Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method of protecting against resource overload. The method may include: setting a resource critical threshold level of usage for a monitored resource; setting an overload rejection level for a plurality of operations; measuring a level of usage; determining an overload usage state based on the level of usage; shedding an operation if the overload usage state equals or exceeds the overload rejection level for the operation; determining whether the level of usage exceeds the resource critical threshold level; and if the level of usage exceeds the resource critical threshold level: changing the overload usage state to a resource critical overload usage state, and shedding an operation unless the overload rejection level indicates that the operation should never be shed. Various exemplary embodiments relate to a network element including: a monitored resource; a rejection level mapping; a status monitor; and an overload manager.

Abstract: A hand glove mouse, including first, second and third buttons or sensors and a cursor positioner that is not a motion or tilt sensor (i.e., a roller ball, a light sensor, etc.) for adjusting the position of a cursor on a computer monitor. In one embodiment the positioner and buttons are located on a users body, but not on the user's fingertips. In another embodiment, the first, second and third sensors are load sensors on the user's fingertips with an actuation threshold above the load generated by typing. The hand glove mouse also includes a communication means communicating signals generated by the first, second and third buttons or sensors, and by the cursor positioner, to the computer.