Abstract: A system and method for allowing dynamic business oriented systems to execute in multiple run-time environments and on multiple computing platforms. This embodiment is an Enterprise Framework developed to Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) specifications and Web Services specifications but with additional layering of services that isolate the framework from the J2EE implementation and the evolving Web Services specification. This layering of services enables implementation of the framework by technologies other than J2EE or Web Services. The layering also eliminates the mandate that a Web Service has to be XML-based thus allow for a more open and flexible implementation of Non-XML based services.

Abstract: A manufacturing system and method for manufacturing a product include storing product-related information with the product. The product-related information may be stored on one or more tags secured to a portion of the product and may be used to facilitate or control an aspect of manufacturing. During manufacturing, product-related information may be updated, for example, to reflect completion of a manufacturing operation.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, can provide bookmarks for flexible integrated access to media content. A method includes providing a user with access to media content via a first delivery mechanism of multiple delivery mechanisms. Delivery mechanisms include one or more delivery mechanisms that deliver an audio rendering of the media content and one or more that deliver a visual rendering. A request to bookmark a stopping point in the media content is received. A relative position in the media content based on the stopping point is determined and stored. A request for access to the media content via a second delivery mechanism is received. The relative position is received and used to determine a starting point for playback of the media content via the second delivery mechanism. Access to the media content is provided via the second delivery mechanism at the starting point.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, can provide flexible integrated access to media content. A method includes receiving a request for access by a user to media content via a first delivery mechanism of multiple delivery mechanisms. The delivery mechanisms include one or more delivery mechanisms operable to deliver an audio rendering of the media content and one or more delivery mechanisms operable to deliver a visual rendering of the media content. The user is provided with access to the media content via the first delivery mechanism. A request is received from the user for access to the media content via a second delivery mechanism and the user is provided with access to the media content via the second delivery mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating creation and review of content. An accessor accesses content that is to be reviewed. If the review is to be made using media of a type different than the stored content, a converter converts the content into a desired media. And, reviewing of the content is carried out by way of a user interface. When a reviewer elects to add an annotation to the content, the annotation is made by way of the user interface. If the content is reviewed in textual form, the annotation is made by adding text to the reviewed content and, if the content is reviewed in audio form, the annotation is made as an audio annotation. Once annotation is made and review is completed, the content, together with the annotation made thereto, is stored, available for subsequent viewing or further review.

Abstract: A manufacturing system and method for manufacturing a product include storing product-related information with the product during at least one of a time of manufacture and during the life of the part after manufacturing. The product-related information may be stored on one or more tags secured to a portion of the product and may be used to facilitate or control an aspect of manufacturing. During manufacturing, product-related information may be updated, for example, to reflect completion of a manufacturing operation. Product-related information, such as maintenance and warranty information, may also be recorded after manufacturing, such as during the service life of the product.

Abstract: A manufacturing system and method for manufacturing a product include storing product-related information with the product. The product-related information may be stored on one or more tags secured to a portion of the product and may be used to facilitate or control an aspect of manufacturing. During manufacturing, product-related information may be updated, for example, to reflect completion of a manufacturing operation.

Abstract: A method is provided that includes: receiving, by a framework, a request communicated by a source, the request including an associated functionality. The method also includes integrating, by an abstraction layer, a java object into the request such that a generic term associated with the request is generated. The generic term is insulated from the functionality of the request. The generic term is processed within the framework and a response associated with the request is returned to the source.

Abstract: A method is provided that includes: receiving, by a framework, a request communicated by a source, the request including an associated functionality. The method also includes integrating, by an abstraction layer, a java object into the request such that a generic term associated with the request is generated. The generic term is insulated from the functionality of the request. The generic term is processed within the framework and a response associated with the request is returned to the source.