Abstract: A system and method for monitoring driving conditions and reacting to the driving conditions is disclosed. The system includes a risk monitoring system that can detect adverse road conditions. The method includes performing rerouting when hazardous road conditions are detected. The vehicle may be routed along a different route that lacks the hazardous road condition. The method also includes providing feedback to the driver when adverse driver behavior, such as a drowsy driver, is detected.

Abstract: A security device is disclosed. The security device includes multiple fingerprint sensors. Activating the security device requires users to enter an authentication sequence comprised of different finger-to-fingerprint-sensor combinations. This increases the number of available distinct elements that can be used in an authentication sequence of a given length for a fixed number of buttons. The device also combines two different modes of authentication to improve security. The security device can be integrated into motor vehicles, mobile computing devices or other systems.

Abstract: A engine driven electrical generating system and its support cradle for use in confined space enclosures with a triple redundant troubleshooting system, a triple redundant troubleshooting data transmission system, and a double redundant electric fan cooling system wherein the most common modes of motor or generator failure can be repaired quickly and easily with the genset in situ. With the most common mode of failure for a genset being overheating, enhanced fan monitoring and replacement systems have been incorporated.

Abstract: A engine driven electrical generating system and its support cradle for use in confined space enclosures with a triple redundant troubleshooting system, a triple redundant troubleshooting data transmission system, and a double redundant electric fan cooling system wherein the most common modes of motor or generator failure can be repaired quickly and easily with the genset in situ. With the most common mode of failure for a genset being overheating, enhanced fan monitoring and replacement systems have been incorporated.

Abstract: Vending network resources. A method embodiment includes automatically identifying a network resource supplied by a network device. Interface controls for selecting the network resource are then presented, and a multilevel identifier is associated with data identifying an installation file for the network resource.

Abstract: Mapping managing devices to managed devices includes checking an amount of time taken by a managing device to service a managed device is checked. Based at least in part on the amount of time taken by the managing device to service the managed device, a determination is made as to whether the managing device is a desired manager of the managed device.

Abstract: A communication gateway can provide a residence or a premises with access to multiple communication services, including reception of TV signals and bidirectional data communication. The gateway can reformat incoming TV signals to provide compatibility with an onsite TV. The incoming TV signals may be digital or may provide a higher level of pixel definition or screen resolution than the onsite TV is configured to handle. The gateway can convert the incoming TV signals into an analog form or can reduce the pixel definition for reception by the onsite TV. To support bidirectional data communications, the gateway can comprise a wireless interface to a LAN and an interface to broader network, such as a WAN. The gateway can process data signals flowing between the LAN and the WAN to provide format compatibility and can track media exposure. In one exemplary embodiment, the WAN can transmit television signals as packets.

Abstract: The present invention is a gasoline engine driven electrical generating system for use in confined space enclosures wherein all routine servicing can be accomplished from the single exposed side. The ambient operating temperature of the confined enclosure is minimized by a combination of component locations, sizing and a thermal siphoning exhaust enclosure. Through the use of an electronic fuel management system, throttle body furl injection and a catalytic converter all current EPA NOX emission standards can be met.

Abstract: A timing threshold is used for determining when to issue an alert indicating installation of a replacement part is overdue. To determine the time threshold, a replacement part is ordered according to a service alert for a device. The device is monitored to determine when the replacement part is installed. The timing threshold is then determined based at least in part on a time between when the replacement part was ordered and when the replacement part was installed.

Abstract: A resource management system includes a memory configured to store a hardcopy job criteria. The resource management system also includes a processor configured to compare an actual hardcopy job attribute with the stored hardcopy job criteria and to selectively trigger an event based on a relationship between the actual hardcopy job attribute and the hardcopy job criteria.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring equipment. The system (100) includes a novel monitoring appliance (102) comprising one or more data ports (106) for receiving data from the equipment, a communication module (118) for receiving a set of configuration data (116), and a mechanism (112) for processing the equipment data in accordance with a plurality of optional services, wherein the configuration data (116) is adapted to enable or disable the optional services. The mechanism is comprised of software (112) for processing the equipment data, the software (112) including one or more software components (114), each software component (114) for performing an optional service, a memory (110) for storing the software (112), and a processor (108) for executing the software (112) in accordance with the configuration data (116), which is adapted to enable or disable the software components (114).

Abstract: Representative embodiments provide for a data handling system including a remote entity and a local entity coupled in data communication with the remote entity. The local entity is configured to wait for a predefined interval of time, retrieve a quantity of data from the remote entity after the predefined interval of time, and redefine the interval of time in accordance with a predefined function. A method of retrieving data includes waiting for a predefined interval of time, retrieving a quantity of data from a remote entity after the predefined interval of time, and redefining the interval of time in accordance with a predefined function.

Abstract: Vending network resources. A method embodiment includes automatically identifying a network resource supplied by a network device. Interface controls for selecting the network resource are then presented, and a multilevel identifier is associated with data identifying an installation file for the network resource.