Abstract: Embodiments for managing drones by one or more processors are described. A first aerial drone having a payload coupled thereto is controlled such that the first aerial drone travels from a first location to a second location. A second aerial drone is controlled such that the second aerial drone travels to the second location. While the first aerial drone and the second aerial drone are in flight at the second location, the payload is detached from the first aerial drone and coupled to the second aerial drone. After the payload is detached from the first aerial drone and while the payload is coupled to the second aerial drone, the second aerial drone is controlled such that the second aerial drone travels from the second location to a third location.

Abstract: Embodiments for intelligent communication message format automatic correction in a computing system by a processor. An appropriateness of the communication message formats is learned based on a plurality of factors for receiving communication messages from a communication system. A communication message, having one or more errors of a received communication message, may be automatically corrected according to the learned appropriateness of the communication messages.

Abstract: Embodiments for managing for managing access to computing system resources are described. A list of privileged users having access to a computing system privilege is received. The computing system privilege is associated with a set of privilege credentials. The receiving of a first set of credentials and a second set of credentials from a user attempting to access the computing system privilege is detected. The user is caused to be granted access to the computing system privilege only if the first set of credentials matches the set of privilege credentials and the second set of credentials is associated with one of the privileged users.

Abstract: A cognitive one-time password generation method, system, and computer program product, include sending a cognitive one-time password question to a user via a third-party platform and granting access to a secured service when the user inputs into the secured service a cognitive one-time password as a correct answer to the cognitive one-time password question where the user receives the cognitive one-time password question, independently from the secured service via the third-party platform, to formulate the correct answer to input into the secured service.

Abstract: A cognitive one-time password generation method, system, and computer program product, include generating a cognitive one-time password question when a user attempts to login to a secured service, sending the cognitive one-time password question to the user via a third-party platform, and granting access to the secured service when the user inputs into the secured service a cognitive one-time password as a correct answer to the cognitive one-time password question.

Abstract: Polarized light characteristics are detected and mapped to an application, such as product identification. A process of reflecting a directed light emission through a polarizing filter, and sensing the processed light emission having particular characteristics is provided. The characteristics of the sensed light emission is associated with a “color code” that is cross-referenced within a database of color codes.

Abstract: Embodiments for fault detection in an end-to-end communication flow between microservices within a cloud computing environment by one or more processors. A communication pattern may be established between an invoking microservice and one or more microservices to enable fault detection of a failure of an end-to-end communication flow between the invoking microservice and the one or more microservices, wherein the communication pattern includes a request to self-monitor for the fault detection by the one or more microservices, and an acknowledgement response provided by the invoking microservice to the one or more microservices indicating success or failure of the end-to-end communication flow between the invoking microservice and the one or more microservices.

Abstract: Polarized light characteristics are detected and mapped to an application, such as product identification. A process of reflecting a directed light emission through a polarizing filter, and sensing the processed light emission having particular characteristics is provided. The characteristics of the sensed light emission is associated with a “color code” that is cross-referenced within a database of color codes.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product for distributing luggage among a plurality of outlet ports of a luggage distribution unit is provided. The method includes associating, using a processor system, a passenger key and a luggage identification (ID) device of a luggage unit, and assigning, using the processor system, the luggage ID device to a dispensing unit based at least in part on a determination of a desired distribution of luggage units among the plurality of outlet ports. The method also includes detecting a location of the passenger key, providing a status of the luggage ID device of the luggage unit, and signaling the presence of the luggage ID device and the luggage unit at the dispensing unit. The method includes receiving the association to access the at least one luggage unit, and releasing the luggage unit responsive to receiving the association.

Abstract: Embodiments for managing drones by one or more processors are described. Information about each of a plurality of drones is received. Each of the plurality of drones is associated with a respective one of a plurality of users. A request to transport an item from an origination point to a destination is received. Based on the information about the plurality of drones, the origination point, and the destination, a first of the plurality of drones is selected to transport the item from the origination point to an intermediate region. Based on the information about the plurality of drones, the origination point, and the destination, a second of the plurality of drones is selected to transport the item from the intermediate region to the destination.

