Abstract: A camera network comprising a plurality of cameras located at one or more locations is disclosed. A server receives real-time video data stream from multiple cameras, wherein the server hosts a web service to display thumbnails associated with each camera, wherein the server continuously prerecords a first predefined duration of the video data received from the multiple cameras. A user uses the web service to select a camera. Then, the user initiates recording of the video data stream received from the selected camera and the web service records a second predefined duration of the video. Finally, the web service combines the prerecorded first predefined duration of the video received from the selected camera and the second predefined duration of the video to obtain a third video.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for facilitating selection of dating partners in at least one social network including connections among a plurality of users. The method includes a first user browsing through visible user profiles, the first user identifying a second user in the visible user profiles, the first user and second user connected to each other via a third user in the at least one social network and the first user sending an introduction request to the third user for introduction with the second user by paying a first amount of virtual currency from user account associated with the first user. Thereafter, the third user performing one of introducing the first user to the second user to earn a second amount of virtual currency and choosing to keep the introducing request for themselves by paying a third amount of virtual currency.

Abstract: A method for initiating continuous succession of multiple real time interactive video sessions of a predetermined duration between two users among multiple users logged on to a server through a network. The method includes matching of a set of predetermined characteristics of a first user with a set of predetermined characteristics of other users, and identifying an appropriate second user for the first user to interact with. On identifying the second user, a real time interactive session of predetermined duration is initiated between the two users and the user accounts of the two users are debited by a predetermined amount of virtual currency. On identifying a swiping operation on the display screen in a predetermined manner, by any of the first and the second users, the method automatically terminates the current video session, and initiates a next video session for that user.

Abstract: A method for initiating continuous succession of multiple real time interactive video sessions of a predetermined duration between two users among multiple users logged on to a server through a network. The method includes matching of a set of predetermined characteristics of a first user with a set of predetermined characteristics of other users, and identifying an appropriate second user for the first user to interact with. On identifying the second user, a real time interactive session of predetermined duration is initiated between the two users and the user accounts of the two users are debited by a predetermined amount of virtual currency. On identifying a swiping operation on the display screen in a predetermined manner, by any of the first and the second users, the method automatically terminates the current video session, and initiates a next video session for that user.

Abstract: Methods, media data structures, and systems are provided for compressing, streaming, and playing media data. Data sections for frames of media data are compared, and similar data sections are stored once in a compressed media data. A meta data structure maps each similar data section in the compressed media data to its appropriate frame in the media data. A media player that is self-loading and executing is transmitted to a recipient. In one embodiment, the media player detects a network data transmission rate and configures accordingly. Next, the media player requests the meta data structure and the compressed media data and automatically begins receiving, decompressing, and playing the frames of the media data.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and data structures are provided for custom compressing, encrypting, and streaming media data. A requestor makes a request for media data and based on the connection rate of the requester a pixel resolution for the media data is customized and the media data is compressed. Optionally, the compressed media data is encrypted, such that only a customized media player knows the encryption algorithm needed to decrypt the encrypted media data. Next, the compressed media data and portions of a media player are streamed to the requestor.

Abstract: A decompressed version of a compressed wave of media data is compared to an original version of that media data before it was compressed. A matrix correction value and a color matrix layout for the decompressed version are produced. Entries for symbols and their original positions within the original version of the wave are recorded within a pattern matrix. The pattern matrix, the matrix correction value, the color matrix layout, and the compressed version are streamed to a recipient for subsequent decompression.

Abstract: A decompressed version of a compressed wave of media data is compared to an original version of that media data before it was compressed. A matrix correction value and a color matrix layout for the decompressed version are produced. Entries for symbols and their original positions within the original version of the wave are recorded within a pattern matrix. The pattern matrix, the matrix correction value, the color matrix layout, and the compressed version are streamed to a recipient for subsequent decompression.

Abstract: Methods, media data structures, and systems are provided for compressing, streaming, and playing media data. Data sections for frames of media data are compared, and similar data sections are stored once in a compressed media data. A meta data structure maps each similar data section in the compressed media data to its appropriate frame in the media data. A media player that is self-loading and executing is transmitted to a recipient. In one embodiment, the media player detects a network data transmission rate and configures accordingly. Next, the media player requests the meta data structure and the compressed media data and automatically begins receiving, decompressing, and playing the frames of the media data.

Abstract: Methods, media data structures, and systems are provided for compressing, streaming, and playing media data. Data sections for frames of media data are compared, and similar data sections are stored once in a compressed media data. A meta data structure maps each similar data section in the compressed media data to its appropriate frame in the media data. A media player that is self-loading and executing is transmitted to a recipient. In one embodiment, the media player detects a network data transmission rate and configures accordingly. Next, the media player requests the meta data structure and the compressed media data and automatically begins receiving, decompressing, and playing the frames of the media data.

Abstract: Methods, data structures, and systems monitor and integrate media streams. A media stream includes a self-installing and self-executing media player, media content, a purchasing system interface, and configuration monitoring information. The media stream is streamed to requesting recipients and once received by the recipients, the media player loads, configures itself, and executes on computing devices of the recipient. The media player simultaneously presents the media content and the purchasing system interface. The media player uses the configuration monitoring information to track interactions with the purchasing system interface and usage statistics associated with playing the media content.

Abstract: Methods, data structures, and systems authenticate recipients of media streams. A media stream includes a self-installing and self-executing media player and media content. The media player communicates with an authentication service after it self-installs and self-executes. The media player provides authenticating information about a media stream recipient. The authentication service uses the information for authenticating the recipient for access to the media content. The authentication service provides an authentication token for an authorized recipient. Once a valid authentication token is received by the media player, the media player plays the media content for the authorized recipient.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and data structures are provided for custom compressing, encrypting, and streaming media data. A requestor makes a request for media data and based on the connection rate of the requester a pixel resolution for the media data is customized and the media data is compressed. Optionally, the compressed media data is encrypted, such that only a customized media player knows the encryption algorithm needed to decrypt the encrypted media data. Next, the compressed media data and portions of a media player are streamed to the requestor.

Abstract: Methods, media data structures, and systems are provided for compressing, streaming, and playing media data. Data sections for frames of media data are compared, and similar data sections are stored once in a compressed media data. A meta data structure maps each similar data section in the compressed media data to its appropriate frame in the media data. A media player that is self-loading and executing is transmitted to a recipient. In one embodiment, the media player detects a network data transmission rate and configures accordingly. Next, the media player requests the meta data structure and the compressed media data and automatically begins receiving, decompressing, and playing the frames of the media data.