Abstract: Embodiments provide systems and methods for conducting a media-based interaction between a host user and a plurality of audience users. According to one embodiment, conducting a media-based interaction between a host user and a plurality of audience users can comprise managing a queue of a plurality of questions. Each question of the plurality of questions can be presented by one of the plurality of audience users. An interactive media session can be initiated between the host user and the plurality of audience users and a question from the queue of the plurality of questions can be presented to the host user. An answer to the question provided by the host user can be streamed in the interactive media session and recorded and the queue of the plurality of questions can be updated to remove the question provided to the host user.

Abstract: Once a group communication such as a video conference has been initiated, embodiments of the present disclosure provide for equitably managing the conference so that each participant can be given a chance to speak or contribute. For example, and according to one embodiment, the participants can be placed into a rotating queue based upon the order in which they joined the conference. As the conference progresses, each participant can be allowed to speak, while the other participants are muted, for up to a predetermined amount of time. Once that time expires, or the speaker yields the remaining time, the next participant in the rotating queue can be allowed to speak for up to the same predetermined amount of time. This rotation can continue for up to a predetermined number of rotations, a predetermined amount of time for the conference, or until the participants otherwise end the conference.

Abstract: Once a group communication such as a video conference has been initiated, embodiments of the present disclosure provide for equitably managing the conference so that each participant can be given a chance to speak or contribute. For example, and according to one embodiment, the participants can be placed into a rotating queue based upon the order in which they joined the conference. As the conference progresses, each participant can be allowed to speak, while the other participants are muted, for up to a predetermined amount of time. Once that time expires, or the speaker yields the remaining time, the next participant in the rotating queue can be allowed to speak for up to the same predetermined amount of time. This rotation can continue for up to a predetermined number of rotations, a predetermined amount of time for the conference, or until the participants otherwise end the conference.

Abstract: Once a group communication such as a video conference has been initiated, embodiments of the present disclosure provide for equitably managing the conference so that each participant can be given a chance to speak or contribute. For example, and according to one embodiment, the participants can be placed into a rotating queue based upon the order in which they joined the conference. As the conference progresses, each participant can be allowed to speak, while the other participants are muted, for up to a predetermined amount of time. Once that time expires, or the speaker yields the remaining time, the next participant in the rotating queue can be allowed to speak for up to the same predetermined amount of time. This rotation can continue for up to a predetermined number of rotations, a predetermined amount of time for the conference, or until the participants otherwise end the conference.

Abstract: Embodiments provide systems and methods for conducting a media-based interaction between a host user and a plurality of audience users. According to one embodiment, conducting a media-based interaction between a host user and a plurality of audience users can comprise managing a queue of a plurality of questions. Each question of the plurality of questions can be presented by one of the plurality of audience users. An interactive media session can be initiated between the host user and the plurality of audience users and a question from the queue of the plurality of questions can be presented to the host user. An answer to the question provided by the host user can be streamed in the interactive media session and recorded and the queue of the plurality of questions can be updated to remove the question provided to the host user.

Abstract: Once a group communication such as a video conference has been initiated, embodiments of the present disclosure provide for equitably managing the conference so that each participant can be given a chance to speak or contribute. For example, and according to one embodiment, the participants can be placed into a rotating queue based upon the order in which they joined the conference. As the conference progresses, each participant can be allowed to speak, while the other participants are muted, for up to a predetermined amount of time. Once that time expires, or the speaker yields the remaining time, the next participant in the rotating queue can be allowed to speak for up to the same predetermined amount of time. This rotation can continue for up to a predetermined number of rotations, a predetermined amount of time for the conference, or until the participants otherwise end the conference.

Abstract: An educational game used for enhanced word learning of words in a different language. In one format using playing cards, a player picks a first card from a plurality of like cards in a card deck. The player then turns the first card over to reveal an English word with its corresponding image. The player now looks at a plurality of second cards with a Spanish word or other language word, which are placed face up to see if he or she can quickly match the English word with the Spanish word. If the player picks the correct corresponding word, the card is turned over to reveal the word and its corresponding image. By continuous playing the game, the players quickly can learn words in a different language prior to associating the word with its image.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for blow molding interlocking drink containers. Each container having a hollow container body with a top including an upwardly tapered neck and an opening into the hollow body, a bottom, a first side with an upper and a lower male lug, a second side with an upper and a lower female cavity and a third and a fourth side. The apparatus includes a split mold having a male block and a female block. The female block used for forming the first side of the container with male lugs and a portion of the third and fourth sides and a portion of the top and bottom of the container. The male block used for forming the second side of the container with female cavities and a portion of the third and fourth sides and a portion of the top and bottom of the container.

Abstract: This invention is directed towards a means and method for interconnecting containers into structures, such as toys, displays or furniture as well as to provide packaging alternatives. The invention particularly relates to modifying a conventional sixpack of beverage cans so as to form the aforesaid structures without the use of additional components. Beverage cans are specifically utilized as said containers. The containers themselves have been modified such that they may be fastened together in a vertical manner without requiring any collars or other types of independent connecting means. "Connectors" have been provided for connecting the cans together in a side by side relationship. The interconnected containers form functional or promotional structures or a combination thereof as well as providing for packaging alternatives. Consequently, this serves as both a conservation and marketing aid.

Abstract: This invention is directed towards a means and method for interconnecting containers into structures, such as toys, displays or furniture as well as to provide packaging alternatives. The invention particularly relates to modifying a conventional six-pack of beverage cans so as to form the aforesaid structure without the use of additional components. Beverage cans are specifically utilized as said containers. The containers themselves have been modified such that they may be fastened together in a vertical manner without requiring any collars or other types of independent connecting means. "Connectors" have been provided for connecting the cans together in a side by side relationship. The interconnected containers form functional or promotional structures or a combination thereof as well as providing for packaging alternatives. Consequently, this serves as both a conservation and marketing aid.