Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080215959 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A MEDIA STREAM IN A MEDIA SPREADSHEET - Methods and systems are described for generating a media stream in a media spreadsheet. The method includes presenting, via a user interface, an electronic spreadsheet having a plurality of cells. The method also includes receiving an association of a source media stream object with a first cell of the plurality of cells. The method further includes receiving an association of a media stream transformation operation with one of the first cell and a second cell of the plurality of cells, wherein the media stream transformation operation references, respectively, one of the source media stream object and the first cell. The method also includes automatically applying the media stream transformation operation to the source media stream object to generate a resultant media stream object, based on the reference. The method further includes associating the resultant media stream object with at least one of the plurality of cells of the electronic spreadsheet. | 09-04-2008 |
20080235286 | MEDIA PLAYBACK SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of playing media stored on a media player (MP) is disclosed. The method includes identifying at least one media program and specifying a date and time to begin playing each media program, to provide a time-schedule playlist. The method further includes specifying a gap-response to a gap in the continuity of media playback, indicating as priority content, media to play, thereby interrupting the time-schedule playlist in progress, and specifying an interruption-response following each interruption of the time-schedule playlist. Specifying the gap-response includes: turning off the MP; playing media explicitly specified; playing media from a second media playlist; and, playing priority content media. Indicating priority content media comprises at least one of: indicating specific media; and, indicating categories of media. Specifying the interruption-response comprises specifying at least one of: shifting the content of the time-schedule playlist; and rejoining the content of the time-schedule playlist. | 09-25-2008 |
20090019223 | METHOD AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING REMOTE STRAGE VIA A REMOVABLE MEMORY DEVICE - A method and systems are described for providing remote storage via a removable memory device. The method includes intercepting a file write operation associated with storing a first file to the device and a file read operation associated with retrieving a second file from the device. In response to intercepting the write operation, contacting a server based on information included on the device to identify a storage location, storing a representation of the file on the device including an identifier for identifying the storage location, and providing for sending data provided by the write operation to the server for storage at the identified storage location. The method includes, in response to intercepting the file read operation, extracting an identifier for identifying a storage location on a server from a representation of the file stored on the device and providing for retrieving data from the identified storage location on the server. | 01-15-2009 |
20090037818 | Method And Systems For Arranging A Media Object In A Media Timeline - Methods and systems are described for arranging a media object in a media timeline. In one embodiment, a method includes presenting a graphical user interface including a media timeline for arranging a plurality of media objects in an order for presentation. The method includes receiving a selection of a portion of the media timeline representing a time period of presentation is received. The method also includes receiving a search term for association with the selected portion of the media timeline. The method further includes retrieving a media object according to a determination that the media object is related to the search term associated with the selected portion of the media timeline. The method still further includes arranging the retrieved media object in the selected portion of the media timeline for presentation during the represented time period. | 02-05-2009 |
20090070578 | Methods And Systems For Transmitting Secure Application Input Via A Portable Device - Methods and systems are described for transmitting secure application input via a portable device. In one embodiment, a method includes connecting a portable device to a communication bus of a computing device for exchanging information between the portable device and the computing device. The method further includes connecting the portable device to an input device for exchanging information between the portable device and the input device. The method still further includes transmitting input received from the input device connected to the portable device to the communication bus of the computing device. The input is directed to an application both associated with the portable device and instantiated into a runtime environment of the computing device. The application is further associated with an input component configured for allowing the application to only receive input transmitted via the portable device when the application is instantiated into the runtime environment of the computing device. | 03-12-2009 |
20090094375 | Method And System For Presenting An Event Using An Electronic Device - Methods and systems are described for presenting a virtual media object stream of an event via a device where a user of the device is allowed to at least one of view and hear the event virtually from a virtual location in the performance space of the event while the user and the device are physically situated at another location. Location information representing the virtual location in the performance space is received and the virtual media object stream is generated based on raw media object streams associated with at least one of audio and video signals captured in a performance space during the event that include at least one of video content corresponding to a view of the event from a location in the associated region and audio content corresponding to sounds of the event from a location in the associated region in the performance space. | 04-09-2009 |
