Abstract: A wall plate system with screwless cover includes a baseplate having one or more central apertures, and a shape that is complementary to the front end of an electrical box. The system includes at least one modular insert that is positionable within the central apertures of the baseplate. Each modular insert including a raised front surface and at least one access opening for engaging an operable portion of a wired device that is located within the electrical box. The system also includes a front cover having one or more cover apertures that compressively engage the raised front surface of each modular insert.

Abstract: A wall plate system with screwless cover includes a baseplate having one or more central apertures, and a shape that is complementary to the front end of an electrical box. The system includes at least one modular insert that is positionable within the central apertures of the baseplate. Each modular insert including a raised front surface and at least one access opening for engaging an operable portion of a wired device that is located within the electrical box. The system also includes a front cover having one or more cover apertures that compressively engage the raised front surface of each modular insert.

Abstract: An electronics enclosure device includes a main body having a generally flat back surface and a plurality of side walls that define an interior space. A central opening is positioned through the back surface and a plurality of mounting apertures are provided to secure the main body onto a wall such that an electrical and/or communications outlet is positioned through the central opening. A plurality of user-supplied electronic components can be secured to the back surface of the main body and connected to the wall outlet. The main body includes a plurality of air vents and cable management apertures, and a cover is removably secured onto the front of the main body. One or more relocatable power taps are positioned within the main body having at least one electric outlet that is positioned through openings in the main body so as to be accessible by external components.

Abstract: A wall plate system with screwless cover includes a baseplate having one or more central apertures, and a shape that is complementary to the front end of an electrical box. The system includes at least one modular insert that is positionable within the central apertures of the baseplate. Each modular insert including a raised front surface and at least one access opening for engaging an operable portion of a wired device that is located within the electrical box. The system also includes a front cover having one or more cover apertures that compressively engage the raised front surface of each modular insert.

Abstract: Provided is a process of authenticating a user, the process including: receiving an authentication request sent by a first computing device; receiving an observed profile of the second computing device; accessing a known profile of the second computing device; determining that the known profile corresponds to the observed profile; sending an authentication credential to either the second computing device or the first computing device; receiving the authentication credential from either the first computing device or the second computing device; and in response to receiving the authentication credential and the determination that the known profile corresponds to the observed profile, determining that the user is authenticated.

Abstract: An in-line connector locking system includes an elongated, generally hollow first sleeve member having an open first end, a closed second end and a plurality of threaded elements positioned along the outside surface. The system also includes an elongated, generally hollow second sleeve member having an open first end, a closed second end and a plurality of complementary threaded elements located along the length of the hollow interior surface. The first and second sleeve members are removably secured together via a twisting motion and encompass an in-line connector. A mounting clip is provided for securing the first sleeve, second sleeve and in-line connector to an external structure.

Abstract: In an automated teller machine (ATM) deploying a functionality for the purchase and transmission of electronic gift cards, pre-paid stored-value instruments, and/or cellular phone minutes, account recharging, or data recharging via the ATM graphical user interface (GUI). Additionally, the ATM having a functionality for the receipt, viewing, and redemption of gift cards, pre-paid stored-value instruments, and/or cellular phone minutes or data via short messaging service (SMS or other messaging service) delivery to a user device after being purchased and transmitted via the ATM GUI. Further, the pre-existing ATM being enabled to be remotely updated graded to augment enable the above-stated functionality in addition to its pre-existing ATM functionality. Further, the pre-existing ATM being enabled for remotely updating the ATM GUI.

Abstract: Provided is a process of authenticating a user, the process including: receiving an authentication request sent by a first computing device; receiving an observed profile of the second computing device; accessing a known profile of the second computing device; determining that the known profile corresponds to the observed profile; sending an authentication credential to either the second computing device or the first computing device; receiving the authentication credential from either the first computing device or the second computing device; and in response to receiving the authentication credential and the determination that the known profile corresponds to the observed profile, determining that the user is authenticated.

