Abstract: An audio combining system including a storage database, one or more audio sources and a computing device coupled together via a network. The computing device comprises a processor and an application executed by the processor configured to import audio data comprising a plurality of audio files and metadata describing the audio files from the one or more audio sources, associate the audio files into a plurality of groups based on one or more characteristics of the audio files, transmit the audio data to a storage database and storing the audio data on the storage database and present the plurality of groups to a user for selection, wherein upon selection the audio files comprising the selected group are played in a set order to the user.

Abstract: A location-based radio system including a storage database and a computing device coupled with the storage database. The computing device includes an application that determines a location of a listener computing device that is accessing a radio station and plays audio content associated with one or more locations on the listener computing device if the location of the listener computing device corresponds to the one or more locations associated with the audio content.

Abstract: A location-based radio system including a storage database and a computing device coupled with the storage database. The computing device includes an application that determines a location of a listener computing device that is accessing a radio station and plays audio content associated with one or more locations on the listener computing device if the location of the listener computing device corresponds to the one or more locations associated with the audio content.

Abstract: An audio commenting and publishing system including a storage database, media content and a computing device all coupled together via a network. The computing device comprises a processor and an application executed by the processor configured to input audio data that a user wishes to associate with the media content from an audio recording mechanism or a memory device. The application is then able to store the audio data on the storage database and use the network address of the audio data along with the network address of the media content to publish the audio data and the media content such that a view is able to hear and access them concurrently at a network-accessible location.

Abstract: A system for linking together and publishing websites and audio files together, as one unit, by anyone on the Internet, generating a single link referred to as a Sound Link that is able to then be accessed and launched from anywhere on the Internet by a user, generating a combination visual and audio experience for the user who clicks on the Sound Link that was generated. The Sound Link launches the website while playing the audio file associated with that website. A website is any content that is accessible on the Internet including full websites and their components including text documents, graphics, games, photos, advertisement, files, video, and other website content. Audio includes any audio file that is accessible on the Internet. The system is referred to as an Audio-Website Link Generation and Access System for purposes of describing the system.

Abstract: An audio commenting and publishing system including a storage database, media content and a computing device all coupled together via a network. The computing device comprises a processor and an application executed by the processor configured to input audio data that a user wishes to associate with the media content from an audio recording mechanism or a memory device. The application is then able to store the audio data on the storage database and use the network address of the audio data along with the network address of the media content to publish the audio data and the media content such that a view is able to hear and access them concurrently at a network-accessible location.

Abstract: A system for linking together and publishing websites and audio files together, as one unit, by anyone on the Internet, generating a single link referred to as a Sound Link that is able to then be accessed and launched from anywhere on the Internet by a user, generating a combination visual and audio experience for the user who clicks on the Sound Link that was generated. The Sound Link launches the website while playing the audio file associated with that website. A website is any content that is accessible on the Internet including full websites and their components including text documents, graphics, games, photos, advertisement, files, video, and other website content. Audio includes any audio file that is accessible on the Internet. The system is referred to as an Audio-Website Link Generation and Access System for purposes of describing the system.

Abstract: A location-based radio system including a storage database and a computing device coupled with the storage database. The computing device includes an application that determines a location of a listener computing device that is accessing a radio station and plays audio content associated with one or more locations on the listener computing device if the location of the listener computing device corresponds to the one or more locations associated with the audio content.

Abstract: A location-based radio system including a storage database and a computing device coupled with the storage database. The computing device includes an application that determines a location of a listener computing device that is accessing a radio station and plays audio content associated with one or more locations on the listener computing device if the location of the listener computing device corresponds to the one or more locations associated with the audio content.

Abstract: A location-based radio system including a storage database and a computing device coupled with the storage database. The computing device includes an application that determines a location of a listener computing device that is accessing a radio station and plays audio content associated with one or more locations on the listener computing device if the location of the listener computing device corresponds to the one or more locations associated with the audio content.

Abstract: A device, system and method for automatic audio recording and publishing. An electronic device having an audio recording ability includes an audio sharing program that enables a user to input a single command to execute the program and begin recording audio with the electronic device without the need for further input to the device. As a result, a user is able to quickly capture their thoughts or other audio related to an event before the moment has passed. After another single command, preset time period or trigger action such as ending the recording or hanging up, the sharing program automatically publishes the recorded audio according to one or more preselected or default settings. In particular, the user is able to preselect one or more media outlets to which the audio should be published as well as the format and time at which the audio should be published.

