Abstract: A method and storage medium for trading securities comprise providing and selecting a first trading template; receiving via a communication network data relating to a trade relating to the first trading template; modifying the first trading template in accordance with a shift, the shift for adjusting the first template; automatically communicating via a network with a trading server to receive data for evaluating at least a condition precedent of the shifted trading template; and when the condition precedent is met, automatically communicating via the network with the trading system to request a first trade thereon in accordance with the first trading template. A system for implementing the invention includes a storage medium, an input port for receiving data, a communication port for receiving data via a communication network and a processor for modifying the first trading template. The invention provides for advantageous selection and implementation of trading strategies.

Abstract: A system and method for processing acquired images to develop useful classifications of subjects such as occupants of a vehicle preferably employs a hierarchical and probabilistic structure, such as a Bayesian Network to analyze acquired images and produce a meaningful classification. The structure preferably includes set of analyzers, a set of Scenario analyzers and a set of Temporal models which are arranged in three respective hierarchical layers. Each respective analyzer operates on the acquired image and, in some circumstances, feedback from the Scenario analyzers, to produce an output representing the probability that a feature that the respective analyzer is concerned with is present in the acquired image.