Abstract: A method and system for central management of plural network clients interfaced with a network host, each network client automatically calling a login routine (20) and a start-up routine (22) associated with initiation of a login script at the network client. Configuration and start-up management can be based upon an operating system determination with several different operating systems, such as Windows 95 and Windows NT, deployed across the network. The login routine (20) can install the start-up routine (22) on the network client at login, allowing the start-up routine (22) to direct the network client to install predetermined local utilities and to load predetermined network utilities. An associated launch manager (24) can establish launch manager values to allow a network user to individualize his network client within constraints defined by computing standards established through the login routine.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for byte-based utility computing pricing. This embodiment provides a unified pricing unit for storage, network transport, and processing power, enabling the provider to efficiently and effectively charge the consumer for use of computing power and resources.

Abstract: A method and system for modifying program applications of a legacy computer system to directly output data as XML using a DOM instance, models the legacy computer system, maps the model to an XML schema and automatically modifies one or more applications to directly output XML formatted data from an internally constructed DOM instance in cooperation with a writer engine. The writer engine allows for an arbitrary number of contexts to be simultaneously active and builds a complete DOM instance by using the multiple contexts to buffer output data. The writer engine directly loads XML schema information to construct and output DOM instances in accordance with the schema and subject to further transformation by XSLT stylesheets.

Abstract: A system for managing at least one program including a plurality of projects for at least one organizational unit includes at least one program office database which stores informational data associated with the accounts, projects, and programs; financial data associated with the accounts, projects, and programs; schedule and progress data associated with the accounts, projects, and programs; personnel data associated with persons having responsibility associated with the accounts, projects, and programs, the personnel data including a unique person identifier for each person; security data having an assignment of at least one role to each person and an assignment of at least one update authorization to certain persons having oversight responsibility; data associated with translating progress milestones defined in the projects to tactics defined in the system; and update data associated with the progress and actual expenditures of the accounts, projects, and programs.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for wireless network monitoring. Some particular features of various embodiments include notification via mobile phones (or other wireless devices) of outages in the wireless environment, an automated incident log, a web page to enter the resolution of an outage, a contact list containing personnel who could potential be contacted during an outage, and pop up messages that occur when an outage is detected.

Abstract: A method and system for modifying program applications of a legacy computer system to directly output data in XML format models the legacy computer system, maps the model to an XML schema and automatically modifies one or more applications to directly output XML formatted data in cooperation with a writer engine and a context table. A modeling engine lists the incidents within the applications that write data and generates a report data model. The report data model includes statically determined value or type of the data fields and is written in a formal grammar that describes how the write operations are combined. A modification specification is created to define modifications to the legacy computer system applications that relate applications that write data to the XML schema.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a network user authentication method includes receiving a network identification and a password associated with a user, validating the network identification and the password, generating a passkey for the user, and sending the passkey to the user for temporary storage in a computer of the user.

Abstract: Drive-by-wireless vehicle control techniques use a wireless connection between a sensor module and a control module. An action by the driver of the vehicle is detected by the sensor module and communicated to the control module using a message sent using a wireless communication pathway. The control module directs the appropriate vehicle component based on the wireless message received. The vehicle identification number (VIN) that uniquely identifies the vehicle is used to identify a wireless message has been sent from a sensor module that is part of the vehicle. The use of the VIN to identify a wireless message that applies to a particular vehicle that has been assigned the same VIN may help ensure that the particular vehicle is directed only based on actions by the driver of the particular vehicle.

Abstract: A method for mapping a hypothesis to an analytical structure includes receiving the hypothesis from an interface and generating a representation of the hypothesis. The method includes generating a script of the representation by mapping the representation into a neutral grammar and transmitting the script to an analytical tool. The method may also include analyzing the script to form an analytical structure. The interface may comprise a human interface or a machine interface. The method may also include generating a linguistic expression of the hypothesis.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for wireless sensor alerts. In certain implementations, wireless sensor alerts may be facilitated by a process at a wireless device. The process may include detecting a signal representing an environmental state in the vicinity of the wireless device, comparing the environmental state represented by the signal against a set of remotely programmable rules at the wireless device, and, if the environmental state satisfies at least one of the rules, generating a communication for transmission to a wireless network based on the satisfied rule.

