Abstract: Real-time identification and provision of preferred flight parameters is provided by obtaining flight data of aircraft flights and classifying the flight data according to categories, acquiring current flight parameters from devices of an aircraft during an in-process flight, comparing the current flight parameters to the classified flight data and identifying, in real-time during the in-process flight, and based on thresholds in correlations between the current flight parameters and the classified flight data, preferred action(s) to take and preferred flight parameter value(s) for the in-process flight given current conditions of the aircraft and surrounding environment as reflected by the current flight parameters, and providing the preferred flight parameter values to computer system(s) of the aircraft.

Abstract: An apparatus, termed a destination validation device (DVD), comprises a sensor configured to sense physical presence of a parcel and to obtain metadata from said parcel; at least one data processor connected with at least one memory storing software instructions that when executed causes the DVD to at least determine from reading the obtained metadata whether a signature is required for delivery of the parcel, and prepare a destination delivery acknowledgement indicating whether said signature is required; and a transmitter configured to communicate the prepared destination delivery acknowledgement external of the DVD. In this manner a delivery service can verify that the parcel is at the physical delivery location. Further details provide for also obtaining the (digital) signature when the metadata indicates it is required for delivery of the parcel. Other embodiments include a method and a computer program product comprised of software instructions on a computer-readable medium.

Abstract: Embodiments for managing drones by one or more processors are described. A first aerial drone having a payload coupled thereto is controlled such that the first aerial drone travels from a first location to a second location. A second aerial drone is controlled such that the second aerial drone travels to the second location. While the first aerial drone and the second aerial drone are in flight at the second location, the payload is detached from the first aerial drone and coupled to the second aerial drone. After the payload is detached from the first aerial drone and while the payload is coupled to the second aerial drone, the second aerial drone is controlled such that the second aerial drone travels from the second location to a third location.

Abstract: Real-time identification and provision of preferred flight parameters is provided by obtaining flight data of aircraft flights and classifying the flight data according to categories, acquiring current flight parameters from devices of an aircraft during an in-process flight, comparing the current flight parameters to the classified flight data and identifying, in real-time during the in-process flight, and based on thresholds in correlations between the current flight parameters and the classified flight data, preferred action(s) to take and preferred flight parameter value(s) for the in-process flight given current conditions of the aircraft and surrounding environment as reflected by the current flight parameters, and providing the preferred flight parameter values to computer system(s) of the aircraft.

Abstract: Embodiments for managing drones by one or more processors are described. Information about each of a plurality of drones is received. Each of the plurality of drones is associated with a respective one of a plurality of users. A request to transport an item from an origination point to a destination is received. Based on the information about the plurality of drones, the origination point, and the destination, a first of the plurality of drones is selected to transport the item from the origination point to an intermediate region. Based on the information about the plurality of drones, the origination point, and the destination, a second of the plurality of drones is selected to transport the item from the intermediate region to the destination.

Abstract: Embodiments for managing drones by one or more processors are described. A first aerial drone having a payload coupled thereto is controlled such that the first aerial drone travels from a first location to a second location. A second aerial drone is controlled such that the second aerial drone travels to the second location. While the first aerial drone and the second aerial drone are in flight at the second location, the payload is detached from the first aerial drone and coupled to the second aerial drone. After the payload is detached from the first aerial drone and while the payload is coupled to the second aerial drone, the second aerial drone is controlled such that the second aerial drone travels from the second location to a third location.

Abstract: Embodiments for managing drones by one or more processors are described. Information about each of a plurality of drones is received. Each of the plurality of drones is associated with a respective one of a plurality of users. A request to transport an item from an origination point to a destination is received. Based on the information about the plurality of drones, the origination point, and the destination, a first of the plurality of drones is selected to transport the item from the origination point to an intermediate region. Based on the information about the plurality of drones, the origination point, and the destination, a second of the plurality of drones is selected to transport the item from the intermediate region to the destination.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for binding an application bundle. The method includes receiving a download request for an application bundle. The method also includes retrieving the application bundle from a master data store within an application store. The method further includes encrypting the retrieved application bundle based on a device specific encryption key associated with a device. The method also includes transmitting the encrypted application bundle to the device. The method further includes receiving an execution request for the transmitted application bundle. The method also includes decrypting the transmitted application bundle based on a device specific decryption key associated with the device. The method further includes sending the decrypted application bundle to an execution interface.

