310 results about "Open communication" patented technology

A method for secure communications between a client and one of a plurality of servers performed on an intermediary device coupled to the client and said plurality of servers. In one aspect, the method comprises: establishing an open communications session between the intermediary device and the client via an open network; negotiating a secure communications session with the client; establishing an open communications session with said one of said plurality of servers via a secure network; receiving encrypted data from the client via the secure communications session; decrypting encrypted application data; forwarding decrypted application data to the server via the secure network; receiving application data from the server via the secure network; encrypting the application data; and sending encrypted application data to the client. In a further aspect, an apparatus including a network interface communicating with the public network and the secure network at least one processor, programmable dynamic memory addressable by the processor, and a communications channel coupling the processor, memory and the network communications interface is provided. The apparatus further includes a proxy TCP communications engine, a proxy SSL communications engine, a server TCP communications engine; and a packet data encryption and decryption engine.

A method for secure communications between a client and a server. The method includes the steps of managing a communications negotiation between the client and the server; receiving encrypted data packets from the client; decrypting each encrypted packet data; forwarding unencrypted data packets to the server; receiving data packets from the server; encrypting the data packets from the server; and forwarding encrypted data packets to the client. In a further embodiment, an apparatus communicating with a client via a public network and communicating with one of a plurality of servers via a secure network is disclosed. The apparatus includes a network communications interface, at least one processor, programmable dynamic memory, and a communications channel coupling the processor, memory and network communications interface. In addition, the apparatus includes a client/server open communications session manager, a client secure communication session manager, a client/server secure communications session tracking database; and a data packet encryption and decryption engine.

A method is disclosed for amortizing the authentication overhead of data transmissions. The method comprises establishing a first secure transmission of data between a transmitter and a receiver by transmitting at least one token to the receiver during the first secure transmission. There may be any number of senders and receivers, and any receivers may be a sender and vice versa. The method also comprises establishing at least one additional transmission of data between the sender and the receiver and transmitting the data and at least one token during the at least one additional transmission. In addition, the method compares the at least one token transmitted during the at least one additional transmission to the token transmitted during the first secure transmission to guarantee the authenticity of that at least one additional transmission. The method may also include transmitting a preselected number of tokens during the first secure transmission. The number of additional transmissions may or may not correspond to the preselected number of tokens. The at least one additional transmission may be conducted over an unsecure connection using open communication. The first secure transmission may be protected or encrypted.

An interactive system conducts auctions over an open communications network. Remote bidder site(s) are interconnected with remote scum site(s). Data for desired merchandise to be acquired at an auction is entered and a bidding strategy is automatically generated at a remote bidder site. The generated bidding strategy is dien implemented at a remote seller site. Auction data relating to merchandise to be auctioned is entered and a selling strategy is generated on the basis of the auction data at the seller site. Thereafter, the generated selling strategy is implemented by interaction with bidding agent(s) at the seller site. During an auction at a seller site, the bidder and seller actions are controlled and synchronized.

A system and method is provided for generating a multi-dimensional contextual platform that may be used to manage, diagnose, and communicate with patients in a medical practice. In particular, the system may provide a website that may provide dynamic, avatar-based interfaces that include a doctor interface and a patient interface. A doctor may create a subscription with an operator of the website in order to find new patients and view patient health records across multiple dimensions. A patient may create a subscription with the operator to locate a doctor and maintain open communications with the doctor. Once subscribed, the doctor and patient may use the website to enhance the overall healthcare experience by using social networking aspects of the website to facilitate doctor and patient communication in real-time.

A data center inside a shipping container having a lower plenum and an upper plenum in its interior. Heated air in the upper plenum exits therefrom into a plurality of heat exchangers adjacent thereto. Air cooled by the heat exchangers travels toward and enters the lower plenum. The data center includes a plurality of carriages each having an equipment receiving portion located between an open bottom portion in open communication with the lower plenum, and an open top portion in open communication with the upper plenum. Fans inside each of the carriages draw cooled air up from the lower plenum into the open bottom portion of the carriage, blow the cooled air up through the equipment receiving portion thereby cooling any computing equipment received therein, and vent the cooled air through the open top portion into the upper plenum.

