Abstract: An IHS detects unauthorized access to the IHS, identifies one or more types of the unauthorized access to the IHS, determines a severity level of the unauthorized access to the IHS, based, at least in part, on an identified one or more types of the unauthorized access to the IHS, determines a type of self-destruction of the IHS, and destructs availability of the IHS, by the IHS in accordance with a determined type of self-destruction of the IHS. The IHS may send a notification that the IHS will self-destruct, and/or may collect evidence of the unauthorized access to the IHS prior to destructing availability of the IHS, by the IHS.

Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing biometric hardwired Information Handling System (IHS) ownership are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an IHS may include: a processor; a biometric module including a one-time write biometric profile; and a memory coupled to the processor, where the memory includes program instructions store thereon that, upon execution by the processor, cause the IHS to: obtain biometric data from a user of the IHS; and allow access to the IHS based, at least in part, on a validation of the biometric data with the biometric profile. In another embodiment, a method includes obtaining biometric data from a user of an IHS; and allowing access to the IHS based, at least in part, on a validation of the biometric data with a biometric profile stored in a one-time write memory of the IHS.

Abstract: Systems and methods for location-based IHS disablement in an Information Handling System (IHS) are described. In an embodiment, an IHS may include: a host processor; a security processor coupled to the host processor; and a memory coupled to the security processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the security processor to: detect a location where the IHS is currently disposed; determine one or more restrictions associated with the detected location, each of the restrictions specifying a limitation to be imparted on a resource of the IHS; and communicate with the IHS to apply the determined restrictions.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present disclosure, systems and methods for validating the authenticity of devices used in information handling systems (IHSs) are provided. According to one embodiment, an IHS includes a replacement/repaired device to be configured in a computing system, and computer-executable instructions to receive a to-be-replaced public key of a to-be-replaced/repaired device configured in the computing system, sign, using a replacement/repaired device private key of the replacement/repaired device, attestation data of the replacement/repaired device, and sign, using a vendor private key of a vendor of the replacement/repaired device, the signed attestation data and a replacement/repaired device public key of the replacement/repaired device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for location-based IHS functionality limiting in an Information Handling System (IHS) are described. In an embodiment, an IHS may include: a host processor; a security processor coupled to the host processor; and a memory coupled to the security processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the security processor to: detect a location where the IHS is currently disposed; determine one or more restrictions associated with the detected location, each of the restrictions specifying a limitation to be imparted on a resource of the IHS; and communicate with the IHS to apply the determined restrictions.

Abstract: The phase-change accommodating rigid fluid container disclosed herein includes a variety of features that protect the container from phase changes of a fluid stored therein. As a result, the container may be in direct contact with the fluid without any flexible membrane or bag there between. For example, the fluid container may include one or more of matched pairs of recesses for physical manipulation of the container, stiffening ribs extending between the recesses, and input/output assemblies acting as inputs for fluid into the container, outputs of fluid from the container, and vents for pressure equalization of the container.

Abstract: A blockchain system may include nodes, member network entities, and a protocol entity. The nodes together are configured to maintain an immutable record as a blockchain, based on commands provided by the protocol entity. A member may provide a request for a transaction to the protocol entity to perform an operation along with encrypted data. For example, the operation may include a transaction. The protocol entity may invoke a smart contract at one or more nodes to perform the operation on the encrypted data. In response, the node decrypts the encrypted data using a decryption key stored in the node storage equipment to generate cleartext data. The node then performs the operation based on the cleartext data and secures the cleartext data. The immutable record of the blockchain to be updated based on the operation. For example, the secured data and audience permission information may be added to the blockchain.

Abstract: The phase-change accommodating rigid fluid container disclosed herein includes a variety of features that protect the container from phase changes of a fluid stored therein. As a result, the container may be in direct contact with the fluid without any flexible membrane or bag there between. For example, the fluid container may include one or more of matched pairs of recesses for physical manipulation of the container, stiffening ribs extending between the recesses, and input/output assemblies acting as inputs for fluid into the container, outputs of fluid from the container, and vents for pressure equalization of the container.

Abstract: The phase-change accommodating rigid fluid container disclosed herein includes a variety of features that protect the container from phase changes of a fluid stored therein. As a result, the container may be in direct contact with the fluid without any flexible membrane or bag there between. For example, the fluid container may include one or more of matched pairs of recesses for physical manipulation of the container, stiffening ribs extending between the recesses, and input/output assemblies acting as inputs for fluid into the container, outputs of fluid from the container, and vents for pressure equalization of the container.

