Abstract: The exemplary embodiments may provide a software tool that enables a software designer to derive a color from a reference color. The software designer may specify changes in color characteristics that are to be applied to the reference color to derive the desired color. The user interface may be provided to allow the software designer to enter information regarding the reference color and the desired changes in color characteristics. The user interface may display the reference color and that resulting desired color so that the software designer may get a visual appreciation for the difference in the colors. The software tool of the exemplary embodiments may also include a color palette generator. The color palette generator may generate a palette of colors from a reference color.

Abstract: A technique for preventing a man in the middle attack is proposed. A security gate system includes an admission card and a security gate apparatus. The admission card has condition data that is data for specifying a condition to be satisfied when or before or after encrypted authentication data are transferred from the admission card to the security gate apparatus. When a user attempts to enter a building, authentication data including condition data are generated in the admission card 100 (S802), and encrypted into encrypted authentication data (S803). The encrypted authentication data are transmitted from the admission card to the security gate apparatus (S804, S904), and decrypted to be returned to the authentication data (S905). The security gate apparatus performs authentication determination which is a determination as to whether a condition specified by the condition data included in the authentication data is satisfied (S906), and opens a gate plate when a determination result is positive (S907).

Abstract: Documents from a set of related documents in a domain are processed to identify keywords associated with each document. The documents are then further processed to identify the documents that are the most similar to each other. For each document, some or all of the keywords that are associated with the similar documents, but not the document itself, are selected as semantic tags for the document. These semantic tags determined for a document represent novel or hidden concepts and contexts that may relate to the document, but that do not actually appear in the document. The documents are used to train a model that generate semantic tags for a document or for keywords associated with the document. The generated model can then be used for a variety of purposes such the creation of an index for a set of documents or for query expansion.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for query categorization based on image results. In one aspect, a method includes receiving images from image results responsive to a query, wherein each of the images is associated with an order in the image results and respective user behavior data for the image as a search result for the first query, and associating one or more of the first images with a plurality of annotations based on analysis of the selected first images' content.

Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to accessing multimedia data that includes a plurality of media tracks that each include an associated series of samples of media data, and a derived track comprising a set of derivation operations to perform to generate a series of samples of media data for the derived track. A derivation operation of the set is performed to generate a portion of media data for the derived track, which includes: determining, based on the derivation operation, a group of media tracks from the plurality by determining each media track in the group meets a grouping criteria, selecting one media track from the group of media tracks, and adding a sample from the one media track to the derived track to generate the portion of the derived track.

Abstract: Provided is an electronic dynamic calendar system and an operation method thereof for providing an electronic calendar capable of importing multimedia messages such as audio, photos and video. Different from conventional electronic calendars that can only record text messages therein, the electronic calendar can have richer content. In addition to a text message, a reminder of a multimedia message can be set according to the user's need such that the reminder content set by the user can be more clearly understood and expressed.

Abstract: Certain embodiments involve a template-based redesign of documents based on the contents of documents. For instance, a computing system selects a template for modifying an input document. To do so, the computing system uses a generative adversarial network to generate an interpolated layout image from an input layout image, which represents the input document, and a template layout image, which represents the selected template. The computing system matches the input element to an interpolated element from the interpolated layout image. The computing system generates an output document by, for example, modifying a layout of the input document to match the interpolated layout image, such as by fitting the input element into a shape of the interpolated element.

Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) retrieving, from a text index, closed captioning repetition data for a segment of a sequence of media content; (ii) generating features using the closed captioning repetition data; (iii) providing the features as input to a classification model, wherein the classification model is configured to output classification data indicative of a likelihood of the features being characteristic of a program segment; (iv) obtaining the classification data output by the classification model; (v) determining a prediction of whether the segment is a program segment using the classification data; and (vi) storing the prediction for the segment in a database.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and system obtaining and identity verification request that include a specification for one or more electronic identity documents including one or more requested document types to fulfill the identity verification request. One or more processors locate at least one electronic identity document including each of the requested document types. Each electronic identity document in the repository includes machine readable metadata that includes the document type of that document. The one or more processors perform a deterministic match to select one electronic identity document including each of the one or more requested document types to utilize in formulating a response to the identity verification request and formulate a response to the identity verification request, based on the selected electronic identity document(s).

Abstract: Encoding and/or decoding of messages. On the encoding end, a composite encoder encodes message from an internal format that is used by internal system components into an external format. However, the composite encoder may encode the outgoing messages into different external formats on a per-message basis. For incoming message, a composite decoder decodes incoming messages from any one of a plurality of external formats into the internal format also on a per-message basis. A per-message report mechanism permits internal system components and the encoding/decoding components to communicate information regarding the encoding or decoding on a per message basis. XML messages can be converted automatically into Binary messages.

Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for generating deportment and comportment cohorts. Digital sensor data associated with an individual is received. The digital sensor data comprises event metadata describing a set of events associated with the individual. The set of events comprises at least one of body language, facial expressions, vocalizations, and social interactions of the individual. In response to determining description data for the individual is available, the description data is retrieved. The description data comprises at least one of identification information, past history information, and current status information for the individual. A set of conduct analysis models based on the event metadata and the available description data is selected. The set of conduct analysis models process the event metadata describing the set of events associated with the individual to identify and interpret the set of events.

Abstract: An investment value of a media file is automatically determined by recording an interaction with the media file. Further, a uniqueness value of the media file is automatically determined by determining a probability that the media file is irreplaceable. In addition, an archival prioritization of the media file is performed in comparison with an additional media file. An archival storage device stores the media file if the archival storage device has space to accommodate the media file and the media file has a higher archival prioritization than the additional media file.

Abstract: Providing information about two or more datasets. The method includes accessing metadata for two or more datasets. The method further includes displaying a comparison of the two or more datasets based on metadata for the two or more datasets.

Abstract: In one or more embodiments described herein, there is provided an apparatus having a processor, and at least one memory including computer program code. The memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform the following. Firstly, the apparatus is caused to identify, based on received gesture command signalling associated with two or more content items, one or more common aspects of metadata for those two or more content items. Secondly, the apparatus is caused to use an identified common aspect of said metadata to search for other content items with metadata in common to the identified common aspect of metadata.

Abstract: A content recommendation apparatus and method gives users a peer-to-peer, highly personal way to discover new content by being introduced to one or more similar users. A similar user is a user that has a correlation to another user based on their preferences and behaviors (e.g., downloaded content, frequency of use, content currently have on device, browsing behaviors, content organizational habits, etc.). A catalog of content, or a designated portion thereof, can be used at least in part for finding matches and for identifying content to suggest to another. Data about user behavior can serve to connect the user to similar individuals for the purpose of discovering new content.

Abstract: A technique for processing data in a network is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as a method for processing data in a network having a plurality of network stations. The method comprises receiving a first representation of data at a first of the plurality of network stations, processing the first representation so as to generate a second representation of the data, and transmitting the second representation from the first network station to a second of the plurality of network stations for storage therein, wherein the second representation is stored at an address within the second network station. The method also comprises receiving the address at the first network station, and transmitting the address from the first network station to a third of the plurality of network stations for storage therein.

Abstract: Even if there are many printed images similar to a query image, this invention can effectively use a display window with a limited size and support to specify the print request source of each similar image by classifying and displaying the images according to additional information containing information indicating the print request source which has issued a print request for the image. Therefore, when a query image is input and images similar to the query image are found, the similar images are classified according to the user names of users who have printed them. The numbers of times of printing of the similar images and maximum similarities are displayed for the respective user names.

Abstract: A system and method for media asset management. An original media asset for a media project is identified and a plurality of versions of the original media asset is also identified. The plurality of versions of the media asset include at least one modified version of the original media asset. Typically each of the plurality of versions of the original media asset includes a plurality of components, and the modified versions of the original media asset include at least one modified component. The component being modified is based on a corresponding component of the original media asset. Metadata for each of the plurality of components is generated that indicates whether each component is a modified component, and the metadata of the modified component indicates a type of modification made to the modified component.

Abstract: A system and method for organizing media assets of a media project. The method includes storing a plurality of versions of media assets of the media project, including an original version of the media asset and at least one modified version of the media asset. Each of the plurality of versions of the media assets include a plurality of components, and the modified versions of the media assets include at least one modified component. Metadata for each of the plurality of components is generated. The metadata indicates whether each of the plurality of component is a modified component, and the metadata of the modified component indicates a type of modification made to the modified component.

Abstract: A database program includes loose triggers that are not coupled to specific entities at the time the database program is compiled. The database program provides a user interface that allows a user to couple selected entities to the loose triggers or decouple selected entities from loose triggers. The database program validates the entities that are selected by the user for coupling or decoupling and stores the coupled entities as part of the loose trigger definitions in a loose trigger metadata database.

