Abstract: A method for automatically developing a proposal of advertising segments from a plurality of available advertising segments offered by an owner of a media presentation containing the advertising segments. A plurality of representations of available advertising segments are stored, and actual and/or speculative presentation characteristics are associated to each of the plurality of representations. A proposal is developed comprising a subset of the representations based on media buyer specified variables. The proposal is validated by ensuring that the speculative characteristics are satisfied upon creation of the media presentation containing segments purchased by the media buyer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for monitoring compliance with sound volumes in auditoriums. The method includes setting a baseline sound measurement for an audio receiver located in an auditorium. The baseline sound measurement is based on a baseline sample signal broadcast over a baseline period from a sound system, and received by the audio receiver. A sound level standard is defined for content. A live sound measurement is determined over a sampling period of live content broadcast from the sound system. It is then determined if the live sound measurement complies with the sound level standard for content. Notification is provided for non-compliance with the sound level standard for content to a party sourcing the live content.

Abstract: A method for controlling a digital projector by sensing a condition of a switched power outlet and determining and performing at least one programmed response to the sensed condition. Also, a digital projector interface having a switched outlet interface for receiving a signal indicating a condition a switched power outlet and a processor coupled to the switched outlet interface. Processes implemented by the processor are responsive to the switched outlet condition to perform a preselected function involving a digital projector in response to the switched outlet condition.

Abstract: A method for controlling a digital projector by sensing a condition of a switched power outlet and determining and performing at least one programmed response to the sensed condition. Also, a digital projector interface having a switched outlet interface for receiving a signal indicating a condition a switched power outlet and a processor coupled to the switched outlet interface. Processes implemented by the processor are responsive to the switched outlet condition to perform a preselected function involving a digital projector in response to the switched outlet condition.

Abstract: A method of scheduling digital content presentations in a theatre by providing content items in a theatre server. A plurality of scheduling records are stored at the theatre server, where each scheduling record identifies at least one content item. The scheduling records include scheduling data associated with that particular content item, wherein the scheduling data includes at least one item of information that correlates to a particular presentation criterion that must be satisfied when the content item is presented. Optionally, theatre schedule information indicates particular events, other than the digital content presentation, that will be presented in particular auditoriums and includes the scheduling information including at least one attribute of the feature presentation.

Abstract: A method of scheduling pre-show feature presentations in a theatre by providing content items in a theatre server. A plurality of advertising contract records are stored at the theater server, where each advertising contract record identifies at least one content item. The advertising contract records include scheduling data associated with that particular content item, wherein the scheduling data includes at least one item of information that correlates to a particular presentation criterion that must be satisfied when the content is presented. Theatre schedule information indicates particular feature presentations that will be presented in particular auditoriums and includes the scheduling information including at least one attribute of the feature presentation.