Think Research

Cover Story An Immune System for Cyberspace Research is creatng a system that will not only detect viruses, but disinfect and immunize computers throughout the world. Features Putting composers in control A pen-based input system makes fast work of composing on a computer. Movies, karaoke, news for a demanding audience Innovations are providing the basis for an advanced video-on-demand trial in Tokyo Managing the Web IBM's Web Object Manager and its related technologies provide more powerful ways of creating and managing Web site content. Columns Perspective Helping customers harness new technologies. Editor's corner Alternate paths to products. Departments Research news A molecular abacus; new material for holographic storage; rapid approval for auto loans; accounting for lost light; sychronizing signals within the brain; Honors; Lab Notes. Net Results Personalized Web crawling; an Internet buddy" simplifies Web browsing; audio-video streaming technology. Profile Tokyo researcher Shinichi Morishita combines theory and practice to create new database technology. Disguising Data A method of concealing data in digital files has uses ranging from proving ownership and tracing distribution to detecting modification and embedding messages.