Abstract: A geotargeted broadcast message system and method providing processing a plurality of broadcast message requests from a plurality of broadcast message origination systems, with each broadcast message request including a broadcast message and a geographically defined broadcast target area, including a broadcast message management system communicatively to the broadcast message origination systems, receiving broadcast message requests, storing a broadcast message jurisdiction authority for each broadcast message originating agent, verifying each broadcast message request to provide a verified broadcast message, with the verifying being a function of an authority of the broadcast message originating agent to send the broadcast message to the broadcast target area, and determining one or more of point-to-multipoint broadcast message transmission systems serving at least a portion of the broadcast target area for the broadcast message request, and transmitting the broadcast message and the broadcast target area to

Abstract: A system and method verifying the operational integrity of a wireless message broadcasting messaging system with a heartbeat message generator module and a heartbeat feedback reporting system for receiving a broadcast message record including the broadcast message and the broadcast target area defined as geographical information, generating a heartbeat broadcast message, identifying by the broadcast message routing subsystem at least one wireless network providing point to multipoint cell broadcasting messaging to at least a portion of the broadcast target area, transmitting the broadcast message to each of the identified wireless networks, and transmitting the generated heartbeat message to at least one coupled wireless network in addition to transmitting the heartbeat broadcast message to each of the identified wireless networks, and receiving an indication of receipt of the heartbeat broadcast message from a remote feedback receiver verifying the receipt of the message as indicated by the received indicati

Abstract: A system and method for verifying the receipt of wireless broadcast messages over a wireless message broadcasting system having a broadcast control module and a feedback reporting system for performing the receiving a broadcast message record including the broadcast message and the broadcast target area defined as geographical information, identifying at least one wireless network from among one or more coupled wireless networks that provides point to multipoint cell broadcasting messaging to at least a portion of the message specific broadcast target area as received in the broadcast message record, and transmitting the broadcast message to each of the identified wireless networks, and receiving an indication of receipt of the broadcast message by a remote feedback receiver located within a transmission area of at least one of the coupled wireless networks, and verifying the receipt of the message as indicated by the received indication.

Abstract: A message broadcast system collecting broadcast messages from a plurality of broadcast message originators and providing a broadcast message to a plurality of broadcast message transmission systems for broadcasting to a plurality of user devices located within a geographically defined broadcast target area, the system communicatively coupled and receiving broadcast message requests from different coupled broadcast agent message origination systems, the broadcast requests including a broadcast agent identification, the geographical broadcast target area, and a broadcast message, the system receiving the broadcast message requests, verifying the broadcast request based on the broadcast agent identification, and an authority of the broadcast agent to send the broadcast message to the broadcast target area, and identifying a broadcast message transmission system serving at least a portion of the broadcast target area, and transmitting the broadcast message and the broadcast target area to the identified broadcast

Abstract: A system, method and computer readable storage medium that blocks network traffic exceeding a user selected value. Received data packets are analyzed to determine volumetric traffic flow so as to graphical represent the determined volumetric traffic flow for the received data packets on a display device. A countermeasure filter is provided having at least one traffic setting operational to block data packet traffic flow from the one or more external devices when the volumetric data packet flow exceeds a prescribed threshold value. The prescribed threshold value is determined by a user positioned indicator on a display device graphically representing the determined volumetric traffic flow.

Abstract: A system and methods for mitigation slow HTTP, SSL/HTTPS, SMTP, and/or SIP attacks. A protection system monitors each TCP connection between a client and a server. The protection system monitors the header request time and minimum transfer rate for each client and TCP connection. If the client has not completed the data transfer in the minimum time or the data are not transferred at the minimum transfer rate, the protection system determines the connections are potentially a slow attack and resets the connections for the protected devices.

Abstract: A multi-petal adapter that enables projectiles of different sizes to be used in a single dearmer. The adapter includes a plurality of petals that are secured, in a detachable way, to a base. The main function of the base is to secure the petals until the projectile is fired from the dearmer. Whereupon, the adapter will start petalling until the petals become detached from the base, so that the adapter imparts minimal or no energy or damage to the intended target. The adapter fully regulates the energy imparted to the various projectiles, by allowing propellant gases to bleed through channels that are formed between the petals. As a result, the present adapter fully supports a proper projectile launch and ensures its proper orientation toward the target.

Abstract: A system and method for an easy-to-open liner for use in connection with soil and sediment samplers, including direct push technology, rotary and coring systems, is disclosed. The liner is pre-scored along its length by one or more score lines formed in the exterior surface or the interior surface of the liner. After removal from the sampler, the liner can easily be opened to expose the contained sample without the need of cutting blades or other sharp objects, in accordance with health and safety requirements.

Abstract: A reduced recoil weapon includes a housing and a receiver translatably disposed in the housing. A barrel is fixed to the receiver. A pair of recoil rods has first ends that are fixed to the receiver and are translatable with respect to the housing. Recoil springs are disposed around each recoil rod with first ends of the recoil springs abutting a forward surface of the housing. A bolt and bolt carrier are translatably disposed in the receiver. A bolt carrier return spring is disposed in the housing between the bolt carrier and a rear surface of the housing. Gas pressure from a gas piston on the barrel translates an operating rod toward the bolt carrier. An operating rod spring disposed in the receiver biases the operating rod toward the gas piston.

