Abstract: The invention allows an invited recipient to enter a security-protected system such as a website without traditional authentication by providing the security-protected system with a pre-arranged host-initiated authentication on behalf of the recipient. An invite message advises the recipient of the invited action, which may be as simple as entering the system or performing a task within the system. The recipient accepts the invitation by affirmatively responding to the invite message which includes the unique code to identify the recipient. Upon receipt of the affirmative response with the unique code from the recipient, the system platform executes algorithms which assess the risk of completing the action with the invited recipient, and if appropriate, provides the authentication to the security-protected system which will allow the recipient to take the invited action without providing additional authentication, such as a password.

Abstract: The present invention is a collection container assembly including a container having a plurality of fins extending from the bottom of the container wherein the external dimensions of the assembly are substantially the same as a standard-sized blood collection tube but with a reduced internal volume of the container.

Abstract: The present invention includes an optical interface accomplished by physically securing mating male and female portions of extractor/extractee members so as to accomplish alignment of respectively interacting infrared light emitting diodes with photo diodes. A total of four transmit and receive pairs are used. Two pairs are used for friend-foe recognition. A second pair transmit and receive data collected by the trip recorder to the host computer (and visa versa). The physical secureness of the mating male and female portions of extractor/extractee modules includes a mechanical fuse (in the form of a breakable tab) which is provided to fail structurally in the event of forces resulting from the vehicle leaving the extraction area with the extractor and extractee still connected.