Abstract: A method, program product and implementing computer system are provided in which one or more a vehicle mounted cameras provide a video feed of the areas surrounding a camera-equipped (CE) vehicle to an on-board computer system for analysis and processing. The computer system determines which if any nearby vehicles pose an increased risk to the driver of the camera-equipped vehicle by analyzing image information obtained by the CE vehicle to determine unsafe driving patterns and/or an unsafe rate of closure of the nearby vehicle relative to said CE vehicle. The CE vehicle is also operable for accessing vehicle information contained in remote computer databases using a detected license plate number of nearby vehicles and informs the driver if the database record of the nearby vehicle indicates a possible current threat to the camera-equipped vehicle.

Abstract: Provided are a computer implemented method and apparatus for manipulating data through directional or ordered selection of data. A first user input is received for selecting a section of data in a direction of selection, or an order of selection, from a source. A second user input is received for performing a basic editing operation on the selection. Responsive to the second input received from the user, the selected section of data is re-oriented or re-ordered in a direction or order corresponding to the direction or order of selection. A third user input is received for performing a basic editing operation at a destination. The re-oriented or re-ordered section of data is subjected to the second action at the destination. Once the user has selected a section of data, the user can also choose to re-orient or re-order the data in conjunction with a basic editing operation by selecting an enhanced editing operation that implements the inventive method from a menu.

Abstract: A system, method, and related computer program for automatically cataloging Web elements, such as text and color, in a Web document for use by those performing searches for Web documents containing specific Web elements. The present invention allows users to scan Web elements into a Web site database where they are automatically cataloged for future searches of the particular element data. Searchers can search for a source document containing a particular color and/or text. Users may enter values related to scanned-in Web elements on source documents, such as an alternate color that may be used in addition to or instead of the scanned in color on said source document. Web elements or graphics are cataloged in a manner that allows users to query an entire set of objects quickly by accessing the database values. A user is able to automatically change text or color values on a global basis. Alternate values entered into the Web site database override Web element data previously scanned into the database.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and data processing system for supporting application-generic licensing and purchasing of software in an intranet or internet in disclosed. A client license application resides on a client computer. The client license application cooperates with a software delivery server to install new software. The software delivery server uses a resource discovery protocol to identify software applications meeting requirements of the client license application. The software delivery server initiates the purchase of licenses at a purchase server and the installation of the software on the client computer.

Abstract: A system and method for anonymous message forwarding architecture is presented. A voter sends a vote selection to a mail forwarding server that removes the identity of the voter. The mail forwarding server has administrative options given to it by the receiving server. Administrative options include the ability to manage who is authorized to vote, how often an individual is allowed to vote, and confirmation of accepting a vote from an authorized user, or confirmation of rejecting a vote from an unauthorized user. The mail forwarding server sends the anonymous vote selection to the receiving server for vote calculation. The mail forwarding server also has the ability to perform vote selection calculation and may send a single, compiled file to the receiving server.

Abstract: A system and method for biometric identification and response is presented. Raw biometric data is received by a biometric acquisition system. The biometric acquisition system generates a digital signature based on the raw biometric data. The digital signature is compared to a biometric action data list to find a match. If a match is found, a message is sent to one or more recipients based on who the identified person is. The message can be customized and include a current photo of the identified person and the location as to where the identified person is spotted. The message may be encrypted and also include a digital signature of the sender in order for the recipient to verify the sender of the message.