Abstract: A method and system. A first interest value is determined. The first interest value is associated with a first combination of one or more concepts derived from one or more word objects extracted from a message on which an action is to be performed. The first interest value is determined to be at least a specified first threshold value and in response, a concept interest dataset is updated. The concept interest dataset prior to being updated includes combinations of at least one concept. Each concept of the at least one concept has been derived from a previous processing of messages. The updated concept interest dataset includes the first combination and a cumulative interest value that encompasses the first interest value.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are disclosed for providing a measure of pedestrian congestion in a given area. In one embodiment, the method comprises collecting data from a pedestrian moving in the area, and using the data to determine one or more specified parameters representing a pattern of movement of the pedestrian in the area. These specified parameters are used to determine a sinuosity of pedestrian traffic in the given area. In one embodiment, the pattern of movement is a walking pattern of the pedestrian, and the data collected from the pedestrian identifies a multitude of positions of the pedestrian's feet. In an embodiment, the specified parameters include a lateral gap between the feet of the pedestrian, and a length of a stride of the pedestrian. A sequence of values may be collected for each of these parameters.

Abstract: A method for identifying a trajectory for each vehicle involved in an accident. The method begins by plotting on a Cartesian Coordinate Plane GNSS locations corresponding to a vehicle involved in the accident. Next, the method identifies GNSS locations on the Cartesian Coordinate Plane where the vehicle was speeding. Next, the method marks those GNSS locations on the Cartesian Coordinate Plane where the vehicle involved in the accident was skidding. The process of plotting and identifying speeding as well as skidding is repeated for all vehicles involved in the accident. The Cartesian Coordinate plane then having all vehicle trajectories residing therein is sent to an output device.

Abstract: A method and system for cooling air within an enclosure. The enclosure includes a cooling system and a remaining portion of the enclosure that is external to the cooling system. An outside air temperature of air entering the cooling system from outside the enclosure is monitored. A blowing air temperature of air in the cooling system at the outlet of the cooling system is monitored. A first inlet of the enclosure is controlled to be fully open or fully closed, in dependence on the monitored outside air temperature. A second inlet of the enclosure is controlled by adjusting an amount of opening of the second inlet, in dependence on the monitored blowing air temperature. A valve in a secondary water circuit of the cooling mechanism is controlled by adjusting an amount of opening of the valve, in dependence on the monitored outside air temperature.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are disclosed for providing a measure of pedestrian congestion in a given area. In one embodiment, the method comprises collecting data from a pedestrian moving in the area, and using the data to determine one or more specified parameters representing a pattern of movement of the pedestrian in the area. These specified parameters are used to determine a sinuosity of pedestrian traffic in the given area. In one embodiment, the pattern of movement is a walking pattern of the pedestrian, and the data collected from the pedestrian identifies a multitude of positions of the pedestrian's feet. In an embodiment, the specified parameters include a lateral gap between the feet of the pedestrian, and a length of a stride of the pedestrian. A sequence of values may be collected for each of these parameters.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product are disclosed for providing a measure of pedestrian congestion in a given area. In one embodiment, the method comprises collecting data from a pedestrian moving in the area, and using the data to determine one or more specified parameters representing a pattern of movement of the pedestrian in the area. These specified parameters are used to determine a sinuosity of pedestrian traffic in the given area. In one embodiment, the pattern of movement is a walking pattern of the pedestrian, and the data collected from the pedestrian identifies a multitude of positions of the pedestrian's feet. In an embodiment, the specified parameters include a lateral gap between the feet of the pedestrian, and a length of a stride of the pedestrian. A sequence of values may be collected for each of these parameters.

Abstract: A method and system. A first interest value is determined. The first interest value is associated with a first combination of one or more concepts derived from one or more word objects extracted from a message on which an action is to be performed. The first interest value is determined to be at least a specified first threshold value and in response, a concept interest dataset is updated. The concept interest dataset prior to being updated includes combinations of at least one concept. Each concept of the at least one concept has been derived from a previous processing of messages. The updated concept interest dataset includes the first combination and a cumulative interest value that encompasses the first interest value.

