Abstract: A computer-implemented method for contextually applying audio to an electronic media content, includes the following steps: parsing the electronic media content to determine at least one context of the electronic media content; comparing the at least one context of the electronic media content against a database of context tags corresponding to at least one context of a plurality of audio files; generating a ranked list of audio files corresponding to the comparison of the at least one context of the electronic media content against the database of context tags; selecting at least one audio file from the ranked list; and outputting the electronic media file together with the at least one audio file.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating personalized digital music and digital visual media content to users of interactive, electronic entertainment platforms accessible through media devices include providing digital visual media content to a host server. Digital music content is selected. The digital visual media content is paired with the digital music content file to create paired digital music and digital visual media content. The paired digital music and digital visual media content is played on the interactive, electronic entertainment platform.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for contextually applying audio to an electronic media file, includes the following steps: parsing the electronic media file to determine at least one context of the electronic media file; comparing the at least one context of the electronic media file against a database of context tags corresponding to at least one context of a plurality of audio files; generating a ranked list of audio files corresponding to the comparison of the at least one context of the electronic media file against the database of context tags; selecting at least one audio file from the ranked list; and generating an output file containing the electronic media file and the at least one audio file.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating personalized digital music and digital visual media content to users of interactive, electronic entertainment platforms accessible through media devices include uploading digital visual media content to a host server, wherein the digital visual media content is assigned a first URL stored in the host server. At least one digital music content file is selected to be streamed from an external audio content provider, wherein the at least one digital music content file is personalized to the user. The selected digital music content file has a second URL stored in the host server. The digital visual media content is paired with the digital music content file to create paired digital music and live digital visual media content. The paired digital music and digital visual media content is played on the interactive, electronic entertainment platform by executing the first and second URLs simultaneously.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating personalized digital music and digital visual media content to users of media devices include uploading live-streamed digital visual media content to a host server, wherein the live-streamed digital visual media content is assigned a first URL stored in the host server. At least one digital music content file is selected to be streamed from an external audio content provider, wherein the at least one digital music content file is personalized to the user. The selected digital music content file has a second URL stored in the host server. The live-streamed digital visual media content is paired with the digital music content file to create paired digital music and live-streamed digital visual media content. The paired digital music and live-streamed digital visual media content is played by executing the first and second URLs simultaneously.

Abstract: A music-based social networking application for computers and mobile devices displayed on a user interface that provides users with a variety of social networking tools and functions. The user interface displays media content shared by associated users on the user interface. The application allows users to pair their own video/photos to musical works available on any streaming source to share within the app or on external media outlets. The application connects data through the use of a server and media is either streamed from server-held content or an external streaming source. A user's social activity is stored in the server and music listening history in app or on external streaming source is made available to said user for later use. The application utilizes a proprietary algorithm that suggests music and users based on actual in app activity and music/media play history.

Abstract: A music-based social networking application for computers and mobile devices displayed on a user interface that provides users with a variety of social networking tools and functions. The user interface displays media content shared by associated users on the user interface. The application allows users to pair their own video/photos to musical works available on any streaming source to share within the app or on external media outlets. The application connects data through the use of a server and media is either streamed from server-held content or an external streaming source. A user's social activity is stored in the server and music listening history in app or on external streaming source is made available to said user for later use. The application utilizes a proprietary algorithm that suggests music and users based on actual in app activity and music/media play history.

Abstract: Printing systems, softwares and methods permit an untrained user to characterize unknown printing media. A printing system includes a printing device that prints on a medium according to settings. The printing system also includes an interface, and a controller for controlling the settings responsive to inputs from the interface. The controller has an on line mode for printing while the settings are unchanging, and an off line mode for calibration of the settings. While in the off line mode, the controller is adapted to identify a plurality of calibration values for the setting. The controller is further adapted to control the printing device to iteratively set the setting of the printing device according to one of the first calibration values and then print a sample image. This may take place for all the calibration values. Having the sample images, the user selects the best one, and enters its a characteristic number. That number is interpreted to derive the preferred calibration value for the setting.

Abstract: Devices, softwares and methods for centralized session planning while in a DCF mode. An access point plans centrally a schedule of individual sessions with each station. Then it announces to each peripheral station the onset of the session by a polling pulse that includes the return address of a MAC layer of the station. The addressed peripheral device then transmits data from its MAC layer.

Abstract: Devices, softwares and methods reschedule multi-party sessions upon premature termination of a wireless communication session. Upon sensing a premature termination, an access point transmits a rescheduling frame. All sessions are advanced in time, which saves time in the end, without leaving quiet times. In addition, the invention avoids a hidden node problem.

Abstract: Devices, softwares and methods for wireless devices to form a network on the fly by performing admission control while in the second layer, without going to the third layer. A peripheral station encodes a priority of data in a tag that is transmitted in a reservation request frame. A cooperating complementary access point receives the reservation request frame and reads the tag. The request is finally resolved (granted or denied) at the second level, using the priority information of the tag.

Abstract: Devices, softwares and methods advance the scheduling of a next contention session upon premature termination of a contention free session. A Hybrid Coordinator detects when the exchange of wireless transmissions finishes before the contention free window is scheduled to end. Upon such detection, the Hybrid Coordinator transmits a notification to advance the scheduling of the next contention session. Upon sensing the notification, contention resumes by the participating peripherals.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for tracking of objects in video images. The tracking process includes the steps of: receiving an initial image with the object to be tracked; performing a color histogram on the initial image in the region where the object is located; receiving the next frame of the video sequence and specifying candidate regions in that image; using color histogram analysis on the candidate regions to find a match performing motion analysis to correct the analysis and to provide a prediction for the next frame; and, identifying and providing the tracked object's image for output. Apparatus that can use this method can be either video capture or video display. In video capture, a user interface allows the user to designate the object to be tracked during capture. The tracking module than controls the capture system to track that object. In video display systems, a user interface allows the user to identify the object in the display that should be tracked.