Abstract: Ensuring user privacy in a publisher-subscriber communications environment. Storing, by a user-identifier mapping server, a user-identity database mapping user identity to subscriber-anonymized user identifier and subscriber identifier for users of said plurality of subscribers. Receiving, by the user-identifier mapping server, an information-request message from a subscriber, the information-request message concerning a notification message from a publisher, the notification message including an anonymized username of a first user of the publisher and wherein the username of the first user is anonymized using the one-way anonymization function. Upon receiving, by the user-identifier mapping server, the information-request message, determining from the user-identity database whether the first user is a user of the subscriber and transmitting a response message to subscriber indicating whether the first user is a user of the subscriber.

Abstract: A mold component for forming a foamed part with a three-dimensional shape includes a magnetic block having a first face that defines a curved three-dimensional surface with a hook strip-receiving recess positioned above the magnetic block. The magnetic block is configured to be placed in a mold with a hook strip placed in the hook strip-receiving recess. The hook strip has a ferrous metal-containing component such that the magnetic block attracts and holds the hook strip with the hook strip conforming to the curved three-dimensional surface. Characteristically, the mold component is configured to be applied in a molding process to mold the three-dimensional shape in the foamed part wherein the hook strip attaches to a trim cover.

Abstract: Seat assemblies having one or more gradient foam cushions are disclosed. The foam cushions may have a continuous hardness, density, and/or deflection gradient such that a first end is softer and less dense than a second end. The foam cushion may be a single unitary piece of foam rather than layers of different foam material assembled together.

Abstract: A mold component for forming a foamed part with a three-dimensional shape includes a magnetic block having a first face that defines a curved three-dimensional surface with a hook strip-receiving recess positioned above the magnetic block. The magnetic block is configured to be placed in a mold with a hook strip placed in the hook strip-receiving recess. The hook strip has a ferrous metal-containing component such that the magnetic block attracts and holds the hook strip with the hook strip conforming to the curved three-dimensional surface. Characteristically, the mold component is configured to be applied in a molding process to mold the three-dimensional shape in the foamed part wherein the hook strip attaches to a trim cover.

Abstract: Ensuring user privacy in a publisher-subscriber communications environment. Storing, by a user-identifier mapping server, a user-identity database mapping user identity to subscriber-anonymized user identifier and subscriber identifier for users of said plurality of subscribers. Receiving, by the user-identifier mapping server, an information-request message from a subscriber, the information-request message concerning a notification message from a publisher, the notification message including an anonymized username of a first user of the publisher and wherein the username of the first user is anonymized using the one-way anonymization function. Upon receiving, by the user-identifier mapping server, the information-request message, determining from the user-identity database whether the first user is a user of the subscriber and transmitting a response message to subscriber indicating whether the first user is a user of the subscriber.

Abstract: A mold component for forming a foamed part with a three-dimensional shape includes a magnetic block having a first face that defines a curved three-dimensional surface with a hook strip-receiving recess positioned above the magnetic block. The magnetic block is configured to be placed in a mold with a hook strip placed in the hook strip-receiving recess. The hook strip has a ferrous metal-containing component such that the magnetic block attracts and holds the hook strip with the hook strip conforming to the curved three-dimensional surface. Characteristically, the mold component is configured to be applied in a molding process to mold the three-dimensional shape in the foamed part wherein the hook strip attaches to a trim cover.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a forming tool. The forming tool may include at least one die having a perimeter wall and a profile panel. At least a portion of the die may be manufactured using an additive manufacturing process. For instance, the profile panel may be manufactured using an additive manufacturing process or the profile panel and additional portions of the die, such as the perimeter wall, may be manufactured using an additive manufacturing process.

Abstract: A communication system performs a third-party authentication between a home service end and a foreign service end, wherein the home service end and the foreign service end each have a type of a cloud, an edge or a fog. The communication system includes a control module and a plurality of operation modules that are configured in a universal proxy, wherein the universal proxy performs communication with a cloud through a cloud relay, performs communication with an edge through an edge relay, and performs communication with a fog through a fog relay. The control module selects two of the operation modules to perform the third-party authentication according to the types of the home service end and the foreign service end.

Abstract: A method for providing a user authentication credential comprises a) registering, in a device, at least one reference character, as a first user authentication credential; b) submitting, by the user, to the device, at least one character, as a second user authentication credential; c) retrieving, by the device, each reference character along with a corresponding position within the first user authentication credential; d) comparing, by the device, each submitted character within the second user authentication credential to a corresponding reference character within the first user authentication credential at one and the same position within the second user authentication credential and the first user authentication credential; and e) providing, by the device to the user, if the submitted character does not match the corresponding reference character, an information item for prompting the user to correct the submitted character.

Abstract: A communication system performs a third-party authentication between a home service end and a foreign service end, wherein the home service end and the foreign service end each have a type of a cloud, an edge or a fog. The communication system includes a control module and a plurality of operation modules that are configured in a universal proxy, wherein the universal proxy performs communication with a cloud through a cloud relay, performs communication with an edge through an edge relay, and performs communication with a fog through a fog relay. The control module selects two of the operation modules to perform the third-party authentication according to the types of the home service end and the foreign service end.

