Abstract: Disclosed herein are aspects of a staff scheduling system for preparing a staffing schedule report for at least one elementary education campus of a school district. In one embodiment, a staff scheduler comprises at least one interface for receiving a plurality of inputs from at least one external computing device; and a processor configured to perform a staff scheduling algorithm to generate a staffing schedule report for each of the elementary education campuses, wherein the staff scheduling algorithm generates a series of input prompts and decisions based on the plurality of inputs. The plurality of inputs may include at least student data, teacher data, enrollment data, and required minutes per course per week.

Abstract: Particular embodiments may receive, from a first client device, registration information for a service to be provided at a service location. Particular embodiments may add the first client device to a waiting queue for the service, wherein the waiting queue comprises one or more client devices. Particular embodiments may determine a target service time for the first client device based on location information received from the first client device and status information received from the client devices in the queue. Finally, particular embodiments may send, to the first client device, a notification regarding the target service time.

Abstract: A method and system for work management with respect to delivery of IT services is provided. The method includes identifying via a plurality of integrated computer sensor devices within a work management computing system, work types associated with computer based work functions executed by multiple work execution computing systems connected to a work management computing system. Specified work functions of the computer based work functions are defined and multiple interfaces connected between the multiple work execution computing systems and the work management computing system are identified. Groups of the specified work functions are consolidated based on associated work types and each group is modified based on update data. Resources associated with execution of each group are optimized and resource staffing plan associated with resources is generated.

Abstract: In some examples, there may be provided systems, devices, and methods for using data from disparate databases to determine characteristics of a set of users within an organizational unit and generate customized user interface elements for display within a user interface.

Abstract: Provided herewith are embodiments related to a system, computer program product and a method for workflow handling, for example, in a cloud computing environment. Recommendations are provided to tenants regarding a replacement or improvement of activities or tasks in an orchestration workflow determined to have sub-optimal activities or tasks. The recommendation is based on a comparison of activities or tasks of a plurality of orchestrations that are deemed similar. The orchestrations deemed similar are grouped and ranked based on performance. Tenants implementing orchestrations that are ranked below the top ranked orchestration (sub-optimal) are provided with recommendations. The recommendations can be used to improve performance of the lower ranked orchestrations based on the performance of the top ranked orchestration.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing flexible events in an electronic calendar are disclosed. In embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises: determining, by a computing device, that an electronic calendar event is a flexible event based on recording data of the electronic calendar event indicating that a recording of the electronic calendar event may be available; determining, by the computing device, an end date by which the electronic calendar event must be completed based on the scheduling data; and displaying, by the computing device, an electronic calendar with the electronic calendar event to a user.

Abstract: In a method for notifying a participant of an online conference of when a portion of content will be presented during the online conference, a computer receives at least one data item identifying the portion of content. The computer determines an estimate of a time at which the portion of content will be presented and the level of confidence in the accuracy of the estimate. The computer transmits a user notification including the estimate of the time at which the portion of content will be presented and the level of confidence in the accuracy of the estimate.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for generating a personalized tutoring stream in a modular learning system. Learning applications are stored in the modular learning system, each associated with at least one application service. The modular learning system receives a performance request specifying one or more learning applications. After determining an availability of application services associated with the one or more specified learning applications, the modular learning system adds the specified learning applications to a tutoring stream associated with the tutoring user.

