Abstract: Systems and methods for generating runtime predictions in distributed computer architectures are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method for generating runtime predictions in a distributed computer architectures may include: (1) receiving, by a runtime prediction computer program executed by an electronic device, training data regarding completion of a plurality of risk compute jobs; (2) extracting, by the runtime prediction computer program, bucketing statistics and instrument level features from the data; (3) training, by the runtime prediction computer program, a machine learning model with the training data, the extracted bucketing statistics, and the instrument level features; (4) receiving, by the runtime prediction computer program, a plurality of jobs for a period of time; and (5) calculating, by the runtime prediction computer program, an instrument cost for each of the jobs using the machine learning model.

Abstract: A method of securely booting a computer system includes executing program code of at least one boot loader to load a kernel; verifying, during loading of the kernel, the program code of the boot loader after at least a part of the program code of the boot loader has been executed; and interrupting the booting if a result of the verifying of the program code of the boot loader indicates a manipulation of the program code of the boot loader.

Abstract: A method of executing a security-relevant application on a computer system in a secured environment includes establishing a data network connection via an internal network of the secured environment between the computer system and a server arranged in the secured environment; searching, by the computer system, for at least one predetermined file on the server after the data network connection has been established; verifying, by the computer system, a signature of the at least one predetermined file, if the at least one predetermined file has been found; executing, by the computer system, the at least one predetermined file if the verification of the signature was successful, wherein a system file is modified through the execution of the at least one predetermined file; and starting the security-relevant application after the at least one predetermined file has been successfully executed.

Abstract: A method of securely booting a computer system includes executing program code of at least one boot loader to load a kernel; verifying, during loading of the kernel, the program code of the boot loader after at least a part of the program code of the boot loader has been executed; and interrupting the booting if a result of the verifying of the program code of the boot loader indicates a manipulation of the program code of the boot loader.

Abstract: A method for an autonomous rights administration component of a computer system includes recording devices of the computer system, determining unique identifiers for each recorded device, permanently storing the unique identifiers, defining a usage rights contingent and a usage rights requirement and activation of at least one application function on the basis of a comparison of the usage rights contingent with the usage rights requirement. The invention furthermore relates to an autonomous rights administration system and a device for a rights administration of this type.

Abstract: A method for an autonomous rights administration component of a computer system includes recording devices of the computer system, determining unique identifiers for each recorded device, permanently storing the unique identifiers, defining a usage rights contingent and a usage rights requirement and activation of at least one application function on the basis of a comparison of the usage rights contingent with the usage rights requirement. The invention furthermore relates to an autonomous rights administration system and a device for a rights administration of this type.

Abstract: A terminal for operation with an assembly for virtual data processing includes a controller, an adaptation unit coupled to the controller, a virtualization interface linked to the controller which accesses data processing resources, a display coupled to the virtualization interface via the adaptation unit which displays information, a communication unit coupled to the controller and to the virtualization interface, and an energy supply coupled to the controller which provides energy to operate the terminal, wherein the controller, the energy supply, the adaptation unit, the virtualization interface and the communication unit are integrated in a housing of the display.

Abstract: A password that is stored in the BIOS and/or operating system of the pocket PC is used to encrypt/decrypt the back-up file. By using the password, which is already present, for example in connection with access protection, the requirement of the user entering a key can be eliminated without having to dispense with the advantages of an encrypted back-up file.

Abstract: A portable computer-based device, for example a PDA, a cell phone, or a notebook, may be used as an operator control element for second computer-based devices. The portable computer-based device is enabled to emulate mouse and keyboard inputs the second device and to transfer them to the second computer-based device which is to be remote-controlled.

Abstract: A portable computer-based device, for example a PDA, a cell phone, or a notebook, may be used as an operator control element for second computer-based devices. The portable computer-based device is enabled to emulate mouse and keyboard inputs the second device and to transfer them to the second computer-based device which is to be remote-controlled.