Abstract: A method, an entity, and a system for managing access to data. The data is associated with metadata. At least one predetermined access policy for accessing metadata includes, for each client, at least one identifier relating to the client. An entity receives from at least one client device, a data access request that includes at least one identifier relating to the client. The entity determines, based on the associated access policy, whether the metadata access is authorized. If yes, the entity determines, based on the associated access policy, associated first data allowing to access the metadata. The entity accesses, based on the first data, the associated metadata. The entity accesses, based on the accessed metadata and the associated access policy, at least a part of the associated data, as a late dynamic binding of the metadata with the associated data (or a part of it).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for managing data access. The method includes receiving at least one request for accessing data; capturing data relating to at least one current context signal during each data access request; comparing, as a current authorization step, the data relating to at least one captured current context signal to predetermined reference data relating to at least one corresponding context signal according to at least one corresponding predetermined authorization policy; determining, based upon the current authorization result and at least one predetermined dynamic data access policy, whether the data access is or is not authorized, as a data access decision; and issuing the data access decision. The invention also relates to corresponding first device, second device and system.

Abstract: A method for providing a user authentication credential comprises a) registering, in a device, at least one reference character, as a first user authentication credential; b) submitting, by the user, to the device, at least one character, as a second user authentication credential; c) retrieving, by the device, each reference character along with a corresponding position within the first user authentication credential; d) comparing, by the device, each submitted character within the second user authentication credential to a corresponding reference character within the first user authentication credential at one and the same position within the second user authentication credential and the first user authentication credential; and e) providing, by the device to the user, if the submitted character does not match the corresponding reference character, an information item for prompting the user to correct the submitted character.

Abstract: A method provides access to data or a service from a first device relating to a first user. A set of identifiers relating each to a second device is predefined. Each second device is related to a second user. A server receives, from the first device, a request for accessing the data or service from a current location relating to the first user. The server sends, to each selected second device, a request to determine whether the first user is locally present. Each selected second device requests, from to the second device user, whether the first user is locally present. Each selected second device gets, from the second user, a presence response and sends, to the server, the presence response. The server verifies whether the received presence response includes a predefined positive presence response. If yes, the server authorizes the first device to access the data or service.

Abstract: A method provides access to data or a service from a first device relating to a first user. A set of identifiers relating each to a second device is predefined. Each second device is related to a second user. A server receives, from the first device, a request for accessing the data or service from a current location relating to the first user. The server sends, to each selected second device, a request to determine whether the first user is locally present. Each selected second device requests, from to the second device user, whether the first user is locally present. Each selected second device gets, from the second user, a presence response and sends, to the server, the presence response. The server verifies whether the received presence response includes a predefined positive presence response. If yes, the server authorizes the first device to access the data or service.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, an entity and a system for managing access to data. The data is associated with metadata. At least one predetermined access policy for accessing metadata includes, for each client, at least one identifier relating to the client. An entity receives from at least one client device, a data access request that includes at least one identifier relating to the client. The entity determines, based on the associated access policy, whether the metadata access is authorized. If yes, the entity determines, based on the associated access policy, associated first data allowing to access the metadata. The entity accesses, based on the first data, the associated metadata. The entity accesses, based on the accessed metadata and the associated access policy, at least a part of the associated data, as a late dynamic binding of the metadata with the associated data (or a part of it).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for managing data access. The method includes receiving at least one request for accessing data; capturing data relating to at least one current context signal during each data access request; comparing, as a current authorization step, the data relating to at least one captured current context signal to predetermined reference data relating to at least one corresponding context signal according to at least one corresponding predetermined authorization policy; determining, based upon the current authorization result and at least one predetermined dynamic data access policy, whether the data access is or is not authorized, as a data access decision; and issuing the data access decision. The invention also relates to corresponding first device, second device and system.

Abstract: A device includes a substrate, strain gauges, and a controller coupled to the strain gauges. The substrate has a front surface and an opposing rear surface, the front surface including a button representation and the rear surface including a button area corresponding to the button representation. The strain gauges are mounted on the rear surface in proximity to the button area. The controller receives information indicating multiple electrical signal amplitudes, each of the electrical signal amplitudes corresponding to one strain gauge of the plurality of strain gauges, each electrical signal amplitude representing an amount of deformation of the corresponding strain gauge. The controller estimates a location of a pressure applied and/or the magnitude of force applied on the front surface of the substrate based on the received information. The controller also can receive location information of multiple user presses from a separate set of sensors.

Abstract: A touch sensitive device including a front panel having a touch surface and a back surface opposite the touch surface. The touch sensitive device further includes one or more vibration transducers mounted to the back surface, and a controller electronically connected to the vibration transducer. The controller receives, from the vibration transducer, a vibration signal, extracts feature information corresponding to predetermined features from the vibration signal, determines, based on the feature information, that a touch occurred within a predefined area of the touch surface, and outputs a signal indicating that the touch occurred within the predefined area of the touch surface.

Abstract: A method to securely and asynchronously provisioning keys from one source secure device to a target secure device through a key provisioning server, in which the keys to be provisioned via the method remain unknown. The method includes the steps of, for the source secure device, encrypting a key to be transferred using a transport key so that only the target secure device can decrypt, and sending the encrypted key to the provisioning server and, for the target secure device, when available, getting the encrypted transferred key, and decrypting the transferred key using the transport key.