Abstract: An audio combining system including a storage database, one or more audio sources and a computing device coupled together via a network. The computing device comprises a processor and an application executed by the processor configured to import audio data comprising a plurality of audio files and metadata describing the audio files from the one or more audio sources, associate the audio files into a plurality of groups based on one or more characteristics of the audio files, transmit the audio data to a storage database and storing the audio data on the storage database and present the plurality of groups to a user for selection, wherein upon selection the audio files comprising the selected group are played in a set order to the user.

Abstract: An audio commenting system including a storage database, one or more network-accessible locations and a computing device all coupled together via a network. The computing device comprises a processor and an application executed by the processor configured to input audio data from an audio recording mechanism or a memory device, store the audio data at a unique address on the storage database and provide the unique address to a user such that the address is able to be inserted into at least one of the network-accessible locations.

Abstract: An audio commenting and publishing system including a storage database, media content and a computing device all coupled together via a network. The computing device comprises a processor and an application executed by the processor configured to input audio data that a user wishes to associate with the media content from an audio recording mechanism or a memory device. The application is then able to store the audio data on the storage database and use the network address of the audio data along with the network address of the media content to publish the audio data and the media content such that a view is able to hear and access them concurrently at a network-accessible location.

Abstract: A breakaway hemostasis hub for a catheter or introducer sheath includes a splittable or separable housing, a seal within the housing, an actuator partially slidably disposed within the housing, a pair of spring retainer members in the housing each adapted to receive at least one spring, and a pair of actuator retainer members adapted to retain the seal, the actuator, and the spring retainer members in the housing. The actuator is operable to assume a closed position and an open position and includes a dilator member configured to dilate the seal when the actuator is in the open position. The hub is splittable or separable into two generally symmetrical sub-assemblies to facilitate cutting the catheter for retraction from the patient's body without displacing its payload.

Abstract: A hemostasis seal configured for use in a splittable hemostasis valve, hub, or introducer sheath to permit passage of a medical device therethrough. The seal provides a substantially fluid-tight seal around the medical device without causing excessive frictional resistance that would otherwise unduly restrict movement of the medical device through the seal. In one embodiment, the seal includes first and second resilient seal portions each having a contoured mating surface to provide a first fluid seal with respect to the medical device. The seal also may include one or more projecting portions and one or more mating receiving portions which interact to provide a second fluid seal with respect to the medical device.

Abstract: A live content information system is used to register, promote and distribute true live content, pseudo-live content and on-demand content. The live content information system associates a registration number with the content. The live content is integrated into an overall presentation that includes auxiliary content. Snapshots or a portion of the content is integrated into a promotional viewer and distributed to advertise the content. The live primary content and auxiliary content are integrated and distributed within a live content viewer. The live primary content and auxiliary content are distributed from the appropriate sources to be displayed at the end user's computer system within the live content viewer. The live content information system also allows a producer of live content to be connected to one or more sponsors who will pay money for sponsoring the distribution of live content.

Abstract: A hemostasis seal configured for use in a splittable hemostasis valve, hub, or introducer sheath to permit passage of a medical device therethrough. The seal provides a substantially fluid-tight seal around the medical device without causing excessive frictional resistance that would otherwise unduly restrict movement of the medical device through the seal. In one embodiment, the seal includes first and second resilient seal portions each having a contoured mating surface to provide a first fluid seal with respect to the medical device. The seal also may include one or more projecting portions and one or more mating receiving portions which interact to provide a second fluid seal with respect to the medical device.

Abstract: An electronic program guide that assists a user to navigate through a variety of digital and analog feeds made available by digital television technology is provided. Features such as allowing the user to purchase items, allowing the user to choose the content of the display screen, enabling more efficient use of black areas, among others are provided. Default settings based on prior user settings is provided to allow for an automatically customized environment. This automatic customization may entail, for example, the automatic resizing of windows based on the user's prior preferences. Also provided is a feature that allows for the automatic activation of a local or remote application through the user's set-top box based on the content currently being viewed.

Abstract: A hemostasis seal configured for use in a splittable hemostasis valve, hub, or introducer sheath to permit passage of a medical device therethrough. The seal provides a substantially fluid-tight seal around the medical device without causing excessive frictional resistance that would otherwise unduly restrict movement of the medical device through the seal. In one embodiment, the seal includes first and second resilient seal portions each having a contoured mating surface to provide a first fluid seal with respect to the medical device. The seal also may include one or more projecting portions and one or more mating receiving portions which interact to provide a second fluid seal with respect to the medical device.