Abstract: A system, method and computer program product is disclosed for presenting media to a user in a media on demand framework. A plurality of media objects are defined for media from one or more media sources. Each media object comprises information relating to a media type and a metadata descriptor. A set of metadata descriptors is defined based on at least a portion of the media objects. An interface is presented to a user through which information is organized based on the set of metadata descriptors. The user is permitted to issue commands relating to the media objects via the interface. Media associated with the media objects from the one or more media sources is presented to the user based on the issued commands.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are disclosed for delivering content utilizing a master agent. Content between at least one broadcasting agent and at least one viewing agent is matched based on identifications, permissions, and/or scheduling of the content. A peer to peer connection is provided via a network between at least one broadcasting agent and at least one viewing agent based the matched content. The matched content is transmitted to the viewing agent from the broadcasting agent via the network. The matched content is presented by the viewing agent to a viewer in a television channel format.

Abstract: A method of collecting, collating, organizing, analyzing and monetizing information about a consumer's computer usage and the usage of connected peripheral devices, using that information to select, download and coordinate the presentation of Advertising and Viewing Content and a method for the caching and remarriage of Advertising Content and Viewing Content on a consumer's computer. In addition, a method for managing the viewing of that downloaded content by the consumer.

Abstract: A multimedia computer and television apparatus (10) includes a dual mode monitor portion (20) adapted to display either or both a 27-37 OMQINATION STEREO TELEMSIC TV broadcast signal or computer (data) signal, connected to a computer AND STEREO DATA MONrrOR portion (30) configured for both Intemrt access and television broadcast reception, and a remote control portion (40) adapted to control the 1. OPERAESATDRA computer portion (30) and monitor portion (20).

Abstract: The New-Media Monetary Engine (“NME”) is a collection of methods used in building a monetary exchange through a client server software engine that allows advertisers to promote products and services to targeted consumers and to provide credits and coupons through the monetary exchange to those consumers as an inducement to viewing or sampling advertising or content, then allows that consumer the opportunity to spend or exchange credits and coupons for premium content and selected e-commerce and off-line commerce/advertising.

Abstract: A multimedia computer and television apparatus (10) includes a dual mode monitor portion (20) adapted to display either or both a TV broadcast signal or computer (data) signal, connected to a computer portion (30) configured for both Internet access and television broadcast reception, and a remote control portion (40) adapted to control the computer portion (30) and monitor portion (20).