Abstract: A multimedia management system for controlling and managing a video stream from a collection of videos including a computer system and at least one storage system communicatively connected to a network, in communication with the computer system, to store a collection of videos. A channel stream markup language (CSML) engine is configured to process a CSML schedule template, where the schedule template includes at least one-time slot containing information. An input unit receives input instructions from a channel administrator, via the CSML schedule template, and include selecting at least one video content from the collection of video contents to be aired. The computer system is configured to utilize the CSML schedule template, in accordance to the received input instructions from the channel administrator, to trigger a stream of the at least one video content to be aired.

Abstract: A multimedia system for generating a video clip from a video file includes a storage system connected to a network configured to store a collection of video files each associated with a video file identifier uniquely identifying each individual video file. A computer device is connected to the network including a display, and an input unit configured to receive an input command from a user when a selected video file from the collection of video files. The user is uniquely identified by a user identifier, where the input command is processed by the computer device with start and end time parameters of a selected video clip from the selected video file. A processor configured to receive the video ID of the selected video file and the user ID, and utilize as input parameters in extracting the video clip from the selected video file and create a self-contained video clip file.

Abstract: A central portal coordinates and controls devices at client sites based on, for example, predetermined times, or requests by users or service providers. The central portal includes one or more server computers that receive an event associated with a client site. The central portal identifies the client site from the received event and retrieves a record or other data associated with a client site. The central portal provides a command sequence based on the received event and the retrieved record, and provides, over a network, an executable command sequence to a device residing at the client site to control the device at the client site. The client site can include both private residences, commercial buildings, vehicles (cars, boats, etc.), etc. The central portal resolves any conflicts and performs any necessary data transformations.