Abstract: Embodiments according to the invention perform functions including discovery, classification, and profiling of storage devices, computer systems, connection elements, and other components relating to a storage area network (SAN). Changes to the SAN topology are tracked in order to show growth patterns.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention includes a method and device for listening to communications between processes and tools, recording report and report trigger definitions, matching reports from tools with the recorded definitions, and translating messages into a context-insensitive format. Other aspects of the present invention include dynamically enhancing tool status reports, migrating processes form tool control hosts to distributed processors, and screening requests for tool status information from hosts and distributed processors. More detailed descriptions of aspects of the present invention are described in the claims, specification and drawings.

Abstract: Techniques for dynamically loading or changing code modules in applications for monitoring and/or managing SANs without having to restart the applications or power down the SANs. The code modules loaded by an application, while the application is executing, may be used by the application to perform a variety of SAN related functions including automated discovery and visualization, device management, performance and status monitoring, and other like functions.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for automatically disabling disposable e-mail addresses based on user actions. A method embodiment for disabling disposable e-mail addresses comprises: receiving (205) at a disposable e-mail address server (DEA server) (330) an e-mail directed to the DEA server (330) via a disposable e-mail address, wherein the disposable e-mail address is associated with an un-aliased e-mail address; adding (220) tracking information to the e-mail; directing the e-mail to a e-mail client; classifying (245) the e-mail as unsolicited e-mail; ascertaining (260) creation data associated with the disposable e-mail address; conveying the creation data for subsequent interpretation; seeking (270) authorization to disable the e-mail address; and upon gaining authorization, directing (275) the DEA server (330) to disable the disposable e-mail address.

Abstract: A system and method improve the performance of block storage over a network with asymmetric traffic by reducing the exchange of control messages between clients and servers. Before the source and the target begin exchanging data, they need to exchange control messages first to ensure the integrity of the data transfer operations. The acknowledgment messages affect the performance of backup operations when using a storage protocol such as SCSI over a reliable wide-area network protocol such as TCP/IP. SCSI protocol level and TCP/IP protocol level acknowledgment messages are combined to reduce CPU utilization at both the source and the target systems, which improves the overall system throughput and performance, and also reduces the bottleneck at the network level.

Abstract: A system and methods for managing a plurality of projector devices over a computer network are provided. The system includes a projector manager linked to a computer network, wherein the projector manager is configured to monitor over the network a status of a selected feature of a selected projector device, and to change the status of the selected feature when requested. The system also includes a projector manager controller linked to the computer network, wherein the projector manager controller is configured to request the projector manager to perform at least one of the functions of reporting the status of the selected feature and requesting the selected projector device to change the status of the selected feature.

Abstract: Devices, softwares and methods enable SIP devices to operate in H.323 networks, and devices, softwares and methods enable H.323 devices to operate in SIP networks. Messages that initiate communication from a first protocol are translated into the appropriate messages of the second, responded to, and the replies are translated back into the first. Routing by the legacy network is thus seamlessly exploited.

Abstract: Method and system for automatically configuring supervision and performing supervision in a supervision system comprising a supervision center; and a supervision block which contains processes performing supervision tasks. The supervision system is preferably a telephone switching system. In the method, the supervision block performing supervision functions is monitored and/or controlled via the supervision center. Furthermore, the objects monitored by a supervision block process performing supervision tasks are automatically registered in the supervision center as the supervision block processes become ready for operation, and information about the supervision block processes and/or about the services produced by them and/or about the objects being monitored is stored in the supervision center.

Abstract: A method and system for restoring device personality after failure. Specifically, the present invention discloses a method and system for automated personality transfer in a wireless enabled handheld device. In one embodiment, the present invention automatically extracts personality information that is unique and critical to the proper functionality of an electronic device. A personality file containing the personality information is created and stored on the electronic device. The personality file can be then transferred to another electronic device for archival purposes. Thereafter, should the personality information be lost due to device failure, embodiments of the present invention provide for restoring the electronic device back to its original operating state by importing the personality information back into the electronic device.

Abstract: A network management system for a multi-layer network having multiple architectural or technological domains includes an inter-domain configuration manager arranged between a set of one or more network service management applications and a set of network element domain managers, each of the domain managers being associated with a particular domain of the multi-layer network. The configuration manager implements network service design and provisioning functions across the domains of the network in conjunction with stored connectivity information characterizing the multi-layer network. The network management system further includes an inter-domain fault manager and an inter-domain capacity manager, which provide respective fault management and transport capacity management functions across the domains of the multi-layer network.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for diffusing data contained in a computer database (2) in a form that can be easily transported and handled by a user (5). The method comprises steps which consist in: breaking down the data contained in the base (1) into units comprising each a predetermined number of signs; transmitting said units, in particular via a server (2) and a communication network (6), to a computer equipment (3) connected to a printer (3b); downloading into said equipment (3), in particular via said network (6), printing software means (2a) for printing with said printer (3b) a memo (7) in the form of a booklet of four pages. Thus the user (5) can access online said units, select those containing data of interest to him and command the printing thereof in the form of a booklet of four pages which can be easily carried.

