Abstract: A wireless communication device comprising: one or more network modems enabling the wireless communication device to communicate over a first wireless network; one or more network modems enabling the wireless communication device to communicate with two or more end-point devices over a second wireless network; one or more processors configured to execute one or more instructions; and memory coupled to the one or more processors and configured to provide the one or more processors with the one or more instructions. The one or more instructions, when executed by the processors, cause processors to: establish a first connection between the wireless communication device and a first end-point device; establish a second connection between the wireless communication device and a second end-point device; apply a first control to traffic transmitted by or to the first end-point device; and apply a second control to traffic transmitted by or to the second end-point device.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for secure data management and transfer for secure data transactions are provided. For example, disclosed herein are secure & tamper resistant smart cards configured to immutably store data and securely exchange at least a portion of the data via, for example, wireless networks and/or peer-to-peer networks. The smart cards comprise a plurality of dedicated hardware circuit blocks electrically coupled via a bus interconnection, the plurality of dedicated hardware circuit blocks configured to authenticate users, verify trust amongst the smart card and external devices, and encrypt sensitive data for secure transmission.

Abstract: A flow tagging technique includes tagging a data flow at a plurality of points in the data flow. For example, the data flow can be tagged at a socket and at a proxy manager API. By tagging the data flow at multiple points, it becomes possible to map network service usage activities to the appropriate initiating applications.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for determining whether a hermetically sealed cavity between opposing substrate wafers in a wafer level packaged (WLP) chip is leaking. The sensor assembly includes a thermal insulating layer provided within the cavity, and a heater and temperature sensor deposited on the insulation layer. The thermal insulating layer is made of a suitable dielectric that is compatible with WLP and MMIC fabrication processes and can be, for example, benzocyclobutene (BCB) or polyimide. The sensor is responsive to a current that heats the thermal insulation layer so that heat dissipated by the thermal insulation layer is drawn away by gas between the layer and the substrate that determines the temperature of the sensor, which is detected.

Abstract: A flow cell apparatus including a channel plate having a channel recessed into a surface of the channel plate, and a groove recessed into the surface of the channel plate, the groove configured to surround the channel and preferably along a boundary of the channel. The flow cell apparatus further includes a seal shaped and receivable in the groove, a substrate, a backing plate, and a fastening element configured to removably attach the channel plate to the backing plate with the substrate sandwiched between the channel plate and the backing plate to bear the seal against the channel plate with the substrate.

Abstract: An adaptive, user-centric system and network for controlling power consumption by an appliance is described. The appliance may be any type of powered apparatus, such as A/C units, heaters, computers, lights, kitchen appliances, home media centers, and so on. The power to these appliances is based on an estimated arrival time of the user to the destination where the appliance is located. It may also be based on previous performance data for the particular appliance, that is, given the current conditions (e.g., various environment temperature readings), how long has it taken in the past for the appliance to reach a certain level of operation. The location of the user is determined by a device that has some location-based services and is able to transmit this location/position data in a message to a power-control server. The server applies rules contained in the message to derive an estimated arrival time for the user which is used to power appliances at the user's destination.