Showing papers on "Guard (information security) published in 2002"

System and method for incrementally distributing a security policy in a computer network

Abstract: A system and method for generating an updated version of, or reconstructing a previously enforced version of, a local client security policy stored in an application guard. To update a local security policy, a policy manager distributes a change (or an accumulation of changes) to the currently enforced version of the security policy through a network to the application guard. The application guard uses the distributed change to update the currently enforced version of the local client security policy. To reconstruct a previously enforced version of a local security policy, the policy manager generates a reversing delta equal to the reverse of the change (or accumulation of changes) from the previously enforced version to the currently enforced version of the security policy, and distributes the reversing delta through the network to the application guard. The application guard applies the distributed reversing delta to the currently enforced version of the local client security policy to reconstruct the previously enforced version of the security policy.

System for automatic recognizing licence number of other vehicles on observation vehicles and method thereof

Abstract: The present invention relates to system for automatic reconizing licence number of other vehicles on observation vehicles and method thereof. After being loaded the system for automatic recognizing with the camera on the police patrol cars, guard cars and taxis, then the licence number of driving or parked vehicles is identified by the camera. Finally, after certificating whether those numbers are forgery or not, etc., settle them if there are said problems about the vehicles. According to the present invention, the required sum which is occurred from missing or wanted vehicles can be lowered, and it is helpful to preventing from crimes not by inspecting vehicles, but by grasping the problems of the being observed vehicles directly.

Quick-detachable blade guard mounting structure

Abstract: A quick-detachable blade guard mounting structure. The structure includes a mounting frame, a holding down member defining with one side of the mounting frame, a gap, a blade guard holder member insertable into the gap, a stop device adapted for stopping the blade guard holder member in the gap, a lever pivoted to the holding down member and adapted for moving between a first position to unlock the blade guard holder member and a second position to lock the blade guard holder member.

Human guard enhancing multiple site integrated security system

Abstract: A guard enhancing multiple site, readily scalable security system combines human-based security personnel with a diverse array of fixed and movable electronic security enhancing components, and numerous modes of communications between said components, including hard wired and wireless applications. The security related components include event sensors, identification tracking for people and things, access control devices, security guard wearable computers and hand held computers as well as embedded data processing control and communications systems, with all sensors and sites capable of being monitored by a designated headquarters through checkpoint data processing components and base station components. The security system provides better trained security guards, who are more alert and responsive, and more closely supervised and easily scheduled, enhanced financial monitoring, more accurately paid and expensed security services, better archived and reported security related events, as well as being better coordinated with public agencies, enhanced safety, and readily upgraded and integrated with existing and future technologies. The primary goal of the system configuration is to make human security guard tour tasks planned, controlled, monitored, recorded and paid in a highly efficient and effective manner.

Combination needle assembly and needle safety guard

Abstract: A safety guard adapted for use with a Huber needle assembly that includes a main body, a pair of butterfly wings extending outwardly from the main body and a needle.

Fast positioning of limited-visibility guards for the inspection of 2D workspaces

Abstract: This paper presents a novel method for deciding the locations of "guards" required to visually inspect a given 2D workspace. The decided guard positions can then be used as control points in the path of a mobile robot that autonomously inspects a workspace. It is assumed that each of the guards (or the mobile robot that visits the guard positions in some order) is equipped with a panoramic camera of 360 degrees field of view. However, the camera has limited visibility, in the sense that it can observe with sufficient detail objects that are not further than a predefined visibility range. The method seeks to efficiently produce solutions that contain the smaller possible number of guards. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method is computationally efficient and that, although suboptimal, decides a small number of guards.

Pivotal guards for power hand tools with rotating discs

Abstract: Guards for covering rotating discs of power hand tools wherein said guard includes a movable guard for covering a normally exposed portion of a disc and which is pivotably mounted relative to a body of the power tool such that the it is movable from a first covering position in a plane substantially parallel to a rotational plane of the disc to a second withdrawn position in which the movable guard extends generally transversely to the rotational plane of the disc thereby allowing maximum disc coverage yet permitting disc use in restricted spaces.

