Abstract: A system and method for effectively implementing an electronic image manager device includes one or more input/output interfaces for bi-directionally communicating with various information sources to transfer content information that includes image data. The electronic image manager device also includes a memory device for archiving the content information, and an application program that manipulates the content information by performing various procedures such as downloading and uploading the content information, organizing and managing the content information, editing the content information, and displaying the content information.

Abstract: A system and method for effectively implementing an electronic image manager device includes one or more input/output interfaces for bi-directionally communicating with various information sources to transfer content information that includes image data. The electronic image manager device also includes a memory device for archiving the content information, and an application program that manipulates the content information by performing various procedures such as downloading and uploading the content information, organizing and managing the content information, editing the content information, and displaying the content information.

Abstract: A system and method for effectively implementing an electronic image manager device includes one or more input/output interfaces for bi-directionally communicating with various information sources to transfer content information that includes image data. The electronic image manager device also includes a memory device for archiving the content information, and an application program that manipulates the content information by performing various procedures such as downloading and uploading the content information, organizing and managing the content information, editing the content information, and displaying the content information.

Abstract: A system and method for effectively implementing an electronic image manager device includes one or more input/output interfaces for bi-directionally communicating with various information sources to transfer content information that includes image data. The electronic image manager device also includes a memory device for archiving the content information, and an application program that manipulates the content information by performing various procedures such as downloading and uploading the content information, organizing and managing the content information, editing the content information, and displaying the content information.

Abstract: A system and method for effectively implementing an electronic image manager device includes one or more input/output interfaces for bi-directionally communicating with various information sources to transfer content information that includes image data. The electronic image manager device also includes a memory device for archiving the content information, and an application program that manipulates the content information by performing various procedures such as downloading and uploading the content information, organizing and managing the content information, editing the content information, and displaying the content information.

Abstract: A method and system for selecting a value from a range of values includes selecting a field having a value, selecting a location of a graphic to choose a value from the range, and then reselecting the field to store the value.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the methods and apparatuses detect a first right corresponding to a first license and a second right corresponding to a second license; compare a first status corresponding to the first right to a second status corresponding to the second right; and determine compatibility between the first license and the second license based on matching the first status and the second status.

Abstract: A system and method for interactively utilizing a user interface to manage device resources comprises at least one resource characterization that includes resource requirements for executing a requested process. An allocation manager may then compare the resource requirements for the requested process to the currently-available device resources. The allocation manager may then authorize or deny the requested process depending upon whether the currently-available resources are sufficient to adequately service the resource requirements of the requested process. An interface manager may provide relevant information from sources such as the resource characterization and the allocation manager to a user interface to thereby allow a system user to interactively manage device resources.

Abstract: A system and method for interactively utilizing a user interface to manage device resources comprises at least one resource characterization that includes resource requirements for executing a requested process. An allocation manager may then compare the resource requirements for the requested process to the currently-available device resources. The allocation manager may then authorize or deny the requested process depending upon whether the currently-available resources are sufficient to adequately service the resource requirements of the requested process. An interface manager may provide relevant information from sources such as the resource characterization and the allocation manager to a user interface to thereby allow a system user to interactively manage device resources.

Abstract: A system to manage and control usage rights for cryptographic keys. A kernel process is provided with secure and exclusive authorization to access certain keys in a key hierarchy. Special authorization is required for other processes or users to access keys used by the kernel. A persistent storage area is used to hold a Kernel Authorization Data field for the root key and/or other keys used by the kernel or other specialized processes. The authorization data, and the keys it protects, can be used to protect other portions of, or the entire, key structure. The persistent storage area is reserved in a TPM or similar security hardware.

Abstract: A system and method for locating items includes broadcasting the descriptions of multiple product and their locations to remote devices. Preferably, the remote device compares the broadcasted products with pre-stored products, and displays any matches.

