Abstract: An authorization code is entered into a card terminal reader from a security card. The authorization code is first entered into a card and stored in a secret memory location or stored into or onto the card with a alternate element. A characteristic physical state of an element on the card is temporarily changed from a first state to a second state. When the card is inserted into a card reader terminal within a pre-defined period of time, the authorization code is transmitted to the card reader terminal and the state is reset from the second state to the first state.

Abstract: A method, system, and program for query meaning determination through a grid service are provided. A search service within a grid environment receives a free text string as a search query, wherein the free text string includes multiple specifications. The search service controls distribution of the free text string to a selection of grid components, wherein each of the selection of grid components is enabled to interpret a particular aspect of the meaning of the multiple specifications in the free text string. Multiple aspect interpretations of the free text string are received at the search service from the selection of grid components. Next, the search service synthesizes the aspect interpretations into a search-ready query, such that the search request is first interpreted by the selection of grid components to determine a thorough meaning of the free text string before submission to a search engine.