Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for providing data from a common data service. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a method for providing data from a common data service. The method may include receiving data from one or more databases in one or more systems. The method may include storing a duplicate copy of the received data as one or more documents. The method may also include receiving a request for one or more documents of the stored data. The method may further include transmitting the one or more documents of the stored data.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for gathering and pseudo-objectively classifying copyrightable material so as to facilitate identification of selected copyrightable material for licensing through a provider network. More particularly, disclosed is an end-to-end system and method that facilitates the licensing or sale of an author's copyrighted work(s) to third parties through a database of copyrighted works accessible to such users, such database being searchable based on certain predetermined criteria to allow the buyer/licensee to efficiently search for the desired genre or style of artwork for a given purpose. Also disclosed is a system and method of providing users with customized content lists (such as musical playlists, visual artwork lists, or textual copylists) based on subjective criteria that are objectivized using predetermined quality control guidelines.

Abstract: An external speaker/microphone apparatus for a radio transceiver includes a speaker, a microphone, a push-to-talk switch, and an emergency switch. The apparatus further includes an encoder module operatively coupled to the push-to-talk switch and the emergency switch and configured to generate a digital identification each time the push-to-talk switch is pressed, and a digital emergency signal and digital identification when the emergency switch is pressed. The apparatus also includes a connector configured to operatively couple audio to the speaker from the transceiver, a combination audio signal from the microphone and the encoder module to the transceiver. The connector is further configured to operatively couple the push-to-talk switch and the emergency switch to the transceiver so that the transceiver is switched to a transmit mode when either the push-to-talk switch or the emergency switch is pressed.

Abstract: An external speaker/microphone apparatus for a radio transceiver includes a speaker, a microphone, a push-to-talk switch, and an emergency switch. The apparatus further includes an encoder module operatively coupled to the push-to-talk switch and the emergency switch and configured to generate a digital identification each time the push-to-talk switch is pressed, and a digital emergency signal and digital identification when the emergency switch is pressed. The apparatus also includes a connector configured to operatively couple audio to the speaker from the transceiver, a combination audio signal from the microphone and the encoder module to the transceiver. The connector is further configured to operatively couple the push-to-talk switch and the emergency switch to the transceiver so that the transceiver is switched to a transmit mode when either the push-to-talk switch or the emergency switch is pressed.