Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for automatically converting dates and times in electronic text messages to the local dates and times of the message recipients. For example, when a text message is sent to an intended recipient, a messaging server can recognize date and time strings in the message text string, if any. The server can parse the date/time information into Coordinated Universal Time (“UTC”) form. The server also receives locale and time zone information from the intended recipient's client application, and can send this information to the originating client application. The originating client application can use this locale and time zone information to convert the UTC date/time information from the message string, if any, to the localized date and time of the message recipient. The localized date/time information is inserted into the message string, and the resulting message is forwarded to the recipient.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for consolidating telephone calls from more than one individual to a single, remote conference call provider through a telephone switch such that the multiple calls utilize a single telephone connection between the individuals' location and the conference call provider. A private branch exchange (PBX) or other type of switch detects attempts by multiple local callers to reach a designated conference call number and multiplexes those calls. In one embodiment, at least one of the conference call participants is coupled to the switch via a network, such as the Internet, using an Internet protocol (IP) telephone connection.

Abstract: In the processing of wholesale payments over the Internet, a condition manager within the buyer's banking institution will implement a condition manager that has an ability to contact a legacy fraud detection system, which monitors whether the proposed purchase is fraudulent or not. Such legacy fraud detection systems typically are looking for unusual purchasing patterns or other aberrations relative to this particular customer's past buying habits. This system can be implemented with respect to the use of electronic payments when products are purchased by customers over the Internet.

Abstract: An attribute is associated with one or more files stored on a storage medium, wherein the attribute is indicative to software utilized by a processor to access the files that the files are deletable. One or more files associated with the attribute can be deleted. Files can be deleted, for example, based upon receipt of a request for file system space. A sufficient amount of free space can be created to fulfill the request via the deletion of the one or more files associated with the attribute. A history of accesses to the files can be maintained and a least recently accessed file, associated with the attribute, can be deleted. Files can also be deleted according to a priority included in the attribute.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for annotating digital images with information meaningful to a viewer. Data related to physical parameters associated with the digital image, such as, a geographic location (which may be a GPS latitude and longitude) and optionally, other parameters, are used to associate the image with information meaningful to a viewer. These parameters may be used in conjunction with a database that associates physical position information with such information.

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for consolidating telephone calls from more than one individual to a single, remote conference call provider through a telephone switch such that the multiple calls utilize a single telephone connection between the individuals' location and the conference call provider. A private branch exchange (PBX) or other type of switch detects attempts by multiple local callers to reach a designated conference call number and multiplexes those calls. In one embodiment, at least one of the conference call participants is coupled to the switch via a network, such as the Internet, using an Internet protocol (IP) telephone connection.

Abstract: A method, system, apparatus, and computer program product are presented for providing a user with the ability to limit the receipt of unwanted email messages. An encoded email identifier is generated by combining the user's local mailbox identifier along with encoded email acceptance parameter values that represent email acceptance criteria. The encoded email identifier is then used as the local-part portion of an email address in place of the user's local mailbox identifier. After receiving an incoming email message in which the encoded email identifier is a portion of the destination address of the incoming email message, an email server delivers the email message in accordance with the local mailbox identifier that is embedded in the encoded email identifier in response to a determination that one or more characteristics of the email message satisfy one or more email acceptance criteria that are encoded within the encoded email identifier.

Abstract: The method disclosed and a system employing the method provide remote access via a computer network to individual files contained within a multi-file archive file on a computer network file server, such as ZIP files stored on an Internet web server. The method allows a user equipped with a standard web browser to view a listing of the files contained within an archive file prior to actually downloading the archive file. The user can then select one or more files to receive or download, and the web server extracts only the selected files for transmission to the client computer. The method particularly reduces the amount of time, network bandwidth and computer storage necessary to view the file listing, and to download the selected files.

Abstract: The method disclosed and a system employing the method provide remote access via a computer network to individual files contained within a multi-file archive file on a computer network file server, such as ZIP files stored on an Internet web server. The method allows a user equipped with a standard web browser to view a listing of the files contained within an archive file prior to actually downloading the archive file. The user can then select one or more files to receive or download, and the web server extracts only the selected files for transmission to the client computer. The method particularly reduces the amount of time, network bandwidth and computer storage necessary to view the file listing, and to download the selected files.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed in a first data processing system for processing a first instruction in response to an initiation of processing of a second instruction in an emulation environment. The first data processing system includes a first architecture, a first processing environment, and an emulation environment. The first instruction is executable within the first processing environment. The emulation environment is generated by the first architecture. The emulation environment emulates a second data processing system. The second data processing system includes a second architecture and a second processing environment. The second instruction is executable within the second processing environment. A file is established within the emulation environment. The file includes a plurality of routines. Each routine is associated with one of the second plurality of instructions. One of the routines is associated with the second instruction.