Abstract: Embodiments relate to cross-hierarchy interconnect adjustment. An aspect includes receiving chip layout data corresponding to a chip design, wherein a first portion of a metal stack of the chip design is assigned to a first hierarchy and a second portion of the metal stack is assigned to a second hierarchy based on a contract between the first and second hierarchy. Another aspect includes determining an unused portion of the first portion of the metal stack. Another aspect includes moving an interconnect of the second hierarchy from the second portion of the metal stack that is assigned to the second hierarchy to the unused portion of the first portion of the metal stack in the chip layout data. Another aspect includes performing power recovery on the chip layout data after moving the interconnect based on an amount of slack margin generated in the chip design by the moving of the interconnect.

Abstract: Methods of generating an integrated circuit layout include forming a standard cell by providing a first active area adjacent to a first cell boundary line. The first active area is spaced apart from the first cell boundary line by a first distance. A second active area is provided adjacent to a second cell boundary line. The second cell boundary line opposes the first cell boundary line. The second active area is spaced apart from the second cell boundary line by a second distance. Fins are formed on the first and second active areas. The fins extend in a first direction and parallel to one another in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The first cell boundary line is parallel to the fins. The first distance and the second distance remain constant when a number of the fins on the first and second active areas is changed.

Abstract: A timing analysis method for a digital circuit design, a system and a computer readable storage media thereof are provided. The timing analysis method includes following steps. An integrated circuit (IC) design is obtained, wherein the IC is operated in a plurality of operating modes. A plurality of extracted timing models (ETMs) are respectively generated according to the operating modes of the IC design, wherein each of the ETMs includes a none on-chip variation (NOCV) part and an on-chip variation (OCV) part. The ETMs corresponding to the operating modes are integrated into a NOCV ETM and an OCV ETM, wherein the OCV part of the operating modes is not considered when the NOCV ETM is generated. And, a timing checking of the IC design is analyzed according to the NOCV ETM and the OCV ETM.

Abstract: A method and system to perform physical synthesis in a chip design process using hierarchical wire-pin co-optimization are described. The method includes providing boundary conditions to each of a plurality of macros of the chip design from a unit level controller, the boundary conditions including initial pin locations and an indication of which of the pins are movable pins for each of the plurality of macros, performing macro-level physical synthesis at each of the plurality of macros, and providing feedback to the unit level controller based on the macro-level physical synthesis performed at each of the plurality of macros, the feedback including a proposed new location for the movable pins of each of the plurality of blocks. The method also includes performing hierarchical co-optimization at the unit level controller based on the feedback from each of the plurality of macros to determine locations for the movable pins.

Abstract: A method and system to perform physical synthesis in a chip design process using hierarchical wire-pin co-optimization are described. The method includes providing boundary conditions to each of a plurality of macros of the chip design from a unit level controller, the boundary conditions including initial pin locations and an indication of which of the pins are movable pins for each of the plurality of macros, performing macro-level physical synthesis at each of the plurality of macros, and providing feedback to the unit level controller based on the macro-level physical synthesis performed at each of the plurality of macros, the feedback including a proposed new location for the movable pins of each of the plurality of blocks. The method also includes performing hierarchical co-optimization at the unit level controller based on the feedback from each of the plurality of macros to determine locations for the movable pins.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system for generating flavor profile models are provided. An alpha flavor model is determined. An electrode signal is transmitted to a taste simulator based on the alpha flavor model. User feedback is received. A variance between the alpha flavor model and the user feedback is determined. The variance is compared to a predetermined threshold. In response to determining that the variance is greater than the predetermined threshold, a beta flavor model is generated.

