Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the efficiency of an organization by analyzing data feeds from various applications are disclosed. According to one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor a method for measuring efficiency may include: (1) receiving, from an enterprise software program, raw data related to an entity's performance; (2) calculating a plurality of efficiency metrics based on the raw data; (3) identifying a recommended action based on one of the efficiency metrics; and (4) automatically implementing the recommended action.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for conducting a peer to peer conference amongst remote participants. Prior to the conference, a library of digital objects is communicated to an upstream participant communications device and is further communicated from the upstream participant communications device to a downstream participant communications device. During the conference, a synchronization command is communicated from a host communications device to the upstream participant communications device, and then, communicated from the upstream participant communications device to the downstream participant communications device. The synchronization command instructs the upstream participant communications device as well as the connected downstream participant communications device to present an object from the library of digital objects.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are discussed for conducting a conference. The conference is established amongst a host communications device, an intermediate host communications device, and a participant communications device. A command is communicated from the host communications device to the intermediate host communications device that instructs the intermediate host communications device to retrieve an object from memory during the conference. The object is communicated from the intermediate host communications device to the participant communications device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for conducting a conference amongst remote participants. During the conference an object from a library of digital objects is communicated to a participant communications device via a distributed computing network. During the conference the library of digital objects is downloaded to the participant communications device. During the conference a synchronization command is communicated from a host communications device to the participant communications device. The synchronization instructs the participant communications device to present another object from the library of digital objects. A synchronization acknowledgment is received from the participant communications device and confirms a successful presentation of the object on the participant communications device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for conducting a conference amongst remote participants. Prior to the conference a library of digital objects is communicated to a participant communications device. During the conference a synchronization command is communicated from a host communications device to the participant communications device. The synchronization command commands the participant communications device to present an object from the library of digital objects. A synchronization acknowledgment is then received from the participant communications device, and the synchronization acknowledgment confirms a successful presentation of the object on the participant communications device.

Abstract: Prior to a conference with a remote, mobile participant, a library of digital objects and a Mobile Conferencing Module is communicated to a memory device of a communications network. During the conference, the network-resident Mobile Conferencing Module receives a synchronization command from a host communications device, selects a synchronized object from the network-resident library, and communicates the synchronized object with presentation instructions to a mobile participant communications device. Furthermore, the mobile participant communications devices may communicate a synchronization confirmation back to the network-resident Mobile Conferencing Module. The synchronization confirmation acknowledges a successful presentation of the synchronized object to the mobile participant communications devices and may prevent the host (and/or network-resident Mobile Conferencing Module) from advancing to a subsequent synchronized object until the synchronization confirmation is received.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for conducting a peer to peer conference amongst remote participants. Prior to the conference, a library of digital objects is communicated to an upstream participant communications device and is further communicated from the upstream participant communications device to a downstream participant communications device. During the conference, a synchronization command is communicated from a host communications device to the upstream participant communications device, and then, communicated from the upstream participant communications device to the downstream participant communications device. The synchronization command instructs the upstream participant communications device as well as the connected downstream participant communications device to present an object from the library of digital objects.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for conducting a peer to peer conference amongst remote participants. During the conference, a synchronization command is communicated from a host communications device to an upstream participant device and communicated to a downstream participant device. The synchronization command provides an instruction to present an object from a library of stored objects. An acknowledgment is then communicated to the host communications device. The synchronization acknowledgment confirms a successful presentation of the object.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are discussed for conducting a conference. The conference is established amongst a host communications device, an intermediate host communications device, and a participant communications device. A command is communicated from the host communications device to the intermediate host communications device that instructs the intermediate host communications device to retrieve an object from memory during the conference. The object is communicated from the intermediate host communications device to the participant communications device.

Abstract: Prior to the intermediate host conference, an Intermediate Host Conferencing Module communicates a library of digital objects and the Intermediate Host Conferencing Module to an intermediate host communications device(s). During the conference, the intermediate host-resident Intermediate Host Conferencing Module receives a synchronization command and instructs the intermediate host communications device to communicate a synchronized object with presentation instructions to a downstream participant communications device and to present the synchronized object to the intermediate host communications device. Furthermore, the participant communications devices may communicate a synchronization acknowledgment back to the Intermediate Host Conferencing Module. The synchronization confirmation acknowledges a successful presentation of the synchronized object to the intermediate host communications device and/or to at least one of the downstream participant communications devices.

Abstract: A method for controlling fraud using a personal hybrid card and a verification process is disclosed. The method includes registering personal information of an individual in a database forming a registered account for the individual, and assigning a personal hybrid card to the individual with the registered account. The personal hybrid card includes a data storage and a copy of the personal information, including first biometric data stored in the data storage. The method continues by verifying, at an access point, that the individual with the personal hybrid card matches the first biometric data of the individual, that is stored on the personal hybrid card. Next, the individual's personal information is transmitted from the access point to the database for requesting verification of the individual to use the personal hybrid card, and receiving eligibility verification or denial of the individual for accessing services, benefits, programs, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A security system for a container connected to a device includes a collar connected to a device requiring the contents of the refillable container. The collar has a top with a diameter that matches the diameter of the filling portion of a container. The system has a band with a security wire to prevent tampering, and a chip in communication with the security wire wherein the chip includes memory, and contacts. The system has one or more connections for facilitating receiving and transmitting data from the chip and a connector for communicating between the chip and a processor. The processor reads the chip via the connector and confirms that the information in the processor is identical to the information from the chip and provides a transmission to a device to accept the contents of the container.

