Abstract: In one aspect the invention relates to a method of automating an application process. The method includes the steps of collecting student identification information using a graphic user interface; collecting student transcript and student application data; generating a first secure communication channel to transmit a portion of the student transcript and student application data to a first server in response to a valid request; formatting the transcript data such that it is suitable for use by a first database; generating a second secure communication channel to transmit the portion of the student transcript and student application data to the first database, the first database managed by a higher educational institution, and notifying the first server when the transcript data has been received by the database. In one embodiment, the valid request is verified using student identification information.

Abstract: In one aspect the invention relates to a method of automating an application process. The method includes the steps of collecting student identification information using a graphic user interface; collecting student transcript and student application data; generating a first secure communication channel to transmit a portion of the student transcript and student application data to a first server in response to a valid request; formatting the transcript data such that it is suitable for use by a first database; generating a second secure communication channel to transmit the portion of the student transcript and student application data to the first database, the first database managed by a higher educational institution, and notifying the first server when the transcript data has been received by the database. In one embodiment, the valid request is verified using student identification information.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transmission testing arrangement for executing performance tests for a telecommunication system which includes a central switch to the common control unit, a switching network, and line interface units internally connected to the switching network and adapted for connection to a corresponding line circuit. The testing arrangement includes a bus-oriented microprocessor system for synthesizing and analyzing test signals, a program memory, a main memory, and first and second interface modules.

Abstract: Apparatus for producing a time standard including a source of radiation, two fibers of different length to transmit the radiation, and means to produce a signal representative of the difference in propagation time through the fibers that is constant despite temperature changes.

Abstract: An electronic system, such as a telephone exchange, including at least two, redundant computers. One computer is operated in the active mode while one or more are maintained in a hot "standby mode" in readiness to take over the tasks of the active computer if this computer should fail. At least one "cross channel circuit" is provided for updating the memory of the standby computer(s) in accordance with changes made in the contents of the memory of the active computer. The cross channel circuit changes the contents of the memory of the standby computer only at addresses which are within a prescribed, contiguous range of addresses.