Abstract:
The present invention concerns methods and apparatus for implementing context-dependent security for files and other computer system resources. In particular, methods and apparatus of the present invention implement context-based permissions that are used in context-dependent file security. In examples of the present invention, the context-based permissions may allow access to a file only when an attempt to access the file is made at a certain time of day, or from an authorized computer system, or from a computer having a certain application program installed. In general terms, the context-based permissions may specify time, location and application information that either alone or in combination may be used to restrict access to a file.
Abstract:
In a first aspect of the present invention, methods and apparatus implement graphical user interfaces for interactively specifying service level agreements used to regulate delivery of services to, for example, computer systems An interactive graphical user interface allows a user to see the effects of varying values of service delivery variables on the level of service achievable in a particular service delivery context In a second aspect, methods and apparatus of the present invention provision resources required for service delivery In the second aspect, the methods and apparatus of the present invention select a service delivery model dependent on context The selected service delivery model is used to provision resources that will be required during service delivery In a third aspect, methods and apparatus of the present invention monitor compliance with a service level agreement dupng a service delivery event.
Abstract:
In a first aspect of the present invention, methods and apparatus implement graphical user interfaces for interactively specifying service level agreements used to regulate delivery of services to, for example, computer systems. An interactive graphical user interface allows a user to see the effects of varying values of service delivery variables on the level of service achievable in a particular service delivery context. In a second aspect, methods and apparatus of the present invention provision resources required for service delivery. In the second aspect, the methods and apparatus of the present invention select a service delivery model dependent on context. The selected service delivery model is used to provision resources that will be required during service delivery. In a third aspect, methods and apparatus of the present invention monitor compliance with a service level agreement during a service delivery event. In instances where a given service delivery does not comply with service level attributes specified in a controlling service level agreement, the methods and apparatus of the present invention take corrective action.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods, apparatus and systems for a coupon service facilitated by a coupon service bureau that manages the easy creation and exchange of targeted coupons created by users ( 150, 160 ) and other coupon associates. Moreover, immediate coupon information may be provided at the store using coupon devices that notify users ( 140, 170 ) about product information and the best discounts that are available at the current store or further advantages available at other stores ( 110 ).
Abstract:
A system (and software facility, method and programmable storage device) for automatically configuring a portable device, includes an electronic unit for electronically determining a physical location of the portable device, a module for retrieving the location configuration information corresponding to the physical location determined, and a module for configuring the portable device based on the information contained in the location configuration.
Abstract:
In a first aspect of the present invention, methods and apparatus implement graphical user interfaces for interactively specifying service level agreements used to regulate delivery of services to, for example, computer systems An interactive graphical user interface allows a user to see the effects of varying values of service delivery variables on the level of service achievable in a particular service delivery context In a second aspect, methods and apparatus of the present invention provision resources required for service delivery In the second aspect, the methods and apparatus of the present invention select a service delivery model dependent on context The selected service delivery model is used to provision resources that will be required during service delivery In a third aspect, methods and apparatus of the present invention monitor compliance with a service level agreement du.pi.ng a service delivery event.