Abstract: A method and system for processing messages. A first interest value is determined. The first interest value is associated with a first combination of one or more concepts derived from one or more word objects extracted from a message on which an action is to be performed. Each concept of the one or more concepts is associated with at least one word object. Each word object is an instance of the associated concept The first interest value is determined to be at least a specified first threshold value and in response, a concept interest dataset is updated. The concept interest dataset prior to being updated includes combinations of at least one concept. Each concept of the at least one concept has been derived from a previous processing of messages. The updated concept interest dataset includes the first combination and a cumulative interest value that encompasses the first interest value.

Abstract: A method and system for cooling air within an enclosure. The enclosure includes a cooling system and a remaining portion of the enclosure that is external to the cooling system An outside air temperature of air entering the cooling system from outside the enclosure is monitored. A blowing air temperature of air in the cooling system at the outlet of the cooling system is monitored. A first inlet of the enclosure is controlled to be fully open or fully closed, in dependence on the monitored outside air temperature. A second inlet of the enclosure is controlled by adjusting an amount of opening of the second inlet, in dependence on the monitored blowing air temperature. A valve in a secondary water circuit of the cooling mechanism is controlled by adjusting an amount of opening of the valve, in dependence on the monitored outside air temperature.

Abstract: A method and system for variable air cooling for data centers. The system may include: an enclosure to be cooled suitable for housing hardware components; a cooling system including: a first air input for controllably allowing input of outside air from outside the enclosure; a second air input for controllably allowing input of recycled air from the enclosure; a selectively activatable cooling mechanism; an air output for allowing output of air into the enclosure; a first temperature monitor for monitoring an outside air temperature of air outside the enclosure; a second temperature monitor for monitoring a blowing air temperature of air at the air output; and a control mechanism for controlling an operation of the first air input, the second air input, and the cooling mechanism dependent on a monitored outside air temperature at the first temperature monitor and a monitored blowing air temperature at the second temperature monitor.

Abstract: A method and system for dividing tagged items into subsets. A region is split into subregions. For each subregion, a central tagged item having more adjacent tagged items in each subregion than any other tagged item in each subregion is determined, utilizing information that includes, for each tagged item in the region, a spatial location of each tagged item and a list of all other tagged items which are adjacent to each tagged item by being within a specified constant distance (Rlimit) from each tagged item. A virtual boundary is outlined around the central tagged item to enclose the central tagged item and a portion of the tagged items in each subregion which are adjacent to the central tagged item. The portion of the tagged items in each subregion consists of all, or less than all, tagged items which are adjacent to the central tagged item in each subregion.

Abstract: A method and system for processing messages. A first interest value is determined. The first interest value is associated with a first combination of one or more concepts derived from one or more word objects extracted from a message on which an action is to be performed. Each concept of the one or more concepts is associated with at least one word object. Each word object is an instance of the associated concept The first interest value is determined to be at least a specified first threshold value and in response, a concept interest dataset. The concept interest dataset prior to being updated includes combinations of at least one concept. Each concept of the at least one concept has been derived from a previous processing of messages. The updated concept interest dataset includes the first combination and a cumulative interest value that encompasses the first interest value.

Abstract: A method and associated system for processing messages. An action to be subsequently performed on the message is identified. In response to the action being identified, one or more word objects are extracted from the message. A first combination of one or more concepts is derived. from the one or more word objects. Each concept of the one or more concepts is associated with at least one object of the one or more word objects. Each word object is an instance of the associated concept. A first interest value associated with the first combination is determined. In response to a determination that the first interest value is at least a specified first threshold value, a concept interest dataset that includes combinations of concepts is updated. The updated concept interest dataset includes the first combination and a cumulative interest value that encompasses the first interest value.