A method for establishing an agricultural pedigree for agricultural products comprises the steps of: (a) Providing an open communication network accessible information storage device adapted to receive input of data relating to agricultural product production and distribution from multiple sources; (b) Inputting said data into said information storage device; (c) Storing and said data; and (d) Providing access to said data via the open communication network, wherein the information storage device is configured to be used as at least: (i) A tool for traceability of the agricultural products, (ii) A real time decision making tool, and (iii) A predictive modeling tool.

An abrasive jet apparatus is provided which includes an abrasive dispenser defining a compartment for storing a granular abrasive material and at least one metering orifice disposed in open communication therewith for dispensing the granular abrasive material. The apparatus also includes a shutter assembly disposed adjacent the metering orifice, which includes a shutter member angularly displaceable between first and second positions relative to the metering orifice. The shutter member has formed therethrough at least one shutter opening which in the first position is substantially fully aligned with the metering orifice, and in the second position is substantially fully offset therefrom. The apparatus further includes a position actuator operatively coupled to the shutter mechanism for reversibly displacing the shutter member to the first and second positions and a plurality of intermediate positions therebetween for occluding a selective portion of the metering orifice. A flow rate of the abrasive material dispensed through said metering orifice is thereby maintained at a predetermined level.

A bridge module is bridging communications between computing systems using UDP (user datagram protocol) communication protocol and computing systems using TCP (transmission control protocol) communication protocol. Communications between the bridge and the computing system having UDP communication drivers are handled with the UDP protocol. Communications between the bridge and the computing system having TCP communication drivers are handled with TCP protocol. The UDP computing system, i.e. the computing system using UDP protocol, opens communications by performing a handshake routine with the bridge module. Once the UDP communication between the UDP computing system and the bridge module is established, the UDP computing system sends data packets to the bridge module. The bridge module converts these packets from UDP protocol to packets in TCP protocol and sends them to the TCP computing system, i.e. the computing system using TCP protocol. The TCP computing system can send data back to the UDP computing system by sending packets to the bridge module using the TCP protocol. The bridge module will convert the TCP data packets from the TCP computing system to data packets in UDP protocol and forward them on to the UDP computing system. One exemplary environment for the invention is console redirection from a computing system, that is running firmware such as BIOS, to a computing system that is running an operating system on top of BIOS.

The invention relates to a method for communicating between a server and a client. The server and the client access at least one session extension key and/or a key associated with the session extension key, as an associated key. The server authorizes to extend an open communication session with the client until an expiration time only if the client sends to the server authentication data allowing the server to authenticate at least the client on a basis of the session extension key. The expiration time is a time at which the communication session is open completed by a predetermined extension time period. The invention also relates to corresponding client, server and system.

A server platform hosting an integrated software-based identity management suite used in a system for authenticating users with respect to a legacy application. The identity management suite includes an administration console for domain administration, an authentication services module for user authentication, an activity intelligence engine for monitoring user activity, an open-source-based virtual layer for mapping fields of a legacy user directory to fields within the server platform, and an internal interface using an open communication protocol adapted to provide communication between the open-source-based virtual layer and at least the authentication services module within the server platform.

An open communications framework including an application layer that defines standards for applications, a middleware layer that defines standards for middleware, an operating system layer that defines standards for operating systems, and a hardware layer that defines standards for hardware. Interface layers based upon open-standards can be used to communicate data between the application layer and the middleware layer, between the middleware layer and the operating system layer, and between the operating system layer and the hardware layer.

Methods, systems and computer program products for performing multi-location execution of tests between or among multi-sided test components in a wireless environment are described. Multiple flows are initiated substantially simultaneously and concurrently executed. A graphical representation of a multi-flow test is created that permits synchronization of the flows among agents at multiple remote locations. The graphical representation is converted into a textual representation in an open communication standard format, and information regarding each flow involved in the test is ascertained. The flows are substantially simultaneously initiated and concurrently executed with synchronization and dynamic data exchange components.

