Abstract: A system and method for digital smart wallet communications that operates by managing separately-owned, private blockchains to reduce processing times, eliminate proof of work burdens, and retain blockchain immutable security while allowing protection of confidential information contained on each blockchain. The system and method may further comprise auditability of blockchains, and may be operated on an integrated communications platform that allows seamless interoperability of communication devices across multiple modes of communication, and automates digital smart wallet transactions.

Abstract: A system and method for true peer-to-peer automatic teller machine transactions using mobile device payment systems, where a user may receive physical cash in exchange for digital currency from another user, without either one of them having to have a merchant account or a credit/debit card clearing system through a payment processor, comprising a smartphone with an associate peer-to-peer ATM application, blockchain datastore, GPS satellite, cellular tower, and smart wallet application.

Abstract: A system and method for true peer-to-peer automatic teller machine transactions using mobile device payment systems, where a user may receive physical cash in exchange for digital currency from another user, without either one of them having to have a merchant account or a credit/debit card clearing system through a payment processor, comprising a smartphone with an associate peer-to-peer ATM application, blockchain datastore, GPS satellite, cellular tower, and smart wallet application.

Abstract: A system and method for digital smart wallet communications that operates by managing separately-owned, private blockchains to reduce processing times, eliminate proof of work burdens, and retain blockchain immutable security while allowing protection of confidential information contained on each blockchain. The system and method may further comprise auditability of blockchains, and may be operated on an integrated communications platform that allows seamless interoperability of communication devices across multiple modes of communication, and automates digital smart wallet transactions.

Abstract: A system and method for digital smart wallet communications that operates by managing separately-owned, private blockchains to reduce processing times, eliminate proof of work burdens, and retain blockchain immutable security while allowing protection of confidential information contained on each blockchain. The system and method may further comprise auditability of blockchains, and may be operated on an integrated communications platform that allows seamless interoperability of communication devices across multiple modes of communication, and automates digital smart wallet transactions.

Abstract: A system and method for true peer-to-peer automatic teller machine transactions using mobile device payment systems, where a user may receive physical cash in exchange for digital currency from another user, without either one of them having to have a merchant account or a credit/debit card clearing system through a payment processor, comprising a smartphone with an associate peer-to-peer ATM application, blockchain datastore, GPS satellite, cellular tower, and smart wallet application.

Abstract: A system for providing security blockchain systems where at least some users are on insecure networks is disclosed. The system includes a security gateway that inspects requests for compliance using a rules engine according to a plurality of rules and passes compliant requests to their respective intended destinations. Compliance inspection includes at least checking credentials of a sender of each request. A transaction resulting from a request is blocked if it would result in an asset transfer to a non-whitelisted address on an insecure network.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable medium are provided to secure data centers and cloud computing. A method receives network identifiers for functions, requests a network key for each function, allocates network interfaces, requests a virtual network interface controller allocation, requests a network key for each cloud function, receives storage identifiers for functions, requests a storage key for each cloud function, allocates virtual storage disks, requests a storage interface controller allocation, requests a storage key for each cloud function. Methods secure migration of a virtual machine from a source to a target server. A server includes multiple cores where each core is dedicated to a compute function and a unique key encrypts data of each compute function. A non-transitory computer-readable medium encodes programs that execute the above methods.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable medium are provided to secure data centers and cloud computing. A method receives network identifiers for functions, requests a network key for each function, allocates network interfaces, requests a virtual network interface controller allocation, requests a network key for each cloud function, receives storage identifiers for functions, requests a storage key for each cloud function, allocates virtual storage disks, requests a storage interface controller allocation, requests a storage key for each cloud function. Methods secure migration of a virtual machine from a source to a target server. A server includes multiple cores where each core is dedicated to a compute function and a unique key encrypts data of each compute function. A non-transitory computer-readable medium encodes programs that execute the above methods.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable medium are provided to secure data centers and cloud computing. A method receives network identifiers for functions, requests a network key for each function, allocates network interfaces, requests a virtual network interface controller allocation, requests a network key for each cloud function, receives storage identifiers for functions, requests a storage key for each cloud function, allocates virtual storage disks, requests a storage interface controller allocation, requests a storage key for each cloud function. Methods secure migration of a virtual machine from a source to a target server. A server includes multiple cores where each core is dedicated to a compute function and a unique key encrypts data of each compute function. A non-transitory computer-readable medium encodes programs that execute the above methods.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable medium are provided to secure data centers and cloud computing. A method receives network identifiers for functions, requests a network key for each function, allocates network interfaces, requests a virtual network interface controller allocation, requests a network key for each cloud function, receives storage identifiers for functions, requests a storage key for each cloud function, allocates virtual storage disks, requests a storage interface controller allocation, requests a storage key for each cloud function. Methods secure migration of a virtual machine from a source to a target server. A server includes multiple cores where each core is dedicated to a compute function and a unique key encrypts data of each compute function. A non-transitory computer-readable medium encodes programs that execute the above methods.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable medium are provided to secure data centers and cloud computing. A method receives network identifiers for functions, requests a network key for each function, allocates network interfaces, requests a virtual network interface controller allocation, requests a network key for each cloud function, receives storage identifiers for functions, requests a storage key for each cloud function, allocates virtual storage disks, requests a storage interface controller allocation, requests a storage key for each cloud function. Methods secure migration of a virtual machine from a source to a target server. A server includes multiple cores where each core is dedicated to a compute function and a unique key encrypts data of each compute function. A non-transitory computer-readable medium encodes programs that execute the above methods.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable medium are provided to secure data centers and cloud computing. A method receives network identifiers for functions, requests a network key for each function, allocates network interfaces, requests a virtual network interface controller allocation, requests a network key for each cloud function, receives storage identifiers for functions, requests a storage key for each cloud function, allocates virtual storage disks, requests a storage interface controller allocation, requests a storage key for each cloud function. Methods secure migration of a virtual machine from a source to a target server. A server includes multiple cores where each core is dedicated to a compute function and a unique key encrypts data of each compute function. A non-transitory computer-readable medium encodes programs that execute the above methods.

