349 results about "Dongle" patented technology

A client platform can be verified prior to being granted access to a resource or service on a network by validating individual hardware and software components of the client platform. Digests are generated for the components of the client platform. The digests can be collected into an integrity report. An authenticator entity receives the integrity report and compares the digests with digests stored in either a local signature database, a global signature database in an integrity authority, or both. Alternatively, the digests can be collected and stored on a portable digest-collector dongle. Once digests are either validated or invalidated, an overall integrity/trust score can be generated. She overall integrity/trust score can be used to determine whether the client platform should be granted access to the resource on the network using a policy.

A technique for the delivering a client-based firewall. A firewall security device is configured for connecting to individual clients, e.g., personal computers, for providing firewall security measures directly to the client. The firewall security device is configured as a electronic dongle which is attached to an external communications port of the client, e.g., the parallel communications port. The incoming communications stream to the client from, e.g., public networks, is passed through the firewall security device. In this way, the firewall security device applies and delivers a set of standard network security measures thereby protecting the client from security breaches triggered by the communications stream received from the public network. Advantageously, the firewall is delivered directly by the client without intervention, use, or connection to a separate firewall server.

A karaoke home entertainment center for streamlining karaoke show; reduce stress, problems and time pressure on the KJ & to prevent piracy. The inventive device includes Ultimate Karaoke Book, Karaoke Rental Systems, ProPlayer, Karaoke Shoppe Download Centre, Karaoke Burning Station, Downloadable Karaoke CD+G Player, Video Library Pro, DRM and Licensing encryption engine, Pre-manufactured CD DRM. The Book eliminates the majority of KJ typing when creating or updating their book. Book with minimal player forms the Karaoke Rental System. ProPlayer incorporates super encryption Dongle or soft encryption, which permits “back-up” copy but can only be used with the original dongle. Karaoke Shoppe Download Center consists of basic computer system that can access our on-line database or come pre-loaded with encrypted songs. Karaoke burning Station Kiosk is either counter-top or stand-alone kiosks that can contain and deliver cds. Downloadable Karaoke CD+G Player is a quality karaoke player that doesn't require a special piece of hardware (other than a personal computer). It can download and play karaoke songs and be given away for free. Video Library Pro is an adaption of the book and player above designed for video professionals. There are two forms of DRM and Licensing encryption engine that perform the function of file protection. Together they form the Karaoke Home Entertainment Center.

Virtually fraud-proof authentication for wireless mobile financial transactions. A mobile telephone, genius card or dongle may capture multiple biometrics, such as fingerprint, voiceprint, retinal recognition data, facial biometric data, ear biometric data and bio print, iris scanning data, pupil movement recognition data, and send segments of each of them to a server computer that re-constitutes them and stores them for matching during an attempted financial transaction. A purchasing individual has multiple biometrics read by separate readers integrated into a single hand-held device. An automatic process of the server computer has previously sent a command packet to the hand-held device defining percentage and portion of each biometric to select and the sequence and channel of transmission for matching along with other out of band security data. During the charging phase, the hand-held device may utilize a slidable antenna for swiping a magnetic strip of a charge card reader or may display credit card data for a limited amount of time.

Provided is a dongle that is connected to a portable terminal for providing a mobile banking transaction service with a banking equipment that includes a banking transaction unit for providing a mobile banking transaction service with a banking equipment; an FM transmitter for outputting a sound source played in a portable terminal through a speaker of an external FM receiver; a charger for receiving an external voltage to charge the portable terminal; and a connector to be connected to the portable terminal simultaneously or individually in order to perform functions of the banking transaction unit, the FM transmitter, and the charger. The banking transaction related components are implemented with a single separate device, i.e., dongle, and can be mounted when necessary. Therefore, a separate banking related module (software and/or hardware) is unnecessary, thereby slimming the portable terminal. In addition, the convenience of the banking transaction is improved because the dongle can be applied to general terminals having a minimum software specification.

The various embodiments herein provide a system for a secure electronic transaction. The system comprises a dongle connected to a computing device for reading an electronic card data, a client application running on the client device for collecting a transaction information from a customer, a service provider system connected to the computing device through a first communication network for transmitting the collected transaction information and the audio signal from the computing device to the service provider system, a production server located at the service provider system for processing the received card data, a payment server for processing the audio signal, a second communication network for transmitting a processed card data from the production server to a payment system and a payment gateway running on the payment system for interfacing with the service provider system. The payment system performs the financial transaction by authenticating the customer and a merchant.

Various devices are provided for conveniently storing, transporting and recharging wireless headsets and associated devices. According to some embodiments, a dongle is formed to receive a portion of a wireless headset, thereby bringing together electrical contacts of the dongle and electrical contacts of the wireless headset, thereby permitting convenient recharging of the wireless headset. In some embodiments, a dongle is integrated into a holster or carrying case for a wireless headset and/or an external device such as a telephone.

A dongle 4 is attached to a USB port 8 of computer 2 through USB connector 6. The dongle in suspend mode wakes periodically, sends a polling signal, and if it receives a response the dongle enters an active mode. In embodiments, the dongle 4 uses an active scan request as the polling signal and receives a beacon frame as a response. When the dongle enters an active mode after receiving a response the dongle then wakes the computer 2 from its suspend mode. The dongle draws minimal current meeting the USB specifications.

