Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for identifying security risks, arising from credentials existing on machines in the networks that enable access to other machines on the networks. Account credentials indications are retrieved from machines in the network, which indicate that credentials for accounts are stored on those machines. Access rights for accounts are collected, describing the access and operation permissions of these accounts on machines in the networks. A correlation is then performed to identify machines that can be accessed by employing credentials of accounts retrieved from other machines in the network.

Abstract: A motor-assisted joint system is provided to improve maneuverability and safety of an articulated bus. The motor-assisted joint system is enabled when the articulated bus is operated in an active damping mode. An articulated joint with a flat motor is used. According to the velocity of the articulated bus, a highly sensitive damping force is calculated and an opposing force is generated to balance the inertia of the articulated bus when an oversteering event or a tire slip event occurs. Consequently, the driving performance of the articulated bus in various aspects is enhanced.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for identifying security risks, arising from credentials existing on machines in the networks that enable access to other machines on the networks. Account credentials indications are retrieved from machines in the network, which indicate that credentials for accounts are stored on those machines. Access rights for accounts are collected, describing the access and operation permissions of these accounts on machines in the networks. A correlation is then performed to identify machines that can be accessed by employing credentials of accounts retrieved from other machines in the network.

Abstract: A battery module for an electric vehicle includes an external case, a battery box, a fixing mechanism, and a rotatable pull tab. The external case is fixed in the electric vehicle, and includes an accommodation space and a first fixing part. The battery box is detachably installed in the accommodation space. The fixing mechanism is disposed on the battery box. When the battery box is installed in the accommodation space, the fixing mechanism engages or disengages the first fixing part to selectively lock or unlock the battery box. When the battery box is locked, the battery box is securely fixed in the accommodation space. When the battery box is unlocked, the battery box is removable from the accommodation space. The rotatable pull tab is detachably inserted into the fixing mechanism. By rotating the rotatable pull tab the battery box is selectively locked or unlocked.

Abstract: A battery module configuration structure for an articulated electric bus includes a vehicle body, a plurality of wheel shafts and a plurality of battery modules. The wheel shafts are respectively disposed on a bottom of the vehicle body. The battery modules are disposed in an interior of the vehicle body and correspondingly located at an upper area of at least one of the wheel shafts.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method of producing a photovoltaic solar cell with stoichiometric p-type copper indium gallium diselenide (CuInxGa1-xSe2) (abbreviated CIGS) as its absorber layer and II-IV semiconductor layers as the n-type layers with electrodeposition of all these layers. The method comprises a sequence of novel procedures and electrodeposition conditions with an ionic liquid approach to overcome the technical challenges in the field for low-cost and large-area production of CIGS solar cells with the following innovative advantages over the prior art: (a) low-cost and large-area electrodeposition of CIGS in one pot with no requirement of post-deposition thermal sintering or selenization; (b) low-cost and large-area electrodeposition of n-type II-VI semiconductors for the completion of the CIGS solar cell production; and (c) low-cost and large-area deposition of a buffer layer of CdS or other compounds with a simple chemical bath method.

Abstract: An abnormal battery detecting system for an electric vehicle includes a power supply unit, a displaying unit, a battery module, a safety protection unit, a detecting unit, and a controlling unit. The battery module a main power source of the electric vehicle. The safety protection unit is connected with the battery module and the power supply unit. The detecting unit is connected with the battery module and the power supply unit for detecting the battery module. If the battery module is abnormal, the detecting unit generates at least one feedback signal that is received by the controlling unit. The controlling unit compares the feedback signal with at least one preset default value and generates an abnormal level signal to the displaying unit and the safety protection unit. The safety protection unit is selectively enabled to control an operation of the battery module according to the abnormal level signal.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for identifying security risks, arising from credentials existing on machines in the networks that enable access to other machines on the networks. Account credentials indications are retrieved from machines in the network, which indicate that credentials for accounts are stored on those machines. Access rights for accounts are collected, describing the access and operation permissions of these accounts on machines in the networks. A correlation is then performed to identify machines that can be accessed by employing credentials of accounts retrieved from other machines in the network.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for identifying security risks, arising from credentials existing on machines in the networks that enable access to other machines on the networks. Account credentials indications are retrieved from machines in the network, which indicate that credentials for accounts are stored on those machines. Access rights for accounts are collected, describing the access and operation permissions of these accounts on machines in the networks. A correlation is then performed to identify machines that can be accessed by employing credentials of accounts retrieved from other machines in the network.