Abstract: Systems and methods are used to display data obtained from a qPCR instrument. Each of two or more samples is probed with a first labeling probe and a second labeling probe. A first data set is received from a qPCR instrument at a first cycle number that includes for each sample a first labeling probe intensity, and a second labeling probe intensity. A second data set is received at a second cycle number that includes for each sample a first labeling probe intensity and a second labeling probe intensity. A first plot of first labeling probe intensity as a function of second labeling probe intensity is created using the first data set. A second plot of first labeling probe intensity as a function of second labeling probe intensity is created using the second data set. The first plot and the second plot are displayed in response to user defined input to provide dynamic and real-time analysis of genotyping data.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for determining the copy number of a chromosome in a fetus in the context of non-invasive prenatal diagnosis. In an embodiment, the measured genetic data from a sample of genetic material that contains both fetal DNA and maternal DNA is analyzed, along with the genetic data from the biological parents of the fetus, and the copy number of the chromosome of interest is determined. In an embodiment, the maternal serum is measured using a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) microarray, along with parental genomic data, and the determination of the chromosome copy number is used to make clinical decisions pertaining to the fetus.

Abstract: Contemplated systems and methods allow for computational genomic analysis using paired-end sequence analysis and split read refinement to thereby identify high-confidence breakpoints associated with high copy numbers and orientation of rearrangements, which is then the basis for full reconstruction of double minutes (DM). In especially preferred aspects, the DM will also include an oncogene or tumor suppressor gene, and/or may be found in blood or blood derived fluids.

Abstract: Ancestry has a significant impact on the major and minor alleles found in each nucleotide position within the genome. Due to mechanisms of inheritance, ancestral-specific information contained within the genome is conserved within members of an ancestry. For this reason, individuals within a specific ancestry are more likely to share alleles in their genomes with other members of the same ancestry. Functionally, the combination of alleles at all positions within a group of individuals defines that group as having a common ancestry. Moreover, the aggregation of differences between alleles at all positions distinguishes one ancestry from another. The genomic similarities and differences between ancestries provides a mechanism to generate reference genomes that are specific for each ancestry.

Abstract: An integrative pathway modeling approach and ranking/evaluating algorithms based on disease-specific pathway models can predict drug efficacy for patients based on their gene expression profiles. A disease-specific pathway model is first constructed with proteins and drugs important to the disease by using computational connectivity maps (C-Maps). Through the pathway model-based ranking algorithm, ideal drugs or optimized drug combination can be discovered for a patient to modulate the gene expression profile of this patient close to those in healthy individuals at pathway-level.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for performing a biological process are provided, wherein the method comprises implementation of at least one unit operation, and wherein the unit operation is defined according to a standardised element structure, the element structure comprising a plurality of functional section blocks, and wherein the section blocks comprise at least one of the group consisting of: imports; parameters; data; physical inputs; requirements; setup; and execution steps.

Abstract: A health management system that provides a display based on vital data acquired from a subject includes: a vital data storage unit that stores a vital data history; an event storage that stores an event history; a display control unit that displays the vital data history in a first format; a designation accepting unit that accepts a designation operation while the vital data history is displayed in the first format; and a specifying unit that specifies a time related to the accepted designation operation and specifies a time range, during which an influence is exerted by an event that influences vital data corresponding to the specified time, based on the event history and predetermined criteria. When the designation operation is accepted, the display control unit displays the vital data history corresponding to the time range specified by the specifying unit in a second format different from the first format.

Abstract: An electronic device for aggregating electronic medical records, in which electronic medical records are aggregated from multiple electronic repositories and displayed as a single set of records. The multiple electronic repositories may store records for a particular patient using varying identifying/access information to facilitate anonymous access to the electronic medical records. Emergency medical services providers may be able to access medical records for a patient using the electronic device after being authenticated as a valid/licensed medical services provider.

Abstract: A system for maintaining and updating patient data that includes: a magnetic card reader; a magnetic card; a memory chip on the magnetic card, where the memory chip stores patient data; and a biometric reader attached to the magnetic card reader. Preferably, the card reader updates patient data stored in the memory chip when the magnetic card is swiped through the magnetic card reader. The card reader may also enable a monetary transaction when the magnetic card is swiped through the magnetic card reader. In one additional feature, the patient data is stored on a remote database, where the patient data on the remote database is updated when the magnetic card is swiped through the magnetic card reader.

