摘要:
Systems and methods for providing access to an information stream in a format customized for a receiving device involve a network-based information storage and distribution system for receiving, storing, and distributing an information stream to a user of the information stream over a network. The system receives media files and converts the media files into multiple formats. When a user attempts to access the media files, such as by browsing a site containing the media files or clicking on a link to the media files, a determination is made as to the type of device attempting to access the files. A database of devices and what file formats, resolutions, codecs, etc., they support is consulted to select a file format suitable for that device. Then, the selected media files are displayed or made available for download or transmission to the user's device in a format compatible with the particular device.
摘要:
Systems and methods are disclosed for receiving and processing a subscription request by e-mail to an information stream. The systems and methods involve a network-based information storage and distribution system for receiving, storing, and distributing an information stream to a subscriber of the information stream over a network. The system receives an e-mail subscription request from a subscriber seeking to subscribe to an information stream, where the e-mail subscription request includes stream-identifying information identifying the information stream to which the subscriber wishes to subscribe; and an e-mail address for the subscriber, which may simply be determined by way of examining the return e-mail address of the e-mail sender from the e-mail. The e-mail is used to determine which information stream is to be subscribed to from the stream-identifying information, and the subscriber's e-mail address is used to provide access to the information stream to the subscriber.
摘要:
A method for storage and distribution of electronic publications by content creators and online publishers with referral-based commissions utilizes a repository of products and an associated delivery system. An invitor registers with the system and provides referral addresses to the system, which sends an electronic invitation to use the system to the addresses. The recipients can use the system to purchase electronic publication products and/or to sell their own electronic publication products. Commissions are provided to the invitor based on purchases by the recipients of the invitations and/or based on sales of products on the system by recipients of the invitations.
摘要:
Systems and methods for in-line viewing of files of multiple types, including files in mixed file formats, utilizing a single viewer or player are described. A single viewer is capable of displaying multiple file formats of both static and dynamic nature. The viewer may be used to display a wide variety of content accessible from a single web page, and web designers need only embed the single viewer to access many content types. The viewer receives a selection of a file to access and identifies the file type of the selected file. The viewer provides proper controls associated with the file type and displays or provides other access to the selected file. Thus the viewer provides a more streamlined experience to the user and simplifies accessing files of various file types. The viewer may be embedded in a web page or may be provided in a pop-up or modal window.
摘要:
Systems and methods for in-line viewing of files over a network such as the Internet are described. The files are organized into groups or lists, thus forming one or more products. The file or files in a single product may include files of various formats. The user uploading files can input or select the order in which the files of the product are to be displayed/played/accessed by other users. When a file is accessed, a determination is made as to the type of file to be accessed and a player or viewer appropriate for the file type is used to provide access to the file for the user. As each subsequent file in the product is accessed, the determination of the appropriate viewer or player is repeated and access to the file is provided accordingly. Multiple files may be simultaneously accessed using multiple players. Access restrictions may also be provided.
摘要:
A media player for playing files of different formats on demand using a plurality of renderer components appropriate for the different formats for a network-connected computer system or electronic device having a visual display includes a media player shell having a viewable stage area displayed on the visual display for playing media and for displaying any controls for controlling playing of media. The shell determines file formats of files to be played by the media player and downloads renderer components capable of playing the file formats. Each renderer component is downloaded by the shell on demand and displayed on the stage area, where it is used to play the file. When more than one file is to be played by the player, the shell determines this fact first downloads a document chooser to be displayed in the stage area for selecting files for playing.
摘要:
Systems and methods for providing access to an information stream in a format customized for a receiving device involve a network-based information storage and distribution system for receiving, storing, and distributing an information stream to a user of the information stream over a network. When a user attempts to access the media files, such as by browsing a site containing the media files or clicking on a link to the media files, a determination is made as to the type of device attempting to access the files. If the device is unknown to the system, a trial-and-error method is used to update a database of devices and what file formats, resolutions, codecs, etc., they support. Then, the selected media files are displayed or made available for download or transmission to the user's device in a format compatible with the particular device, and future access attempts by that type of device are facilitated.
摘要:
Systems and methods automatically define relationships in a social networking environment. A discussion thread of a social networking environment is monitored for comments. When a comment is received to the discussion thread from a first user of the social networking environment, a relationship of the social networking environment is automatically defined between the first user and a second user associated with the discussion thread based on the receipt of the first comment from the first user. The automatically-defined relationship information is used to format news feeds with updates regarding activities taken in the social networking environment by related users.
摘要:
A method for determining whether a subject has knowledge of a stimulus is described. The method includes generating a sensory signal corresponding to the stimulus for receipt by the subject, and collecting a cerebral indicator signal involuntarily generated in response to the subject processing the sensory signal. Identifying whether degrees of freedom in the cerebral indicator signal of the subject either increased or decreased is also completed. It is determined whether the subject has knowledge of the stimulus depending on whether the degrees of freedom increased or decreased. In addition, the method associates knowledge of the stimulus with the subject if it is determined that the subject has knowledge of the stimulus.