Abstract: An automated support system for local networks of connected devices has local network agents each comprising a digital processor, a memory, a local communications wireless interface for communicating locally with devices in the local network, and remotely with cloud-based servers. The servers include an interface for communicating with the local networks, and a recommendation engine programmed to dynamically communicate with the local network agents via the interface to capture support requests concerning devices and services, to perform work flow processing to generate a resolution for such support requests, and to communicate the resolution to the local network agent. The recommendation engine automatically generates a context for each support request, the context including historical resolution data for that local network, or device, or service.

Abstract: An automated support system for local networks of connected devices has local network agents each comprising a digital processor, a memory, a local communications wireless interface for communicating locally with devices in the local network, and remotely with cloud-based servers. The servers include an interface for communicating with the local networks, and a recommendation engine programmed to dynamically communicate with the local network agents via the interface to capture support requests concerning devices and services, to perform work flow processing to generate a resolution for such support requests, and to communicate the resolution to the local network agent. The recommendation engine automatically generates a context for each support request, the context including historical resolution data for that local network, or device, or service.

Abstract: A system (1) has propensity models (4), and a controller (5) for automatically supplying key event data for user interactions with a network. The key event data is distributed asynchronously around a network to the model systems (4). The model systems (4) use the key event data and user data from subscriber systems to generate subscriber analysis outputs such as propensity to take one of a set of pre-configured actions. The probed data includes usage, charging, and purchase history data. The models are weighted sub-models, in which weights are based on user segment.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, in real-time, user information associated with a user of a client computing device. One or more user features are derived from the user information associated with the user. The one or more user features include one or more user intents. The one or more user intents are matched with one or more of a plurality of advertiser intents. The user information is determined to be accepted. In response to accepting the user information, an advertisement is generated based on the matching of the one or more user intents and the one or more of the plurality of advertiser intents.

Abstract: A verification system (1) receives batches of documents in excess of 500,000 for external document generation systems. It verifies each document without affecting the core document-generation operations of the source document generation systems, and moreover enriches the documents by adding content such as recipient messages. It normalizes each document into an instance in a mark-up language, one instance per document. In the normalized format, the system performs verification checks including semantic checking across data items in groups. The servers (10, 11) are configured as multi-threaded platforms that process the document instances in parallel, typically validating the instance documents, pattern matching for relevant facts or events and implementing business rules and output actions such as generation of a print stream. There are separate but interlinked verification (10, 11) and presentment (20, 21, 25) branches.

Abstract: A verification system (1) receives batches of documents in excess of 500,000 for external document generation systems. It verifies each document without affecting the core document-generation operations of the source document generation systems, and moreover enriches the documents by adding content such as recipient messages. It normalises each document into an instance in a mark-up language, one instance per document. In the normalised format, the system performs verification checks including semantic checking across data items in groups. The servers (10, 11) are configured as multi-threaded platforms that process the document instances in parallel, typically validating the instance documents, pattern matching for relevant facts or events and implementing business rules and output actions such as generation of a print stream. There are separate but interlinked verification (10, 11) and presentment (20, 21, 25) branches.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for providing optimized planning is provided. Collected data is analyzed. A plan for a first period of time is created based on the collected data. For a plurality of times during the first period, data collected during the first period is analyzed. At least one tuning indicator is generated based on analyzing the data collected during the first period that indicates whether a tuning should be performed. The plan is tuned a plurality of times during the first period, wherein the tuning uses the data collected during the first period.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for processing data is provided. At least one dataflow comprising transformational and numerical steps is defined. The flow is decomposed into distinct executable segments along process domains. The flow is decomposed into distinct executable segments along data domains. Parallel execution paths are identified across the executable segments. The executable segments are executed across a plurality of execution units.

Abstract: A system (1) has propensity models (4), and a controller (5) for automatically supplying key event data for user interactions with a network. The key event data is distributed asynchronously around a network to the model systems (4). The model systems (4) use the key event data and user data from subscriber systems to generate subscriber analysis outputs such as propensity to take one of a set of pre-configured actions. The probed data includes usage, charging, and purchase history data. The models are weighted sub-models, in which weights are based on user segment.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, in real-time, user information associated with a user of a client computing device. One or more user features are derived from the user information associated with the user. The one or more user features include one or more user intents. The one or more user intents are matched with one or more of a plurality of advertiser intents. The user information is determined to be accepted. In response to accepting the user information, an advertisement is generated based on the matching of the one or more user intents and the one or more of the plurality of advertiser intents.