This invention relates to a voting system. In particular, this invention relates to a ballot paper which includes an option section and response section, whereby the response section is adapted to be separable from the option section. The option section preferably contains at least two options, the options being generated and/or presented in random order, and the response section preferably includes at least one selection portion for each option presented on the option section. The response section preferably includes a unique identifier which may be utilized to identify each voter, and the response section may preferably include reading means adjacent each selection portion. Preferably a key such as a dongle may be required to produce the ballot paper and be required to count the votes and/or collate the results. A method of conduct a ballot utilizing such a ballot paper is also described.

This invention relates to a method, system and computer program product that monitors usage for man carried weapon systems; specifically a device to monitor ammunition level and weapon discharges through real time data collection, analysis and real time visual feedback to the operator. An ammunition level detecting system mounted on a projectile weapon comprising: A level measurement unit (LMU) and a Reader and Visualization Unit (RVU) and a PC Dongle which configured to facilitate communication between the RVU and a personal computer (PC), enabling management of the RVU configuration and offloading of sensor obtained and system determined data values.

A self-powered apparatus able to deliver an output HDMI signal as well as mix a data input source with a self-generated signal and making the result available as an output HDMI signal.

A method for a covert communication system comprising a pair of flash memory devices having encrypted boot instructions and communication software thereon whereby the flash memory devices once plugged into a computer's USB ports and the computer is powered on, the flash memory boot load tests for the presence of a flash memory device dongle having an encrypted key that that once validated starts the encrypted communication software designed to create, edit, send and receive a report comprising data files forming a data package, which can only be transmitted by restarting the computer.

A universal serial bus (USB) dongle device includes a USB interface for receiving a video signal in a first format and for sending a processed video signal in a second format wherein the first format differs from the second format. An encoding module generates the processed video signal based on the video signal. In a further embodiment, A video card includes a video receiver for receiving a video signal in a first format, based on a selection command. An encoding module generates a processed video signal in a second format based on the video signal, wherein the first format differs from the second format. A USB interface transfers the processed video signal to the host device, receives the selection command from the host device and receives a power signal from the host device to power the video receiver and the encoding module.

A Bluetooth remote PTT (Push-To-Talk) and handsfree communication system and a method of providing the same are disclosed. The Bluetooth remote PTT and handsfree communication system includes a dongle, connected to the handset transceiver or the CDMA terminal, for toggling a transmission mode and a reception mode in accordance with a key signal transmitted from a PTT key device. The dongle transmits an audio signal outputted from the handset transceiver to a headset in the reception mode, and receives a voice signal transmitted from the headset in the transmission mode to output the received voice signal to the handset transceiver. The headset receives and outputs the audio signal transmitted from the dongle, receives an input of user's voice, and transmits the user's voice signal to the dongle. The PTT key device transmits the key signal for toggling the transmission/reception mode according to a user's manipulation to the dongle. The dongle, the headset, and the PTT key device perform short-range wireless communications using Bluetooth.

A universal serial bus (USB) dongle device includes a global positioning system (GPS) receiver that receives a GPS signal and that generates GPS position data based on the GPS signal. A USB interface communicates the GPS position data to a host device, when coupled to the host device.

In an embodiment of the invention, a dongle is configured for communication with an electronic device. The dongle includes a connector, a controller, a first memory and a second memory. The connector is for interfacing with the electronic device. The controller is for controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device. The first memory includes a file system. The controller is configured to provide automatic recognition of the dongle and mounting of the file system to the electronic device by using the connector when the dongle interfaces with the electronic device. The second memory has data for automatic navigation to a predetermined location. The dongle is configured for automatic execution of an element of the file system.

Collecting and preserving evidence developed during an on-line investigation. Evidence gathered on-line is hashed with a time stamp from an external time source and stored. Other data pertinent to an investigation is also stored and may also be hashed. The evidence may be presented later in a report that demonstrates the authenticity of the evidence. A computer system for on-line investigations includes a CPU, memory, input/output facilities, a communication element, and a security element such as a dongle. Communication software enables the investigator to communicate over the Internet and gather evidence. Investigation software enables the computer system to store and hash the evidence; this may be done automatically. A database structure includes tables for investigator and suspect data, cases, evidence, and provision for storing a time stamp indicating when the evidence was collected.

In an embodiment of the invention, a dongle is configured for communication with an electronic device. The dongle includes a connector, a controller, a first memory and a second memory. The connector is for interfacing with the electronic device. The controller is for controlling the interface between the connector and the electronic device. The first memory includes a file system. The controller is configured to provide automatic recognition of the dongle and mounting of the file system to the electronic device by using the connector when the dongle interfaces with the electronic device. The second memory has data for automatic navigation to a predetermined location. The dongle is configured for automatic execution of an element of the file system.

Communicating is disclosed. A communication exchanged between an image source and a print destination is intercepted. The print destination is configured to support a wired Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection between the image source and the print destination and there is no wired USB connection between the image source and the print destination. A communication to inject is generated based at least in part on the intercepted communication. The injected communication is transmitted over a wireless USB connection between the image source and the print destination.