Abstract: This technology includes a method for executing a configuration process for an automation device. The method can include detecting an automation device on a computer network using a bridge agent associated with an automation hub. Another operation is determining the configuration process used to configure the automation device for operating with the bridge agent by using automation device identification information obtained by the bridge agent. Execution the configuration process may be initiated, which is to be executed by a client application. Donfiguration information for the automation device may be received from the client application.

Abstract: Techniques are described for detecting use of a network access node by multiple users to gain access to a network. Packets are received from a network device in communication with the network access node. The packets are evaluated with reference to a plurality of metrics. Each of the metrics is independently representative of an estimated number of user devices from which the packets originate.

Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for collecting, storing or transporting liquid suspension of biological specimens containing analytes of interest in a dry state. The dried biological specimens containing analytes of interest are reconstituted and released for subsequent analysis by compressing the matrix in the device. Also provided are kits for collecting, storing, transporting and recovering biological specimens containing analytes of interest.