Abstract: Facilities are provided herein for authenticating a user to use a processing device. A user predefines authenticators of one or more types and associates these with graphical images. Upon on attempt to activate the processing device, a graphical image, of the graphical images, is selected for presentation to the user. The selected graphical image is presented to the user, who then provides input to authenticate with the device. A determination is made as to whether the user is authenticated to use the device. The determination is made based on input received from the user and based further on the authenticator associated with the selected graphical image. Varying the selection of image(s), each associated with a predefined authenticator and authentication type, enables variability in the authenticator that is suitable for unlocking a device at a given time, providing greater security to the authentication process.

Abstract: A system and method for sharing data and a risk assessment of the data comprises receiving data in a first application and obtaining a risk level of the data, performing an action in the first application necessitating passing a message comprising at least the data and the risk level to a second application, passing the message from the first application to the second application, receiving, at the second application, the message, determining by said second application whether the risk level exceeds a predetermined threshold, when the risk level exceed the predetermined threshold, implementing a protocol to perform actions in the second application using the data in accordance with the protocol, and when the risk level does not exceed the predetermined threshold, running the second application using the data.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a computer-implemented method, computer system, and computer program product for authenticating a user. The method includes receiving a userID. The method further includes retrieving a password entry pattern associated with the userID. Each password in the set of password entries is compared to the pre-established password entry pattern.

Abstract: Embodiments for managing drones by one or more processors are described. A first aerial drone having a payload coupled thereto is controlled such that the first aerial drone travels from a first location to a second location. A second aerial drone is controlled such that the second aerial drone travels to the second location. While the first aerial drone and the second aerial drone are in flight at the second location, the payload is detached from the first aerial drone and coupled to the second aerial drone. After the payload is detached from the first aerial drone and while the payload is coupled to the second aerial drone, the second aerial drone is controlled such that the second aerial drone travels from the second location to a third location.

Abstract: Embodiments for fault detection in an end-to-end communication flow between microservices within a cloud computing environment by one or more processors. A communication pattern may be established between an invoking microservice and one or more microservices to enable fault detection of a failure of an end-to-end communication flow between the invoking microservice and the one or more microservices, wherein the communication pattern includes a request to self-monitor for the fault detection by the one or more microservices, and an acknowledgement response provided by the invoking microservice to the one or more microservices indicating success or failure of the end-to-end communication flow between the invoking microservice and the one or more microservices.

Abstract: Polarized light characteristics are detected and mapped to an application, such as product identification. A process of reflecting a directed light emission through a polarizing filter, and sensing the processed light emission having particular characteristics is provided. The characteristics of the sensed light emission is associated with a “color code” that is cross-referenced within a database of color codes.

Abstract: A cognitive one-time password generation method, system, and computer program product, include generating a cognitive one-time password question when a user attempts to login to a secured service, sending the cognitive one-time password question to the user via a third-party platform, and granting access to the secured service when the user inputs into the secured service a cognitive one-time password as a correct answer to the cognitive one-time password question.

Abstract: A method, program and system are provided for securing electronic transactions. A payment card processor server computer receives a payment authorization request message, the payment authorization request message being generated in response to an electronic payment transaction request made by a user, wherein the payment authorization request message includes first encrypted payment account information for a first payment device. The payment card processor server computer receives a first hardware device ID associated with a first hardware device that generated the payment authorization request message, wherein the first hardware device is associated with a user payment account for the user. The server computer determines that the first encrypted payment account information from the received payment authorization request message matches the first hardware device ID, and the purchase request is completed.

Abstract: A method, program and system are provided for securing electronic transactions. A payment card processor server computer receives a payment authorization request message, the payment authorization request message being generated in response to an electronic payment transaction request made by a user, wherein the payment authorization request message includes first encrypted payment account information for a first payment device. The payment card processor server computer receives a first hardware device ID associated with a first hardware device that generated the payment authorization request message, wherein the first hardware device is associated with a user payment account for the user. The server computer determines that the first encrypted payment account information from the received payment authorization request message matches the first hardware device ID, and the purchase request is completed.

Abstract: Embodiments for managing drones by one or more processors are described. Information about each of a plurality of drones is received. Each of the plurality of drones is associated with a respective one of a plurality of users. A request to transport an item from an origination point to a destination is received. Based on the information about the plurality of drones, the origination point, and the destination, a first of the plurality of drones is selected to transport the item from the origination point to an intermediate region. Based on the information about the plurality of drones, the origination point, and the destination, a second of the plurality of drones is selected to transport the item from the intermediate region to the destination.