Abstract: Rules, such as condition-action rules, are configured at different levels of a hierarchy. For example, a top level site administrator may configure rules, lower level administrators may configure rules and end users may configure rules. Rules created at a higher hierarchical level are automatically inherited by lower hierarchical levels in the same branch of the hierarchy. The source of the inherited rule is indicated with its display such that the hierarchical level of creation can readily be determined. The inherited rule(s) may be toggled on/off at the lower hierarchical levels but edits to inherited rule(s) are restricted. Instead, a copy of any inherited rule may be made to create a local copy of the rule that is editable. Rules may be ordered and when a lower hierarchical level inherits the rules, the ordering is preserved. While the ordering of any rules remains constant when inherited at the lower levels, the lower level may toggle on/off the execution of each rule within the ordering.

Abstract: A web rendering module in the operating system is used to render and display a web page. The web rendering module also generates layout data that describes the position and size of each visual element on the rendered web page. A web editing application uses the layout data to generate a native overlay. The native overlay is an arrangement of cells, and each cell has the same position and size as a respective visual element. The application displays the native overlay on top of the rendered web page so that each visual element on the web page is aligned with a cell in the native overlay. The cells in the native overlay are transparent so that the rendered web page remains visible to the user, but the native overlay captures any interactions that the user performs. The interactions are then processed to make a corresponding change to the web page.

Abstract: A method to insert in any Web page visited by a user, the HTML and JavaScript code allowing the insertion of an icon over the browser and the corresponding code to allow its opening to show corresponding information or an advertising panel.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a quality of service control method, an application server, and a terminal. In the method, an application server inserts a QoS control indication into an HTML page, receives an HTML page request of the terminal, and returns the page including the quality of service QoS control indication to the terminal, so that the terminal parses the QoS control indication on the HTML page, and requests QoS control from a QoS control function entity of an operator, where the QoS control includes QoS status query and/or QoS improvement.

Abstract: Visual design improvement suggestion systems, methods and user interfaces for design tools implement analysis and improvement of a visual design represented in an electronic document. Independent suggestion providers analyze and determine improvement suggestions for format and design aspects based on the format and content of the visual design. In a user interface, a user is presented with design improvement suggestions, and in an exemplary embodiment may indicate acceptance of the design improvement suggestion to instruct automatic application of the design improvement suggest to the visual design.

Abstract: In order to leverage annotation bias in batch annotations, obtained via crowdsourcing, on a set of comments on user posts in a social network, a system may select a subset of the comments for annotation based on how informative expected annotations for the comments in the subset are for the one or more classifiers and probabilities of occurrence of the expected annotations based on a predetermined annotation probability distribution. Note that the classifier may predict how likely the expected annotations are accurate for the comments in a given subset. Moreover, the predetermined annotation probability distribution may specify the annotation bias. In this way, the system may use the annotation bias to select the subset that is likely to receive expected annotations and, thus, are that are easier to use in training the classifier.

Abstract: Presenting a reviewer feedback of a document, one aspect, may comprise retrieving a plurality of feedback on a document, each feedback having an associated reviewer who provided the feedback. Social data associated with the reviewer of the feedback may be obtained. A plurality of characteristics associated with the feedback may be identified, at least some of the characteristics identified based on the social data. The characteristics may include at least the associated reviewer's position in an organization hierarchy, the reviewer's expertise, frequency of the feedback, impact of the feedback, and usefulness of the feedback. The plurality of feedback may be prioritized based on the plurality of characteristics, and a list of prioritized feedback may be presented via a user interface.

Abstract: An electronic device and method for executing a memo function is disclosed. The electronic device includes an input unit and a display, and a control unit operable to execute the method, including generating a memo including user information received from a user input, detecting selection of at least one application to be associated with the generated memo, in response to the detected selection, displaying an image at least partially overlaying or adjacent to an icon representing the selected at least one application, and when the selected at least one application is executed, displaying the memo in an execution screen of the at least one application.

