Abstract: A Common Architecture System Assurance Information Assurance (IA) alert system that monitors IA events that may occur on a separate computer or computer system that is vulnerable to attack from internal misuse and penetration by outside sources. The system collects IA event messages and translates them into a common format for processing. It then analyzes the IA event, determines its seriousness, analyzes possible repairs for problems resulting from the IA event, and reports this information in real time to system monitors. These reports are in a readily-understood format this is free of computer jargon. The system reports are designed to be read and understood even by a person with limited education who is not trained in computer or IA technology.

Abstract: A multiple-user graphical programming and analysis environment is disclosed that includes graphically represented code objects, graphically represented inter-code object connections, application programs, and a graphical white board area. Each code object may be created by a user, and accessible by other users in an asynchronous fashion, in accordance with the security privileges of the other users. Each inter-code object connection represents data transfer between a pair of code objects. Each application program is made up of one or more chains of the code objects, interconnected via the inter-code object connections. The code objects are definable and movable within the graphical white board area, and the inter-code object connections are creatable within this area. The application programs are executable within the graphical white board area.

Abstract: A Collaborator computer collaborative environment (CCE) instantiated by a computer network includes N Collaborator CCE clients and a Collaborator CCE server. Each of the N Collaborator CCE clients generates message objects each including a nested group identifier and an associated privilege level; the Collaborator CCE server filters the generated message objects and routes only those message objects to an Nth Collaborator CCE client that is a member of the respective group having the group identifier and that has a privilege greater than or equal to the associated privilege level. Corresponding software is also described.

Abstract: A White Board system permitting a plurality of users to collaborate with one another irrespective of the respective user's hardware platform or operating system, includes a server computer, and a plurality of client computers coupled to the server computer. Preferably, each of the client computers logs into the server computer and is thereby assigned a unique identifier, each of the client computers includes a graphical user interface (GUI) which selectively displays any combination of objects having active content, active hyperlinks, and text, each of the client computers transmits user-generated objects to the server computer for selective retransmission to respective one of the client computers, the server selectively controls transmission of all user-generated objects to respective ones of the computers responsive to the respective assigned identifier, and the server commands one of the client computers to update a new client computer when the new client computer logs into the server.

Abstract: A method permitting collaboration between a plurality of users of incompatible hardware and/or operating system, includes steps for selectively generating predetermined objects, text objects, active hyperlink objects, active track objects, and freehand drawing objects, which are displayable at user-selected locations on the White Board screen of one of the users, transmitting all generated ones of the predetermined, the active hyperlink, the text, the active track, and the freehand drawing objects for selective distributions to each of the other users, accumulating the predetermined, the active hyperlink, the text, the active track, and the freehand drawing objects, and filtering the predetermined, the active hyperlink, the text, the active track, and the freehand drawing objects to thereby permit selective transmission of the predetermined, the active hyperlink, the text, the active track, and the freehand drawing objects to respective ones the other users.

Abstract: A White Board system permitting a plurality of users to collaborate with one another irrespective of the respective user's hardware platform or operating system includes a server computer, and a plurality of client computers electrically coupled to the server computer. Preferably, each of the client computers logs into the server computer and is thereby assigned a unique identifier, each of the client computers includes a graphical user interface (GUI) which selectively displays any combination of objects having active content, active hyperlinks, and text, and each of the client computers transmits user-generated objects to the server computer for storage and selective retransmission to the computers. Additionally, the server stores all user-generated objects from all the client computers and selectively controls transmission of all user-generated objects to respective ones of the computers responsive to the respective assigned identifier.

Abstract: Machine readable code stored in a memory converts a general purpose computer system into a dedicated White Board system facilitating collaboration between a plurality of users.

Abstract: Machine readable code stored in a memory converts a general purpose computer system into a dedicated White Board system facilitating collaboration between a plurality of users.

Abstract: An operating method for a computer system having first, second, third, and lternate computers generating a graphical user interface (GUI) on the first computer screen corresponding to a presentation generated with respect to the second computer screen irrespective of the operating system differences between the respective first, second, third, and alternate computers. The method includes steps for: providing a hypertext markup language (HTML) document including an applet tag corresponding to a Universal Client device from the third computer to the first computer; initializing and executing the Universal Client device using a JAVA.TM.

Abstract: A computer system includes first, second and third computers. Preferably, e first computer includes a first storage device storing a document written in hypertext markup language (HTML), the HTML document including an applet tag for invoking a Universal Client device and computer readable first instructions for generating the Universal Client device, and a first communications device permitting the HTML document and the first instructions for generating the Universal Client device to be downloaded to a second computer, while the second computer includes a second storage device storing computer readable second instructions for permitting the second computer to utilize a World Wide Web browser providing a JAVA.TM.

Abstract: A Universal Client with a self-contained scripting language called GUIScript allows computing systems of varying architectures linked to the Internet or connected by an Intranet to run the same application software without modification or recompilation. Preferably, the computer system includes a computer architecture independent device for generating and displaying a graphic user interface (GUI) on a client computer operatively connected to a server computer. More specifically, the device includes elements: for handling network protocols; for presenting a plurality of GUI objects to thereby form a GUI; for generating scripts defining respective ones of the GUI objects; for generating a GUIScript defining the GUI; for sending one of the scripts and the GUIScript; for receiving one of the scripts and the GUI script; and for scripting both behavior of a program responsive to operator interaction with one of the GUI objects and client-server commands unrelated to the GUI objects.