The disclosure provides faucets, faucet assemblies and methods for delivering liquid through a faucet. The faucet includes a faucet body having a first open end configured for connection with a faucet base, a second open end for receiving a faucet handle, and a faucet body portion having an opening therein. The faucet body has an inner wall defining a passage extending therethrough. The faucet also includes a faucet handle and a spray handle having a first end section and a sprayer end section. The first end section is configured to be detachably connected to the faucet body portion, and the spray handle has an inner wall and a passage extending therethrough which is in open communication with the passage through the faucet body. The faucet also has a hose connection that can receive a hose for delivering liquid to the spray handle. The hose connection may be in the sprayer end section of the spray handle. The faucet may also include a mechanism for liquid flow control and/or a pull-down diverter in liquid communication with the hose connection for aerated or spray flow.

A flotation device includes a pocket formed within its hollow body in open communication with an exterior surface thereof and a hollow housing mounted in the pocket. Illuminatable fiber optic strands are disposed in a predetermined pattern within the hollow body each having a light receiving end thereof protruding into the pocket through a wall thereof in an air impermeable manner and further into the housing. An illumination source is mounted inside the housing in close proximity to the light receiving ends of the fiber optic strands and a power source is also disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the illumination source. A multi-colored filter pane is mounted within the housing intermediate the illumination source and the receiving end of the each illuminatable fiber optic strand. A switch is provided and is manually operable by a user to operate the illumination source causing the strands to emit light.

An awning roll attachment that mounts directly to the awning roll and includes an internal illumination system and misting system. The awning roll attachment is connected to a roll tube using a press fit connection. The illumination system includes a light strip that is seated or embedded within a longitudinal channel formed in the attachment body. The misting system includes a plurality of misting nozzles that are tapped into bores in the attachment body and are in open communication with an internal fluid passage formed in the attachment body that runs its entire length. A connection fitting is connected to the fluid passage at one end of the attachment body and an end plug closes the fluid passage at the opposite end of the attachment body.

A method for communicating video data between at least a first host and a second host comprises: identifying, at a server, an address of the first host, to which the second host may communicate video data, and a sequence number expected by a network security system coupled between the first host and the server; and communicating, from the second host to the first host, video data using the address of the first host and the sequence number expected. The method may further comprise: identifying, at the server, an address of the second host, to which the first host may communicate video data, and a second sequence number expected by a network security system coupled between the second host and the server; and communicating, from the first host to the second host, video data using the address of the second host and the second expected sequence number. The second host may be adapted to perform the act of communicating without use of an intermediate server. The method may also further comprise communicating periodically, from the first host to the server, through the network security system, so as to maintain an open communication channel through the network security system to the first host at the address of the first host. The address of the first host may include address information and port information.

A system and method of maintaining community safety standards within an Internet community. A balance is achieved between open communication and costly supervision of an immersive online community by use of automated algorithms, human supervision and peer monitoring. An automated filtering process is used in conjunction with an evaluation and penalty process. The filter is enhanced over time. A peer-to-peer control and peer-to-administrator reporting scheme complete the system and methods to synergistically to maintain safety and set standards within the community.

A semiconductor device package and method for its fabrication are provided. The semiconductor device package generally includes at least one semiconductor die and a substrate coupled to the semiconductor die. The semiconductor die is provided with a front side defining a sealing area, and a first solder sealing ring pad formed on that front side. The substrate is provided with a front surface opposing the front side of the semiconductor die on which a second solder sealing ring pad is formed. A solder sealing ring structure is sandwiched between the first and second solder sealing pads of the substrate and semiconductor die, such that it extends peripherally about a substantial portion of the sealing area to substantially enclose thereat a cavity between the semiconductor die and the substrate. The solder sealing ring structure includes at least one venting portion defining against at least one of the substrate and semiconductor die an air vent in open communication with the cavity.

Systems and methods for providing secured network access are provided. A user device located within range of a hotspot initiates a request sent via an open communication network associated with the hotspot. The request concerns secured network access at the hotspot by the user device. A unique pre-shared key is generated for the user device based on information in the received request and transmitted over the open communication network for display on a webpage accessible to the user device. The unique pre-shared key is stored in association with information regarding the user device. The user device may then use the unique pre-shared key in subsequent requests for secured network access.