Abstract: Systems and methods are described for performing digital rights management. In one embodiment, a digital rights management engine is provided that evaluates license associated with protected content to determine if a requested access or other use of the content is authorized. In some embodiments, the licenses contain control programs that are executable by the digital rights management engine.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for the secure management of digital or electronic information relating to a user. In certain embodiments, systems and methods disclosed herein may allow for personal information related to a user to be managed, shared, and/or aggregated between one or more devices used by the user to consume content. In further embodiments, systems and methods disclosed herein may be used to ensure privacy and/or security of user personal information.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for performing digital rights management. In one embodiment, a digital rights management engine is provided that evaluates license associated with protected content to determine if a requested access or other use of the content is authorized. In some embodiments, the licenses contain control programs that are executable by the digital rights management engine.

Abstract: A system for controlling the direction of a drill bit in a borehole utilizes both a drill string model and a bit-rock directional interaction model to compare ideal predicted or expected moments with real time measured moments to arrive at correction data necessary to return the bit to its desired path. The magnitude and direction of moments generated near the bit are measured in a downhole equipment sub, containing a microprocessor and memory, so that the real time data can be collected and acted upon without undue delay thereby minimizing drilling time lost due to deviations from the desired path.

Abstract: The potential for failure of a formation is predicated by using standard logging apparatus and techniques to monitor the change in a formation characteristic over an extended time period. Changes in this characteristic are attributed to absorption of fluid by the formation which could lead to a possible breakdown of the structural integrity of the formation.