Abstract: A system and method for multivariate testing of messages to a subgroup in a one-to-many messaging platform. A client text message is generated for transmission to a number of users via one or more messaging services. A subset of users is defined according to one or more attributes of the text message or the users, and the client text message is transmitted only to users in the subgroup. The transmission is analyzed for performance metrics, such as actions or reactions by users in the subgroup, and based on the performance metrics, the message is optimized for transmission to the larger group of users. Optimization happens rapidly.

Abstract: A system and method for multivariate testing of messages to a subgroup in a one-to-many messaging platform. A client text message is generated for transmission to a number of users via one or more messaging services. A subset of users is defined according to one or more attributes of the text message or the users, and the client text message is transmitted only to users in the subgroup. The transmission is analyzed for performance metrics, such as actions or reactions by users in the subgroup, and based on the performance metrics, the message is optimized for transmission to the larger group of users. Optimization happens rapidly.

Abstract: A system and method for segmenting users of a messaging platform includes receiving a first text message from a client for transmission to a number of users that are registered with the messaging platform. The users are segmented based on one or more user attributes that are defined by static metadata that is generated when each user is registered with the messaging platform, and by dynamic information about user behavior using the messaging platform and/or the one or more second messaging services. The first text message is customized into a set of one or more second text messages according to the segmenting, the customizing providing a context to each of the set of second text messages, the context corresponding to the one or more user attributes.

Abstract: A system and method for multivariate testing of messages to a subgroup in a one-to-many messaging platform. A client text message is generated for transmission to a number of users via one or more messaging services. A subset of users is defined according to one or more attributes of the text message or the users, and the client text message is transmitted only to users in the subgroup. The transmission is analyzed for performance metrics, such as actions or reactions by users in the subgroup, and based on the performance metrics, the message is optimized for transmission to the larger group of users. Optimization happens rapidly.

Abstract: A messaging system includes a messaging platform having one or more interfaces for communicating with one or more messaging services, the one or more messaging services transmitting client text messages associated with the client, and receiving user text messages from individual ones of the plurality of users. The messaging system further includes a machine learning module that executes one or more artificial intelligence algorithms, the machine learning module being configured to receive the user text messages, process the user text messages according to the one or more artificial intelligence algorithms and, based on one or more of variables associated with the user text messages, generate metadata for each of the user text messages, the metadata representing one or more attributes associated with content of each of the plurality of user text messages or a user associated with the user text messages.

Abstract: A system and method for multivariate testing of messages to a subgroup in a one-to-many messaging platform. A client text message is generated for transmission to a number of users via one or more messaging services. A subset of users is defined according to one or more attributes of the text message or the users, and the client text message is transmitted only to users in the subgroup. The transmission is analyzed for performance metrics, such as actions or reactions by users in the subgroup, and based on the performance metrics, the message is optimized for transmission to the larger group of users. Optimization happens rapidly.

Abstract: A system and method for segmenting users of a messaging platform includes receiving a first text message from a client for transmission to a number of users that are registered with the messaging platform. The users are segmented based on one or more user attributes that are defined by static metadata that is generated when each user is registered with the messaging platform, and by dynamic information about user behavior using the messaging platform and/or the one or more second messaging services. The first text message is customized into a set of one or more second text messages according to the segmenting, the customizing providing a context to each of the set of second text messages, the context corresponding to the one or more user attributes.

Abstract: A system, method and computer processor execute functions for grouping messages in a one-to-many messaging platform. Response text messages are received from a corresponding number of users in response to a first text message from a client. The first text message is transmitted via one or more messaging services that interface with the messaging platform, analyze one or more attributes associated with each of the response text messages are analyzed by the computer processor, to generate metadata representing one or more attributes associated with each of the response text messages or a user associated therewith. The metadata is stored for each of the response text messages in a database, the storing further including linking the metadata with the content of each of the plurality of response text messages.

Abstract: A system and method for multivariate testing of messages to a subgroup in a one-to-many messaging platform. A client text message is generated for transmission to a number of users via one or more messaging services. A subset of users is defined according to one or more attributes of the text message or the users, and the client text message is transmitted only to users in the subgroup. The transmission is analyzed for performance metrics, such as actions or reactions by users in the subgroup, and based on the performance metrics, the message is optimized for transmission to the larger group of users. Optimization happens rapidly.

Abstract: A messaging system includes a messaging platform having one or more interfaces for communicating with one or more messaging services, the one or more messaging services transmitting client text messages associated with the client, and receiving user text messages from individual ones of the plurality of users. The messaging system further includes a machine learning module that executes one or more artificial intelligence algorithms, the machine learning module being configured to receive the user text messages, process the user text messages according to the one or more artificial intelligence algorithms and, based on one or more of variables associated with the user text messages, generate metadata for each of the user text messages, the metadata representing one or more attributes associated with content of each of the plurality of user text messages or a user associated with the user text messages.

Abstract: Video game characters of a video game may have associated attributes, such as their equipment, modified using a device which may be both remote from a device used to play the video game and incapable of playing the video game. A server in communication with both devices may communicate video game character information to the device remote from the game play device, check validity of modifications to video game character equipment requested by the remote device, save information of the modifications, and provide the information of the modifications to the device used to play the video game. The device used to play the video game may allow for acceptance, and use thereafter, of the equipment modifications during game play.

