Abstract: A conversational interface receives a conversational request for an action which requires step-up authentication; responds to the user using conversational AI with a warning that an additional step is required; transmits the authorization intent and the spoken submission to a virtual private cloud (VPC), and in response to confirmation of the spoken submission, authenticates the user, thereby authorizing the requested action; and receives a confirmation of validation of the passphrase and that the action is being or will be performed.

Abstract: A back-end server system for step-up authentication for conversational interfaces using spoken passphrases receive a conversational request for an action which requires step-up authorization; respond to the user through conversational artificial intelligence (AI) warning the user that an additional step is required; transmit, over a dedicated communication channel to the user and different than the conversational interface, a secret passphrase generated using a spoken passphrase dictionary; receive, by the conversational interface, a spoken submission from the user in response to the warning; confirm validity of the received spoken submission by comparing the spoken submission to the passphrase; and in response to confirmation of the spoken submission, authorize the requested action.

Abstract: A system for step-up authentication using a spoken passphrase includes a conversational interface to: receive a conversational request for an action which requires step-up authorization; respond to the user through conversational artificial intelligence (AI) warning the user that an additional step is required; and a user mobile device to: receive, over a communication channel between a datacenter and the mobile device, to the user and different than the conversational interface, a secret passphrase generated using a spoken passphrase dictionary; wherein the conversational interface is further to receive a spoken submission from the user in response to the warning; wherein the datacenter confirms validity of the received spoken submission by comparing the spoken submission to the passphrase; and wherein the conversational interface is further to, in response to confirmation of the spoken submission, authorize the requested action.

Abstract: A back-end server system for step-up authentication for conversational interfaces using spoken passphrases receive a conversational request for an action which requires step-up authorization; respond to the user through conversational artificial intelligence (AI) warning the user that an additional step is required; transmit, over a dedicated communication channel to the user and different than the conversational interface, a secret passphrase generated using a spoken passphrase dictionary; receive, by the conversational interface, a spoken submission from the user in response to the warning; confirm validity of the received spoken submission by comparing the spoken submission to the passphrase; and in response to confirmation of the spoken submission, authorize the requested action.

Abstract: A conversational interface receives a conversational request for an action which requires step-up authentication; responds to the user using conversational AI with a warning that an additional step is required; transmits the authorization intent and the spoken submission to a virtual private cloud (VPC), and in response to confirmation of the spoken submission, authenticates the user, thereby authorizing the requested action; and receives a confirmation of validation of the passphrase and that the action is being or will be performed.

Abstract: A device for visually scaring animal species, in particular bird species includes means for generating at least one visual signal including at least one image, varying in size over time, which simulates approach via an increase in the size of the image. For example, the visual signal includes one of the following images: eyes, a disc, and a spiral.

Abstract: A device for visually scaring animal species, in particular bird species includes means for generating at least one visual signal including at least one image, varying in size over time, which simulates approach via an increase in the size of the image. For example, the visual signal includes one of the following images: eyes, a disc, and a spiral.

Abstract: A modified communication cable and terminal connector provides an effective combination to accommodate the transmission of signals over fiber optic conductors. The terminal connector includes a light transmitter, a light receiver and interface circuitry such that the connector exchanges signals over electrical conductors. The connector receives and engages fiber optic conductors and an alignment ferrule completes a connection with a fixed lens of the transmitter or receiver. The particular arrangement requires cleaving of the fiber optic conductors but avoids steps such as polishing and gluing.

Abstract: A fiber to copper patch terminal includes selectively activated circuitry for controlling an associated transceiver to produce a condition where normal communication with a connected power patch panel module has been temporarily interrupted. The patch terminal includes a selectively activated location identification function. This function when activated causes the optical transceiver to transmit a location signal preferably during a period where communication is awaiting resetting. In a preferred embodiment the patch terminal is designed to transmit the location signal during a period where Ethernet communication as awaiting completion of a reset.

Abstract: A digital signal media conversion panel has a series of media converters for converting between electrical signals and fiber optic signals. The conversion panel includes a power feed for the media converters. Preferably the conversion panel includes some Power Over Ethernet receptacles thereby simplifying connection of devices such as Voice Over Internet Protocol telephones and security cameras. In this embodiment, a separate power adapter provides two voltages to the patent panel using the power feed. The use of a separate adaptor with two voltages simplifies the design and avoids heat problems.

Abstract: A digital signal media conversion panel has a series of media converters for converting between electrical signals and fiber optic signals. The conversion panel includes a power feed for the media converters. Preferably the conversion panel includes some Power Over Ethernet receptacles thereby simplifying connection of devices such as Voice Over Internet Protocol telephones and security cameras. In this embodiment, a separate power adapter provides two voltages to the patent panel using the power feed. The use of a separate adaptor with two voltages simplifies the design and avoids heat problems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for generating recombinant viruses from samples such as uncharacterised virus samples or clinical specimens and to the use of the viruses so generated in assays, predominantly for the purpose of detecting altered viral susceptibility to anti-viral drugs and reagents. The invention further relates to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequences applied in the new methods and assays. The methods and assays are adapted to detect resistant virus more rapidly, sensitively and accurately than known assays by taking into account additional compensatory mutations arising in nucleotide sequences other than those encoding the anti-viral drug target, and by requiring fewer recombination events to generate recombinant virus.