Abstract: A method and system for providing a first network resource with secure but limited access to a second network resource. A method embodying the invention includes receiving a request to access the second resource. It is verified that the source of the request is the first resource. It is then verified that the request was originated by a user through, for example, a web browser, and then a user's credentials are authenticated. Only when the request can be properly verified and the user credentials authenticated, is access to the second resource granted. Beneficially, the first resource cannot access the second without the user's knowledge or, at least, implicit consent.

Abstract: A method, computer readable media, and system for providing a first network resource with secure but limited access to a second network resource. A method embodiment of the invention includes associating a check with data identifying an expected source of a future request to access the second resource. Later, the first resource requests access to the second resource. Included in the request is a check signed with data identifying the first resource. The request is received and the check is authenticated. The request is granted only if the check is authentic and the data used to sign the check matches the expected source associated with the check.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of an electrically conductive fluid interconnect for coupling an integrated circuit (IC) device to a substrate. The IC device may be coupled to the substrate in a socketless manner or using a socket. The electrically conductive fluid interconnect may include, for example, a metal, an electrically conductive paste, or an electrically conductive polymer material. The fluid may be in a liquid or paste state over at least part of an operating temperature range of the IC device, and in other embodiments the fluid may be in the liquid or paste state at room temperature. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A system and method for charging a user for printing services. In one arrangement, the system and method include the steps of receiving a debiting request from a printing service via a network, verifying privileges of the printing service to access a user account, and debiting a user account for the printing services.

Abstract: Authorizing access to a network resource utilizing an autonomous authorization service. One method embodying the invention includes receiving a request to access a resource and acquiring credentials, identifying an authorization service that is autonomous of the resource, providing the credentials to the authorization service and requesting authorization to access the resource. The authorization service authenticates the credentials and authorizes access the resource only if the credentials are authentic.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of an electrically conductive fluid interconnect for coupling an integrated circuit (IC) device to a substrate. The IC device may be coupled to the substrate in a socketless manner or using a socket. The electrically conductive fluid interconnect may include, for example, a metal, an electrically conductive paste, or an electrically conductive polymer material. The fluid may be in a liquid or paste state over at least part of an operating temperature range of the IC device, and in other embodiments the fluid may be in the liquid or paste state at room temperature. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Methods and associated apparatus of reducing stress in a package Those methods may comprise providing a package comprising a die coupled to a substrate, wherein the substrate is disposed on an LGA socket, and wherein a TIM is disposed on a top surface of the die, and then attaching a thermal solution to the TIM, wherein at least one standoff is attached between the thermal solution and the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a socket assembly comprising a retention mechanism, a circuit board, an IC socket, a heat sink unit and a loading mechanism. The retention mechanism includes a support plate, on which the circuit board, the IC socket comprising die and package, and the heat sink unit are stacked respectively. The retention mechanism further includes a plurality of standoffs perpendicular to the support plate and include a pair of latches at different heights. The loading mechanism includes a loading plate configured on end portions of the standoffs and a pair of downwardly extending clips that are capable of engaging to the latches on the both standoffs. Correspondingly, the circuit board, the IC socket and the heat sink unit are sandwiched between the loading plate and the support plate. The heights of the pair of latches on the standoffs are based on the die and package in the IC socket.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a first network resource with secure but limited access to a second network resource. A method embodying the invention includes receiving from the first resource, digitally signed instructions to access the second resource. Data used to digitally sign the instructions is obtained, and, using the obtained data, it is verified that the instructions originated from an authorized source other than the first resource. Access to the second resource is granted only upon verifying that the instructions originated from an authorized source other than the first resource. Beneficially, the first resource cannot access the second without the user's knowledge or, at least, implicit consent.

Abstract: The method and apparatus of the present invention dissipate heat from an electronic device to provide an efficient and universally applied thermal solution for high heat generating electronic devices. The apparatus comprises an evaporator, a condenser, a heater and conduits. The evaporator, condenser, and conduits define a closed system that has an interior volume which is partially filled with a liquid coolant. The evaporator is thermally connected to an electronic device, such as a processor, and removes thermal energy from the processor by evaporating the liquid coolant. When the apparatus is oriented such that no liquid coolant is in contact with the evaporator, the heater applies thermal energy to the coolant until the coolant begins to boil. Boiling the liquid coolant causes bubbles to form within the liquid coolant. The volume of the bubbles generated by boiling raises the level of the liquid coolant within the closed system until the liquid coolant comes into contact with the evaporator.