Abstract: An online system and software application and method for transmitting and transporting patient medical records at the discretion of the user between the user's personal health records cloud-based system and point of care physician for the express purpose of receiving medical consultation. Additionally, the system provides the ability to capture, retrieve, transport medical records from point of care physician for return to the cloud based personal records based system with automatic self-parsing and population into the user medical records system. The present invention provides total interoperability of patient medical records information between all present EHR/EMH electronic medical records based systems.

Abstract: A social virtual dialysis clinic is provided that simulates social community aspects of a clinic group environment for patients undergoing a medical treatment away from a clinic. The described social virtual dialysis clinic system provides for integrated display devices for medical treatment information functionality, such as for dialysis treatment, with social interaction capabilities among multiple remotely-located patients while the patients are undergoing medical treatments at home or while traveling. Scheduling of the patients as participants in the social virtual dialysis clinic may be performed by a remote computer that receives transmitted information from each of the medical treatment machines performing medical treatments, respectively, on the patients.

Abstract: Embodiments of methods of assessing a diabetes treatment protocol comprise determining a protocol complexity level corresponding to a degree of difficulty of completing the diabetes treatment protocol by utilizing the processor, determining a patient proficiency level corresponding to a skill set of the patient in conducting the diabetes treatment protocol by utilizing the processor, comparing the protocol complexity level to the patient proficiency level via the processor, and providing an output based on the comparison.

Abstract: An automated healthcare integration system generally includes a plurality of residential stations, a clinician station, a data library, and may include emergency response stations. Each residential station includes a residential controller with analytical logic such as artificial intelligence, biometric devices interfaced to the residential controller, a user interface, and a communication interface for communication with the data library and the clinician station. The clinician station includes a clinician server, user interfaces, and a communication interface for communicating with the data library and the residential stations. Data derived from the biometric devices is communicated to and aggregated in the data library. Clinicians can retrieve such data for analysis to determine courses of treatment of the patients. Biometric and/or environmental sensor data indicating a life threatening situation of a patient can cause an alert to be issued to the emergency response station to assist such a patient.

Abstract: When providing a smart phone based multi-patient worklist (SPWL), a smartphone application, or “app,” is provided for nurses or other healthcare providers to plan and coordinate the care of their assigned patients. The SPWL includes time-based and patient-based screens that allow a nurse to determine what needs to be done for a particular patient as well as what needs to be done at a particular time or time range for a group of patients. Navigation between different views, such as zooming in or out to different levels of detail granularity can be performed, e.g., via touchscreen or the like. Through the use of icons, the SPWL can provide optimizing information detail using limited screen space.

Abstract: A telemedicine system including a care coordination software platform allows for patient monitoring at home and connects patients to their medical teams via telemedicine using a HIPAA compliant video portal augmented by remote assisted physical examination, performance of diagnostic testing including labs and x-rays, and provision of appropriate treatment and prescriptions. Medical care is provided at the patient's location without the patient having to travel or spend time in waiting rooms, provides treatment based on objective physical examination data and any appropriate diagnostic testing, and provides validation of patient identity. Healthcare providers are made available via online video encounters to communicate with patients. Allied healthcare workers are dispatched to be in physical proximity to the patient to assist in physical examination, and provide diagnostic data. Providers order appropriate treatments and prescriptions based on examination findings and diagnostics.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system, method and computer readable medium capable of verifying healthcare encounters. In one embodiment, an electronic verification process is described which may utilize geographical information to determine the proximity of a health care worker to the patient during a scheduled healthcare visit. The proximity information may then be compared to a threshold value and an electronic signature screen may be presented to the patient based upon the results of the comparison. In one embodiment, a time stamp may be generated and stored to provide confirmation as to the time that the patient's electronic signature was obtained via the electronic signature screen. Verification information stored by the system may be used to simplify the verification process, hasten payments to healthcare organizations and protect against healthcare fraud.