Abstract: A method for identifying anomalies in a group of network addresses includes building a model of the group of network addresses and identifying a network address as anomalous based on the deviation of the network address from the model. The model is built from a group of network addresses. The network addresses are input and parsed into one or more address trees. A ripeness score is maintained for each of the nodes in the address trees, based, at least in part, on the number of occurrences of the network address portion represented by the node. Nodes having respective ripeness scores within a specified range are classified as ripe nodes, and may be indicative of normal behavior, and nodes having respective ripeness scores outside the specified range of ripeness scores are classified as unripe, and may be indicative of anomalous behavior.

Abstract: A system and method for secure authentication facilitates improving the security of authentication between a client and a target by using an innovative authentication module on a proxy. The client can connect to the proxy using a native protocol and provides client credentials to the proxy. The proxy uses an authentication module to authenticate the client and then to provide target access credentials for proxy-target authentication, thereby giving the client access to the target through the proxy. The invention facilitates connection between the client and the target without requiring the client to be in possession of the target access credentials. The proxy can optionally be connected to a privileged, access management system which can provide and/or store target access credentials. Proxy-provided target access credentials facilitate preventing a client security breech from exposing target access credentials.

Abstract: A portable battery box is described. The portable battery box is suitable for charging and housing a battery and comprises: a charging apparatus for charging a battery; a hollow lid shell and a hollow base shell for housing a rechargeable battery, the base hollow shell including a base wall, a top wall and at least one side wall extending between the base and top walls; and at least one handle disposed in a respective one of the side walls of the hollow base shell.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for controlling a remote target application, including sensitive and privileged applications, via a remote application connection. The target application is executed with a set of credentials, different than those credentials submitted by the user to access the target application. The user, via a local client terminal, accesses the target application over the remote application connection, such that the user experience of interaction with the target application is similar to that of the target application running locally, while the target application is actually being run remotely. The execution is protected by the second set of credentials unknown to the user, thus preventing credential hijacking and various other threats to the sensitive application.

Abstract: A rolled terminal (50) for an electrical connector has a first portion (58) formed of a rolled sheet defining a bore for receiving an electrical wire, and a first aperture (62) in the wall of the first portion (58) for receiving a screw for clamping the wire between the screw and the wall of the first portion. Also included is a plug attached by cable to a towed vehicle, the plug associated with a magnet to enable it to be secured to the towed vehicle when the plug is not in use.

Abstract: A system and method for maintaining continuous operational access augmented with user authentication and action attribution in shared environments. Multiple users use the same machine/platform to perform their actions. The system includes an access control application and enforcement module that limit users' actions based on authentication and authority level, enabling each user to perform the user's role in the shared environment. In addition, the user's activities can be monitored, logged, and interfered with (such as terminating the session), enabling a key requirement of action attribution.

Abstract: A method of monitoring a session on a target system includes receiving from a user client a user request to open a session with the target system. A session-specific transient agent for monitoring the session is installed onto the target system. The session is established between the user and the target system over a communication network. The transient agent monitors the session, collects data of events occurring on the target system during the session. The transient agent is terminated when the session ends.

Abstract: A system includes a machine-readable storage medium, a processor in communication with the machine-readable storage medium, communication circuitry in communication with the processor; and a plurality of sensors in communication with the processor. Each of the plurality of sensors is configured to generate an electrical signal in response to receiving wave energy. The processor is configured to control data acquisition for authenticating an object using at least a subset of the plurality of sensors, calculate an authentication value based on signals received from the subset of the plurality of sensors, and cause the communication circuitry to transmit an authentication request including the authentication value to an authentication entity.

Abstract: A battery module configuration structure for an articulated electric bus includes a vehicle body, a plurality of wheel shafts and a plurality of battery modules. The wheel shafts are respectively disposed on a bottom of the vehicle body. The battery modules are disposed in an interior of the vehicle body and correspondingly located at an upper area of at least one of the wheel shafts.

Abstract: A method of producing oil, gas, and ash fertilizer from a feedstock includes inputting the feedstock into a reaction chamber having a wall, and combusting the feedstock in the reaction chamber. An electrical current flow is induced between the reaction chamber wall and the feedstock so as to cause arcing in the feedstock within the reaction chamber. Ash reaction byproducts migrate downward through the reaction chamber onto ash support structure, which is substantially electrically isolated from the reaction chamber wall. Gas and liquid reaction byproducts migrate upward through the reaction chamber to an upper chamber by a partial vacuum in the upper chamber, and are evacuated therefrom. The oil and gas are then separated from the evacuated gas/liquid products, providing the oil and the gas products. The oil is refinable, the gas is high in energy content, and the ash fertilizer is high in nitrogen.