Abstract: Internet broadcast media streaming is described wherein triggers from internal or external systems for controlling audience media players cause an encoder system to generate command messages. Command messages are encoded into a composite output time-synchronous with the broadcast media. The composite output is written to a file or delivered to a streaming media distribution system configured to write the received composite media stream to a file for access by client media players. The command messages cause the media players to obtain or present dynamic content in association with the broadcast streaming media, and to cause any desired configuration changes to the appearance of the media player or the method or manner in which the dynamic content is presented.

Abstract: Internet broadcast media streaming is described wherein triggers from internal or external systems for controlling audience media players cause an encoder system to generate command messages. Command messages are encoded into a composite output time-synchronous with the broadcast media. The composite output is written to a file or delivered to a streaming media distribution system configured to write the received composite media stream to a file for access by client media players. The command messages cause the media players to obtain or present dynamic content in association with the broadcast streaming media, and to cause any desired configuration changes to the appearance of the media player or the method or manner in which the dynamic content is presented.

Abstract: A computer keyboard providing an audible alert and a visual alert to the user when the keyboard is in the CAPS LOCK mode of operation. A computer system including a computer keyboard providing an audible alert and a visual alert to the user when the keyboard is in the CAPS LOCK mode of operation. A computer keyboard and a computer system having a timer to turn off the CAPS LOCK mode after a period of time during which no keyboard keys are struck.

Abstract: Computer software providing a visual alert to the user when the keyboard is in the CAPS LOCK mode of operation by presenting either or both of a unique text insertion cursor or a unique mouse text pointer in place of the standard text insertion cursor or mouse text pointer.

Abstract: A computer keyboard having a Shift-Tab key which implements the operation of the Shift key plus that of the Tab key, as if those two keys were pressed simultaneously.

Abstract: A computer system having a keyboard with a numeric cluster incorporating calculator operation keys which operate cooperatively with a calculator emulation software application to perform calculator functions such as memory operations, subtotaling, and grand totaling. A keyboard having calculator operation keys. A computer calculation emulation software application to receive and operate on messages from keyboard calculator operation keys.

Abstract: A computer keyboard providing an audible alert and a visual alert to the user when the keyboard is in the CAPS LOCK mode of operation. A computer system including a computer keyboard providing an audible alert and a visual alert to the user when the keyboard is in the CAPS LOCK mode of operation. A computer keyboard and a computer system having a timer to turn off the CAPS LOCK mode after a period of time during which no keyboard keys are struck.

Abstract: A computer keyboard having textured home keys, Enter key, Delete key, Backspace key, and Tab key to render said keys identifiable by touch.

Abstract: A computer keyboard having a key with a rocking motion in addition to a vertical motion. Typing the key in the vertical motion types the standard character for the key, while typing the key in its rocking motion types the Shifted character for the key.

Abstract: A computer keyboard having duplicates of the Enter key, the Delete key, and the Backspace key to the left side of the main keyboard keys for cooperative operation by the left hand during editing functions while the right hand manipulates the computer mouse.

Abstract: A computer keyboard which can generate additional symbols not presently available from keyboards including the trademark and service mark symbols. A computer keyboard having additional symbol keys. A computer keyboard having symbol characters shared on keys of the numeric keypad.

Abstract: A plurality of Integrated Devices are provided with an Internet connection and a telephone number. The telephone number has associated telephone connectivity via a telephone line, such that the Integrated Devices can be connected to by dialing the associated telephone number via telephones on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The Internet connection has an associated Internet protocol (IP) address which is dynamically assigned when one device calls the telephone number of a called device via the PSTN. The dynamically assigned IP address for a first one of the calling or called device is provided to the other device, which initiates an Internet connection between them by sending an Internet message to the dynamically assigned IP address of the first device. Local and intermediate proxy servers perform dynamic IP address management, providing privacy and security for user IP addresses and data transmissions.

