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From: martyj@mrcnext.cso.uiuc.edu (martin johnson)
Subject: TAP, Pager Information Wanted
Date: 13 Dec 1994 12:43:51 GMT
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana


I am trying to get a automatic paging function into my PC.  I intend
to use KERMIT scripted to use TAP, Telocator Alph- numeric Protocol.
The problem is, I cant locate a copy of the TAP protocol. Does anyone
on the net know where I can get this, or for that matter, any paging
service protocols?  If anyone has already done this with KERMIT, I
would of course appreciate any suggestions.


Thanks in advance,

Marty    martyj@mrcnext.cso.uiuc.edu
martin johnson     martyj@uiuc.edu   

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From: cashore@PacBell.COM (Cherie Shore)
Subject: PacBell ISDN Seminar
Date: 13 Dec 1994 02:08:42 GMT
Organization: Pacific Bell


On Tuesday, January 24, Pacific Bell will be offering an evening
seminar entitled "What is ISDN?".  We'll be discussing a wide range of
subjects relating to ISDN technology, deployment, applications, and
availability.  We will also be showing a benchmark test; the same file
transferred via 14.4 modem and ISDN at 56kbps.  An ISDN Internet
Access provider will be onhand to show how pleasurable Mosaic can be
at 112kbps.

The seminar will be held at 177 E. Colorado Bl in Pasadena, at 7pm.
To reserve a seat, call 818-578-4114.


Cherie Shore    cashore@pacbell.com
ISDN Technology Manager, PacBell

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From: mfvetter@tasc.com (Michael F. Vetter)
Subject: HAZMAT Information for First Responders (HAZ-First)
Date: 12 Dec 1994 19:56:02 GMT
Organization: TASC


Hi!

I'm working on a federally-sponsored project that is looking into ways
to get critical information directly and rapidly to emergency
responders (police, fire, EMT) who are the *first units* to arrive at
the scene of a commercial highway vehicle accident or spill involving
hazardous materials. The HAZMAT Information for First Responders
(HAZ-First) Project is in the early planning stages and is looking for
inputs from anyone on similar pilot projects or relevant technologies
that could help us better meet the needs of emergency first 
responders.  
Preliminary interviews and a workshop with first responders indicate a
need to know the following information upon being dispatched to an
accident/spill location and *before* arriving at the scene:

(1) Precise descriptions of all hazardous materials, if any, in a
commercial vehicle, including a description of their containers.

(2) Detailed list of other materials in the commercial vehicle load,
including a description of their containers.

(3) Information on the hazardous materials' physical and chemical
characteristics and any associated warnings.

(4) Implications of hazardous materials within the commercial
vehicle's load interacting with each other and with non-hazardous
materials also present in the vehicle.

(5) Recommended actions needed to immediately neutralize the hazardous
material's effects and/or to treat any injuries resulting from
exposure to the hazardous materials.

We identified the following technologies as having some part in a
first response information architecture and would appreciate your
comments on commercially-available products in the categories (or
additional categories) that you think would be able to meet some of
requirements.

Automated vehicle location and tracking systems;
Automatic vehicle accident sensors;
Hazardous chemical sensors;
Vehicle transponders and remote interrogators;
Electronic smartcards;
Commercial wireless telecommunications;
Personal digital communicators;
Personal digital assistants;
Computer supported cooperative work (CSCW);
Wireless access to Internet resources;
Video teleconferencing;
Mobile crisis command centers;
Computerized MSDS databases (both public domain and proprietary);
Computerized pesticide or other substance information databases;
Toxicological information databases;
Public safety dispatch systems (911 and E-911 CAD);
Commercial carrier dispatch systems;
Commercial vehicle load scheduling and tracking systems.

If you know of test projects being conducted or planned by other
organizations (federal, state, local, non-profit, academic, or 
industry) 
in support of emergency first responders we would also like to know
about them. Initial demonstration of some of the information 
technologies 
listed below will depend heavily on being able to coordinate with
Federal, State, or local agencies in ITS, DOT, and industry-sponsored
projects.

Your comments on first responder's information will always be 
welcomed.  
Thanks very much for your participation.


Michael Vetter   TASC, Inc.
(617) 942-2000, X 2407
FAX  942-7100  mfvetter@tasc.com

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From: philmon@netcom.com (Greg Philmon)
Subject: Help Wanted With Phone Test Device
Organization: ClientLink, Inc., Atlanta, Ga.
Date: Tue, 13 Dec 1994 17:51:23 GMT


I've seen devices that allow you to bypass the local exchange and
perform phone testing within your office.

That is, they have two or more RJ11 jacks, each assigned a two or
three digit phone number.  You can plug in a standard analog phone and
call any other port.

The device handles dial tone and ring generation, as well as busy
signals, etc.  Some even allow you to adjust the line quality.

What are these things called?  Where can I go to get more info and
perhaps purchase one?  How much do they cost (ballpark)?

Thanks in advance.


Greg Philmon | philmon@netcom.com | CIS: 71161,3445 | MCI: 588-5358

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