Abstract: A computing device identifies a torrent identifier for a torrent file, where the torrent file is associated with content to be processed at the computing device. The computing device uses the torrent identifier to search a data store containing data indicating characteristics of the content associated with the torrent file. Where the search locates data indicating characteristics of the content associated with the torrent file in the data store, the computing device controls whether to process the content associated with the torrent file at the computing device based on the located data.

Abstract: Systems and methods of processing electronic payment authorization are disclosed. The system includes a computing device where an online payment transaction is initiated. The computing device transmits a payment authorization request to a merchant server, and the merchant server transmits a corresponding authorization request to a virtual issuer server. Upon receiving the corresponding authorization request, the virtual issuer server transmits a request to an origin issuer server to obtain a first indication of whether the online payment transaction initiated at the computing device should be approved. In parallel with the transmission of the request to obtain the first indication, there is a transmission of a request to a third-party advisor server to obtain a second indication of whether the online payment transaction initiated at the computing device should be approved.

Abstract: A road illumination system having sensors detecting approaching vehicles and operating thereupon and via a controller switches associated with street lights is provided herein. The system turns street lights off when no vehicles are present and spares thereby electricity. The system activates the street lights groupwise, to supply enough illumination with a minimal amount and complexity of equipment. The system further has an extended ability to identify malfunctioning and exceptional situations, in which is activates the street lights continuously. The system is a distributed wireless one, and may be configured remotely.