System and Method for Adaptive Media Instances

Abstract

A system and method for computer-implemented adaptive media instances selects and arranges objects in media instances in accordance with inferred preferences based, at least in part, on usage behaviors, including subscriptions to objects representing people. Variations of the system and method include automatically selecting and / or arranging the objects in accordance with the contents of the objects, tagging of the objects, physical location, and physiological responses. Information as to why objects were selected for inclusion in media instances may be provided to media instance recipients.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 559,145, filed on Nov. 13, 2006, which is a continuation of International Patent Application No. PCT / US2005 / 011951, filed on Apr. 8, 2005, which claimed priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 572,565, filed May 20, 2004.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to extending the business process paradigm so as to make processes more explicitly adaptive over time. More specifically, adaptive recombinant processes relates to processes that automatically structure and re-structure themselves so as to deliver increasing value to the participants in the processes over time.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The business process paradigm was first introduced in a rigorous form by Rummler and Brache in the late 1980's, and was increasingly popularized by authors such as Michael Hammer, and a wide range of business c...

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Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a method and system for creating adaptive and learning processes. These processes can automatically capture the behaviors of users and participants in the process, and use those behaviors to reconfigure themselves in real-time. This approach can reduce the need for manual redesign and training, and can also help organizations create new types of processes that were previously not feasible. The method can also use fuzzy content network and adaptive recombinant systems approaches to further enhance the adaptiveness of processes. Overall, this technology can make processes more efficient, effective, and adaptable."

Problems solved by technology

Such inferences may be conducted on an automatic or semi-automatic basis; in either case, application of the inferences can potentially dramatically reduce explicit, manual process design and redesign efforts.

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