Abstract: VM-to-VM switching is an enhancement to Ethernet card technology that enables virtual machines on the same hardware server platform to switch Ethernet Frames (or IP Packets) directly without exiting the server or using a slower and bandwidth limited software process in the hypervisor. The method does not require new network switch hardware. The invention creates a unique switching ability that allows users to modify parameters applied to Ethernet Frames passing between Virtual Machines, such as quality of service or firewall rules without adding considerable latency to the switching process. The hardware switching method enriches the functionality of the Ethernet Card and permits more advanced switching architectures in servers and thus increases density of VMs and reduces complexity of planning the location of virtual machines in a virtualized infrastructure.

Abstract: VM-to-VM switching is an enhancement to Ethernet card technology that enables virtual machines on the same hardware server platform to switch Ethernet Frames (or IP Packets) directly without exiting the server or using a slower and bandwidth limited software process in the hypervisor. The method does not require new network switch hardware. The invention creates a unique switching ability that allows users to modify parameters applied to Ethernet Frames passing between Virtual Machines, such as quality of service or firewall rules without adding considerable latency to the switching process. The hardware switching method enriches the functionality of the Ethernet Card and permits more advanced switching architectures in servers and thus increases density of VMs and reduces complexity of planning the location of virtual machines in a virtualized infrastructure.

Abstract: An apparatus for optimizing a filter based on detected attacks on a data network includes an estimation means and an optimization means. The estimation means operates when a detector detects an attack and the detector transmits an inaccurate attack severity. The estimation means determines an accurate attack severity. The optimization means adjusts a parameter and the parameter is an input to a filter.

Abstract: An apparatus for optimizing a filter based on detected attacks on a data network includes an estimation means and an optimization means. The estimation means operates when a detector detects an attack and the detector transmits an inaccurate attack severity. The estimation means determines an accurate attack severity. The optimization means adjusts a parameter and the parameter is an input to a filter.

Abstract: A user-friendly radio content browser is provided so that the user can browse and selectively listen to the recorded radio program contents. Psycho acoustic audio compression algorithms are used for memory saving and audio quality preservation. Examples of simple and convenient operation mechanisms are provided.