Abstract: Embodiments include method, systems and computer program products for dynamic processing for collaborative events. In some embodiments, first data associated with a collaborative event may be received. Second data from one or more sensors of a user device may be received. The first data and the second data may be analyzed. An action recommendation may be generated based on the analyzed first data and the analyzed second data. The action recommendation may be transmitted.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses described herein are directed to automated vehicle diagnostics and maintenance. For example, vehicles can include sensors monitoring vehicle components, for perceiving objects and obstacles in an environment, and for navigating the vehicle to a destination. Data from these and other sensors can be leveraged to track a performance of the vehicle over time to determine a state of vehicle components, and/or changes to acceleration/deceleration and steering behavior of the vehicle over time. As issues for servicing are determined, the methods, apparatuses, and systems can include automated scheduling of vehicle maintenance. For example, based on a determination of the potential issues based on sensor data and/or user indications, vehicle maintenance can be scheduled to be performed in the field or at a service center. Technicians can be assigned to perform vehicle maintenance based on the servicing issue and/or on capabilities of the technician.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for processing content recording requests. The method includes producing a prioritized set of recording requests from all pending recording requests, analyzing the prioritized set of requests with respect to available resources, and producing a list of content requests to be excluded from a recording schedule due to resource constraints. Content recording is performed based on results of the analysis.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses described herein are directed to automated vehicle diagnostics and maintenance. For example, vehicles can include sensors monitoring vehicle components, for perceiving objects and obstacles in an environment, and for navigating the vehicle to a destination. Data from these and other sensors can be leveraged to track a performance of the vehicle over time to determine a state of vehicle components, and/or changes to acceleration/deceleration and steering behavior of the vehicle over time. As issues for servicing are determined, the methods, apparatuses, and systems can include automated scheduling of vehicle maintenance. For example, based on a determination of the potential issues based on sensor data and/or user indications, vehicle maintenance can be scheduled to be performed in the field or at a service center. Technicians can be assigned to perform vehicle maintenance based on the servicing issue and/or on capabilities of the technician.

Abstract: Techniques related to electronic meeting intelligence are disclosed. An apparatus receives audio/video data including first meeting content data for an electronic meeting that includes multiple participants. The apparatus extracts the first meeting content data from the audio/video data. The apparatus generates meeting content metadata based on analyzing the first meeting content data. The apparatus includes the meeting content metadata in a report of the electronic meeting. If the apparatus determines that the audio/video data includes a cue for the apparatus to intervene in the electronic meeting, the apparatus generates intervention data including second meeting content data that is different from the first meeting content data. During the electronic meeting, the apparatus sends the intervention data to one or more nodes associated with at least one participant of the multiple participants.

Abstract: A map generator machine generates influence maps based on profiles of entities, such as members of an online social networking service. The entities can be treated as nodes within a social graph, and each node may be represented by a corresponding node profile. The machine is configured to access a database of node profiles and rank the nodes according to seniority information contained in the node profiles. The machine is further configured to group nodes into clusters based on skill similarity based on skill descriptors included in their corresponding node profiles. The machine is also configured to generate one or more maps to depict one or more the subsets of the nodes. As generated, such a map is a graphical presentation of at least some of the nodes of the social graph, and the map may be generated with visual indicators of seniority and skill similarity.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for providing a notification relating to a geographical boundary based on monitored sensor data collected by networked devices. The disclosed embodiments include, for example, a method that monitors positional sensor data received from one or more triggering devices. The method may calculate a first boundary extent delimiting the geographical area of the first boundary based on one or more boundary extent parameters. The method may also detect an occurrence of a triggering condition that impacts a movement of at least one of a client device or at least one of the triggering devices within a geographic region that includes the first location. In response to the detected triggering event, at least one of modified start time or a second location may be established for the event, which may be provided to the client and triggering devices in a notification.

Abstract: A system, method and program product for implementing a cellular resource sharing support system. A system is disclosed that includes: a behavior analysis system that collects usage data from a set of mobile devices in a cellular network; a subscription manager that computationally generates offers to mobile device owners to avail excess compute resources of the mobile devices to a resource sharing services system; a device manager that tracks the real-time availability and usage of participating mobile devices that are associated with mobile device owners that have accepted offers to avail excess compute resources; and an account manager that calculates a compensation for participating mobile devices.

Abstract: A system and method for forecasting shrinkage of employees is provided. According to one embodiment, scheduled shrinkage values are identified from a work schedule and stored in a data file. A command is received by a processor to predict shrinkage of employees for a future forecast period. Selection of the data file is received, and in response, the processor is configured to automatically populate shrinkage fields for the forecast period with the scheduled shrinkage values retrieved from the data file. According to one embodiment, the scheduled shrinkage values are set as the shrinkage values that are forecast for the forecast period. A work schedule of employees is the generated for the forecast period taking into account the forecast shrinkage values. According to one embodiment, the processor may also engage of automatic shrinkage forecasting based on analysis of historic shrinkage data.