Abstract: A method includes, with a first computing device, receiving contact information for an entity from a connector, the connector being a human operator of a peer computing device that stores a contact information database for contacts of the connector, the contact information being contact information for the entity, where the connector is providing the contact information to put an operator of the first computing device in communication with the entity, after receiving the contact information, receiving a communication with the first computing device from the entity, and in response to receiving the communication from the entity, displaying at least some of the contact information in an introduction tag along with notification of receiving the communication.

Abstract: A technique for playing a media file by a data processing system. A degraded initial version of the media file is received from a sending data processing system. A supplemental version of the media file is received from the sending data processing system. The degraded version of the media file is merged with the supplemental version of the media file to form a combined media file, with the combined media file being played. In one embodiment, the degraded version of the media data has a reduced quality that is obtained by removing portions of the data and filling in the removed portions with dummy data. During a subsequent rebuilding of the media data by the receiving/recipient data processing system, a supplemental version of the media data is received and merged/combined with the degraded version to form a copy that corresponds to the original, high-quality version of the media data.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the technology includes systems and methods for media asset management. In other embodiments, a method for media asset management includes receiving media data. The method for media asset management further includes generating a descriptor based on the media data and comparing the descriptor with one or more stored descriptors. The one or more stored descriptors are associated with other media data that has related metadata. The method for media asset management further includes associating at least part of the metadata with the media data based on the comparison of the descriptor and the one or more stored descriptors.

Abstract: A description of types of metadata can provide, in one embodiment, an index to the types of metadata in a time based metadata track that can be associated with a time based media track having audio or video or both. The description can be non-time based and be separate from the metadata track, and the description can be examined to determine whether a particular type of metadata exists in the time based metadata track without having to search through the track to determine whether the particular type of metadata exists.

Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein allow a user to select multiple interface elements, simultaneously copy the selected elements, and simultaneously replicate the data values from the multiple interface elements into existing corresponding interface elements. The user selection includes first and second interface elements presented on a display device, each of the selected interface elements comprising metadata and a data value. The selected elements can be copied by creating and storing a data template that includes the metadata and data values of the first and second interface elements. The data template can then be compared against other existing interface elements to identify corresponding interface elements, such that the data values of the copied interface elements can be replicated into the identified corresponding interface elements.

Abstract: Methods and systems for discerning human intent based on user-generated metadata are provided. Communications from a plurality of social networks are evaluated to determine whether they are associated with contexts indicative of user intent. When a social network communication is determined to be associated with such a context, a tag may be generated associating the social network communication with the indicated human intent. In addition, information regarding the social network communication may be exported to an application responsible for responsive action.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for summarizing multiple aspects of tags associated with media events. In the system and method, tag metadata for tags generated at one or more user interfaces associated with at least one media event is obtained. Thereafter, tags are organized into a hierarchy of tags based on the metadata and a metadata sorting criteria. Additionally, tag significance data for tags is computed based on the metadata and the hierarchy. A visual representation of the tags can then be generated, where indicia for the tags is spatially arranged to visually depict the hierarchy of the tags are selected to visually depict at least a relative significance among sibling tags in the hierarchy.

Abstract: A system includes first metadata defining a business object object model, and second metadata defining a first object model to define a query on the business object object model. The first object model is an instance of a business object view metadata model, and the business object object model is an instance of a business object metadata model. In some aspects, a request is received to retrieve a result element associated with a query on a business object, the business object comprising an instance of a business object object model, and the business object is instantiated based on first metadata defining the business object object model.

Abstract: A media container file (1) is generated by organizing media data (2; 3) defined by a media track (12) in the file (1). Sub-track information (72, 74) identifying media data portions (4, 5; 6, 7, 8) of the media data (2; 3) is orga-nized for each sub-track of multiple sub-tracks defined in the media track (12). At least one of the sub-tracks is assigned selection information (62, 64) defining a selective processing of the media data portion (4, 5;6, 7, 8) defined by the sub-track in relation to other media data organized in the media container file (1). The media data (2, 3) advantageously relate to layered media or media defining DATA multiple camera views which are organized into sub-tracks (12). The selection information (62, 64) allows selection among tracks (12) and sub-tracks when set-ting up a media session and switching between tracks (12) and sub-tracks during such a media session.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to techniques for personalized tag recommendation for enterprise social bookmarking systems. According to one embodiment of the invention, a method comprises computing at least one set of candidate tags for a document in accordance with at least one factor, and combining the at least one set of candidate tags from different factors into an overall recommendation list of candidate tags. At least one suggested tag from the overall recommendation list is returned as a result of the combination. At least one applied tag that is applied to the document by a user of a computer system is recorded, and the combination is adjusted based on the at least one applied tag.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method for a computer system, a computer system and a computer readable medium. The computer system stores electronic objects being defined by metadata. The method comprises at least retrieving objects based on metadata of the metadata of the object.

