Abstract: Cryptographic provider failover is performed. Upon receipt of a first security request, an integrated cryptographic provider constructs a table including a list of underlying cryptographic providers for service type algorithm pairs. The integrated cryptographic provider is one of the underlying cryptographic providers in the list. The underlying cryptographic providers are registered as hardware and software cryptographic providers in the list. The integrated cryptographic provider is registered as a routing cryptographic provider in the list. The list is arranged so that the integrated cryptographic provider has the highest priority. The integrated cryptographic provider specifies fai lover support for all registered service type algorithm pairs using one or more of the underlying cryptogaphic providers.

Abstract: Performing cryptographic provider failover utilizing an integrated cryptographic provider to register for each of a plurality of service type—algorithm pairs already registered by each of a plurality of underlying cryptographic providers, such that the integrated cryptographic provider specifies failover support for all registered service type—algorithm pairs using the one or more underlying cryptographic providers. Upon receipt of a first security request, the integrated cryptographic provider constructs a table including a list of cryptographic providers for each of the plurality of service type—algorithm pairs, wherein the table identifies a temporal order in which two or more of the plurality of underlying cryptographic providers were registered for each of the plurality of service type—algorithm pairs.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a notification for a third party when a traveler is overdue at one or more waypoints. A traveler or other person specifies waypoints the traveler will pass during a trip. In response to the traveler beginning the trip, a latest arrival time is determined for the first waypoint. If the traveler has not arrived at a waypoint by the determined latest arrival time, a notification is generated for a third party. Conversely, if the traveler reaches the waypoint before the determined latest arrival time, no notification is generated. In either case, if there are remaining waypoints, a latest arrival time is determined for the next waypoint and the process continues.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a notification for a third party when a traveler is overdue at one or more waypoints. A traveler or other person specifies waypoints the traveler will pass during a trip. In response to the traveler beginning the trip, a latest arrival time is determined for the first waypoint. If the traveler has not arrived at a waypoint by the determined latest arrival time, a notification is generated for a third party. Conversely, if the traveler reaches the waypoint before the determined latest arrival time, no notification is generated. In either case, if there are remaining waypoints, a latest arrival time is determined for the next waypoint and the process continues.

Abstract: Directory limits in a file system are initialized or refreshed in a streamlined manner during file system maintenance. In particular, when a check and repair utility performs full check and repair processing on a file system volume, a determination is made regarding whether there is an outstanding request to either prime or refresh the volume. In addition, if directory limits are currently enabled for the file system volume, an implied refresh request is noted. In either case, the request is satisfied in parallel with the check and repair processing. If no volume check and repair is necessary, then mount processing primes or refreshes the volume in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A method and implementing system are provided in which existing selection buttons are used in multiple selectable applications. In an exemplary embodiment, a display device and control button are implemented within an elevator environment for use in combination with floor-number selection buttons to control the selection of the display content and screen navigation sequence as well as to select a desired floor-number for elevator movement control. Internet access and navigation are also controlled through the use of the disclosed system.

Abstract: A method of maintaining a file system of a computer in a known correct state begins by reserving a workspace in the file system itself. Upon a predetermined occurrence, file system organizing data structures are examined to determine and store in the workspace information reflecting a current state of the file system. The information preferably includes an inode table that identifies a status of each inode in the file system and a block map that maps all data blocks that are in use. The inode table is used verify the correctness of the root directory tree and that all in-use inodes are connected. Use of the inode table obviates recursive traversal of the inodes to verify the root directory and thus saves considerable processing time. Processor memory is not being used to support the current state information, eliminating the requirement for processor memory in proportion to file system size. After checking, the current stat is adjusted to the known correct state.