Abstract: Systems and methods for generating plans are disclosed, where each plan includes actions to achieve goals. An indication to add a goal is received, and a track is displayed representing the goal. For the goal, data describing the goal is received. An input is received to add a node to the track, the node representing an action or area of interest associated with the goal. Within the track, an indication of the node is displayed. One or more node characteristics can be determined and displayed. Additionally or alternatively, a resource may be associated with the node. Using the goal, the data describing the goal, the node, the node characteristics, and/or the resources, the plan is generated. The plan can be output, such as by displaying the plan in a graphical user interface.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions derived from cranberry including xyloglucan and pectic oligosaccharides, and iridoid terpene glycosides. These compositions can be used in conjunction with antibiotics to synergistically kill bacterial persister cells and inhibit bacterial quiescent phenotypes, thereby improving treatment outcomes in recurrent and other infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions derived from cranberry including xyloglucan and pectic oligosaccharides, and iridoid terpene glycosides. These compositions can be used in conjunction with antibiotics to synergistically kill bacterial persister cells and inhibit bacterial quiescent phenotypes, thereby improving treatment outcomes in recurrent and other infections.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a content object is disclosed with an in-stream ad unit inserted into the content object for a content object player. The content object is audio and/or video. The processed content object is downloaded or streamed to the content object player. A method for content insertion is provided. In this method, a first media data is received from a server and a placement request is transmitted to a content provider service. As a result, a placement response is received from the content provider service. The placement response includes data identifying a second media data associated with the first media data. The second media data is retrieved and merged with the first media data. After the merge, the first and second media data are transmitted to the server.

Abstract: A method for implementing an automated feedback loop to control content publication in accordance with a digital presence in a CDN may include storing and distributing content in response to user requests using a plurality of edge servers with first content being provided in a plurality of first content variants on edge servers. The method may also include managing and analyzing a digital presence as provided by the CDN using a digital presence controller, and analyzing, user interactions with the plurality of first content variants on the plurality of edge servers. The method may additionally include receiving second content, and causing a plurality of second content variants to be provided to the plurality of edge servers, the plurality of second content variants being determined based on the analysis of the user interactions with the plurality of first content variants.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include using a single network identifier for delivering multiple versions of a content object. In some embodiments, a plurality of versions of the content object are created and associated with the single network identifier. When an edge server in a CDN receives a request for the content object, the edge server queries a policy server for a preferred version of the content object to deliver to an end user.

Abstract: Techniques for delivering content to an end user device are disclosed. A policy server performs an ingest process in which multiple versions of a content object are created. The multiple versions of the content object are associated with a single network identifier which can be distributed to publishers of the content object. When the content object is requested using the single network identifier, the policy server determines a preferred version and delivery orchestration scheme from among the multiple versions for delivery to an end user device based on several criteria. The policy server may thereafter orchestrate delivery of the preferred version of the content object to the end user device. The single network identifier may be associated with an edge location in a content delivery network (CDN) and the policy server may orchestrate delivery in cooperation with servers at the CDN edge location.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling a playback experience for one or more videos is disclosed. Actions are specified in control documents for the one or more videos. The actions specify start time and duration for each action, optional introductory or confirmation messages or interface controls, optional gestures, and/or intents that are triggered by the actions. The various control documents are compiled into a single control document that includes a link to the one or more videos and the actions various. Multiple parties can control the playback experience with multiple control documents to provide a multi-layered control experience.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include distributing new resources closer to end-users which are making increased demands by spinning-up additional virtualized instances (as part of a cloud provisioning) within servers that are physically near to the network equipment (i.e., web servers, switches, routers, load balancers) that are receiving the requests.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a content object is disclosed with an in-stream ad unit inserted into the content object for a content object player. The content object is audio and/or video. A media services platform (MSP) knows of one or more in-stream slots in the content object where in-stream ad units may be placed. The MSP queries a display ad server (DAS) to specify the in-stream ad unit, however the DAS does not natively support in-stream ad units in this embodiment. The MSP maps one or more in-stream slots in the content object to corresponding display ad locations. The MSP places the in-stream ad unit into the slot of the content object to create a processed content object. The MSP optionally transcodes the processed content object. The processed content object is downloaded or streamed to the content object player.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a content object is disclosed with an in-stream ad unit inserted into the content object for a content object player. The content object is audio and/or video. A media services platform (MSP) knows of one or more in-stream slots in the content object where in-stream ad units may be placed. The MSP queries a display ad server (DAS) to specify the in-stream ad unit, however the DAS does not natively support in-stream ad units in this embodiment. The MSP maps one or more in-stream slots in the content object to corresponding display ad locations. The MSP places the in-stream ad unit into the slot of the content object to create a processed content object. The MSP optionally transcodes the processed content object. The processed content object is downloaded or streamed to the content object player.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include distributing new resources closer to end-users which are making increased demands by spinning-up additional virtualized instances (as part of a cloud provisioning) within servers that are physically near to the network equipment (i.e., web servers, switches, routers, load balancers) that are receiving the requests.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a content object is disclosed with an in-stream ad unit inserted into the content object for a content object player. The content object is audio and/or video. A media services platform (MSP) knows of one or more in-stream slots in the content object where in-stream ad units may be placed. The MSP queries a display ad server (DAS) to specify the in-stream ad unit, however the DAS does not natively support in-stream ad units in this embodiment. The MSP maps one or more in-stream slots in the content object to corresponding display ad locations. The MSP places the in-stream ad unit into the slot of the content object to create a processed content object. The MSP optionally transcodes the processed content object. The processed content object is downloaded or streamed to the content object player.

