Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method performed by a policy server in a communication network. The method includes receiving an access request message including a residential gateway identifier and a subscriber identifier; evaluating a policy rule based on the residential gateway identifier, the policy rule including a condition referencing the residential gateway identifier; and responding to the access request message based on evaluation of the policy rule and the subscriber identifier. The method may further include: receiving an IP address of the residential gateway; storing the IP address in association with the residential gateway identifier; receiving, from a service portal, a request for identification of a residential gateway associated with an IP address; sending the stored residential gateway identifier to the portal; receiving new subscriber information; and changing the authorization of the residential gateway based on the new subscriber information.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a subscriber services controller comprises at least one processing device having a processor coupled to a memory. The subscriber services controller is configured to associate at least one default profile with an access node of a communication network, to detect an access attempt by a prospective subscriber via the access node, and responsive to the detected access attempt, to provide default services to the prospective subscriber via the access node in accordance with the default profile. The default profile may be provided to a broadband service aggregator associated with the access node in a set of authorization parameters. As a more particular example, the set of authorization parameters may be sent to the broadband service aggregator in a RADIUS-ACCESS-ACCEPT message from a RADIUS server, responsive to a successful authentication process performed in the RADIUS server.

Abstract: Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method performed by a policy server in a communication network. The method includes: receiving an access request message including a vendor class identifier describing a device requesting network access; determining a service type based on the vendor class identifier; determining whether adding an additional session exceeds a limit for the service type; and performing a management action responsive to the additional session exceeding the limit for the service type.

Abstract: A method for providing multiple authenticator support when responding to RADIUS Access Request messages is disclosed. The method for providing multiple authenticator support when responding to RADIUS Access Request messages includes receiving a RADIUS Access Request message, retrieving customer authentication information having a first and second authenticator value; attempting authentication against the first authenticator value, and in the event that a failure to authenticate occurs, then attempting authentication against the second authenticator value. In the event of a successful authentication against either the first or second authenticator value, a RADIUS Access Accept message is provided. Examples of first and second authenticator values include a UserName and a MAC address. The method for providing multiple authenticator support when responding to RADIUS Access Request messages provides advantages over single authenticator value systems known in the art.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and machine readable storage medium is disclosed for handling Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) at a first DHCP server, assigning a priority to each of a plurality of subnets and assigning to a client, an IP address from the highest priority subnet.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and machine readable storage medium is disclosed for handling Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) at a first DHCP server, assigning a priority to each of a plurality of subnets and assigning to a client, a previously assigned IP address if the previously assigned IP address is still available and if the previously assigned IP address is in a subnet having a highest priority.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and machine readable storage medium is disclosed for handling Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) at a first DHCP server, assigning a priority to each of a plurality of subnets, assigning to a client an IP address from the highest priority subnet, and transmitting a DHCP offer message to the client.

Abstract: This invention provides methods of making and using a fluorescent probe from the Sandercyanin protein as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 2. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method of creating a fluorescent probe, comprising the steps of attaching a Sandercyanin moiety to a probe, wherein the probe is specific to a desired target.

Abstract: A method for providing multiple authenticator support when responding to RADIUS Access Request messages is disclosed. The method for providing multiple authenticator support when responding to RADIUS Access Request messages includes receiving a RADIUS Access Request message, retrieving customer authentication information having a first and second authenticator value; attempting authentication against the first authenticator value, and in the event that a failure to authenticate occurs, then attempting authentication against the second authenticator value. Int the event of a successful authentication against either the first or second authenticator value, a RADIUS Access Accept message is provided. Examples of first and second authenticator values include a UserName and a MAC address. The method for providing multiple authenticator support when responding to RADIUS Access Request messages provides advantages over single authenticator value systems known in the art.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and machine readable storage medium is disclosed for handling Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) at a first DHCP server, assigning a priority to each of a plurality of subnets and assigning to a client, a previously assigned IP address if the previously assigned IP address is still available and if the previously assigned IP address is in a subnet having a highest priority.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and machine readable storage medium is disclosed for handling Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) at a first DHCP server, assigning a priority to each of a plurality of subnets, associating each subnet to an IP pool; and assigning to a client an IP address from the highest priority subnet.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and machine readable storage medium is disclosed for handling Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) at a first DHCP server, assigning a priority to each of a plurality of subnets and assigning to a client, an IP address from the highest priority subnet.

Abstract: A method and system for enforcing metered data usage is disclosed for automatically providing top-ups to a cumulative user data quota. The method for enforcing metered data includes determining cumulative data usage associated to a customer, comparing the cumulated data usage to a quota threshold, and in the event that the cumulated data usage exceeds the threshold, to automatically apply a quota top-up if one is provided for in an associated customer plan. This allows the customer data transfers to continue without requiring manual intervention on the part of the service provider in the event that quota is exceeded. The method and system for enforcing metered data usage also provides for expressing cumulative data usage in terms of a percentage of base quota, thereby facilitating determination if an increase in base quota should be arranged.

Abstract: Applicants have produced and isolated water soluble complexes of endotoxin and MD-2.

Abstract: Applicants have produced and isolated water soluble complexes of endotoxin and MD-2.

Abstract: A configurable universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) facilitates efforts to upgrade UART functionality in the field and replace older UART devices. In one example embodiment, an integrated circuit includes a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter configured and arranged to operate in one of a plurality of modes, with each mode being selectable in response to mode-selecting data. The integrated circuit device includes an interface circuit electrically connected to the universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter and adapted to present the mode-selecting data to the universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter. The integrated circuit device also includes a selection circuit adapted to enable the mode-selecting data to pass from the interface circuit to the universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter.

Abstract: A configurable universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) facilitates efforts to upgrade UART functionality in the field and replace older UART devices. In one example embodiment, an integrated circuit includes a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter configured and arranged to operate in one of a plurality of modes, with each mode being selectable in response to mode-selecting data. The integrated circuit device includes an interface circuit electrically connected to the universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter and adapted to present the mode-selecting data to the universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter. The integrated circuit device also includes a selection circuit adapted to enable the mode-selecting data to pass from the interface circuit to the universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter.

Abstract: A method for imaging foci of infection by administering radiolabeled human IgM 16.88 and detecting sites of localization.

Abstract: A compound according to the formula: ##STR1## and conjugates thereof.

Abstract: A method for removing unbound labeling reagent from a composition comprising bound and unbound labeling reagents in which a chelator-matrix conjugate capable of binding unbound labeling reagent is contacted with a biomolecule labeling reaction mixture, by which the unbound labeling reagent is scavenged by the chelator-matrix conjugate, and then the labeled biomolecule essentially free of unbound labeling reagent is removed. Also included is a novel chelator IDAC-2, which may be used for labeling biomolecules and for scavenging in the chelator-matrix conjugate.