Abstract: A system and method for identifying and tracking recipient behavior in connection with a multimedia presentation incorporated in an email. The email is received in the manner of an ordinary text email, but when the email is opened, it automatically commences the display of a multi-media presentation that includes streaming video that provides information about the viewing experience to the sender. When the recipient elects to open the email message, the recipient's computer is identified to the sender and correlated with information relating to the recipient's interaction with the program. Such information can include the portions of the program viewed by the recipient and the length of time each portion is viewed, and the identity of any recipient to whom the information is forwarded.

Abstract: An arbitration system and method provides self-arbitration among a plurality of processors or other entities vying for access to the bus or other shared resource. The entities vying for access to the shared resource present their respective priority values to an evaluation medium. The evaluation medium determines the highest priority value of those values presented, and provides this “winning” value to the competing entities. The entities compare the received “winning” value to their respective presented values. If an entity makes a positive comparison, that entity won the arbitration and is granted access to the shared resource.