Abstract: A process for collecting and distributing to multiple beneficiaries funds donated by multiple donors, including the steps of presenting to a donor a group of potential beneficiaries to which the donor may donate, providing to the donor a beneficiary selection means through use of which the donor may select one or more beneficiaries for effecting a donation, and providing the donor with access to a payment means through use of which the donor may make a payment to a fund managed by a process manager.

Abstract: A distributed computing system conforms to a multi-level, hierarchical organizational model. One or more control nodes provide for the efficient and automated allocation and management of computing functions and resources within the distributed computing system in accordance with the organization model. A user, such as a system administrator, interacts with the control nodes to logically define the hierarchical organization of distributed computing system. The control node includes an automation subsystem having one or more rule engines that provide autonomic control of the application nodes in accordance with a set of one or more rules. A pluggable, application-specific application governor is selected and installed within the control node to provide an application-independent interface through which the rule engines interact to control the deployment, execution and monitoring of the applications within the distributed computing system.

Abstract: A distributed computing system conforms to a multi-level, hierarchical organizational model. One or more control nodes provide for the efficient and automated allocation and management of computing functions and resources within the distributed computing system in accordance with the organization model. The model includes four distinct levels: fabric, domains, tiers and nodes that provide for the logical abstraction and containment of the physical components as well as system and service application software of the enterprise. A user, such as a system administrator, interacts with the control nodes to logically define the hierarchical organization of distributed computing system. The control node includes an automation subsystem having one or more rule engines that provide autonomic control of the application nodes in accordance with a set of one or more rules.

Abstract: A distributed computing system conforms to a multi-level, hierarchical organizational model. One or more control nodes provide for the efficient and automated allocation and management of computing functions and resources within the distributed computing system in accordance with the organization model. A user, such as a system administrator, interacts with the control nodes to logically define the hierarchical organization of distributed computing system. The control node includes an automation subsystem having one or more rule engines that provide autonomic control of the application nodes in accordance with a set of one or more rules. For example, the rules may define sensors or methods of configuring the distributed computing system. More specifically, the sensor rules define the conditions under which the automation subsystem may update a model of the distributed computing system based on data received from the distributed computing system.

Abstract: A distributed computing system conforms to a multi-level, hierarchical organizational model. One or more control nodes provide for the efficient and automated allocation and management of computing functions and resources within the distributed computing system in accordance with the organization model. The model includes four distinct levels: fabric, domains, tiers and nodes that provide for the logical abstraction and containment of the physical components as well as system and service application software of the enterprise. A user, such as a system administrator, interacts with the control nodes to logically define the hierarchical organization of distributed computing system. The control nodes are responsible for all levels of management in accordance with the model, including fabric management, domain creation, tier creation and node allocation and deployment.

Abstract: A distributed computing system conforms to a multi-level, hierarchical organizational model. One or more control nodes provide for the efficient and automated allocation and management of computing functions and resources within the distributed computing system in accordance with the organization model. A user, such as a system administrator, interacts with the control nodes to logically define the hierarchical organization of distributed computing system. The control node includes an automation subsystem having one or more rule engines that provide autonomic control of the application nodes in accordance with a set of one or more rules. A pluggable, application-specific application matrix is selected and installed within the control node. The application matrix contains a logical definition of the applications, and parameters for controlling the deployment of the applications within the distributed computing system.

Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) processor to control one of multiple different test devices. A user provides instructions via an input interface. The GUI processor includes a translator to receive the instructions input by the user and may also receive a signal indicating the type of test processor. The instructions input by the user are translated into test device commands based on the type of test device. The test device commands are transmitted to the test device, and test results are received from the test device and converted into display controls. A display engine is coupled to receive the display controls and drives a display to display the test results. In one exemplary embodiment, the display is adjustable based on the type of test device to only provide the user with options that correspond to the capabilities available on the test device.