Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for optimized survey targeting are presented. In some embodiments, a system comprising one or more processors determines, for each question in a plurality of questions in a survey, a prediction indicative of a likelihood that a first user will provide a specific answer to the question and a certainty score associated with the prediction. The system may then identify, based upon the predictions and the certainty scores determined for the plurality of questions in the survey, a first subset of questions from the plurality of questions in the survey, the identifying comprising excluding one or more questions in the plurality of questions from the first subset of questions. The system may also present, a first question from the first subset of questions to the first user.

Abstract: A method, medium and implementing processing system are provided in which the presence of workers in a long highway construction zone is monitored and the electronically-controlled posted speed limit is adjusted in accordance with the detected presence of workers in the immediate area. In an example, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) scanners or readers are strategically placed in a construction or working area. Such RFID reading devices may be embedded, for example, in construction speed limit signs. The displayed speed limit is controlled by the detected proximity of construction workers wearing RFID-embedded clothing, for example, such as safety vests or helmets. The speed limit sign includes logic to display one of many possible speed limit displays based on the nearest, and/or the number of RFID signals detected in a given area.

Abstract: A Meeting Attendee Instant Messaging (MAIM) utility is provided and embeds Instant Messaging (IM) functionality in a calendaring software. When a meeting request is sent out from the calendaring application, the request receives invitee responses, which automatically populates a Meeting Invitee Status Display (MISD). The MISD graphically illustrates which invitees have accepted the request to the meeting (i.e., attendees), and also provides an indication of a current IM status of each attendee to the meeting. The meeting facilitator may optionally select specific attendees or all attendees and initiate a one-to-one or group IM chat session with the selected attendees to begin a chat. The group IM session chat is initiated from within the MISD without providing the meeting facilitator with anything other than the e-mail addresses or e-mail IDs of the attendees.

Abstract: A method, medium and implementing processing system are provided in which the presence of workers in a long highway construction zone is monitored and the electronically-controlled posted speed limit is adjusted in accordance with the detected presence of workers in the immediate area. In an example, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) scanners or readers are strategically placed in a construction or working area. Such RFID reading devices may be embedded, for example, in construction speed limit signs. The displayed speed limit is controlled by the detected proximity of construction workers wearing RFID-embedded clothing, for example, such as safety vests or helmets. The speed limit sign includes logic to display one of many possible speed limit displays based on the nearest, and/or the number of RFID signals detected in a given area.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and a data processing system for generating a single object file from which a plurality of per-processor architecture executables may be produced. Source code includes instructions that are associated with a plurality of processor architectures and a plurality of instruction sets each associated with one of the plurality of processor architectures. The source code is compiled into an object file that includes common text and data associated with the plurality of processor architectures and a plurality of processor-specific data and text sets. The object file may then be linked by a processor of one of the plurality of processor architectures to produce an executable that is optimized for a plurality of processor architectures.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and computer program product for managing audio information. The process retrieves an audio stream comprising audio information. The process generates a pair of audio tags in an audio tag frequency band. The audio tag frequency band is a frequency band different than the frequency band of the audio information. The audio tags correspond to a given function. The process superimposes the audio tags on the audio information to form a tagged audio information segment. The process retrieves the tagged audio information segment from the audio stream corresponding to the given function in response to receiving a selection of the given function. The tagged audio information segment can be managed according to the function to which the audio tags have been associated.

Abstract: A Meeting Attendee Instant Messaging (MAIM) utility is provided and embeds Instant Messaging (IM) functionality in a calendaring software. When a meeting request is sent out from the calendaring application, the request receives invitee responses, which automatically populates a Meeting Invitee Status Display (MISD). The MISD graphically illustrates which invitees have accepted the request to the meeting (i.e., attendees), and also provides an indication of a current IM status of each attendee to the meeting. The meeting facilitator may optionally select specific attendees or all attendees and initiate a one-to-one or group IM chat session with the selected attendees to begin a chat. The group IM session chat is initiated from within the MISD without providing the meeting facilitator with anything other than the e-mail addresses or e-mail IDs of the attendees.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for constructing and repurposing rhetorical content. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a content management system (400) having a database (404), and a controller (402) for managing the database. The controller can be programmed to construct (606) one or more rhetorical and structural elements from a rhetorical library and rhetorical content associated with the rhetorical library by functional attributes, and generate (610) a schematic expression from a combination of the one or more rhetorical and structural elements. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for analyzing, deconstructing, reconstructing, and repurposing rhetorical content. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a content management system (400) having a database (404), and a controller (402) for managing the database. The controller can be programmed to retrieve (702) at least one of a first plurality of records, each including content, retrieve (706) rhetorical libraries, identify (714) patterns between the rhetorical libraries and the content of each record, and deconstruct (718) the content into one or more rhetorical topics according to the patterns identified. Additional embodiments are disclosed for analyzing, deconstructing, reconstructing, and repurposing content.

Abstract: A method and system for translating written text from a first (foreign) language to a second (native) language is provided. An image containing the text is first captured at the request of the user. Text zones are identified in the image and the zones are converted to text characters using optical character recognition. The text characters, which are in the first language, are translated to the second language. The translated text is then output to the user. The text may be converted to an image that can be displayed on a display or, alternatively, the text may be synthesized into speech that may be played over a speaker accessible to the user such as an earpiece. Data can be provided to the user as text, audio or text and audio combined.

Abstract: An improved TAB circuit is provided for use with ink jet printer cartridges, which carries electrical signals to an array of nozzles on a heater chip. The TAB circuit eliminates bent or broken electrical circuit traces before being bonded to the heater chip by creating a chip window that partially overlaps the edges of the heater chip, and by bringing the electrical circuit traces to the chip window and terminating these circuit traces at a PI (polyimide) edge, which defines the inner perimeter of the chip window. The circuit traces thus are not unsupported at their ends before being assembled to the heater chip, and are automatically correctly positioned to make contact with bond pads of the heater chip when the overall TAB circuit is in correct registration therewith. The TAB circuit also provides an improved tolerance for a covercoat placement that will tend to prevent corrosive ink from coming into contact with these metal traces.

Abstract: A method in a data processing system for displaying a drawing for a view point, wherein the drawing includes a set of objects. A plurality of bounding boxes and complexity data for the set of objects is received, wherein a bounding box and complexity data is associated with each object within the set of objects. Occluders within the set of objects using the plurality of bounding boxes is selected. Objects from the set of objects that are visible when compared to the occluders for the viewpoint are identified.

Abstract: An improved TAB circuit is provided for use with ink jet printer cartridges, which carries electrical signals to an array of nozzles on a heater chip. The TAB circuit eliminates bent or broken electrical circuit traces before being bonded to the heater chip by creating a chip window that partially overlaps the edges of the heater chip, and by bringing the electrical circuit traces to the chip window and terminating these circuit traces at a PI (polyimide) edge, which defines the inner perimeter of the chip window. The circuit traces thus are not unsupported at their ends before being assembled to the heater chip, and are automatically correctly positioned to make contact with bond pads of the heater chip when the overall TAB circuit is in correct registration therewith. The TAB circuit also provides an improved tolerance for a covercoat placement that will tend to prevent corrosive ink from coming into contact with these metal traces.