METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HANDLING SAFETY CRITICAL ERRORS

A device for operating an apparatus comprising a first controller configured to be controlled by a first control signal, a second controller configured to be controlled by a second control signal, a control unit operatively connected to the first controller and the second controller, wherein the first controller and the second controller are both configured to operate the apparatus.

Standby operation with additional micro-controller

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a low-power micro-controller unit having both a standby micro-controller optimized for low power consumption and a main micro-controller optimized for high performance. A power supply is coupled to the main micro-controller and the standby micro-controller. The power supply provides power to one or more of the low-power, standby micro-controller and the high performance, main micro-controller by separate power supply paths, depending on system needs. The separate power supply paths allow the main micro-controller and the standby micro-controller operate independent of each other. During a low-power standby operating mode, power can be disconnected to the main micro-controller, while providing power to the standby micro-controller, thereby eliminating the leakage current associated with the large number of transistors in the main micro-controller, while still retaining the computational capabilities of the standby micro-controller.

STANDBY OPERATION WITH ADDITIONAL MICRO-CONTROLLER

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a low-power micro-controller unit having both a standby micro-controller optimized for low power consumption and a main micro-controller optimized for high performance. A power supply is coupled to the main micro-controller and the standby micro-controller. The power supply provides power to one or more of the low-power, standby micro-controller and the high performance, main micro-controller by separate power supply paths, depending on system needs. The separate power supply paths allow the main micro-controller and the standby micro-controller operate independent of each other. During a low-power standby operating mode, power can be disconnected to the main micro-controller, while providing power to the standby micro-controller, thereby eliminating the leakage current associated with the large number of transistors in the main micro-controller, while still retaining the computational capabilities of the standby micro-controller. 1. A micro-controller unit configured to operate in a normal operating mode and a standby operating mode , comprising:a main micro-controller configured to process data during the normal operating mode;a standby micro-controller configured to output a wake-up signal upon detection of a predetermined event; anda power supply coupled to the main micro-controller and the standby micro-controller by separate power supply paths and configured to selectively provide power to the main micro-controller based upon the wake-up signal;wherein during the standby operating mode, the main micro-controller is operated in a reduced leakage state having reduced computational capabilities and power is provided to the standby micro-controller, thereby reducing leakage currents associated with transistors in the main micro-controller, while retaining computational capabilities of the standby micro-controller.2. The micro-controller unit of claim 1 , wherein the reduced leakage state is achieved by selectively ...

INTELLIGENT ADVICE AND PAYMENT ROUTING ENGINE

Methods, apparatus and systems include an intelligent decision engine that analyzes data associated with the payment card accounts of a consumer along with other information regarding a particular transaction, and then provides a recommendation to a cardholder concerning which payment card account(s) to use to maximize value. In an embodiment, a processor receives service call data associated with a purchase transaction, determines that a cardholder is a registered smart preferences user, and accesses smart preferences cardholder profile data. The processor then determines a recommendation of at least one payment card account to select for use in the purchase transaction, and transmits the recommendation to a device for consideration and selection of a payment card account by the cardholder. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a processor, service call data associated with a purchase transaction;determining, by the processor, that a cardholder associated with the purchase transaction is a registered smart preferences user;accessing, by the processor, smart preferences cardholder profile data which includes preferences data, digital wallet data including cardholder product data, and cardholder benefits data;determining, by the processor, based on the preferences data, the cardholder product data, and the cardholder benefits data, a recommendation of at least one payment card account to select for use in the purchase transaction; andtransmitting, by the processor, the recommendation to a device for consideration and selection of a payment card account by the cardholder.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , prior to transmitting the recommendation:determining, by the processor, that the cardholder granted permission to transmit payment card account data associated with a best choice payment card account recommendation directly to a merchant; andtransmitting, by the processor, the best choice payment card account data to the merchant to consummate the purchase ...

