Abstract: An electronic product code information service (EPCIS) interface is provided, where the EPCIS interface is capable of allowing one or more accessing applications residing on a variety of systems and associated with a plurality of enterprises to receive EPC-related data. Also provided is an enterprise profile for each enterprise that is allowed to receive the EPC-related data. An enterprise is authenticated based on its enterprise profile. A query is performed to generate a result set that is within an extent permitted by access authorization associated with the authenticated enterprise. The result set is then provided to the EPCIS accessing application of that enterprise.

Abstract: The present description refers in particular to a computer-implemented method, a computer system, and a computer program product. The method may comprise providing authentication enforcement at resource level by specifying at design time at least one authentication key for at least one data storage unit of a resource. A request may be received at a server from a requester through a client to access the resource. Authentication of the requester may be enforced through the at least one authentication key at the at least one data storage unit of the resource.

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems and methods for executing a customized business process in a business process framework are described herein. A user selection of a solution type corresponding to a business process is received from a user interface. In response to the user selection, a query is executed to retrieve application types and corresponding sub-application types from a business logic stored in a database. Configurable attributes are generated based upon the application types and the corresponding sub-application types. Based upon the application types, the sub-application types and the configurable attributes, the business process is customized to create a customized business process. Based upon a configuration information, a user input to the customized business process is captured from the user interface. The user input is validated by comparing the user input with the business logic. The customized business process that is validated is further executed in the business process framework.

Abstract: A system and method for visualizing objects within an object network. For example, a computer-implemented method according to one embodiment comprises: receiving object graph data from a remote computing system, the object graph data representing characteristics of objects and relationships between objects in object-oriented program code executed on the remote computer system; interpreting the object graph data to determine one or more characteristics of each of the objects; and generating a graphical user interface (“GUI”) comprised of a plurality of graphical nodes arranged in a graph structure, each of the nodes representing one of the objects and the graph structure representing the relationships between the objects, wherein the graphical nodes are rendered with graphical characteristics representing characteristics of the objects which they represent, the graphical characteristics including at least a color and a shape.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of checking the availability of products comprising deriving information on one or more second electronic data sets based on information received on a plurality of first data sets. Each first data set includes a first key, including a primary key element and secondary keys elements representative of product-related conditions, and a product quantity related to a single point of time or time period. Each second data set includes a second key, formed exclusively of the secondary key elements, and product quantities related to a series of points of time or time periods. Information on the availability of one or more products is derived by checking the information on the second data sets against one or more product-related checking requirements. Furthermore, the information on the second data sets is directly generated (i.e., with no intermediary linear array) based on the information on the first data sets.

Abstract: An indication of a start of an execution of a process can be received, and a time counter associated with measuring a time elapsed can be initiated by the execution of the process. The time elapsed by the execution of the process can be compared with a predetermined threshold timeout value, and a report indicating the time elapsed by the execution of the process and whether the elapsed time exceeded the predetermined threshold timeout value can be automatically generated.

Abstract: Systems, methods, computer program products, and the like for performing business object service simulation are disclosed. A runtime model of a business object can be generated. The runtime model can include a plurality of structural and functional entities. A simulation runtime model of the business object can be instantiated. The simulation runtime model can include a plurality of pseudo-structural and pseudo-functional entities. During the simulation runtime model, a predetermined business object service of the business object can be selected and at least one parameter of the predetermined business object service can be determined. Functional entities of the runtime model can be replaced with pseudo-functional entities of the simulation runtime model. The simulation runtime model can be executed using pseudo-functional entities.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method tracks users' operation of individual components of a business application over time and stores tracking data on ways in which different users operate individual components of the business application in a user history database. The method further includes evaluating the stored tracking data in the user history database to determine each user's knowledge and proficiency in operating a particular component of the business application, and accordingly, assigning a proficiency score to each user for knowledge and proficiency in operating the particular component of the business application.

Abstract: At least one read operation of at least one object of an object graph is initiated. For each corresponding read operation, a reference count of the root object is incremented (with the reference count 1 for the root object initially reflecting a single anchor pointer pointing to the root object). Subsequently, one or more of the objects are changed. Incompatible changes result in the root object, at least one changed object, and any intervening objects within the hierarchy of objects being cloned. The anchor pointer is then linked to the cloned root object. The root object is later dropped when the reference count for the root object is zero. In addition, the object graph is traversed starting at the root object and ending at the at least one changed object removing any edges for such objects. Each object having a reference count of zero is then dropped.

Abstract: A method, a system, and a computer program product for enhancing user experience at large scale events are disclosed. User-related information from a user is obtained from the user. A list of activities designed specifically for the user to perform is generated based on the obtained user-related information. At least one activity contained in the generated list of activities is performing using a computing device of the user. A result based on the at least one performed activity is generated. A predetermined value is assigned to the generated result. The generated results for all performed activities on the list of activities is accumulated.