Abstract: Video game characters of a video game may have associated attributes, such as their equipment, modified using a device which may be both remote from a device used to play the video game and incapable of playing the video game. A server in communication with both devices may communicate video game character information to the device remote from the game play device, check validity of modifications to video game character equipment requested by the remote device, save information of the modifications, and provide the information of the modifications to the device used to play the video game. The device used to play the video game may allow for acceptance, and use thereafter, of the equipment modifications during game play.

Abstract: Voice communication between players using one or more multiplayer game console is selectively controlled. A player may selectively block voice communications with another player during a current and any future games. In addition, an authorized party (e.g., a parent) can selectively preclude voice communication by a minor child by setting an option that is uploaded to an online game service service; the minor child is then precluded from voice communication on any voice console via the online game service. Also, a player may be temporarily or permanently banned from voice communication during games played through an online game service in response to complaints made by other players concerning the player's behavior in voice communication while playing games, e.g., excessive use of profanity. When a player signs on to the online game service, data are downloaded to the game console that indicate any applicable restraints on voice communication.

Abstract: Voice communication between players using one or more multiplayer game console is selectively controlled. A player may selectively block voice communications with another player during a current and any future games. In addition, an authorized party (e.g., a parent) can selectively preclude voice communication by a minor child by setting an option that is uploaded to an online game service service; the minor child is then precluded from voice communication on any voice console via the online game service. Also, a player may be temporarily or permanently banned from voice communication during games played through an online game service in response to complaints made by other players concerning the player's behavior in voice communication while playing games, e.g., excessive use of profanity. When a player signs on to the online game service, data are downloaded to the game console that indicate any applicable restraints on voice communication.

Abstract: Automatically maintaining behavioral standards of an electronic community in response to feedback from members of the electronic community. Feedback is submitted regarding behavior of a specified member. If the feedback exceeds a threshold representing a behavioral standard of the electronic community for a category, an action is automatically implemented directed to the specified member. Each threshold may be adjusted as a function of the number of members or of other criteria. The feedback may also be used to rate a specific member and to enable other members to choose whether to interact with the specific member. Sanctions or rewards may be implemented, including limiting communication, suspending or terminating access, granting additional privileges, assigning the specified member to a subgroup of the electronic community, and other actions. Community standards can thus be automatically maintained and enforced for gaming, communication, commerce, collaborative work, or other electronic activities.

Abstract: Systems and methods for installation and operation of a groundwater monitoring system in a borehole of any angle using a coaxial gas displacement pump with a unique O-ring assembly that serves as a two-position valve for groundwater purging and sampling and also as a housing and sealing mechanism for isolating an optical pressure sensor. The optical sensor measures in-situ hydraulic pressure directly subjacent and adjacent to the surrounding rock fractures and sediment pores without hydraulic interferences from potentiometric equilibration lag time from recovery fluid pressure inside a borehole, in a zone above the optical sensor, or on the inside of a riser pipe that rises to the ground surface.

Abstract: Controlling access to secure data and services by versatile computers outside a secure environment, which communicates with limited dedicated devices such as game consoles, over a secure network such as a virtual private network. The versatile computing devices obtain access over an insecure network, such as the Internet, through a trusted partner Web site that authenticates users of the site and relays requests to the secure environment. The Web site uses a certificate for a predefined level of secure access to the secure environment. A link is established between a user's Web ID authenticated by the Web site and a gamer tag used within the secure environment. Access is limited as a function of the Web ID, gamer tag, and a Web site partner ID. A Web cache stores and provides some secure data, minimizing disruption to the secure environment's primary function to service the dedicated devices.

Abstract: A user who has signed on to an online gaming service can send an invitation to a friend appearing in the user's friends list to join in playing the game the user has loaded or may join the friend in playing the game being played by the friend, regardless of whether the game title played by the friend is the same as that loaded on the user's game console. If the game titles are different, the party needing to load the game title to be played is prompted to do so, and then prompted to reboot the game console. Information written about the new game to be played is automatically written on the hard drive of that party's game console and automatically accessed after the reboot for use in expediting the log-in process of the player who had to reboot.

Abstract: A zone isolation assembly (22) for a subsurface well (12) that includes a riser pipe (30) having a fluid zone includes a movable docking receiver (48), a fluid inlet structure (31) and a sealer (56). The docking receiver (48) is adapted to be positioned within the riser pipe (30). The fluid inlet structure (31) is coupled to the docking receiver (48). The fluid inlet structure (31) allows a first fluid from the fluid zone into the fluid inlet structure (31). The sealer (56) is coupled to the docking receiver (48). The sealer (56) selectively forms a seal with the riser pipe (30) to divide the fluid zone into a first zone (26) and a second zone (28) when the sealer (56) is in a first position. In the first position, the first zone (26) is not in fluid communication with the second zone (28).

Abstract: A sensor assembly (51) for sensing one or more fluid properties of a fluid in a subsurface well (12) having a well fluid level (42W), a surface region (32) and a riser pipe (30) includes a sensor apparatus (52) and a pump assembly (54) that are positioned within the well (12). The sensor apparatus (52) includes a sensor (682) that senses one of the fluid properties. The pump assembly (54) can be positioned in an in-line manner relative to the sensor apparatus (52). The pump assembly (54) can be positioned between the sensor apparatus (52) and the surface region (32). Alternatively, the sensor apparatus (52) can be positioned between the pump assembly (54) and the surface region (32). In one embodiment, the sensor apparatus (52) is positioned above the well fluid level (42W). The pump assembly (54) can pump fluid toward the sensor apparatus (52) or the pump assembly (54) can pump fluid to draw more fluid to the sensor apparatus (52).