公开(公告)号：US20050138159A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10827165

申请日：2004-04-16

申请人： David Challener ,  Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Mark Davis ,  Howard Locker

发明人： David Challener ,  Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Mark Davis ,  Howard Locker

IPC分类号： G06F9/445 ,  G06F15/173 ,  G06F21/00 ,  H04L9/00

CPC分类号： G06F8/65 ,  G06F21/568

摘要： A client computer is connected via a network to an anti-virus server. A signal from the anti-virus server notifies the client computer that an anti-virus needs to be immediately downloaded from the anti-virus server. The client computer disengages from the network, and re-establishes a link with only the trusted anti-virus server. The anti-virus fix is installed, the client computer re-booted, and the client computer is then allowed to reconnect to the full network. If the client's primary operating system (OS) is infected, a secondary OS in the client computer performs the anti-virus download and execution. The disengagement from the network is performed by applying a filter in a network interface card (NIC) driver by the primary OS, the secondary OS, a service processor (SP), or by a virtual machine manager (VMM), depending on which is available at the client computer.

摘要翻译： 客户端计算机通过网络连接到防病毒服务器。 来自防病毒服务器的信号通知客户端计算机需要立即从防病毒服务器下载防病毒。 客户端计算机与网络脱离联系，并重新建立与唯一可信任的防病毒服务器的链接。 安装了防病毒修复程序，客户端计算机重新启动，然后允许客户端计算机重新连接到完整的网络。 如果客户端的主操作系统（OS）被感染，客户端计算机中的辅助操作系统将执行防病毒下载和执行。 通过由主OS，辅助OS，服务处理器（SP）或虚拟机管理器（VMM）在网络接口卡（NIC）驱动器中应用过滤器来执行从网络的脱离，这取决于哪个是 在客户端计算机上可用。

公开(公告)号：US20050138158A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10744618

申请日：2003-12-23

申请人： David Challener ,  Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Rod Waltermann

发明人： David Challener ,  Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Rod Waltermann

IPC分类号： G06F9/445 ,  G06F15/173

CPC分类号： G06F8/61

摘要： A method and system for downloading software according to an identity of a user. Upon booting up a client computer, the user is automatically directed to a deployment server, which contains a listing of software to which the user is authorized to download and use. The directions to the deployment server are provided by a domain name server, or a domain controller. The software initially loaded onto the client computer is minimal, such that it is easily appended with additional features and programs.

摘要翻译： 一种用于根据用户身份下载软件的方法和系统。 在启动客户端计算机时，用户被自动导向到部署服务器，该部署服务器包含用户被授权下载和使用的软件的列表。 部署服务器的指示信息由域名服务器或域控制器提供。 最初加载到客户端计算机上的软件是最小的，使得它容易附加附加的特征和程序。

公开(公告)号：US20050066033A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-24

申请号：US10669750

申请日：2003-09-24

申请人： Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker

发明人： Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker

IPC分类号： H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F15/173

CPC分类号： H04L67/306 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L69/329

摘要： An apparatus, system, and process are disclosed for dynamically determining a best network service for an electronic computing device. A network query module queries two or more active networks to determine the network characteristics, such as bandwidth, security level, and cost, of each network. A service level module determines a service level associated with each active network. The service level is determined based on an algorithm using the network characteristics of each network. A best network module determines the best network from the active networks based on the service levels of each network, and a network connection module dynamically connects the electronic computing device to the best network. The network selection apparatus may also maintain and use a profile module to store default, user-defined, application, and network profiles. A dynamic switching module may dynamically switch between active networks as the service levels of individual networks are re-evaluated and the network characteristics of each network change.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于动态地确定电子计算设备的最佳网络服务的装置，系统和过程。 网络查询模块查询两个或多个活动网络，以确定每个网络的网络特性，如带宽，安全级别和成本。 服务级别模块确定与每个活动网络相关联的服务级别。 基于使用每个网络的网络特性的算法确定服务水平。 最佳网络模块根据每个网络的服务级别确定来自活动网络的最佳网络，网络连接模块将电子计算设备动态连接到最佳网络。 网络选择装置还可以维护和使用简档模块来存储默认的，用户定义的，应用和网络简档。 动态切换模块可以在重新评估各个网络的服务级别并且每个网络的网络特性发生变化时，在活动网络之间动态切换。

公开(公告)号：US20050165916A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：US10747704

申请日：2003-12-24

申请人： Daryl Cromer ,  Philip Jakes ,  Howard Locker ,  Michael Vanover

发明人： Daryl Cromer ,  Philip Jakes ,  Howard Locker ,  Michael Vanover

IPC分类号： G06F15/177 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56

CPC分类号： H04W76/15 ,  H04W52/0219 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/06 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/22

摘要： A system and method for concurrent WLAN and WPAN wireless modes from a single device is presented. A client uses a Wi-Fi device's infrastructure mode to communicate in a WLAN environment and, during idle WLAN times, uses the Wi-Fi device's adhoc mode to communicate in a WPAN environment. The Wi-Fi device uses a watchdog timer to switch between infrastructure mode and adhoc mode. When the client's Wi-Fi device switches to infrastructure mode, the client's Wi-Fi device uses an infrastructure register and an infrastructure device driver to transfer data over the WLAN environment. Likewise, when the client's Wi-Fi device switches to adhoc mode, the client's Wi-Fi device uses an adhoc register and an adhoc device driver to transfer data over the WLAN environment. The client uses a code shim to act as a virtual device driver at times when either the infrastructure device driver or the adhoc device driver is inactive.