Abstract: A method for handling bibliographic citations within a document is disclosed. The method involves providing a user access to a publication list through a word processing application. The publication list has bibliographic citation data the publications in the publication list. Upon command from a user, a bibliographic citation to a selected publication in the publication list is inserted into a document displayed by the word processing application. The bibliographic citation is inserted as a non-editable text unit. The bibliographic citation in the document is updated with an edited bibliographic citation when the bibliographic citation data for the selected publication is edited.

Abstract: A mobile communication device and a method for managing images, associated geographic location data, and associated supplemental information, in which geographic location data is generated based on a current location of the mobile communication device; a map corresponding to the generated geographic location data is displayed; a plurality of images and associated supplemental information corresponding to each image in a list mode are displayed in a first user interface, wherein the displayed associated supplemental information comprises description information and a street address; a selection of the plurality images, the associated description information, and the associated street address is received; the selected associated location information is displayed in a second user interface, wherein the second user interface comprises an editing mode; and the supplemental information is edited in the edit mode by receiving note information and the note information is associated with the selected associated descri

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implementing changes to a data structure, such as a formula, in a collaborative context. In certain embodiments, collaborative changes made to a formula containing references to other portions of a table are retained or account for when an undo operation is performed. In one aspect, unique identifiers are used to identify and track table features, such as columns, rows, or cells, which may be moved, deleted, or created during a collaborative session. In some instances, collaborative changes may be logged for later application or applied to commands in an undo stack to prevent loss of changes.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and system for providing additional functionality, including web functionality, to one or more online documents. Specifically, embodiments described herein include receiving a selection of a range of data to be used in a web extension and binding the selection of the range of data to the web extension. Once the data is bound, the binding is stored in a remote computing device. In response to the detection of the interaction with the bound range of data, the bound range of data is sent to the remote computing device where the bound range of data is updated based on the interaction. The updated data is then sent to the web extension to enable the web extension to be updated with the newly received data.

Abstract: A word predictive data entry system includes a plurality of first input signals to which one to a few characters are assigned, and an input signal, separate from the plurality of first input signals, to which a significantly larger number of characters are ambiguously assigned. The system uses a database of words wherein upon receiving a sequence of the input signals the system predicts one or more words from the database of words.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for improving word prediction candidate selection in an electronic device. Input of one or more characters is received via a capacitive physical keyboard. A word prediction process generates a set of word prediction candidates, determines a unique character in each word prediction candidate, and displays the word prediction candidates along with visual indicia to indicate the unique character. A second input is then received comprising a tap input of a single character on the keyboard. The electronic device determines whether the second input corresponds to a unique character associated with any of the word prediction candidates, and if so, displays the selected word in an input field on the display.

Abstract: A general-purpose apparatus for analyzing natural language text that allows for the implementation of a broad range of natural language understanding applications. The apparatus for natural language understanding analyzes a source text and transforms the source text into a semantically-interpretable syntactic representation (SISR), comprising a syntax template and semantic clause annotations. The general-purpose apparatus for natural language understanding is adaptable to various source text natural languages and is adaptable to various natural language understanding applications, such as query answering, translation, summarization, information extraction, disambiguation, and parsing. A natural language query answering apparatus for answering questions about a source text, whereby the query answering apparatus utilizes the general-purpose apparatus for transforming the natural language query into SISR format.

Abstract: Style extensibility is provided to shapes in a diagram by editing text files. A structured data model is used to render the diagram representing items provided by the user in a text-based format such as a bulleted list. A style engine determines style properties for style labels assigned to key shapes of the diagram. Style properties include features associated with the shapes and their content that preserve an overall look-and-feel of the diagram. Color scheme(s) are also provided through the style labels. A layout engine uses layout definitions based on user input and default parameters along with style label assignments to render a presentation model. Style properties may be modified and new styles added after the diagram is rendered.