INTELLIGENT SHOPPING CART SERVICE

Disclosed are methods, apparatus and systems for providing an intelligent shopping cart service that operates to alert a consumer when a product or service is not aligned with the consumer's preferences, criteria or requirements before a purchase transaction is consummated. In some embodiments, a consumer device includes a processor that stores intelligent shopping cart software in a memory, and that uses the intelligent shopping cart software to detect product or service identification data when a consumer adds a product or service to a shopping cart. The processor then determines, based on the product or service identification data, that the product or service is a mismatch when compared to predetermined consumer preferences, criteria or requirements. An alert indication is then provided to the consumer via an output component before a purchase transaction is consummated. 1. A method comprising:storing, by a processor in a memory, intelligent shopping cart software;detecting, by the processor running the intelligent shopping cart software, product or service identification data when a consumer adds a product or service to a shopping cart;determining, based on the product or service identification data, that the product or service is a mismatch with at least one of predetermined consumer preferences data, criteria data or requirements data; andproviding, by the processor via an output component, an alert indication before a purchase transaction is consummated.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing claim 1 , by the processor via the output component claim 1 , an indication of at least one replacement product or service.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein providing an indication comprises at least one of providing at least one universal resource indicator (URL) associated with a replacement product or service and providing a description of at least one replacement product or service associated with a merchant.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein ...

Systems and Methods for Use in Deploying Applications in Different Regions

Systems and methods are provided for use in deploying an application to one or more different regions. One exemplary method includes selecting, at a deployment device, a stack defining the application. The stack includes metadata and incorporates at least one user interface and at least one application programming interface (API). The exemplary method further includes adapting, by the deployment device, the selected stack to a region based on the metadata and the region; and deploying the application to be accessible to at least a consumer in said region. 1. A system for use in deploying payment network applications to different regions , the system comprising:a data structure including multiple service stacks, each service stack incorporating at least one user interface component and at least one application programming interface (API); and receive a selection of one of the multiple service stacks, the one service stack representative of an application;', 'identify a region, based on a location of the deployment device, of implementation for the application;', 'adapt the selected service stack to the identified region, in response to the selection of the service stack; and', 'deploy the application, based on the configured service stack, to the region, whereby the application is suitable for use by a consumer in said region., 'a deployment device in communication with the data structure and configured, by executable instructions, to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a data center in communication with the deployment device claim 1 , via at least one network claim 1 , the data center including the at least one API for said selected service stack; andwherein the deployment device is configured, in order to adapt the selected stack, to link the at least one user interface component to the at least one API based on the identified region.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the data center is located within said identified region.4. The system of claim 1 , ...

METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR SECURELY AUTHENTICATING A PERSON DEPENDING ON CONTEXT

Methods, apparatus and systems are described for securely authenticating a person at an appropriate level of security depending on context without having to enter any passwords. In some embodiments, a meta-wallet processor receives a request for user authentication from a user device which includes a meta-wallet identifier, an entity identifier, a context identifier and user biometric data and/or user personal assets data, and/or user social media data. The meta-wallet processor determines that the user is registered meta-wallet user and is engaging in a predetermined type of activity, selects an authentication protocol, determines that the user biometric data and/or user personal assets data, and/or user social media data matches stored personal meta-wallet data and satisfies the authentication protocol, and then transmits a user authentication confirmation message to one of the user device and an entity computer associated with the entity identifier. 1. A method comprising:receiving, by a meta-wallet processor from a user device, a request for user authentication comprising a meta-wallet identifier, an entity identifier, a context identifier and at least one of user biometric data, user personal assets data, and user social media data;determining, by the meta-wallet processor based on the meta-wallet identifier and the context identifier, that the user is a registered meta-wallet user and is engaging in a predetermined type of activity;selecting, by the meta-wallet processor, an authentication protocol based on the type of activity;determining, by the meta-wallet processor, that the at least one user biometric data, user personal assets data, and user social media data matches stored personal meta-wallet data associated with the registered meta-wallet user and satisfies the authentication protocol; andtransmitting, by the meta-wallet processor to at least one of the user device and to an entity computer associated with the entity identifier, a user authentication ...

