A method includes receiving a control signal associated with a load, where the control signal is to cause a load change from a perspective of a switching-mode power supply. Content is displayed on a screen of the device, the content being associated with a function of the device. The service layer message is then transmitted across an access domain of the SP network. A coupling reaction is then employed to bond surface decoration to one or more arms of the multi-armed core. The housing of the upper and the midsole includes channels therein which receive the wraparound lace. The method further includes supplying battery power to a charger line when the battery voltage exceeds the charger voltage, and suppressing a leakage current.