Abstract: A method and system for balancing server work load for cellular phone client-proxy applications in an environment where the clients change position within a given geographic area is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of mapping, monitoring, automatically re-mapping the system when required, updating a map address book, and updating a client address book. The system has a mapping system and a communication system connected to a plurality of servers, proxy servers and applications by an internal network. The proxy servers are connected to a plurality of clients by the Internet. If a threshold is exceeded, the monitoring program sends a message to a mapping program. Upon receipt of the message, the mapping program uses a rules engine to calculate a new map graph to remove load from an overloaded server (or servers) and to adjust communication requirements for data by reconfiguring partitions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a client-server computing system capable of validating cached data having a data store, a server, a cache, a transformation engine, a cache monitor, and an object dependency mapper. The transformation engine transforms data into a format suitable for a client application based on a set of transformation rules. The cache monitor ensures that cached objects are valid when changes to data in the data store are detected by the server. The object dependency mapper automatically and continuously determines the dependencies between data in the data store and sets of transformation rules. Data in the data store is represented as a tree structure. The cache monitor determines the validity of the cached objects based on the tree structure and the dependencies between data and the transformation rules.

Abstract: The initial partitioning of a distributed computing problem can be critical, and is often a source of tedium for the user. A method is provided that automatically segments the problem into fixed sized collections of original program cells (OPCs) based on the complexity of the problem specified, and the combination of computing agents of various caliber available for the overall job. The OPCs that are on the edge of a collection can communicate with OPCs on the edges of neighboring collections, and are indexed separately from OPCs that are within the ‘core’ or inner non-edge portion of a collection. Consequently, core OPCs can iterate independently of whether any communication occurs between collections and groups of collections (VPPs). All OPCs on an edge have common dependencies on remote information (i.e., their neighbors are all on the same edge of a neighboring collection).

Abstract: Evaluation instruments that may comprise a standardized letter of recommendation (SLR) are generated for various types of entities (e.g., business, education institutions, government, etc.). These evaluation instruments include content that solicits feedback from an evaluator for evaluating an applicant for the entity. For example, the entity may be evaluating applicants for a specific need (e.g., employment, promotion, admission, etc.). An evaluation instrument is completed by one or more evaluators. Feedback provided by evaluators is analyzed, and one or more scores are generated for each applicant. A report including the one or more scores and other information for selecting an applicant is generated and transmitted to the entity. The report may be used by the entity to select an applicant.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of Pasteurella haemolytica vaccines. More particularly, the invention relates to a bacterin-toxoid vaccine capable of inducing immunity in bovine species in one dose against Pasteurella haemolytica Type A-1 infection comprising Pasteurella haemolytica derived leukotoxoid, capsular antigen, soluble antigens and cells, methods to make the vaccine and methods of vaccinating bovine animals.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a process for preparing aliphatic anhydrides comprising contacting a divinyl ether with carboxylic acid in the presence of a catalytic amount of a strong acid. The invention is further a process for preparing alkylidene dicarboxylates, which are intermediates in the above preparation of aliphatic anhydride.