20090106447 | Method And System For Transitioning Between Content In Web Pages - Methods and systems are described for presenting a transition between content in web pages. One method includes receiving content associated with a first web page that includes a presentable representation of the first web page, and a request for a second web page, rendering the second webpage to retrieve content associated with the second web page including a presentable representation of the second web page, and generating a transition video object stream including a first frame including content related to the content associated with the first web page, an intermediate frame that does not include the content associated with the first and second web pages, and a final frame including content related to the content associated with the second web page. The transition video object stream is sent to a browser for presentation in conjunction with the first and second web pages. | 04-23-2009 |
20090119332 | Method And System For Providing A Media Transition Having A Temporal Link To Presentable Media Available From A Remote Content Provider - Methods and systems are described for providing a media transition having a temporal link to presentable media available from a remote content provider. One method includes receiving user input for presenting a media grouping comprising a plurality of media objects including stored media files and a media transition. When the media grouping is presented, the stored media files and the media transition are presented in an interleaved manner. The method further includes receiving an indication that presentable media associated with the media transition is available from a remote content provider, and in response to receiving such an indication, providing in the media transition a temporal link to the presentable media available from the remote content provider. The temporal link is enabled for activation via a user interface only while the media transition is presented so that the associated presentable media is presented when the temporal link is activated. | 05-07-2009 |
20090119333 | Methods, Systems, And Computer Readable Media For Associating Information With A Digital Image - The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for associating information with a digital image. According to one method, a digital image having associated metadata that corresponds to a first entity in a dataset that includes hierarchical relationships between entities is received. A subject perspective is identified for the digital image for a subject corresponding to a second entity in the dataset. Information for the digital images retrieved from the dataset based on a hierarchical relationship between the first and second entities in the dataset. The retrieved information is associated with the digital image. | 05-07-2009 |
20090119595 | Method And System For Presenting A Transition Effect Between Remotely-Sourced Content In A Browser - Methods and systems are described for presenting a transition effect between remotely-sourced content in a browser. One method includes receiving an association between a transition effect and a condition for applying the transition effect when transitioning between presenting remotely-sourced content in a widget of a browser, and storing separately from the remotely-sourced content the association between the transition effect and the condition. While a first remotely-sourced content received from a first content provider via a network is presented in the widget, an indication to receive, via the network, a second remotely-sourced content from a second content provider for presenting in the widget is received. In response to receiving the indication, it is determined whether the condition is satisfied. The method includes applying the transition effect associated with the condition to at least one of the first remotely-sourced content and the second remotely-sourced content when the condition is satisfied to create a transition that is presentable in the widget. | 05-07-2009 |
20090146909 | Integrated Display System For A Computer And A Portable Device - A display-based device includes a display assembly having a first viewing portion and a second viewing portion within the first viewing portion and a docking station that removably docks a portable device having an imaging apparatus that includes a display apparatus and/or an image capture apparatus. When docked, the portable device's imaging apparatus is positioned facing a rear side of the second viewing portion. The display-based device operates in a first mode, where data from the display-based device is displayed in the second viewing portion and backlighting for the second viewing portion is provided by the portable device, and operates in a second mode, where the second viewing portion is substantially transparent so that the display apparatus of the portable device can display data through the second viewing portion and/or the image capture apparatus can capture images through the second viewing portion. | 06-11-2009 |
20090157738 | Methods, Systems, And Computer Readable Media For Controlling Presentation And Selection Of Objects That Are Digital Images Depicting Subjects - The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for controlling presentation and selection of objects that are digital images depicting subjects. According to one aspect, a plurality of objects arranged in a plurality of vectors is presented via a presentation device. Each object in a second vector is associated with an object in a first vector. Each of the objects is a digital image depicting a subject. A first object presented in a first vector is selected in response to a first selection event associated with the first object. A second object non-adjacent to the first object is determined based on a predefined relationship associating the first object with the second object. The second object in the second vector adjacent to the first object in the first vector is presented via the presentation device in response to the determination. | 06-18-2009 |
