Abstract: A method of customizing contextual controls of a remote-control unit (RCU) having a plurality of user interface elements is disclosed. A processor within the RCU receives context information from an integrated output device that includes an output mechanism, the context information being related to an active application being run on the integrated output device and an active object being presented by the active application. The processor determines a set of actions that can be performed on the active object within the active application. The processor dynamically maps actions to user interface elements of the RCU based on the context information. The processor receives a selection of a user interface element and sends a request from the RCU to the integrated output device specifying an action mapped to the user interface element to be performed on the active object and the active application.

Abstract: A meeting summarization method, system, and computer program product, include compiling notes from a meeting between a plurality of users and providing a single document that summarizes the meeting based on the compiled notes.

Abstract: A method performed by a remote-control unit (RCU) of managing a content transfer to or from integrated output devices (IODs) in a physical room is disclosed. The content transfer involves moving application context of a computer application with which a user can interact, which includes a computer object being operated on and relevant metadata. The RCU is programmed to recognize simple user instructions for the content transfer and perform the content transfer from a source device to a target device in real time, regardless of data transfer protocols specific to computer applications. Specifically, the RCU is programmed to obtain source data from the source device, generate updated source data by combining the source data with one or more commands specifying how the source data is to be handled based on a session mode indicating a type of activity being performed in the physical room, and transmit the updated source data to the target device for further user interaction.

Abstract: A method of managing human-computer interaction using a remote-control unit (RCU) is disclosed. A processor within the RCU receives sensor data from a plurality of sensors within the RCU. The processor determines attributes of the RCU based on the sensor data, the attributes including at least a first user of the RCU and a position and orientation of the RCU in a physical room. The processor determines a use mode of the RCU based on the attributes. The use mode is mapped to a set of actions to be performed on a set of input/output (I/O) devices. Each action is mapped to one or more interactions with the RCU. Responsive to the processor detecting a user interaction with the RCU that is mapped to an action in the set of actions, the processor causes the action to be performed on one or more I/O devices.

Abstract: A method of customizing contextual controls of a remote-control unit (RCU) having a plurality of user interface elements is disclosed. A processor within the RCU receives context information from an integrated output device that includes an output mechanism, the context information being related to an active application being run on the integrated output device and an active object being presented by the active application. The processor determines a set of actions that can be performed on the active object within the active application. The processor dynamically maps actions to user interface elements of the RCU based on the context information. The processor receives a selection of a user interface element and sends a request from the RCU to the integrated output device specifying an action mapped to the user interface element to be performed on the active object and the active application.

Abstract: A method comprises determining a threshold based on a shape or size of a graphical user interface (GUI); selecting one or more sequences of digital actions (actions) as one or more compound actions from a list of sequences of actions, the one sequence of actions being performed by multiple computer devices of a plurality of computer devices, including at least one input device and at least one output device, the one or more sequences of actions having a total number of sequences that is no more than the threshold and satisfying a set of criteria related to a number of actions in each sequence of actions; creating a deep link as a shortcut representing a specific compound action, the shortcut when invoked causing performing the specific compound action and producing a specific result; causing presenting the shortcut as an UI element in the GUI.

Abstract: A data management server computer (“server”) is disclosed. The server receives action data associated with one or more users identifying a plurality of actions performed through one or more computer devices in a multi-modal networked environment, identifies useful sequences of actions as compound actions, and generates deep links representing the compound actions as UI elements which when invoked cause execution of the represented compound actions.

Abstract: A data management server computer (“server”) is disclosed. The server receives action data associated with one or more users identifying a plurality of actions performed through one or more computer devices in a multi-modal networked environment, identifies useful sequences of actions as compound actions, and generates deep links representing the compound actions as UI elements which when invoked cause execution of the represented compound actions.

Abstract: A meeting summarization method, system, and computer program product, include capturing notes of a user including a time stamp from the user associated with a meeting, synchronizing an agenda of the meeting and the notes of the user based on a correlation between a time stamp of a topic on the agenda and a time stamp of the notes of the user, and analyzing the synchronized topic and the notes to determine highlights of the meeting based on a co-occurrence of the time stamp of the notes of the user and the time stamp of the topic on the agenda.

Abstract: A meeting summarization method, system, and computer program product, include compiling notes from a meeting between a plurality of users and providing a single document that summarizes the meeting based on the compiled notes.

