Abstract: Managing audio of a device including transmitting a signal through a port of the device in response to an audio device coupling to the port, initializing an audio mixer of the device in response to detecting the signal, and configuring the audio mixer to manage audio transferred between the device and the audio device.

Abstract: A process for at least a partial underwriting of insurance policies is described. Based on the similarity to previous insurance applications, a decision on the current request for underwriting may be made. This decision-making process represents an analogical approach to the placement of an insurance application to an underwriting category, whereby a given insurance application request is compared to previous requests.

Abstract: A process for at least a partial underwriting of insurance policies is described. Various rules are created, along with a degree of satisfaction for each rule. Rules may be directed toward various insurance underwriting components (e.g., cholesterol levels, blood pressure, etc.). Based on the degree of satisfaction for each rule, a component may be assigned to a category. Based on the category for each component, the insurance application may be assigned an underwriting category.

Abstract: A system for at least a partial underwriting of insurance policies is described. based on the similarity to previous insurance applications, a decision on the current request for underwriting may be made. this decision-making process represents an analogical approach to the placement of an insurance application to an underwriting category, whereby a given insurance application request is compared to previous requests.

Abstract: A fully automated method of providing network services on demand is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request for download traffic from a user and beginning transmission of the download traffic to the user. The user is provided with the option of requesting better service level if required for an extra cost. If the user experiences poor service quality, the user then submits a service request by simply clicking a button. The NHCC then automatically identifies the customer traffic, determines the service parameters for the download traffic. With a global view of the existing network topology and conditions, the NHCC determines if the incoming service level request can be accommodated. If the network can be provisioned to accommodate the request, the NHCC sends traffic provisioning requests to Smart Nodes. The download traffic quality then improves thereby providing the customer with better quality of service.

Abstract: In a control system for a microprocessor, a power supply conductor is configured to supply the power requirements of the microprocessor, and a current-sensing power controller is coupled to the power supply conductor as well as to a thermal control input of the microprocessor. The current-sensing power controller is operable to assert the thermal control input of the microprocessor when current flow in the power supply conductor exceeds a threshold value.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methodologies, and other embodiments associated with serial and parallel ports are described. One example system embodiment includes a device for providing serial and parallel ports in a computer. The example device can include a bracket configured to be secured to an expansion slot of the computer where a serial port and a parallel port are mounted to the bracket. The device can further include a serial port cable having a first end connected to the serial port and a second end including a serial port receptacle. The device can further include a parallel port cable having a first end connected to the parallel port and a second end including a parallel port receptacle. The serial port receptacle and the parallel port receptacle can be configured to be operably connected to a motherboard of the computer.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes first and second sockets disposed on opposite sides of a housing and defining first and second insertion paths, respectively, for receiving a plug. A sliding keep-out member has first and second blocking surfaces. The keep-out member can move back and forth through the housing between first and second positions. In the first position, the first blocking surface blocks at least a portion of the first insertion path, but the second blocking surface clears the second insertion path. In the second position, the second blocking surface blocks at least a portion of the second insertion path, but the first blocking surface clears the first insertion path. Thus the connector assembly may receive plugs in either the first or the second socket, but not in both sockets simultaneously.

Abstract: A plurality of interchangeable access panels each adapted to be removably attached to a partially-assembled chassis to occupy at least a portion of a vacant region of an exterior wall. Also, each access panel comprises a configuration of at least one aperture each constructed and arranged to provide operational access to components housed in the chassis.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for determining when a heat sink is installed. In one embodiment, a system comprises an electrically-conductive heat sink retainer clip that is adapted to maintain contact between a heat sink and a heat-producing component, the retainer clip further being adapted to electrically connect to ground, and a heat sink detection circuit adapted to provide voltage to the retainer clip, the heat sink detection circuit being configured to provide a logic value that indicates one of presence or absence of a heat sink.

Abstract: A fully automated method of providing network services on demand is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request for download traffic from a user and beginning transmission of the download traffic to the user. The user is provided with the option of requesting better service level if required for an extra cost. If the user experiences poor service quality, the user then submits a service request by simply clicking a button. The NHCC then automatically identifies the customer traffic, determines the service parameters for the download traffic. With a global view of the existing network topology and conditions, the NHCC determines if the incoming service level request can be accommodated. If the network can be provisioned to accommodate the request, the NHCC sends traffic provisioning requests to Smart Nodes. The download traffic quality then improves thereby providing the customer with better quality of service.

Abstract: A process for at least a partial underwriting of insurance policies is described. Various rules are created, along with a degree of satisfaction for each rule. Rules may be directed toward various insurance underwriting components (e.g., cholesterol levels, blood pressure, etc.). Based on the degree of satisfaction for each rule, a component may be assigned to a category. Based on the category for each component, the insurance application may be assigned an underwriting category.

Abstract: A system for at least a partial underwriting of insurance policies is described. based on the similarity to previous insurance applications, a decision on the current request for underwriting may be made this decision-making process represents an analogical approach to the placement of an insurance application to an underwriting category, whereby a given insurance application request is compared to previous requests.

Abstract: A system for at least a partial underwriting of insurance policies is described. Various rules are created, along with a degree of satisfaction for each rule. Rules may be directed toward various insurance underwriting components (e.g., cholesterol levels, blood pressure, etc.). Based on the degree of satisfaction for each rule, a component may be assigned to a category. Based on the category for each component, the insurance application may be assigned an underwriting category.

Abstract: A process for at least a partial underwriting of insurance policies is described. Based on the similarity to previous insurance applications, a decision on the current request for underwriting may be made. This decision-making process represents an analogical approach to the placement of an insurance application to an underwriting category, whereby a given insurance application request is compared to previous requests.

Abstract: A process to structure and summarize the key information required by automated decision-making systems for insurance underwriting is described. The automated underwriting system may be based on rules corresponding to underwriting components, wherein based on the degree of satisfaction of each rule, a component may be assigned to a category, and based on the category for each component, the insurance application may be assigned an underwriting category, or the automated underwriting system may be based on an evaluation of the similarity of a given application to previous application requests, to decide an underwriting category. Most of the key information required for automated insurance underwriting is structured and standardized, except for the Attending Physician Statement (APS), which is almost as unique as each individual physician.

Abstract: A system to structure and summarize the key information required by automated decision-making systems for insurance underwriting is described. The automated underwriting system may be based on rules corresponding to underwriting components, wherein based on the degree of satisfaction of each rule, a component may be assigned to a category, and based on the category for each component, the insurance application may be assigned an underwriting category, or the automated underwriting system may be based on an evaluation of the similarity of a given application to previous application requests, to decide an underwriting category. Most of the key information required for automated insurance underwriting is structured and standardized, except for the Attending Physician Statement (APS), which is almost as unique as each individual physician.