Abstract: A secure processing device may include an external memory storing encrypted data, and a processor cooperating with the external memory. The processor is configured to generate address requests for the encrypted data in the external memory, cache keystreams based upon an encryption key, and generate decrypted plaintext based upon the cached keystreams and the encrypted data requested from the external memory. For example, the processor may be further configured to predict a future address request, and the future address request may be associated with a cached keystream.

Abstract: A regulatory compliance testing system permits a gaming machine (30-44) at a first location (14-20) to be tested for regulatory compliance with casino system software (44a,46) located at a second location (12) in a different jurisdiction. A plurality of different casino systems (46) can be kept at the second location (12) and each is associated with one specific port (54b-54e) at the first location so that each different type or model of gaming machine (14-20) has its own home port (54a-54e). A secured VPN Layer 2 network (24a-24e) including multisystem isolation made possible by VLAN (26a-26e) tunnels connects both locations and permits seamless and secure connectivity as if the gaming machine (30-44) and its associated accounting software (46) were located at the same location. The system (10) permits three (3) basic modes of testing. First, the gaming machine (30-44) may be tested at the first location (14-20) by an engineer at the first location (14-20).

Abstract: A regulatory compliance testing system permits a gaming machine (30-44) at a first location (14-20) to be tested for regulatory compliance with casino system software (44a,46) located at a second location (12) in a different jurisdiction. A plurality of different casino systems (46) can be kept at the second location (12) and each is associated with one specific port (54b-54e) at the first location so that each different type or model of gaming machine (14-20) has its own home port (54a-54e). A secured VPN Layer 2 network (24a-24e) including multisystem isolation made possible by VLAN (26a-26e) tunnels connects both locations and permits seamless and secure connectivity as if the gaming machine (30-44) and its associated accounting software (46) were located at the same location. The system (10) permits three (3) basic modes of testing. First, the gaming machine (30-44) may be tested at the first location (14-20) by an engineer at the first location (14-20).

Abstract: A secure processing device may include an external memory storing encrypted data, and a processor cooperating with the external memory. The processor is configured to generate address requests for the encrypted data in the external memory, cache keystreams based upon an encryption key, and generate decrypted plaintext based upon the cached keystreams and the encrypted data requested from the external memory. For example, the processor may be further configured to predict a future address request, and the future address request may be associated with a cached keystream.

Abstract: A monolithic integrated circuit (IC) secure hashing device may include a memory, and a processor integrated with the memory. The processor may be configured to receive a message, and to process the message using a given secure hash algorithm (SHA) variant from among different SHA variants. The different SHA variants may be based upon corresponding different block sizes of bits.

Abstract: A method of producing a fastener free cabinet assembly. An embodiment of the method includes selecting at least two cross rails and at least two stiles. Each rail has a set of projecting tenons formed at opposite ends of the rail. Each tenon further has a contact surface defined at least in part by a first side surface, an end surface, and a second side surface. Each stile has an edge forming a groove shaped mortise, wherein the mortise forms a contact surface to engage with one of the tenons to define a bond gap. The embodiment also includes applying a predetermined amount of adhesive to each set of tenons, and engaging the at least two cross rails and the at least two stiles to form the cabinet assembly. The predetermined amount of adhesive does not exceed a volume of the bond gap.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product is disclosed that provides timely, accurate and summarized information about possible threats to information technology environments. It is a tool that looks at multiple aspects of an IT threat, including both specific (traditional) IT threats and general (non-traditional) IT threats, and rates each threat's overall potential to do harm. A matrix is created that identifies a “threat score” to allow prioritization and reaction to the threats. The matrix takes both traditional IT threats and non-traditional IT threats and normalizes them on the same scale, giving users of the matrix the ability to understand the risks of both.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining approximately constant gain of an RF power amplifier includes a digital control module for modifying gain parameters of the power amplifier to provide a constant fixed power gain over the entire frequency range of operation. The digital control module compares stored frequency response parameters, which are indicative of the inherent closed-loop gain of the power amplifier, with the current selected gain and carrier frequency setting to generate a digital gain control value. The digital gain control value is used to modify a detected input RF envelope in the power amplifier analog loop. The modified input envelope is compared with an envelope of the transmitted RF signal to adjust the gain of the power amplifier. Optionally, the detected RF input envelope may be sampled to digitally compensate for variations in the RF input signal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining approximately constant gain of an RF power amplifier includes a digital control module for modifying gain parameters of the power amplifier to provide a constant fixed power gain over the entire frequency range of operation. The digital control module compares stored frequency response parameters, which are indicative of the inherent closed-loop gain of the power amplifier, with the current selected gain and carrier frequency setting to generate a digital gain control value. The digital gain control value is used to modify a detected input RF envelope in the power amplifier analog loop. The modified input envelope is compared with an envelope of the transmitted RF signal to adjust the gain of the power amplifier. Optionally, the detected RF input envelope may be sampled to digitally compensate for variations in the RF input signal.