Abstract: Systems for reducing reduce downtime include industrial machines, sensor(s) associated therewith, edge agent(s), central controller(s), and display(s). The sensor(s) detect operational parameters (e.g., error condition) of the industrial machines associated therewith. The edge agent(s) receive information (e.g., logging messages) from the industrial machines and/or information from the sensors. The central controller(s). The central controllers receive and transform the information into standardized logging messages that are formatted identically, analyze the standardized logging messages to determine occurrence(s) of a current or anticipated error condition for any of the industrial machines, and transmit an alert and/or notification to the display(s) so users can take corrective action to ensure proper operation of the industrial machines. Such a system can be used in performing a corresponding method for reducing downtime associated with current or anticipated error conditions of such industrial machines.

Abstract: Automated storage and retrieval terminals are disclosed. In some examples, an automated storage and retrieval terminal includes an electronic access system, a display screen, and a control system. The control system is configured for determining that a user present at the automated storage and retrieval terminal is authorized to access a package from a locker and, in response, causing the electronic access system to provide the user access to the first package. The control system is further configured for displaying, based on user information provided by the user at the automated storage and retrieval terminal or package information stored by the control system as part of storing the first package in the first locker or both, a targeted message for the user on the display screen.

Abstract: Users belonging to a particular category at a networking site are monitored by a system and according to a method for their selection of articles from a networking update stream. The characteristics of the users, including the categories they belong to, are received as metadata corresponding to the each respective article. Periodically an article database is queried according to the category and a selected time period to determine the number of users that have chosen to follow the industry and that have initiated selection actions towards articles in the database. Articles from the query are ranked according to their popularity among users having interest in the same industry category and are presented to a viewing user at the networking site.

Abstract: Techniques for identification of a broker-type leader in a social network based on network topology are described. According to various embodiments, an electronic sociograph is accessed, the electronic sociograph depicting a plurality of actors of an online social network service as nodes in the sociograph, and the sociograph including edges between the nodes representing relationships between the respective actors. Thereafter, a particular node in the sociograph corresponding to an information connector node between at least two distinct groups of the nodes in the sociograph is identified. A particular actor of the plurality of actors associated with the particular node is then classified as an information connector between at least two sub-networks of the actors of the online social network service.

Abstract: Techniques for identification of a propagator-type leader in a social network are described. According to various embodiments, a specific content item posted by a particular actor of a plurality of actors and interactions by other actors of the plurality of actors with the specific content item are identified. A leadership score associated with the particular actor is calculated, the leadership score indicating a propensity of the particular actor to spread information among the plurality of actors of the online social network service. The particular actor is then classified as an information propagator among the plurality of actors of the online social network service, based on the calculated leadership score.

Abstract: Techniques for identification of a trigger-type leader in a social network are described. According to various embodiments, a specific content item posted by a particular actor of a plurality of actors and interactions by other actors of the plurality of actors with the specific content item are identified. A leadership score associated with the particular actor is then calculated, the leadership score indicating a propensity of the particular actor to stimulate discussion among actors of the online social network service. The particular actor is then classified as an information trigger among the plurality of actors of the online social network service, based on the calculated leadership score.

Abstract: Methods and systems for leveraging one's social network in the context of an opportunities marketplace are described. One aspect of the invention involves integrating social networking features into an online marketplace, or exchange. Accordingly, one aspect of the invention involves facilitating an opportunity search in a manner that provides social networking information with the results of the search.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for identifying a potential reference is disclosed. In one embodiment, a user interface (UI) object (e.g., a one-click reference search button) is provided, for example, on a web page displayed at a user's client device. When selected, the UI object causes a reference search query to be generated. The search query identifies the user performing the search, and a target person for whom the user would like a reference. The search query is communicated to, and processed by, a social networking system (e.g., through an API function call). In turn, the social networking system returns information about potential references to the client.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for recommending a context to a user of a social network service, based on detecting an interaction with some item of web content. With some embodiments, after detecting an interaction with a web document, a topic to which the web document is related is determined. A context, such as an online or offline forum, known to be associated with the topic is then identified. Finally, the identified context is presented to the user as a recommendation for a content source that is likely to be of interest to the user.