Abstract: A system and method for modeling skills includes three main components: a definition of at least one object (40) specifying a subject matter, a definition of at least one action (42) which may be applied to the defined object (40), and a definition of at least one context (48) in which the defined object and action are used. The context may include tool/technique (72), hardware (74), condition (76), industry (78), current and/or past employer (80), and business rationale (82).

Abstract: A system (8) for synchronizing a user password between mainframe (10) and alternative (11, 12) computer operating environments includes a mainframe access module (20) that receives a current user password from an associated mainframe client computer (22) and provides a user with access to selected applications or data in the mainframe operating environment (10) according to the current user password. The mainframe access module (20) also receives a new user password in response to providing the access and communicates the new user password. A mainframe platform (14, 16, 18) coupled to the mainframe access module (20) receives the new user password, stores the new user password, and communicates the new user password. A messaging platform (24, 26, 28) coupled to the mainframe platform receives the new user password from the mainframe platform (14, 16, 18) and communicates a broadcast message containing the new user password.

Abstract: A method for application rationalization to assist clients in reducing the complexity of information technology (IT) and expedite the benefits of IT transformation. One exemplary application is described using the disclosed methodologies within the communications industry.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product utilizing a default user ID, such as “help,” that has no assigned password. When the user logs into the computer using this ID, their login is “captured” and a crippled windows manager is started along with a web browser pointed to a specific URL. The user has no ability to manipulate the operating system, the local file system, or even the web browser. All the user is able to do is interact with the automated reset page(s) on the network authentication server. Once the user has completed her password reset and closed the browser, the user's web session is logged out and the user can now log in with her new password and her original userid.

Abstract: A system for testing a clamping force includes a lever, a base, and a sensor, The lever is coupled to a pivot and moves about the pivot. The lever includes a first end and a second end on opposites sides of the pivot. The base receives a first tip of a clamp and maintains a fixed position relative to the pivot. The second end of the lever receive a second tip of the clamp and moves relative to the base and the pivot as the first tip and the second tip of the clamp move towards one another. The sensor measures a first force applied by the first end of the lever. The first force is proportional to a second force applied to the second end of the lever by the clamp.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for real-time content delivery in a communication system utilizing push-to-talk wireless capabilities for voice interaction with a wide range of data processing system applications. By utilizing a vocalizer voice-to-text translation system, various embodiments allow real-time, push-to-talk interaction with conventional voice-response systems, conventional data processing system applications, and other text-based applications such as instant-messaging applications.

Abstract: A method and system for modifying program applications of a legacy computer system to directly output data in XML format models the legacy computer system, maps the model to an XML schema and automatically modifies one or more applications to directly output XML formatted data in cooperation with a writer engine and a context table. A modeling engine lists the incidents within the applications that write data and generates a report data model. The report data model includes statically determined value or type of the data fields and is written in a formal grammar that describes how the write operations are combined. A modification specification is created to define modifications to the legacy computer system applications that relate applications that write data to the XML schema.

Abstract: A method for distributing software is provided. The method includes configuring a first software system of a software suite, such as by installing it on a processor. A first set of configuration data associated with the first software system is then stored. A second software system of the software suite is then configured, and a second set of configuration data associated with the second software system is then stored. Conflict resolution rules are then applied to the first set of configuration data and the second set of configuration data. The first set of configuration data and the second set of configuration data are then compared to determine whether any conflicts exist, and the first set of configuration data and the second set of configuration data are assembled for installation on one or more processors if no conflicts exist.

Abstract: A location of a vehicle is monitored using a predefined geo-fencing boundary within a coordinate system. An angle between a selected straight edge of the boundary and an axis of the coordinate system is determined, and the boundary is rotated by the angle such that the selected straight edge of the rotated boundary is parallel to the axis of the coordinate system. Subsequently, a set of coordinates associated with a particular location of a monitored device are identified and rotated by the previously determined angle. The rotated set of coordinates is then compared to the rotated boundary to determine a location of the monitored device with respect to the selected boundary. This information can be used to determine whether the vehicle remains within the predefined geo-fencing boundary.

Abstract: A system and method employing a combination of long-range and short-range asset location systems, preferable a GPS-based system combined with an RFID-based system. The short-range system regularly activates itself, or is remotely polled, to determine if the asset is within range of the short-range transceivers, and the long-range system is activated to determine the location of the asset when it is outside the range of the short-range transceivers. In at least some embodiments, the asset is an automobile equipped with both RFID and GPS-based transceivers.