Abstract: An on-demand upgrade system and method for upgrading components of a distributed system is provided in which an upgrade notice is used.

Abstract: A real-time query processing system to locate and retrieve object data in a RFID network is presented. The object data can be located in any data stored on the network or may be data that is generated in response to the user request. The system is operated by a user-friendly web-based GUI that allows remote access by out-of-network computer systems. The real-time query processing system provides comprehensive and flexible searching of the RFID network using a simple interface that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. It enables an immediate and tailored response to supply chain and business management questions as they arise, and greatly facilitates management of the entire supply chain and the RFID network.

Abstract: A bidirectional radio frequency identification (RFID) network system and method are presented. The system allows users to configure, monitor, and manage different sensor devices by using a graphical user interface real-time. The reconfiguration is done through a network management computer at the top system level that receives user input, generates code images according to the user input, and appropriately routes the code images to sensor routers that directly control the sensors. If the system is multi-layered, some code images are also sent to the intermediate-level network management computers. The system allows users to not only monitor a business flow but react to problematic situations quickly by adjusting the workflow. The aspect-oriented nature of the system allows users to reconfigure the system based only the Functionality aspects without worrying about the Partitioning aspects (e.g., how the network and the sensors are physically connected).

Abstract: A bidirectional radio frequency identification (RFID) network system and method are presented. The system allows users to configure, monitor, and manage different sensor devices by using a graphical user interface real-time. The reconfiguration is done through a network management computer at the top system level that receives user input, generates code images according to the user input, and appropriately routes the code images to sensor routers that directly control the sensors. If the system is multi-layered, some code images are also sent to the intermediate-level network management computers. The system allows users to not only monitor a business flow but react to problematic situations quickly by adjusting the workflow. The aspect-oriented nature of the system allows users to reconfigure the system based only the Functionality aspects without worrying about the Partitioning aspects (e.g., how the network and the sensors are physically connected).

Abstract: In a network carrying a web page containing data, a method for dividing the web page into a maximum size chunk. In one aspect, the method comprises determining a chunk size limit, dividing the web page data into segments having a size no greater than said chunk size limit; and linking said chunks in sequence. In particular, the method finds applicability in a wireless network carrying content data via the network through at least one gateway, the gateway having a defined gateway limit. In a further aspect, the method includes: determining where the gateway limit falls in said content data; and parsing the content data into at least a first segment and at least a next segment of a size at or below the gateway limit at break points not falling within a word, universal resource locator, or element boundary.

Abstract: A method for converting a list of data, each entry in said list having at least one alpha-numeric character, to a format suitable for display and manipulation in a limited display area. The method comprises: sorting said list based on a first of said alpha-numeric characters in each said entry in said list of data; grouping entries into a plurality of sets, each set comprising entries in said list of data having at least a common first character; generating an abbreviated list of said first characters; and linking each entry in said abbreviated list to the corresponding set of entries having said at least common first character.

Abstract: A bidirectional radio frequency identification (RFID) network system and method are presented. The system allows users to configure, monitor, and manage different sensor devices by using a graphical user interface real-time. The reconfiguration is done through a network management computer at the top system level that receives user input, generates code images according to the user input, and appropriately routes the code images to sensor routers that directly control the sensors. If the system is multi-layered, some code images are also sent to the intermediate-level network management computers. The system allows users to not only monitor a business flow but react to problematic situations quickly by adjusting the workflow. The aspect-oriented nature of the system allows users to reconfigure the system based only the Functionality aspects without worrying about the Partitioning aspects (e.g., how the network and the sensors are physically connected).

Abstract: A method of encoding data strings in a web page, comprising mapping the data strings to a fixed-length string; replacing said data strings in the web page; and transmitting the page with said fixed-length strings.

Abstract: In a network carrying a web page containing data, a method for dividing the web page into a maximum size chunk. In one aspect, the method comprises determining a chunk size limit, dividing the web page data into segments having a size no greater than said chunk size limit; and linking said chunks in sequence. In particular, the method finds applicability in a wireless network carrying content data via the network through at least one gateway, the gateway having a defined gateway limit. In a further aspect, the method includes: determining where the gateway limit falls in said content data; and parsing the content data into at least a first segment and at least a next segment of a size at or below the gateway limit at break points not falling within a word, universal resource locator, or element boundary.

Abstract: A method for converting a list of data, each entry in said list having at least one alpha-numeric character, to a format suitable for display and manipulation in a limited display area. The method comprises: sorting said list based on a first of said alpha-numeric characters in each said entry in said list of data; grouping entries into a plurality of sets, each set comprising entries in said list of data having at least a common first character; generating an abbreviated list of said first characters; and linking each entry in said abbreviated list to the corresponding set of entries having said at least common first character.

Abstract: A method of encoding data strings in a web page, comprising mapping the data strings to a fixed-length string; replacing said data strings in the web page; and transmitting the page with said fixed-length strings.