Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide a method, computer program product, and apparatus for managing collectively sensitive data. Collectively sensitive data is divided into a first partition for reassembly data, a second partition of the collectively sensitive data, and a third partition of the collectively sensitive data. Each of the second partition and the third partition are collectively nonsensitive in isolation. The first partition is stored in a translation table in a secure database. The translation table is configured for use in assembling collectively sensitive data from the second partition and the third partition. The second partition of the collectively sensitive data is stored in a first database associated with a first cloud computing environment. The third partition of collectively sensitive data is stored in a second database associated with a second cloud computing environment.

Abstract: A method for controlling a portable audio device using radio frequency tuning is provided. A radio signal transmitter device communicatively coupled to the portable audio device transmits an audio signal of an audio file on a first radio frequency channel, a forward control signal on a second radio frequency channel, and a backward control signal on a third radio frequency channel to a radio signal receiver device. The portable audio device determines whether an audio output of the forward control signal is received by an audio receiver device. In response to determining that the portable audio device did receive the audio output of the forward control signal using the audio receiver device, the portable audio device plays a next audio file in a play list.

Abstract: A method for caching data on a hard disk drive. The method begins by identifying at least one track residing on the hard disk drive to devote to caching. The method continues with determining an average for each data value both residing on the hard disk drive and not residing in random access memory. The average value being the average number of times a given data value was read into memory before being the given data value was overwritten. Next the method detects a period of hard disk activity and in response to detecting, the method concludes by copying to each cache track each data value not residing in random access memory and having an average which exceeds a first threshold.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer usable code for managing confidential data. A request is received to access an application from a user, wherein the application includes logic to process the confidential data. One of a first interface or a second interface is selected based on an identification whether the user is permitted to see the confidential data to form a selected interface in response to receiving the request. A selected interface is presented to the user. The first interface presents the confidential information and second interface presents non-confidential information without presenting the confidential information. The second interface allows access to the logic in the application without accessing the confidential data.

Abstract: A system and method for implementing non-lethal chemical warfare against rampage shooters. A sound detection module detects a sound of a gunshot from at least one of a collection of sensors within a building. A sound location module determines a location of the gunshot by analyzing the sound. At least one emitter releases non-lethal chemical countermeasures from at least one at the location of the gunshot.

Abstract: A system for automatic user skill-gap evaluation using a proxy server or a proxy application. The proxy server or application receives a user input from a user and analyzes the user input to determine whether the user input falls below an acceptable user skill threshold level. The user input consists of user activity within an application and the user activity is recorded in a user action log. To determine whether the user input falls below the acceptable user skill threshold level, the proxy server or application compares the user activity recorded in the user action log with user skill-gap behavior patterns created by a subject matter expert. In response to determining that the user activity recorded in the user action log falls below the acceptable user skill threshold level, the proxy server or application sends a specific training module to the user based on an identified user skill-gap.

Abstract: A method of verifying a carved seal includes detecting a pressure on a carved seal stamp is detected through pins extending from a face of the carved stamp steal. It is determined if the pressure indicates that the seal is being pressed. A fingerprint of a user of the seal is read when it is determined that the seal is being pressed. An image of an object being stamped by the seal is photographed if the pressure indicates that the seal is being pressed. A time that the seal is being pressed is determined if the pressure indicates that the seal is being pressed. A location of the seal is determined if the pressure indicates that the seal is being pressed. An audio note is recorded if the pressure indicates that the seal is being pressed. The fingerprint, time, and location is associated with the photograph of the image of the object being stamped by the seal. The information is encoded into a face of the seal to indicate that the fingerprint was determined to belong to an authorized user.

Abstract: Redundant storage of computer data including encoding N data values through M linear expressions into M encoded data values and storing each encoded data value separately on one of M redundant storage devices where M is greater than N and none of the linear expressions is linearly dependent upon any group of N?1 of the M linear expression.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer usable medium for utilizing audit information for challenge/response during a password reset process. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a client tracker compiles a log of user actions while a user accesses an account on a data processing system. In response to a user password reset request, the client tracker selects at least one user action from the log of user actions, forms a challenge question based on the selected user action, and in response to an acceptable response to the challenge question, resetting a password associated with the account.

Abstract: A system and method for locating one or more travel articles for packing, out of a plurality of travel articles. A transponder having a unique locator tag is disposed on each travel article that can be potentially selected for packing. A user or computer selects one or more travel articles for packing using an article tracking unit. Article tracking unit communicates a ping signal to a transponder that is associated with a selected travel article for packing. Upon receipt of the ping signal, a transponder controller activates an indicator, such as an aural or visual cue. The activated indicator assists a user in locating the travel article that is associated with the activated indicator. Once the selected travel article for packing is located and packed in a travel container, the indicator is deactivated.

Abstract: A system and method for implementing non-lethal chemical warfare against rampage shooters. A sound detection module detects a sound of a gunshot from at least one of a collection of sensors within a building. A sound location module determines a location of the gunshot by analyzing the sound. At least one emitter releases non-lethal chemical countermeasures from at least one at the location of the gunshot.