Abstract: Systems, methods, beds, supports surfaces and machine readable medium for associating beds and support surface of a healthcare facility are disclosed. A surface association system for a healthcare facility may comprise a plurality of beds. The system may further comprise a computing device and a plurality of support surfaces to be placed upon beds of the plurality of beds. The computing device may associate a support surface of the plurality of support surfaces with a bed of the plurality of beds. The computing device may make the association based upon status data received from the plurality of beds and the plurality of support surfaces. The support surface and/or bed to be associated may initiate a surface association request. The computing device, in response to the surface association request, may request performance of one or more actions on the bed and/or support surface to be associated to identify the bed and/or support surface from the beds and support surfaces of the healthcare facility.

Abstract: Methods of selection of health related applications and treatment and diagnosis using health related applications are provided herein. Methods include selection of a first set of health related apps by a physician for use in treatment or diagnosis of a health condition, selection of an app from the first set by the patient with a first portable device. In one aspect, the applications are provided and managed by a service providers and include regulated health related apps. In some methods, the system communications with an insurer so as to indicate to a patient an insurance related attribute associated with each app to facilitate selection by the patient. In another aspect, methods include communication of health data elements obtained with the first portable device to the health service provider for tracking or analysis and subsequent communication between any of the first portable device and the service provider, insurer and physician.

Abstract: Provided is a system for automated medical decision-making. The system may include a first parser configured to parse text associated with medical information sources to obtain medical information and a second parser configured to parse patient data to obtain processed patient data. A processor, in communication with the first parser and the second parser, is configured to structure the medical information to form structured medical metadata in an intelligent medical database. Based on the structured medical metadata, the processor creates a causal network and receives the patient data from patient data sources. When the patient data is parsed by the second parser and the processed patient data is obtained, the processor maps the processed patient data against the causal network and generates the medical decision for the patient based on the mapping.

Abstract: A method of adaptively predicting blood-glucose level by collecting biometric and activity data with a user portable device utilizes a portable computing device carried by a user to collect movement data and biometric data about and from the user. Collected data is processed by a blood glucose prediction formula generation algorithm in order to produce multiple blood glucose level prediction formulas. Based on the activity level measured by the device, a corresponding blood glucose prediction formula is used to predict blood glucose levels for a certain period of time. The prediction formulas recursively provide feedback and change for successive iterations and new formulas are generated as new data is collected.

Abstract: In a method for the assignment of a metadata entry to a medical image data record, a computer executes a method for the assignment of the metadata entry to the medical image data record, and a method for the provision of a trained artificial neural network and the same or another computer executes a method for the provision of the trained artificial neural network.

Abstract: Provided is a similar case search device that can perform a similar case search in which attention is paid to the feature amounts of a plurality of regions of interest. A feature amount calculation unit acquires the feature amount of each of a plurality of regions of interest (ROI), each of which is designated so as to include one or more different target lesions (OL) that are lesions in examination images, in examination data including one or more examination images. An individual similarity calculation unit compares the feature amount of each region of interest (ROI) with a feature amount of a case lesion (CL), which is a lesion in a case image registered in a case, and calculates an individual similarity for each region of interest (ROI). A similar case search unit searches for a similar case on the basis of a plurality of calculated individual similarities.

Abstract: Provided is a similar case search device which rapidly searches for an appropriate similar case on the basis of plural ROIs. An individual similarity calculation unit sets the ROIs and plural case lesions in a case image so as to be in one-to-one correspondence with each other, compares the feature amounts of the ROIs and the feature amounts of the case lesions which correspond to each other, and calculates an individual similarity for each ROI. A total similarity calculation unit calculates a total similarity for only combinations of completely different types, which are combinations of plural ROIs and plural different types of case lesions in the same case, on the basis of plural individual similarities calculated for each of the plural ROIs. A similar case search unit searches for a similar case on the basis of the total similarities corresponding to the combinations of completely different types.

