Abstract:
A program and method for detecting and preventing the unauthorized remote access of a computer camera by determining whether the camera is activated, and scanning applications to determine if the activation is authorized, and if it is not authorized, then the user is alerted.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for the selective placement of carbon nanotubes on a particular surface. In particular, the present invention provides a method in which self-assembled monolayers formed on an unpatterned or patterned metal oxide surface are used to attract or repel carbon nanotubes from a dispersion containing the same. In accordance with the present invention, the carbon nanotubes can be attracted to the self-assembled monolayers so as to be attached to the metal oxide surface, or they can be repelled by the self-assembled monolayers bonding to a predetermined surface other than the metal oxide surface containing the self-assembled monolayers.
Abstract:
Certain embodiments described herein provide methods and systems for archiving data over long periods of time, monitoring data archive storage condition, and preventing the loss of archived data. One exemplary embodiment provides a method of monitoring media storage that comprises receiving a piece of content for storage in a content archive system and storing the piece of content on a long-term storage medium of the content archive system. The method further comprises checking the long-term storage medium to determine a measure of condition of the long-term storage medium. This checking of the long-term storage medium occurs according to a checking policy, such as a spot checking policy. The method may also comprise automatically migrating the piece of content to another long-term storage medium when the measure of the condition of the long-term storage medium exceeds a threshold value.
Abstract:
The invention allows the wearer to easily retain and locate the optics in various positions on the bridge of the nose to enable viewing through different optical field depths as in the case of tri-focals and other progressive lenses. Another benefit of soft hooks is the prevention of the glasses being dislodged due to moisture such as sweat, and sudden movement such as in sports or working activities. The design focusses on the invention being able to apply to eyeglass arms of various shapes and thicknesses including readers, sunglasses and fashionable straight arms. A unique feature is the simple attachment of the invention as a result of the voids between entry and exit points for the prevention of a ‘caterpillar’ effect. The design facilitates robust positional locational stability on the frame arms, but still allows adjustment for varying positioning needs.