Abstract: Objects on application servers may be defined into classes which receive different levels of security protection, such as definition of user objects and administrative objects. Domain-wide security may be enforced on administrative objects, which user object security may be configured separately for each application server in a domain. In a CORBA architecture, IOR's for shared objects which are to be secured on a domain-wide basis, such as administrative objects, are provided with tagged components during IOR creation and exporting to a name server. Later, when the IOR is used by a client, the client invokes necessary security measures such as authentication, authorization and transport protection according to the tagged components.

Abstract: Identity token principal mapping, including receiving in a target system a CORBA message invoking a member method on the target system, the message including a security context including an identity token including an asserted identity, the identity token having an identity token type, the target system having an authentication type, and granting to the asserted identity, in dependence upon the authentication type and in dependence upon the identity token type, authorization privileges of a corresponding user account in the target system.

Abstract: A system and method for improved electronic security credentials is presented. A client sends a request to a server wherein the request includes a user's identity information. The server authenticates the user using the user's identity information, and creates an authentication credential. The server stores the user's identity information in the authentication credential in the same form as it was received. If the server determines that the request should be sent to a downstream server, the server creates a message and includes the user's identity information in the message. The continued propagation of the user's original identity information preserves the integrity of the user's identity on a server-by-server basis. Each server may map this information to a credential in a way that it chooses based upon the server's underlying authentication mechanism and mapping rules.

Abstract: A method for disseminating value-added information is described, starting from known radio paging services in which on one or more frequencies, by means of an address code which establishes the identity of a certain receiver, a message can be transmitted to the receiver, wherein at least one second standard address code is provided for identifying several receivers of the radio paging service, which is transmitted on one or more frequencies used by the radio paging service. By setting up a second address code, several subscribers to a radio paging service can be addressed simultaneously. The subscribers can in this case select and call up desired value-added information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated small RNA virus capable of infecting insect species including Heliothis species, and to the nucleotide sequences and proteins encoded thereby. The invention contemplates uses of the virus in controlling insect attack in plants.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring a computing device and detecting whether an error condition is present in the computing device. In one aspect, the present invention relates to an apparatus that can be coupled to a controlled computing device, comprising an input stage for receiving signals from the controlled computing device, and a control stage for determining whether an error condition is present in the controlled computing device from the signals and generating an error indicator if it is determined that the error condition is present in the controlled computing device. The present invention facilitates the monitoring of the computing device for error conditions automatically, without the need for ongoing direct maintenance of the computing device by a user. In another aspect, the present invention relates to an apparatus for remotely controlling the computing device.

Abstract: A tennis training simulation system is disclosed that improves both reaction time and ground stroke techniques within a limited physical training environment. This training system combines simulated service of a tennis ball from a service line over a virtual net, and delivery of real tennis ball to an awaiting tennis student. In the system of this invention, the tennis ball delivery system includes an automatic tennis ball machine equipped with an array of lights or LED's that simulate the service of a tennis ball from a service line, a simulated trajectory of the tennis ball over a virtual net, and a simulated first bounce of a tennis ball coupled immediately thereafter with real in-flight delivery of an actual tennis ball to an awaiting tennis student.

Abstract: The device allows a beginner to learn the game, or an advanced player to develop new skills by simulating ball movement from the time that the opponent strikes the ball until the first bounce of the bail in the player's court. At this time a real ball is delivered at a speed and trajectory preset by the player. This simulation allows the practicing player to interact with the device in preparing stance and having a fluid back swing and swing of the tennis racket. The real ball having been struck by the player hits a large catch net located immediately in front of the device. The devise can be used in an enclosure the size of a one car garage or small basement, allowing use during rain or winter months.

Abstract: A new and improved flavoring system is disclosed that would be used to add to all manner of food items such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, other types of beverages, and deserts. The flavoring system would come in individual packets and would preferably come in liquid form. The liquids used with the present invention would preferably have flavors of many different varieties, such as orange, strawberry, cherry, and many other common fruit flavors. In addition, the flavors of the present invention would not necessarily be limited to fruity flavors, but could encompass other flavors as well, such as French vanilla, hazelnut, cinnamon, mint, chocolate, amaretto, and mocha, or other related flavorings.