Abstract: A telemedicine system including a care coordination software platform allows for patient monitoring at home and connects patients to their medical teams via telemedicine using a HIPAA compliant video portal augmented by remote assisted physical examination, performance of diagnostic testing including labs and x-rays, and provision of appropriate treatment and prescriptions. Medical care is provided at the patient's location without the patient having to travel or spend time in waiting rooms, provides treatment based on objective physical examination data and any appropriate diagnostic testing, and provides validation of patient identity. Healthcare providers are made available via online video encounters to communicate with patients. Allied healthcare workers are dispatched to be in physical proximity to the patient to assist in physical examination, and provide diagnostic data. Providers order appropriate treatments and prescriptions based on examination findings and diagnostics.

Abstract: Media, methods, and systems provide a platform for monitoring patient health and recommending treatment in a protocolized manner. The protocol is customizable to fit patient and physician needs and the platform is capable of alerting medical staff when treatment is needed, precluding traditional practices of intensive-monitoring.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling or monitoring a healthcare device, including a processor which is specially programmed to process information regarding a healthcare record for an individual and to control or monitor a healthcare device, a receiver which receives a first signal, transmitted from a communication device associated with a healthcare provider and containing information regarding an accessing of a healthcare record of the individual, and receives a second signal containing information for controlling or monitoring an operation of a healthcare device associated with the individual; and a transmitter which transmits a third signal in response to the second signal. The third signal controls an operation or monitors an operation of the healthcare device. The apparatus is specially programmed to obtain and store, in the individual's healthcare record, information measured by or obtained with the healthcare device and to transmit the information measured to the communication device.

Abstract: A portable device capable of communicating with a patient monitoring device is disclosed. The portable device comprises a processor configured to receive medical content presented by the patient monitoring device. The medical content is associated with physiological parameters of a patient monitored using the patient monitoring device. The processor emulates the medical content for presentation. A display of the portable device is configured to present the emulated medical content to the user. The portable device is also configured present guidance information received from the patient monitoring device. The user can access the guidance information for operating the patient monitoring device through the portable device.

Abstract: A telemedicine system including a care coordination software platform allows for patient monitoring at home and connects patients to their medical teams via telemedicine using a HIPAA compliant video portal augmented by remote assisted physical examination, performance of diagnostic testing including labs and x-rays, and provision of appropriate treatment and prescriptions. Medical care is provided at the patient's location without the patient having to travel or spend time in waiting rooms, provides treatment based on objective physical examination data and any appropriate diagnostic testing, and provides validation of patient identity. Healthcare providers are made available via online video encounters to communicate with patients. Allied healthcare workers are dispatched to be in physical proximity to the patient to assist in physical examination, and provide diagnostic data. Providers order appropriate treatments and prescriptions based on examination findings and diagnostics.

Abstract: A telemedicine system including a care coordination software platform allows for patient monitoring at home and connects patients to their medical teams via telemedicine using a HIPAA compliant video portal augmented by remote assisted physical examination, performance of diagnostic testing including labs and x-rays, and provision of appropriate treatment and prescriptions. Medical care is provided at the patient's location without the patient having to travel or spend time in waiting rooms, provides treatment based on objective physical examination data and any appropriate diagnostic testing, and provides validation of patient identity. Healthcare providers are made available via online video encounters to communicate with patients. Allied healthcare workers are dispatched to be in physical proximity to the patient to assist in physical examination, and provide diagnostic data. Providers order appropriate treatments and prescriptions based on examination findings and diagnostics.

Abstract: A telemedicine system including a care coordination software platform allows for patient monitoring at home and connects patients to their medical teams via telemedicine using a HIPAA compliant video portal augmented by remote assisted physical examination, performance of diagnostic testing including labs and x-rays, and provision of appropriate treatment and prescriptions. Medical care is provided at the patient's location without the patient having to travel or spend time in waiting rooms, provides treatment based on objective physical examination data and any appropriate diagnostic testing, and provides validation of patient identity. Healthcare providers are made available via online video encounters to communicate with patients. Allied healthcare workers are dispatched to be in physical proximity to the patient to assist in physical examination, and provide diagnostic data. Providers order appropriate treatments and prescriptions based on examination findings and diagnostics.

