Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system is used for formation on an electronic exchange of a wide range of contractual relationships between a holder of rights or other assets and acquirers of rights and liabilities associated with such assets based on segregated asset participation units. Such parties to the contractual relationships can equally be individuals or business entities in any combination. Furthermore, in some circumstances, the terms of the contractual relation are defined by a sponsor who defines the terms and in some instances provides or arranges for services that are referenced in the contractual terms.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system is used for formation on an electronic exchange of a wide range of contractual relationships between a holder of rights or other assets and acquirers of rights and liabilities associated with such assets based on segregated asset participation units. Such parties to the contractual relationships can equally be individuals or business entities in any combination. Furthermore, in some circumstances, the terms of the contractual relation are defined by a sponsor who defines the terms and in some instances provides or arranges for services that are referenced in the contractual terms.

Abstract: Techniques, including computer-implemented methods, systems, and apparatus, for establishing a contractual relationship between two parties based on a segregated contract participation unit. The techniques include offering to a set of potential investors, on an electronic exchange, a segregated contract participation unit to purchase an economic participatory interest associated with a specific aspect of an issuer operation, and upon purchase of the segregated contract participation unit by a specific investor of the set of potential investors, establishing a contractual relationship between the issuer and the specific investor that binds the issuer to execute a set of obligations according to terms specified in the segregated contract participation unit.

Abstract: Techniques, including computer-implemented methods, systems, and apparatus, for establishing a contractual relationship between two parties based on a segregated contract participation unit. The techniques include offering to a set of potential investors, on an electronic exchange, a segregated contract participation unit to purchase an economic participatory interest associated with a specific aspect of an issuer operation, and upon purchase of the segregated contract participation unit by a specific investor of the set of potential investors, establishing a contractual relationship between the issuer and the specific investor that binds the issuer to execute a set of obligations according to terms specified in the segregated contract participation unit.

Abstract: Techniques, including computer-implemented methods, systems, and apparatus, for establishing a contractual relationship between two parties based on a segregated contract participation unit. The techniques include offering to a set of potential investors, on an electronic exchange, a segregated contract participation unit to purchase an economic participatory interest associated with a specific aspect of an issuer operation, and upon purchase of the segregated contract participation unit by a specific investor of the set of potential investors, establishing a contractual relationship between the issuer and the specific investor that binds the issuer to execute a set of obligations according to terms specified in the segregated contract participation unit.

Abstract: A system for matching lending orders and borrowing orders includes a borrowing order receiver, a lending order receiver, and a matcher. The borrowing order receiver is configured to receive borrowing orders from at least one borrower, each borrowing order including borrower-requested loan terms. The lending order receiver is configured to receive lending orders from at least one lender, each lending order comprising lender-requested loan terms. The matcher is configured to automatically identify a plurality of borrowing orders each having borrower-requested loan terms that satisfy the lender-requested loan terms of a respective current lending order, and select from amongst the identified plurality of borrowing orders a set of borrowing orders to be provided as a match of the respective current lending order, wherein the borrowing orders of the sets are selected so as to optimize said respective provided matches with respect to criteria of respective operator-definable utility functions.

Abstract: A method for copy protection includes receiving data in a recording module representing content to be recorded on a recording medium, the data including an indication that the content is to be protected from unauthorized copying. Responsive to the indication, the recording module signals a protection module to initiate a protection protocol in synchronization with the recording module. The protection module generates control information, so as to prevent the unauthorized copying of the content that is to be protected, and conveys the control information to the recording module, in accordance with the protocol. The recording module combines the control information with the data representing the content in the recording module, for recording on the recording medium.

Abstract: A method for copy protection includes receiving data in a recording module representing content to be recorded on a recording medium, the data including an indication that the content is to be protected from unauthorized copying. Responsive to the indication, the recording module signals a protection module to initiate a protection protocol in synchronization with the recording module. The protection module generates control information, so as to prevent the unauthorized copying of the content that is to be protected, and conveys the control information to the recording module, in accordance with the protocol. The recording module combines the control information with the data representing the content in the recording module, for recording on the recording medium.

Abstract: A method for copy protection includes receiving data in a recording module representing content to be recorded on a recording medium, the data including an indication that the content is to be protected from unauthorized copying. Responsive to the indication, the recording module signals a protection module to initiate a protection protocol in synchronization with the recording module. The protection module generates control information, so as to prevent the unauthorized copying of the content that is to be protected, and conveys the control information to the recording module, in accordance with the protocol. The recording module combines the control information with the data representing the content in the recording module, for recording on the recording medium.

Abstract: A method and system for improved scheduling of content transcoding is disclosed. Embodiments are capable of generating and assigning a first transcoding priority value to a piece of content, where the first transcoding priority value is based upon information about the content and at least one semi-static constraint. A second transcoding priority value may also be generated and assigned based upon the first transcoding priority value and at least one dynamic constraint. Transcoding of the content may be scheduled using the first and/or second transcoding priority values, thereby providing scheduling of content transcoding which takes into account longer-term knowledge and/or shorter-term knowledge for better assessment of the demand for transcoding of a given piece of content. Accordingly, embodiments enable transcoding of content with reduced resource load, reduced transcoding cost, and improved quality of service.