Abstract: Methods for controlling access to a facility and access to funds from authorizing providers are disclosed. The methods assign an environmental risk profile to the facility and risk factors to the authorizing provider, wherein both include point of entry systems. A person is pre-registered for access to the facility or funds or registered using an authentication server from public or private entities or authorizing providers. The person is issued an individual identification code on a smart card that is read and compared to the person's biometric data at the point of entry system, which contacts the authentication server to verify the person's eligibility. Personal data on the person is compiled using sets of rules to create an individual risk profile or an access level for receiving funds. Second and third transmissions communicate information for updating the individual risk profile for accessing the facility or updating the access level to funds.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for conducting a peer to peer conference amongst remote participants. Prior to the conference, a library of digital objects is communicated to an upstream participant communications device and is further communicated from the upstream participant communications device to a downstream participant communications device. During the conference, a synchronization command is communicated from a host communications device to the upstream participant communications device, and then, communicated from the upstream participant communications device to the downstream participant communications device. The synchronization command instructs the upstream participant communications device as well as the connected downstream participant communications device to present an object from the library of digital objects.

Abstract: Prior to the conference, a Concurrent Real Time and Distributed Computing/Objects Conferencing Module communicates a library of digital objects to at least one participant communications device via a distributed computing and/or distributed objects network. During the conference, the host communicates a synchronization command to the at least one participant communications device, and the synchronization command instructs the participant communications device to present a synchronized object. Then, a non-participant communicates with the host to join the conference, and in response, the host communicates a real-time object to the add-in participant communications device. Concurrently, the host analyzes a conference communications factor to determine a subsequent conference communications connection that leverages distributed computing and/or distributed objects of the conference network. Thereafter, the subsequent communications connection is established.

Abstract: Prior to the intermediate host conference, an Intermediate Host Conferencing Module communicates a library of digital objects and the Intermediate Host Conferencing Module to an intermediate host communications device(s). During the conference, the intermediate host-resident Intermediate Host Conferencing Module receives a synchronization command and instructs the intermediate host communications device to communicate a synchronized object with presentation instructions to a downstream participant communications device and to present the synchronized object to the intermediate host communications device. Furthermore, the participant communications devices may communicate a synchronization acknowledgment back to the Intermediate Host Conferencing Module. The synchronization confirmation acknowledges a successful presentation of the synchronized object to the intermediate host communications device and/or to at least one of the downstream participant communications devices.

Abstract: Prior to a conference with a remote, mobile participant, a library of digital objects and a Mobile Conferencing Module is communicated to a memory device of a communications network. During the conference, the network-resident Mobile Conferencing Module receives a synchronization command from a host communications device, selects a synchronized object from the network-resident library, and communicates the synchronized object with presentation instructions to a mobile participant communications device. Furthermore, the mobile participant communications devices may communicate a synchronization confirmation back to the network-resident Mobile Conferencing Module. The synchronization confirmation acknowledges a successful presentation of the synchronized object to the mobile participant communications devices and may prevent the host (and/or network-resident Mobile Conferencing Module) from advancing to a subsequent synchronized object until the synchronization confirmation is received.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for conducting a conference amongst remote participants. During the conference an object from a library of digital objects is communicated to a participant communications device via a distributed computing network. During the conference the library of digital objects is downloaded to the participant communications device. During the conference a synchronization command is communicated from a host communications device to the participant communications device. The synchronization instructs the participant communications device to present another object from the library of digital objects. A synchronization acknowledgment is received from the participant communications device and confirms a successful presentation of the object on the participant communications device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for conducting a conference amongst remote participants. Prior to the conference a library of digital objects is communicated to a participant communications device. During the conference a synchronization command is communicated from a host communications device to the participant communications device. The synchronization command commands the participant communications device to present an object from the library of digital objects. A synchronization acknowledgment is then received from the participant communications device, and the synchronization acknowledgment confirms a successful presentation of the object on the participant communications device.

Abstract: A method for providing access and tracking the access of registered and non-registered individuals at a secure point of entry to a secure environment entails an establishing the secure environment by an with an assigned environment Risk Factor; an individual requesting entry into the secured environment at the secure point of entry; sending the individual identifier to an authentication database; receiving a response from the authentication database verifying the individual is non-registered; asking the individual questions to create a profile, assigning a Risk Factor is based upon the profile; registering the individual and Risk Factor on the authentication database; making a comparison between the individual and environment Risk Factor; making a determination whether the individual is allowed entry into the secured environment; and adding the determination to the record of the individual in the authentication database.