Abstract: Provided herein are methods and associated compositions, kits, systems, devices and instruments useful for genetic analysis where there is/are a sequence(s) similar to the gene of interest in a sample. In the methods, a combined copy number for related genes (e.g., a gene of interest and its pseudogene) can be determined via an assay. In addition, relative amounts of the related genes, i.e., a ratio of the related genes can be determined via the assay. Using the data of the combined copy number and the ratio of the related genes, the genotype of the gene of interest (as well as its pseudogene(s), if desired) can be determined with high accuracy.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting and preventing PSTN fraud and abuse in real time includes a detection engine and a call management engine. The system includes at least one user record, at least one call data record, at least one fraud score record, and at least one remediation record. A call management engine enables users to establish VoIP calls connections to destination phone numbers. A fraud detection engine screens VoIP call connections to detect potential fraud and generates fraud records and remediation records when potential fraud is detected. The fraud detection engine may additionally direct the call management to terminate a VoIP call connection.

Abstract: Techniques for remote presence subscription are described. In an embodiment, a technique may include presenting a view interface to a client, where the client user may select what kind of presence information, and for whom, they would like to receive. The techniques may further comprise receiving a selection of presence data through the view interface from the client; creating a view from the selection at a web service; translating the view into a request having a protocol useable by a presence server to retrieve information for the view; requesting and receiving the information for the view using the request; and providing the information for the view to the client. Other embodiments are described and claimed.