Abstract: A Universal Client with a self-contained scripting language called GUIScript allows computing systems of varying architectures linked to the Internet or connected by an Intranet to run the same application software without modification or recompilation. Using a client-server architecture, the Universal Client receives GUIScript from the server, which commands the Universal Client to display certain graphical user interface (GUI) objects. The GUIScript also describes the behavior of the GUI objects presented by the Universal Client, thus providing a personality which defines the client application without changing the Universal Client's software. The Universal Client can also send GUIScript to the server to cause the server to execute commands.

Abstract: A computer system having first, second, third and alternate computers for generating a graphical user interface (GUI) on the first computer screen corresponding to a presentation generated with respect to the second computer screen irrespective of the operating system differences between the respective first, second and third computers, includes:a first device for providing a hypertext markup language (HTML) document including an applet tag corresponding to a Universal Client device to the first computer;a second device for initializing and executing the Universal Client device using a JAVA.TM.

Abstract: An operating method for a computer architecture independent device generating and displaying a graphic user interface (GUI) on a client computer operatively connected to a server computer includes steps for scripting both behavior of a program responsive to operator interaction with one of the GUI objects and client-server commands unrelated to the GUI objects, storing scripts defining respective GUI objects on the server computer, storing a GUIScript defining the GUI on the server computer, handling network protocols defining communications between the server and the client computers, sending one of the scripts and the GUIScript from the server computer to the client computer, receiving one of the scripts and the GUI script on the client computer, and presenting a plurality of GUI objects to thereby form a GUI on the client computer.

Abstract: A method for operating a computer architecture independent device for genting and displaying a graphic user interface (GUI) includes steps for generating scripts defining respective GUI objects, generating a GUI script defining the GUI, storing one of the scripts and the GUI script, deciphering one of the scripts and the GUI script, scripting behavior of a program responsive to operator interaction with one of the GUI objects, and presenting a plurality of GUI objects to thereby form the GUI.

Abstract: A Universal Client with a self-contained scripting language called GUIScript forms a computer architecture independent device for generating and displaying a graphic user interface (GUI). Preferably, the computer executing the Universal Client includes circuitry for presenting a plurality of GUI objects to thereby form a GUI, for generating scripts defining respective ones of the GUI objects, for generating a GUISCRIPT defining the GUI, for storing one of the scripts and the GUISCRIPT, for reading one of the scripts and the GUI script; and for scripting behavior of a program responsive to operator interaction with one of the GUI objects.

Abstract: A Universal Client with a self-contained scripting language called GUIScript allows computing systems of varying architectures linked to the Internet or connected by an Intranet to run the same application software without modification or recompilation. Using a client-server architecture, the Universal Client receives GUIScript from the server, which commands the Universal Client to display certain graphical user interface (GUI) objects. The GUIScript also describes the behavior of the GUI objects presented by the Universal Client, thus providing a personality which defines the client application without changing the Universal Client's software. The Universal Client can also send GUIScript to the server to cause the server to execute commands. Preferably, a storage medium stores computer readable instructions for permitting a computer to display a graphical user interface (GUI) responsive to commands issued in the GUIScript scripting language to a Universal Client running on a JAVA.TM. virtual machine.

Abstract: A Universal Client with a self-contained scripting language called GUIScript allows computing systems of varying architectures linked to the Internet or connected by an Intranet to run the same application software without modification or recompilation. Using a client-server architecture, the Universal Client receives GUIScript from the server, which commands the Universal Client to display certain graphical user interface (GUI) objects. The GUIScript also describes the behavior of the GUI objects presented by the Universal Client, thus providing a personality which defines the client application without changing the Universal Client's software. The Universal Client can also send GUIScript to the server to cause the server to execute commands. A method of operating the computer system using the Universal Client and GUIScript is described.

Abstract: An improved collective protection system (CPS) alarm is generally comprised f an electronic circuit board terminal box that is readily connectable to any selected point of a ship power bus system. The system is provided with a plurality of pressure transducers that are selectively disposed in associated remote zones to be continuously monitored. A master monitoring panel is connected to the terminal box and is provided with a pressure indicating meter and a series of three red, yellow, and green lights corresponding to each remotely monitored zone. Separate slave panels allows monitoring of light status at additional locations such as a pilot house and/or a damage control station. The system is appropriately shielded to prevent EMI or RFI interference.

Abstract: A remotely piloted vehicle control and interface system is provided. A penal computer equipped with an RS232 serial communication port passes an ASCII character(s) as a serial data stream. A shift register device converts the serial data stream to a parallel data character and continuously generates a status signal indicating one of the presence or absence of the parallel data character. A central processing unit, responsive to the status signal, compares the parallel data character with a set of valid control characters to generate a control signal when a match occurs therebetween. A transmitter, responsive to the control signal, transmits a radio frequency control signal to the remotely piloted vehicle.