Guard tour system incorporating a positioning system

Abstract: A guard tour system comprising a computer running a computer program that enables a variety of electronic hardware components to function as the guard tour system. It is contemplated that the computer program be multi-user and/or network compatible. The electronic hardware includes one or more touch button readers, or one or more positioning system receivers (such as a global or local positioning system receiver), or both; one or more downloaders for use with the touch button readers and global positioning system receivers; and optionally a plurality of touch memory buttons located along a guard tour. Each touch memory button includes preprogrammed information specific to its particular location. As a guard or night watchman progresses through the guard tour he or she either obtains a global positioning system location reading manually or automatically or reads the information stored within each touch memory button or both, using a hand-held, battery operated reader. The Global Positioning System allows for collection of various guard positioning information.

Application of guard traces with vias in the RF PCB layout

Abstract: In this paper we discuss the effect of the guard traces with vias on the function of the parallel double microstrip lines in the PCB layout. The structure of the parallel double microstrip line is treated as a symmetrical network with 4 ports, simulation on the S parameters is processed; from the S parameters we can analyze the effect of the guard trace, then get the conclusion that the guard trace with vias is helpful to decrease the coupling strength between the double micro-strip lines.

Protective device for a hand machine tool

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective device (33) for a hand machine tool, particularly for a sanding hand machine tool, comprising a protective guard (40). Said protective guard is provided for at least partially enclosing a rotating tool in a radial direction. The protective device is also equipped with a guiding means for guiding the protective guard (40) along a workpiece (30) and with a fixing device for fixing the protective guard (40) to the hand machine tool. According to the invention, the guiding means is connected to the protective guard (40) in a rotationally fixed manner, and the protective guard (40) is mounted in a manner that enables it to move in relation to the fixing device.

Method and system for managing computer network and non-network activities

Abstract: A management system comprises a network and a managed area, wherein a managed device, located in a managed area, performs a predefined process outside the network. The managed device may be connected to the network, and is assigned or characterized by network information that allows the managed device to communicate over the network. The management system comprises a guard manager, adapted to monitor a status of the managed device relating to the predefined process, and an environment in the managed area. The management device further includes a management device connected to the network and the guard manager, which uses the network information of the managed device to manage a state of the managed device on the network, and manages the guard manager.

System for providing firewall to a communication device and method and device of same

Abstract: A system for providing security in a computing network. The system has a server for distributing policies to be implemented by firewall devices in the network. The firewall devices provide hardware implemented firewalls to communication devices making network connections. The system has logic to allow a connection to be made to the network via a communication device at a node provided the firewall device is at that node. Therefore, the firewall device must be in the system for a connection to be established via the communication device. Additionally, the system is configured to cause data transferred by the communication device to be processed by the firewall.

Guard mesh for noise isolation in highly integrated circuits

Abstract: A methodology of creating integrated circuits with improved noise isolation is presented. The circuitry of an integrated circuits is separated into noise generating circuit blocks and noise sensitive circuit blocks. N-type and P-type diffusion guard rings are placed around each of the circuit blocks. Substantially overlying the N-type and P-type diffusion guard rings are power supply meshes which are intimately in contract with the guard rings below through spaced apart vias. The power supply meshes not only supply power for the circuit blocks, but also reverse-bias the diffusion guard rings for improved noise isolation.

Guard railing arrangement for tankers

Abstract: A guard railing arrangement on a tanker which extends, when in an erect position, along both sides of a walk way extending along a top of a tank of the tanker. The guard railing is supported so as to be foldable when not in use and there are described arrangements adjacent access ladders to enable the railing to be raised prior to use. Further described are arrangements of struts to assist in support of the railing structure and modifications to make the guard railing appropriate for a hard back tank as well as other forms of tank.