Abstract: Some of the embodiments herein provide a seamless cloud of storage. This storage may be content-addressable storage. An end application may or may not be exposed to the fact that content-addressable storage is used. Various embodiments herein provide event notification, which may allow applications or users to subscribe to particular events (such as storage of an X-ray by a particular entity). Some embodiments provide for a shared archive. A shared archive may provide homogeneous access to medical data, etc. that was previously stored into the CAS cloud by heterogeneous applications, varied data types, etc. Additionally, embodiments herein allow for the creation and distribution of virtual packages. For example, a user may create a virtual package for all images related to a patient so that she may have a virtual package of all of her medical data to present to a referring physician.

Abstract: A system and method for storing and providing metadata. Metadata may be retrieved from multiple sources. The metadata is stored in facets in a repository and tagged to indicate one or more of the source, a time frame, or an associated data object. In response to receiving a request for metadata, a system selects metadata based on the specified object, source, or time frame. Access permissions corresponding to the requester are used to select and provide metadata for which the requester has permissions.

Abstract: Techniques for identifying near-duplicates of a media object and associating metadata of the near-duplicates with the media object are described herein. One or more devices implementing the techniques are configured to identify the near duplicates based at least on similarity attributes included in the media object. Metadata is then extracted from the near-duplicates and is associated with the media object as descriptors of the media object to enable discovery of the media object based on the descriptors.

Abstract: A method and system of optimizing the memory usage and performance of data deduplication storage systems includes organizing the metadata of data blocks needed by deduplicating storage systems. A three level hierarchy is used. Level 1 stores the metadata on disk along with the user data. Level 2 uses low latency storage (e.g. RAM and Solid State Disks) to cache the on-disk meta data for faster direct access. Level 3 organizes the fingerprints using a Trie and is entirely resident in RAM. Thus, the search, to determine whether a data block is unique or not and a candidate for transfer, can be more efficiency executed and to ensure that the meta data is transactionally secure.

Abstract: A semantic-based searching apparatus and method which can search for desired information from various types of media using associative properties of search target objects are provided. The semantic-based searching apparatus stores an associative search structure that previously stores a semantic index. The associative search structure is to obtain a final search object corresponding to an input search query. The semantic index configuration includes feature metadata used to identify a specific object, semantic entity metadata to indicate semantic entities corresponding to the feature metadata, and semantic relation metadata to indicate a relation between the semantic entities. The semantic-based searching apparatus uses semantic metadata stored in conformity with the semantic index configuration, the semantic index, and the associative search structure to generate a search result corresponding to the input search query.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of generating and electronically transmitting to at least one distribution platform a digital media product, the method involving: generating product parts of a first product based on a plurality of digital media files retrieved from a database (112), and storing the product parts in a product memory (140); transmitting the first product comprising the product parts to a first distribution platform; and determining, based on scheduling data, whether, after transmission to the first distribution platform one or more of the product parts is scheduled to be transmitted to another distribution platform, and if not, deleting the one or more product parts from the product memory.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments related generally to the submission of metadata content and media content to a media distribution system. The media content can include, for example, audio, video, image, or podcast data. In accordance with one embodiment, a client submitting metadata content can validate the metadata content prior to submission of the metadata content and/or associated media content. A media distribution system receiving metadata content can also validate the metadata content.

Abstract: A method and a system are provided for searching content (e.g., text, metadata and/or a fingerprint, etc.). In one example, the system receives content and a query for matching the content. The content includes computer readable data. The system generates a feature vector for the content. Generating the feature vector comprises generating a signal from the content, generating a spectrogram from the signal, and generating the feature vector from the spectrogram. The system searches for at least one feature vector that matches the feature vector for the content.

