Abstract: A computer implemented method and system for analysing and identifying the flow of internal and external communications in a large enterprise by collecting and analysing data relating to the information flow. The system comprises: a capture component adapted to capture communication activity data comprising communication data relating to the type of communication and organisational data relating to parties participating in the communication, the capture component further adapted to transform the communication data into a common format in dependence on the type of communication activity; an analysis component adapted to analyse the transformed data to identify patterns of communications and variances from previous patterns of communications; and, a presentation component adapted to present the data or results of data analysis.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system for providing targeted information to a recipient of a personal document by generating the document containing personal information from a first source and promotional information from a second source after selecting the personal document recipient for receiving the promotional information from the second source in dependence on the personal information. Typically, the document will be a payslip and the recipient an employee. Also provided is a computer-implemented engine for managing the personal document providing service, the engine having an interface for receiving personal information; an interface for receiving promotional information; and, a processing system adapted to select the personal document recipient for receiving promotional information in dependence on the personal information, the processing system further adapted to generate data for producing the personal document.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and system for analysing and identifying the flow of internal and external communications in a large enterprise by collecting and analysing data relating to the information flow. The system comprises: a capture component adapted to capture communication activity data comprising communication data relating to the type of communication and organisational data relating to parties participating in the communication, the capture component further adapted to transform the communication data into a common format in dependence on the type of communication activity; an analysis component adapted to analyse the transformed data to identify patterns of communications and variances from previous patterns of communications; and, a presentation component adapted to present the data or results of data analysis.

Abstract: A method and system using a communication network, such as the Internet, to compensate at least one user in exchange for work undertaken by the at least one user. The communication network is used to perform work, the work being defined by a content provider in a manner which does not target specific user profiles. Compensation units are offered to the user in exchange for the performed work. The user uses a user terminal to accept the offered compensation units. The accepted compensation units are transferred from a content provider account to a user account, the content provider account corresponding to the content provider offering the compensation units and the user account corresponding to user who completed the work. The user can spend earned compensation units on goods and services offered by a redeeming content provider. The compensation units are provided in a closed system.

Abstract: A method and system using a communication network, such as the Internet, to compensate at least one user in exchange for work undertaken by the at least one user. The communication network is used to perform work, the work being defined by a content provider in a manner which does not target specific user profiles. Compensation units are offered to the user in exchange for the performed work. The user uses a user terminal to accept the offered compensation units. The accepted compensation units are transferred from a content provider account to a user account, the content provider account corresponding to the content provider offering the compensation units and the user account corresponding to user who completed the work. The user can spend earned compensation units on goods and services offered by a redeeming content provider. The compensation units are provided in a closed system.

Abstract: A method and system using a communication network, such as the Internet, to compensate at least one user in exchange for work undertaken by the at least one user. The communication network is used to perform work, the work being defined by a content provider in a manner which does not target specific user profiles. Compensation units are offered to the user in exchange for the performed work. The user uses a user terminal to accept the offered compensation units. The accepted compensation units are transferred from a content provider account to a user account, the content provider account corresponding to the content provider offering the compensation units and the user account corresponding to user who completed the work. The user can spend earned compensation units on goods and services offered by are deeming content provider. The compensation units are provided in a closed system.

Abstract: A coverplate for attachment over a sign or the like on the riser of an escalator step, having a profile complementary to the riser and to the trailing edge of the step below, comprised of a transparent polycarbonate material with a metal casting incorporated into it along an edge, to provide strength and rigidity and a wear-resistant rim to the coverplate.

Abstract: A removable transparent cover plate for a sign to be attached to the riser (ie the vertical face) of an escalator step has a concealed screw-clamp fastening system. The riser is made with two movably engaged jaws, spring-biassed towards an open configuration and connected with a threaded rod by which they can be pulled together into a closed configuration, to hold the sign and transparent cover plate in place.