Abstract: Traffic event data source identification embodiments comprise a first monitoring system that detects a traffic event, a communication device that broadcasts a discovery signal and receives back response signals from any second monitoring systems within the vicinity of the traffic event, and a memory that stores a list of responding second monitoring systems. Traffic event data collection embodiments incorporate the identification embodiments and additional features. In this case, the first monitoring system captures data recorded at the time of the traffic event and a second communication device transmits this data and, optionally, the list to a traffic event database in a traffic event data storage system. The first communication device also transmits a data capture request signal to the second monitoring system(s) requesting capture of any data recorded at the time of the traffic event and, optionally, requesting that such data be transmitted to the database.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for binding an application bundle. The method includes receiving a download request for an application bundle. The method also includes retrieving the application bundle from a master data store within an application store. The method further includes encrypting the retrieved application bundle based on a device specific encryption key associated with a device. The method also includes transmitting the encrypted application bundle to the device. The method further includes receiving an execution request for the transmitted application bundle. The method also includes decrypting the transmitted application bundle based on a device specific decryption key associated with the device. The method further includes sending the decrypted application bundle to an execution interface.

Abstract: An apparatus, termed a destination validation device (DVD), comprises a sensor configured to sense physical presence of a parcel and to obtain metadata from said parcel; at least one data processor connected with at least one memory storing software instructions that when executed causes the DVD to at least determine from reading the obtained metadata whether a signature is required for delivery of the parcel, and prepare a destination delivery acknowledgement indicating whether said signature is required; and a transmitter configured to communicate the prepared destination delivery acknowledgement external of the DVD. In this manner a delivery service can verify that the parcel is at the physical delivery location. Further details provide for also obtaining the (digital) signature when the metadata indicates it is required for delivery of the parcel. Other embodiments include a method and a computer program product comprised of software instructions on a computer-readable medium.

Abstract: Implementing security access includes receiving a request to perform an activity over a network and administering a cognitive test responsive to the request. The administering includes randomly selecting a set of related images from a database of images, randomly selecting one image that is unrelated to the set of related images, displaying the set of related images along with the image that is unrelated to the set of related images, and prompting a user to identify the image that is unrelated to the set of related images. Implementing the security access also includes processing results of the cognitive test, and executing the activity when it is determined from the processing that the cognitive test has been successfully completed.

Abstract: Implementing security access includes receiving a request to perform an activity over a network and administering a cognitive test responsive to the request that includes a set of images and an instruction to identify a cognitive pattern in the set of images. Implementing the security access also includes processing results of the cognitive test, and executing the activity when it is determined from the processing that the cognitive test has been successfully completed.

Abstract: Traffic event data source identification embodiments comprise a first monitoring system that detects a traffic event, a communication device that broadcasts a discovery signal and receives back response signals from any second monitoring systems within the vicinity of the traffic event, and a memory that stores a list of responding second monitoring systems. Traffic event data collection embodiments incorporate the identification embodiments and additional features. In this case, the first monitoring system captures data recorded at the time of the traffic event and a second communication device transmits this data and, optionally, the list to a traffic event database in a traffic event data storage system. The first communication device also transmits a data capture request signal to the second monitoring system(s) requesting capture of any data recorded at the time of the traffic event and, optionally, requesting that such data be transmitted to the database.

Abstract: Implementing security access includes creating a coordinate system that includes a first axis and a second axis. Points on the first axis and the second axis specify corresponding coordinates. The security access also includes randomly selecting values from a database and populating the coordinate system with the values and selecting a set of the coordinates from the coordinate system. The set of coordinates is indicative of an instruction. The security access further includes generating an image from the coordinate system and the values, the image including labels for the coordinates along respective first axis and second axis, and identifying values corresponding to the set of coordinates. The values correspond to the set of coordinates indicative of an answer to the instruction. The security access also includes transmitting the image and the instruction to a user device, and using the image, the instruction, and the answer as a security access mechanism.

Abstract: Implementing security access includes receiving a request to perform an activity over a network and administering a cognitive test responsive to the request that includes a set of images and an instruction to identify a cognitive pattern in the set of images. Implementing the security access also includes processing results of the cognitive test, and executing the activity when it is determined from the processing that the cognitive test has been successfully completed.

Abstract: Implementing security access includes receiving a request to perform an activity over a network and administering a cognitive test responsive to the request. The administering includes randomly selecting a set of related images from a database of images, randomly selecting one image that is unrelated to the set of related images, displaying the set of related images along with the image that is unrelated to the set of related images, and prompting a user to identify the image that is unrelated to the set of related images. Implementing the security access also includes processing results of the cognitive test, and executing the activity when it is determined from the processing that the cognitive test has been successfully completed.