Extending Mobile Security Robots to Force Protection Missions

Abstract: : The Mobile Detection Assessment Response System (MDARS) is a joint Army-Navy development effort to field mobile robots at Department of Defense (DoD) sites for physical security and automated inventory missions MDARS was initiated in 1989 to improve the effectiveness of a shrinking guard force, but was quickly expanded to address the intensive manpower requirements associated with accounting for high-dollar and critical DoD assets, Two types of autonomous platforms patrol inside warehouses (Interior) and outside of storage facilities (Exterior), carrying payloads for intruder detection, inventory assessment, and barrier assessment. The MDARS console for command and control is based upon the Multiple Resource Host Architecture (MRHA), which allows a single human guard to oversee and monitor up to 255 platforms and/or unmanned sensors, Recent improvements to satisfy mission requirements for physical security have expanded the system capabilities to enable force-protection missions in tactical situations, Rapid-prototyping approaches have facilitated investigations into aiming and firing less-than-lethal weapons on an unmanned platform, deployment of a marsupial capability to carry smaller robots, and seamless all-digital communication between unmanned sensors and unmanned ground and air vehicles, This paper provides an overview of the MDARS evolutionary development approach (using mobile robots and fixed sensors) for both physical security and force protection missions Special treatment is provided on feedback from developmental tests at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, and operational tests at Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna PA,

Electronically-operable door strike with guard clip, springless solenoid and face plate

Abstract: An electronically-operable door strike employing a guard clip for deterring picking of the locking mechanism therein, a springless solenoid designed to avoid the undesirable build-up of residual magnetism and which incorporates air gaps for dissipating heat, thus prolonging the useful life of the solenoid, and a face plate for mounting the strike into a door jamb.

Case knife with multiple position blade guards

Abstract: A case knife (1, 101), generally consists of a pair of substantially symmetrical handle shells (13, 112). A single edge razor blade B is removably supported in one end of the handle formed by these handle shells. Each handle shell includes two moving parts—a guard (10, 110) and a thumb or finger operable button (5, 105). Each such guard, when paired with a substantially identical guard of the other handle half shell, flanks the otherwise protruding sharp edge of the razor blade. Each guard can move independently to expose a protruding corner of the razor blade. The operable button is mounted on an axle or lug (14, 103) that passes from the inside of a handle shell, through to its outside surface. This axle is in turn fixed to a cam follower (20, 120) mounted on the inside of each shell.

All-purpose expert management system

Abstract: The present invention provides a smart all-purpose expert management system, which integrates a global positioning system, a digital remote monitoring system, the Internet, and various kinds of communication networks like the satellite communication network, the public switch telephone network, and the mobile phone system. The smart all-purpose expert management system can provide all-purpose personal life real-time services for the user. The service items include global personal safety guard, home safety guard, personal exclusive database management, personal life secretary, global communication service of single telephone number, communication group setting, and so on.

Smart all-purpose expert management system

Abstract: The present invention provides a smart all-purpose expert management system, which integrates a global positioning system, a digital remote monitoring system, the Internet, and various kinds of communication networks like the satellite communication network, the public switch telephone network, and the mobile phone system. The smart all-purpose expert management system can provide all-purpose personal life real-time services for the user. The service items include global personal safety guard, home safety guard, personal exclusive database management, personal life secretary, global communication service of single telephone number, communication group setting, and so on.

Guard plate and safety anchor

Abstract: A guard plate and safety anchor for securing a portable ladder and protecting the edge of a roof from mechanical forces generated by the weight of the user and the ladder, including a rigid flat plate sized for installation between a roof and a roof covering and having a mechanism for attaching the plate to the roof and a recess for receiving the ladder.

Saw chain having drive link with guard feature

Abstract: A saw chain for a chain saw including alternating center and side link pairs with certain of said side links being cutting links and certain of said center links preceding said cutting links having guard portions to inhibit kick back. Said guard portions including a forward and rearward guard portion, the rearward guard portion in overlapping relation with a depth guide of the cutting link. A relief spacing between the guard portions facilitates chip carriage and the guard portions cooperatively form a ramp to guide wood being cut over and onto the depth gauge for controlling the depth of cut taken by the cutting link.

The American Home Guard: The State Militia in the Twentieth Century

Abstract: Since colonial times Americans have used the militia to maintain order during both war and peacetime. Barry M. Stentiford tells the story of these militia units - variously called home guards, State Guard, National Guard Reserve, and State Defense Forces. Stentiford traces the evolution of the militia over the past century, demonstrating its transformation from an amalgamation of state units into the National Guard. Ironically, the National Guard made the creation of other militia forces necessary during periods of war, as the home guards were organized to fill the vacuum left when the National Guard was called up. Stentiford analyzes the challenges faced by State Guards as they built their new militia with leftover men and material. He also examines the role of the State Guard: providing relief during disasters, providing military training for future draftees, and broadening participation in military units during wartime by giving a role to men who, because of their age or occupation, could not join the federal forces. Today modern state militias must define a role for themselves in a society that increasingly views them as anachronistic. They must also compete with so-called unorganized militias for the title of true heir to the American militia tradition.

