Network security device and method for protecting a computing device in a networked environment
    1.
    发明申请
    Network security device and method for protecting a computing device in a networked environment 有权
    用于在网络环境中保护计算设备的网络安全设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060095965A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-04

    申请号:US10978236

    申请日:2004-10-29

    CPC分类号: H04L63/1441

    摘要: A network security module for protecting computing devices connected to a communication network from security threats is presented. The network security module is interposed, either logically or physically, between the protected computer and the communication network. The network security module receives security information from a security service. The security information comprises security measures which, when enforced by the network security module, protect the computer from a security threat to the computer. The network security module implements the security measures by controlling the network activities between the protected computer and the network. The network security module also temporarily implements security patches until corresponding patches are installed onto the protected computer.

    摘要翻译: 提出了一种用于保护连接到通信网络的计算设备免受安全威胁的网络安全模块。 网络安全模块在逻辑上或物理上介于受保护的计算机和通信网络之间。 网络安全模块从安全服务接收安全信息。 安全信息包括安全措施,当由网络安全模块执行时,其保护计算机免受对计算机的安全威胁。 网络安全模块通过控制受保护的计算机和网络之间的网络活动来实现安全措施。 网络安全模块还临时实施安全补丁,直到相应的修补程序安装到受保护的计算机上。

    Business method for pay-as-you-go computer and dynamic differential pricing
    2.
    发明申请
    Business method for pay-as-you-go computer and dynamic differential pricing 审中-公开
    现金付费计算机的业务方法和动态差异定价

    公开(公告)号:US20060165005A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-27

    申请号:US11006837

    申请日:2004-12-08

    IPC分类号: H04J1/16 H04J3/14

    CPC分类号: G06Q30/06 G06Q30/0284

    摘要: A system for supplying computers with little or no upfront payment has a service provider, a computer, and an optional funding account. The computer is adapted to render itself substantially useless unless provisioned by the service provider. The service provider has a capability to collect funds from the user and to provide the data necessary for continued operation of the computer. Cryptographic means may be employed to generate and receive the data necessary for continued operation of the computer. The computer's self-imposed sanctions may include slowed operation, reduced graphics capability, limited communication, and limited access to peripherals.

    摘要翻译: 用于提供几乎没有或没有预付款的计算机的系统具有服务提供商,计算机和可选的资金账户。 除非由服务提供商提供,否则该计算机适于使其本身基本上无用。 服务提供商有能力从用户那里收集资金并提供计算机持续运行所需的数据。 可以使用加密手段来生成和接收计算机的继续操作所需的数据。 计算机的自制制裁可能包括操作速度减慢,图形能力下降,通信有限以及对外设的访问受限。

    System and method for maintaining persistent state data
    5.
    发明申请
    System and method for maintaining persistent state data 有权
    用于维护持久状态数据的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060139069A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-29

    申请号:US11020329

    申请日:2004-12-22

    IPC分类号: H03L7/00

    CPC分类号: G06F1/30 G06F11/1441

    摘要: A system and method for maintaining persistent data during an unexpected power loss uses a memory controller and a supplemental power source. An entity running on the computer, for example, an application program, a utility, the operating system or other entity, may identify data for preservation using an application program interface. The application program interface may be provided by the memory controller. A sensor determines when an unexpected power loss has occurred and signals the memory controller. Using power from the supplemental power source, i.e. a battery or capacitor, the memory controller copies the identified data to a non-volatile memory. The memory controller may set a flag to indicate that preserved data is available for later recovery.

    摘要翻译: 在意外的功率损耗期间维护持久数据的系统和方法使用存储器控制器和补充电源。 在计算机上运行的实体,例如应用程序,实用程序,操作系统或其他实体,可以使用应用程序接口识别用于保存的数据。 应用程序接口可以由存储器控制器提供。 传感器确定何时发生意外的功率损耗并向存储器控制器发出信号。 使用来自补充电源(即,电池或电容器)的电力,存储器控制器将识别的数据复制到非易失性存储器。 存储器控制器可以设置标志以指示保留的数据可用于稍后的恢复。

    Maintaining and managing metering data for a subsidized computer
    6.
    发明申请
    Maintaining and managing metering data for a subsidized computer 有权
    维护和管理补贴计算机的计量数据

    公开(公告)号:US20060184590A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-17

    申请号:US11057266

    申请日:2005-02-14

    IPC分类号: G06F17/30

    摘要: A method and apparatus for saving, retrieving, and adjusting metering data uses information about the period between saves of the metering data to non-volatile memory and other information, for example, a number of recovery events experienced by the computer. Adjusting the retrieved metering data according to the number of recovery events may discourage attempts by a subscriber to time power interruptions in an effort to advantageously use the metering data restoration process. Similarly, the time between saves of the metering data may be altered to help thwart such timing attacks. Information about the time between saves, or the period of the save cycle, may also be stored with the metering data for use in the metering data restoration process.

    摘要翻译: 用于保存,检索和调整计量数据的方法和装置使用关于计量数据保存到非易失性存储器和其他信息(例如计算机经历的许多恢复事件)之间的周期的信息。 根据恢复事件的数量调整检索的计量数据可能阻止用户尝试计时电力中断,以便有利地使用计量数据恢复过程。 类似地,可以改变计量数据的保存之间的时间以帮助阻止这种定时攻击。 关于保存之间的时间或保存周期的时间的信息也可以与计量数据一起存储以用于计量数据恢复处理。