Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for maintaining data privacy in a communication system. The method includes: providing a proxy network which creates a plurality of ingress processing elements and a plurality of egress processing elements, wherein the ingress processing elements and the egress processing elements each include at least a private processing unit and a private memory area; receiving a request at a selected ingress processing element from a first server; routing the request from the selected ingress processing element to a selected egress processing element; forwarding the request from the selected egress processing element to a second server; and erasing both the selected ingress processing element and the selected egress processing element.

Abstract: A runtime application self protection (RASP) plug-in logic monitors for, and prevents, outbound network connections that are initiated by server application logic and that are not intended by the application logic. The RASP plug-in has access to information generally available only to the application logic and identifies specific vulnerabilities within the application logic that can be patched. The vulnerabilities are identified by (i) data identifying the portion(s) of the application logic that is the source of the vulnerability and (ii) data identifying the authenticated user, if any, that is the source of the attack. The RASP plug-in catches and identifies specific attacks on the application logic in real-world, production operation.

Abstract: The VOIP call security is enhanced using the caller's geographical location information, which is transmitted to the home network device using an unmodifiable header. The home network device checks the veracity of the caller's geographical location information to determine whether the caller is suspicious.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for maintaining data privacy in a communication system. The method includes: providing a proxy network which creates a plurality of ingress processing elements and a plurality of egress processing elements, wherein the ingress processing elements and the egress processing elements each include at least a private processing unit and a private memory area; receiving a request at a selected ingress processing element from a first server; routing the request from the selected ingress processing element to a selected egress processing element; forwarding the request from the selected egress processing element to a second server; and erasing both the selected ingress processing element and the selected egress processing element.

Abstract: A runtime application self protection (RASP) plug-in logic monitors for, and prevents, outbound network connections that are initiated by server application logic and that are not intended by the application logic. The RASP plug-in has access to information generally available only to the application logic and identifies specific vulnerabilities within the application logic that can be patched. The vulnerabilities are identified by (i) data identifying the portion(s) of the application logic that is the source of the vulnerability and (ii) data identifying the authenticated user, if any, that is the source of the attack. The RASP plug-in catches and identifies specific attacks on the application logic in real-world, production operation.

Abstract: The VOIP call security is enhanced using the caller's geographical location information, which is transmitted to the home network device using an unmodifiable header. The home network device checks the veracity of the caller's geographical location information to determine whether the caller is suspicious.

Abstract: A method of screening compounds or molecules comprising the steps of: translating a sequence encoding the amino acid sequence comprising SEQ ID No. 29 in a translation system in the presence of a test compound or molecule; and analysing the translation product(s) for the presence of one or more of (a) a peptide comprising the amino acids Pro-Gly at the C terminus and a peptide comprising the amino acid Pro at the N terminus: or (b) a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 29.

Abstract: An improved gas delivery system and method delivers a sequence of pulses of prescribed amounts of at least two gases to a process chamber of a process tool in accordance with a predetermined recipe of steps of a gas delivery process. The system comprises: a plurality of channels, each including a control valve connected so as to control each pulse of gas flowing through the corresponding channel into the process chamber of the process tool; and an exhaust valve for controlling the pressure within the process chamber, the exhaust valve including a valve controller for controlling the operation of the gas delivery system including the control valves and the exhaust valve in accordance with the predetermined recipe of steps.

Abstract: A method of screening compounds or molecules comprising the steps of: translating a sequence encoding the amino acid sequence comprising SEQ ID No. 29 in a translation system in the presence of a test compound or molecule; and analysing the translation product(s) for the presence of one or more of (a) a peptide comprising the amino acids Pro-Gly at the C terminus and a peptide comprising the amino acid Pro at the N terminus: or (b) a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID No. 29.

Abstract: A master valve and at least one slave valve are connected via a network, wherein upon broadcast of a position setpoint of the master valve the at least one slave valve achieves a corresponding position within a shortened period of time, such network being a dedicated network or high speed shared network with position setpoint priority.

Abstract: A master valve and at least one slave valve are connected via a network, wherein upon broadcast of a position setpoint of the master valve the at least one slave valve achieves a corresponding position within a shortened period of time, such network being a dedicated network or high speed shared network with position setpoint priority.

Abstract: There is provided an assay for selecting an anti-viral agent effective against picornavirus infection. The assay selects an agent which disrupts the association between picornavirus protein 2C and the host cell protein D-AKAP2, which association has been found to be essential for successful viral replication. Also disclosed are anti-viral agents having such properties and a method of combating picornavirus replication.

Abstract: A cord retainer (10, 100, 140, 160) for retaining cords such as electrical power leads (32) and pneumatic hoses in an elevated position above the ground or floor. The cord retainer (10, 100, 140, 160) has a flexible web (14, 146, 168) with holes (30, 148) dimensioned to receive a cord (32) and substantially retained it against longitudinal movement with respect to the web (14, 146, 168) to the extent that the cord (32) is substantially prevented from sliding longitudinally in the hole (30, 148) under the force of its own weight or during normal installation of the cord (32), in two spaced apart cord retainers (10, 100, 140, 160). A series of frames 170, 180 and 190 are also provided for attaching the cord retainer (10, 100, 140, 160) structures on building and construction sites.