Abstract: Availability of future capacity can be determined for various categories of resources. In some embodiments, logistic regression models are used to obtain binary predictions of availability. In this way, a customer or other entity can obtain a determination as to the availability of a specific number and category or resources, or resource instances, at a future period of time. In some embodiments alternatives may be provided, which may provide improved characteristics or may have a higher likelihood of availability. Such approaches can also be used to monitor current and future capacity demands and enable a provider to better plan appropriate adjustments to the physical resources that provide that capacity.

Abstract: Techniques for managing large-scale automatic fleet refresh operations are described herein. An application programming interface request to perform a refresh operation on a set of computer system instances is received. The application programming interface request includes a set of constraints for performing the refresh operation which are used to determine the impact of performing the refresh operation. Based at least in part on the impact, a set of schedules for performing the refresh operation is provided.

Abstract: A networked streetlight system associated with a central control system having control over illumination settings for a plurality of luminaires within the networked system. Particular embodiments may be used specifically with emergency vehicles to guide the vehicles to emergency destinations through the combination of knowing the location of the vehicle and its destination, and having control over the networked luminaires, each having specific illumination settings controls. Examples of illumination settings include strobe, color and intensity.

Abstract: Methods, techniques, and systems for a calendar management system are provided. Some embodiments provide a calendar management system that is configured to receive calendar identification information from a user; access at least one disparate calendaring system, wherein the at least one disparate calendaring system is related to the received calendar identification information; and integrate calendar data from the accessed at least one disparate calendaring system in a calendar environment user interface.

Abstract: A method and system in an application service provider (“ASP”) system for regulating the dispatching of event notification messages that generate return contacts. The ASP system is connected to various requestor systems and receives from those systems requests to send messages to designated recipients. The ASP system dispatches the messages by retrieving the requests from the request store, generating messages for the requests, and sending the generated messages at a requestor-specific message dispatch rate. The ASP system dynamically adjusts the message dispatch rate for a requestor in real time to help ensure that the requestor is not overwhelmed with return contacts.

Abstract: An authentication system authenticates remotely generated optical control signals. A remote optical emitter transmits an optical control signal from a remote location. A remote authentication device collocated with the remote optical emitter receives an authentication challenge signal and transmits a compatible authentication response signal. A control optical signal processor positioned at a first location receives the optical control signal from the remote optical emitter and generates a control output signal in response to detection of a valid optical control signal. An authentication device is coupled by a real time data communications link with the optical signal processor and with the remote optical emitter.

Abstract: A method and system for identifying whether a communicating party is a person or an automated device is provided. The identification system determines whether a person or an automated device is currently providing audio of the communication. When the identification is to be determined, the identification system outputs an audio signal to the party. The identification system monitors the input audio signal from the party to determine whether a person or an automated device is providing the input audio. The identification system makes this determination based on whether there is simultaneous sound on the input audio signal and the output audio signal. The greater the amount of simultaneous sound, the greater the likelihood that the party is an automated device.

Abstract: A method and system in an application service provider (“ASP”) system for regulating the dispatching of event notification messages that generate return contacts. The ASP system is connected to various requester systems and receives from those systems requests to send messages to designated recipients. The ASP system dispatches the messages by retrieving the requests from the request store, generating messages for the requests, and sending the generated messages at a requestor-specific message dispatch rate. The ASP system dynamically adjusts the message dispatch rate for a requestor in real time to help ensure that the requestor is not overwhelmed with return contacts.