Abstract: A method for caching data on a hard disk drive. The method begins by identifying at least one track residing on the hard disk drive to devote to caching. The method continues with determining an average for each data value both residing on the hard disk drive and not residing in random access memory. The average value being the average number of times a given data value was read into memory before being the given data value was overwritten. Next the method detects a period of hard disk activity and in response to detecting, the method concludes by copying to each cache track each data value not residing in random access memory and having an average which exceeds a first threshold.

Abstract: A data storage apparatus and method. The apparatus comprises a mounting structure, a motor mechanically attached to mounting structure, and a data storage platter mechanically attached to the motor. The apparatus additionally comprises a single actuator arm comprising a first and second read/write data head or multiple radial movement mechanisms each comprising a read/write data head. The single actuator arm is configured to move axially along an arc and across a top surface of the data storage platter such that the first read/write data head has access to a first section and a second section of the data storage platter and the second read/write data head only has access to the second section of data storage platter. Each radial movement mechanism moves a different read/write data head radially all along a radius of the data storage platter and over and across different sections of the data storage platter.

Abstract: A model generator computes a first image perimeter color difference value for each of a plurality of first pixels included in a first image that is captured using a first focal length, and selects one of the first image perimeter color difference values that exceeds a perimeter color difference threshold. Next, the model generator computes a second image perimeter color difference value for each of a plurality of second pixels included in a second image that is captured using a second focal length, and selects one of the second image perimeter color difference values that exceeds the perimeter color difference threshold. The model generator then determines that an edge is located at the first focal length by detecting that the selected first image perimeter color difference value is greater than the selected second image perimeter color difference value, and generates an image accordingly.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer usable program product for verifying certificate use are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A secure data communication is directed to a certificate use verification application. A test certificate that may be stored in a data storage associated with a data processing system is presented to an originator of the secure data communication. The test certificate includes an identity, and the identity identifies an entity other than the intended party to the secure data communication as being the holder of the test certificate. A determination is made whether the originator responds to continue the secure data communication when presented with the test certificate. If the originator responds to continue the secure data communication, a report is made that the originator does not perform a verification of the identity from the test certificate.

Abstract: A method of verifying a carved seal includes detecting a pressure on a carved seal stamp is detected through pins extending from a face of the carved stamp steal. It is determined if the pressure indicates that the seal is being pressed. A fingerprint of a user of the seal is read when it is determined that the seal is being pressed. An image of an object being stamped by the seal is photographed if the pressure indicates that the seal is being pressed. A time that the seal is being pressed is determined if the pressure indicates that the seal is being pressed. A location of the seal is determined if the pressure indicates that the seal is being pressed. An audio note is recorded if the pressure indicates that the seal is being pressed. The fingerprint, time, and location is associated with the photograph of the image of the object being stamped by the seal. The information is encoded into a face of the seal to indicate that the fingerprint was determined to belong to an authorized user.

Abstract: A method and system enables users to select clothing choices for various situations such as: 1) During the purchase of new clothing items; 2) when deciding what to pack for a trip, possibly to a different culture; 3) when deciding what to wear for a particular occasion, or what to pack for a trip. In this invention, a database contains information about a client's wardrobe. Each item in the database is placed in a defined category and has a unique identity. The user can enter certain search requirement that enable the invention to search the clothing database for clothing matches that are consistent with the search requirements.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for identifying a worm attack on a computer network. The method includes setting a predetermined time period for monitoring non-packet event(s). A log entry associated with the packet event(s) is received and stored. The one or more received log entries identify a first source of a worm infection threat, first destination(s) of the worm infection threat, first timestamp(s) of the worm infection threat, and a non-packet event type of the worm infection threat. A counter is configured for recording, within the predetermined time period, a number of infection attempts of the same event type by the first destination(s) of the worm infection threat to a second destination(s) of the worm infection threat. In response to determining that the number of infection attempts satisfies a defined infection attempt threshold value, an alert confirming the worm attack on the computer network is communicated.

Abstract: A system and method for locating one or more travel articles for packing, out of a plurality of travel articles. A transponder having a unique locator tag is disposed on each travel article that can be potentially selected for packing. A user or computer selects one or more travel articles for packing using an article tracking unit. Article tracking unit communicates a ping signal to a transponder that is associated with a selected travel article for packing. Upon receipt of the ping signal, a transponder controller activates an indicator, such as an aural or visual cue. The activated indicator assists a user in locating the travel article that is associated with the activated indicator. Once the selected travel article for packing is located and packed in a travel container, the indicator is deactivated.

Abstract: A system and method for maintaining a running list of a plurality of travel articles that are packed in one or more travel containers. A transponder having a unique locator tag is disposed on each travel article that is packed. A current packing distribution list is stored in memory and generated by a tracking controller, which utilizes (i) information relating to one or more packed travel articles and (ii) an identification of the travel container(s) in which the travel article(s) is/are packed. Moreover, the current packing distribution list is updated depending on whether the packed travel articles have been added to or removed from a particular travel container. If the current packing distribution list is determined to be optimizable, an optimized packing distribution list is generated and serves as the new current packing distribution list. The current packing distribution list is stored and displayed.