Abstract: A control system arranged to provide dimming control of light output of one or more light emitting device (124), the control system comprising: a switch mode regulator (91) arranged to provide an output power signal to the one or more light emitting device (124), and to vary the output power signal; one or more feedback sensors (304) arranged to measure characteristic parameters of the output power signal, the characteristic parameters comprising at least one of: current, voltage and power; and a controller arranged to: when a characteristic parameter of the output power signal is above a threshold (210), vary the output power signal in a closed control loop, based on feedback from the one or more feedback sensors (304); and when the characteristic parameter of the output power signal is below the threshold (210), vary the output power signal in an open control loop.

Abstract: A system is provided for unlocking a lock comprising: an electronic locking core (1) for insertion in a lock body (18), and a separate power source (40). The locking core (1) comprises: a casing (12) housing an electronic circuit board (20), and a motor (26). The motor (26) is configured to move a locking member (28) located at one end of the casing (12) and externally thereof that transitions a latch of the lock between a locked and an unlocked configuration. A terminal (56) is located at the opposite end of the casing (12) to receive power from the separate power source (40). The power source (40) is housed within a cartridge (42) separate from and connectable to the locking core (1), the cartridge (42) including a co-operating terminal to connect the power source (40) to the electronic circuit board (20).

Abstract: A control system arranged to provide dimming control of light output of one or more light emitting device (124), the control system comprising: a switch mode regulator (91) arranged to provide an output power signal to the one or more light emitting device (124), and to vary the output power signal; one or more feedback sensors (304) arranged to measure characteristic parameters of the output power signal, the characteristic parameters comprising at least one of: current, voltage and power; and a controller arranged to: when a characteristic parameter of the output power signal is above a threshold (210), vary the output power signal in a closed control loop, based on feedback from the one or more feedback sensors (304); and when the characteristic parameter of the output power signal is below the threshold (210), vary the output power signal in an open control loop.

Abstract: The present disclosure combines Software Defined Networks (SDN) concepts with Security concepts. The coordination between SDN and Security provides a myriad of advantageous use cases. One exemplary use case involves providing a fast path at network speeds using SDN by routing network traffic to bypass a security appliance once the security appliance determines that the security appliance no longer needs to inspect the network traffic. Another exemplary use case involves remote provisioning of security zones.

Abstract: A method in an embodiment includes detecting a change for a virtual machine in a virtual server of a virtual network infrastructure, determining whether a virtual security appliance is configured in the virtual server, and sending a request to create the virtual security appliance in the virtual server. The method further includes allowing the virtual machine to initiate when the virtual security appliance is created in the virtual machine. The virtual security appliance performs security inspections on network packets sent from the virtual machine. In more specific embodiments, the method further includes creating an intercept mechanism in the virtual server to intercept the network packets from the virtual machine. In further embodiments, one or more security policies identify one or more virtual security appliances to process the network packets from the virtual machine.

Abstract: A method in an embodiment includes detecting a change for a virtual machine in a virtual server of a virtual network infrastructure, determining whether a virtual security appliance is configured in the virtual server, and sending a request to create the virtual security appliance in the virtual server. The method further includes allowing the virtual machine to initiate when the virtual security appliance is created in the virtual machine. The virtual security appliance performs security inspections on network packets sent from the virtual machine. In more specific embodiments, the method further includes creating an intercept mechanism in the virtual server to intercept the network packets from the virtual machine. In further embodiments, one or more security policies identify one or more virtual security appliances to process the network packets from the virtual machine.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a display cover of an electronic display includes a cover configured to extend over the electronic display, a webcam aperture extending through the cover and configured to enable a webcam to view through the cover, and a webcam cover to be manipulated between a closed position wherein the webcam cover substantially obstructs the webcam aperture and an open position wherein the webcam cover does not substantially obstruct the webcam aperture.

Abstract: The present disclosure combines Software Defined Networks (SDN) concepts with Security concepts. The coordination between SDN and Security provides a myriad of advantageous use cases. One exemplary use case involves providing a fast path at network speeds using SDN by routing network traffic to bypass a security appliance once the security appliance determines that the security appliance no longer needs to inspect the network traffic. Another exemplary use case involves remote provisioning of security zones.

