Abstract: A data handling or patching system operates to reduce redundant data within a data storage. Data files are compared, and a data difference is output. In files that have very similar data, the data difference between values is relatively small, and thus when a basic data file and a data difference file are stored, data redundancy is significantly reduced. The data difference of “diff” file can then be used to losslessly reproduce the data of either of the compared files. A first or primary port is dedicated for base quality transmissions on which the broadcasting client sends the lowest available quality. Additional or secondary ports enable transmission of higher than base quality data, sent as “diff's” of the base quality. The receiving client combines the “diff” data on the secondary ports with the base data of the first port, to produce higher quality media.

Abstract: Users share live (SHARE LIVE) content in real-time by sharing socially-targeted user-selected/generated content while simultaneously consuming content from any integrated content provider. In the context of an exemplary music-based scenario, the user, while listening to music from any integrated music provider, may initiate a SHARE LIVE session such that concurrent data streams are maintained and media playback information is managed separately from media content playback channels. Information about playback events is continuously transmitted via facilitated sockets. Other users may consume shared content (LISTEN LIVE) by tapping a proprietary resolution method to identify and properly source the media content files the broadcaster is sharing. Independent social broadcast streams may also be overlaid atop the direct playback of media content from a preferred provider as governed by the proprietary resolution method.

Abstract: Smart routing synchronization systems socialize a synthetic rebroadcast or group stream for enabling members of a user group to (re)broadcast select content to other members of the user group and collaboratively curate content delivery. The systems are based on a content-identification process and further a process for (re)broadcasting content. These processes are cooperable among a group of member clients each of which are in communication with at least two content sources. The synchronization process identifies select content and directs delivery of the content from an optimal resource for each member client via a smart routing protocol. The (re)broadcast process prompts delivery of the select content to members of the user group from a content origination member of the group, and group members are thereby able to simultaneously access the content for the purpose of providing a content-based platform for social interaction.

Abstract: A stateless queue system implements and supports a virtual room containing a content playback queue. The system allows multiple clients to listen to queued content in a synchronized manner and to modify the same queue without requiring a broadcasting client to send playback events. The system includes a multiplicity of computing clients that can add content items to the queue by interacting with an application service. The clients are enabled to add content to the queue in a number of ways, including by simple add-on to the bottom of the queue, by vote, or by direct modification of the queue structure. Upon client entrance into the playback session, data is provided to the client that represent the queue order at the time of request, the number of votes each items contains if structure is determined by vote, the start time for each queued item, and the current playing item.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing a subscription-based social media or fan club platform are provided. A content creator generates live content on a mobile device and sends requests to a server for initializing a live stream from the mobile device. The server sends requests to encoding service providers. The encoded live content is send to a content storage server. Subscribers of the social media or fan club platform can access the live content on their mobile devices from the content storage server.

Abstract: Users share live (SHARE LIVE) content in real-time by sharing socially-targeted user-selected/generated content while simultaneously consuming content from any integrated content provider. In the context of an exemplary music-based scenario, the user, while listening to music from any integrated music provider, may initiate a SHARE LIVE session such that concurrent data streams are maintained and media playback information is managed separately from media content playback channels. Information about playback events is continuously transmitted via facilitated sockets. Other users may consume shared content (LISTEN LIVE) by tapping a proprietary resolution method to identify and properly source the media content files the broadcaster is sharing. Independent social broadcast streams may also be overlaid atop the direct playback of media content from a preferred provider as governed by the proprietary resolution method.

Abstract: Smart routing synchronization systems socialize a synthetic rebroadcast or group stream for enabling members of a user group to (re)broadcast select content to other members of the user group and collaboratively curate content delivery. The systems are based on a content-identification process and further a process for (re)broadcasting content. These processes are cooperable among a group of member clients each of which are in communication with at least two content sources. The synchronization process identifies select content and directs delivery of the content from an optimal resource for each member client via a smart routing protocol. The (re)broadcast process prompts delivery of the select content to members of the user group from a content origination member of the group, and group members are thereby able to simultaneously access the content for the purpose of providing a content-based platform for social interaction.

Abstract: A Virtual Files System (VFS) with bi-directional media file synchronization includes a synchronization (or sync) client or its equivalent that interacts with a media player via a public application programming interface to retrieve media library data and to push media library data back into the media player (playlist order and content, playlist folder content, ratings, etc . . . ). The VFS application has certain functions as it relates to media synchronization. Firstly, the VFS delivers media data for play back. Further, the VFS synchronizes media file meta-data, and secures data ensuring that data is not removed and used in an authorized manner. The VFS creates a virtual representation of remote media on the local file system. The VFS thus allows synchronization of remote media to local media players irrespective of how URL tracks or how the http protocol are implemented since the remote files appear as local files to the application.

Abstract: A peer-to-peer (P2P) content delivery network delivers select data files to an end user. The content delivery network provides a client, a P2P gateway server, and a Resource Name Server (RNS) within a computer-populated network. The RNS caches data resource locations within the computer-populated network and resolves resource requests with optimal data resource locations within the computer-populated network. The gateway server requests and receives optimal data resource locations via the RNS; requests and receives data files from the computer-populated network via the optimal data resource locations; and processing received data files for data file delivery to the client. The network thus enables an origin-agnostic data delivery method for optimally delivering select data files to an end user.

Abstract: Computer-touchscreen implemented digital media and multimedia systems and methods include software application tools and related methods that employ first and second types of contact-sensing or input-sensing protocols for registering both simple and pressure contacts at a touchscreen interface for effecting iterative computer functionality based on the degree of either forceful contact with particular applicability to mobile communications devices for the primary purpose of sharing multimedia content. Further, the methods and systems employ contact removal as an action trigger function and as preferably exemplified by a multimedia send/share function. Additional operations may be effected or triggered by repeatedly increasing and decreasing force/input intensity directed into the device and sequencing through low inputs versus high inputs in combination with scrolling or swiping methods.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing a subscription-based social media or fan club platform are provided. A content creator generates live content on a mobile device and sends requests to a server for initializing a live stream from the mobile device. The server sends requests to encoding service providers. The encoded live content is send to a content storage server. Subscribers of the social media or fan club platform can access the live content on their mobile devices from the content storage server.

Abstract: A file-identifying fingerprint or marker is associated with a media/audio file after waveform values are extracted therefrom via certain data extraction and/or audio analysis routines. The extracted waveform values are statistically manipulated so as to render an array of statistical values for the analyzed media/audio file, which are then compiled to form the custom marker, and embedded with the metadata of the media/audio file thereby marking the media/audio file. The custom marker or fingerprint can be matched against a set of reference fingerprints (e.g., in a database) to determine the identity of the signal or the similarity between two signals. Because of the nature of the fingerprint extraction algorithm, it does not suffer from many of the problems that plague existing solutions, and as compared to such solutions it is fast, efficient, highly accurate, scalable, and robust.

Abstract: Media files are drop box-synchronized to limit the amount of new functionality to which a user must grow accustomed in order to synchronize the content of a media player with a remote server within a cloud computing network. Thusly, users are not required to change the way they use their media player(s), but rather are required to use the familiar drag and drop functionality of their native media player. The present invention contemplates synchronizing host and nodal processing units via a server within native media player formats for quick access for the purpose of media playback, media modification, etc. This is achieved through the creation of a media file play list folder that acts as a drop box into which the user drops the desired play list to synchronize with the server. Certain methodology enhances and supports the synchronization process, which methodology incorporates the use of signature waveform metrics.