Abstract: A method for providing optimal performance in an electronic device comprises at least one resource characterization that includes resource requirements for executing a requested process. An allocation manager may then compare the resource requirements for the requested process to the currently-available device resources. The allocation manager may then authorize or deny the requested process depending upon whether the currently-available resources are sufficient to adequately service the resource requirements of the requested process.

Abstract: A system and method for viewing, entering, and editing information through a transparent screen are described. The invention allows a user to interactively view, enter, and edit information on a transparent window. In one embodiment, the window display device includes a transparent media configured for allowing the user to see through the transparent media; a display module coupled to the transparent media wherein the display module is configured for displaying information to the user; and an input module coupled to the transparent media wherein the input module is configured for receiving an input from the user, wherein the user is capable of viewing through the transparent media while viewing the information.

Abstract: A method for implementing a multi-level system model for deterministically handling selected data comprises a picokernel module that invokes an isochronous scheduler to select, schedule, and execute active isochronous processes on an electronic device in response to a cycle start signal from an isochronous clock. The active isochronous processes may selectively set plesiochronous flags to thereby designate corresponding plesiochronous processes as active plesiochronous processes. Once all active isochronous processes have been executed in a given isochronous cycle, then the picokernel may invoke a plesiochronous scheduler to select, schedule, and execute any active plesiochronous processes on the electronic device.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating real time transactions between a user and multiple entities are described. In the system, an exchange of information related to a transaction involving a user and multiple entities is facilitated.

Abstract: A system and method for a context-aware switching model enabled between different access points such as web sites are described. The invention allows a user to be automatically transferred securely to another site from the current site without requiring intervention from the user, such as redundant entry of information. In another embodiment, the invention can also be utilized to switch from one application to another application. The invention also is capable of gathering context sensitive information and passing this context-sensitive information to another location. In one embodiment, the invention operates in conjunction with a secured transaction exchange, automatic population of fields, digital rights management, controlled content access, and the like. In one embodiment, context data is captured on a transaction device; the context data is stored on a storage device; and the context data is distributed from the storage device to a remote location.

Abstract: A protocol converter appropriately converts communications directed from a device operating under a first protocol to a device operating a second protocol. The converter is coupled to the two devices and converts communications between the devices into the appropriate format for the receiving device. The converter preferably includes a programmable microprocessor which manipulates communications into the proper format for the receiving device and then transmits the manipulated communications to the receiving device. Preferably, the converter is coupled between two bus structures of different protocols, where one of the bus structures is an IEEE 1394-1995 bus structure. Alternatively, the converter and the devices are all coupled to the same bus structure. A protocol conversion program is preferably stored within a read only memory (ROM) and used by the microprocessor to perform the appropriate conversions.

Abstract: A photographic print includes a sheet, such as a sheet of photographic paper, having a front face and a back face, and one or more images printed on the front face of the sheet. The photographic print includes meta data in a human invisible format attached to the sheet of photographic paper, the meta data including information related to the photographic print. The meta data may be encoded digital data stored on magnetic material such as a sheet of magnetic material that is attached to the photographic print. The meta data may also be printed on substantially transparent optical material in a format that is invisible to the human eye. The meta data may also be a magnetic material or optical material that is mixed with the ink used to print the one or more images on the photographic print. The meta data attached to the photographic prints may be read using a meta data scanner capable of reading the meta data and displaying the meta data in a visual or audio format.

Abstract: A system and method for locating items includes broadcasting the descriptions of multiple product and their locations to remote devices. Preferably, the remote device compares the broadcasted products with pre-stored products, and displays any matches.

Abstract: A method for implementing scheduling mechanisms with selectable resource modes comprises at least one resource characterization set that includes a plurality of resource characterizations that each have resource requirements for executing a requested process. The plurality of resource characterizations may include a most mode, a best mode, and a worst mode. An allocation manager may then select a resource mode, and compare the corresponding resource requirements for the requested process to the currently-available device resources. The allocation manager may then authorize or deny the requested process depending upon whether the currently-available resources are sufficient to adequately service the resource requirements of the requested process.