Abstract: A system and method for maintaining a user's four dimensional (4D) trajectory is disclosed. The system can comprise a plurality of databases related to the user's personal preferences, historical actions, and travel data, among other things. The system can receive requests for appointments, or trajectory information requirements (TIRs), via a user interface, by e-mail, text message, or by other communication means. The TIR can include a date, location, time, and duration. The system can compare the TIR to the locations and timespans of adjacent calendar events to determine if the TIR conflicts with adjacent event. If the TIR does not conflict, the system can add the TIR to the user's overall 4D trajectory. If, on the other hand, the TIR does conflict, the system can delete the TIR and/or send a cancellation message via the user interface.

Abstract: An optimized operation schedule of a control-target apparatus is ensured while maximally reducing a burden share to a facility operator. An energy predictor sets, for a control-target apparatus, a predicted value of energy consumption or energy supply within a predetermined future time period based on process data. A schedule optimizer optimizes an operation schedule of the control-target apparatus within the predetermined time period with a predetermined evaluation barometer based on the predicted value, the characteristic of the control-target apparatus, and the process data. An approval request determiner determines a necessity of an approval for a latest operation schedule based on a preset determining condition. A determination result transmitter transmits a determination result by the approval request determiner.

Abstract: Systems and methods for prioritizing electronic messages in an electronic message repository are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method may include (1) at least one computer processor determining an amount of message review time for a user; (2) the at least one computer processor estimating a number of electronic messages that the user can review in the message review time; (3) the at least one computer processor determining a priority level for a plurality of electronic messages in the user's electronic message repository; (4) the at least one computer processor selecting electronic messages from the user's electronic message repository based on the estimated number of electronic messages that the user can review and the priority level for the electronic messages.

Abstract: A management apparatus for an air-conditioning apparatus configured to manage a plurality of air-conditioning apparatuses configured to condition air in an air-conditioning target space includes: a management-side communication unit to receive data of arrival locations and arrival times in the space transmitted from a plurality of terminal devices; and a management-side arithmetic unit configured to perform totaling based on the data of the arrival locations and the arrival times received by the management-side communication unit, and to perform a process of determining an order in which operation is started in the plurality of air-conditioning apparatuses. Operation is performed in order, and thus a steep increase in power consumption can be reduced.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for processing content recording requests. The method includes producing a prioritized set of recording requests from all pending recording requests, analyzing the prioritized set of requests with respect to available resources, and producing a list of content requests to be excluded from a recording schedule due to resource constraints. Content recording is performed based on results of the analysis.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for providing a notification relating to a geographical boundary based on monitored sensor data collected by networked devices. The disclosed embodiments include, for example, a method for receiving, by one or more processors, a request to establish a first boundary around a first location. The method may also include monitoring, by the one or more processors, one or more triggering devices. The method may also include calculating, by the one or more processors, a first boundary extent delimiting the geographical area of the first boundary based on one or more boundary extent parameters. The method may also include detecting, by the one or more processors, whether at least one of the one or more triggering devices is located within the first boundary extent.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for providing a notification relating to a geographical boundary based on monitored sensor data collected by networked devices. The disclosed embodiments include, for example, a method that monitors positional sensor data received from one or more triggering devices. The method may calculate a first boundary extent delimiting the geographical area of the first boundary based on one or more boundary extent parameters. The method may also detect an occurrence of a triggering condition that impacts a movement of at least one of a client device or at least one of the triggering devices within a geographic region that includes the first location. In response to the detected triggering event, at least one of modified start time or a second location may be established for the event, which may be provided to the client and triggering devices in a notification.

