Abstract: A plug-in module of a DHCP server enforces a security policy of a computer network. The module receives a request to provide an IP address for an end-user computer. A blacklist database is consulted to determine if the computer is not in compliance with the policy. If not compliant, the module returns to the computer a special IP address, a special default gateway and a lease time; the special IP address places the computer in a restricted network segment of the network where it cannot send network packets to other computers. If compliant, the computer receives an IP address and a lease time. The first time an IP address is requested a probe is triggered to determine if the computer is compliant using software not present on the computer. A cleanup service located in the restricted segment remove malware and updates software. Lease times increase after each successful request of an IP address.

Abstract: A method and system for adjusting picture display settings of a display device is provided. One embodiment involves simultaneously displaying multiple pictures of the same visual content on the display device, wherein the picture setting and one or more sample pictures each at a different picture setting relative to the reference picture. Then user selection of a picture among the multiple pictures is received, and the current picture setting is adjusted to the settings of the selected picture. The process may be repeated.

Abstract: A method for forming a dye sublimation image in a plastic substrate with a sheet having an image formed thereon of a sublimatic dyestuff is provided. The image on the sheet with a treatment that deposits a silicon compound is placed against a first surface of the substrate. The sheet is heated to a sublimation temperature, which causes the image of the sheet to sublimate into the substrate. The sheet is cooled to a release temperature. The sheet is removed from the substrate.

Abstract: A system and method of maintaining login state information is disclosed. In one embodiment a system comprises a memory configured to store login state information, a camera configured to capture an image, and a processor configured to determine, based at least in part on the image data, a location of a central object associated with the user, to determine, based at least in part on the image data, a location of a satellite object associated with the central object, to determine, based at least in part on the location of the central object and the location of the satellite objection, an angle, and to modify, based at least in part on the angle, the login state information to indicate that the user has logged in.

Abstract: In a first embodiment of the present invention, a method of establishing end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS) is provided, the method comprising: receiving minimum QoS requirements for a connection between a local device in a local network and a remote device in a remote network; requesting that a QoS connection between the local device and a local gateway in the local network be established; computing remaining QoS requirements by deducting achieved QoS between the local device and the local gateway from the minimum QoS requirements; requesting that a QoS connection between the remote device and a remote gateway in the remote network be established, using the remaining QoS requirements; and requesting to configure a QoS connection between a local gateway and a remote gateway.

Abstract: Detecting buffer-overflow exploits scans generically for shellcode without using virus signatures and maintains close to a zero false-positive rate. Shellcode is detected generically without determining specifically which buffer-overflow exploit is being used. Protection is offered against unknown buffer-overflow exploits. A file is scanned to determine if a vulnerable buffer in that file includes suspect code that has characteristics of shellcode. Next, it is determined if the suspect code contains a routine to find the imagebase of Kernel32.dll using any of the techniques of PEB, TOS or SEH (process environment block, top of stack or structured exception handling). It is next determined if the suspect code contains a routine to search for APIs in the export table of kernel32.dll. Techniques for analyzing the suspect code include static analysis and executing the code in an emulator. A high sensitivity setting determines that shellcode is present when any of the techniques of PEB, TOS or SEH are found.

Abstract: A method for etching features in an etch layer. A conditioning for a patterned pseudo-hardmask of amorphous carbon or polysilicon disposed over the etch layer is provided, where the conditioning comprises providing a fluorine free deposition gas comprising a hydrocarbon gas, forming a plasma from the fluorine free deposition gas, providing a bias less than 500 volts, and forming a deposition on top of the patterned pseudo-hardmask. The etch layer is etched through the patterned pseudo-hardmask.

Abstract: An input device with a hollow portion therein at a neutral position includes a return member capable of self-returning to the neutral position upon deformation, a magnetic member movable in three mutually-orthogonal axial directions accompanied with the deformation of the return member, and a plurality of magnetic sensors individually detecting the position of the magnetic member in the three axial directions with respect to the neutral position. The three-dimensional operation of the magnetic member may be easily detected by a simplified structure and the magnetic member is located with high accuracy.

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.

Abstract: A control device controls an external storage device with a plurality of storage units which can be driven and stopped independently. The control device comprises: a display control unit; a setting unit; and a control signal output unit. The display control unit displays on a display a selection screen that allows a user to select which storage unit from among the plurality of storage units to operate. The setting unit sets a storage unit selected by the user as an operating storage unit to be operated. The control signal output unit outputs to the external storage device a control signal for having the operating storage unit be operated.