Abstract: A plurality of Integrated Devices are provided with an Internet connection and a telephone number. The telephone number has associated telephone connectivity via a telephone line, such that the Integrated Devices can be connected to by dialing the associated telephone number via telephones on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The Internet connection has an associated Internet protocol (IP) address which is dynamically assigned when one device calls the telephone number of a called device via the PSTN. The dynamically assigned IP address for a first one of the calling or called device is provided to the other device, which initiates an Internet connection between them by sending an Internet message to the dynamically assigned IP address of the first device. Local and intermediate proxy servers perform dynamic IP address management, providing privacy and security for user IP addresses and data transmissions.

Abstract: An Interactive Device Control System has a method and means for providing device control, call control, and communications system information for telecommunications and Internet voice and multimedia communications. A communications system, service, or device offers the user of a communications device having a display screen, such as a screen phone, the ability to control or influence the functions of the communications system. The PSTN establishes and controls Internet communications between communications systems and user devices. Messages comprising information to be presented on the user's display are sent from the communications system, service, or device, and interactive responses from the user indicate the selected control function. Call control messages from the communications system to the PSTN execute the desired control function, such as transferring the call.

Abstract: A stored profile system has a method and means for storing and exchanging user profiles of communications-related information for voice and multimedia communications on the PSTN and the Internet. Stored profile exchanges from a called party device to a calling user enables the calling user to direct the call to telephone numbers and services presented by the called party's profile. Users are enabled to transmit information, such as an Electronic Business Card, in the call setup process for display on a receiving device. The stored profile system operates across the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) and the Internet, further enhancing the benefits of integrating the Internet with the PSTN.

Abstract: A call management messaging system enables the integration of the Internet with the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN in a manner such that systems, services, and devices on either can communicate with systems, services, and devices on the other. The full benefit and unique characteristics of either network are thereby made available to these communications. Call management messages include call setup requests, call acceptance, call rejection for busy, call forwarding, and similar messages necessary for creating and disconnecting voice and multimedia communications across the PSTN or the Internet. Devices on both the Internet and the PSTN have messaging addresses, and are associated with the call management messaging system. A device creates an Internet communication with another device by dialing its telephone number.

Abstract: A method and means for a telephone central office switching system facilitate integration of the Internet and the Public Switched Telephone Network. The method and means enable specific messaging communications from the telephone central office switching system to (i) individual terminal devices, (ii) interface devices that provide Internet and telephony services for their client devices, and (iii) other telephone central office switching systems. Such integration enables a calling device to achieve an Internet communication with a called device by dialing the telephone number of the called device.

Abstract: Telephone central office-switching system integrated interface devices such as those for DSL, Voice over IP, cable-TV, fixed wireless, and Internet capable wireless cellular are further integrated into integrated interface device systems. Such systems share common facilities including a router function, messaging function, and a common voice communications channel. The messaging function is arranged to provide call setup and associated messages which enable a calling device which calls an Integrated Device to establish an Internet communication simply by dialing the telephone number of the Integrated Device. Integrated Devices have both an Internet connection and a telephone number; the Internet connection has an associated IP address. Call setup messages include telephone numbers and IP addresses. The integrated router function is enabled to edge route Internet data traffic within the system and to and from other such systems, without the data traversing further into the Internet.

Abstract: A radio station transmits its broadcast audio content, including audible advertisements, to listeners over the Internet via an Internet Hosting Service that provides listener access to radio station content. A computing system at the radio station digitizes the audio, and supplies marking information that identifies the beginning and duration of commercials. The digital marking information is supplied with the radio station's audio to the Internet Hosting Service. The Internet Hosting Service maintains a repository of replacement audio commercials along with information about the commercials including duration. Upon receiving the digital marker indicating the presence of a commercial, the Internet Hosting Service selects a replacement commercial of comparable duration from its repository.

Abstract: A radio station transmits its broadcast audio content, including audible advertisements, to listeners over the Internet via an Internet Hosting Service that provides listener access to radio station content. A computing system at the radio station digitizes the audio, and supplies marking information that identifies the beginning and duration of commercials. The digital marking information is supplied with the radio station's audio to the Internet Hosting Service. The Internet Hosting Service maintains a repository of replacement audio commercials along with information about the commercials including duration. Upon receiving the digital marker indicating the presence of a commercial, the Internet Hosting Service selects a replacement commercial of comparable duration from its repository.