Method and device for handling safety critical errors

A device for operating an apparatus comprising a first controller configured to be controlled by a first control signal, a second controller configured to be controlled by a second control signal, a control unit operatively connected to the first controller and the second controller, wherein the first controller and the second controller are both configured to operate the apparatus.

Intelligent advice and payment routing engine

Intelligent advice and transaction handling systems and methods. An embodiment includes a merchant device, a merchant server computer, a consumer mobile device, and a smart preferences computer having a decision engine operably connected to a storage device. The storage device stores instructions configured to cause the decision engine to receive service call data associated with a purchase transaction, and determine that a cardholder associated with the purchase transaction is a registered smart preferences user. The process includes accessing smart preferences cardholder profile data, determining a recommendation including at least a first choice payment card account and a second choice payment card account, and then transmitting the first choice payment card account data to the merchant device for purchase transaction processing when the cardholder profile data includes a permission indication. However, the recommendation is transmitted to the cardholder device when the permission indication is not found.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS PROVIDING ASSET CONFORMATION AND/OR VALUATION FOR A CUSTOMER MAKING A PURCHASE

According to some embodiments, an asset confirmation platform may receive transaction information about a purchase being made by a customer from a merchant. Responsive to the received transaction information, the asset confirmation platform may automatically determine a monetary value of at least one asset owned by the customer. The asset might be associated with, for example, stocks owned by the customer in a trading account. An indication associated with the monetary value of the asset may then be transmitted. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, at an asset confirmation platform, transaction information about a purchase being made by a customer from a merchant;responsive to the received transaction information, automatically determining, by a computer processor of the asset confirmation platform, a monetary value of at least one asset owned by the customer; andtransmitting an indication associated with the monetary value of the asset.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one asset includes stocks owned by the customer and said determining includes exchanging information with a trading account platform associated with the customer.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising claim 2 , prior to said receiving:receiving registration information associated with the customer, the registration information including a trading account identifier associated with the customer; andstoring the received registration information.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one asset includes at least one of: (i) bonds claim 1 , (ii) a retirement account claim 1 , (iii) a business claim 1 , (iv) a vehicle claim 1 , and (v) real estate.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transaction information is associated with a credit card network.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transaction information is associated with an online purchase.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the online purchase is associated with at least one of: (i) an electronic shopping cart ...

IDENTIFICTION CARD HAVING A PLURALITY OF IMAGES

According to some embodiments, an identification card may be provided with a processor, coupled to a substantially card-shaped body, executing an operating system. A substantially planar display device may also be coupled to the card-shaped body and communicate with the processor to provide visual information to a cardholder. A storage unit, coupled to the card-shaped body and in communication with the processor, may store a plurality of image files. According to some embodiments, execution of the operating system results in a selection of one of the image files to be provided on the display device. 1. An identification card , comprising:a substantially card-shaped body;a processor, coupled to the card-shaped body, executing an operating system;a substantially planar display device coupled to the card-shaped body and in communication with the processor to provide visual information to a cardholder; anda storage unit, coupled to the card-shaped body and in communication with the processor, to store a plurality of image files, wherein execution of the operating system results in selection of one of the plurality of image files to be provided on the display device.2. The identification card of claim 1 , whereinsaid selection is based at least in part on: (i) a season of year, (ii) a day of year, (iii) a day of week, and (iv) a time of day.3. The identification card of claim 1 , wherein said selection is based at least in part on location information.4. The identification card of claim 1 , further comprising:a wireless communication device coupled to the card-shaped body and in communication with the processor, wherein said selection is based at least in part on information received via the communication device.5. The identification card of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of image files are received via the wireless communication device.6. The identification card of claim 4 , wherein information received via the wireless communication device is used to provide claim 4 , ...

VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET DEVICE AND PAYMENT METHOD

A virtual reality headset device is disclosed. The virtual reality headset device comprises: a secure storage configured to store a tokenized account identifier for a payment card account; an interface configured to enable to virtual reality headset to couple to at least a first communication device and a second communication device; a computer processor; and a data storage device, the data storage device storing instructions operative by the processor to: generate a first transaction authorization request using the tokenized account identifier for the payment card account; send the first transaction authorization request over a communication network via the first communication device; generate a second transaction authorization request using the tokenized account identifier for the payment card account; and send the second transaction authorization request over a communication network via the second communication device. 1. A virtual reality headset device comprising:a secure storage configured to store a tokenized account identifier for a payment card account;an interface configured to enable the virtual reality headset device to couple to at least a first communication device and a second communication device;a computer processor; and generate a first transaction authorization request using the tokenized account identifier for the payment card account;', 'send the first transaction authorization request over a communication network via the first communication device;', 'generate a second transaction authorization request using the tokenized account identifier for the payment card account; and', 'send the second transaction authorization request over a communication network via the second communication device., 'a data storage device, the data storage device storing instructions operative by the processor to2. The virtual reality headset device according to claim 1 , further comprising a virtual reality display configured to display virtual reality images to a ...

METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR SECURELY AUTHENTICATING A PERSON DEPENDING ON CONTEXT

Systems, methods and apparatus are described for securely authenticating a user at an appropriate level of security depending on context. A system embodiment includes a meta-wallet system platform, a user mobile device, and a plurality of entity computers. A meta-wallet processor receives a user authentication request from a user mobile device including a meta-wallet identifier, an entity identifier, a context identifier, and at least one of user biometric data, user personal assets data, and user social media data. The meta-wall processor then determines that the user is a registered meta-wallet user, defined at least one security protocol, and is engaging in a predetermined type of activity. A security protocol is then selected, and a determination made that a combination of personally identifiable assets data and user biometric data and/or user social media data matches stored data and satisfies the security protocol. The meta-wallet processor then transmits a user authentication confirmation message to the user mobile device and/or to an entity computer. 1. A user authentication services system comprising:a meta-wallet system platform;a user mobile device configured for communication with the meta-wallet system platform; anda plurality of entity computers associated with a plurality of entities, the entity computers configured for communication with the meta-wallet system platform; receive, via the communication device from a user mobile device, a user authentication request comprising a meta-wallet identifier, an entity identifier associated with an entity device, a context identifier, and at least one of user biometric data, user personal assets data, and user social media data;', 'determine, based on the meta-wallet identifier and the context identifier, that the user is a registered meta-wallet user, that the user defined at least one security protocol, and that the user is engaging in a predetermined type of activity defined by the context identifier;', ' ...

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLER DEVICES HANDLING FAULT EVENTS

A controller chip includes a first cluster including one or more first controller units, a first power supply grid, a first clock tree structure to supply one or more clock signals, and at least a first power supply input. A second cluster includes one or more second controller units, a second power supply grid, a second clock tree structure to supply one or more clock signals, and at least a second power supply input. A monitoring cluster includes a monitoring circuit configured to: monitor the power supply and the clock signal supply of each of the first cluster and second cluster, and in the event of determining at least one of a power supply failure or a clock signal supply failure in one cluster of the first cluster or the second cluster, indicate the failure to the other cluster to take one or more actions. 1. A controller chip , comprising:a first cluster comprising one or more first controller units, a first power supply grid configured to power the one or more first controller units, a first clock tree structure configured to supply one or more clock signals to the one or more first controller units, and a first power supply input configured to provide power to the first cluster;a second cluster comprising one or more second controller units, a second power supply grid configured to power the one or more second controller units, a second clock tree structure configured to supply one or more clock signals to the one or more second controller units, and a second power supply input configured to provide power to the second cluster; and monitor the first power supply input and the first clock tree structure of the first cluster, and the second power supply input and the second clock tree structure of the second cluster; and', 'in response to determining a power supply failure and/or a clock signal supply failure in one of the first cluster and the second cluster, indicate the determined power supply failure and/or the determined clock signal supply failure to ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE TRANSACTION USING NET WORTH ESTIMATE

