Abstract: A computer program product includes computer readable program code for detecting one or more ambient conditions using one or more components of a first communication device, computer readable program code for determining a projected call duration value for the first communication device as a function of the one or more detected ambient conditions, and computer readable program code for providing the projected call duration value to a second communication device prior to the second communication device connecting a call between the first and second communication devices. The second communication will preferably display the projected call duration value to the user to assist the user in deciding whether to initiate a call with the first communication device.

Abstract: A method includes detecting one or more ambient conditions using one or more components of a first communication device, determining a projected call duration value for the first communication device as a function of the one or more detected ambient conditions, and providing the projected call duration value to a second communication device prior to the second communication device connecting a call between the first and second communication devices. The second communication will preferably display the projected call duration value to the user to assist the user in deciding whether to initiate a call with the first communication device.

Abstract: A method is provided including running an application on a computer having a display, wherein the application requires external network access. The method further includes determining a number of people gathered around the computer, and automatically changing the network priority of the application as a function of the number of people determined to be gathered around the computer. The number of people gathered around the computer is preferably determined using a facial recognition module to analyze an image captured by a camera of the computer or using a speech recognition module to analyze sound captured by a microphone of the computer.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for data routing alteration to avoid a specified end user. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for data re-routing for specific end user avoidance includes receiving a request to route a file to a primary location and identifying an end user excluded from accessing the document. The method also includes computing a likelihood that the excluded end user may contemporaneously access the primary location. Finally, the method includes responding to a determination that the excluded end user is likely to contemporaneously access the primary location by taking corrective measures to re-route the file to an alternate location.

Abstract: A computer program product is provided including computer readable program code for running an application on a computer having a display, wherein the application requires external network access. The computer program product further includes computer readable program code for determining a number of people gathered around the computer, and computer readable program code for automatically changing the network priority of the application as a function of the number of people determined to be gathered around the computer. The number of people gathered around the computer is preferably determined using a facial recognition module to analyze an image captured by a camera of the computer or using a speech recognition module to analyze sound captured by a microphone of the computer.

Abstract: A processor-implemented method for optimizing a file transfer is provided. The method may include receiving at least one file transfer request associated with a file. The method may further include acquiring, for the at least one file transfer request, a plurality of service level objectives associated with the file. The method may also include distributing a plurality of file segments associated with the file to at least one storage component associated with a shared storage infrastructure, wherein the distributing is based on a determining of at least one resource capability associated with the at least one storage component. Additionally, the method may include directing a complete transfer of the plurality of file segments associated with the file from the at least one storage component based on a file request for the file.

Abstract: A device for cleaning debris from a target surface. The device has a sole plate with permanent cleaning material, such as bristles, and a removable/replaceable pad. The device also has a replaceable, on-board supply of cleaning solution. The pad/cleaning solution may be replaced when depleted and replaced with a new pad/cleaning solution or may simply be replaced with a new pad/cleaning solution when that pad/cleaning solution is more suitable for a particular cleaning task.

Abstract: A system and method include a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) supplying electricity to an appliance. The GFCI supplies direct current (DC) to an appliance upon connection to the GFCI, and the appliance automatically communicates data to the GFCI prior to startup of the appliance in response to receiving the DC, wherein the data describes maximum out of phase conditions expected during appliance startup, and the GFCI acknowledges receipt of the data. The appliance sends a status message to the GFCI indicating the appliance is ready for alternating current (AC) in response to the startup of the appliance, and the GFCI switches from supplying the low voltage direct current to supplying AC to the appliance in response to the GFCI receiving the status message. The method further comprises preventing the GFCI from tripping in response to out of phase conditions less than the maximum out of phase conditions.

Abstract: A processor-implemented method for providing a reactionary backup scheduling of a hard disk drive is provided. The method may include monitoring a disk usage of the hard disk drive and comparing the disk usage to an MTBF of the hard disk drive. The method may also include monitoring usage of at least one file of a plurality of files stored on the hard disk drive. The method may further include initiating the reactionary backup scheduling based on the comparing of the disk usage to the MTBF and the monitoring of the usage of the at least one file in the plurality of files.

