Abstract: According to one aspect, a computerized method and apparatus for generating and presenting search snippets that enable user-directed navigation of the underlying audio/video content. The method involves obtaining metadata associated with discrete media content that satisfies a search query. The metadata identifies a number of content segments and corresponding timing information derived from the underlying media content using one or more automated media processing techniques. Using the timing information identified in the metadata, a search result or “snippet” can be generated that enables a user to arbitrarily select and commence playback of the underlying media content at any of the individual content segments.

Abstract: A computerized method and apparatus is disclosed for dynamic presentation of advertising, factual, informational content and combinations thereof. In particular, the advertising content is dynamically presented according to the playback of corresponding segments identified within a media file or stream.

Abstract: A computerized method and apparatus for providing a virtual media channel based on media search is featured. The method and apparatus features the steps of, or structure for, obtaining a set of rules that define instructions for obtaining media content that comprise the content for a media channel, the set including at least one rule with instructions to include media content resulting from a search; searching for candidate media content according to a search query defined by the at least one rule; and merging one or more of the candidate media content resulting from the search into the content for the media channel. The candidate media content can include segments of the media content resulting from the search. The set of rules can additionally include a rule with instructions to add media content from a predetermined location.

Abstract: The floor treating device includes a tubular sheepskin sleeve telescoped over a single-piece rectangular wooden block having a bottom side and top side. A handle is threaded into an opening on the top side and passed through an opening in the sleeve. The sleeve is formed from a sheepskin blank or a fur including a base fabric and a dense woven pile of soft fibers to define the outer nap. The inner opening of the sleeve is slightly greater than the block. A top thin member a bottom member with the dense woven pile is superimposed and have the longitudinal edges which are sewn together to form the sleeve. A pair of scrap sheepskin blanks cover on the bottom of the head having the opposed longitudinal edges sewn together to form the sleeve. The sewn seam extends outwardly or inwardly into engagement with the head. One end of the sleeve edges may have the end sewn together to again form a closed end.

Abstract: The floor treating device includes a tubular sheepskin sleeve telescoped over a single piece wooden head having a bottom side and a top side. A handle is threaded into an opening on the top side and passed through an opening in the sleeve. The sleeve is formed from sheepskin blanks of a length of the head length and is formed from a sheepskin blank having a width greater than the bottom side of the head. A single blank has opposed longitudinal edges which are sewn together to form the sleeve. A pair of scrap sheepskin blanks cover on the bottom of the head have the opposed longitudinal edges sewn together to form the sleeve. The sewn seam extends outwardly or inwardly into engagement with the head. One end of the sleeve edges may have the end sewn together to again form a closed end. The sleeve is formed of a tanned sheepskin with the nap exposed for engagement with the floor, and the skin engaging the head, and has a reasonably firm fit to the head.