20090157876 | Methods, Systems, And Computer Readable Media For Managing User Access To An Electronic Media Sharing Environment - Managing user access to an electronic media sharing environment is described. An account balance representing a data volume authorized for download via the electronic client is maintained for a user of an electronic client,. The account balance is increased/decreased by a predetermined amount as the electronic client uploads/downloads electronic data to/from a common datastore sharing accessibility of the electronic data among a plurality of users. The predetermined amount is based on at least one of a data quantity and a data quality of the electronic data being uploaded or downloaded. When the account balance is less than a predetermined amount associated with a requested download, an alternate version of the electronic data having at least one of lesser data quantity and a lesser data quality than the electronic data requested to be downloaded in the user request is provided for the electronic client to download. | 06-18-2009 |
20090158139 | Methods And Systems For Generating A Markup-Language-Based Resource From A Media Spreadsheet - Methods and systems are described for generating a markup-language-based resource from an electronic media spreadsheet. An exemplary method includes receiving first and second cell information for first and second cells of an electronic media spreadsheet to produce as first and second cell outputs first and second media streams, respectively, via the electronic media spreadsheet, where the second cell information includes an expression dependent on the first cell output for producing the second media stream. The method also includes generating a markup-language-based resource having first and second markup language representations of the first and second cells, respectively, and generating directions compatible with the markup-language-based resource representing the expression of the second cell. The generated directions are configured for processing by a web browser with the markup language-based resource to produce a presentable representation of the second media stream via the web browser. | 06-18-2009 |
20090164880 | Methods And Systems For Generating A Media Stream Expression For Association With A Cell Of An Electronic Spreadsheet - Methods and systems are described for generating a media stream expression for association with a cell of an electronic spreadsheet. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a selection including at least one cell included in the electronic spreadsheet. The selection includes a plurality of media streams associated with the at least one cell. The method also includes presenting a graphical user interface including graphical objects presented in a first arrangement representing the plurality of media streams. The method further includes receiving input for manipulating at least one of the graphical objects for presenting the graphical objects in a second arrangement. The method also includes generating a media stream expression based on the second arrangement of graphical objects. The method further includes associating the media stream expression with a cell. The media stream expression for evaluation by the electronic spreadsheet to generate a resultant media stream. | 06-25-2009 |
20110185304 | GRAPHICAL GUIDES TO AID USER SELECTION OF GROUPS OF INSTRUCTION PACKAGES - The invention provides a method and system for graphically mapping compatible processing updates. The method includes employing a processor for tracking updates for processing instruction packages. The method further includes determining compatibility between each of the processing instruction packages. The method additionally includes linking combinations of compatible processing instruction packages together. The method also includes providing a map of one or more combinations of linked compatible processing instruction packages and tracked updates for the plurality of processing instruction packages to a graphical user interface for facilitating selection of tracked updates for the plurality of processing instruction packages. | 07-28-2011 |
20120019561 | Methods, Systems, And Computer Readable Media For Controlling Presentation And Selection Of Objects That Are Digital Images Depicting Subjects - The subject matter described herein is directed to controlling presentation and selection of objects that are digital images depicting subjects. According to one aspect, a plurality of objects arranged in a plurality of rows and columns is presented via a presentation device. Each object in one of a second row and a second column is associated with an object in one of a first row and a first column. A first object presented in the one of a first row and a first column is selected in response to a first selection event associated with the first object. A second object non-adjacent to the first object is determined based on a predefined relationship associating the first object with the second object. The second is presented via the presentation device adjacent to the first object in the one of the second row and the second column in response to the determination. | 01-26-2012 |
20120179985 | INDEPENDENTLY REFRESHING PORTLET CONTENT IN A PORTAL VIEW - Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to portlet content refreshing and provide a novel and non-obvious method, system and apparatus for independently refreshing portlet content in a portal view. In an embodiment of the invention, a system for refreshing portlet content in a portal view can include a portal server configured to render a portal page, a portlet aggregator configured to provide portlet markup for different portlets in different refresh controllers having independently refreshable portions, and a refresh servlet coupled to the portlet aggregator that includes programming to configure the portal page with the different refresh controllers. | 07-12-2012 |