Abstract: A room and activity management server computer (“server”) and processing methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the server is programmed to manage multi-role activities collaboratively performed by multiple participants in a physical room with multiple media communications. For each activity, the server is configured to assign roles to participants and enforce rules that govern how the participants in given roles interact with one another or engage with the room at given times. In enforcing the rules, the server is programmed to improve such interaction and engagement through multimedia communications.

Abstract: A meeting summarization method, system, and computer program product, include capturing notes of a user including a time stamp from the user associated with a meeting, synchronizing an agenda of the meeting and the notes of the user based on a correlation between a time stamp of a topic on the agenda and a time stamp of the notes of the user, and analyzing the synchronized topic and the notes to determine highlights of the meeting based on a co-occurrence of the time stamp of the notes of the user and the time stamp of the topic on the agenda.

Abstract: A meeting summarization method, system, and computer program product, include capturing notes of a user including a time stamp from the user associated with a meeting, synchronizing an agenda of the meeting and the notes of the user based on a correlation between a time stamp of a topic on the agenda and a time stamp of the notes of the user, and analyzing the synchronized topic and the notes to determine highlights of the meeting based on a co-occurrence of the time stamp of the notes of the user and the time stamp of the topic on the agenda.

Abstract: A dual damascene article of manufacture comprises a trench containing a conductive metal column where the trench and the conductive metal column extend down into and are contiguous with a via. The trench and the conductive metal column and the via have a common axis. These articles comprise interconnect structures incorporating air-gap spacers containing metal/insulator structures for Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) and Ultra Large Scale Integrated (ULSI) devices and packaging. The trench in this regard comprises a sidewall air-gap immediately adjacent the side walls of the trench and the conductive metal column, the sidewall air-gap extending down to the via to a depth below a line fixed by the bottom of the trench, and continues downward in the via for a distance of from about 1 Angstrom below the line to the full depth of the via. In another aspect, the article of manufacture comprises a capped dual damascene structure.

Abstract: A meeting summarization method, system, and computer program product, include recording meeting audio of a meeting, capturing notes including a time stamp from each of a plurality of users associated with the meeting, synchronizing the recorded meeting audio of the meeting and each of the notes of each of the plurality of users based on a correlation between the time stamp, and analyzing the synchronized meeting audio and notes to determine highlights of the meeting based on a co-occurrence of notes between the plurality of users.

Abstract: A meeting summarization method, system, and computer program product, include capturing notes of a user including a time stamp from the user associated with a meeting, synchronizing an agenda of the meeting and the notes of the user based on a correlation between a time stamp of a topic on the agenda and a time stamp of the notes of the user, and analyzing the synchronized topic and the notes to determine highlights of the meeting based on a co-occurrence of the time stamp of the notes of the user and the time stamp of the topic on the agenda.

Abstract: A meeting summarization method, system, and computer program product, include recording meeting audio of a meeting, capturing notes including a time stamp from each of a plurality of users associated with the meeting, synchronizing the recorded meeting audio of the meeting and each of the notes of each of the plurality of users based on a correlation between the time stamp, and analyzing the synchronized meeting audio and notes to determine highlights of the meeting based on a co-occurrence of notes between the plurality of users.

Abstract: A meeting summarization method, system, and computer program product, include recording meeting audio of a meeting, capturing notes including a time stamp from each of a plurality of users associated with the meeting, synchronizing the recorded meeting audio of the meeting and each of the notes of each of the plurality of users based on a correlation between the time stamp, and analyzing the synchronized meeting audio and notes to determine highlights of the meeting based on a co-occurrence of notes between the plurality of users.

Abstract: A dual damascene article of manufacture comprises a trench containing a conductive metal column where the trench and the conductive metal column extend down into and are contiguous with a via. The trench and the conductive metal column and the via have a common axis. These articles comprise interconnect structures incorporating air-gap spacers containing metal/insulator structures for Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) and Ultra Large Scale Integrated (ULSI) devices and packaging. The trench in this regard comprises a sidewall air-gap immediately adjacent the side walls of the trench and the conductive metal column, the sidewall air-gap extending down to the via to a depth below a line fixed by the bottom of the trench, and continues downward in the via for a distance of from about 1 Angstrom below the line to the full depth of the via. In another aspect, the article of manufacture comprises a capped dual damascene structure.