Abstract: Pre-defined print option configurations for printing in a distributed environment are established by user selection of one or more print options via a network service. The one or more print options are identified for subsequent resolution, and can be applied to one or more other network services.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for color gamut inadequacy notification. In one arrangement, the system and method pertain to accessing imaging data to be printed, identifying colors represented by the imaging data, comparing the identified colors with a color gamut of a printing device, and notifying the user if one or more of the identified colors is not included in the color gamut of the printing device.

Abstract: A method and system for enabling a user to authorize a client, acting under the directed of a first resource, to access a second resource. Before the client accesses the second resource, client programming, that is autonomous of the first and second resources, redirects the client to an authorization service that is also autonomous of the first and second resource. The authorization service authenticates the user, identifies policy data, if any, associated with the user and the first resource, and then returns to the client an interface generated according to the identified policy data, if any, enabling the user to grant or deny authorization. Where policy data does not exist, the authorization service returns an interface to the client enabling the user to set policy data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for adding a visible watermark to a document are disclosed. The systems may comprise a server and a computing device coupled to each other via a network. In some embodiments, a selected watermark image is associated with a target composition, forming a watermark composition. The watermark composition comprises the necessary information for a device to acquire and construct a desired integration of the watermark image with the target composition. Methods for adding a watermark image to a document, can be summarized by the following steps: selecting a watermark image; identifying a target composition; associating the watermark image with the target composition to generate a watermark composition; and storing the watermark composition.

Abstract: Preventing replay attacks without user involvement. A method according to one embodiment of the invention includes recording a serial number that was verified following a previous request to access a resource, and later receiving a request to access the resource. A serial number is acquired from the source of the request and then updated by increasing its value. The updated serial number is verified by comparing it with the recorded serial number, and access to the resource is granted only if the value of the updated serial number exceeds the value of the recorded serial number.

Abstract: A user can select one or more print options corresponding to a particular printer and associate the set of selected options with a particular name. The user can then identify the set of selected options, by name, when printing to that particular printer, even though no printer driver for the printer is installed on the user's computing device. Additionally, one or more print options to be used in printing a document identified in a print request can be automatically selected based on one or more characteristics of the print request.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for facilitating color adjustment of imaging data. In one arrangement, the system and method pertain to accessing imaging data to be printed, prompting a user to select an area to be adjusted and a color that the area is desired to be, receiving the area and color selections, and adjusting the color of the area as desired.

Abstract: An improved system and method for recommending a service are disclosed. A data translation system may comprise a server and a computing device. In preferred embodiments, executable logic and descriptors reflective of data designated for transformation by a hard-copy generation device and in response to the logic recommends a suitable service for completing the transformation. A method for intelligently routing hard-copy generation tasks, can be summarized by the following steps: accessing imaging service data; accessing imaging data; recommending at least one capable service; and initiating a hard-copy generation request.

Abstract: The method and apparatus of the present invention dissipate heat from an electronic device to provide an efficient and universally applied thermal solution for high heat generating electronic devices. The apparatus comprises an evaporator, a condenser, a heater and conduits. The evaporator, condenser, and conduits define a closed system that has an interior volume which is partially filled with a liquid coolant. The evaporator is thermally connected to an electronic device, such as a processor, and removes thermal energy from the processor by evaporating the liquid coolant. When the apparatus is oriented such that no liquid coolant is in contact with the evaporator, the heater applies thermal energy to the coolant until the coolant begins to boil. Boiling the liquid coolant causes bubbles to form within the liquid coolant. The volume of the bubbles generated by boiling raises the level of the liquid coolant within the closed system until the liquid coolant comes into contact with the evaporator.

Abstract: The method and apparatus of the present invention dissipate heat from an electronic device to provide an efficient and universally applied thermal solution for high heat generating electronic devices. The apparatus comprises an evaporator, a condenser, a heater and conduits. The evaporator, condenser, and conduits define a closed system that has an interior volume which is partially filled with a liquid coolant. The evaporator is thermally connected to an electronic device, such as a processor, and removes thermal energy from the processor by evaporating the liquid coolant. When the apparatus is oriented such that no liquid coolant is in contact with the evaporator, the heater applies thermal energy to the coolant until the coolant begins to boil. Boiling the liquid coolant causes bubbles to form within the liquid coolant. The volume of the bubbles generated by boiling raises the level of the liquid coolant within the closed system until the liquid coolant comes into contact with the evaporator.