Systems and methods for permitting a consumer to consummate a purchase transaction when the purchase transaction amount exceeds an available credit limit and that consumer has assets to cover the overage amount. Thus, in some embodiments a net worth confirmation platform receives transaction information, transmits the transaction information to an Issuer financial institution (FI), receives an indication from the Issuer FI that the that the transaction is unauthorized, and determines that at least one business rule applies to the transaction and an overage amount. The net worth confirmation platform also determines a net worth estimate of the consumer based on at least one asset of the consumer, and transmits a transaction authorization message to the merchant when the business rule(s) is or are satisfied. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, at a net worth confirmation platform, transaction information comprising payment account information and a transaction amount concerning a purchase transaction of a customer;transmitting the transaction information to an Issuer financial institution (FI);receiving, by the net worth confirmation platform, an indication from the Issuer FI that the that the transaction is unauthorized;determining, by the net worth confirmation platform, that at least one business rule applies to the transaction, and an overage amount based on an available credit amount of the customer's payment account and the transaction amount;determining, by the net worth confirmation platform, a net worth estimate of the customer based on at least one asset of the customer; andtransmitting, by the net worth confirmation platform, a transaction authorization message to the merchant for the purchase transaction when the at least one business rule is satisfied based on the net worth estimate of the customer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the customer's payment account comprises one of a credit card account claim 1 , a debit card account claim 1 , a bank ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING MERCHANT SATISFACTION

A system comprising a database comprising authorization data and clearing data from transactions carried out at a plurality of merchants, the authorization data comprising a plurality of transaction records, each transaction record comprising a payment card identifier, a merchant identifier, a transaction identifier, a time/date, and an authorization transaction amount; the clearing data comprising a plurality of transaction identifiers and a corresponding plurality of clearing transaction amounts. The system also comprises a gratuity calculation component in communication with the database. The gratuity calculation component is configured to: generate, from the authorization data and the clearing data, a table of matched transaction identifiers by comparing at least a subset of the transaction identifiers of the transaction records to the plurality of transaction identifiers of the clearing data; and for the matched transaction identifiers, generating gratuity data by computing respective differences between the corresponding clearing transaction amounts and authorization transaction amounts. 1. A system , comprising:a database comprising authorization data and clearing data from transactions carried out at a plurality of merchants over a payment network, the authorization data comprising a plurality of transaction records, each transaction record comprising a payment card identifier, a merchant identifier, a transaction identifier, a time and date, and an authorization transaction amount; the clearing data comprising a plurality of transaction identifiers and a corresponding plurality of clearing transaction amounts; anda gratuity calculation component in communication with the database, the gratuity calculation component being configured to:generate, from the authorization data and the clearing data, a table of matched transaction identifiers by comparing at least a subset of the transaction identifiers of the transaction records to the plurality of transaction ...

On-chip noise reduction and power consumption distribution for a radar system

A radar system may include a set of analog components to perform one or more radio frequency (RF) operations during an active radar phase of the radar system. The radar system may include a set of digital components to perform one or more digital processing operations during at least a digital processing phase of the radar system. The one or more digital processing operations may be performed such that performance of the one or more digital processing operations does not overlap performance of a substantive portion of the one or more RF operations.