Abstract: A metering apparatus is connectable to the terminals of a circuit breaker and includes a detection apparatus that is configured to detect a status of the breaker and one or more operational parameters of the breaker. The metering apparatus may further include a communication apparatus that is configured to communicate the status of the breaker and/or one or more operational parameters of the breaker to another device. The metering apparatus may additionally include a power input that is independent of the breaker. Alternatively or additionally, the metering apparatus can be configured to communicate with the other device via any of a variety of established protocols, with the metering apparatus being capable of retrofitting to change the communications protocol by which it communicates with the other device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and computer-program product for selectively providing operating information for operation of an electronic device, which is capable of assuming a plurality of operating modes. The system comprises a store and a file access module. The store includes a plurality of files and a plurality of file identification data sets. Each of the file identification data sets is associated with one or more of the plurality of files, which include the operating information. The file access module is configured for operatively interacting with the store and to select one of the file identification data sets based on an actual operating mode of the electronic device. Each file identification data set is associated with one or more of the operating modes. The file access module is configured to provide the one or more files associated with the file identification data set selected.

Abstract: A system and method for determining billable transmission network usage for transmitting a broadcast message to a plurality of broadcast message receiving devices located within a broadcast target area by a broadcast transmission network serving a network serving area with a plurality of network transmission elements each serving a network element portion of the network serving area including determining the network transmission elements having network element serving area portions that serve at least a portion of the received broadcast target area, determining network element serving areas, determining a density of broadcast receiving devices, and generating over an output data interface an incurred network usage record for the broadcast message record as a function of the determined density and the network element broadcast area served.

Abstract: A message broadcast system collecting broadcast messages from a plurality of broadcast message originators and providing a broadcast message to a plurality of broadcast message transmission systems for broadcasting to a plurality of user devices located within a geographically defined broadcast target area, the system communicatively coupled and receiving broadcast message requests from different coupled broadcast agent message origination systems, the broadcast requests including a broadcast agent identification, the geographical broadcast target area, and a broadcast message, the system receiving the broadcast message requests, verifying the broadcast request based on the broadcast agent identification, and an authority of the broadcast agent to send the broadcast message to the broadcast target area, and identifying a broadcast message transmission system serving at least a portion of the broadcast target area, and transmitting the broadcast message and the broadcast target area to the identified broadcast

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for an easy-to-open liner for use in connection with direct push, rotary and coring soil samplers. The liner according to the invention is pre-scored by one or more score lines comprising an indentation of substantially uniform depth or a series of perforations into the outer wall of the liner in one or more locations. The liner of the invention can easily be opened using pliers to expose the sample within the liner without the need of cutting blades or other sharp objects. The liner of the invention permits safe and easy opening in accordance with health and safety requirements.

Abstract: A system and method for providing broadcast messages to message specific broadcast target areas having a broadcast admission control module receiving records each having a broadcast message, a message specific broadcast target area, and a broadcast message originator identifier for each one broadcast message, validating each received broadcast message record as a function of the broadcast message originator identifier and the broadcast target area, and generating a validated broadcast message record for each successfully validated broadcast message record. The system includes a broadcast message distributor module receiving the validated broadcast message records, determining for each message record which message broadcast transmission network provides broadcast messaging service to at least a portion of the broadcast target area and transmitting each broadcast message and all or a portion of the broadcast target area, over an output interface coupled to the determined broadcast transmission network.

Abstract: A message processing system and method providing a broadcast message to a plurality of user devices located within a geographically defined broadcast target area, the system including a broadcast service bureau communicatively coupled for receiving from a broadcast agent access system providing a broadcast request from an originating broadcast agent associated one broadcast agent message origination systems; the received broadcast request includes a broadcast agent identification, the geographically defined broadcast target area, and a broadcast message, the broadcast service bureau verifying the broadcast request as a function of the broadcast agent identification including an authority of the originating broadcast agent to send the broadcast message to the broadcast target area; the broadcast service bureau processing the verified broadcast request for transmission to one or more broadcast message networks providing broadcast message alerting service to at least a portion of the broadcast target area.

Abstract: A recoil-reducing weapon may include a housing and a receiver translatably disposed in the housing. A barrel may have one end fixed to the receiver and be translatable with respect to the housing. A spring stop may be fixed to the barrel forward of the housing and a spring may be disposed between the spring stop and a front of the housing. An operating group with a gear rack may be translatably disposed in the receiver. A longitudinal member may have one end fixed to the operating group. A counter-mass may have a second gear rack and an opening therein for receiving the longitudinal member. A second spring may be disposed around the longitudinal member. One end of the second spring may bear against the operating group and another end of the second spring may bear against the counter-mass. A pinion gear may be rotatably fixed to the receiver and operable to mesh with the gear rack and the second gear rack.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus providing plural wireless transceivers within a desired power budget and associated methods. A plurality of wireless communication modules, each having a lower-power state and a higher-power state are provided, drawing power from a common source. Arbitration is performed to control which of the plurality of wireless communication modules are in the higher-power state, thereby controlling total power delivered by the power source to the plurality of wireless communication modules.

Abstract: A system and methods for mitigation slow HTTP, SSL/HTTPS, SMTP, and/or SIP attacks. A protection system monitors each TCP connection between a client and a server. The protection system monitors the header request time and minimum transfer rate for each client and TCP connection. If the client has not completed the data transfer in the minimum time or the data are not transferred at the minimum transfer rate, the protection system determines the connections are potentially a slow attack and resets the connections for the protected devices.