Abstract: The system provides remote program execution, data transport, message communication, status communication and relocation of computer resources by using an arbiter associated with each computer. An originating arbiter of a process resource sends messages between arbiters that are received by each arbiter and then sent to a destination arbiter, if required. If necessary, the message may be retransmitted by intermediate arbiters and eventually received by the destination arbiter which interpret, and executes the message. As a result, the arbiters provide actual communication between the resources. Each arbiter may be resident in each of a plurality of computers which are part of a network linked by a network. Each arbiter independently reviews and processes the messages so that the computers communicate directly with each other on a peer to peer basis without the need for a master controlling program or other gateway for controlling and processing the messages as the messages are transmitted between computers.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer program product for instant document sharing. In one embodiment, referred to as “document sharing,” a file is converted to a “shared document” which is distributed to the members of a data conference for review. In another embodiment, referred to as “application viewing,” the “owner” of a document shares the screens created by an application associated with the document. The other members of the data conference can view the screens, but cannot interact with the application. In another embodiment, referred to as “application sharing,” the “owner” of a document shares the screens created by an application associated with the document. The other members of the data conference can view the screens and interact with the application.

Abstract: The Internet Cache Protocol may be utilized to implement communications between web servers. Distributed service queries may be embedded into Internet Cache Protocol queries directed to other web servers. The web servers may provide responses using the Internet Cache Protocol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of supporting communication between a first network node (AH1) and a second network node (ISR1) of a communications network (KN), to the communications network, to the first and second network nodes, and to a switch controller for the second network node for carrying out the method. Between the second network node (ISR1) and one or more further network nodes (ISR2, ISR3) of the communications network, information about label resources is exchanged using a label distribution protocol (LDP), whereby the establishment of shortcuts, each of which is formed by a direct Layer 2 connection assigned to a Layer 3 forwarding relationship, is made possible between the second network node (ISR1) and the further network nodes (ISR2, ISR3). The first network node (AH1) is preconfigured with a set of label resources.

Abstract: Systems and methods for network profiling that may be used by a provider of high bandwidth connections to facilitate connectivity and service order entry by customers are disclosed. Typically, the customer has a plurality of client. The network profiling method generally comprises specifying at least one network configuration profile, the specifying including selecting a preferred CPE, selecting a network mode, selecting a network feature, selecting at least one network feature parameter including a static parameter, and defining a value for the static network feature parameter, wherein the network configuration profile includes at least one dynamic network feature parameter, the dynamic parameter having an unspecified value in the network configuration profile.

Abstract: A control system includes an Internet web interface to a network of at least one programmable logic control system running an application program for controlling output devices in response to status of input devices. The Web interface runs Web pages from an Ethernet board coupled directly to the PLC back plane and includes an HTTP protocol interpreter, a PLC back plane driver, a TCP/IP stack, and an Ethernet board kernel. The Web interface provides access to the PLC back plane by a user at a remote location through the Internet. The interface translates the industry standard Ethernet, TCP/IP and HTTP protocols used on the Internet into data recognizable to the PLC. Using this interface, the user can retrieve all pertinent data regarding the operation of the programmable logic controller system.

Abstract: A method and system for reading and propagating accurate time in a worldwide enterprise system through a hierarchical network of time servers, with a single time source at the top of the pyramid, and time source clients at the base. Single source time synchronization is assured by starting with an atomic clock receiver connected to a time source computer. Primary time servers next in the hierarchy access the source to obtain accurate time information. Clients access higher time servers to obtain time information. Time servers operate as multiple hierarchical layers between the clients and the time source, limiting the load on any single server and providing redundant paths to a valid time source. Time servers unable to verify their time through the primary, alternate, or failover servers invalidate themselves, thereby preserving system integrity.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for generating results information, wherein the results information is utilized to provide intelligent content from a provider to a user. In one embodiment, the method collects relevant data from a user, from the user's computer, and from a provider. The embodiment of the method then generates the results information from the relevant data specifying which content from a provider is relevant to a user. The embodiment then downloads content from the provider in accordance with the results information.

Abstract: A digital data storage device such as a rotating magnetic disk drive contains an on-board condition monitoring system, comprising a neural network coupled to multiple inputs derived from measured parameters of disk drive operation. The neural network uses a configurable set of weights to compute one or more quantities representing disk drive condition as a function of the various inputs. The weights are stored in a configuration table, which can be overwritten by a host computer. The drive is sold and installed with one set of weights, based on the then existing knowledge of the disk drive designers, and may be updated in the field as the designers acquire experience data by simply writing the weights to the configuration table of the disk drive, without altering disk drive control code or other disk drive features.

Abstract: A general purpose system and method for associating annotations, modifications, or other information with a web-viewable document is disclosed. An embodiment of the system and method includes the use of a “redirector.” A user attempting to access a document at a particular web address, sends a request to view the document to that address. The request is intercepted by the redirector which, in turn, requests the document on behalf of the user. The redirector modifies the document and returns the modified document for viewing by the user. The modifications may include, for example, various comments or annotations to the original web-viewable document. According to the invention, such customized documents may be presented to the user without modification of commercially available browser and/or server software.

