Month of February 2009

Authenticating biometric data is one method to help prevent unauthorized use of smart cards. A slimmed down version of the Linux operating system, called Linux for Smart Cards, residing on a smart card’s microprocessor, processes biometric data read by the smart card’s biometric sensor. Linux for Smart Cards can store...

This publication outlines the procedure for User Notification when a preset event occurs and if the user doesn't take corrective action an Emergency Service Provider is notified

This publication refers to a feature that may be used with Patent Application: Initiating Emergency Communication in Response to Detecting Bio-feedback Satisfying An Alert Condition, which is currently being filed. It outlines a solution to an alert being transmitted for a mobile individual, where repetitive location...

In light of ever increasing environmental awareness and regulation, efforts to control acoustic emissions are ongoing. While various methods are currently employed to reduce acoustic emissions, the process outlined here will allow for reductions in acoustic emissions to be modeled based on sound data taken from a...

This publication refers to a feature that may be used with Patent Application: Initiating Emergency Communication in Response to Detecting Bio-feedback Satisfying An Alert Condition, which is currently being filed. It outlines a solution to notify individuals on a predefined contact list, after an event has been...

An incremental backup system is described that manages N backup versions in N similar storage enclosure. One increment per storage enclosure. Power management policies are set for each enclosure based on age of increment. Each new increment requires only a single data movement of the working data.

Provide an adjustable input line cord current limiting control and use the integrated UPS to supplement the power supplied to the system when the input current limit is exceeded. Alerts are generated when the UPS system is discharged by a specified amount, These alerts are used to cause a more global installation...

Utilize excess UPS battery capacity to augment facility power input for system operations known to generate high peak usage. The advantages are several. Short duration peak loads are prevented from being seen at the facility line cord. The power supplies can be designed for lower maximum capacity and are therefore...

This describes a Fractional-N Phase Locked Loop (PLL) that could be used in low jitter applications. This design resolves the principle issue with Frac-N PLLs which causes unacceptable jitter in many applications.