Abstract: A method for processing a substrate in a plasma processing system is provided. The method includes disposing a first confinement ring set in a first position. The method also includes depositing a first coating on a first portion of the plasma processing system using a first plasma in a first area defined by the first confinement ring set in the first position. The method further includes depositing a second coating on a second portion of the plasma processing system using a second plasma in a second area between the first confinement ring set in the first position and a second confinement ring set. The method yet also includes processing the substrate using a third plasma with the first confinement ring set disposed in a second position.

Abstract: A method of forming spacers from a non-silicon oxide, silicon containing spacer layer with horizontal surfaces and sidewall surfaces over a substrate is provided. A plasma oxidation treatment is provided to form a silicon oxide coating over the spacer layer, wherein the silicon oxide coating provides a horizontal coating on the horizontal surfaces and sidewall coatings on the sidewall surfaces of the spacer layer. An anisotropic main etch that selectively etches horizontal surfaces of the spacer layer and silicon oxide coating with respect to sidewall surfaces of the spacer layer and the sidewall coatings of the silicon oxide coating is provided. The spacer layer is etched, wherein the sidewall coatings of the silicon oxide coating protect sidewall surfaces of the spacer layer.

Abstract: Improves ease of operation by making it easier for the operator to view and select storage media devices connected to a computer unit. Provides a computer unit with a USB root hub and running an operating system that has the function of managing a storage media device connected to the root hub directly or indirectly via a hub. The unit includes a topology configuration portion that, when the hub is connected to a port of the root hub and the storage media device is connected to the hub, configures the hub as a virtual drive and sets up a connection whereby a folder corresponding to the storage media device is placed in the virtual drive; and a display controller that displays on a display device a directory list DP of the connections that were configured by the topology configuration portion.

Abstract: A method for reducing very low frequency line width roughness (LWR) in forming etched features in an etch layer disposed below a patterned organic mask is provided. The patterned organic mask is treated to reduce very low frequency line width roughness of the patterned organic mask, comprising flowing a treatment gas comprising H2, wherein the treatment gas has a flow rate and H2 has a flow rate that is at least 50% of the flow rate of the treatment gas, forming a plasma from the treatment gas, and stopping the flow of the treatment gas. The etch layer is etched through the treated patterned organic mask with the reduced very low LWR.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to centrifugal liquid chromatography are described. An angular velocity can be simultaneously imparted to a large number of chromatographic enclosures. Via centrifugal forces, a mobile phase fluid including a sample can be driven through a stationary phase within the chromatographic enclosure to perform a chromatographic separation process on components of the sample. The use of centrifugation as a driving force can allow significantly smaller stationary phase particles to be employed as compared to high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Further, for an equivalent chromatographic separation process, the use of centrifugation can provide much greater separation efficiencies than HPLC.

Abstract: A method for detecting coupled RF current magnetic resonance (MR) objects in a body and determining MR risk is provided. The body is scanned with reverse circularly polarized RF. MR signals generated by coupling of the reverse circularly polarized RF with the RF current MR objects are detected. The detected MR signals are used to determine a risk value.

Abstract: A network level virus monitoring system capable of monitoring a flow of network traffic in any of a number of inspection modes depending upon the particular needs of a system administrator. The system includes a network virus sensor self registration module coupled to a network virus/worm sensor arranged to automatically self register the associated network virus/worm sensor. The monitoring provides an early warning of a virus attack thereby facilitating quarantine procedures directed at containing a virus outbreak. By providing such an early warning, the network virus monitor reduces the number of computers ultimately affected by the virus attack resulting in a concomitant reduction in both the cost of repair to the system and the amount of downtime. In this way, the inventive network virus monitor provides a great improvement in system uptime and reduction in system losses.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided for performing motion compensated interpolation wherein, for any pixels in the interpolated frame to which there is neither a forward vector nor a backward vector projecting: including the pixel in an intermediate frame conceal area if it is not located within the full frame reveal area; including the pixel in an intermediate frame reveal area if it is not located within the full frame conceal area; and using the intermediate frame conceal and reveal areas to interpolate values for pixels within an area of the interpolated frame.

Abstract: A clustering technique is utilized to group similar e-mail messages into clusters. Statistical spamming behavior analysis is then applied to each cluster, focusing on finding e-mail messages within each cluster that differ from other e-mail messages in the cluster. The degree of variance and the type of variance can provide important clues as to whether the email is spam or not. Appropriate measures are then taken to block, filter, or otherwise handle the suspected spam e-mail messages.