Information processing apparatus and method

A method of security to present an unauthorized user from using a computer, said method comprising the following steps:

• displaying a plurality of words in an authorized user's language;
• recording the user's verbal responses to each of said plurality of displayed words to define to a security word list;
• randomly selecting from said security word list a plurality of words that defines an authorized word list;
• recording a potential user's utterances in response to said authorized list;
• and
• comparing said potential user's utterances of said authorized word list to said authorized user's responses of said authorized word list wherein an authorization is granted or denied to said potential user based on said comparison step.

A computer apparatus comprising:

• a microprocessor:
• at least one output device;
• at least one input device;
• at least one landline modem;
• at least one cellular modem;
• at least one memory storage device;
• a universal communications module having a converter;
• wherein said microprocessor, said at least one output device, said at least one input device, said at least one landline modem, said at least one cellular modem and said universal communications module are integrated with one another to provide an ergonomic interface having multi-functionality and housed together within a portable, mobile case.

A method of universal conversion of one format of communication to another format of communication, said method comprising the steps of:

• Selecting a plurality of communication conversion tools, wherein each of said communication conversion tools has at least one input format and at least one output format;
• Networking said communication conversion tools together such that a conversion matrix is provided, wherein said conversion matrix connects like output formats to like input formats of said communication conversion tools;
• Inputting a communication form;
• Informing said network the communication format of said inputted communication form;
• Choosing an output communication format;
• Matching said input communication form to said output communication format via said matrix;
• Outputting the chosen communication form.