Abstract: A method and system for using social bookmarks wherein a social bookmark is a triplet of the entities of user, document, and tag. The method including: collecting multiple bookmarks; representing the bookmarks as a three-dimensional space or matrix of the number of times a user u, used tag t to bookmark document d; measuring the similarity of two entities of the same type; and using the similarity to weight bookmarks or entities. The weightings may be used to provide a measure of a usefulness of a bookmark for describing a document for retrieval purposes. Two-dimensions of the bookmark space may also be used to predict the third-dimension.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for determining availability of presentable content via a subscription service are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method includes receiving an indication of first presentable content associated with a first subscription service. Metadata associated with the selected first presentable content is received. Based on the received metadata, it is determined whether second presentable content corresponding to the first presentable content is available from a second subscription service. Further, and indication is provided that the second presentable content is available.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing an updating process to an in-memory index are provided. Upon receiving notice of document modifications covered by an inverted index associated with a search engine, in the form of an update file, a representation of the modification is published onto various index serving machines. Each index serving machine receiving the update file determines if the modifications are applicable to the index serving machine. If an index serving machine determines that it contains mapping information corresponding to the modified documents, the index serving machine utilizes the update file and associated mapping information to update an in-memory index. In embodiments, the in-memory index is used to provide results to user queries in tandem with the inverted index. In some embodiments, an extra in-memory index is maintained that is revised with constantly incoming metadata updates and the existing in-memory index is periodically swapped with the revised in-memory index.

Abstract: There is provided a first dock for a portable hard disk, where the first dock is connectable to a host device. There is also provided a corresponding method for accessing content on the host device during use of the dock. It is advantageous that the host device is able to access content from portable hard disks that are docked with the first dock and a second dock.

Abstract: A method 300 for retrieving media content (120). The method can include receiving metadata (118) associated with a first media file, receiving the first media file, processing at least the metadata to identify at least a second media file (124) likely to be of interest to a user, and automatically downloading the second media file. Processing the metadata can include identifying at least one parameter contained in the metadata and/or the first media file that correlates to the second media file. Metadata (122) also associated with the second media file also can be downloaded.

Abstract: In a file management apparatus, upon receipt of an access request from a file access device, a device access rights determination unit determines whether to grant the file access device access to a file. In addition, a user access rights determination unit determines whether to grant the user who made the access request through the file access device, the access to the file. Then, when the device access rights determination unit and the user access rights determination unit both grant the access, a file access unit accesses the file stored in the storage device according to the access request.

Abstract: A solution is provided that allows a user to provide an alternate set of metadata for any number of data points within a report, while in a report design environment. They may lay down a grid on the work area and specify the data by placing the relevant dimensional metadata, extracted from the source, in the grid as row headings and column headings. The user may then select either a column or a row from the grid and upon doing so may be provided with a mechanism to define alternate metadata that can describe all data points that are in the column or row in the target system. This allows for a much more user-friendly environment in which to specify metadata mappings between internal sources and external sources.

Abstract: A method for browsing a collection of multimedia assets on a soft-copy display comprising: receiving a collection of multimedia assets, each multimedia asset having a set of associated metadata; defining an interest criterion; using a processor to analyze the metadata associated with the multimedia assets and rank the multimedia assets according to the interest criterion; displaying a portion of the multimedia assets on the soft-copy display according to the ranking; interactively user selecting a displayed multimedia asset using a user interface; updating the interest criterion based on the selected multimedia asset; using a processor to determine an updated ranking of the multimedia assets according to the updated interest criterion; and displaying a portion of the multimedia assets on the soft-copy display according to the updated ranking.

Abstract: Techniques for automatically integrating search features within an application are provided. Text is collected and used as a background search while a user enters the text into an application for purposes of acquiring related results. The related results are obtained from previous information entered by the user or received by the user within the application. Moreover, the related results are dynamically presented in a portion of the application as the user continues to enter the text into another and different portion of the application.

Abstract: Assembling streamed content for on-demand presentation is described. In embodiments, a media asset can be requested from a content distributor, and cacheable segments of the media asset are streamed to the requesting client device. The cacheable segments are received in an initial quality display format for uninterrupted playback of the media asset at the client device while the cacheable segments are being received. An asset matrix that correlates a bit rate and a time position for each cacheable segment in the media asset is also received. The cacheable segments of the media asset can be assembled according to the asset matrix to generate an assembled asset data file of the media asset. The assembled asset data file can then be back-filled with selected ones of the cacheable segments that are replaced with a highest quality display format for on-demand presentation of the media asset when selected for viewing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a user history based multimedia service system, wherein user history data include a multimedia consumption type and/or consumption behavior of the user. The consumption type data includes a start time or end time of the multimedia content consumption (i.e., simple view data), content recording time and format, content backup time and format, and content transfer time and format. The consumption behavior data includes a content access/play data such as a normal finish, skimmed, skipped, slowed, or replay, and a stopped data of the content access/play. The consumption type or consumption behavior data include information on program identification and information on access to the consumption type/consumption behavior data. The respective data is provided for each user and program.