Access control and monitoring guard-device e.g. for large restaurant and cafeteria facilities, uses biometric data detecting device operating in conjunction with guard-device

Abstract: An access monitoring/guard-device has at least one device for ascertaining biometric data (2), in particular of finger prints, of ear prints, of the iris of the eye, and/or of the face or sections thereof. The device for detecting biometric data (2) functions directly or indirectly in conjunction with the guard-device. An Independent claim is included for a method of operating a guard-device.

Baseball catcher's foot and toe guard

Abstract: A baseball catcher's leg guard comprises a wrap-around foot guard configured to extend down the sides of a catcher's foot to protect the foot and limit lateral movement of the foot guard.

Letting Our Guard Down: Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality in Planning History

Abstract: In the early twentieth century, when the modern planning movement was in its adolescence, practitioners from a broad range of backgrounds came together to form the American City Planning Institute. It was a heady time for the emerging profession. The fifty-two charter members, who included engineers, architects, civic reformers, landscape architects, real estate developers, and academics, may only have agreed on one premise: that some kind of planning had to be implemented to bring order to the nation’s burgeoning metropolises. What that planning would encompass they hotly contested. Some advocated beautification and redesign to bring social and aesthetic order to suburbs and cities. Others argued for the ongoing and efficient management of municipal design and policy to support economic development. A third contingent promoted social survey and related reform work in a conception of planning focused on achieving more equitable social and physical conditions in the nation’s cities. There were still other voices as well. As the new profession moved from adolescence to maturity, however, the debates mostly subsided. By the late 1920s, the planning profession had achieved a degree of consensus about both its purpose and its practices, and that consensus held for most of the remaining twentieth century. At the heart of the mature profession is a narrower goal: applying professional expertise to guide and manage the processes of metropolitan development, especially through manipulation of the physical landscape. The key locations for learning and practicing planning also crystallized as the profession evolved. Accredited university schools of planning that administer standardized curricula and methods became the primary venue for training professional planners, while modern city governments served as their primary employers.

Cab enclosure construction

Abstract: A system, particularly suited for after market applications, for enclosing an overhead guard with window and prehung door assemblies. The window and door assemblies are arranged with portions that overlie outer surfaces of the guard and portions engageable with inner surfaces of the guard to retain the respective assemblies in place on the guard. The retaining structure of each of the assemblies extends through original vision or ingress/egress openings in the guard so that installation is simplified and structural alteration of the guard is avoided.

Management device, method and system

Abstract: A management system comprises a managed device, located in a managed area, wherein the managed device can be connected to a network and assigned network information that enables the managed device to communicate over the network. The management system further comprises a guard manager, configured to guard the managed area against unauthorized access, and a management device, which manages the guard manager and uses the network information of the managed device to manage the managed device. The management system can provide a variety of security levels in managing the managed area, and can read access information from an information recordable medium to allow access to the managed area and modification of the security level of the managed area.

Plant biology: on guard.

Abstract: Microorganisms that infect plants must suppress their hosts' defence mechanisms before they take up residence. But some plants use molecular guards to sense when they are being manipulated by pathogens.

Door safety guard

Abstract: A door safety guard utilizes two interconnected elongated members, one positioned on each side of a door and resting along a length of the door surface and the adjacent frame. Elastic bands are used to interconnect the two elongated members. Hinges may be used to secure the elastic bands to the elongated members.

Multiple chip guard rings for integrated circuit and chip guard ring interconnect

Abstract: An integrated circuit having structure for isolating circuit sections having at least one differing characteristic. The structure includes a chip guard ring for each circuit section having the at least one differing characteristic. Providing multiple chip guard rings allows for isolation of circuit sections and prevention of ionic contamination, but without increased expense and size. In addition, it is practicable with any IC. The invention also may include an interconnect for electrical connectivity about a chip guard ring.