Abstract: A method is provided in one example and includes receiving results of a search query initiated by a user and evaluating the received results in relation to a personal profile of the user. The personal profile includes a plurality of characteristics associated with the user and the evaluating includes comparing the plurality of characteristics to the results. The plurality of characteristics include at least one characteristic derived from observing the user's behavioral patterns over a period of time. The method further includes evaluating the results based on attributes of the user; ranking the results to generate a resultant that reflects a ranking of the results in order of likely meaningfulness to the user based on the evaluation; and communicating the resultant to the user.

Abstract: A method is provided in one example and includes receiving results of a search query initiated by a user and evaluating the received results in relation to a personal profile of the user. The personal profile includes a plurality of characteristics associated with the user and the evaluating includes comparing the plurality of characteristics to the results. The plurality of characteristics include at least one characteristic derived from observing the user's behavioral patterns over a period of time. The method further includes evaluating the results based on attributes of the user; ranking the results to generate a resultant that reflects a ranking of the results in order of likely meaningfulness to the user based on the evaluation; and communicating the resultant to the user.

Abstract: A method is provided in one example and includes receiving results for a search query initiated by a user; evaluating the results in relation to a personal profile of the user. The personal profile includes a plurality of characteristics associated with the user. The method also includes ranking the results based on the evaluation in order to generate a resultant that reflects a ranking of the results, and communicating the resultant to the user.

Abstract: A method is provided in one example and includes identifying a particular word recited by an active speaker in a conference involving a plurality of endpoints in a network environment; evaluating a profile associated with the active speaker in order to identify contextual information associated with the particular word; and providing augmented data associated with the particular word to at least some of the plurality of endpoints. In more specific examples, the active speaker is identified using a facial detection protocol, or a speech recognition protocol. Data from the active speaker can be converted from speech to text.

Abstract: A method is provided in one example and includes receiving network data from a plurality of users; identifying a data file within the network data; determining whether a particular user associated with the data file is authenticated for a communications platform; identifying an access right associated with the data file; and providing the data file to a video portal, wherein the access right associated with the data file is maintained as the data file is provided to the video portal.

Abstract: A method is provided in one example and includes receiving results for a search query initiated by a user; evaluating the results in relation to a personal profile of the user. The personal profile includes a plurality of characteristics associated with the user. The method also includes ranking the results based on the evaluation in order to generate a resultant that reflects a ranking of the results, and communicating the resultant to the user.

Abstract: A method is provided in one example and includes identifying a particular word recited by an active speaker in a conference involving a plurality of endpoints in a network environment; evaluating a profile associated with the active speaker in order to identify contextual information associated with the particular word; and providing augmented data associated with the particular word to at least some of the plurality of endpoints. In more specific examples, the active speaker is identified using a facial detection protocol, or a speech recognition protocol. Data from the active speaker can be converted from speech to text.

Abstract: A blanket with audio device, which comprises a removable audio device located in the thickness of the blanket under a flap, is disclosed. The flap is both pliable and transparent. The audio device is waterproof and replaceable. The audio device is offered in more than one embodiment, with the preferred embodiment featuring recording, playback, erasure, on/off, voice activated control, and elevated Braille letters for the visually impaired. The audio device is, therefore, visually, manually, audibly, and palpably accessed.

Abstract: A connecting system for attaching a gangion or snood to a fishing line having a connector with a tubular body having first and second opposed ends, forming a slit. The body has a cut-out forming a tongue with a central aperture for receiving the loop of a swivel. The connector is free to rotate on the line and is held against axial movement on the line by a pair of stops having teeth that are crimped tightly into the line to prevent their axial movement.