Securely authenticating a person depending on context

Methods, apparatus and systems for securely authenticating a person depending on context

Methods, apparatus and systems are described for securely authenticating a person at an appropriate level of security depending on context without having to enter any passwords. In some embodiments, a meta-wallet processor receives a request for user authentication from a user device which includes a meta-wallet identifier, an entity identifier, a context identifier and user biometric data and/or user personal assets data, and/or user social media data. The meta-wallet processor determines that the user is registered meta-wallet user and is engaging in a predetermined type of activity, selects an authentication protocol, determines that the user biometric data and/or user personal assets data, and/or user social media data matches stored personal meta-wallet data and satisfies the authentication protocol, and then transmits a user authentication confirmation message to one of the user device and an entity computer associated with the entity identifier.

Virtual reality headset device and payment method

A virtual reality headset device is disclosed. The virtual reality headset device comprises: a secure storage configured to store a tokenized account identifier for a payment card account; an interface configured to enable to virtual reality headset to couple to at least a first communication device and a second communication device; a computer processor; and a data storage device, the data storage device storing instructions operative by the processor to: generate a first transaction authorization request using the tokenized account identifier for the payment card account; send the first transaction authorization request over a communication network via the first communication device; generate a second transaction authorization request using the tokenized account identifier for the payment card account; and send the second transaction authorization request over a communication network via the second communication device.

Microcontroller and power management integrated circuit application clustering for safe state management

Systems, methods, and circuitries are provided for controlling a microcontroller (MCU) on a per-application basis. A control system includes a microcontroller unit (MCU) including a first application group and a second application group. The first application group includes at least one hardware component not associated with the second application group. The control system includes a power management integrated circuit (PMIC). The PMIC includes monitoring circuitry configured to monitor the first application group to detect a first application group fault condition and monitor the second application group to detect a second application group fault condition. Based on the monitoring, the PMIC provides a first reset signal to the first application group that does not reset the second application group or provides a second reset signal to the second application group that does not reset the first application group.

Methods and systems for determining merchant satisfaction

A system comprising a database comprising authorization data and clearing data from transactions carried out at a plurality of merchants over a payment network, the authorization data comprising a plurality of transaction records, each transaction record comprising a payment card identifier, a merchant identifier, a transaction identifier, a time and date, and an authorization transaction amount; the clearing data comprising a plurality of transaction identifiers and a corresponding plurality of clearing transaction amounts. The system also comprises a gratuity calculation component in communication with the database. The gratuity calculation component is configured to: generate, from the authorization data and the clearing data, a table of matched transaction identifiers by comparing at least a subset of the transaction identifiers of the transaction records to the plurality of transaction identifiers of the clearing data; and for the matched transaction identifiers, generating gratuity data by computing respective differences between the corresponding clearing transaction amounts and authorization transaction amounts.

Method for Regulating the Lambda Value of an Internal Combustion Engine

The invention relates to a method for regulating the lambda value of an internal combustion engine with a catalytic converter for subsequently treating the exhaust gases of the internal combustion engine, with a binary lambda probe, which is mounted upstream from the catalytic converter and which senses the composition of the exhaust gases. According to the invention, the lambda set value is superimposed with a lean/rich amplitude. This lean/rich amplitude has an integral component and a discontinuous component leading back to the lambda set value. When a change that differs from the change in the exhaust gas composition caused by the lean/rich amplitude is detected, the coefficient of the integral component is modified and/or a discontinuous component is added to the integral component or subtracted therefrom.

Verfahren zur regelung des lambda-wertes einer brennkraftmaschine

Verfahren zur Regelung des Lambda-Wertes einer Brennkraftmaschine mit einem Katalysator zur Nachbehandlung der Abgase der Brennkraftmaschine, mit einer vor dem Katalysator angeordneten binären Lambda-Sonde (6) zur Sensierung der Abgaszusammensetzung, bei dem der Lambda-Sollwert mit einer Mager-/Fett-Amplitude überlagert wird, wobei die Mager-/Fett- Amplitude einen Integralanteil (I) und einen auf den Lambda-Sollwert zurückführenden Sprunganteil (P) aufweist, wobei bei dem Erkennen einer von der durch die Mager-/Fett-Amplitude erzeugten Änderung der Abgaszusammensetzung abweichenden Änderung (D) der Koeffizient des Integralanteils (I) geändert wird und/oder ein Sprunganteil (P) auf den Integralanteil ad-diert oder subtrahiert wird.

