Abstract: A method to distribute policies may include transmitting one of an identification (ID) assigned to a policy template or the policy template associated with each policy to an enforcement point or selected enforcement points for enforcement. The method may also include transmitting one set of parameters to be used in each policy template to the enforcement point.

Abstract: A data output device and associated method for reading out data to a computer user. The data output device includes a keyboard having a plurality of key stick devices configured for reading out data. Each key stick device is coupled to a key stick positioning actuator that is responsive to electronic signals corresponding to a unique conventional key. Moreover, the key stick device is actively positioned in one of a plurality of output modes by the key stick positioning actuator. Each one of the plurality of output modes indicates the unique conventional key. The unique conventional key corresponds to a change in a height, or an azimuth, or a tilt angle of the key stick device.

Abstract: A data input device and associated method for fast typing. The data input device includes a keyboard having a plurality of key stick devices for entering data. A sensor element is coupled to each key stick device in a first position. The sensor element is responsive to a change in at least one azimuth and tilt angle of one of the plurality of key stick devices. The at least one azimuth and tilt angle, which defines the resulting position of the key stick device, represents an input mode for one of the plurality of key stick devices. The input mode is formed by tilting one of the plurality of key stick devices relative to the keyboard. The (i) change in the azimuth and/or tilt angle, and (ii) a return to the first position, when combined, correspond to a selection of a conventional key.

Abstract: A system and method for implementing a stackable tabbed interface in a data processing system. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a file system receives a collection of organizational schemes for arranging a collection of graphical indicia associated with a collection of files in a file system. In response to receiving a collection of organizational schemes, the file system displays the collection of graphical indicia on a collection of axes, wherein each axis among the collection of axes corresponds to each organizational scheme among the collection of organizational schemes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer-implemented method for managing commands for a terminal session. Specifically, using the graphical user interface of the present invention, a user can select a terminal session, and input one or more commands. Upon being input, a command is automatically send to the selected terminal session and added to a history or list of commands. Thus, the commands are “recorded” for potential future use upon being input. The commands are typically arranged in the list in a particular sequence, such as the order in which the commands were input. The user can individually send a command in the list to a terminal session, or the user can send a sequence of commands to the terminal session. In any event, results of executing the commands in the terminal session can be verified.

Abstract: A method for assigning applications to specific network interfaces including initiating a computer application from a plurality of computer applications, requesting a socket for establishing a connection between the computer application and a network interface. Then connecting the computer application and the socket. Then prompting a user to visually select the network interface for the computer application from one of the following options, (i) user selects the specific network interface for the computer application, and (ii) user directs the operating system to select the best available network interface for the computer application. Then binding the socket to the network interface.

Abstract: An invention is disclosed for coupling a computer/display monitor combination with a dedicated sight recognition sensor that is capable of detecting head and/or eye movement from a user. When a sight recognition sensor for a given computer/display monitor combination detects that user sight is being fixed on the monitor, it relays this information to a switch connecting the sensor with its paired monitor and computer. The switch also automatically links a shared keyboard/mouse combination with the computer that is paired to the selected display monitor in view of the user, in order to allow input(s) to be sent from the keyboard and/or mouse to that computer. This link remains active until another sight recognition sensor detects vision being fixed upon a different monitor.

Abstract: Techniques for implementing a do not disturb feature on a computer system are disclosed. To this end, a method includes establishing a public flag in memory whose status indicates whether a user of the computer system wants to be notified by a plurality of notifying applications. The method also includes communicating the status of the public flag to the notifying applications. Each notifying application has its own notifying feature which notifies the user of the computer system on an occurrence of an event. The method also includes suppressing the notifying feature in response to the status of the public flag.

Abstract: The present invention provides a computer-implemented method, system, and interface for managing commands for a terminal session. Specifically, using the graphical user interface of the present invention, a user can select a terminal session, and input one or more commands. Upon being input, a command is automatically send to the selected terminal session and added to a history or list of commands. Thus, the commands are “recorded” for potential future use upon being input. The commands are typically arranged in the list in a particular sequence, such as the order in which the commands were input. The user can individually send a command in the list to a terminal session, or the user can send a sequence of commands to the terminal session. In any event, results of executing the commands in the terminal session can be verified.

Abstract: A policy is restricted from assuming certain states. A list of possible states for the policy is defined, and which of the defined states the policy is allowed to assume are specified. A policy enforcement point or selected enforcement points disallow the policy from assuming any state other than the specified allowable states. Specifying the allowable states may include defining an allowable states parameter, and assigning one or more values to the allowable states parameter indicative of the allowable states.

Abstract: A method to distribute policies may include transmitting one of an identification (ID) assigned to a policy template or the policy template associated with each policy to an enforcement point or selected enforcement points for enforcement. The method may also include transmitting one set of parameters to be used in each policy template to the enforcement point.