Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a Temporal CVV2 of CVV, which may be represented as a temporary three digit number generated using unique credentials associated with a card product. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the Temporal CVV2 may be generated for each transaction request or other defined set of transactions based on one or more factors, including time period/limit, usage, fraud/risk considerations. With this solution, a customer may request a new Temporal CVV2 each time a purchase is initiated. This may include online purchases, e-commerce transactions, manual link and provision requests, customer authentication for servicing channels, etc. An embodiment of the present invention seeks to mitigate risk and provide a safer and secure solution for customers while providing flexibility to make various purchases before a new card arrives.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interfaces to manage last-mile connectivity and dynamic reconfiguration for direct network peerings. A system may include a data center, endpoint routers and a connectivity coordinator. The coordinator implements an interface defining connectivity operations. The coordinator receives a request for dedicated connectivity to data center resources, formatted according to the interface. The coordinator determines a connectivity provider to provide last-mile connectivity to the requester, and transmits a notification identifying the selected connectivity provider.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interfaces to manage last-mile connectivity and dynamic reconfiguration for direct network peerings. A system may include a data center, endpoint routers and a connectivity coordinator. The coordinator implements an interface defining connectivity operations. The coordinator receives a request for dedicated connectivity to data center resources, formatted according to the interface. The coordinator determines a connectivity provider to provide last-mile connectivity to the requester, and transmits a notification identifying the selected connectivity provider.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interfaces to manage last-mile connectivity and dynamic reconfiguration for direct network peerings. A system may include a data center, endpoint routers and a connectivity coordinator. The coordinator implements an interface defining connectivity operations. The coordinator receives a request for dedicated connectivity to data center resources, formatted according to the interface. The coordinator determines a connectivity provider to provide last-mile connectivity to the requester, and transmits a notification identifying the selected connectivity provider.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interfaces to manage last-mile connectivity and dynamic reconfiguration for direct network peerings. A system may include a data center, endpoint routers and a connectivity coordinator. The coordinator implements an interface defining connectivity operations. The coordinator receives a request for dedicated connectivity to data center resources, formatted according to the interface. The coordinator determines a connectivity provider to provide last-mile connectivity to the requester, and transmits a notification identifying the selected connectivity provider.

Abstract: A system and method for automatic provisioning of stacked switches includes entering a client state, setting one or more ports of the switch to normal mode, sending a first provisioning discover request on the one or more ports, receiving a first provisioning offer on a first port selected from the one or more ports, detecting whether the first provisioning offer is a full offer or a partial offer, entering a server state when the first provisioning offer is a full offer, entering a relay state when the first provisioning offer is a partial, and provisioning the switch based on information associated with the first provisioning offer.

Abstract: A system and method for rapid virtual link trunk connection failure handling includes receiving a packet at a first network switching unit where the packet is to be forwarded to a second network switching unit, detecting a failure in a network connection between the first network switching unit and the second network switching unit and associated with a first LAG of the first network switching unit, determining a second LAG associated with an inter-chassis link (ICL) as a failover LAG for the first LAG, redirecting the packet to the second LAG, altering the packet to set a redirection status bit to a logic value, and forwarding the altered packet using the ICL.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for interfaces to manage last-mile connectivity and dynamic reconfiguration for direct network peerings. A system may include a data center, endpoint routers and a connectivity coordinator. The coordinator implements an interface defining connectivity operations. The coordinator receives a request for dedicated connectivity to data center resources, formatted according to the interface. The coordinator determines a connectivity provider to provide last-mile connectivity to the requester, and transmits a notification identifying the selected connectivity provider.

Abstract: A system for counting diamonds includes a rotary table configured to accommodate diamonds, a collection box assembly provided in communication with the rotary table, an ejecting mechanism configured to enable controlled ejection of said diamonds from the rotary table to the collection box assembly, at least one scanner and a controller configured to regulate functioning of at least one of the rotary table, the collection box assembly, the ejecting mechanism and the scanner. Further, the scanner is configured to determine the number of diamonds collected in the collection box assembly.

Abstract: A system and method for rapid virtual link trunk connection failure handling includes receiving a packet at a first network switching unit where the packet is to be forwarded to a second network switching unit, detecting a failure in a network connection between the first network switching unit and the second network switching unit and associated with a first LAG of the first network switching unit, determining a second LAG associated with an inter-chassis link (ICL) as a failover LAG for the first LAG, redirecting the packet to the second LAG, altering the packet to set a redirection status bit to a logic value, and forwarding the altered packet using the ICL.

Abstract: A system and method for automatic provisioning of stacked switches includes entering a client state, setting one or more ports of the switch to normal mode, sending a first provisioning discover request on the one or more ports, receiving a first provisioning offer on a first port selected from the one or more ports, detecting whether the first provisioning offer is a full offer or a partial offer, entering a server state when the first provisioning offer is a full offer, entering a relay state when the first provisioning offer is a partial, and provisioning the switch based on information associated with the first provisioning offer.

Abstract: The invention provides a photographic element comprising a silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a dye-forming coupler represented by formula II: whereinX is hydrogen or a coupling-off group;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected alkyl groups, provided that any two of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 may join to form a ring;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a substituent, provided that R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may join to form a ring when R.sup.4 is a substituent;R.sup.a is hydrogen or a substituent;Y is a substituent with at least one Y substituent having a formula selected from the group consisting of --CONR.sup.b R.sup.c, --NHCOR.sup.d, and --SO.sub.2 R.sup.e, wherein R.sup.b, R.sup.c, and R.sup.d are independently selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, and heterocyclic groups and R.sup.e is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group, an aryl group, a heterocyclic group, --NR.sup.g R.sup.h, and --OR.sup.i wherein R.sup.g, R.sup.h, and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention provides a photographic element comprising a silver halide emulsion layer having associated therewith a dye-forming coupler represented by formula II: ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen or a coupling-off group;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are independently selected alkyl groups, provided that any two of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may join to form a ring;R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a substituent, provided that R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may join to form a ring when R.sup.4 is a substituent;R.sup.a is hydrogen or a substituent;each Y is an independently selected substituent with at least one Y substituent in the 2-position (relative to oxygen) having the formula --NHSO.sub.2 R.sup.f, wherein R.sup.f is an alkyl or aryl group, and n is from 1 to 5.The element exhibits improved magenta dye light stability.