Abstract: A terminal device provided with a first communication section which connects to a translation module, a second communication section which has a shorter communicable distance in comparison with the first communication section, and a communication control section which, after information of an other terminal device is received by the second communication section, controls to commence communication with the translation module by the first communication section based on the information of the other terminal device. Accordingly, starting and stopping of a predetermined function can be executed by device side.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms described herein facilitate the transmission of a data stream to a networked storage system. According to various embodiments, a data stream may be parsed to identify one or more uncompressed data chunks for transmission to a networked storage system. Each uncompressed data chunk may be compressed to produce a respective compressed data chunk. Each compressed data chunk may be transmitted to the networked storage system via a network for storage at the networked storage system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a search engine for a video recorder. One embodiment of the present invention operates in an environment that includes one or more set-top boxes connected to or integrated within one or more output devices. The set-top boxes are used to transfer shows from a broadcast input source to one or more types of storage devices and to play back the shows from the storage devices to the output devices, either in a delayed-live fashion or at a later time of the user's choosing. The set-top box displays a graphical user interface (GUI); which gives the user the ability to watch and/or record timeslot based programming, to order on-demand programming, and to playback previously recorded shows that reside on a local or remote storage device. A search engine is added to the GUI that lets the search for shows and receive results in an enhanced manner.

Abstract: A system for dynamic document retention, in a multi-owner environment that includes a document management system, registers, in a retention service, plural different document owners for a same document. The system receives a different owner-defined document retention policy for the document from each of the document owners, and registers, in a plug-in registry, the policies. In response to a scheduler or a document owner, the system triggers an update of a document retention policy, adds/deletes a document owner from the document, and/or deletes the document when there are no remaining document owners. The document management system includes a retention service that tracks the owners of the same document(s), the plug-in registry that tracks the different document retention policies of the different document owners, and an optional scheduler. The event-based retention policies can be responsive to events occurring internal to or external to the document management system.

Abstract: Presenting a reviewer feedback of a document, one aspect, may comprise retrieving a plurality of feedback on a document, each feedback having an associated reviewer who provided the feedback. Social data associated with the reviewer of the feedback may be obtained. A plurality of characteristics associated with the feedback may be identified, at least some of the characteristics identified based on the social data. The characteristics may include at least the associated reviewer's position in an organization hierarchy, the reviewer's expertise, frequency of the feedback, impact of the feedback, and usefulness of the feedback. The plurality of feedback may be prioritized based on the plurality of characteristics, and a list of prioritized feedback may be presented via a user interface.

Abstract: Receiving a search request by a computer. Parsing text-based search terms from the search request. Searching documents in a document index based on the text-based search terms. Transmitting to a user device a list of documents identified by the search. Receiving, from the user device, a selection of one of the identified documents. Parsing executable-based search terms from the search request. Identifying content defining an executable in the selected document. Forming a display element from the executable. Identifying and associating variable names and variable values in the search query with variable names and variable values in the executable. Forming a statement to solve from the search query. Solving the statement to solve. Substituting the variable values and the statement solution for corresponding variable names in the display element. Embedding the display element in the selected document, and transmitting the selected document with the embedded display element to the user device.

Abstract: Techniques for managing big data include tagging of documents and subsequent retrieval using per-subject dictionaries having entries with subject-determining-power scores. The subject-determining-power scores provide an indication of the descriptive power of the term with respect to the subject of the dictionary containing the term. The same term may have entries in multiple dictionaries with different subject-determining-power scores in each of the dictionaries. A retrieval request for one or more documents containing search terms descriptive of the one or more documents can be processed identifying a set of candidate documents tagged with subjects and optional terms, and then applying subject-determining-power scores from the multiple dictionaries for the search term to determine a subject for the search term. The method then selects the one or more documents from the candidate documents according to the subject.

Abstract: Disclosed are some examples of database systems, methods, and computer program products for processing log files. In some implementations, a server of a database system accesses a log file having a release version. The log file includes data entries identifying system events corresponding to user activity. The server generates or updates, based on the release version of the log file, a metadata file indicating approved entry types and approved data. The server also generates or updates, based on the log file and the metadata file, customer-facing log files. Each customer-facing log file is associated with a corresponding customer entity capable of being serviced by the database system. Each customer-facing log file includes a subset of the entries and a subset of the data items of at least one of the entries.