Abstract: In an aspect of the disclosure, a method and system for launching a mobile device application is disclosed including launching an application on a mobile device and transmitting a request to a remote computing device for receiving data to create a user interface for the application. The method and system further includes receiving the requested data at the mobile device and creating the user interface on the mobile device using the requested data. Also disclosed is a method of data synchronization in which data is synchronized from an application on a mobile device to an identical application on a remote computing device. The method includes establishing a communicative link between the mobile device and the remote computing device, synchronizing an application through the communicative link allowing the application to be used on the mobile device when the communicative link is discontinued and synchronizing the application upon reestablishing the communicative link.

Abstract: A business can use an improved workforce management system which includes capabilities for supporting intraday dynamic staffing. This dynamic staffing can include identifying wages which should be offered to workers to induce them to meet the business' needs, based on, for example, historical information stored in a database. Systems which include dynamic intraday staffing can be run using remote servers and interfaces accessed through various types of devices, such as internet enabled personal computers.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate generally to a system, a device and a method provide for a modification of direction of travel based on, for example, proximity thresholds and adaptive alerts specifying an action item. In one or more embodiments, a method can include receiving at a device action alert data including data representing a destination at which an action item resides and data representing an event time frame during which the action item is actionable. Also, the method can include determining at a processor data representing a proximity threshold value relative to a detected location data as a function of at least a rate of travel to form a subset of proximity threshold data specifying the proximity threshold value under which generation of an adaptive alert is enabled. The method can facilitate a change in travel from a first path segment to a second path segment to the destination.

Abstract: A computer program product includes a tangible storage medium storing instructions for execution by a processing circuit for performing a method. The method includes receiving a test program configured to including a plurality of test data sets, and analyzing the plurality of test data sets to identify one or more predictable test data sets and one or more dynamic test data sets, the one or more predictable test data sets expected to produce a predictable test result, the one or more dynamic test data sets not expected to produce a predictable test result. The method also includes determining a cost structure associated with executing the test program using a computing resource, setting a test schedule based on identification of the one or more predictable test data sets and the one or more dynamic test data sets, and executing the test program based on the test schedule.

Abstract: Maintenance interventions are planned using RUL (Remaining Useful Life) estimations obtained from a PHM (Prognostics and Health Monitoring) system as well as estimations of spare parts availability. PHM information is used to verify whether spare parts will be available when the next failures are expected to occur, and expected RUL of a component or system based on a set of measurements collected from the aircraft systems can be used to schedule repair times that do not conflict with other repairs to avoid wait time and maximize repair shop capacity utilization.

Abstract: A business can use an improved workforce management system which includes capabilities for supporting intraday dynamic staffing. This dynamic staffing can include identifying wages which should be offered to workers to induce them to meet the business' needs, based on, for example, historical information stored in a database. Systems which include dynamic intraday staffing can be run using remote servers and interfaces accessed through various types of devices, such as internet enabled personal computers.

Abstract: An approach is provided for providing information collection using template-based user tasks. The collection platform processes and/or facilitates a processing of partial information for insertion into one or more task templates to cause, at least in part, creation of one or more user tasks to verify, to extend, or a combination thereof the partial information according to one or more system requirements for information. Next, the collection platform causes, at least in part, a distribution of the one or more user tasks based, at least in part, on the one or more system requirements, history information relating to participation of one or more users, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A business can use an improved workforce management system which includes capabilities for supporting intraday dynamic staffing. This dynamic staffing can include identifying wages which should be offered to workers to induce them to meet the business' needs, based on, for example, historical information stored in a database. Systems which include dynamic intraday staffing can be run using remote servers and interfaces accessed through various types of devices, such as internet enabled personal computers.

Abstract: A contact center is described as having the ability to simultaneously consider a plurality of different work assignment strategies. Specifically, a work assignment engine in the contact center is enabled to create merged strategies from work-finding-agent strategies and agent-finding-work strategies to determine if one such strategy contradicts the other strategy.

Abstract: A method including receiving a plurality of roles in a data processing system and adding a part-time resource to at least one role. The method also includes determining, in the data processing system, if a project duration has changed as a result of adding the part-time resource, and if the project duration has changed, repeating the process at the adding step. The method also includes storing results corresponding to the resources assigned to roles. There is also a similar data processing system and machine-usable medium.

