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An electromechanical cylinder lock includes an outer lock shell and a rotatable lock barrel located therein which is controlled by dual locking features. A side bar or fence selectively blocks and permits rotation of the barrel with respect to the shell in response to insertion of a key into a keyway in the barrel. A slider bar is movable between a blocking position in which the side bar is prevented from permitting rotation of the barrel, and an unblocking position in which the side bar permits rotation of the barrel. Alternately, a blocking mechanism is provided to block motion of tumbler pins in the cylinder lock. A shape memory alloy actuator, such as a wire made of NITINOL disposed in the barrel is activated by an electric current in response to determination by an electronic control device whether an attempt to open the lock is authorized. Thermal interlock protection from external heating of the lock is also provided.

A system that secures a Base Derivation Key (BDK) in a facility for injecting Derived Unique Key Per Transaction (DUKPT) devices uses software for securing the BDK rather than a Tamper Resistant Security Module (TRSM). The system comprises a symmetrical key generator, a symmetric encryption device, a concatenating device, an asymmetrical key pair generator, and an asymmetrical encryption device. The symmetrical key generator randomly generates an encryption key for a symmetrical encryption method. The symmetrical key is provided to the symmetric encryption device for encrypting a segment of a BDK with a symmetrical key. The asymmetrical encryption device uses the public key of a randomly generated private/public key pair generated by the asymmetrical key pair generator to asymmetrically encrypt the symmetrically encrypted BDK segment and the symmetrical key. The public key is then destroyed and the private key is stored on the computer.

In accordance with this invention, a system, method, and computer-readable medium that aggregates the knowledge base of a plurality of antivirus software applications are provided. User mode applications, such as antivirus software applications, gain access to file system operations through a common information model, which obviates the need for antivirus software vendors to create kernel mode filters. When file system operations are available to antivirus software applications, the present invention may cause each antivirus software application installed on a computing device to perform a scan to determine if the data is malware.

A system and method for creating a localized silence area. A mobile device may be registered with an access point base station. Any direct communication links from the mobile device to any other base stations may be removed. An indication may be given to the mobile device that the mobile device is in a localized silence zone. The indication may include a request that the mobile device operate in a silent mode, information about making outgoing calls, information about receiving incoming calls, or a combination of these. Procedures for incoming voice calls to the mobile device may be different for different priority levels.

Methods, devices and system for enhancing computer information security by physically blocking unused USB ports with self-locking devices, or by providing USB port self-locking device with internal circuitry that qualifies and secures user peripheral device attached to the computer, and by continuously communicating with a management software application that provides real-time monitoring and warnings when any USB self-locking device is being removed or tampered. The self-locking devices use a spring loaded teeth in the USB plug that lock into tab spaces in the USB jack. Visual indicator provides positive assurance when all ports are secure. Each self-locking devices include a security circuit which is uniquely paired with the protected port. Some self-locking devices include data filters that only enable connecting authorized peripheral devices.

A method of controlling a function of a device, includes obtaining a sequence (19;34;48) of digital images taken at consecutive points in time. At least one measurement zone (25) including a plurality of image points is selected. For at least one measurement zone (25), a signal (30;41;55) representative of at least variations in a time-varying value of a combination of pixel values at least a number of the image points is obtained and at least one characteristic of the signal (30;41;55) within at least a range of interest of its spectrum relative to comparison data is determined. The determination comprises at least one of: (i) determining whether the signal (30;41;55) has a spectrum with a local maximum at a frequency matching a comparison frequency to a certain accuracy; and (ii) determining whether at least a certain frequency component of the signal (30;41;55) is in phase with a comparison signal to a certain accuracy. The function is controlled in dependence on whether the determination is positive.

A musical composition system, includes a plurality of tokens (5-7) of visibly distinct types, each representing aspects of at least a fragment of a musical composition, wherein the tokens are configured for placement by at least one user in a spatial configuration; a system for determining respective locations and types of an assembly of tokens (5-7) placed in a spatial configuration by the user(s); a system (13-16;44-46) for translating a spatial ordering of the tokens (5-7) in the spatial configuration into a temporal ordering; a system (13,18,40;44-46) for translating the types of the tokens (5-7) into respective aspects of at least a fragment of a musical composition; and a system (13,18-20;44-46) for generating at least one signal representing a synthesis of the respective aspects of fragments of a musical composition in accordance with the temporal ordering, the signals being suitable for audible reproduction. It is arranged to detect or prevent at least an attempted placement of a token of a certain type at a position in the spatial ordering violating any of at least one constraint associated with the certain type.

The method for manufacturing a hearing device, which hearing device includes at least one programmable processor, includes the steps of a) providing a set of software members, b) selecting a subset of said set, and c) creating an image of said subset, which is executable in said at least one processor. This allows to select from a large set of software members only those, which are suitable for a specific user. The system for manufacturing a hearing device in dependence of individual preferences of a user of said hearing device, which hearing device includes at least one programmable processor, includes a selecting tool allowing to select a subset of software members from a set of software members, and a build tool for creating an image of said subset of software members, wherein said image is executable in said at least one processor.

A system for facilitating a transaction between a first party and a second party is controlled by a trusted third party system and is programmed to carry out the method by receiving the first party's instructions for fulfilling at least a part of the first party's obligations in said transaction. The system communicates with the second party and provides the second party with perceptible assurance that the second party is in communication with a trusted third party system through the system. The system transmits information to the second party to provide assurance that the first party's instructions have been or will be fulfilled. Thus trust in the third party is transferred to the first party and the second party can trust that the first party's obligations have been or will be fulfilled.

