Abstract: A system and application for providing a user authentication or verification of a user identity are provided. A primary log in factor is created by a user. In addition, one or more smart devices associated with the user are verified by the user to create a list of user authentication devices. Upon a request for user authentication, a combination of the correct primary log in factor and a determination that the user is within the vicinity of at least one of the user authentication devices on the list are used to determine the authenticity of the user. A user authentication may be used to unlock a secured application on a user device or to authenticate a transaction with a third party. Methods and machine-readable medium for user authentication are also provided.

Abstract: An improved method of charging multiple batteries and battery powered devices of different types at one time. Utilizing multiple methods of supplying DC power to external batteries, a user can charge a variety of devices at the same time. The power is routed in three distinct ways: directly to the output ports, through resistors, and through a switch converter. Then, using methods established and known to one in the art, external electronic devices may be attached to the output ports. Thus, the external battery will be charged through whichever route delivers the proper voltage. This design utilizes the logic contained within the external device for charging purposes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing searchable data. The method includes the steps of detecting a content capture request from a user and analyzing a screen being viewed by the user to capture a content and format of any information elements displayed on the screen. The method further includes the steps of prompting the user for descriptive information about the viewed content and saving the captured content and format and descriptive information as a subject matter resource within a subject matter resource file located at a predetermined website or physical location on the user's computer.

Abstract: An improved method of charging multiple batteries and battery powered devices of different types at one time. Utilizing multiple methods of supplying DC power to external batteries, a user can charge a variety of devices at the same time. The power is routed in three distinct ways: directly to the output ports, through resistors, and through a switch converter. Then, using methods established and known to one in the art, external electronic devices may be attached to the output ports. Thus, the external battery will be charged through whichever route delivers the proper voltage. This design utilizes the logic contained within the external device for charging purposes.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for providing security for data being transmitted from a device at a public Wi-Fi enabled zone (e.g. a Wi-Fi Hotspot) to a destination on the Internet. Methods and systems are also described for enabling users to send e-mail from these zones and bypassing outgoing e-mail blocks enforced by WISPs. Data are encrypted either entirely or partially on the device by a security application resident on the device. The encrypted data are sent out via a dedicated port on the device. The security application controls this port and closes all the other ports. The encrypted data are transmitted via a wireless Wi-Fi signal to a network component, such a router or other access point. From there the data are transmitted over the Internet to a security server controlled by a Wi-Fi security provider. There they are decrypted and forwarded to a destination.