Abstract: Hoteling systems for open work areas are provided that may be used track occupancy of work spaces within the work area. These systems include a plurality of infrared sensor arrays that are mounted above the work area. Each infrared sensor array includes a two-dimensional array of infrared emission sensors. The field of view patterns of at least some of the infrared emission sensors project into the work spaces. These systems further include a controller that is remote from at least some of the infrared sensor arrays. The controller is configured to determine an occupancy state of each of the work spaces based at least in part on information received from the infrared sensor arrays.

Abstract: A social networking system allows a user to create an event in the social networking system while viewing a web page from a third-party website from a domain different than the social networking system. A widget or other social plug-in is included in the web page, and user interaction with the widget communicates information from the web page to the social networking system. An event object is created in the social networking system from the information from the web page. The social networking system may perform various actions to increase user interaction with the created event object, such as identifying additional users to invite the event or identifying users attending the event to other users.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus provide a customized service based on a user log in a wireless communication system. A method of a terminal collects user data existing inside a terminal. The method transmits the user data to a log manage server. The method receives a mission determined based on user data from the log manage server. The method transmits performance results regarding the mission to the log manage server.

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments provide for a system and recordable type medium for representing actions in a data processing system. A table is generated. The table comprises a plurality of rows and columns. Ones of the columns represent corresponding ones of computer applications that can start or stop in parallel with each other in a data processing system. Ones of the rows represent corresponding ones of sequences of actions within a corresponding column. Additionally, the table represents a definition of relationships among memory address spaces, wherein the table represents when each particular address space is started or stopped during one of a start-up process, a recovery process, and a shut-down process. The resulting table is stored.

Abstract: A computer system enables a business to determine a structure of a software application, obtain staffing information assigned to the application, and determine a staffing gap for different levels of the application. Staffing assessment may be expanded to a software portfolio that typically includes different applications and further to a line of business segment that corresponds to one or more portfolios. Supply coverage and demand coverage for each of the application levels is then determined so that staffing gaps for each of the application levels can be assessed. Staffing information may include staffing at different skill levels include subject matter experts, specialists, and generalists. The structure of an application may include modules that further include sub-modules. A training plan may be invoked when staffing is overly dependent on contractor support.

Abstract: The description refers to a method, computer program product, and computer system for displaying a chart for production planning. The chart includes a timeline, a material area associated with each of one or more materials and a resource area associated with each of one or more resources. The chart also includes a material sufficiency indicator provided within one or more of the material areas to indicate whether or not a sufficient amount of the associated material is available at one or more identified times to meet a demand of the one or more scheduled operations. The chart includes a scheduling hint that is displayed within a material area when an operation identifier has been selected. The scheduling hint identifies one or more portions within the material area for a material as providing either sufficient material or insufficient material for performance of the operation associated with the selected operation identifier.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, data received via a communication device indicative of employee claims, including employee claims for one of a plurality of types of employee leave, may be processed. It may then be detected that a particular employee claim is associated with a request for accommodation. It may be automatically determined if medical information associated with the request for accommodation meets predetermined criteria, and an indication of said determination may be transmitted.

Abstract: A filling installation having at least one component, where for each component first data relating to a planned operation are available, and each component generates second data relating to malfunctioning, each component designed to make available the first and second data at a data interface, the data interface designed to transmit the first and second data to a data collector and/or to receive queries of the data collector and, in response to a query, to transmit the first and second data to the data collector. The data collector is designed to receive and/or to query the first and the second data of the at least one component and to establish at least one work list based thereon, and having at least one mobile information unit that is designed to represent a work list. Also, a computer-implemented method for the automatic establishment of a work list.

Abstract: A roaming transport distribution management apparatus and method are provided. A controller selects transports within a defined service zone in response to customer transit requests from customer locations or a central hub which are capable of meeting maximum transit time to the end destination in either an inbound or outbound direction from the hub. A hub manager varies the position and/or the size of an exclusive coverage area of each transport within the overall service zone to insure a dense accumulation of transports over the entire service zone and alters the position of other transports in response to the movement of a transport inbound or outbound from the hub with a passenger. The hub manager can vary the size of the exclusive coverage area of each transport to account for population and request call densities and the number of available transports.