Abstract: A blade speed control apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a rotor assembly a first blade assembly movably attached to the rotor assembly at a first initial position, a second blade assembly movably attached to the rotor assembly at a second initial position, and a movement mechanism configured to move the rotor assembly in a first lateral direction along a y-axis such that a first angle exists between the first blade assembly with said respect to the second blade assembly. The movement mechanism is configured to move a portion of the rotor assembly in a first lateral direction along a y-axis such that a first angle exists between the first blade assembly with said respect to the second blade assembly. The first angle does not comprise an angle of 180 degrees.

Abstract: A data management method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computing system, first identification data associated with a buyer of a product. The computing system retrieves product data associated with the product. The product data is compared to campaign data associated with a campaign. The campaign is associated with an entity associated with the product. The computing system determines that the product is associated with the campaign. The computing system generates second identification data comprising the first identification data, an identification code for the product, a campaign code indicating that the product is associated with the campaign, and a date of purchase for the product. The computing system generates encrypted data comprising the second identification data in an encrypted format. The encrypted data is transmitted to a secure database system.

Abstract: An approach is provided for collaboratively synchronizing devices in an ad hoc network. Responsive to a transmission of a map by a first device to other device(s) listening to the first device, a second device determines the map, which allocates time slots to devices, indicates a conflict by which a same time slot is allocated to the second device and another device. The transmission is responsive to a determination that a Boolean value is true with a probability p if the first device is in an alive mode or a probability q if the first device is in a dormant mode, where p>q and q>0, and where p and q indicate respective likelihoods of performing the transmission. The second device resolves the conflict by allocating another time slot to the second device.

Abstract: A method and system for dividing tagged items into subsets. A region is split into subregions. For each subregion, a central tagged item having more adjacent tagged items in each subregion than any other tagged item in each subregion is determined, utilizing information that includes, for each tagged item in the region, a spatial location of each tagged item and a list of all other tagged items which are adjacent to each tagged item by being within a specified constant distance (Rlimit) from each tagged item. A virtual boundary is outlined around the central tagged item to enclose the central tagged item and a portion of the tagged items in each subregion which are adjacent to the central tagged item. The portion of the tagged items in each subregion consists of all, or less than all, tagged items which are adjacent to the central tagged item in each subregion.

Abstract: A method and system for utilizing an instant messaging environment. An instant messaging client is created in association with each respective end user of at least two end users. Each instant messaging client in association with its respective end user includes at least two zones. Each zone corresponds exclusively to a unique end user. Each zone includes at least two textboxes contiguously distributed within each zone. The at least two zones of each instant messaging client is configured to include a write-only zone specific to the respective end user and a read-only zone specific to each end user of all other end users exclusive of the respective end user. Each instant messaging client is provided to each respective end user of the at least two end users.

Abstract: A method and system for dividing a set of tagged items into subsets. Each tagged item is tagged with a passive RFID tag. A RFID reader is instructed to poll the RFID tags of all tagged items in a specified region having fixed boundaries to generate information including, for each tagged item, a spatial location of each tagged item and a list of all other tagged items in the region which are adjacent to each tagged item. The region is split into non-overlapping subregions. For each subregion, a central tagged item having more adjacent tagged items in each subregion than any other tagged item in each subregion is determined, utilizing the generated information. A virtual boundary is outlined around the central tagged item to enclose the central tagged item and a portion of the tagged items in each subregion which are adjacent to the central tagged item.

Abstract: An approach is provided for collaboratively synchronizing devices in an ad hoc network. Responsive to a transmission of a map by a first device to other device(s) listening to the first device, a second device determines the map, which allocates time slots to devices, indicates a conflict by which a same time slot is allocated to the second device and another device. The transmission is responsive to a determination that a Boolean value is true with a probability p if the first device is in an alive mode or a probability q if the first device is in a dormant mode, where p>q and q>0, and where p and q indicate respective likelihoods of performing the transmission. The second device resolves the conflict by allocating another time slot to the second device.