Abstract: A computerized system and method for detecting fraudulent network usage patterns using real-time network monitoring of at least two disparate networks is shown which receives at least one event record from each of the disparate networks, analyzes each of the received event records to determine its type based on user-defined parameters, identifies predetermined fields in the analyzed event record to be used as keys, measures network usage associated with the key, summarizes usage statistics against at least of the keys, compares statistic totals to predefined thresholds, and responds with an alarm or the like when the thresholds are met or exceeded.

Abstract: The apparatus used to develop software to operate a multiple element processor-based system, is comprised of an icon-based language that enables users to input data defining interrelationships among the subsystem elements. A data modeling apparatus is used to define a set of logical attributes and a set of physical attributes of said subsystem elements. The input data is then translated into a set of program instructions, using a sequential program language, representative of software to operate said processor-based system.

Abstract: A system and method enabling computer meshing program to generate a finite element representation of an object is shown which receives problem definition variables relevant to the desired object, calls a projection control program to generate point surface projections based on such problem definition variables, and generates a finite element representation of the object based on the point surface projections received from the projection control program. The projection control program requests a projector to perform a point surface projection with a projector, and evaluates the point surface projection with respect to the problem definition variables to determine whether the projection was successful as well as to determine the projector's projection performance. The projection control program increments a plurality of diagnostic counters on the basis of the evaluation and updates a plurality of projection control switches on the basis of the diagnostic counter values.

Abstract: A system and method converts from the boundary representation ("b-rep") of a solid object to the constructive solid geometry ("CSG") representation thereof. The b-rep of a three-dimensional object is converted into a CSG expression by constructing a set of separators through triples of vertices on the face of the solid, until there is a separator passing through every vertex of the face. A separator is constructed through every planar edge of the face and containing the planar edge. For each nonplanar edge of the solid, one or more separators are constructed to separate the edge from the rest of the curve on the face. In this case, construction of nonplanar separating surfaces may be required. Each of these constructions are repeated for every face of the given boundary representation of the solid object.

Abstract: The media management system uses a rule based system to manage the media assignment function for a data processor. This apparatus comprises a set of software programs that communicate in real time with various standard software components on the data processor and also retrieves information describing data stored on the data storage devices themselves to compile information concerning data set activity. The media management system reviews data set size, off-site requirements for the data set, space available on DASD as well as other data set characteristics to dynamically select the most appropriate media type and specific device to store the data set.

Abstract: A system and method for generating a parametric profile of an object to be modelled is shown which receives input from a user in the form of equations, generates further equations inherent to a profile definition, prioritizes the equations into ranked classes, sorts the prioritized equations to thereby create an ordered solved equation list, solves the sorted equations in the order they appear on the solved equation list and generates a profile of geometry entities constructed from the solutions of the solved equations. The system and method automatically constrain unknown variables within any under-populated equation sets based on heuristics and employ any redundant equations to determine and resolve conflicts among the equations to be used for generating the profile.

Abstract: A system and method for associative solid sectioning during drafting of geometric solid models is shown which automatically generates a section view of a solid model by receiving input from a user including at least one feature the user desires associated with a section line, associating selected edges of the designated feature(s) with corresponding section segments, creating additional section segments if necessary, trimming all of the section segments together to form a section line which is then associated to the solid model. A section view is then created based on the associated section line.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for enabling a cellular telephone subscriber located in a foreign service area to designate how calls placed to the subscriber should be handled by entering selections (such as call forwarding, caller notification) from the keyboard of his mobile telephone set. When these selections are received by a foreign service MTSO, the foreign service MTSO validates the roaming subscriber and the services that are available to the subscriber and then notifies the home MTSO how calls received at the home site should be handled. If the caller is to receive calls in the foreign service area (either forwarded calls or direct calls to the foreign service area), the foreign MTSO assigns a temporary roaming number to the subscriber for use in the foreign service area after the subscriber has been validated.

Abstract: A system and method for storing and forwarding audio/video signals on demand is shown including an encoder for receiving, digitizing, and compressing audio/video signals into a data stream, and a first processing system for further compressing and storing the data stream received from the encoder, and for later transmitting the data stream via a transmitting system to a location remote from the first processing system. The first processing system preferably also includes a microprocessor. The second processing system includes a microprocessor for receiving, processing, and storing the data stream from the remote first processing system, and later transmitting a copy of the data stream, upon receipt of a request for replay of the audio/video signal after retrieving and decompressing the copy of the data stream. Such system and method also includes a decoder for further decompressing and transforming the data stream into an analog signal for transmission to at least one television set for replay.