Abstract: A storing method temporarily records every editing actions when a 3D-model of an original image file is edited. When the 3D-model is edited completely and an edition-completed model is obtained, a project file is created to store an absolute address of the original image file located in a hard-drive, and to store the temporary recorded editing actions to as a log file of the project file. When the project file is opened later, it opens the 3D-model of the original image file in according to the stored absolute address, and then the opened 3D-model is edited automatically in according to the stored editing actions. Therefore, the edition-completed model can be obtained directly whenever the project file is opened. Also, a user can recover the edition-completed model back to a status before executing any one of the edition actions in according to the log file.

Abstract: Techniques for recommending media are described. A character preference function comprising a plurality of preference coefficients is accessed. A first character model comprises a first set of attribute values for the plurality of attributes of a first character. The first and second characters are associated with a first and second salience value, respectively. A second character model comprises a second set of attribute values for the plurality of attributes of a second character of the plurality of characters. A first character rating is calculated using the plurality of preference coefficients and the first set of attribute values. A second character rating of the second character is calculated using the plurality of preference coefficients with the second set of attribute values. A media rating is calculated based on the first and second salience values and the first and second character ratings. A media is recommended based on the media rating.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided for storing computer program instructions that cause a computer to implement a method of exchanging content. The method includes connecting to an information processing apparatus, and transferring a ID of the computer to the information processing apparatus when a connection to the information processing apparatus is detected. The method further includes storing content and data related to the content transmitted from the information processing apparatus, transferring the data corresponding to the content stored in the computer, and reproducing the stored content. The content is automatically transferred to the computer when the computer is judged to be a predetermined device.

Abstract: A method providing an answer to an input question containing at least one time-sensitive word or at least one time-sensitive phrase using natural language processing (NLP) is provided. The method may include receiving the input question. The method may also include performing natural language processing (NLP) analysis on the input question to extract a required value phrase. The method may further include forming at least one mathematical equation based on the extracted required value phrase. Additionally, the method may include forming at least one interim question based on the extracted required value phrase. The method may further include solving the at least one formed mathematical equation and the at least one formed interim question. The method may also include narrating the answer to the input question in natural language based on the solved at least one interim question or the solved at least one mathematical equation.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for enhanced cascaded object-related content provision, the method including detecting an object with a multimedia communication device, uploading content related to the detected object to the device to enable a user to perform at least one user action and providing further content associated with the detected object responsive to at least one of a device location, object detection and the at least one user action.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes a computing system receiving a query from a first user, which can be parsed to identify i conditions associated with the query. The system may then identify one or more search results substantially matching the i conditions. Each search result may be associated with a feature vector of j features. The system may then access a conditioned ranking model that comprises j scoring functions for each i condition. The j scoring functions may correspond to j features of the feature vectors. A score for each search result may be calculated based on the i conditions and the j features. The system may then receive a selection of one of the search results from the first user, and in response modify one or more of the j scoring functions of the conditioned ranking model based on the selection.

Abstract: One or more suggested search query completion alternatives are provided to the user and are selectable by the user in completing the user's search query. The suggested search query completion alternatives may comprise local business query completion suggestions, each of which may correspond to a local business, and general query completion suggestions, each of which may correspond to a general query. A ranking of local business query completion suggestions and general query completion suggestions may be used to identify a number of top-ranked query completion suggestions for presentation to the user. The ranking may use a popularity measure associated with each business and a frequency measure associated with each general query. A popularity associated with a local business may be weighted using a granularity weighting, which may be determined using a local query intent confidence level.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus include computer programs encoded on a computer-readable storage medium, including a method for responding to queries. A first user query is received. The first user query is processed including identifying one or more segments in the first user query, a segment representing a word or a phrase. A stand-alone score is determined for each segment of the first user query, wherein the stand-alone score is an indication of a likelihood that the segment represents a stand-alone query and that the segment represents a main topic of the first user query. A historical log of queries is processed to determine query-independent scores for segments that are included in queries represented by the log. The final query-independent scores are used to determine the stand-alone score for each segment of the first query.