Systems, devices, and methods for controller devices handling fault events

A controller chip includes a first cluster including one or more first controller units, a first power supply grid, a first clock tree structure to supply one or more clock signals, and at least a first power supply input. A second cluster includes one or more second controller units, a second power supply grid, a second clock tree structure to supply one or more clock signals, and at least a second power supply input. A monitoring cluster includes a monitoring circuit configured to: monitor the power supply and the clock signal supply of each of the first cluster and second cluster, and in the event of determining at least one of a power supply failure or a clock signal supply failure in one cluster of the first cluster or the second cluster, indicate the failure to the other cluster to take one or more actions.

Systeme, vorrichtungen und verfahren für steuerungsvorrichtungen, die fehlerereignisse behandeln

Steuerungschip (100), der Folgendes aufweist:einen ersten Cluster (110a), der eine oder mehrere erste Steuerungseinheiten (120a), ein erstes Leistungsversorgungsnetzwerk (130a), das eingerichtet ist, um die eine oder mehreren ersten Steuerungseinheiten (120a) mit Leistung zu versorgen, eine erste Taktbaumstruktur, die eingerichtet ist, um eines oder mehrere Taktsignale an die eine oder mehreren ersten Steuerungseinheiten (120a) bereitzustellen, und wenigstens einen ersten Leistungsversorgungseingang (140a), der eingerichtet ist, um Leistung an den ersten Cluster (110a) bereitzustellen, aufweist;einen zweiten Cluster (110b), der eine oder mehrere zweite Steuerungseinheiten (120b), ein zweites Leistungsversorgungsnetzwerk (130b), das eingerichtet ist, um die eine oder mehreren zweiten Steuerungseinheiten (120b) mit Leistung zu versorgen, eine zweite Taktbaumstruktur, die eingerichtet ist, um eines oder mehrere Taktsignale an die eine oder mehreren zweiten Steuerungseinheiten (120b) bereitzustellen, und wenigstens einen zweiten Leistungsversorgungseingang (140b), der eingerichtet ist, um Leistung an den zweiten Cluster (110b) bereitzustellen, aufweist;einen Überwachungs-Cluster (200), der sich von dem ersten Cluster (110a) und dem zweiten Cluster (110b) unterscheidet und der einen Überwachungsschaltkreis (210) aufweist, der zu Folgendem eingerichtet ist:Überwachen der Leistungsversorgung und der Taktsignalversorgung sowohl des ersten Clusters (110a) als auch des zweiten Clusters (110b);im Falle des Ermittelns eines Leistungsversorgungsfehlers und/oder eines Taktsignalversorgungsfehlers in dem ersten Cluster (110a) oder dem zweiten Cluster (110b), Anzeigen des festgestellten Leistungsversorgungsfehlers und/oder eines Taktsignalversorgungsfehlers an den jeweils anderen von dem ersten Cluster (110a) und dem zweiten Cluster (110b), um eine oder mehrere Handlungen zu übernehmen.

Methods, apparatus and systems for securely authenticating a person depending on context

Methods, apparatus and systems are described for securely authenticating a person at an appropriate level of security depending on context without having to enter any passwords. In some embodiments, a meta-wallet processor receives a request for user authentication from a user device which includes a meta-wallet identifier, an entity identifier, a context identifier and user biometric data and/or user personal assets data, and/or user social media data. The meta-wallet processor determines that the user is registered meta-wallet user and is engaging in a predetermined type of activity, selects an authentication protocol, determines that the user biometric data and/or user personal assets data, and/or user social media data matches stored personal meta-wallet data and satisfies the authentication protocol, and then transmits a user authentication confirmation message to one of the user device and an entity computer associated with the entity identifier.