Abstract: A method and system for authenticating computer nodes on a network, including providing a synchronized clock system, at a predetermined clock frequency, for use with an electronic system with a plurality of system nodes. Matching counters are connected to each of the plurality of system nodes, each of the counters being incremented in accordance with the clock frequency experienced by the system nodes to which the counters are connected. A difference is calculated between a count number at the end of a certain interval and the count number for the same counter at the beginning of the interval, to arrive at a count difference for each counter. The count difference of a particular counter is compared with the count difference of at least two other counters and, in the event that the count difference of the particular counter does not match, that node is noticed as an imposter.

Abstract: A method and system for authenticating computer nodes on a network, including providing a synchronized clock system, at a predetermined clock frequency, for use with an electronic system with a plurality of system nodes. Matching counters are connected to each of the plurality of system nodes, each of the counters being incremented in accordance with the clock frequency experienced by the system nodes to which the counters are connected. A difference is calculated between a count number at the end of a certain interval and the count number for the same counter at the beginning of the interval, to arrive at a count difference for each counter. The count difference of a particular counter is compared with the count difference of at least two other counters and, in the event that the count difference of the particular counter does not match, that node is noticed as an imposter.

Abstract: System and methods of synchronizing reference frequencies are disclosed. In an exemplary implementation, a method may comprise providing separate reference frequencies for each of a plurality of operational components. The method may also comprise connecting the separate reference frequencies to one another in a modular, fault-tolerant circuit topology. The method may also comprise synchronizing the separate reference frequencies so that each of the operational components operate at the same frequency.

Abstract: Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with connecting a cable to a computer component are described. One exemplary system embodiment includes a component connector comprising at least one signal pin and a plurality of ground pins positioned along a parameter of the at least one signal pin to surround the at least one signal pin. The example system may also include a receptacle connected to and in electrical contact with the plurality of ground pins. The receptacle can be configured with an opening to allow a cable connector to connect to the at least one signal pin.

Abstract: The software of the present invention predicts the performance of a wireless location system, including its accuracy, availability, and coverage. The tool can determine if the deployed location sensors meet, exceed, or fall short of providing the expected coverage and performance. The tool allows the location system designer to eliminate redundancies if not all sensors are needed and propose additional sites where coverage holes are present. The software tool includes a graphical user interface for ease of use.

Abstract: Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with connecting a cable to a computer component are described. One exemplary system embodiment includes a component connector comprising at least one signal pin and a plurality of ground pins positioned along a parameter of the at least one signal pin to surround the at least one signal pin. The example system may also include a receptacle connected to and in electrical contact with the plurality of ground pins. The receptacle can be configured with an opening to allow a cable connector to connect to the at least one signal pin.

Abstract: The software of the present invention predicts the performance of a wireless location system, including its accuracy, availability, and coverage. The tool can determine if the deployed location sensors meet, exceed, or fall short of providing the expected coverage and performance. The tool allows the location system designer to eliminate redundancies if not all sensors are needed and propose additional sites where coverage holes are present. The software tool includes a graphical user interface for ease of use.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system and method for determining a location of a mobile device are described. A number of different locations for the mobile device is provided using a location determining system. The locations for a number of virtual base stations are determined utilizing the known locations for the mobile device. Then a new location for the mobile device is established based on the determined plurality of locations of the virtual base stations. In one embodiment, a system and method for establishing network references for a first wireless location determining system are described. A plurality of known locations for a mobile device is provided using a second location determining system. Radio signals between the mobile device and base stations of the first wireless location determining system are measured and a plurality of locations for a respective plurality of virtual base stations are determined based on the known locations of the mobile device and the measured radio signals.

Abstract: The software of the present invention predicts the performance of a wireless location system, including its accuracy, availability, and coverage. The tool can determine if the deployed location sensors meet, exceed, or fall short of providing the expected coverage and performance. The tool allows the location system designer to eliminate redundancies if not all sensors are needed and propose additional sites where coverage holes are present. The software tool includes a graphical user interface for ease of use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for mitigating electromagnetic waves emanating from an electronic device. The apparatus comprises a cover member, a bight extending from one end of the cover member, and a retaining plate spaced from the cover member and connected to the bight to provide a biasing force away from the cover member and towards an electronic device. The cover member is configured to overlie an opening in the chassis of the electronic device and the retaining plate is configured to abut cabling extending out of the chassis. In this way, the apparatus attenuates electromagnetic waves radiating emanating from an opening in a chassis of an electronic device and conducted along cabling as a noise signal superimposed upon the intended signal.