Abstract: Techniques for ascribing social attributes to content items and for selecting content to display in a content feed are described. According to various embodiments, accessing one or more content items accessible via a network are accessed, each of the content items having received one or more social activity signals. Thereafter, members of an online social network service that submitted the social activity signals may be identified. Member profile data identifying member profile attributes of the members cemented the social activity signals may then be accessed. Thereafter, social attribute information may be generated and associated with each of the content items, the social attribute information identifying the member profile attributes of the members that submitted the social activity signals associated with each of the content items.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for recommending a context to a user of a social network service, based on detecting an interaction with some item of web content. With some embodiments, after detecting an interaction with a web document, a topic to which the web document is related is determined. A context, such as an online or offline forum, known to be associated with the topic is then identified. Finally, the identified context is presented to the user as a recommendation for a content source that is likely to be of interest to the user.

Abstract: Users belonging to a particular category at a networking site are monitored by a system and according to a method for their selection of articles from a networking update stream. The characteristics of the users, including the categories they belong to, are received as metadata corresponding to the each respective article. Periodically an article database is queried according to the category and a selected time period to determine the number of users that have chosen to follow the industry and that have initiated selection actions towards articles in the database. Articles from the query are ranked according to their popularity among users having interest in the same industry category and are presented to a viewing user at the networking site.

Abstract: Techniques for identification of a propagator-type leader in a social network are described. According to various embodiments, a specific content item posted by a particular actor of a plurality of actors and interactions by other actors of the plurality of actors with the specific content item are identified. A leadership score associated with the particular actor is calculated, the leadership score indicating a propensity of the particular actor to spread information among the plurality of actors of the online social network service. The particular actor is then classified as an information propagator among the plurality of actors of the online social network service, based on the calculated leadership score.

Abstract: Techniques for identification of a trigger-type leader in a social network are described. According to various embodiments, a specific content item posted by a particular actor of a plurality of actors and interactions by other actors of the plurality of actors with the specific content item are identified. A leadership score associated with the particular actor is then calculated, the leadership score indicating a propensity of the particular actor to stimulate discussion among actors of the online social network service. The particular actor is then classified as an information trigger among the plurality of actors of the online social network service, based on the calculated leadership score.

Abstract: Techniques for identification of a broker-type leader in a social network based on network topology are described. According to various embodiments, an electronic sociograph is accessed, the electronic sociograph depicting a plurality of actors of an online social network service as nodes in the sociograph, and the sociograph including edges between the nodes representing relationships between the respective actors. Thereafter, a particular node in the sociograph corresponding to an information connector node between at least two distinct groups of the nodes in the sociograph is identified. A particular actor of the plurality of actors associated with the particular node is then classified as an information connector between at least two sub-networks of the actors of the online social network service.

Abstract: Techniques for identification of an authority-type leader in a social network based on reputation are described. According to various embodiments, it is determined that one or more interactions with a first actor of a plurality of actors of an online social network correspond to decisions by other actors of the plurality of actors of the online social network that the first actor is an information authority on a particular topic. Thereafter, a reputation leadership score associated with the first actor and the particular topic is calculated, the reputation leadership score indicating a strength of the first actor's reputation as an information authority on the particular topic among the plurality of actors of the online social network service. The first actor is then classified as an information authority on the particular topic among the plurality of actors of the online social network service, based on the calculated reputation leadership score.

Abstract: Methods and systems for leveraging one's social network in the context of an opportunities marketplace are described. One aspect of the invention involves integrating social networking features into an online marketplace, or exchange. Accordingly, one aspect of the invention involves facilitating an opportunity search in a manner that provides social networking information with the results of the search.

Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.

Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products that monitor and prioritize communications transported over one or more communication channels are described. Communications received by a user may be prioritized based on one or more of a level of urgency associated with the communication and an action indicated by the communication. In one example embodiment, one or more communication channels may be monitored, an indication of a priority level of a communication may be detected, and an indication of the priority of the communication may be provided.