Abstract: Systems and methods for recommending headlines of an article are disclosed. A topic for the article may be chosen based on the article and an original headline. Trending words within the topic that are related to the article are identified and suggested for inclusion in a revised headline.

Abstract: The subject disclosure presents methods and systems for implementing a smart search engine (SSE). The SSE allows users input a natural language query, parses the query, searches for the most proper entity (or relation) from a Knowledge Base, shows the found entity (or relation) with its semantic-rich refinements, and displays the search results sorted by a proposed ranking function. Search results include a list of Web documents that are semantically indexed by the queried entity (or relation). Users can refine their query by exploring several semantic refinements that provide semantically related information of the currently searched entity (or relation). The SSE uses a Knowledge Base to store semantic knowledge that is extracted from the semantic analysis of Web documents. Methods to construct, maintain and evolve the Knowledge Base are also described.

Abstract: A system and method for extracting information from at least one document in at least one set of documents, the method comprising: generating, using at least one ranking and/or matching processor, at least one ranked possible match list comprising at least one possible match for at least one target entry on the at least one document, the at least one ranked possible match list based on at least one attribute score and at least one localization score.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for generating reports enhancing an understanding of Internet users based on their generated content and actions taken by others in response to the generated content.

Abstract: An information system, for a motor vehicle workshop, has a user input unit for a use to input at least one feature; a database contains data sets and at least one link table having fields for linking the data sets, each data set including at least one feature and at least one first allocation list having at least one allocation list element linking the data set with at least one field in the at least one link table; a selection unit to select from the database at least one data set having at least one of the features inputted as the first data set; and an allocation unit to evaluate the first allocation lists of the data sets and to select as second data sets those data sets whose first allocation list contains at least one allocation list element linking the respective data set with a field in the link table that is linked with the first data set by at least one allocation list element in the first allocation list of the first data set.

Abstract: A method of associating a meaningful term with a first abbreviated name includes selecting a first meaningful term based on similarity between the first meaningful term and expansion of a first abbreviated term, selecting the first meaningful term based on collocation of a second abbreviated term, and associating the first meaningful term with the first abbreviated term. The first abbreviated term is associated with a first abbreviated name. The second abbreviated term and a third abbreviated term are associated with a second abbreviated name. The second abbreviated term satisfies a matching criterion associated with the first abbreviated term. A corresponding system and computer-readable device are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing query rewrites and autocompletions based on environmental contexts, such as the current time, the current weather, social networking recommendations, the presence at a location of a contact associated with the user, current events, or other contexts. A query is received from a user and environmental context data is retrieved. Next query suggestions, such as query rewrites and autocompletions, are retrieved from a query suggestion repository, and scores for each query suggestion are retrieved. Next, the scores are recalculated based on a relationship between environmental context data and the query suggestions. The query suggestions are ranked based on the recalculated scores and provided to the user for selection.

Abstract: A data management apparatus includes a storage unit which stores a first database for retaining structured data in which a plurality of data features are structured based on attributes and attribute values, and a second database for retaining unstructured data in file units, and a control unit which combines the structured data and the unstructured data and manages the combination as virtual structured data which is accessed during an execution of a search query to the second database, uses attribute values of virtual attributes of the virtual structured data as values that were extracted from files of the second database based on predetermined information extraction rules, and updates the attribute values of the virtual attributes of the virtual structured data when the files of the second database including the unstructured data are updated.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for lightweight transcoding. In one embodiment, a minimal function transcoder is disclosed which supports multiple devices requiring various video formats. Transcoding functionality may be downloaded to an existing device and comprises using an intermediate set of data resulting from a partial decode of an input stream that is temporarily stored until all transformation operations have completed. Premises devices register to the transcoder and the transcoder transcodes content requested by the registered devices (i) upon detection that the registered device is “in use”; (ii) at the time of original content playback or broadcast; and/or (iii) at a time prior to a previously scheduled time of intended use. The transcoder exploits the similarities between the mechanisms by which the various encoding formats and, in one variant, ignores some of the features of the more advanced content formats to arrive at a “just-in-time” or “near real-time” transcoded content.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for converting a word processor document to an electronic book format for publication. The method includes analysing the word processor document for characteristics such as words or terms that are naturally used by an author in the preparation of a manuscript, and also structural characteristics of the word processor document such as page breaks, section breaks, cardinal or ordinal indicators and the like. Also provided is software configured to execute the method by way of a computer.

