Abstract: Embodiments perform bulk multifactor authentication (MFA) enrollment in an identity cloud management system. An entity can be created in the identity cloud management system, where the entity is issued a credential that includes a permissions scope for communicating with the identity cloud management system. A bulk set of user identities and MFA enrollment information including MFA security factors for the user identities and a status for the user identities can be received in association with the credential, where the MFA security factors include a mix of communication addresses and shared secrets. A subset of the user identities that include a status that indicates MFA enrollment can be enrolled, where the enrolling includes creating an MFA footprint for the subset of user identities within an MFA database, and each created MFA footprint includes a received MFA security factor.

Abstract: An example system and method facilitates establishment of secure communications between software systems, e.g., a client computing device and one or more servers (e.g., a cloud) using Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) via strategic use of tokens. An example method for overcoming longstanding security loopholes and usability issues with conventional MFA methods includes efficiently securing registration code (e.g., via public key cryptography and tokens) and exchanged data (e.g., message payloads), in part by embedding a signed token (e.g., a JWT token signed by a private key of the server system) in a registration link used by a client system to communicate with one or more servers of a server system.

Abstract: Embodiments perform bulk multifactor authentication (MFA) enrollment in an identity cloud management system. An entity can be created in the identity cloud management system, where the entity is issued a credential that includes a permissions scope for communicating with the identity cloud management system. A bulk set of user identities and MFA enrollment information including MFA security factors for the user identities and a status for the user identities can be received in association with the credential, where the MFA security factors include a mix of communication addresses and shared secrets. A subset of the user identities that include a status that indicates MFA enrollment can be enrolled, where the enrolling includes creating an MFA footprint for the subset of user identities within an MFA database, and each created MFA footprint includes a received MFA security factor.

Abstract: An example system and method facilitates establishment of secure communications between software systems, e.g., a client computing device and one or more servers (e.g., a cloud) using Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) via strategic use of tokens. An example method for overcoming longstanding security loopholes and usability issues with conventional MFA methods includes efficiently securing registration code (e.g., via public key cryptography and tokens) and exchanged data (e.g., message payloads), in part by embedding a signed token (e.g., a JWT token signed by a private key of the server system) in a registration link used by a client system to communicate with one or more servers of a server system.

Abstract: Dispersing agent of MWCNTs and the method for preparation of homogeneous MWCNTs dispersion are disclosed. Acid yellow 9(4-amino-1-1?-azobenzene-3,4?-disulfonic acid, AY) is a good agent for multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). MWCNTs dispersed in AY solution was remained stable about three months and even remained stable after centrifugation at 10000 rpm for 30 min. Using MWCNTs/AY dispersion, thin-films were prepared on indium tin oxide coated glass electrode and glassy carbon electrode. Further, dried firms of MWCNTs/AY were subjected to electropolymerization in 0.1 M H2SO4 solution. Adsorbed AY molecules on MWCNTs get polymerized and then yield a polymer-MWCNTs nanocomposite film on electrode surface so as to modify properties of the electrode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of authorizing access to an item that maintains a lockout count and blocks access to the item if the lockout count exceeds a predetermined value. One feature is that the invention “variably” increments the lockout count if the presented password fails to exactly match the stored password. In this process the invention increments the lockout count different amounts depending upon how closely the presented password matches the stored password. The invention also provides a methodology that allocates a plurality of the same passwords to a plurality of users who share the same userid. The invention allows continuous operation of the item being accessed by providing that each of the passwords has a different expiration date. Also, when dealing with situations where a plurality of users who share the same userid also share the same password, the invention maps information associated with the users to the password in a data file and periodically updates the data file.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus may include a gate metal positioned between a p-type contact and an n-type contact, a gate oxide or other dielectric stack positioned below and attached to the gate metal, a Ge or Si1-zGez channel positioned below and attached to the gate dielectric stack, a buffer, and a silicon substrate positioned below and attached to the buffer. The light emitting apparatus may alternatively include a gate metal positioned between a p-type contact and an n-type contact, a wide bandgap semiconductor positioned below and attached to the gate metal, a Ge or Si1-zGez channel positioned below and attached to the wide bandgap semiconductor, a buffer, and a silicon substrate positioned below and attached to the buffer. Embodiments of the light emitting apparatus may be configured for use in current-injected on-chip lasers, light emitting diodes or other light emitting devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of authorizing access to an item that maintains a lockout count and blocks access to the item if the lockout count exceeds a predetermined value. One feature is that the invention “variably” increments the lockout count if the presented password fails to exactly match the stored password. In this process the invention increments the lockout count different amounts depending upon how closely the presented password matches the stored password. The invention also provides a methodology that allocates a plurality of the same passwords to a plurality of users who share the same userid. The invention allows continuous operation of the item being accessed by providing that each of the passwords has a different expiration date. Also, when dealing with situations where a plurality of users who share the same userid also share the same password, the invention maps information associated with the users to the password in a data file and periodically updates the data file.

Abstract: A gated microelectronic device is provided that has a source with a source ohmic contact with the source characterized by a source dopant type and concentration. A drain with a drain ohmic contact with the drain characterized by a drain dopant type and concentration. An intermediate channel portion characterized by a channel portion dopant type and concentration. An insulative dielectric is in contact with the channel portion and overlaid in turn by a gate. A gate contact applies a gate voltage bias to control charge carrier accumulation and depletion in the underlying channel portion. This channel portion has a dimension normal to the gate which is fully depleted in the off-state. The dopant type is the same across the source, drain and the channel portion of the device. The device on-state current is determined by the doping and, unlike a MOSFET, is not directly proportional to device capacitance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of authorizing access to an item that maintains a lockout count and blocks access to the item if the lockout count exceeds a predetermined value. One feature is that the invention “variably” increments the lockout count if the presented password fails to exactly match the stored password. In this process the invention increments the lockout count different amounts depending upon how closely the presented password matches the stored password. The invention also provides a methodology that allocates a plurality of the same passwords to a plurality of users who share the same userid. The invention allows continuous operation of the item being accessed by providing that each of the passwords has a different expiration date. Also, when dealing with situations where a plurality of users who share the same userid also share the same password, the invention maps information associated with the users to the password in a data file and periodically updates the data file.