Abstract: The present disclosure combines Software Defined Networks (SDN) concepts with Security concepts. The coordination between SDN and Security provides a myriad of advantageous use cases. One exemplary use case involves providing a fast path at network speeds using SDN by routing network traffic to bypass a security appliance once the security appliance determines that the security appliance no longer needs to inspect the network traffic. Another exemplary use case involves remote provisioning of security zones.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a display cover of an electronic display includes a cover configured to extend over the electronic display, a webcam aperture extending through the cover and configured to enable a webcam to view through the cover, and a webcam cover to be manipulated between a closed position wherein the webcam cover substantially obstructs the webcam aperture and an open position wherein the webcam cover does not substantially obstruct the webcam aperture.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a display cover of an electronic display includes a cover configured to extend over the electronic display, a webcam aperture extending through the cover and configured to enable a webcam to view through the cover, and a webcam cover to be manipulated between a closed position wherein the webcam cover substantially obstructs the webcam aperture and an open position wherein the webcam cover does not substantially obstruct the webcam aperture.

Abstract: Ridge vents configured to cover an open ridge of a roof and allow a flow of air to exit from the open ridge through the ridge vents are provided. The ridge vents include a center portion having a length and a plurality of grooves. Left and right portions are connected to the center portion. The center portion is configured to flex along it's length, thereby forming a ridge vent angle between the left and right portions. The formed ridge vent angle is configured to correspond with a slope between roof decks defining the open ridge.

Abstract: Ridge vents configured to cover an open ridge of a roof and allow a flow of air to exit from the open ridge through the ridge vents are provided. The ridge vents include a center portion having a length and a plurality of grooves. Left and right portions are connected to the center portion. The center portion is configured to flex along it's length, thereby forming a ridge vent angle between the left and right portions. The formed ridge vent angle is configured to correspond with a slope between roof decks defining the open ridge.

Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes exchanging a session descriptor associated with a network connection and an application on a host, correlating the session descriptor with a network policy, and applying the network policy to the network connection. In alternative embodiments, the session descriptor may be exchanged through an out-of-band communication channel or an in-band communication channel.

Abstract: A telephony accessible calendar system is provided for use in a home care scheduling system for scheduling multiple daily work shifts of home care providers that includes a scheduling to organize work shifts of remote operating home care workers and confirmation to obtain an electronic signature from one or more persons operating as individual signers near the end of a work shift.

Abstract: A method in an embodiment includes detecting a change for a virtual machine in a virtual server of a virtual network infrastructure, determining whether a virtual security appliance is configured in the virtual server, and sending a request to create the virtual security appliance in the virtual server. The method further includes allowing the virtual machine to initiate when the virtual security appliance is created in the virtual machine. The virtual security appliance performs security inspections on network packets sent from the virtual machine. In more specific embodiments, the method further includes creating an intercept mechanism in the virtual server to intercept the network packets from the virtual machine. In further embodiments, one or more security policies identify one or more virtual security appliances to process the network packets from the virtual machine.

Abstract: A method in an embodiment includes detecting a change for a virtual machine in a virtual server of a virtual network infrastructure, determining whether a virtual security appliance is configured in the virtual server, and sending a request to create the virtual security appliance in the virtual server. The method further includes allowing the virtual machine to initiate when the virtual security appliance is created in the virtual machine. The virtual security appliance performs security inspections on network packets sent from the virtual machine. In more specific embodiments, the method further includes creating an intercept mechanism in the virtual server to intercept the network packets from the virtual machine. In further embodiments, one or more security policies identify one or more virtual security appliances to process the network packets from the virtual machine.

Abstract: A method in an example embodiment includes correlating a first set of event data from a private network and determining a local reputation score of a host in the private network based on correlating the first set of event data. The method further includes providing the local reputation score of the host to a security node, which applies a policy, based on the local reputation score of the host, to a network communication associated with the host. In specific embodiments, the local reputation score of the host is mapped to a network address of the host. In further embodiments, the first set of event data includes one or more event indicators representing one or more events, respectively, in the private network. In more specific embodiments, the method includes determining a local reputation score of a user and providing the local reputation score of the user to the security node.

Abstract: A method is described in example embodiments below that include receiving a content tag associated with transferring a file over a network connection. A session descriptor may also be received. The session descriptor and the content tag may be correlated with a network policy, which may be applied to the network connection. In some embodiments, the content tag may be received with the session descriptor. The file may be tainted by another file in some embodiments, and the content tag may be associated with other file.

Abstract: The present disclosure combines Software Defined Networks (SDN) concepts with Security concepts. The coordination between SDN and Security provides a myriad of advantageous use cases. One exemplary use case involves providing a fast path at network speeds using SDN by routing network traffic to bypass a security appliance once the security appliance determines that the security appliance no longer needs to inspect the network traffic. Another exemplary use case involves remote provisioning of security zones.