Abstract: Methods and systems to provide a score regarding the uniqueness and individuality of personal information that may be used in the process of electronic transactions for the determination of a person(s) identity. Such may be employed to limit identity theft, prevent potential insurance fraud, and be incorporated into other processes and methods to enhance the quality of identity credentials and information electronically. The comparisons that determine the above are determined from data information that is accurate and represented by the owner as accurate and true. The database containing these records is queried by the system to identify correlations. Instances where information matches across multiple records and/or highly unique fields result in a higher rated score then those that do not.

Abstract: A system and method of managing enterprise information technology systems using autonomic social computing is described herein. The system comprises a configuration management database containing not only configuration parameters relating to individual components within the system, but also data regarding relationships between these components. This data is compiled and monitored using a correlation engine, a confidence engine, and a social discovery engine working in conjunction with each other to maintain threshold performance parameters set by management personnel. Configuration management reports for IT management personnel are also generated by the system.

Abstract: A disposable syringe for delivery of an injectable fluid having a locking device, so that after use, a hub and cannula of the syringe can be detached from the cylindrical body, withdrawn thereinto, and locked thereto. A plunger of the syringe also functions as a withdrawal mechanism, and in turn, has a tool for this purpose which functions in a cooperative manner with a fitting on the back of the hub. Several embodiments of the withdrawal tool, hub fitting and locking mechanism are described.