Abstract: A communication parameter delivery server 50b has communication parameters necessary for making each of information terminals 13, 23 and 33 have a dial-up IP connection service. The server 50b delivers the communication parameters via each of networks 12, 22 and 33 responsively to a request from each of the information terminals 13, 23 and 33. The delivered communication terminals are set to Internet connection software installed in each of the information terminal 13, 23 and 33.

Abstract: A system and method for conducting an interactive event dialog on a half duplex block mode connection between a first server and a client and optionally on a full duplex mode connection between a client display based application and a second server. The interactive event processing capabilities of the client are determined and either stored for future use in a logical unit descriptor and referenced by the server in response to a request from the client to interface a local client based display application, or else determined by the first server at the time of that request. Further responsive to the request from the client and determining that the client is capable of interactive event processing a client display based application negotiates an encoding scheme acceptable to said client and communicates with respect to the client in half duplex block mode encoded in accordance with the negotiated encoding scheme and optionally with respect the second server in full duplex mode.

Abstract: A provisioning system for receiving configuration changes to and queries of settings on a mobile device. The provisioning system may include a router, configuration manager and one or more configuration service providers. The router component is responsible for receiving messages delivered to the mobile device and parsing the messages into requests for information. The configuration manager component is responsible for determining what configuration settings are affected by the message and for processing the requests within the message. The configuration manager component may implement one or more configuration service providers to perform the actual request processing. The configuration manager component may additionally compose a response document to return in the event that a response has been requested in the message.

Abstract: A collaboration client's behavior is changed according to context while collaborating on an internet. An HTTP request from a customer-side browser is sent to a web server via an information terminal support server. The web server then sends context in response to the request to the customer-side web browser via the information terminal support server. The information terminal support server then checks the contents of the context, and when it is determined that there is agreement with a predetermined condition, a command is inserted into the context. Context without the command inserted is sent to the customer-side web browser, and context with the command inserted is sent to the agent-side web browser. A client program of the agent-side information terminal then reads the embedded command using an API possessed by a web browser and carries out processing in order to prohibit form submission and form alteration and conceal specific forms or fields in accordance with the contents of this command.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for performing HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)-like transactions over a point-to-point connection between a client and a server. In one embodiment, the client uses Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) that identify the server by a telephone number that it can be reached at. When a user tries to access such a URL, the telephone number is dialed and a point-to-point connection is established (if it does not already exist) between the client and the server associated with that telephone number. HTTP-like transactions can then take place between the client and server, without the necessity of an Internet Protocol network with gateways, domain name servers, search engines, and network-connected hosts.

Abstract: A system for using an Internet appliance for sending and receiving digital content files as email attachments includes a system server and an Internet appliance both connected to a communications network such as the Internet. The Internet appliance and system server define communication and control protocols based on server maintained user interface display screens and Internet appliance received reduced keyset keystroke sequences. The protocols define text entry and editing, and option selection and navigation via hyperlinks embedded within the user interface display screens. An email protocol permits selection of server stored digital content files for attachment to outgoing emails and the receiving and viewing-of/listening-to video/audio digital content files that arrive as email attachments. All digital content files are maintained at the server and accessible at the Internet appliance only for viewing via browser and listening.

Abstract: A content delivery and global traffic management network system provides a plurality of caching servers connected to a network. The caching servers host customer content that can be cached and stored, and respond to requests for Web content from clients. If the requested content does not exist in memory or on disk, it generates a request to an origin site to obtain the content. A DNS Server (SPD) load balances network requests among customer Web servers and directs client requests for hosted customer content to the appropriate caching server which is selected by choosing the caching server that is closest to the user, is available, and is the least loaded. SPD also supports persistence and returns the same IP addresses, for a given client. The entire Internet address space is broken up into multiple zones. Each zone is assigned to a group of SPD servers.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring instant messaging user accounts are provided. The apparatus and method provide a mechanism by which transcripts of instant messages may be generated and analyzed to determine if inappropriate contact with unapproved users is occurring. A user is registered with an instant messaging service provider such that an indication as to whether or not transcripts of the user's instant messages should be stored. In addition, a listing of destination user identifications that are approved, and thus do not require transcripts, may be provided to the instant messaging service provider. Thereafter, when an instant message is received, a look-up of the source user identification of the instant message, and optionally, the destination user identification, may be used to determine if transcripts are to be stored. The transcript may be reported to an authorized recipient of the transcript.

Abstract: A service gateway connects at least one local client to an external network. The service gateway is operable to hold at least one service module for providing a corresponding service and to maintain a record identifying each service module held by the service gateway with an associated pointer to that service module. The service gateway includes a control mechanism providing a number of functions. The control mechanism is operable in response to a request for a service provided by a service module not present at the service gateway, to send a message to an external source for resolving the absence of a service module at the gateway in one or more iterations until a response from the external service identifies information including a service module held by the gateway that enables resolution of the absent service module(s).