Abstract: A migration plan is created that is based at least in part on an operator input. The resources of a destination file system are provisioned based on the migration plan. One or more processes to migrate the source file system for the provisioned resources of the destination file system are then configured based on the migration plan.

Abstract: A migration plan is used to create a namespace for the destination file system based at least in part on a namespace of the source file system. The migration plan is also used to determine a destination collection of policies for implementation on the destination file system. At least one of the namespace or the collection of destination policies include an operator-specific configuration that is specified by the one or more rules or parameters of the operator input.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating customized reports from data storage databases and other information management system databases. The methods include normalizing queried information from different types of information management system databases to enable system-wide report generation. Other implementations are disclosed.

Abstract: Computer systems and methods providing personalized delivery of video files to a user's device. A computer server allows a user to create a user profile which includes information about certain user preferences, such as a favorite subject matter, favorite participant(s) and the like and, when a user connects to the computer server, the server checks a video database for video files of potential interest to the user and generates a ranking of video files of potential interest, then provides information and, if requested, the video files, to the user in order of the ranking. The ranking may be based on a variety of inputs, including both express and/or implied user preferences, the elapsed time between the publication (or creation) of a video file and the user's request therefor, the subject matter of the video file, the teams, players, and other persons included in the video file, the length of the video file, and a variety of other information about the video file.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for analyzing queries. One of the methods includes obtaining a plurality of queries submitted from a plurality of different client devices; determining a source geographic location for each of the plurality of queries based on information associated with a client device from which the query was submitted; determining a destination geographic location for each of the plurality of queries based on the respective first text portion of the query; determining a vertical market category for each of the plurality of queries; receiving a request to analyze queries according to a first vertical market category and at least one of a source geographic location or a destination geographic location; using one or more indexes to identify queries responsive to the request; and presenting data describing the queries responsive to the request.

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for cross-promoting electronic games is provided. First and second electronic game databases are configured to store first and second game user attributes relating to first and second electronic game, respectively. An aggregator database is coupled to the first and second electronic game databases and is configured to store a first game user attribute, associated with the user and relating to a first electronic game, and user data of a user of the first electronic game. A processor is coupled to the aggregator database and configured to automatically associate a second game user attribute to the user according to a predetermined rule based on at least one of the first game user attribute stored in the aggregator database and the user data. The second game user attribute associated to the user by the processor is stored in the aggregator database.

Abstract: A method for generating search suggestions of related entities based on co-occurrence and/or fuzzy score matching is disclosed. The method may be employed in a search system that may include a client/server type architecture. The search system may include a user interface for a search engine in communication with one or more server devices over a network connection. The server device may include an entity extraction module, a fuzzy-score matching module, and an entity co-occurrence knowledge base database. In one embodiment, the search system may process a partial search query from a user and present search suggestions to complete the partial query. In another embodiment, the complete search query may be used as a new search query. The search system may process the new search query, run an entity extraction, find related entities from the entity co-occurrence knowledge base, and present said related entities in a drop down list.

Abstract: Legal document processing (review/summarization/analysis) is a complex and intellectually intensive process. The quality process required for accomplishing this task needs to ensure acceptable levels of accuracy to the customer along with speed and efficiency. Defining of Error Codes, measurement of Error Codes and the related analysis, calibration of results and the analysis of deviations and similarities and the sampling strategy associated with unit selection are critical in ensuring a high acceptable quality level. A system and method of searching through documents in order to find documents relevant to a defined inquiry, whereby the number of irrelevant documents produced and number of relevant documents overlooked is minimized. A system and method of using scoring and quality evaluations for a given search project are described.