Abstract: A telemedicine system including a care coordination software platform allows for patient monitoring at home and connects patients to their medical teams via telemedicine using a HIPAA compliant video portal augmented by remote assisted physical examination, performance of diagnostic testing including labs and x-rays, and provision of appropriate treatment and prescriptions. Medical care is provided at the patient's location without the patient having to travel or spend time in waiting rooms, provides treatment based on objective physical examination data and any appropriate diagnostic testing, and provides validation of patient identity. Healthcare providers are made available via online video encounters to communicate with patients. Allied healthcare workers are dispatched to be in physical proximity to the patient to assist in physical examination, and provide diagnostic data. Providers order appropriate treatments and prescriptions based on examination findings and diagnostics.

Abstract: A telemedicine system including a care coordination software platform allows for patient monitoring at home and connects patients to their medical teams via telemedicine using a HIPAA compliant video portal augmented by remote assisted physical examination, performance of diagnostic testing including labs and x-rays, and provision of appropriate treatment and prescriptions. Medical care is provided at the patient's location without the patient having to travel or spend time in waiting rooms, provides treatment based on objective physical examination data and any appropriate diagnostic testing, and provides validation of patient identity. Healthcare providers are made available via online video encounters to communicate with patients. Allied healthcare workers are dispatched to be in physical proximity to the patient to assist in physical examination, and provide diagnostic data. Providers order appropriate treatments and prescriptions based on examination findings and diagnostics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system for providing a representation of synchronicity of electrical activation of heart tissue. The method includes obtaining a three-dimensional model of electrical activation of the heart. The three-dimensional model includes a mesh with a plurality of nodes, each node having associated therewith a time delay between stimulation of the heart at a stimulation site and activation of the heart at that respective node. For each node a stimulus site is defined at the location of that node. For each node a modified three-dimensional model of electrical activation of the heart resulting from stimulation at that node is determined. For each node a measure for heart activation synchronicity for the heart based on stimulation at that node is determined. A heart synchronicity map is determined representing a three-dimensional model of the heart, indicating at each node the respective measure for heart activation synchronicity.

Abstract: An object investigation and classification system may include an object test system, a data storage system, and a data processing system. The object test system may receive a command to perform at least one action with a test object, perform the at least one action with the test object, and return test information indicative of at least one percept resulting from the at least one action. The data storage system may contain an experience database containing data indicative of multiple classifications and, for each classification, at least one action that was performed with at least one previously-observed reference object having this classification, and at least one percept value that is based in whole or in part on the test information resulting from the at least one action.

Abstract: Provided is a similar case search device that comprehensively considers feature amounts of a plurality of regions of interest. A feature amount calculation unit acquires the feature amount of each of a plurality of regions of interest ROI, each of which is designated so as to include one or more different target lesions OL that are lesions in examination images, in examination data including one or more examination images. An individual similarity calculation unit compares the feature amount of each region of interest ROI with a feature amount of a case lesion CL, which is a lesion in a case image registered in a case, and calculates an individual similarity for each region of interest ROI. A similar case search unit calculates a total similarity on the basis of a plurality of calculated individual similarities and searches for a similar case on the basis of the calculated total similarity.

Abstract: A telemedicine system including a care coordination software platform allows for patient monitoring at home and connects patients to their medical teams via telemedicine using a HIPAA compliant video portal augmented by remote assisted physical examination, performance of diagnostic testing including labs and x-rays, and provision of appropriate treatment and prescriptions. Medical care is provided at the patient's location without the patient having to travel or spend time in waiting rooms, provides treatment based on objective physical examination data and any appropriate diagnostic testing, and provides validation of patient identity. Healthcare providers are made available via online video encounters to communicate with patients. Allied healthcare workers are dispatched to be in physical proximity to the patient to assist in physical examination, and provide diagnostic data. Providers order appropriate treatments and prescriptions based on examination findings and diagnostics.

