Abstract: A method is provided for categorizing a problem report in a repository of a problem reporting system as an enhancement request or as a defect. Based on the problem report being the defect and having a high severity level, determining a score indicating a probability that a text portion of the problem report includes problem reproduction steps. In response to the score indicating the probability of problem reproduction steps, flagging the problem report to automate. For each problem report to automate, copying the text portion of the problem report to an automated test script, whereby the test script runs in a continuous pipeline.

Abstract: A method is provided for categorizing a problem report in a repository of a problem reporting system as an enhancement request or as a defect. Based on the problem report being the defect and having a high severity level, determining a score indicating a probability that a text portion of the problem report includes problem reproduction steps. In response to the score indicating the probability of problem reproduction steps, flagging the problem report to automate. For each problem report to automate, copying the text portion of the problem report to an automated test script, whereby the test script runs in a continuous pipeline.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and system for condensing a communications thread which includes monitoring, using a computer, a communications thread. Multiple instances of a repeated portion of content of the communications thread are identified. One instance of the repeated portion of content of the communications thread is retained. One or more additional instances of the repeated portion of content is removed and stored. A reference link in the communications thread is associated to the repeated portion of content. The communications thread is condensed, wherein the condensed communications thread includes the one instance of the repeated portion of content, and the reference link.

Abstract: Establishing a wireless sound system is achieved using mobile devices, by: obtaining identifying information on multiple mobile devices within wireless proximity to a control node; automatically ascertaining acoustic-related specifications for the multiple mobile devices using the identifying information; dynamically assigning, based on the acoustic-related specifications, the multiple mobile devices to different component roles; and sending, from the control node of the sound system, wireless signal channels to the multiple mobile devices based on their different component roles to provide acoustic output. In one or more implementations, at least two mobile devices of the multiple mobile devices have different acoustic-related specifications, and two or more of the component nodes within the sound system have different desired specifications.

Abstract: A computer implemented method and system for condensing a communications thread which includes monitoring, using a computer, a communications thread. Multiple instances of a repeated portion of content of the communications thread are identified. One instance of the repeated portion of content of the communications thread is retained. One or more additional instances of the repeated portion of content is removed and stored. A reference link in the communications thread is associated to the repeated portion of content. The communications thread is condensed, wherein the condensed communications thread includes the one instance of the repeated portion of content, and the reference link.

Abstract: A first text message containing a first question can be received from a first user. A second text message containing a second question can be received from the first user or a second user. A third text message containing an answer can be received from a third user. Whether the third user begins typing the third text message after the first text message is received and before the second text message is received can be determined. Responsive to determining that the second user begins typing the third text message after the first text message is received and before the second text message is received, a determination can be made that the answer pertains to the first question. Responsive to determining that the answer pertains to the first question, the third text message can be configured for presentation in a manner indicating that the answer pertains to first question.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for controlling a delivery of messages to designated computing devices. A messaging server receives from a user message delivery information used to create a profile for each of the user's registered computing devices which contains details of criteria as to whether the registered computing device is able to receive a message from a sender. If the messaging server receives a message to be delivered to a recipient, then the messaging server reviews the profiles associated with the recipient to determine which, if any, of the recipient's computing devices are to receive a message from the sender. If a recipient's computing device is able to receive the message from the sender according to the profile, then the messaging server delivers the message to that computing device. In this manner, the user is able to control the delivery of messages to designated computing devices.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for assisting authors in composing suitable messages or documents for intended recipients. A profile to be used in analyzing the message/document is obtained, where the profile contains a set of corrections and correlations to be applied to the message/document for the intended recipients of the message/document. The content of the message/document is analyzed using the obtained profile to assess for any language that may be misunderstood or offensive to the intended recipients. Upon identifying words, phrases, sentences or images in the message/document as being potentially misunderstood or offensive to the recipients, suggestions are provided to modify such language. In this manner, the author of the message/document is able to assess the content and context of the message/document based on the intended recipients prior to sending the message/document thereby reducing the likelihood that the recipients will interpret the message/document in an untoward manner.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for assisting authors in composing suitable messages or documents for intended recipients. A profile to be used in analyzing the message/document is obtained, where the profile contains a set of corrections and correlations to be applied to the message/document for the intended recipients of the message/document. The content of the message/document is analyzed using the obtained profile to assess for any language that may be misunderstood or offensive to the intended recipients. Upon identifying words, phrases, sentences or images in the message/document as being potentially misunderstood or offensive to the recipients, suggestions are provided to modify such language. In this manner, the author of the message/document is able to assess the content and context of the message/document based on the intended recipients prior to sending the message/document thereby reducing the likelihood that the recipients will interpret the message/document in an untoward manner.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for assisting authors in composing suitable messages or documents for intended recipients. A profile to be used in analyzing the message/document is obtained, where the profile contains a set of corrections and correlations to be applied to the message/document for the intended recipients of the message/document. The content of the message/document is analyzed using the obtained profile to assess for any language that may be misunderstood or offensive to the intended recipients. Upon identifying words, phrases, sentences or images in the message/document as being potentially misunderstood or offensive to the recipients, suggestions are provided to modify such language. In this manner, the author of the message/document is able to assess the content and context of the message/document based on the intended recipients prior to sending the message/document thereby reducing the likelihood that the recipients will interpret the message/document in an untoward manner.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for assisting authors in composing suitable messages or documents for intended recipients. A profile to be used in analyzing the message/document is obtained, where the profile contains a set of corrections and correlations to be applied to the message/document for the intended recipients of the message/document. The content of the message/document is analyzed using the obtained profile to assess for any language that may be misunderstood or offensive to the intended recipients. Upon identifying words, phrases, sentences or images in the message/document as being potentially misunderstood or offensive to the recipients, suggestions are provided to modify such language. In this manner, the author of the message/document is able to assess the content and context of the message/document based on the intended recipients prior to sending the message/document thereby reducing the likelihood that the recipients will interpret the message/document in an untoward manner.

