Abstract: A virtual game environment in which characters are allowed to give help to one another and in which the game tracks the amount of helpfulness of each character is provided. Characters may be rewarded or paid for giving help to each other. In some embodiments, help may be given in the form of advice.

Abstract: A system and method of increasing the visibility of a website by automatically generating one or more additional linked webpages relating to the website. Information used in the webpages may be gathered from the original website or the websites of one or more third party website. Such a system may increase the ranking of a website in the results of one or more search engines.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a trivia game in which a first contestant is able to create a trivia question related to a database of video clips and a compilation proof comprised of clips from the database. The contestant may then posit a putative answer to the question, based on the compilation proof. Audience members can then vote as to whether or not the putative answer is correct or incorrect.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a trivia game in which a first contestant is able to create a trivia question and them posit a putative answer to the question. Audience members can then vote as to whether or not the putative answer is correct or incorrect. A reward may be distributed to some members of the audience based on the results of the vote.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mechanism by which end users can create virtual item skins from content displayed in a database of digital content. In the case of digital video content, an end user is able to create a virtual item skin from objects or people shown in the digital videos. A revenue distribution mechanism distributes revenue to revenue recipients such as copyright holders.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a trivia game associated with a database of trivia content items. Contestants are able to create a trivia question related to the trivia content items. The trivia game further includes a mechanism for tracking use of the trivia content items and distributing revenue to revenue recipients, such as copyright holders, based on various types of usage.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a trivia game in which a contestant selected from a group of participants is able to create a trivia question and then posit a putative answer to the question. The participants can then vote as to whether or not the putative answer is correct or incorrect. Participants may be rated in order to determine eligibility and access to various aspects of the game.

Abstract: A system and method of detecting and reporting the failure of a data scrape or redirect routine. In the event of a failure, the system may reattempt a data scrape based on different parameters. Such a system and method may further provide for the repair or replacement of failed routines with new or pre-existing routines.

Abstract: A system and method to allow advertisers to create targeted advertisements which display the current availability of particular inventory based on the search criteria of a consumer. Such systems and methods also allow the transfer of search terms to the website of the vendor, minimizing the efforts required by the consumer in order to complete a transaction.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide an inexpensive and easy to use apparatus and method that permits a user to attach an apparatus to existing picture frames or other objects with various advantages. Such embodiments will keep a picture, object or frame in a substantially continuously level position or otherwise aligned position. Thus, using the disclosed apparatus, a user can ensure that any picture, frame or other hanging and relatively flat object will generally remain in a pleasantly horizontal or other desired aspect, without need for ongoing user inspection or manual adjustment.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide an inexpensive and easy to use apparatus and method that permits a user to attach an apparatus to existing picture frames or other objects with various advantages. Such embodiments will keep a picture, object or frame in a substantially continuously level position or otherwise aligned position. Thus, using the disclosed apparatus, a user can ensure that any picture, frame or other hanging and relatively flat object will generally remain in a pleasantly horizontal or other desired aspect, without need for ongoing user inspection or manual adjustment.