Abstract: A mobile device providing a mobile processing function such as a mobile telephone and/or a personal digital assistant. The mobile device includes a mobile device body, a processing system within the body providing at least part of the mobile processing function, a projector coupled to the body to project an image onto a substantially planar surface when the mobile device body is on the surface such that the projector projects at a predetermined angle relative to the surface, and a pen-location transcription system coupled to the processing system to record the positions of a writing implement or stylus at a plurality of instants of time by transmitting acoustic energy between the writing implement or stylus and a device mechanically coupled to the mobile device body.

Abstract: A mobile device providing a mobile processing function such as a mobile telephone and/or a personal digital assistant. The mobile device includes a mobile device body, a processing system within the body, the processing system programmed to be part of providing the mobile processing function, a projector coupled to the body to project an image onto a substantially planar surface when the mobile device body is on the surface at a predetermined angle relative to the surface, and a pen-location transcription system coupled to the processing system to record the positions of a writing implement at a plurality of instants of time by transmitting energy between the writing implement and a device mechanically coupled to the mobile device body. In one version, the device mechanically coupled to the mobile device body is a sensor array including at least two sensors of the transmitted energy. The writing implement includes a transmitter of the transmitted energy.

Abstract: Particular embodiments include a method of operating a processing system, an apparatus, logic encoded in one or more computer-readable tangible medium to carry out a method, and a tangible computer-readable storage medium configured with instructions that when executed cause carrying out the method. The method comprising: (a) as a result of a request for a stream of a first item of content, receiving the stream of the first item of content and providing an indication that a foreign stream is being received; (b) unless there is an indication that a foreign stream is being received, streaming a default item of content to a local media player; and (c) in the case there is an indication that a foreign stream is being received, re-streaming the received stream of the first item of content, such that local media player renders the requested stream of the first item of content. In some versions, the re-streamed first item of content mimics the default item of content.

Abstract: A game playing device and a computer readable medium with a set of instructions for playing a game encoded thereon and a set of instructions encoded thereon such that the game playing device is recognized as a controllable playback device in a networked environment.

Abstract: A remote control device for controlling a plurality of controllable devices, and a method for controlling devices using a remote control device. The remote control device includes a processor, a display screen coupled to the processor, and memory coupled to the processor, the memory including a program module to solicit information from a user. The program module has access to information regarding the operation of the plurality of controllable devices and which controllable device performs a selected function during operation of an activity. The program module generates a screen displayable on the display screen that includes different locations for playback, and a mechanism for the user to select one of the different locations for playback. As a result of a user providing the remote control device with an indication of the selected location for playback, and an item for playback at the selected location, the remote control device causes playback of the item at the selected location.

Abstract: In a memory system, each data bus is connected to memories connected to different address buses. Each memory allows pipelined read operations such that when data are being read out from a memory in one read operation, the address can be provided to the memory for another read. However, write operations are not pipelined, and the write address and write data are provided to the memory simultaneously. Nevertheless, consecutive reads can overlap with writes. Each write operation uses address and data buses not taken by any read occurring in parallel with the write. The address and data buses are connected to the memories so that no data bus penalty occurs when a memory is switched from a read to a write or from a write to a read. In some embodiments, multiple memories are subdivided into sets of mirror-image memories. In each set, all the memories store the same data.

Abstract: In a memory system, each data bus is connected to memories connected to different address buses. Each memory allows pipelined read operations such that when data are being read out from a memory in one read operation, the address can be provided to the memory for another read. However, write operations are not pipelined, and the write address and write data are provided to the memory simultaneously. Nevertheless, consecutive reads can overlap with writes. Each write operation uses address and data buses not taken by any read occurring in parallel with the write. The address and data buses are connected to the memories so that no data bus penalty occurs when a memory is switched from a read to a write or from a write to a read. In some embodiments, multiple memories are subdivided into sets of mirror-image memories. In each set, all the memories store the same data.