摘要翻译： 提出了一种用于从单个设备并发WLAN和WPAN无线模式的系统和方法。 客户端使用Wi-Fi设备的基础架构模式在WLAN环境中进行通信，并且在空闲WLAN时间期间，使用Wi-Fi设备的自组织模式在WPAN环境中进行通信。 Wi-Fi设备使用看门狗定时器在基础设施模式和自适应模式之间切换。 当客户端的Wi-Fi设备切换到基础架构模式时，客户端的Wi-Fi设备使用基础结构寄存器和基础架构设备驱动程序通过WLAN环境传输数据。 同样，当客户端的Wi-Fi设备切换到自适应模式时，客户端的Wi-Fi设备会使用adhoc寄存器和adhoc设备驱动程序通过WLAN环境传输数据。 在基础设施设备驱动程序或自组织设备驱动程序处于非活动状态时，客户端会使用代码填充作为虚拟设备驱动程序。

公开(公告)号：US20090089808A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US11865051

申请日：2007-09-30

申请人： Howard Locker ,  David Challener ,  Daryl Cromer ,  James S. Rutledge ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  James J. Thrasher ,  Michael Vanover

发明人： Howard Locker ,  David Challener ,  Daryl Cromer ,  James S. Rutledge ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  James J. Thrasher ,  Michael Vanover

IPC分类号： G06F9/44

CPC分类号： G06F1/3225 ,  G06Q10/107

摘要： Arrangements for permitting incoming mail to be transferred from a WAN Drive to a notebook computer hard drive under conditions that are not stressful to the hard drive. Preferably, a WAN card is configured to wake a notebook when mail capacity is full or close to full. Mail is then preferably moved from the flash drive to the hard drive, subject to verification that this will not overly stress the hard drive. In a variant embodiment, the WAN card may preferably be configured to wake a notebook when mail is received at all. Again, mail is then preferably moved from the flash drive to the hard drive, subject to verification that this will not overly stress the hard drive. Once mail is moved to the hard drive, the system preferably runs an embedded email program that allows the user to employ an existing VPN infrastructure.

摘要翻译： 允许接收邮件在不受硬盘驱动器压力的条件下从WAN驱动器传输到笔记本电脑硬盘驱动器的安排。 优选地，WAN卡被配置为当邮件容量已满或接近满时唤醒笔记本电脑。 然后，邮件最好从闪存驱动器移动到硬盘驱动器，经验证，这不会过度强调硬盘驱动器。 在一个变型实施例中，WAN卡优选地被配置成完全在接收到邮件时唤醒笔记本电脑。 再次，邮件优选地从闪存驱动器移动到硬盘驱动器，经过验证，这不会过度强调硬盘驱动器。 一旦邮件移动到硬盘驱动器，系统最好运行嵌入式电子邮件程序，允许用户使用现有的VPN基础设施。

公开(公告)号：US20070240216A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-11

申请号：US11394657

申请日：2006-03-31

申请人： Frances O'Sullivan ,  Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Robert Gamble ,  Howard Locker ,  Rod Walterman

发明人： Frances O'Sullivan ,  Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Robert Gamble ,  Howard Locker ,  Rod Walterman

IPC分类号： G06F12/14

CPC分类号： H04L63/145 ,  G06F21/53 ,  G06F21/566 ,  H04L51/00

摘要： Hypervisors are a new technology in the industry that enable multiple Operating Systems to co-exist on a single client. The use of a hypervisor provides a novel approach to email virus protection. The hypervisor is able to fire up an Operating System on demand, for a specific purpose, or have it running from the powering of the computer. A second Operating System can be provided as a donor Operating System that acts as a scratch area or scratch pad. Emails sent to the recipient are opened under the donor Operating System, or the “Scratch OS”. Once the email activities are complete, the “Scratch OS” can be discarded. Thus, any damage that may be caused by an email virus would be nil, and further the User Operating System would be undamaged. This method would be effective in precluding any damage that a virus may have done.

