Abstract: A method of media content recommendation is described. The method can include receiving rating records of a plurality of users for a plurality of media contents. The rating records can include rating values provided by the plurality of users for the media contents. The plurality of users includes a first user and a plurality of second users. A confidence level of the first user for each of the second users is determined according to the plurality of rating records. A subset of the confidence levels satisfying a predetermined condition is selected from the determined confidence levels of the first user for the second users. The subset of the confidence levels is associated with a subset of the second users. A recommended media content to be provided to the first user is determined from the media contents that have been rated by the subset of the second users.

Abstract: A method of media content recommendation is described. The method can include receiving rating records of a plurality of users for a plurality of media contents. The rating records can include rating values provided by the plurality of users for the media contents. The plurality of users includes a first user and a plurality of second users. A confidence level of the first user for each of the second users is determined according to the plurality of rating records. A subset of the confidence levels satisfying a predetermined condition is selected from the determined confidence levels of the first user for the second users. The subset of the confidence levels is associated with a subset of the second users. A recommended media content to be provided to the first user is determined from the media contents that have been rated by the subset of the second users.

Abstract: A system and method for intrusion detection includes a first sensor for detecting an intrusion within an area and for outputting a first signal, a second sensor for detecting an intrusion within the area, the second sensor outputting a second signal, and a processor to receive both the first and second signals and to classify both the first and second signals as having a particular state. The processor provides an output for generating an alarm signal when the first signal and the second signal are classified with corresponding states.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for providing networked users the ability to communicate messages efficiently and intelligently among themselves. Networked users can send and redirect messages to other users according to the content and intention of the messages. Human intelligence is applied when the users select to which of the other users to send or redirect messages. Through a plural of layers of redirection, the messages reach only the intended users or a particular set of users with the capability to provide a response to the received messages.

Abstract: A system and method for intrusion detection includes a first sensor for detecting an intrusion within an area and for outputting a first signal, a second sensor for detecting an intrusion within the area, the second sensor outputting a second signal, and a processor to receive both the first and second signals and to classify both the first and second signals as having a particular state. The processor provides an output for generating an alarm signal when the first signal and the second signal are classified with corresponding states.