Abstract: A system automatically generates a text outline or mind map by applying pattern-matching translation rules to topic text. The system may be used as an educational aid for writing and/or brainstorming, or to enhance structured and in-depth thinking in any industry. A user may choose a topic, such as by choosing one of several topics displayed by the system or by typing a topic. In response, the system may apply rules to the topic to identify one or more relevant subtopics. The system may display the subtopics to the user. The user may select one of the subtopics, in response to which the system may apply the same or different rules to the subtopic to identify one or more additional subtopics. This process may be repeated to any depth to create and explore an outline, mind map, or other representation of topics related to the original topic.

Abstract: A sun visor assembly, wherein the sun visor thereof includes a vanity mirror and vanity lighting, wherein the functionally thereof is characterized by the sun visor being pivotal, rotatable and axially slidable relative to its mounting, wherein a slide mechanism supplies electrical power to the vanity lighting at all slide positions, and wherein power delivery is mechanically dependable and electrically reliable via an electrical slide component of the slide mechanism. Additionally the sun visor assembly according to the present invention optionally includes selectively illuminable, integrated reading lights at a bottom periphery thereof.

Abstract: A dishwasher accessory for securing various sizes of stemware in a stable and upright position over a vertical tine on a dishwasher rack. The accessory includes an elongated body that is longitudinally aligned and slides over a tine. Formed on the lower end of the body is a longitudinally aligned slot designed to allow the elongated body to fully extended and rest against the lower end of the tine and the rack's horizontal framework. A perpendicular aligned clamping member attaches to the elongated body and attaches at its opposite end to the central stem on a piece of stemware. The clamping member is designed to grasp and hold the stem on an inverted, vertical aligned piece of stemware placed on the rack. Formed on the proximal end of the clamping member is an octagonal-shaped socket opening designed to receive the upper neck section on the elongated body that is also octagonal in cross-section.

Abstract: A knowledge modeling and delivery system combines pre-configured, parameterized models of human resource knowledge with organization-specific and employee-specific data. It delivers personalized answers to employee and manager questions about benefit plans, payroll, human resource (HR) policies, procedures, and practices. The pre-configured, parameterized models can be created and maintained outside the organization, the organizational data are created and maintained by the organization, and personal data are accessed or read from existing human resource management systems (HRMS's). This threefold partitioning yields a system that can be quickly customized to an individual organization, yields detailed and accurate information for individuals within the organization, and can be maintained in a cost-effective manner.

Abstract: A knowledge modeling and delivery system combines pre-configured, parameterized models of human resource knowledge with organization-specific and employee-specific data. It delivers personalized answers to employee and manager questions about benefit plans, payroll, human resource (HR) policies, procedures, and practices. The pre-configured, parameterized models can be created and maintained outside the organization, the organizational data are created and maintained by the organization, and personal data are accessed or read from existing human resource management systems (HRMS's). This threefold partitioning yields a system that can be quickly customized to an individual organization, yields detailed and accurate information for individuals within the organization, and can be maintained in a cost-effective manner.