Abstract: A full face fabricated euroflange vehicle wheel comprises a full face wheel disc defining an axis and having an outer end and a wheel rim having an outer end joined to the outer end of the wheel disc by at least one weld to produce the full face fabricated euroflange vehicle wheel. The full face fabricated euroflange vehicle wheel includes only a generally radially outwardly extending outer end formed by a combination of at least a portion of two of the outer end of the wheel disc, the outer end of the wheel rim and the at least one weld.

Abstract: A method for producing a fabricated vehicle wheel comprising the steps of: (a) providing a rim blank; (b) providing a first tooling fixture for subjecting the rim blank to a preforming operation wherein the cylindrical shape is reshaped to produce a rim preform; (c) providing a second tooling fixture defining a sealed internal chamber and having a tooling member having a predetermined inner surface contour, the sealed internal chamber in fluid communication with a source of high pressurize hydraulic fluid; (d) positioning the rim preform in the internal chamber with an outer surface thereof adjacent the inner surface contour of the tooling member; (e) supplying the high pressure hydraulic fluid to the internal chamber whereby the rim preform is pressed against the adjacent inner surface contour of the tooling member so as to produce a wheel rim having a contour which matches that of the inner surface contour of the tooling member; (f) removing the wheel rim from the second tooling fixture; and (g) securing th

Abstract: An approach is provided for dynamic identity validation. A user identifier of a user is correlated with one or more other user identifiers associated with collected information. Identity of the user is dynamically validated based on the correlation.

Abstract: A tile cutting machine includes a tub for receiving water and a tile supporting surface for supporting thereon a tile to be cut. A cutting head assembly is positioned above the tile supporting surface and includes a motor driven blade. A tile hold down mechanism extends downwardly from the cutting head assembly to engage the tile and apply downward pressure thereto to hold the tile in place during the cutting process. The tile hold down mechanism may take the form of flexible hold down feet, downwardly biased rollers and/or bristle skirts. The tile supporting surface may be fabricated of a high friction material and include a plurality of nubs to cooperate with the hold down mechanism to hold the tile stationary with respect to the supporting surface during the cutting process. The tile cutting machine provides for a method of cutting tile where a user does not have to hold the tile with their hands during the cutting operation.

Abstract: An approach is provided for electronic delivery of documents to a digital postal address. A user identifier is correlated with collected information. The user identifier is dynamically validated based on the correlation for delivery of postal mail in electronic form.

Abstract: A full face fabricated euroflange vehicle wheel comprises a full face wheel disc defining an axis and formed from a suitable material, the wheel disc having an outer end; and a wheel rim formed from a suitable material and having an outer end joined to the outer end of the wheel disc by at least one weld to produce the fabricated euroflange vehicle wheel; wherein the fabricated euroflange vehicle wheel includes only a generally radially outwardly extending outer end formed by a combination of at least a portion of two of the outer end of the wheel disc the outer end of the wheel rim and the at least one weld.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fabricated vehicle wheel and method for producing the same. The wheel includes a rim and a disc secured to the rim. The disc includes a plurality of outwardly extending spokes, an outer rim connecting flange defining a side edge surface and a window formed therein between adjacent pairs of spokes and having a predetermined shape defined by the adjacent pairs of spokes and the side edge surface of the rim connecting flange such that each of the windows extends to an outermost periphery of the wheel disc, at least one of the windows includes at least a first window portion and a second window portion, the first window portion being formed by a first piercing operation and the second window portion being formed by a second piercing operation.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes deriving a user intent from user information associated with a user, selecting an advertiser intent that aligns with the user intent, and then advertising to the user based on the advertiser intent that aligns with the user intent.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes constructing an intent map for a plurality of products, the intent map comprising intent topics and each intent topic comprising intents, and then deriving a plurality of keywords from the intent map based on keyword templates.

Abstract: An adjustable lens with a self-illuminating scale for use in photography, cinematography, or videography has a housing surface with scale markings and an opaque member with a reference marking mounted over and movable relative to the surface. The movement of the member normally adjusts a parameter of the lens. The scale markings are visible through a window in the member. The edge of the member adjacent the scale has an opening. A light source is situated within a recess in the member adjacent the opening. Light is directed from the light source through the edge opening in a direction along the surface of the surface such that the visible scale markings are illuminated, while light from the light source is otherwise substantially prevented from escaping from the lens. The activation and intensity of the light source is controlled by movement of the member or an external illumination controller.