Abstract: A water-based concrete or masonry sealant includes an acrylic- or silicone-modified reaction product of an unsaturated drying oil and an alkyd, the reaction product being dispersed in aqueous solution; and a dispersion of metal salt catalyst in aqueous solution. A method of treating a previously sealed concrete or masonry substrate, includes the steps of: applying to the previously sealed concrete or masonry substrate a sealant comprising an acrylic- or silicone-modified reaction product of an unsaturated drying oil and an alkyd, the reaction product being dispersed in aqueous solution; an aqueous dispersion of metal salt catalyst, and water; and allowing the sealant to cure.

Abstract: A method for allowing independent viewing of web conference content may include enumerating a plurality of windows of content of a web conference to allow caching of visible and non-visible portions of each enumerated window by a client computer device of a participant to provide independent viewing of each enumerated window by the participant in the web conference. The method may also include forming a bitmap of visible and non-visible portions of each enumerated window. The method may further include transmitting the bitmap of each enumerated window to the client computer device of the participant in the web conference.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the installation and removal of permanent magnets in a permanent magnet electromechanical machine, for example a wind turbine power unit generator. A magnet holder is mounted on a magnet carrying structure such as a rotor. Permanent magnets may be inserted into and removed from the magnet holder after the electromechanical machine is assembled. In this manner, permanent magnets may be installed on the magnet carrying structure by an interference fit, without using bolts or adhesives, to facilitate both assembly and removal for maintenance and repair.

Abstract: A water-based concrete or masonry sealant includes an acrylic- or silicone-modified reaction product of an unsaturated drying oil and an alkyd, the reaction product being dispersed in aqueous solution; and a dispersion of metal salt catalyst in aqueous solution. A method of treating a previously sealed concrete or masonry substrate, includes the steps of applying to the previously sealed concrete or masonry substrate a sealant comprising an acrylic- or silicone-modified reaction product of an unsaturated drying oil and an alkyd, the reaction product being dispersed in aqueous solution; an aqueous dispersion of metal salt catalyst, and water; and allowing the sealant to cure.

Abstract: A method for allowing independent viewing of web conference content may include enumerating a plurality of windows of content of a web conference to allow caching of visible and non-visible portions of each enumerated window by a client computer device of a participant to provide independent viewing of each enumerated window by the participant in the web conference. The method may also include forming a bitmap of visible and non-visible portions of each enumerated window. The method may further include transmitting the bitmap of each enumerated window to the client computer device of the participant in the web conference.

Abstract: Under the present invention, componentized costs for providing/producing an item are collected from a plurality of suppliers. The componentized costs include the fixed and variable costs associated with raw materials and production for providing the item according to various specifications and order quantities. When a buyer wishes to obtain the item, a particular order specification and a demand forecast for the item will be provided. Based on the particular specification, the demand forecast and the componentized costs, an optimal order quantity for the item will be calculated. Then, a total (lifetime) cost for providing the item will be calculated for each supplier. The supplier having the lowest total cost for the projected lifetime of the item will be identified to the buyer.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the installation and removal of permanent magnets in a permanent magnet electromechanical machine, for example a wind turbine power unit generator. A magnet holder is mounted on a magnet carrying structure such as a rotor. Permanent magnets may be inserted into and removed from the magnet holder after the electromechanical machine is assembled. In this manner, permanent magnets may be installed on the magnet carrying structure by an interference fit, without using bolts or adhesives, to facilitate both assembly and removal for maintenance and repair.

Abstract: A lubricant arrangement is provided for multiple feed pipes to bearings lubrication system. In order to ensure a feed pipe remains substantially full of lubricant fluid, a drainage restrictor configuration is provided. This configuration typically comprises an anti siphon tube, accumulator, a fluid head between a supply pipe and the feed pipe as well as a final loop in the feed pipe formed by limbs. In such circumstances, drainage of lubricant fluid from other feed pipes for other bearings does not siphon lubricant fluid from the feed pipe which may be subject to potential coking as a result of high temperatures and air.

Abstract: Under the present invention, componentized costs for providing/producing an item are collected from a plurality of suppliers. The componentized costs include the fixed and variable costs associated with raw materials and production for providing the item according to various specifications and order quantities. When a buyer wishes to obtain the item, a particular order specification and a demand forecast for the item will be provided. Based on the particular specification, the demand forecast and the componentized costs, an optimal order quantity for the item will be calculated. Then, a total (lifetime) cost for providing the item will be calculated for each supplier. The supplier having the lowest total cost for the projected lifetime of the item will be identified to the buyer.