Abstract: Resource authorization includes receiving a resource request from a first requester. The resource request includes credentials and identifies an operation to be performed with respect to a resource. The resource request is mapped to a resource identifier, and the resource data structure is searched for a resource node based on the resource identifier. A determination is made whether the first requester is authorized to perform the operation with respect to the resource based on whether the credentials in the resource request match a resource authorization level associated with the resource node.

Abstract: A method includes identifying a plurality of states and associated state classes to a state machine, identifying a plurality of events and associated state transitions to the state machine, and the state machine creating state objects and a transition map according to the plurality of states and events.

Abstract: A method and system for mapping network attacks onto a strategy game is presented. A log file generated by network security monitoring tools is received by a transformer. The log file is transformed by the transformer into a set of characters with associated action inputs, such that each of the characters is associated with an action input.

Abstract: An event notification service in a Component Object Model (COM) system employs a server called an event provider service that operates as a separate layer between an event source and a client called an event subscriber. The notification service also includes event filtering so that an event subscriber only receives events that meet the conditions set by an event filter. A persistent notifier moniker allows an event subscriber client to receive events even if the client is not currently active because the moniker activates the client executing upon receipt of an event.

Abstract: A system and method for distributing software needed to enable a device coupled to a computer to provide a desired functionality. Static information called a moniker is embedded in the device, and a generic device handler software is installed on the computer. When the device is coupled to the computer, the generic device handler software is executed by the computer to interpret the moniker to identify the software needed to enable the device, determine the enabling software's location, and install it, if necessary. The generic handler software and/or the enabling software performs any further action needed by the device or computer to provide or utilize, respectively, the functionality of the device.

Abstract: Coordination of the display of an incoming signal stream (such as broadcast TV content or streaming web content) on a display with web browsing. The method includes storing a uniform resource locator (URL) associated with the incoming signal stream being displayed, receiving a first signal to display web content associated with the URL, pausing display of the incoming signal stream while storing the incoming signal stream on a storage device, and obtaining and displaying the web content associated with the URL. The method further includes receiving a second signal to resume display of the incoming signal stream, removing the web content from the display, and resuming display of the incoming signal stream at the point that the pause occurred by obtaining the incoming signal stream from the storage device.

Abstract: A paging system uses a stationary personal computer to receive paging signals. The personal computer executes an instruction set, or software, which allows the personal computer to forward or process received page signals. By using a stationary personal computer, received page signals can be used to control the personal computer to contact external devices such as: other personal computers, telephones, fax machines, Internet locations, pagers, and household devices. The personal computer can store received page signals including origination identification information. A multiplex forwarding system can be used by providing identification header information.

Abstract: A computer system with unattended on-demand availability includes power-saving features which place the system into a Standby mode whenever the system is idle or is not being used. Prior to entering Standby mode, the system sets a hardware timer which indicates when the next scheduled event in the system should be performed. When either the timer expires or another event occurs which requires system operation, the system resumes to the On power state without user intervention. In one embodiment, the system of the present invention allows applications to periodically save their operational states. By saving their operational states, applications are able to guard against power failures and crashes. If a power failure or crash occurs, the system consults restart policies and, if appropriate, automatically re-starts applications to their most recently saved operational states once power is re-stored.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for task scheduling across multiple execution sessions allows each scheduled task to be scheduled to occur at a specific time(s), to occur periodically, or to occur in response to certain system events. A task can be scheduled which requires execution of an application even if the application is not running at the scheduled time or event, and even if the system is in a low-power standby mode at the scheduled time or event. In one embodiment, the present invention keeps track of specific time events by setting a timer(s) which indicates the time which should elapse until a scheduled event is to occur. When a timer expires, the system determines which task is scheduled to occur at the time the timer expires and executes that task. In one embodiment, the present invention checks a scheduling database to determine which task is scheduled to occur when a timer expires.

Abstract: A computer system with unattended on-demand availability includes power-saving features which place the system into a Standby mode whenever the system is idle or is not being used. Prior to entering Standby mode, the system sets a hardware timer which indicates when the next scheduled event in the system should be performed. When either the timer expires or another event occurs which requires system operation, the system resumes to the On power state without user intervention. In one embodiment, the system of the present invention allows applications to periodically save their operational states. By saving their operational states, applications are able to guard against power failures and crashes. If a power failure or crash occurs, the system consults restart policies and, if appropriate, automatically re-starts applications to their most recently saved operational states once power is re-stored.