摘要翻译： 管理程序是行业中的一项新技术，可使多个操作系统在单个客户端上共存。 使用虚拟机管理程序提供了一种新颖的电子邮件病毒保护方法。 管理程序能够根据需要启动操作系统，用于特定目的，或者从计算机的电源运行。 可以提供第二个操作系统作为供应商操作系统，作为刮擦区域或便笺板。 发送给收件人的电子邮件将在捐赠者操作系统或“Scratch OS”下打开。 一旦电子邮件活动完成，“Scratch OS”就可以被丢弃。 因此，可能由电子邮件病毒引起的任何损害将为零，并且用户操作系统将进一步损坏。 这种方法将有效地排除病毒可能造成的任何损害。

公开(公告)号：US20060185015A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11057804

申请日：2005-02-14

申请人： Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Mark Davis ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Springfield

发明人： Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Mark Davis ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Springfield

IPC分类号： G06F12/14

CPC分类号： G06F21/575 ,  G06F21/56 ,  G06F2221/2115 ,  H04L63/1433 ,  H04L63/145

摘要： A method and system is described for a wireless client computer to be connected via an access point to a network only if the wireless client computer has executed all requisite anti-virus programs. Where necessary, a signal from the access point notifies an anti-viral program server that an anti-virus needs to be immediately downloaded to the wireless client computer. An anti-virus fix is installed on the wireless client computer, and a full session is then initiated between the wireless client computer and a wireless network via the access point.

摘要翻译： 如果无线客户端计算机已经执行了所有必要的防病毒程序，则描述了一种无线客户端计算机通过接入点连接到网络的方法和系统。 必要时，来自接入点的信号通知反病毒程序服务器需要立即将防病毒下载到无线客户端计算机。 在无线客户端计算机上安装了防病毒修复程序，然后通过接入点在无线客户端计算机和无线网络之间启动完整会话。

公开(公告)号：US20060085648A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10967762

申请日：2004-10-16

申请人： Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Springfield

发明人： Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Springfield

IPC分类号： H04L9/00

CPC分类号： H04L63/083

摘要： A method that restricts a user's access to critical data on a client and network by requiring renewal of a client's lease for accessing the network by an administrative utility of the network during each login by a user to the client. A user/client logon policy is created for each user and/or each client and stored at the lease server. The lease server executes a utility that utilizes the policies to control whether a user is allowed to access a particular client on the network. User access to the client and ultimately the network is only provided when the lease term is renewed for the client (and user). When a lease term is not renewed/extended, the user is blocked from accessing the client system.

摘要翻译： 一种通过在用户每次登录到客户端期间通过网络的管理实用程序要求更新用于访问网络的客户端的租赁来限制用户对客户端和网络上的关键数据的访问的方法。 为每个用户和/或每个客户端创建用户/客户端登录策略并存储在租赁服务器。 租赁服务器执行利用策略来控制是否允许用户访问网络上的特定客户端的实用程序。 仅当为客户端（和用户）更新租用期限时，才提供对客户端和最终网络的用户访问。 当租赁期不更新/扩展时，用户被阻止访问客户端系统。

公开(公告)号：US20060085625A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10967821

申请日：2004-10-18

申请人： Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Jan Janick ,  John Karidis ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Springfield

发明人： Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Jan Janick ,  John Karidis ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Springfield

IPC分类号： G06F15/177

CPC分类号： G06F8/63 ,  G06F2221/2143

摘要： An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for autonomically disposing a computer such as a workstation. The computer's local persistent storage medium is configured with pre-boot image which is configured with a set of functional modules that facilitate disposal or recycling of the computer to the next user. The disposal and recycle methods are automated, require minimal user intervention, and facilitate moving configuration options and data to a different computer. The entire process may execute from the pre-boot image on the computer's local persistent storage medium without ever booting the primary operating system.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于自动地布置诸如工作站的计算机的装置，系统和方法。 计算机的本地持久存储介质被配置有预引导映像，其被配置有一组功能模块，这些功能模块便于将计算机处理或再循环到下一个用户。 处置和回收方法是自动化的，需要最少的用户干预，并且便于将配置选项和数据移动到不同的计算机。 整个过程可以从计算机本地持久存储介质上的预引导映像执行，而无需引导主操作系统。

公开(公告)号：US20050081118A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：US10683242

申请日：2003-10-10

申请人： Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Richard Dayan ,  Howard Locker

发明人： Richard Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Richard Dayan ,  Howard Locker

IPC分类号： G06F11/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G06F11/0784 ,  G06F11/0748 ,  G06F11/079 ,  G06F11/0793

摘要： A data processing system service includes enabling the system to perform diagnostic processing in response to a system failure and enabling the system to perform corrective action during the automated diagnostic processing to attempt to resolve the system failure. The service further includes configuring the system to generate a trouble ticket containing information characterizing the system failure and any attempted corrective action regardless of whether the corrective action was successful in resolving the system failure. The system may be further enabled to forward the trouble ticket to an external database for analysis and to access the external database to determine whether the detected failure has been encountered previously. The system may be partitioned into two partitions including a diagnostic partition. The system boots to the diagnostic partition following a failure or in response to a request from a user.

摘要翻译： 数据处理系统服务包括使系统能够响应于系统故障执行诊断处理，并使系统能够在自动诊断处理期间执行校正动作以尝试解决系统故障。 该服务还包括配置系统以生成包含表征系统故障的信息和任何尝试的纠正措施的故障单，而不管纠正措施是否成功解决系统故障。 还可以进一步使系统将故障单转发到外部数据库进行分析，并访问外部数据库，以确定先前是否遇到检测到的故障。 该系统可以被划分成包括诊断分区的两个分区。 系统在发生故障或响应用户的请求后，引导到诊断分区。