Abstract: A method for optimizing scheduler selection by a distributed storage (DS) unit of a dispersed storage network (DSN) begins with a DS unit receiving a dispersed storage error function from a DSN user and queries DS elements to determine measured throughput and measured latency. The method resumes when the DS unit receives measured throughput and measured latency from the DSN elements and selects a scheduler based on the measured throughput and measured latency. The method continues with the DS unit receiving a different updated measured throughput and measured latency from the DSN elements and selecting a different scheduler.

Abstract: A method and system for facilitating third party connections is disclosed. A user selection generated from a User Interface (UI) of a user device of at least two parties in an application from a list of a plurality of parties present on the user device is received by a server system to create a connection between the at least two parties by a user. A set of privacy options is facilitated on the UI that includes an anonymous option representing an identity of the user as anonymous and a public option representing the identity of the user as visible to the at least two parties. A privacy option selected from the set of privacy options from the user device is received. Creation of the connection between the at least two parties in the application is facilitated. The connection created at least includes the privacy option selected by the user.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system and method for targeted messaging is described. A text-based communication session among at least three participants is monitored. At least one contextual information parameter of a first message in a message input field of a client device associated with a first participant of the at least three participants is detected in in the text-based communication session. It is determined if a second participant of the at least three participants is relevant to the first message, based on the contextual information parameter. A message recipient list for the first message is dynamically updates by removing the second participant from the message recipient list and yielding an updated message recipient list. Related methods, systems, and apparatus are also described.

Abstract: Notifying a user about a previous conversation includes based on an analysis of the previous conversation between a first user and second user determining a characterization between the first user and the second user, in response to the first user selecting, via a user device, an option to open a subsequent conversation with the second user, notifying the first user via an alert as to the characterization of the previous conversation that the first user had with the second user before reengaging the second user in a subsequent conversation, and based on an analysis of the subsequent conversation between the first user and the second user, updating the characterization to a current characterization in a database.

Abstract: Systems and methods for synchronizing conversation data between a client and a server in a networked computing environment. A data structure associated with an e-mail conversation is encoded and shuttled between the client and the server. When received at the server, the data structure is analyzed to determine changes within the e-mail conversation. The data structure is subsequently modified to reflect or include only those changes to minimize the amount of information transferred between the server and client.

Abstract: A security system images a large amount of data through routine use which is difficult to transfer or share. In one embodiment, through the use of a cloud-based video service and an application program interface, the methods and systems disclosed herein comprise accepting a communication that identifies parameters associated with a video on a video server accessible via a network. The methods and systems further cause the video server to transfer the video via the network to a cloud-based video service location in response to the communication, and transmit a notification to a receiving party (or cause the cloud-based video service location to transmit the notification) in concert with the transfer of the video, which provides availability information of the video at the cloud-based service location. The methods and systems facilitate video sharing amongst parties.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for a media guidance application that limits the incentive for authorized users to share content with unauthorized users, while still allowing users to access content virtually anywhere. Specifically, the media guidance application allows an authorized user to receive only a portion of a media asset that he or she is authorized to access on a different device, after a designated time period, and/or when the remaining portion of the media asset is inaccessible.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided. Some embodiments include, after receiving at least a portion of a file at a computing system, obtaining information about the file at a first time. First information is stored in a data structure, the first information comprising information that identifies the file and the information about the file at the first time. Then, information about the file at a second time after the first time is obtained. Second information is stored in a memory of the computing system, the second information comprising information that identifies the file and the information about the file at the second time. It is determined whether the second information matches the first information. In response to determining that the second information matches the first information, the file is sent from the computing system to a predetermined destination. In some embodiments, the file comprises a facsimile communication.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for an end-user communication device of a messaging system configured to identify messages exchanged during a message conversation. Responsive to selection of one or more data files, the device retrieves the one or more selected data files from a local memory of the device or from a server of the messaging system. Optionally, the messages may be identified in response to a request to add one or more new recipients in a reply to a message of a message conversation and selected data files may be forwarded to the new recipients.

Abstract: The teachings herein generally relate to client-server communications and the delivery of content over computer networks to clients, and provide improved methods, systems, and apparatus for identifying and/or characterizing client devices that are requesting content from a server. For example, based on information sent in a client device's request for content, a web server modified in accordance with the teachings hereof can identify a set of characteristics associated with that client device. Such characteristics might include the model name of the client device, the screen dimensions of the client device, information about the particular operating system or browser name/version it is running, content formats it is capable of consuming, and so on. The web server can use this information to modify and customize its response for the given client device.