Abstract: A method of workforce optimization includes acquiring video data. The video data is obtained from a plurality of video cameras in a facility comprising a plurality of departments. A customer load for each of the plurality of departments is identified. A location of each of a plurality of employees in the facility is identified. A customer-to-employee ratio is determined for each department. The determined customer-to-employee ratio for each department is provided to a computing device. At least one employee deployment notification is provided from the computing device to another computing device.

Abstract: A method includes calculating a labor shortfall for completion of a set of tasks within a designated time period. The labor shortfall represents a difference between a required workforce that is needed to complete the tasks and an amount of available workforce. The available workforce personnel are subject to workforce constraints on how long the workforce personnel can work. The method also includes visually presenting an indication of the labor shortfall and automatically generating communication signals for available workforce personnel and/or additional workforce personnel. The communication signals request additional work on the set of tasks by the at least one of the available workforce personnel or the additional workforce personnel in excess of the one or more workforce constraints.

Abstract: An approach for authorizing access to computing resources (e.g., electronic files) based on calendar events (e.g., meetings of a user) in a networked computing environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment) is provided. A portion/segment (e.g., private cloud) of the networked computing environment may be designated for storing at least one electronic file to be shared (e.g., as stored in a computer storage device associated with the portion). The portion of the networked computing environment may then be associated (e.g., graphically) with an electronic calendar entry (e.g., a meeting having a set of attendees). Based on the calendar entry, a set of users (e.g., the meeting attendees) authorized to access the at least one electronic file may be determined based on the electronic calendar entry. Thereafter, access (e.g., a related permissions) to the at least one electronic file may be authorized for the set of users.

Abstract: Security personnel time is assigned to a store property by generating an incident score based on a probability of an incident occurring on a store property. A set of ranges of incident scores, each range being associated with a number of hours of security personnel time, are retrieved from computer memory. A range of incident scores in the set of ranges of incident scores that the generated incident score falls within is identified and an associated number of hours of security personnel time is retrieved. Security personnel time is assigned to the store property using a processor based on the number of hours of security personnel time retrieved for the identified range of incident scores.

Abstract: A system and method for forecasting shrinkage of employees is provided. According to one embodiment, scheduled shrinkage values are identified from a work schedule and stored in a data file. A command is received by a processor to predict shrinkage of employees for a future forecast period. Selection of the data file is received, and in response, the processor is configured to automatically populate shrinkage fields for the forecast period with the scheduled shrinkage values retrieved from the data file. According to one embodiment, the scheduled shrinkage values are set as the shrinkage values that are forecast for the forecast period. A work schedule of employees is the generated for the forecast period taking into account the forecast shrinkage values. According to one embodiment, the processor may also engage of automatic shrinkage forecasting based on analysis of historic shrinkage data.

Abstract: A resource scheduling system includes a set of resources and associated resource attributes, a representation of resource demands, and a scheduling module for generating a schedule of resource utilization. The representation of resource demands and availability may include information about time slots, calendars, and shifts. A slot is a representation of a demand for one or more individual item. A calendar is a representation of dates when resources are needed. Each shift represents a set of time intervals of resource demands. Additionally, the system keeps track of individual resource availability and preferences and attempts to create a resource utilization schedule that satisfies all constraints generated based on the time slots, calendars, shifts, and resource schedules.

Abstract: A software tool for forecasting hours worked per project by each of several individuals per time period is disclosed. The tool comprises several project activity profiles each representing an hour distribution. The tool also comprises a data store containing data specific to projects including a level of effort budgeted for the project, identification of the type of the project, a start date of the project, and a delivery date of the project. The tool also comprises a data store containing data about each of the individuals including identification of the projects on which the individuals are authorized to work. The tool also comprises an allocator component that generates the forecast of hours to be worked by each individual for the projects for each of a series of time periods.