Abstract: There is provided a method for providing a function for use in detecting a presence of an exception in multidimensional data. The method comprises the steps of (a) partitioning the multidimensional data into at least a first region and a second region; (b) assigning a first region-specific function to the first region and a second region-specific function to the second region; and (c) determining a combined function from the first region-specific function and the second region-specific function. The combined function is used to calculate an expected value of the multidimensional data for distinguishing the presence of an exception.

Abstract: An apparatus for and a method of searching and organizing intellectual property (IP) is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a search and organization server is provided with one or more modules to create and process search queries to be run on local or remote database systems. An IP thesaurus module may be provided for developing a list of elements (e.g., words, textual phrases, concepts, representations, numbers, identifications, pictures, graphics, features, etc.) found in select intellectual property information (e.g., groupings of patents). In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, the list of elements may be used as an aid in learning a new technology, as a search tool to refine search queries or criteria, as a drafting tool to assist in the preparation of technical or legal documents (e.g., proposals, licenses, patent applications, etc.), or any other practical use.

Abstract: A method for executing a schedule in a workflow application is provided. The method comprises a hierarchical transaction commit rule allowing access to the data associated with an action in the schedule according to a transaction boundary and the state of the action. The invention further comprises selectively compensating at least one action according to a compensation parameter and at least one transaction boundary after abortion of another action. The invention further provides storing schedule state information to a storage medium based on a transaction boundary within the schedule. In addition, the invention provides for selectively obtaining at least a portion of the schedule state information from the storage medium, and selectively monitoring the schedule execution based on at least a portion of the schedule information obtained from the storage medium. Further provided, is a computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the steps of the above methods.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for constructing a grafted codebook, encoding symbols using a grafted codebook, and decoding codewords formed using a grafted codebook are disclosed. A grafted codebook is formed by piecewise modeling an input probability distribution on a number of modeling intervals, and then selecting a set of modeling distributions that minimize the redundancy of the piecewise model on the modeling intervals. An infinite code is then selected for each interval, and offsets are calculated for the codes. The codes are then merged into a grafted codebook where each code contributes codewords on its interval. The offsets are used to ensure that the resulting codebook is valid from a cumulative probability standpoint.

Abstract: A connectivity server for a collecting, arranging and representing data defining the interconnection of pages on the World Wide Web (Web). A URL Database stores URLs and associates a fingerprint and CS_id with each URL. The URL Database interface is operable to translate between any two of a URL, a fingerprint, and a Host_id. A Host Database associates a Host_id with each distinct hostname in the URL Database. The Host Database interface is operable to accept a Host_id and return a number equal to the number of URLs on the respective host and to return the CS_ids of those URLs. A Link Database stores links between source URLs and destination URLs. The Link Database interface is operable to retrieve, for a given CS_id, the number of inlinks to and outlinks from the URL corresponding to the CS_id.

Abstract: The present mechanism relates to a method and apparatus for generating responses to queries to a document retrieval system. The system responds to a specific request for information by locating and ranking portions of text that may contain the information sought. It locates small relevant passages of text (called “hit passages”) and ranks them according to an estimate of the degree to which they correspond to the information sought. The system minimizes the number of these hit passages that need to be examined before an information seeker has either found the desired information or can safely conclude that the information sought is not in the collection of texts.

Abstract: The mechanism comprises systems, methods and computerized data management device for creating and using data relating to a medical or non-medical product or device to enhance the safety of the product or device. Vast amounts of data is received regarding adverse events associated with a particular product or device, which data is analyzed in light of known adverse events associated with the product or device. At least one proprietary database of newly discovered adverse event information is created and utilized, and new characteristics of or uses for the product or device are determined. Adverse event information is gathered for a large number of population sub-groups. The system may also be programmed to incorporate the information into intellectual property and contract documents.

Abstract: A technique for optimizing execution of a query that accesses data stored on a data store connected to a computer. Query predicates involving different data types are identified. A second query predicate is generated which includes matching data types, and if necessary, converted operators. The second query predicate with the matching data types and/or converted operators is executed to obtain a subset of records using an index manager or data manager. The subset of records is converted to the data types of the remaining query predicates. The first query predicate is applied against the subset of records to obtain a result, and the remaining query predicates of the original query are applied to the result of the first query predicate and any other additional converted query predicates to obtain a final result.

Abstract: The supply chain management system employs at least one database having supplier question records that include question data entities for storing questions, answer data entities for storing answers and relationship data entities for storing relationship links to other records. A question manager manipulates the questions, records and relationship links, allowing new question records to be inserted or deleted from any point within the relationship data structure. An analysis engine presents supply chain information relative to a chosen point in the relationship data structure. The engine matches questions and answers along a relationship path. Results may be shown graphically, with colors used to highlight which conditions within the supplier chain need attention.

Abstract: A method, system, and article of manufacture for ensuring that the content and appearance of medication information is consistent, accurate, and reliable across multiple hospitals, sites, and users. Publicly available databases provide medication information. Relevant data is extracted from such databases and placed into a drug reference table. The drug reference table is combined with a hospital formulary such that the medication information in the formulary is modified, completed, reformatted, etc. Such modifications, completions, and reformatting are conducted by enforcing one or more rules that are applied to elements and attributes of a medication. The resulting medication information content is stored in a hospital formulary file that is accessed and utilized for maintaining, displaying, administering, etc. medication.

Abstract: A portable device comprising a processor, an amount of memory, and one or more environmental sensors is carried about the body, and periodically data is recorded from the sensors. When connected to a personal computer or the like, the records on the portable device can be transferred to the personal computer, analyzed, and used by an intelligent agent application, enabling the application to provide the portable device with the information necessary to alert the user when he/she is in a particular place at a particular time.