Abstract: Example implementations disclosed herein can be used to allocate network resources in a software defined network (SDN). In one example implementation, a method can include receiving a plurality of resource allocation proposals from a plurality of controller modules, instructing the controller modules to generate votes for the plurality of resource allocation proposals, and selecting one of the plurality of resource allocation proposals based on the votes to instantiate the selected resource allocation proposal in the SDN.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adaptively transmitting and receiving media data to a streaming environment by segmenting into segments a plurality of media data, which is generated by encoding content to have different qualities.

Abstract: A TCP connection is established between a client and a server, such that packets communicated across the TCP connection pass through a proxy. Based at least in part on a result of monitoring packets flowing across the TCP connection, the proxy determines whether to split the TCP control loop into two TCP control loops so that packets can be inspected more thoroughly. If the TCP control loop is split, then a first TCP control loop manages flow between the client the proxy and a second TCP control loop manages flow between the proxy and the server. Due to the two control loops, packets can be held on the proxy long enough to be analyzed. In some circumstances, a decision is then made to stop inspecting. The two TCP control loops are merged into a single TCP control loop, and thereafter the proxy passes packets of the TCP connection through unmodified.

Abstract: A system comprising an internal device management system configured to interface with an internal device through an application operating on the internal device, and to receive data from the internal device. An interface to an external device management system configured to interface with an external device and to receive data from the external device. The internal device management system is configured to interact with the external device management system via the interface to receive the data from the external device and to generate one or more reports that include the data from the internal device and the data from the external device.

Abstract: A system to collect and store in a special data structure arranged for rapid searching massive amounts of data. Performance metric data is one example. The performance metric data is recorded in time-series measurements, converted into unicode, and arranged into a special data structure having one directory for every day which stores all the metric data collected that day. The performance metric data is collected by one or more probes running on machines about which data is being collected. The performance metric data is compressed prior to transmission to a server over any data path. The data structure at the server where analysis is done has a subdirectory for every resource type. Each subdirectory contains text files of performance metric data values measured for attributes in a group of attributes to which said text file is dedicated. Each attribute has its own section and the performance metric data values are recorded in time series as unicode hex numbers as a comma delimited list.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for coordinating services across multiple providers. In one implementation, a processing device receives, from an application, a request to initiate a transaction, processes the request in relation to one or more service providers to identify a service provider with respect to which the transaction is to be executed, provides the request to the service provider, receives transaction outcome from the service provider with respect to the transaction, and provides the transaction outcome to the application.

Abstract: Data bundling and fast dormancy controls are provided based on application monitoring and classification. Moreover, a balance is enabled between saving battery power of a user equipment (UE) and reducing signaling and processing load in a radio resource controller (RRC). For instance, a system can observe data flow related behavior of applications on the UE. On receiving a first data flow request, an arrival time of a next data flow request is predicted based on an analysis of the behavior, and the system determines whether the two data flows can be bundled together and transmitted over a single connection. Additionally, on completion of the first data flow, the arrival time of the next data flow request is predicted based on the analysis, and the system determines whether a fast dormancy timer can be disabled to transmit the next data flow over the current connection.

Abstract: Transferring a set of elements between devices is provided. A set of rules governing a transfer of the set of elements from a sending client device to a receiving client device is received. The set of elements for the transfer is received from the sending client device. It is determined whether the set of rules governing the transfer of the set of elements from the sending client device to the receiving client device are met. In response to determining that the set of rules governing the transfer of the set of elements from the sending client device to the receiving client device are met, the set of elements is transferred to the receiving client device.

Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for sending or forwarding information. The sending method is applied to an M2M communication system and includes: a sending device sends to-be-sent information to a target device through a communication network, wherein the information carries one of the followings: a first ID, which is used for identifying the target device outside the communication network, and a second ID, which is used for identifying the target device inside the communication network; the sending device acquires a recognizable ID corresponding to the specified ID through the communication network; and the sending device sends the information to the target device through the communication network according to the recognizable ID. The technical problem that there is still no effective object identification solution which is compatible with various standard systems in the related arts is solved, and different M2M user equipment can be distinguished in the M2M communication system.

Abstract: A writing style of content of a composed message, directed to a set of recipients, may be determined. A previous message that includes a first subset of recipients in the set of recipients may be analyzed. Writing habits of the first subset of recipients may be identified based on the analyzing. A difference between the writing style of the content and the writing habits of the first subset of recipients may be identified. The content of the composed message may be modified based on the difference.