Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for managing appointments. A sensor module receives sensor data input. The sensor data is then analyzed by an analysis module which determines if actions are required. In the event actions are required, a scheduling module checks a user's calendar to determine if a suitable opening is available. In the event a suitable opening is available, the opening is confirmed with the user. If the user confirms the opening, an appointment is entered in the user's calendar. If the action required needs external assistance, such as a mechanic, the scheduling module also checks the relevant calendar for the external assistance. Suitable openings are then found in both the user's calendar and the relevant external assistance calendar. If these openings match, the user is then contacted to confirm if the opening is acceptable. If the opening is acceptable, the appointment is then entered in both calendars.

Abstract: Methods for congestion control by a AAA server are provided. In an embodiment of the invention a hint indicator is embedded in reply messages from a AAA server. In subsequent messages received by that AAA server, the AAA server determines when the hint indicator is present. Processing decisions for the subsequent message are based on the presence of the hint indicator. In another embodiment, a method for congestion control at the AAA server is provided. At the AAA server a message received from a network access server is stored and timestamped in an ingress message queue. A congestion state for the AAA server is determined based on an ingress queue state and a message age state. The message is processed based on the congestion state. In alternative embodiments, message processing is based on the congestion state, message type and number of round trip messages.

Abstract: To fortify trust in a roaming environment, a token is introduced in transactions between an authoritative entity (e.g., a Home AAA in RADIUS) and a service providing entity (e.g., a NAS in RADIUS). A Token-Information is sent from the authoritative entity to the service providing entity during the initial authentication. Subsequent transactions include a token computed from the Token-Information. The service providing entity discards messages that it receives that do not contain the correct token. The Token-Information is transported in an encrypted fashion. The token provides secure transactions when messages between the authoritative entity and the service providing entity are routed through proxy servers.

Abstract: Methods for congestion control by a AAA server are provided. In an embodiment of the invention a hint indicator is embedded in reply messages from a AAA server. In subsequent messages received by that AAA server, the AAA server determines when the hint indicator is present. Processing decisions for the subsequent message are based on the presence of the hint indicator. In another embodiment, a method for congestion control at the AAA server is provided. At the AAA server a message received from a network access server is stored and timestamped in an ingress message queue. A congestion state for the AAA server is determined based on an ingress queue state and a message age state. The message is processed based on the congestion state. In alternative embodiments, message processing is based on the congestion state, message type and number of round trip messages.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting situations of collusion or collusion attempt tempt in online gaming environments, wherein games are operated by an operator, and players participate in the games from remote locations. The apparatus and method detect collusion situations in the round level, session level or multi-session level, and optionally generate an alert or take an action such as blocking a user if a situation was detected.

Abstract: A method of attracting players to give preference to play with a specific computerized game provider, including: providing a multiplayer game application on a game server for multiple players to compete against each other over a network, enlisting multiple players on one or more group servers to participate in the multiplayer game application provided by the game server, collecting a fee from each player to participate in the multiplayer game, awarding prizes to one or more winners of the multiplayer game from the fee collected from each player, giving players the option of adding an additional sum to the fee collected in order to receive additional prizes responsive to events occurring in the game in addition to the prizes awarded to the one or more winners.

Abstract: To fortify trust in a roaming environment, a token is introduced in transactions between an authoritative entity (e.g., a Home AAA in RADIUS) and a service providing entity (e.g., a NAS in RADIUS). A Token-Information is sent from the authoritative entity to the service providing entity during the initial authentication. Subsequent transactions include a token computed from the Token-Information. The service providing entity discards messages that it receives that do not contain the correct token. The Token-Information is transported in an encrypted fashion. The token provides secure transactions when messages between the authoritative entity and the service providing entity are routed through proxy servers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a mobile node having a home network to determine an authentication policy of a visited network in a communications network using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) are provided. In an embodiment, the method includes a mobile node receiving an EAP Request Identity message from the visited network. The mobile node then determines the visited network's authentication policy based on the received EAP Request Identity message. Once the mobile node has determined the visited network's authentication policy, the mobile node selects an authentication policy based on the visited network's authentication policy and on its home network's authentication policy. The mobile node then transmits an EAP Response Identity message that includes the selected authentication policy. The mobile node includes, but is not limited to laptop computers, cellular phones, smart phones, and personal data assistants.

Abstract: A method of provisioning Web services is provided. The method comprises the steps of receiving a Web services description language document of a Web service, automatically extracting information associated with the Web service, and automatically generate a record of the information for use in access policies of the Web service.