Abstract: The multifunctional shaving device is intended to provide users with a device that is portable, compact, and can assist in both face massages and shaving. Accordingly, one flexible end of the device may be used for placing shaving gel and applying the shaving cream evenly and comfortably on areas that require shaving. An opposing end of the same device has a slightly hardened surface and different shape that helps in massaging the face and head. The device further includes a plurality of divots that act as handles for handling the device in multiple ways. Further, the compact size and unique shape makes the device convenient to travel with. Additionally, the unique design and material of the device enables rinsing off shaving cream easily form the device. Thus, the device is an efficient and user-friendly toiletry tool that may be used by both men and woman.

Abstract: Applications are managed on a computing device using a language independent application object. The computing device receives an indication that an application is to begin execution. Responsive to every indication that an application is to begin execution, a multi-thread aware singleton application object is instantiated within that application. The multi-thread aware singleton application object is configured to create a first application thread and a first application window for that application. The first application thread is associated with the first application window. The multi-thread aware singleton application object is configured to instantiate within an application regardless of a programming language or user interface framework utilized by that application.

Abstract: A method and system for protecting a packet switched network from compromised communications due to a physical intrusion in the network are disclosed. The network includes at least one network element having a detection device operable to detect a possible physical intrusion in a data communication path connected to the network element. The method includes receiving a notification from the detection device that the detection device has identified a physical intrusion in the data communication path, generating an alert, and transmitting the alert over the packet switched network. The alert may include instructions on how to remediate the physical intrusion that can be automatically implemented by a given network-connected device or manually addressed by a network user or network administrator.

Abstract: A communications port of a network communications device maintains capability information indicating that under normal operating conditions a communications link is capable of operating in a secure mode in which communications signals of the communications link are unintelligible to an intruder having an unauthorized physical connection (e.g. tap) to the communications link. During operation, the port detects occurrence of a link event of a type that can invoke an automatic communications-mode control mechanism to change the operating of the communications link to a non-secure mode in which communications signals of the communications link are intelligible to such an intruder. An example is Ethernet auto-negotiation which can change from relatively secure 1000BaseT signaling to relatively non-secure 10/100BaseT signaling.

Abstract: The present invention provides an access control server that holds information pertaining to both network access and facility access. The access control server enforces policies based on location, type of resource, time of day, duration, or other events, and logs all successful and unsuccessful attempts to access a given resource whether it be on the network or at the facility. The access control server operates off a common list or table of attributes and policies, or separate lists or tables of attributes and policies that are arbitrated by a credential verification and policy engine. This unified access control server implements protocols that work with network and/or physical premises-based devices. The unified access control server allows events in the facility to be associated with events on the network and vice versa and direct policies that may be executed in the physical or network realm.

Abstract: A method and system for protecting a packet switched network from compromised communications due to a physical intrusion in the network are disclosed. The network includes at least one network element having a detection device operable to detect a possible physical intrusion in a data communication path connected to the network element. The method includes receiving a notification from the detection device that the detection device has identified a physical intrusion in the data communication path, generating an alert, and transmitting the alert over the packet switched network. The alert may include instructions on how to remediate the physical intrusion that can be automatically implemented by a given network-connected device or manually addressed by a network user or network administrator.

Abstract: A semiconductor device, such as a RF LDMOS, having a ground shield that has a pair of stacked metal layers. The first metal layer extends along the length of the semiconductor device and is formed on the upper surface of the semiconductor device body. The first layer has a series of regularly spaced apart lateral first slots. The second metal layer, coextensive with and located above the first metal layer, has a series of regularly spaced apart lateral second slots. The second slots overlie the spaces between the first slots, and the continuous portions of the second metal layer overlie the first slots. The slots are substantially parallel to wires extending over the ground shield. The ground shield is not limited to only two metal layers. The ground shield has a repeating unit design that facilitates automated design.

Abstract: A method for transferring data between a first computer and a second computer. The first computer sends a first request to the second computer in a first connection. The first request includes a request to start a session, an encrypted ID of the session, and an encrypted hash value for information in the first request. The information in the first request comprises the request to start the session and the encrypted session ID. The second computer receives the first request, and as a result, decrypts the encrypted hash value in the first request, independently determines a hash value for the information in the first request and compares the independently determined hash value to the decrypted hash value. If there is match, the second computer starts a session with the first computer. Subsequently, the first computer sends a second request to the second computer in a second connection in the session.

Abstract: A map which may also be a calculating or teaching device includes a flat representation of a planet with one hemisphere on one side and the opposite hemisphere on the opposite side. The hemispheres are projected to the same scale with matching meridian lines, an arbitrary point of interest forms the center of one side and the antipode of the point of interest forms the center of the other side. Scales are provided by which great circle routes may be plotted and measured. The maps are preferably conformed to an azimuth equidistant projection. A variation is disclosed by which the change from night and day is delineated.

Abstract: An electrical connector structure is disclosed having low, or zero, insertion force interengaging terminals which do not engage initially as the connector mating portions are moved together, but which are automatically moved into engagement as the mating portions are moved into their fully mated position. This automatic engagement results from a lever, or cam, effect which converts relative telescoping motion of the mating portions into relative lateral motion of the low insertion force terminals therein.

Abstract: An avionic tray is disclosed for supporting electronic instruments on a shelf. The tray includes an aperture formed thereon for providing the supporting instrument with communication to an air plenum chamber. An interchangeable metering plate is adapted to extend over the aperture, with the plate having a predetermined number of metering ports formed thereon in any desired arrangement. The metering plate is interconnected to the aperture by means of a removable annular gasket, which in turn sealingly engages a surface of the electronic instrument. The gasket includes a pair of annular grooves for receiving the peripheral edges of the metering plate and the tray aperture. The gasket is constructed in such a manner that any application of a downward or lateral force on the gasket by the supported instrument causes the metering plate to be forced against the rim of the aperture to tightly hold the portion of the gasket between the two elements and prevent the gasket from becoming disengaged.

Abstract: A mounting member for an extractor hold down apparatus permits the extractor to exert both extraction and insertion forces at different angles to, for example, an electronic unit on an avionic rack. The mounting member is provided with a pair of elongated slots that accommodate a cross bar and retaining disks mounted on the power shaft of the extractor. The slots provide an angle range of at least 18.degree. plus or minus 15.degree..

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a terminal or contact strip for providing electrical contact in a connector shell assembly. The terminal connector strip is pressed from a flat metal blank such as, a copper alloy. The body of the terminal connector strip or pin is bent into a Z-shape or serpentine configuration to enable it to be wedged into an appropriate bore in the shell assembly. The contact head of the connector pin can have a spherical configuration to provide either a mating or point contact with an identical terminal connector pin.