Abstract: A system and method for brake assisted turning are provided. One system includes a pedal operated braking system configured to apply hydraulic brake pressure to brakes of a vehicle when one or more brake pedals are pressed. The system also includes a steer assist braking system configured to apply hydraulic brake pressure to the brakes of the vehicle based at least partly on a steering angle. The system includes hydraulic shut-off circuitry configured to selectively enable and disable operation of the steer assist braking system.

Abstract: A fixing clip for mounting a furring channel onto a support structure. A connection portion is used to attach the fixing clip to a furring channel and has a connection arrangement which defines a furring channel receiving gap therein through which the furring channel passes in fixing clip use. The connection arrangement is moveable between at least two different positions relative to a base portion to position the connection arrangement at different distances from the base portion and extending across the furring channel receiving gap. A locking arrangement extends between the base portion and the connection portion and is used to secure the connection arrangement of the connection portion at a selected position relative to the base portion.

Abstract: A system includes an intravenous catheter having a catheter chamber, a catheter line for insertion into a blood vessel of the identified patient, and an electronically actuatable blocking member providing selective fluid communication between the catheter chamber and the catheter line. A reader is secured to the catheter chamber for reading an identification code that identifies a liquid in a syringe received within the catheter chamber. A control system accesses an electronic patient record that includes medical information specific to an identified patient and runs an application program logically associating the intravenous catheter and the medical information specific to the identified patient, determining whether the administration of the identified liquid to the identified patient is compatible within the medical information specific to the identified patient, and controlling electronic actuation of the blocking member.

Abstract: A method includes logically associating an intravenous catheter and an electronic patient record stored on a computer readable storage medium, wherein the electronic patient record includes medical information specific to an identified patient. An identification code of a syringe to be administered to the identified patient is read in order to identify a liquid contained in the syringe. The blocking member may be electronically actuated to provide fluid communication between a catheter chamber and a catheter line inserted into the identified patient, wherein the fluid communication is provided only while the syringe is received within the catheter chamber and only in response to determining that administration of the identified liquid to the identified patient is compatible within the medical information.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for the automated composition of topical media. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for the automated composition of topical media is provided. The method includes specifying a topic of interest in a search engine interface of a search engine. The method also includes searching one or more media stores over a computer communications network for media files pertaining to the specified topic and retrieving one or more media files including portions corresponding to the specified topic. Finally, the method includes compositing the portions into a single media file and storing into fixed storage the single media file.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for the automated composition of topical media. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for the automated composition of topical media is provided. The method includes specifying a topic of interest in a search engine interface of a search engine. The method also includes searching one or more media stores over a computer communications network for media files pertaining to the specified topic and retrieving one or more media files including portions corresponding to the specified topic. Finally, the method includes compositing the portions into a single media file and storing into fixed storage the single media file.

Abstract: Writing data to a thermally sensitive memory device, including: receiving a physical layout of the thermally sensitive memory device; receiving the direction of airflow across the thermally sensitive memory device; selecting an address for writing data to the thermally sensitive memory device in dependence upon the physical layout of the thermally sensitive memory device and the direction of airflow across the thermally sensitive memory device; and writing data to the selected address of the thermally sensitive memory device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for managing player generated content. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for managing player generated content includes recording player generated content for a game playing session into memory of a computer and collecting game metrics for the game playing session during the game playing session. The method also can include comparing the game metrics to one or more pre-stored threshold values. Finally, the method includes determining whether or not to discard the player generated content based upon the comparison and storing in fixed storage of the computer only player generated content determined based upon the comparison not to be discarded.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for managing player generated content. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for managing player generated content includes recording player generated content for a game playing session into memory of a computer and collecting game metrics for the game playing session during the game playing session. The method also can include comparing the game metrics to one or more pre-stored threshold values. Finally, the method includes determining whether or not to discard the player generated content based upon the comparison and storing in fixed storage of the computer only player generated content determined based upon the comparison not to be discarded.

Abstract: A method of and system for receiving a communication is disclosed. A receiving device receives the communication. The method and system classify user information into a set of security levels. A caller from a source of potential callers is associated with a security rating within the set of security levels. Using at least one caller-identification resource, the communication can be identified as being related to the caller with the security rating. The method and system determine a recommendation for providing user information. The recommendation may be based on the security rating within the set of security levels. The determined recommendation for providing user information in response to the communication is issued.