Abstract: Integrating location information in a fire control system is described herein. One device includes a memory, and a processor configured to execute executable instructions stored in the memory to receive, from a database external to the fire control system, a graphical representation of a facility and location information associated with a number of components of the fire control system that indicates a location of each respective component in the facility, integrate the location information associated with each respective component of the fire control system in the graphical representation of the facility such that the graphical representation includes a representation of each respective component at a location in the graphical representation that corresponds to the location of that component in the facility, and display, in a user interface, the graphical representation of the facility with the location information associated with each respective component of the fire control system integrated therein.

Abstract: Automobile insurance rates are established by performing calculations for defining a single tier placement dependent upon a combination of mutually exclusive factors based on applicant data. The factors include a household driving record gradient, a stability gradient and an operator driving record gradient. In the case of a new policy, the factors also include a named insured driving experience gradient and a prior insurance gradient. Alternately, in the case of a renewal policy, the factors also include a household claims record gradient, a member relationship gradient and an operator claims record gradient. No single factor is the sole determinant for placement in a tier.

Abstract: Automobile insurance rates are established by performing calculations for defining a single tier placement dependent upon a combination of mutually exclusive factors based on applicant data. The factors include a household driving record gradient, a stability gradient and an operator driving record gradient. In the case of a new policy, the factors also include a named insured driving experience gradient and a prior insurance gradient. Alternately, in the case of a renewal policy, the factors also include a household claims record gradient, a member relationship gradient and an operator claims record gradient. No single factor is the sole determinant for placement in a tier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable softener compounds with an acid value of no more than 6.5. A process for making said compound is also provided.

Abstract: A network tap for enabling attached devices, such as an intrusion detection system, to transmit information into a communication line of the network without disrupting the network traffic on the communication line. When the attached device is an intrusion detection device, the network tap is connected to a firewall. An Ethernet switch or field programmable gate array (FPGA) is incorporated in the network tap to coordinate the transmission of device data to avoid data collisions with data transmissions already existing in the communication line. The network tap may be operated in various modes to accommodate different capabilities of attached devices. In addition, the network tap has various port configurations to allow a user to connect various attached devices through a single cable or dual cables and to connect various combinations of attached devices.

Abstract: A system of and method for completing one or more parameters or network interface configurations in a task executed by an application program are disclosed. The system and method have particular application with application programs associated with network analyzers and similar network analysis tools for use in monitoring and diagnosing problem conditions in communications and storage networks. In accordance with one embodiment of the method, a task module is loaded into system memory of a computer system. Parameters or network interface configurations associated with the task module that are to be completed are identified. A resolution plan to complete each parameter or network interface configuration is created. The resolution plan is then executed in connection with assisting modules to complete for each parameter or network interface configuration. The completed parameters or network interface configurations are then input into the task module and the task module is executed.

Abstract: Methods and systems for correlating network traffic between non-translative network systems are provided. Generally, protocol cause and effect correlation rules are determined between devices in non-translative network segments by injecting a known network pattern at a first end of the network topology. Traces of the network traffic are then recorded over one or more nodes throughout the non-translative network. The generated network traffic is then compared to the traced network traffic by pattern matching to thereby determine protocol cause and effect correlation rules. Later, when it is desired to determine causality of network activity between non-translative network segments, the traced network patterns can be compared by pattern matching to the protocol cause and effect correlation rules to assist in determining the origin of a network operation that created an observed event.

Abstract: Methods and systems for correlating network traffic between non-translative network systems are provided. Generally, time-based offset data, or transmission latency, is first determined between devices in non-translative network segments by injecting, with a time stamp, a known network pattern at a first end of the network topology. Traces are then recorded, with time stamps, of the network traffic over one or more nodes throughout the non-translative network. The generate network traffic is then compared to the traced network traffic in a best fit to thereby determine the time latency in traffic throughout the network. Later, when it is desired to determine causality of network activity between non-translative network segments, the determined latency between different network devices can be compared to traced patterns of network traffic to determine the origin of a network operation that created an observed event.

Abstract: A system and method is presented for analyzing information in a communication line for unwanted intrusions and for allowing information to be transmitted back into the communication line without disrupting the communication traffic when an intrusion is detected. The system and method includes a security tap connected to a firewall. The security tap is also connected to an intrusion detection device. The intrusion detection device analyzes the information in the communication line for indicia of attempts to compromise the network. When such indicia is detected, the intrusion detection device sends a “kill” data packet back through the security tap and directed back to the communication line to the firewall to instruct the firewall to prevent further communications into the network by the intrusive source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable softener compounds with an acid value of no more than 6.5. A process for making said compound is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable softener compounds with an acid value of no more than 6.5. A process for making said compound is also provided. The softener can be incorporated into softener compositions to form solid and liquid compositions, including liquid dispersions and clear compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biodegradable softener compounds with an acid value of no more than 6.5. A process for making said compound is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable softener compounds of the formula (1): [(R)4-m—N(+)—[(CH2)n—Y—R1]m]X(−) with an acid value of no more than 6.5. A process for making said compound is also provided. The softener can be incorporated into softener compositions to form solid and liquid compositions, including liquid dispersions and clear compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biodegradable softener compounds of the formula (1): [(R)4-m—N(+)—[(CH2)n—Y—R1]m]X(−) with an acid value of no more than 6.5. A process for making said compound is also provided. The softener can be incorporated into softener compositions to form solid and liquid compositions, including liquid dispersions and clear compositions.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a landing pad of a semiconductor integrated circuit, and an integrated circuit formed according to the same. A plurality of conductive regions are formed over a substrate. A polysilicon landing pad is formed over at least one of the plurality of conductive regions. After the polysilicon is patterned and etched to form the landing pad, tungsten is then selectively deposited over the polysilicon to form a composite polysilicon/tungsten landing pad which is a good etch stop, a good barrier to aluminum/silicon interdiffusion and a good conductor.

Abstract: Biodegradable fabric softener compounds that contain ester linkages a substantial level of polyunsaturation in the hydrophobic chains. The compounds can be used to form fabric softening compositions that are aqueous dispersions of the compounds or clear compositions. These compositions have a desirable low viscosity and recover, after freezing and thawing to have a stable low viscosity.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a landing pad of a semiconductor integrated circuit, and an integrated circuit formed according to the same. A plurality of conductive regions are formed over a substrate. A polysilicon landing pad is formed over at least one of the plurality of conductive regions. After the polysilicon is patterned and etched to form the landing pad, tungsten is then selectively deposited over the polysilicon to form a composite polysilicon/tungsten landing pad which is a good etch stop, a good barrier to aluminum/silicon interdiffusion and a good conductor.

Abstract: Biodegradable fabric softener compounds that contain ester linkages a substantial level of polyunsaturation in the hydrophobic chains. The compounds can be used to form fabric softening compositions that are aqueous dispersions of the compounds or clear compositions. These compositions have a desirable low viscosity and recover, after freezing and thawing to have a stable low viscosity.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a landing pad of a semiconductor integrated circuit, and an integrated circuit formed according to the same. A plurality of conductive regions are formed over a substrate. A polysilicon landing pad is formed over at least one of the plurality of conductive regions. After the polysilicon is patterned and etched to form the landing pad, tungsten is then selectively deposited over the polysilicon to form a composite polysilicon/tungsten landing pad which is a good etch stop, a good barrier to aluminum/silicon interdiffusion and a good conductor.