Abstract: An enterprise system includes a storage having stored thereon a private key and a processor that is configured to receive a data object including an encrypted datum; decrypt the encrypted data based on the private key to generate a first string of digits, each digit including N bits, wherein N is a positive integer; shuffle the N bits of the each digit according a pre-determined pattern of bit positions to generate a second string of digits; and substitute a subset of the N bits of the each digit with pre-determined bits to generate a third string of digits.

Abstract: A software system maintains a plurality of procedures in an infrastructure. The procedures include step by step instructions relating to assisting a user of the infrastructure. The system also provides a software tool via a user interface relating to the plurality of procedures. The software tool is configured to permit a user to create a procedure, to activate the procedure, and to publish the availability of the procedure.

Abstract: A user interface (e.g. to a mobile device) integrates temporal and geographic information in an intimate and flexible manner. A view engine presents views of geographic information (such as points of origin, destinations, preferred/alternative routes) closely linked with associated time information (such as scheduled delivery times, current actual time, estimated transit times etc.). As a user manipulates an input (e.g. a timebar) to move forward and backward in time, the interface adjusts correspondingly to display geographic information relevant to the selected time. Conversely, as a user manipulates geographic information (e.g. a map), the interface may adjust correspondingly to display relevant temporal information. Time information may be afforded by the interface to the user through the use of color and/or movement of displayed items. As an aid to use, the interface may further include an input dedicated to returning the user to the present time and geographical location display.

Abstract: A modeling system for universal specification of user interfaces. The system provides a means for defining user interfaces, including highly complex and dynamic user interfaces, in a manner that is independent of any implementation context. The modeling system leads from a user-friendly visual representation of the user interface, through progressively detailed specifications of structural and behavioral aspects of the user interface parts, until a rigorous definition of the user interface in all its contexts of use is achieved. Using the information captured in the model, tools that automatically generate the fully working user interface code can be built.

Abstract: Lifecycle of an entity residing within a hierarchy, may be managed according to corresponding status identifiers of a ruleset referenced by an engine. At design time, particular embodiments determine a finite set of fundamental statuses common to the entities, and covering the full lifecycle of each entity. A ruleset is created comprising rules accounting for each change in the status of the entity over its lifetime within the hierarchy. The status may be indicated by status identifiers, that in some embodiments are stored within a database. During runtime, an engine receives information from the entity. The engine references the ruleset including the status identifier information, and then propagates the status change of the entity to other entities in the same or different hierarchy levels based upon the ruleset. In this manner, the lifecycle of an entity within a hierarchy can be managed according to its status.

Abstract: A social networking architecture comprises a plurality of nodes (persons) connected to one another by bonds reflecting common interests, the bonds having a strength, a time dimension, a geographic dimension, and an availability (e.g. ad hoc) dimension. Network members are allowed to define flexible interests (e.g. hobbies, professional skills/credentials), with the network revealing a strength of common interest between individual nodes. The temporal and geographic dimensions of the interest allow the network to connect available members having similar interest(s) in a specific location at a given time. An interface engine may allow the social network architecture to leverage relationships from pre-existing social networks and channels of communication.

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems and methods for a transaction message collector are described herein. The message collector receives the message from a message producer. In one aspect, the message is stored in an active message bulk storage or a new active message bulk storage. In another aspect, after the message is stored in the message collector, a confirmation is sent from the message collector to the message producer informing the message producer that the message is stored in the message collector. In yet another aspect, the active message bulk storage is forwarded to a message consumer for consumption based upon meeting at least one of plurality of time or memory based conditions. In a further aspect, after the active message bulk storage is consumed by the message consumer a result of consumption of the active message bulk storage is created and sent to the message producer.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for optimizing applications, such as applications included in a business process. In one aspect, there is provided a computer-implemented method. The method may include receiving information representative of one or more interfaces and aspects of each of the interfaces. The interfaces may be adjustable by a business process supervisor. The business process supervisor may adjust one or more aspects of the one or more interfaces. The results of the adjustment may be received and used to determine optimum settings to the one or more interfaces. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.

Abstract: A topology reader may determine a topology of a Non-Uniform Memory Access (NUMA) architecture including a number of, and connections between, a plurality of sockets, each socket including one or more cores and at least one memory configured to execute a plurality of threads of a software application. A core list generator may generate, for each designated core of the NUMA architecture, and based on the topology, a proximity list listing non-designated cores in an order corresponding to a proximity of the non-designated cores to the designated core. A core selector may determine, at a target core and during the execution of the plurality of threads, that the target core is executing an insufficient number of the plurality of threads, and may select a source core at the target core, according to the proximity list associated therewith, for subsequent transfer of a transferred thread from the selected source core to the target core for execution thereon.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method is provided for processing rules within a layer of an application. In this method, a rule defining a condition and a functionality associated with the condition is received at runtime of the layer. This functionality is provided by the layer. Using a microprocessor, a fulfillment of the condition is identified and the functionality is executed based on this identification.