Abstract: An object-oriented method of using a computer to store a model of an imprecise structure of a product. The product's components are modeled as items and item revisions. Each item and item revision has a view, which may have view revisions. The method links view objects and view revision objects with occurrence references to each other and to view objects and view revision objects of other components. Context-specific view revisions are modeled as appearances. A user's request for a display of a product is received and used to invoke configuration rules that determine which view revisions) are part of the product. The correct view revisions are assembled with their occurrences and appearances.

Abstract: In a device and method for predicting a future muzzle velocity of an indirect fire weapon 3, 7 means 9, 11 responsive to a measurement of muzzle velocity are adapted to implement an adaptive empirical prediction method to predict the future muzzle velocity. The invention also relates to an aiming system and method for an indirect-fire weapon 3, 7. The system comprises a muzzle velocity measuring device 5, and predictor means 9, 11 responsive to an output of the muzzle velocity measuring device 5 for determining a new elevation setting from the weapon. Preferably, the predictor means utilizes an adaptive empirical prediction method such as a Kalman Filter or neural network.

Abstract: This apparatus operates to discern temporal and spatial anomalies in the use of subscriber numbers in the cellular mobile telephone system. The detection of such anomalies is typically indicative of attempted fraudulent access to the cellular mobile telephone system via cloning of valid subscriber numbers. The detection of a bogus subscriber unit is accomplished by recording the call origination and termination patterns associated with the subscriber number. The cloning detection apparatus makes use of call origination data to identify concurrent call originations or receptions for a single subscriber number. However, such events represent only a small portion of the fraudulent calls and a more extensive analysis is typically required to identify subscriber number cloning. This further analysis includes a spatial analysis of successive call activity for a subscriber number.

Abstract: A computer performed method for designing a system which allows multiple mainframe environments to be supported and managed within the overall system environment through the use of (1) one or more dictionary domains arranged in a hierarchy to model the mainframe environments and a target system release facility to move a process, system, subsystem or record and all its related records to another dictionary domain, and (2) a consolidated project data encyclopedia which is shared by all users and divided into 5 logical data bases and 1 access module, thus allowing access to projects in different stages of development on the same physical data bases. A migration facility allows the user to manage the orderly progression of entities through the development life cycle by moving entities between logical data bases.

Abstract: A remote monitoring apparatus comprises a computer program controlled monitor for detecting changes in condition responsive relay switches to generate a data signal identifying the change of switch condition, a report assembler which prepares a report in a preselected format identifying the apparatus location and including the data signal generated, and a modem for automatically transmitting the assembled report to a selected number of remote locations connected with the monitoring site by a telecommunication network. The monitoring apparatus repeatedly accesses the telecommunication network until a successful communication has been transmitted to each remote location. The apparatus also senses the loss of a continuous, primary power source and includes a back-up power supply. The program limits the number of unsuccessful attempts which can be made with the back-up power supply and preserves the assembled reports for later transmission when power has been fully restored.

Abstract: A local area network (10) includes a communications switch multi-port selector (12) which functions as the hub of the network. There are connected to the selector (12) various types of stations (14, 16) and terminals (18, 20, 22 and 24) which utilize a common communication format such as ASCII. The network further includes a computer (52) which uses a communication format that is incompatible with the stations and terminals connected to the port selector (12). Protocol converters (30, 32, 34 and 36) are connected between the port selector (12) and the computer (52) to provide translation between the communication formats of the computer (52) and the various stations (14, 16) and terminals (18, 20, 22, 24). A computer (54) is further provided which is connected to the port selector (12) and utilizes the communication format of the stations and terminals.

Abstract: A device for the purpose of providing computerized direction and control in the process of manually sorting documents. A sorting bin is provided containing compartments into which documents are placed to effect the sort. The sorting bin is contained within a sorting console which also houses a power supply; an indicator and document detector array; a control unit which monitors the document detectors, operates the indicators, and communicates with a computer; and control switches and indicators.An operator sorts documents by depositing them one at a time into a selected compartment of the sorting bin. The control unit, under computer direction, indicates to the operator the correct compartment for depositing each document, by illuminating indicators associated with the proper compartment. Document detectors inform the control unit when a document is deposited in any compartment. When a document is deposited in an incorrect compartment, an alarm alerts the operator.