Abstract: Techniques for delivering content to an end user device are disclosed. A policy server performs an ingest process in which multiple versions of a content object are created. The multiple versions of the content object are associated with a single network identifier which can be distributed to publishers of the content object. When the content object is requested using the single network identifier, the policy server determines a preferred version and delivery orchestration scheme from among the multiple versions for delivery to an end user device based on several criteria. The policy server may thereafter orchestrate delivery of the preferred version of the content object to the end user device. The single network identifier may be associated with an edge location in a content delivery network (CDN) and the policy server may orchestrate delivery in cooperation with servers at the CDN edge location.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a content object is disclosed with an in-stream ad unit inserted into the content object for a content object player. The content object is audio and/or video. A media services platform (MSP) knows of one or more in-stream slots in the content object where in-stream ad units may be placed. The MSP queries a display ad server (DAS) to specify the in-stream ad unit, however the DAS does not natively support in-stream ad units in this embodiment. The MSP maps one or more in-stream slots in the content object to corresponding display ad locations. The MSP places the in-stream ad unit into the slot of the content object to create a processed content object. The MSP optionally transcodes the processed content object. The processed content object is downloaded or streamed to the content object player.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system, method and computer program product are provided. In use a request is received via a network from one of a plurality of entities which each has an interest in at least one corresponding digital asset. Moreover, an eligibility of the entity is automatically verified. An interface for the entity is thus conditionally provided for facilitating transactions involving the at least one digital asset, based on the verification.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system, method and computer program product are provided. In use, an e-commerce interface is generated for facilitating transactions involving at least one digital asset. In addition, an entity is provided with code capable of being inserted into a web page selected by the entity. During use, such code displays the e-commerce interface on the web page in which it is inserted.

Abstract: A transactional computer-implemented system, method and computer program product are provided. In use, information is received from a plurality of entities which each has an interest in at least one corresponding digital asset. Utilizing the information, a plurality of interfaces, each associated with at least one of the entities, are populated, for facilitating transactions involving the at least one corresponding digital asset.

Abstract: A system and method automatically creates message forwarding rules. The method can include receiving a message having at least one recipient and, for each of the at least one recipient, determining whether a rule exists including the recipient; if a blocking rule exists for the recipient, deleting the blocking rule and creating an active forwarding rule for the recipient; and, if no rule exists for the recipient, creating an active forwarding rule for the recipient.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in orthopaedic surgery includes disposable or partially disposable cutting jigs for use on restructuring the femur and tibia as well as equipment for use in reshaping the patella, thus providing a complete kit for use in knee surgery.