Abstract: A head rest assembly for a chair includes a head rest that can be adjusted in as many as three manners, such as rotational, horizontal, and/or vertical adjustment, with respect to a chair in a generally upright orientation, to achieve a desired position. The user can adjust the position of the head rest by grasping the head rest and applying force(s) in the desired directions(s), and the head rest remains in the desired position by friction, without needing to actuate any levers, knobs, and the like. Further, the head rest can have an outer surface with variable radii of curvature, and the assembly can be removably mounted to a chair.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to transparent and/or non-disruptive systems and methods for monitoring and analyzing actual space utilization, and in particular, analyzing space utilization over time and/or in real time to accurately understand and report the utilization of the space. In particular, the disclosed embodiments analyze data representative of occupancy of the space, the data being autonomously determined based on the likelihood that occupants are present within the space. The data is periodically determined and automatically reported to an automated collection system which collects the data and forwards it to a central repository for analysis. The data is then analyzed to provide meaningful reports regarding occupancy of the space or otherwise contextualize the utilization of the space. Further, the data collected from different spaces may be anonymized, aggregated, or otherwise combined, and analyzed to contextualize a given space's utilization, provide utilization forecasts, etc.

Abstract: A file sharing service facilitates file sharing between a client and a host over a network. An extensible architecture provides an interface by which the file sharing service can be expanded to include additional functionality. This additional functionality may include resource management, security management, management of user experience, and the like. For example, users or administrators of the host or another computing device on the network may wish to oversee the file sharing service as a whole and/or individual file sharing transactions. The extensible file sharing described herein allows users, administrators, or other third party developers to expand or enhance a file sharing service or application to provide virtually any desired functionality.

Abstract: A method for digitally signing information in real-time, based on a user request for the information. In one embodiment, the method is useful in a Web server, and can be implemented using a server-side API filter. One embodiment of the method includes receiving a data request from a user and determining whether the data requested should be marked. If the data should be marked, the method includes marking the data with a signature identifying at least one component of the user request; and storing information identifying the user with the request and the at least one component. Multiple types of marking techniques can be used on a single data file.

Abstract: Techniques for authenticating a user are described. In one implementation, a user requests access to protected information or resources by providing a user name and a password to a web server that controls access to the information or resources. If the user name and password match a known user profile, the web server retrieves a user identifier (e.g., a personal identification number) and constructs a translation table around the user identifier. The translation table includes the values that constitute the user identifier, random representations of each value, visual images that represent each value, and random image names for each visual image. The information in the translation table is then used to generate a user interface that allows the user to enter his or her user identifier via the user's computing device without exposing the actual user identifier values to the computing device.

Abstract: Office components are described that include a base, a seat supported by the base, a microprocessor, and a load sensor electrically coupled with the microprocessor and mechanically coupled with the seat and, based on movement thereof, operative to detect occupancy of the seat and provide a signal to the microprocessor indicative thereof. The load sensor may be a strain gauge, a piezo device or combination thereof.

Abstract: A system for defining a plurality of work zones within an otherwise open area. The system includes a framework formed from a plurality of spaced apart poles extending upward from a base surface. The poles are interconnected by a plurality of crossbeams at a height substantially above a standing user. At least some of the poles are adapted to provide a raceway for the delivery of utilities. The framework is capable of being arranged in a plurality of substantially non-linear patterns and includes an at least partially open area between adjacent poles.

Abstract: A password recovery technique includes generating words by sequentially selecting a character for each character position of the word from a character string. The order of the characters in the character string is individually selected for each position of the word. Each sequentially generated word may be entered until the password is determined.

Abstract: Office components are described that include a base, a seat supported by the base, a microprocessor, and a load sensor electrically coupled with the microprocessor and mechanically coupled with the seat and, based on movement thereof, operative to detect occupancy of the seat and provide a signal to the microprocessor indicative thereof. The load sensor may be a strain gauge, a piezo device or combination thereof.

Abstract: Office components are described that include a base, a seat supported by the base. a microprocessor, and a load sensor electrically coupled with the microprocessor and mechanically coupled with the seat and, based on movement thereof, operative to detect occupancy of the seat and provide a signal to the microprocessor indicative thereof. The load sensor may be a strain gauge, a piezo device or combination thereof.

