Abstract: An integrated lancing test strip device includes a lancet configured to form an incision in tissue and a test strip coupled to the lancet for analyzing body fluid. A retention mechanism acts as a detent to hold the lancet in a static position relative to the test strip before forming the incision. The retention mechanism is configured to release the lancet for retracting the lancet relative to the test strip to reduce smearing of body fluid by the lancet during collection of the fluid with the test strip. In one form, the retention mechanism includes breakable tabs that are broken to release the lancet, and the lancet is retracted via translational movement. The retention mechanism in another form includes one or more dimples that release the lancet when the lancet is retracted via rotational motion. In a further form, the entire integrated device is rotated to collect fluid.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for visually representing characteristics of communication processed by a communication device (100) having at least one sensor (104) and a display device (122) are disclosed. When a call is engaged (402), the communication is monitored (404) by the sensor to generate a sensor signal (610). The sensor signal is correlated with an expression code (416) and stored (614) the memory (124) of the communication device (100). A visual representation (502) of an expression code is displayed (428) on the display device (122).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for electronic device control. The apparatus can include a first housing including a first housing face, a display coupled to the first housing face, a second housing pivotably attached to the first housing the second housing including a second housing face, the second housing face being configured to cover at least a portion of the first housing face. The apparatus can also include a housing orientation detection module coupled to the second housing, the housing orientation detection module configured to detect a position of the second housing relative to the first housing. The apparatus can additionally include a controller configured to display motion on the display based on the position detected by the housing orientation detection module. The second housing can be pivotably attached to the first housing along at least two axes of rotation.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that can expire encrypted-data. During operation, the system receives an expiry-request that includes object-identifying information, which can be used to identify a set of database objects that contain the encrypted-data, wherein a database object can be a table, a partition, a row, or a column in a row. Furthermore, a database object can have an expiration time, and it can be stored in an archive, which is typically used to store large amounts of data for long periods using a slower, but cheaper storage medium than the storage medium used by the database. The system then identifies a set of keys for the encrypted-data using the object-identifying information. Next, the system deletes the set of keys, thereby expiring the encrypted-data. Note that, deleting the set of keys ensures that the secure key repository does not contain any stale keys associated with expired encrypted-data.

Abstract: A MEMS die is bonded to a cap to form a MEMS device. The cap is non-silicon and has an electrical via extending from one side of the cap to another side of the cap. In one embodiment, a plurality of caps is wafer bonded to a plurality of MEMS dice.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that differentiates service provided to a database user based on a security profile of the user. During operation, the system receives a sequence of commands from a user at a database system. The system then uses the sequence of commands to determine a security profile which indicates whether the user is behaving suspiciously. Next the system associates a resource consumer group with the user based on the security profile. Finally, the system differentiates service provided to the user based on the resource consumer group.

Abstract: A method for preventing intrusions in a database system is provided. When the database system receives a request to execute a database command, the database command is parsed to generate parsed information. Before executing the database command, the parsed information is evaluated against a set of rules. If the parsed information satisfies the conditions associated with a rule, the database system performs an action associated with the rule. The action may be an action designed to prevent intrusions, and may be performed instead of or in addition to executing the database command.

Abstract: A bodily fluid sampling device is operable to breach the skin surface and allow bodily fluid to emerge from the breach location. The bodily fluid sampling device further evaluates the amount of bodily fluid emerged from breach location and determines whether the amount is sufficient or insufficient for a particular purpose, such as sampling and testing. The determination is accomplished automatically without moving the device. The user may also intervene to perform a variety of tasks following the determination of the amount of bodily fluid.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that accommodates different types of verifiers in a computer system. During operation, the system receives a username and a password. The system then computes a verifier based on the password. If the size of the verifier exceeds a storage limit, the system transforms the verifier into a transformed verifier which conforms to the storage limit, thereby allowing the computer system to compare the transformed verifier with a locally stored verifier associated with the username to facilitate user authentication.

Abstract: A rotating user interface for a portable electronic device (FIG. 2, through FIG. 5 et sequence) includes a circular portion that rotates relative to a housing portion. Rotation of the rotating user interface controls motion on a display such as a steering wheel for a gaming mode of the device. A moveable user interface includes a plurality of keys (206, 208) arranged and constructed to be configured in one of a first configuration (FIG. 2) and a second configuration (FIG. 3); and a controller 102, coupled to the plurality of keys, operable to detect when the plurality of keys are in the first configuration or second configuration and correspondingly to control the device to perform a first function or second function corresponding to the detected configuration.