The invention relates to dispensing devices for drinks or similar dosable liquid foodstuffs, e.g. coffee, milk or soft drinks, comprising manually actuatable selector switches for determining the type and quantity of the foodstuff to be dispensed. The aim of the invention is to simplify the use of one such dispensing device. To this end, said device is provided with an identification device (10) for identifying different types of containers (1) for receiving the foodstuff with subsequent consumption from the container, and for emitting an identification signal describing the container. The dispensing device is also provided with a valve device (20) which, on the basis of the identification signal, connects at least one of a plurality of supply devices (30 to 32) for supplying a defined foodstuff or a mixture of defined foodstuffs by means of a filling device (25), and fills the container (1) with a pre-determined quantity of the defined foodstuff or the mixture thereof. Said arrangement enables the customer to determine the amount of foodstuff to be contained in the container, by the selection of the container, thus simplifying the operation of the dispensing device.

A system for protecting high-value cargo enclosed in a container, while maintaining the container indistinguishable from similar low value shipments, includes an onboard identity module (OBIM) cooperative with an internal locking mechanism (ILM), both of which are externally undetectable. The OBIM can secure the ILM and prevent the container from being opened until a properly encoded unlocking signal from a Security Management System (SMS) is wirelessly received by the OBIM. The unlocking signal can be a composite including a plurality of species of wireless signals such as different frequencies of AM and FM encoded RF and acoustic signals, transmitted simultaneously and/or at specified intervals. In embodiments the OBIM enables remote tracking of the container, and in some embodiments the tracking is double-blind, whereby a Master Number (MN) recorded in shipping documents is associated with a “Random Number” (RN) used for tracking, the association being known only to the SMS.

In a JTAG test and debug environment, the signal groups may have a variable length, a fixed length of a combination of both fixed and variable signal groups to be transferred to the target processor. To implement the three types of data transfers, the storage unit associated with the scan control unit includes two types of storage locations, fixed signal length storage locations and variable length storage locations. The software can select the mode of data transfer and this selection is provided to the scan controller by a command.

A hypervisor-based virtual machine isolation apparatus and method. The hypervisor-based virtual machine isolation method performed by the hypervisor-based virtual machine isolation apparatus includes when a hypervisor starts to run virtual machines, allocating one or more colors to each of the virtual machines, allocating a page frame corresponding to the allocated colors to the corresponding virtual machine, allocating an accessible core depending on the colors of the virtual machine, and performing isolation between virtual machines corresponding to an identical color by changing a temporal/spatial scheduling order between the virtual machines corresponding to the identical color.

The present invention provides methods for assessing a subject's responsiveness to a HMGCR inhibitor therapy, and selection of a HMGCR inhibitor therapy based upon such methods. The invention further provides methods for identifying agents that modulate HMGCR activity, e.g., through modulating HMGCR mRNA splicing, while avoiding elevation of the statin-resistant isoform of HMGCR.

The described method provides a Network Controller (e.g., RNC) with an active set update procedure for application when activating STTD in the 3G networks. To avoid any call drop due to misalignments between the respective transmission diversity mode configurations of cells and the presence/absence of support for transmission diversity in user terminals, STTD mode is deactivated, in cases where the terminal is rejecting the Active Set Update message due to ‘invalid configuration’. The misalignments between the respective transmission diversity mode configurations may arise in a number of scenarios: handover from a cell with STTD deactivated to a cell with STTD activated, handover from a cell with STTD activated to a cell with STTD deactivated, or handover between cells with STTD activated. In all cases the solution consists of indicating to the UE the STTD Off configuration to obtain a success active set update procedure irrespective of the true configuration status.

The method for operating a hearing system comprises the steps of

• a) requesting (300) said hearing system to execute a functionality; and
• b) deciding (400) whether or not to execute the requested functionality.

It preferably comprises the steps of

• c) checking (440) the current availability of the requested functionality;

wherein the decision of step b) depends on the so-obtained current availability of the requested functionality, and

d) executing the requested functionality, only if the requested functionality is currently available in said hearing system.

The hearing system comprises at least one decision unit adapted to deciding whether or not to execute functionalities the hearing system is requested to execute.

The invention can make it possible to form hearing systems from a wide range of devices.

Embodiments of the invention may improve the performance of multi-processor systems in processing information received via a network. For example, some embodiments may enable configuration of a system such that information received is distributed among multiple processors for efficient processing. A user may select from among multiple configuration options, each configuration option being associated with a particular mode of processing information received. By selecting a configuration option, the user may specify how information received is processed to capitalize on the system's characteristics, such as by aligning processors on the system with certain NICs. As such, the processor(s) aligned with a NIC may perform networking-related tasks associated with information received by that NIC. If initial alignment causes one or more processors to become over-burdened, processing tasks may be dynamically re-distributed to other processors.

A game of chance and a method of playing a game of chance with a unique format and innovative wagering options, including parlay and progressive betting. At least one player must place at least one bet for the game to commence. Wagers can be placed on one event or multiple random events occurring simultaneously. Winning payouts are calculated based on the odds of the single event or the cumulative odds of multiple simultaneous events. The progressive bet can only be placed if another wager is simultaneously made, and is paid out as a separate bet. Once commenced, the game incorporates a plurality of random event generators to generate outcomes, which are paid out depending on predetermined payout odds. This game and method would be well suited for casinos in table, hybrid or electronic formats. This game could be played as a board game, a video game or a machine game.

An electronic lock with an electronic sensing arrangement to accurately sense relative positions of a bolt which mechanically locks a door, such as a door of an electronic drop safe, and to also sense an electronically controlled plunger which locks the bolt in place. The arrangement provides a mechanism for sensing a variety of mechanical malfunctions, as well as, potential fraud or tampering situations.