Abstract: Medicine organizers and methods comprising integrated elements using smart wireless devices to provide assistance to individuals in order to organize or monitor the administration of one or more medications are provided.

Abstract: A pill dispenser is disclosed that includes a housing defining an opening, a pill-dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the opening, a receptacle operatively coupled to the housing, an identifying camera positioned to capture an image of an area adjacent to the housing, and a processor in operative communication with the pill-dispensing mechanism and the identifying camera.

Abstract: Image-hosted data encryption implementations are presented that encrypt and decrypt data within a host image. A bit stream representing a data item and a host image are accessed. The host image has pixels which include one or more color channels that are represented by bits that are interpreted when the host image is rendered and other bits that are not interpreted when the host image is rendered. The bit stream is inserted into the host image by injecting bits into the bits of the one or more color channels not interpreted when the host image is rendered. In this way, the inserted data is not seen when the host image is rendered. Decryption involves extracting bits associated with a bit stream from the bits of the one or more color channels of the host image pixels not interpreted when the host image is rendered, and then reconstructing the bit stream.

Abstract: A utility, typically in the form of a software application, allows an author to record digital media, generate and associate and/or embed unique copyright data with the media, store the media and copyright data locally and remotely, and receive an electronic receipt containing the generated unique copyright data, providing verifiable copyright protection for original works of authorship. Typically, the software application can generate copyright information during the creation of the media. This copyright information can include, for example, a generated unique copyright identifier, author's information such as name and address, device identifier provided by the device as available, device type, and the like. Embodiments of the present invention enhances the author's ability to record media such as video and images by ensuring a verifiable and unique copyright identifier is included with the digital content.

Abstract: A portable apparatus includes a first connector, a memory, and first circuitry. The first connector automatically receives a plurality of content data from a computer. The memory stores the plurality of content data. The first circuitry performs a mutual authentication process with the computer via the first connector, and plays back the plurality of content data. The computer includes second circuitry and a second connector. The first circuitry stores the plurality of content data to a storage medium, and provides a graphical user interface to receive an input identifying a list of the plurality of content data stored in said storage medium that are to be automatically transferred to the portable apparatus. The second connector is configured to transfer the plurality of content data stored in the storage medium to the portable apparatus.

Abstract: Adapting a mobile or other application (“app”) to a partitioned environment is disclosed. In various embodiments, a “secure zone” or other logical partition is created and enforced at least in part by adapting a mobile or other app to behave in a manner required by and/or otherwise associated with the secure zone or other partition and which behavior is or in various embodiments may be different than a native behavior of the mobile or other app as designed and written by an application developer of the app.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a registration unit, a display control unit, a login processing unit, and a restricting unit. The registration unit registers, as user information about a user who can log into the apparatus, user identification information for identifying the user as well as a display name displayed instead of the user identification information. When a list of user information registered is displayed, the display name as for a user whose display name has been registered and the user identification information as for a user whose display name is not registered is displayed. When the display name or the user identification information displayed is selected, login processing is executed through which a user corresponding to the thus selected name or information can log into the apparatus. The restricting unit restricts registration of the display name so that identical names are not displayed on the list of user information.

Abstract: An apparatus for authenticating a user to gain access or entry. A correct final time interval count is associated with execution of a secure system act; it is revealed to or known by the user prior to ending the secure system act. A counter determines a final time interval count representing a number of time intervals from the beginning to the end of the secure system act. A validation unit validates the user as a valid user if the secure system act matches a correct secure system act and the final time interval count matches a correct final time interval count. If both determinations are affirmative the validation unit produces an authentication signal. In turn a control unit generates a control signal that permits access or entry to the user.