20130013179 | System and Method for Self-Optimizing Traffic Flow Using Shared Vehicle Information - A system and method for self-optimizing traffic flow using shared vehicle information that utilizes multiple controllers in dynamic communication to optimize the flow of traffic. The system and method utilizes one or more traffic synchronization controllers (TSCs) (receivers) that receive information from one or more vehicle based transmitters called vehicle information agents (VIAs) and/or a network of traffic control devices (TCDs) associated with the traffic synchronization controllers to determine a variety of information related to traffic within a geographic region, including volume, speed, destination, intended route of the vehicle, as well as other vehicle related information, in order to determine the optimal flow of traffic within the region. The system and method then transmits traffic control signals to the various traffic control devices within the region or adjacent regions in order to optimally control the flow of traffic. The system and method may also share information amongst traffic synchronization controllers within the network in order to optimize the flow of traffic over a larger region. | 01-10-2013 |
20130013180 | CONTEXT-BASED TRAFFIC FLOW CONTROL - Providing traffic flow control services includes receiving requests at an arbiter of a traffic control subsystem. The traffic control subsystem is in a first state, and the requests are received from vehicle transmitters in proximity of the traffic control subsystem. Traffic flow control services also include applying a pre-defined condition to the requests and implementing a traffic flow control activity responsive to application of the pre-defined condition. The traffic flow control activity includes maintaining the first state or changing the first state of the traffic control subsystem to a second state. | 01-10-2013 |
20130024205 | DYNAMICALLY UPDATING ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS AND LEVERAGING A PERSON'S PATH IN A FACILITY TO MITGATE RISKS - Automatically updating an electronic medical record in response to an exposure to a communicable disease is disclosed. A system receives data indicating a common reference point of exchange for a first person and for a second person. The system further detects an update to an electronic medical record of the first person where the update includes a diagnosis of a communicable disease. The data indicating the common reference point and the communicable disease is used to determine an exposure of the second person to the communicable disease. Upon determining such exposure, an electronic medical record for the second person is updated to reflect the exposure to the disease. | 01-24-2013 |
20130027318 | Moving object on rendered display using collar - In response to receiving a first user action in relation to an object displayed on the rendered display, a collar is displayed on the rendered display around the object. The collar and the object can be made translucent. The collar can have the same shape as the object, but can be larger in size than the object. In response to receiving a second user action in relation to the collar, the object and the collar are moved on the rendered display in correspondence with the second user action, without finalizing a current location of the object on the rendered display after the second user action has been completed. In response to receiving a third user action, the current location of the object is finalized on the rendered display and the collar is removed from around the object on the rendered display. | 01-31-2013 |
20130054312 | DISTRIBUTED ENERGY CONTRIBUTION-BASED COMMUTING - Providing distributed energy contribution-based commuting services includes receiving transportation schedules from a community of transportation service providers and receiving capacity information and energy contribution data from the community of transportation service providers. The energy contribution data specifies a number of docking stations, per vehicle, configured to receive energy sources from passengers. The distributed energy contribution-based commuting services also include receiving criteria from a user, the criteria specifying trip information including pick up location, destination, time of trip and available energy source. The user is a prospective passenger. The distributed energy contribution-based commuting services also includes searching a database of the transportation schedules for the criteria, and presenting a schedule from the database of transportation schedules that matches the criteria. The criteria are considered matched when at least one docking station in a vehicle is available. | 02-28-2013 |
20130312113 | Region-Based Sharing of Pictures - An embodiment of the invention provides a method for sharing digital images on an image-sharing application, wherein a digital image is received from a user, the digital image including a first access setting defined by the user. A user-defined select region is identified on the digital image with a processor, wherein the select region includes a second access setting. Access to the digital image is permitted with an access controller based on the first access setting; and, access to the select region is permitted with the access controller based on the second access setting. In at least one embodiment, the digital image is displayed only to a first group of individuals based on the first access setting; and, the select region is displayed only to a second group of individuals based on the second access setting. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312114 | Region-Based Sharing of Pictures - An embodiment of the invention provides a method for sharing digital images on an image-sharing application, wherein a digital image is received from a user, the digital image including a first access setting defined by the user. A user-defined select region is identified on the digital image with a processor, wherein the select region includes a second access setting. Access to the digital image is permitted with an access controller based on the first access setting; and, access to the select region is permitted with the access controller based on the second access setting. In at least one embodiment, the digital image is displayed only to a first group of individuals based on the first access setting; and, the select region is displayed only to a second group of individuals based on the second access setting. | 11-21-2013 |