Abstract: An adaptable user interface and method thereof for a subscriber device (FIG. 1, FIG. 2 et sequence) includes a plurality of keys (205, 207) arranged and constructed to be configured in one of a first configuration (FIG. 2) and a second configuration (FIG. 3); and a controller 105, coupled to the plurality of keys, operable to: detect when the plurality of keys are in the first configuration or second configuration and if so, control the subscriber device to perform a first function or second function corresponding to the detected configuration.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and machine-readable mediums are disclosed for administering secure stores using a database management system (DBMS). In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving, at a DBMS, a command to access a secure store. In response to the command, at least a portion of the contents are loaded into a memory structure.

Abstract: A rotating user interface for a portable electronic device (FIG. 2, through FIG. 5) includes a circular portion that rotates relative to a housing portion. Rotation of the rotating user interface controls motion on a display such as a steering wheel for a gaming mode of the device. A moveable user interface includes a plurality of keys (206, 208) arranged and constructed to be configured in one of a first configuration (FIG. 2) and a second configuration (FIG. 3); and a controller 102, coupled to the plurality of keys, operable to detect when the plurality of keys are in the first configuration or second configuration and correspondingly to control the device to perform a first function or second function corresponding to the detected configuration.

Abstract: A bodily fluid sampling device is operable to rupture the skin surface at normal and oblique angles utilizing a flat lancet of specified thickness and at least one cutting surface inclined less than eighty degrees (80°) from the longitudinal axis of the flat lancet. The flat lancet thickness and cutting surface geometry minimize pain while maximizing the amount of emerged bodily fluid. The device limits the depth to which the flat lancet penetrates the skin to further minimize pain and may urge the bodily fluid from the rupture site. The bodily fluid emerging from the rupture site is transported to a test device that tests the bodily fluid for particular properties and characteristics.

Abstract: A holster (100) for holstering portable electronic device (102) and clipping to objects when the portable electronic device is removed therefrom. The holster comprises a body (104) adapted to selectively retain the portable electronic device and a clip (110) carried on the body and adapted to removably couple the body of the holster to an object. The holster includes a sensor (118) a controller (114) and a transmitter to transmit the alert signal to the device. The holster transmits (908) an alert signal or message to the portable electronic device upon the sensing (904) of changed characteristics of the holster.

Abstract: A system and method for investigating a database operation, using forensic analysis. When a database intrusion is detected or suspected, various forensic techniques are applied to trace the intruder's activity and to locate or identify the intruder. An SQL (Structured Query Language) cache may be searched for SQL statements that may comprise SQL injection attacks or that target a particular set of data (e.g., credit card numbers). A System Change Number (SCN) may be used to identify a particular transaction; Undo and/or Redo logs may be reviewed to find other operations performed by the intruder, to retrieve metadata regarding the intruders session and transaction(s). A Flashback utility may be employed to replay the intruder's activity and/or to restore the integrity of the database. If available, an audit trail may also be examined.

Abstract: A method, mechanism, and computer program product for managing, referencing, and accessing centrally managed information are disclosed. Transparency is provided to the centrally managed data by introducing a mapping system between locally expected data and the central data repository. This allows, for example, local relational database systems to transparently access information from a central LDAP directory.

Abstract: An integrated body fluid sampling device is used to sample a body fluid from an incision in the skin of a body part. The device includes a lancet for forming the incision in the skin. A housing is coupled to the lancet. The housing defines at least in part a capillary channel with an opening. The capillary channel is sized to draw the body fluid from the incision via capillary action. An expression pad is coupled to the housing. The expression pad has opposing angled sides for compressing the backside of a body part where the incision is made. The lancet extends from the housing to form the incision. Fluid from the incision is drawn into the channel and is deposited on the test strip for analysis. A test strip is positioned along the capillary channel for analyzing the fluid.

Abstract: A body fluid sampling device is used to sample a bodily fluid from an incision in skin. The device includes a housing that defines a sample cavity with one open end that contacts skin. The device also includes a lancing mechanism that forms an incision in the skin. A vacuum mechanism is used to create a vacuum inside the sample cavity to express fluid from the incision site. To release the vacuum, a valve is connected with the sample cavity to exchange atmospheric air and further works to minimize fluid splatter. The fluid sample can then be tested or analyzed as desired.

Abstract: A fluid ejection device, a method and an operation method thereof are disclosed. The fluid ejection device comprises a substrate, a beam and an activation pad. The substrate has an orifice, and the beam comprises a fixed portion and a cantilever portion and is disposed over the substrate, wherein the cantilever portion is disposed over the orifice. Furthermore, the activation pad is disposed between the cantilever portion of the beam and the substrate. Because the fluid ejection device of the present invention is fabricated by using micro-electromechanical technology, and therefore it possible to obtain a fluid ejection device capable of ejecting the fluid from the orifice at a high-speed and also the quantity fluid ejected can be very small.