Abstract: According to the present invention, programs that use signals, such as multi-media signals, received over communication channels from one or more sources are produced in a computing system by executing an application software in one or more servers of the computing system. At least one of the servers has one or more processors that process defined logical entities. A signal used in production of a program is received from a source over a communication channel at a server. An input logical entity having attributes associated with the source of the signal is defined such that the input logical entity is responsive to a user defined predicate comprising a logical expression for accepting or rejecting the signal. Also defined are a stream logical entity that identifies an accepted signal and a routing logical entity that establishes a connection between the stream logical entity and a destination. The accepted signal is routed to the destination based on a routing rule.

Abstract: According to the present invention, programs that use signals, such as multi-media signals, received over communication channels from one or more sources are produced in a computing system by executing an application software in one or more servers of the computing system. At least one of the servers has one or more processors that process defined logical entities. A signal used in production of a program is received from a source over a communication channel at a server. An input logical entity having attributes associated with the source of the signal is defined such that the input logical entity is responsive to a user defined predicate comprising a logical expression for accepting or rejecting the signal. Also defined are a stream logical entity that identifies an accepted signal and a routing logical entity that establishes a connection between the stream logical entity and a destination. The accepted signal is routed to the destination based on a routing rule.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyether-modified siloxanes which are both superspreading and readily biodegradable. In particular, the invention is directed to a composition including polyether-modified siloxanes of formula (I) MaDbD?c??Formula (I) with M=R13SiO1/2, D=R12SiO2/2, D?=R1R2SiO2/2, where a is 2, b is between 0 and 0.1, c is between 1.0 and 1.15, 0 and 1.05, R1 are independently hydrocarbyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl or phenyl radicals, especially preferably methyl radicals, R2 are independently a polyether radical of the formula (II) —R3O[CH2CH2O]m[CH2CH(CH3)O]nR5??Formula (II) where m=3.4 to 11.0, n=2.5 to 8.0, wherein m/n=1.9 to 2.8, and R3 are independently divalent hydrocarbyl radicals having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and R5 is hydrogen, wherein the polyether-modified siloxanes of formula (I) having a biodegradability of greater than 60%.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyether-modified siloxanes which are both superspreading and readily biodegradable. In particular, the invention is directed to a composition including polyether-modified siloxanes of formula (I) MaDbD?c??Formula (I) with M=R13SiO1/2, D=R12SiO2/2, D?=R1R2SiO2/2, where a is 2, b is between 0 and 0.1, c is between 1.0 and 1.15, 0 and 1.05, R1 are independently hydrocarbyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl or phenyl radicals, especially preferably methyl radicals, R2 are independently a polyether radical of the formula (II) —R3O[CH2CH2O]m[CH2CH(CH3)O]nR5??Formula (II) where m=3.4 to 11.0, n=2.5 to 8.0, wherein m/n=1.9 to 2.8, and R3 are independently divalent hydrocarbyl radicals having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and R5 is hydrogen, wherein the polyether-modified siloxanes of formula (I) having a biodegradability of greater than 60%.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for viewing angle switching for live broadcasts and on demand video playback. A method includes, in a media server residing in a network of interconnect computers, the media server including a processor and a memory, receiving a plurality of real-time video input streams and an associated session entity from a client device in the network, enabling a producer to select streams from the received plurality of real-time video input stream and assigned angles, recording the selected streams and angles in a media mix container, transcoding the selected streams and angles, and publishing the transcoded selected streams and angles to a content delivery network.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for call-in participation for a live video broadcast. A method includes, in a server residing in a network of interconnected computers, alerting a media player of a call-in feature during a live streaming broadcast, receiving an indication from a viewer of the media player to participate in the live streaming broadcast, receiving audio/video device specifications from the media player, and dispatching an active participant stream to be used in conjunction with the live streaming broadcast.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for viewing angle switching for live broadcasts and on demand video playback. A method includes, in a media server residing in a network of interconnect computers, the media server including a processor and a memory, receiving a plurality of real-time video input streams and an associated session entity from a client device in the network, enabling a producer to select streams from the received plurality of real-time video input stream and assigned angles, recording the selected streams and angles in a media mix container, transcoding the selected streams and angles, and publishing the transcoded selected streams and angles to a content delivery network.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for call-in participation for a live video broadcast. A method includes, in a server residing in a network of interconnected computers, alerting a media player of a call-in feature during a live streaming broadcast, receiving an indication from a viewer of the media player to participate in the live streaming broadcast, receiving audio/video device specifications from the media player, and dispatching an active participant stream to be used in conjunction with the live streaming broadcast.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for viewing angle switching for live broadcasts and on demand video playback. A method includes, in a media server residing in a network of interconnect computers, the media server including a processor and a memory, receiving a plurality of real-time video input streams and an associated session entity from a client device in the network, enabling a producer to select streams from the received plurality of real-time video input stream and assigned angles, recording the selected streams and angles in a media mix container, transcoding the selected streams and angles, and publishing the transcoded selected streams and angles to a content delivery network.

Abstract: A device for bridging a cable harness between two aircraft structure elements of an aircraft includes an elongated connecting rod having a plurality of radial snap-in holes and configured to bridge a space between the two aircraft structure elements and affix to at least one of the two aircraft structure elements. The device also includes a cable guiding element having at least one receiving section for receiving the cable harness and at least one attachment section circumferentially surrounding the connecting rod, the attachment section having a resiliently held radially directed locking pin, wherein the locking pin corresponds to one of the plurality of the radial snap-in holes so as to form a clip connection and a positive locking engagement between the at least one attachment section and the connecting rod.

Abstract: A device for bridging a cable harness between two aircraft structure elements of an aircraft includes an elongated connecting rod having a plurality of radial snap-in holes and configured to bridge a space between the two aircraft structure elements and affix to at least one of the two aircraft structure elements. The device also includes a cable guiding element having at least one receiving section for receiving the cable harness and at least one attachment section circumferentially surrounding the connecting rod, the attachment section having a resiliently held radially directed locking pin, wherein the locking pin corresponds to one of the plurality of the radial snap-in holes so as to form a clip connection and a positive locking engagement between the at least one attachment section and the connecting rod.