Abstract: The phase-change accommodating rigid fluid container disclosed herein includes a variety of features that protect the container from phase changes of a fluid stored therein. As a result, the container may be in direct contact with the fluid without any flexible membrane or bag there between. For example, the fluid container may include one or more of matched pairs of recesses for physical manipulation of the container, stiffening ribs extending between the recesses, and input/output assemblies acting as inputs for fluid into the container, outputs of fluid from the container, and vents for pressure equalization of the container.

Abstract: Techniques for sending out-of-band messages from a game networking system are described. For example, a machine identifies a friend of a user of a game networking system. The identifying of the friend may be based at least in part on a game instance of a game provided by the game networking system. The machine selects an out-of-band instant message from a plurality of messages generated by the game networking system. The one or more of the plurality of messages may be transmittable as different message types based on an activity level of the friend of the user with respect to the game networking system. The machine sends the out-of-band instant message to the friend of the user of the game networking system. The out-of-band instant message may include a request that the friend of the user perform an action with respect to the game executing on the game networking system.

Abstract: In a method and system of sending an out-of-band instant message from a game networking system, an instant messaging system is accessed from the game networking system to send the out-of-band instant message to a friend of the user on behalf of the user, with the out-of-band instant message pertaining to the game networking system.

Abstract: An improved beverage container of the type having a lid, a pour panel defined in the lid by a pour score and a vent panel defined in the lid by a vent score. A tab pivotally is mounted to the lid, wherein lifting the tab about a pivot in a lifting direction fractures the pour score and opens the pour panel. A secondary tab is carried by the tab, and is released into contact with the vent panel by lifting the tab to fracture the pour score, wherein pressing the tab in a direction generally opposite the lifting direction causes the secondary tab to fracture the vent score and open the vent panel. At least one anti-rotation member is disposed between the tab and the lid to prevent the tab from rotating about the rivet.

Abstract: Interactive augmented reality devices, systems, and methods are described herein. In some embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods identify objects in an environment, and correlate at least one resource with said objects. An indicator signifying the correlation between said object(s) and said at least one resource may be produced using an interface of a device, such as a display. The indicator may be operable in response to a user action to initiate a control protocol that enables at least of modification and control of the resource with the device.

Abstract: An improved beverage container of the type having a lid, a pour panel defined in the lid by a pour score and a vent panel defined in the lid by a vent score. A tab pivotally is mounted to the lid, wherein lifting the tab about a pivot in a lifting direction fractures the pour score and opens the pour panel. A secondary tab is carried by the tab, and is released into contact with the vent panel by lifting the tab to fracture the pour score, wherein pressing the tab in a direction generally opposite the lifting direction causes the secondary tab to fracture the vent score and open the vent panel. At least one anti-rotation member is disposed between the tab and the lid to prevent the tab from rotating about the rivet.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for specifying arbitrary words in a rule-based grammar, such as a context-free grammar. A wildcard identifier is used in a context-free grammar file in place of a predefined category of words. Artificial phoneme combinations that represent generic words in a speech engine's vocabulary database, and that represent pronunciations of the predefined category of words are defined by rules. A speech engine uses the artificial phoneme combinations to determine acceptable words to listen to, and generates a results object comprising generic words corresponding to the artificial phoneme combinations, as well as non-generic words that do not exist in a given CFG, where the generic and non-generic words exist in the speech engine's vocabulary database. The word having the highest confidence level that is not a generic word is selected as the word most likely to have been spoken by the user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for specifying arbitrary words in a rule-based grammar, such as a context-free grammar. A wildcard identifier is used in a context-free grammar file in place of a predefined category of words. Artificial phoneme combinations that represent generic words in a speech engine's vocabulary database, and that represent pronunciations of the predefined category of words are defined by rules. A speech engine uses the artificial phoneme combinations to determine acceptable words to listen to, and generates a results object comprising generic words corresponding to the artificial phoneme combinations, as well as non-generic words that do not exist in a given CFG, where the generic and non-generic words exist in the speech engine's vocabulary database. The word having the highest confidence level that is not a generic word is selected as the word most likely to have been spoken by the user.