Abstract: The Location Enhanced Information Deliver System Architecture (LEIA) customizes the information that is displayed to an information recipient based on optimizing a match between information purveyors, such as advertisers, and the information recipients who are local to an information delivery system. The present location enhanced information delivery system presents the information most suited to the real current audience, as measured by location information systems, rather than to a static predicted audience. While the preferred embodiment discloses a beaconing-style wireless technology, the system concept is easily extensible both to other location-information systems, such as license-plate scanning with cameras, and to utilizing the location-information for private displays of information in addition to public displays of information.

Abstract: A director-controlled web server comprises a processing system, an interface, and a screen. Using the screen, the director selects a web site to provide content pages to participating browsers. The interface then receives refresh messages from the participating browsers and transfers the refresh messages to the processing system. The processing system generates responses with a refresh tag and the URL for the currently selected web site. The interface transfers the responses to the participating browsers. The combination of a new web site selection by the director and a refresh by the browser results in a new content page being displayed at the browser. The director-controlled web server may be configured to automatically select web sites, and to change the selection from one web site to another over time.

Abstract: A method and system for a scalable I/O system are presented. The scalable I/O system includes a server, at least one client, and at least one storage device. The server interfaces with the at least one client and at least one storage device. The at least one storage device and at least one client also interface for data transfer. The server initiates data transfer from the storage device on behalf of an open client. The server further sets up a disconnect state in the at least one storage device to be reconnected for transfer to a non-server interface. The server further passes information to the open client that is requesting data transfer, which allows the open client to determine dimensions of data transfer, number of storage devices that require accessing for the data transfer, and the relationship of the data transfer of each storage device to the original data request sent to the server.

Abstract: An ID administration tool includes a request for service (RFS) database, including an approval queue and an error queue. An ID creation database includes registration code, an approved requests file, and a profile documents. A plurality of requests for new user IDs are received into the RFS database, queued in the approval queue, moved to the approved requests file where they are sorted by profile and processed in profile groups to generate the new user IDs.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method automatically update address information of a user's outgoing and incoming messages to/from a communication network thereby relieving the user of the burden of manually entering address changes into a user address book. A plurality of users are coupled through terminals to a server in the communication network for exchanging telephone, CATV, Internet, intranet for messaging, facsimile, etc purposes. The server includes a message store; stored message profile; and is coupled to a change server linked to a network. The change server includes search rules and change options provided by the users in directing the change server in finding correct and alternative address information when erroneous or unknown information is detected in the outgoing and incoming messages. Each user address book includes a series of contacts for each user. Each contact is identified by an identification number, ID, including a name and address.

Abstract: A system and method for managing information retrievals from all of an enterprises' archives across all operating locations. A single “virtual archive” is provided which links all of the electronic archives of the enterprise, regardless of the location or configuration of the archive. The virtual archive allows for data aggregation (regardless of location) so the a user can have data from multiple physical locations on a single screen in a single view. A single, consistent and user friendly interface is provided through which users are able to access multiple applications through a single sign-on and password. Logical tables that are used to direct information retrieval requests to the physical electronic archives. The retrieved information is reformatted and repackaging to resolve any incompatibility between the format of the stored information and the distribution media.

Abstract: A route table providing a list of pointers to checksum values computed across routes of interest to a particular protocol. A method of updating the route table when a route is changed and also updating the checksum values is further described. Updates to the checksum value may be done using an exclusive OR process allowing for relatively fast, incremental updates to the checksum value.

Abstract: A printer driver of a host computer checks the size of RAM of a dumb printer. There are prepared print data comprising a bit image, which has resolution and levels of halftone matching the size of the RAM. Print data are divided into data on a per-pagebasis or a per-band basis. While managing the sequence of band data pertaining to individual pages of the print data, a print monitor sequentially sends the band data to the dumb printer. Every time one of the band data sets is transmitted, the print monitor receives, from the dumb printer, data pertaining to the current status of or an error in the dumb printer. The thus-received data are indicated on a display. In accordance with the printer status or an error in the printer, the print monitor controls the dumb printer so as to transmit subsequent band data, suspend transmission of subsequent band data, or re-transmit subsequent band data.

Abstract: A system for multi-protocol communication in the computer network has a user interface layer with a common data structure to permit instant messaging communication with multiple service providers that each have different communication protocols. Message data and commands are transferred to a conversion platform layer using an application programming interface (API). Within the conversion platform layer, the data and commands transformed to conform with the messaging requirements and communication protocol of the different service providers. The conversion process is transparent to the user and permits instant messaging to recipients regardless of the recipient's service provider. Incoming messages received from a recipient are received by the conversion platform layer and converted from the messaging requirements and communication protocol of the recipient's service provider to the common data structure of the user interface.

Abstract: A seamless solution transparently addresses the characteristics of nomadic systems, and enables existing network applications to run reliably in mobile environments. The solution extends the enterprise network, letting network managers provide mobile users with easy access to the same applications as stationary users without sacrificing reliability or centralized management. The solution combines advantages of existing wire-line network standards with emerging mobile standards to create a solution that works with existing network applications. A Mobility Management Server coupled to the mobile network maintains the state of each of any number of Mobile End Systems and handles the complex session management required to maintain persistent connections to the network and to other peer processes. If a Mobile End System becomes unreachable, suspends, or changes network address (e.g.