Abstract: A computer workstation includes a worksurface moveable a first distance between first and second worksurface positions and a monitor support coupled to the worksurface. At least one of the worksurface and the monitor support is automatically moveable in response to a movement of the other of the worksurface and the monitor support. The monitor support is moveable a second distance between first and second monitor positions as the worksurface is moved the first distance between the first and second worksurface positions, wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance. A method of adjusting the position of a monitor support on a computer workstation is also provided.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to transparent and/or non-disruptive systems and methods for monitoring and analyzing actual space utilization, and in particular, analyzing space utilization over time and/or in real time to accurately understand and report the utilization of the space. In particular, the disclosed embodiments analyze data representative of occupancy of the space, the data being autonomously determined based on the likelihood that occupants are present within the space. The data is periodically determined and automatically reported to an automated collection system which collects the data and forwards it to a central repository for analysis. The data is then analyzed to provide meaningful reports regarding occupancy of the space or otherwise contextualize the utilization of the space. Further, the data collected from different spaces may be anonymized, aggregated, or otherwise combined, and analyzed to contextualize a given space's utilization, provide utilization forecasts, etc.

Abstract: Described is a technology by which an open font type (e.g., comprising human-readable script) may be compiled into compiled font code (e.g., by a just-in-time, or JIT compiler) and used to provide a font for use by a requesting program. In one example, upon receiving a request to load a font, a determination is made as to whether the font is a traditional type or an open type. If a traditional type, a reference to the traditional font is returned to facilitate loading of the font for use by the requesting program. If an open type, a determination is made as to whether the open type font is already compiled and cached as font code; if so, the cached compiled font code is referenced, without compiling. Otherwise the open font is compiled into compiled font code and cached, and the now-cached compiled font code is referenced.

Abstract: Techniques for authenticating a user are described. In one implementation, a user requests access to protected information or resources by providing a user name and a password to a web server that controls access to the information or resources. If the user name and password match a known user profile, the web server retrieves a user identifier (e.g., a personal identification number) and constructs a translation table around the user identifier. The translation table includes the values that constitute the user identifier, random representations of each value, visual images that represent each value, and random image names for each visual image. The information in the translation table is then used to generate a user interface that allows the user to enter his or her user identifier via the user's computing device without exposing the actual user identifier values to the computing device.

Abstract: Office components are described that include a base, a seat supported by the base. a microprocessor, and a load sensor electrically coupled with the microprocessor and mechanically coupled with the seat and, based on movement thereof, operative to detect occupancy of the seat and provide a signal to the microprocessor indicative thereof. The load sensor may be a strain gauge, a piezo device or combination thereof.

Abstract: A user object is created via an administrator interface. The user object indicates access to system resources for an individual user. The user object is provided a permission time period specifying when a user associated with the object can access the system resource with a computing device. To access the resource, the computing device would generate a request or attempt to access the system resource. In response the request or access attempt, the user object is read to determine when the user of the computing device can access the resource. The user of the computing device could be provided access to the resource during the time period and denied access to the resource outside of the time period.

Abstract: Office components are described that include an electrical conduit electrically coupled to a fuel cell, and an electrically powered device coupled to the electrical conduit and configured to receive electricity generated by the fuel cell. The electrically powered device includes at least one of an automatic adjustment mechanism, a control system, a sound masking system, and an office accessory. Chairs, methods of using chairs, and systems of chairs are also described.

Abstract: A file sharing service facilitates file sharing between a client and a host over a network. An extensible architecture provides an interface by which the file sharing service can be expanded to include additional functionality.

Abstract: A password recovery technique includes generating words by sequentially selecting a character for each character position of the word from a character string. The order of the characters in the character string is individually selected for each position of the word. Each sequentially generated word may be entered until the password is determined.

Abstract: A tilt chair having a foot adapted to be supported by a support surface and a first leg pivotally mounted to the foot. A second leg is pivotally mounted to the first leg. A moveable support member is mounted to the second leg and is adapted to be supported by the support surface. The moveably support member is moveable in a first and second direction toward and away from the foot respectively as the first leg pivots relative to the second leg and as the first leg pivots relative to the foot. In one embodiment, the moveable support member is configured as a wheel. In one embodiment, a lower back member has a lower end pivotally mounted to the first leg and an upper back member pivotally mounted to an upper end of the lower back member. A restraining link is pivotally mounted between the lower back member and the second leg. An upper back link has a lower end pivotally mounted to the first leg and an upper end pivotally mounted to the upper back member.