Abstract:
In one aspect a method includes: detecting an initial input indicating a user selection disabling touch input for a touch input device of an information handling device; providing a dialog box to a user offering an opportunity to provide an appropriate input confirming the initial input; responsive to expiration of a predetermined time, reverting back to a default mode wherein touch input is enabled; and responsive to receiving a confirming input prior to the expiration of the predetermined time, disabling touch input on the touch input device of the information handling device. Other aspects are described and claimed.
Abstract:
Devices, methods and products are described that provide for recording an unauthorized event, such as rooting, on an information handling device. One aspect provides a method comprising determining whether at least one unauthorized event has occurred on an information handling device; setting at least one unauthorized event flag stored on the information handling device responsive to an unauthorized event; and allowing external access to the at least one unauthorized event flag. Other embodiments and aspects are also described herein.
Abstract:
Systems, methods and products are described that provide homepage re-assignment. One aspect includes displaying a default homepage desktop view from among a plurality of scrollable desktop views; receiving user input via a user input device; opening a homepage re-assignment utility responsive to receiving said user input, said homepage re-assignment utility including a display indicating one or more desktop views selectable as a new homepage; and responsive to receiving a user input indicating a selection of a desktop view as a new homepage, changing a default homepage setting to a desktop view selected as a new homepage. Other embodiments are described.
Abstract:
In a hypervisor-based computing system, each guest operating system (GOS) is associated with multiple plug-in modules, with each module being configured to execute a respective function. The hypervisor also includes plug-in modules mirroring those of the GOS to provide for enhanced functionality on a module-by-module basis.
Abstract:
An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for securely authorizing changes to a transaction restriction. A security module securely stores encryption keys for a payment instrument. The payment instrument electronically transacts payments and includes a transaction restriction. An authentication module receives an authentication from a user of the payment instrument. The security module validates the authentication with a first encryption key. In addition, the security module authorizes a change to the transaction restriction using a second encryption key if the authentication is valid. The security module resides on a computer that the user designates as authorized to validate the authentication.
Abstract:
A method for protecting Security Accounts Manager (SAM) files within a Windows® operating system is disclosed. A SAM file encryption key is generated by encrypting a SAM file via a syskey utility provided within the Windows® operating system. The SAM file encryption key is then stored in a virtual floppy disk by selecting an option to store SAM file encryption key to a floppy disk under the syskey utility. A blob is generated by performing a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Seal command against the SAM file encryption key along with a value stored in a Performance Control Register and a TPM Storage Root Key. The blob is stored in a non-volatile storage area of a computer.
Abstract:
A method, system and computer program product for securing decrypted files in a shared environment. A filter driver in a kernel space may be configured to control service requests to encrypted files stored in a shared area, e.g., a shared directory on a disk unit, accessible by multiple users. The filter driver may receive a service request to open an encrypted document in the shared area issued from an authorized user. Upon receiving the encrypted data, the filter driver may decrypt the encrypted data. The filter driver may subsequently store the decrypted data in a file in a non-shared area, e.g., a non-shared directory. The non-shared area may be accessible only by the authorized user that requested access to the encrypted file. By storing the decrypted data in a file in the non-shared area, a file once decrypted may be protected in a file sharing environment.
Abstract:
I/O control modules (25-29) include a timer bus (71, 72) which may be segmented anywhere along its length. As a result, the channels (86, 87) are partitioned by each timer bus (71, 72) into separate blocks of channels (86, 87) which are provided with access to different timebases by their respective timer bus (71, 72). The channels within one timer bus block (e.g. 86) can be used to perform different function(s) with the potential for no loss of resolution because each channel in a timer bus block (e.g. 86) can concurrently receive the same timebase value from its corresponding timer bus (71). In one embodiment, one end of each timer bus (71, 72) is delineated by a master timer bus control channel (61, 63), and the other end of the timer bus is delineated by a slave timer bus control channel (62, 64).
Abstract:
A vehicle bumper includes an elongated shell member for attachment to an end portion of a vehicle. An impact member is received within the shell member for limited lateral sliding movement and is biased outwardly through an elongated opening in the shell member. A coil spring biases the impact member outwardly from the shell member and a shock absorber dampens lateral movement of the impact member. An air bag is received in an outwardly opening elongated cavity in the impact member and is inflatable upon a severe impact. A resilient cover which surrounds the impact member and encloses the air bag includes a pair of inwardly extending elongated ribs in frictional engagement with a pair of parallel grooves provided in an outer portion of the impact member. The cover has a padded outer portion for absorbing minor impacts and is released from engagement with the impact member upon inflation of the air bag. An air spoiler may be secured to the shell member.
Abstract:
A data processor having an integral timer including a clock generator producing a specific frequency output comprises a counter chain having an input and output thereof for supplying a fixed frequency divide function. A programmable prescaler couples the clock generator output to the counter chain input for providing a predetermined divisor input to the counter chain. A postscaler operates in consonance with the programmable prescaler coupled to the counter chain output for providing a timer output compensated for the predetermined divisor input. In operation, the timer output has a frequency bearing a constant relationship to the clock generator output frequency independent of the predetermined divisor input of the programmable prescaler.