Abstract: Recombinant Helicoverpa armigera nuclear polyhedrosis viruses (HaSNPV) capable of expressing heterologous DNA sequences are described. Also described are pre-occluded baculoviruses which lack a functional polyhedrin gene and exhibit greater pathogenicity over wild-type viruses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated small RNA virus capable of infecting insect species including Heliothis species, and to the nucleotide sequences and proteins encoded thereby. The invention contemplates uses of the virus in controlling insect attack in plants.

Abstract: Novel insect toxins obtainable from Bracon hebetor, including DNA sequences which encode therefor, a recombinant DNA construct which comprises at least one DNA sequence which encodes said toxins, and a biological control agent comprising said recombinant DNA construct.

Abstract: A valve position controller tuning method avoids impact of friction in valve positioner tuning by building a dynamic model of a valve positioner from a monotonic open-loop response of a valve stem position to a change in valve position controller output. To this end, a model form is selected based on the type of pneumatic actuator and relay that controls valve flow modulating of member motion, and the valve position controller is operated in an open-loop mode. The method includes changing a valve position controller output signal to cause the valve positioner to move a valve flow modulating member, connected to valve positioner, monotonically from one stuck position to another stuck position immediately after a motion in that same direction. When a valve stem position reaches a position threshold, a first valve stem position change and a corresponding time change are measured. The method includes measuring valve stem position changes at times that depend on the first measured time change.

Abstract: An alterable device driver development system for supporting various operating systems, network protocols, and adapter hardware interfaces. Each device driver comprises a System, Network and Adapter software component, each component providing services to the other through its associated programming interfaces and being alterable or replaceable according to the requirements of an associated adapter hardware product. The System component supports a set of services defined by the device driver and which can be used by the Network and Adapter components. The Network component manages all interactions of the Adapter component with a network operating system or protocol stack and ensures its applicability and correctness in the context of the device driver operation. The Adapter component provides the functions for operating and managing all interactions with the adapter hardware.

Abstract: A graphics processing and display system includes a coordinate sensing system for determining position and orientation of a view point reference with respect to a schematic representation of at least one three-dimensional object; a view point controller for controlling a display view point according to the determined position and orientation of the view point reference with respect to the schematic representation; and a display processor for generating pixel data representing a two-dimensional rendering of the at least one three-dimensional object according to the graphics data and display view point, wherein the two-dimensional rendering is different from the schematic representation, and wherein the pixel data generated by the display processor is output for display on a display device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-part, biocompatible hip-joint socket moorable without cement, which hip-joint socket can be used universally in combination with hip-joint endoprostheses and is especially suitable for the treatment of dysphasia hips. The joint socket is made of Ti or Ta metals forming a barrier layer or of alloys thereof and is provided with a perforated flange ring for screwing to the pelvic bone, as well as being provided over its entire surface with specific function characteristic oxide layers containing bioactivators. For the implantation of the hip-joint socket, there are not required any special operating instructions, and additional operations, such as pelvic osteotomies, plasties of the roof of the acetabulum and repeated operations are prevented or minimized.

Abstract: Apparatus for stabilizing a weapon launched from an aircraft. The weapon is rovided with a plurality of concentric rings mounted on the nose of the weapon for reducing nose lift. The tail of the weapon is provided with a plurality of wedge shaped fins positioned on a decreasing tail diameter which increases the tail stability while minimizing tail lift. The outer faces of the fins are of a multi-tiered construction with angled portions connecting the tiers.

Abstract: A turbulence generator is provided on the forward end of a free flight ornce device to induce a turbulent boundary layer over the surface of the device. The turbulent layer generated is thicker than the normal boundary layer and helps reduce drag disparity between similar ordnance devices.

Abstract: An automatic adjustment apparatus for a friction brake containing at least two braking elements between which there is arranged a brake lining and which are pressed against one another in a braking position. At least one of the brake elements is adjustably arranged. There is provided a cylindrical portion having a shoulder, and disc-shaped adjustment elements are arranged upon the cylindrical portion to both sides of the shoulder. The disc-shaped adjustment elements are displaceable by means of the adjustable braking element which is movable relative to the shoulder upon wear of the brake lining. Upon such wear of the brake lining amounting to the thickness of an adjustment element or a predetermined fraction of such thickness, the adjustment element arranged directly at the shoulder upon the larger diameter part of the cylindrical portion is displaceable onto its smaller diameter part.

Abstract: Flexible, substantially nonlustrous, open-celled polyurethane foam made by an in situ process is rendered permanently flame-retardant by the incorporation of tribromoneopentyl alcohol into the reaction mixture.