Abstract: A system and associated methods for validating and managing user identities are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a central computing system is configured for receiving and processing data related to an at least one user and associated identity. A user account is established and associated with each user, the account containing at least one of a unique account identifier, an identity score representing a quality rating of the user based on the at least one identity, and an identity table containing details related to the at least one identity. In at least one embodiment, the computing system is capable of selectively validating the at least one identity, dynamically calculating the identity score associated with the at least one user, and even leveraging select unique identifying data to create a persistent multi-factor authentication process in conjunction with a mobile device associated with the at least one user.

Abstract: A peer-to-peer email system and methods are provided for distributed email distribution, prevention of SPAM, and efficient email storage. Each email client also serves as a node in the peer-to-peer system, relaying email messages and/or attachments. Large attachments may be transmitted directly from sender to receiver, and if the receiver is not online at the time the sender sends the attachment, the receiver can request the attachment from the sender at a later time.

Abstract: A Peer-to-Peer (“P2P”) email and social networking system for use by plural users to exchange emails and attachments includes a mesh network that includes plural node computers, each running a P2P email client, and each constructed to transmit and receive emails. The emails are stored in mailboxes residing on each node computer, and may be encrypted during transmission, and may remain encrypted while stored at each node computer.

Abstract: A Peer-to-Peer (“P2P”) email and social networking system for use by plural users to exchange emails and attachments includes a mesh network that includes plural node computers, each running a P2P email client, and each constructed to transmit and receive emails. The emails are stored in mailboxes residing on each node computer, and may be encrypted during transmission, and may remain encrypted while stored at each node computer.

Abstract: A peer-to-peer email system and methods are provided for distributed email distribution, prevention of SPAM, and efficient email storage. Each email client also serves as a node in the peer-to-peer system, relaying email messages and/or attachments. Large attachments may be transmitted directly from sender to receiver, and if the receiver is not online at the time the sender sends the attachment, the receiver can request the attachment from the sender at a later time.

Abstract: A system and associated methods for validating and managing user identities are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, a central computing system is configured for receiving and processing data related to an at least one user and associated identity. A user account is established and associated with each user, the account containing at least one of a unique account identifier, an identity score representing a quality rating of the user based on the at least one identity, and an identity table containing details related to the at least one identity. In at least one embodiment, the computing system is capable of selectively validating the at least one identity, dynamically calculating the identity score associated with the at least one user, and even leveraging select unique identifying data to create a persistent multi-factor authentication process in conjunction with a mobile device associated with the at least one user.

Abstract: A Peer-to-Peer (“P2P”) email and social networking system for use by plural users to exchange emails and attachments includes a mesh network that includes plural node computers, each running a P2P email client, and each constructed to transmit and receive emails. The emails are stored in mailboxes residing on each node computer, and may be encrypted during transmission, and may remain encrypted while stored at each node computer.

Abstract: A peer-to-peer email system and methods are provided for distributed email distribution, prevention of SPAM, and efficient email storage. Each email client also serves as a node in the peer-to-peer system, relaying email messages and/or attachments. Large attachments may be transmitted directly from sender to receiver, and if the receiver is not online at the time the sender sends the attachment, the receiver can request the attachment from the sender at a later time.

Abstract: Methods of paying debt over a network and debtor computer systems are provided for forming a secure email link between the debtor computer system and a creditor computer system; transmitting a notice of debt from the creditor computer system to the debtor computer system using the secure email link; and paying at least a portion of the debt at the debtor computer system based upon the notice of debt. The secure email link may be formed over a peer-to-peer email system.

Abstract: A peer-to-peer email system and methods are provided for distributed email distribution, prevention of SPAM, and efficient email storage. Each email client also serves as a node in the peer-to-peer system, relaying email messages and/or attachments. Large attachments may be transmitted directly from sender to receiver, and if the receiver is not online at the time the sender sends the attachment, the receiver can request the attachment from the sender at a later time.

Abstract: A Peer-to-Peer (“P2P”) email and social networking system for use by plural users to exchange emails and attachments includes a mesh network that includes plural node computers, each running a P2P email client, and each constructed to transmit and receive emails. The emails are stored in mailboxes residing on each node computer, and may be encrypted during transmission, and may remain encrypted while stored at each node computer.

Abstract: Methods of paying debt over a network and debtor computer systems are provided for forming a secure email link between the debtor computer system and a creditor computer system; transmitting a notice of debt from the creditor computer system to the debtor computer system using the secure email link; and paying at least a portion of the debt at the debtor computer system based upon the notice of debt. The secure email link may be formed over a peer-to-peer email system.

Abstract: A peer-to-peer email system and methods are provided for distributed email distribution, prevention of SPAM, and efficient email storage. Each email client also serves as a node in the peer-to-peer system, relaying email messages and/or attachments. Large attachments may be transmitted directly from sender to receiver, and if the receiver is not online at the time the sender sends the attachment, the receiver can request the attachment from the sender at a later time.

Abstract: The invention generally provides for a network element and methods in the network element for allowing a matching entry in a forwarding memory to be found in a single search of the memory, for determining when an entry should be placed in the memory, and for determining when an entry should be removed from the memory, in order to make more efficient use of the fixed space available in the memory. The invention is particularly useful in making more efficient use of a Content Addressable Memory (CAM) for storing flow entries, and configuring the CAM to index an associated memory that stores forwarding and quality of service information for each CAM entry.

Abstract: A sound-emitting face apparel includes electronic storage, selection and retrieval of sound signals. The signals, such as music or speech sounds, are emitted outward from a central region of a wearer's face. The music and speech sounds are prestored on integrated circuit semiconductor chips. Blinking lights may be activated in conjunction with the emission of music. The face apparel can be eyewear wherein the sound is emitted from a bridge region of the eyewear's frame.

Abstract: A racquet intended to be used to propel and catch a VELCRO-covered ball for recreational sports. The racquet includes a rim surrounding a convex plate, the outer surface of the plate being a catching surface covered with a pad of adhesive filament material (VELCRO). A latex membrane is stretched across the rim over the inner concave surface of the plate to define a hollow drum chamber into which the latex membrane may flex when a ball is struck. The membrane acts as a resilient striking surface, and vibrates over the drum chamber to produce a loud sound wave when the ball is struck.