Abstract: In searching medical information, problem oriented information related to a medical condition is solicited from a patient. Based at least in part on the problem oriented information, a plurality of findings are determined about the patient. Based at least in part on the plurality of findings, a plurality of queries associated with said medical condition are determined. Based at least in part on the plurality of queries, search is conducted to find information relevant to the medical condition.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for receiving, from one or more lenders, lending orders that include customized loan profiles, the customized loan profiles being based on a plurality of parameters that influence a lending decision; receiving, from one or more borrowers, borrowing orders that include one more requested loan terms; generating a multi-dimensional matching matrix based on the received lending orders and the received borrowing orders; and performing a multi-dimensional matching process using the multi-dimensional matching matrix to generate loans that satisfy constraints of borrowing orders and lending orders.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for receiving a plurality of borrowing orders from a plurality of borrowers; receiving a plurality of lending orders from a plurality of lenders; receiving at least one subsidizer order from a loan subsidizer that includes one or more loan subsidizing terms; and executing a matching algorithm to match at least some of the borrowing orders with at least some of the lending orders, wherein the result of the executed match is affected by the existence of the at least one subsidizer order.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for receiving, from a lender, a lending order that specifies a desired risk profile, end term, and interest rate for a loan, the risk profile specifying a plurality of parameters used to determine a risk of a loan; and generating a portfolio loan that includes a plurality of atomic loans with a plurality of different borrowers or borrower requests that, in combination, satisfy the desired risk profile, term, and rate specified in the lending order, wherein the atomic loans each comprise a direct contractual agreement between the lender and a borrower.

Abstract: Techniques, including computer-implemented methods, systems, and apparatus, for establishing a contractual relationship between two parties based on a segregated contract participation unit. The techniques include offering to a set of potential investors, on an electronic exchange, a segregated contract participation unit to purchase an economic participatory interest associated with a specific aspect of an issuer operation, and upon purchase of the segregated contract participation unit by a specific investor of the set of potential investors, establishing a contractual relationship between the issuer and the specific investor that binds the issuer to execute a set of obligations according to terms specified in the segregated contract participation unit.

Abstract: A system for matching lending orders and borrowing orders as well as optional subsidizing orders and/or selling orders and generating composite loans and portfolio loans, as well as a loan manager that manages the life cycle of composite loans and portfolio loans: The system includes: a borrowing order receiver, configured to receive at least one borrowing order from at least one borrower, the borrowing order comprising borrower-requested loan terms; a lending order receiver, configured to receive at least one lending order from at least one lender, the lending order comprising lender-requested loan terms; a matcher, associated with the borrowing order receiver and the lending order receiver, and configured to automatically provide at least one match to a respective current lending order from amongst the borrowing orders, such that the matched orders are mutually satisfied with respect to the loan terms and a loan manager configured to collects information about loans, update the loans data base, issue funds

Abstract: A method for copy protection includes receiving data in a recording module representing content to be recorded on a recording medium, the data including an indication that the content is to be protected from unauthorized copying. Responsive to the indication, the recording module signals a protection module to initiate a protection protocol in synchronization with the recording module. The protection module generates control information, so as to prevent the unauthorized copying of the content that is to be protected, and conveys the control information to the recording module, in accordance with the protocol. The recording module combines the control information with the data representing the content in the recording module, for recording on the recording medium.

Abstract: A method for copy protection includes receiving data in a recording module representing content to be recorded on a recording medium, the data including an indication that the content is to be protected from unauthorized copying. Responsive to the indication, the recording module signals a protection module to initiate a protection protocol in synchronization with the recording module. The protection module generates control information, so as to prevent the unauthorized copying of the content that is to be protected, and conveys the control information to the recording module, in accordance with the protocol. The recording module combines the control information with the data representing the content in the recording module, for recording on the recording medium.

Abstract: A method for copy protection includes receiving data in a recording module representing content to be recorded on a recording medium, the data including an indication that the content is to be protected from unauthorized copying. Responsive to the indication, the recording module signals a protection module to initiate a protection protocol in synchronization with the recording module. The protection module generates control information, so as to prevent the unauthorized copying of the content that is to be protected, and conveys the control information to the recording module, in accordance with the protocol. The recording module combines the control information with the data representing the content in the recording module, for recording on the recording medium.

Abstract: A method for copy protection includes receiving data in a recording module representing content to be recorded on a recording medium, the data including an indication that the content is to be protected from unauthorized copying. Responsive to the indication, the recording module signals a protection module to initiate a protection protocol in synchronization with the recording module. The protection module generates control information, so as to prevent the unauthorized copying of the content that is to be protected, and conveys the control information to the recording module, in accordance with the protocol. The recording module combines the control information with the data representing the content in the recording module, for recording on the recording medium.