20130315399 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL AUDIO TRANSFORMATIONS AND CROSSFADING - A system for generating mixed audio output using a multi-dimensional audio map includes a computer processor and a multi-dimensional crossfader configured to implement a method. A first audio file is read. A multi-dimensional audio map includes a plurality of audio attribute layers, each including a first dimension representing an audio attribute value for a location defined by at least two other dimensions within a multi-dimensional space. A path is determined to transition between two points in the multi-dimensional audio map. A transition is performed between the two points in the multi-dimensional audio map by selecting corresponding values from each of the plurality of audio attribute layers between the two points. A mixed output is generated by applying the corresponding values from each of the plurality of audio attribute layers between the two points to a portion of the first audio file. | 11-28-2013 |
20130315400 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL AUDIO TRANSFORMATIONS AND CROSSFADING - A method for creating a multi-dimensional audio map is provided. The method includes assigning a first audio attribute to a multi-dimensional space comprising at least three dimensions. The method also includes creating, by a computer processor responsive to user input, a first audio attribute layer within the multi-dimensional space, including a first dimension representing an audio attribute value of the first audio attribute for a location defined by at least two other dimensions. A method for generating a mixed output using the multi-dimensional audio map is also provided. | 11-28-2013 |
20140089449 | PREDICTIVE DATA MANAGEMENT IN A NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - An approach for managing file storage between local and remote storage locations in a networked computing environment (e.g., a cloud computing environment) is provided. In a typical embodiment, files/data may be tagged with metadata that associates the files/data with an event that indicates a date/time and a geographical destination of an intended use of the files. The files may then be transferred between local and remote storage (e.g., at the destination) based upon a set of predefined rules for transferring the files/data. | 03-27-2014 |
20140089531 | GENERATING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PERIPHERAL DEVICES COMPATIBLE WITH A PROCESSOR AND OPERATING SYSTEM OF A COMPUTER - Computer program code (program code) identifies peripheral devices connected to a computer having a log file. Program code determines whether the peripheral devices identified are functioning properly or not functioning properly. The program code collects information about the configuration of the computer. The program code sets parameters that create a profile for the computer. The program code stores the profile and the log file in a database along with profiles and log files of other computers having peripheral devices identified by the program code. The program code utilizes the profiles and log files to generate recommendations for peripheral devices that are compatible with at least one processor and operating system of the computer. | 03-27-2014 |
20140201640 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIA FOR CONTROLLING PRESENTATION AND SELECTION OF OBJECTS THAT ARE DIGITAL IMAGES DEPICTING SUBJECTS - The subject matter described herein is directed to controlling presentation and selection of objects that are digital images depicting subjects. According to one aspect, a plurality of objects is presented via a presentation device. Each object s associated with at least one other object of plurality of objects and is a digital image of a subject. A first object presented is selected in response to a first selection event associated with the first object. A second object non-adjacent to the first object is determined based on a predefined relationship associating the first object with the second object. The second is presented via the presentation device adjacent to the first object in response to the determination. An indication of the predefined relationship is also presented. | 07-17-2014 |
20150033169 | MOVING OBJECT ON RENDERED DISPLAY USING COLLAR - In response to receiving a first user action in relation to an object displayed on the rendered display, a collar is displayed on the rendered display around the object. The collar and the object can be made translucent. The collar can have the same shape as the object, but can be larger in size than the object. In response to receiving a second user action in relation to the collar, the object and the collar are moved on the rendered display in correspondence with the second user action, without finalizing a current location of the object on the rendered display after the second user action has been completed. In response to receiving a third user action, the current location of the object is finalized on the rendered display and the collar is removed from around the object on the rendered display. | 01-29-2015 |