Abstract: A system and method for efficiently creating a multi-media presentation, as well as allowing for searching through the presentation to retrieve and display desired subject matter within the presentation. The invention provides software that allows a user to record audio clips for one or more of the screens of the presentation, in any order, and in various manners. In addition, the invention maintains a searchable text file to allow a user to find desired subject matter within the presentation, and to display the corresponding screen(s).

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently creating a multi-media presentation, as well as allowing for searching through the presentation to retrieve and display desired subject matter within the presentation. The invention provides software that allows a user to record audio clips for one or more of the screens of the presentation, in any order, and in various manners. In addition, the invention maintains a searchable text file to allow a user to find desired subject matter within the presentation, and to display the corresponding screen(s).

Abstract: A system and method for efficiently creating a multi-media presentation, as well as allowing for searching through the presentation to retrieve and display desired subject matter within the presentation. The invention provides software that allows a user to record audio clips for one or more of the screens of the presentation, in any order, and in various manners. In addition, the invention maintains a searchable text file to allow a user to find desired subject matter within the presentation, and to display the corresponding screen(s).

Abstract: A system and method for simultaneously and synchronously encoding a data signal in multiple formats and at multiple bit rates. According to one aspect of the invention, plural encoding stations are controlled by one central controller, which controls the encoding format carried out by each encoding station, and also controls the commencement of the encoding process to ensure that each encoding station simultaneously commences the encoding process, thereby synchronizing the encoded streams.

Abstract: A system and method for managing and distributing a multi-media presentation from a single central location. In one illustrative embodiment, the system relies on a plurality of servers to manage respective assets of the presentation. The system receives a packaged presentation over a communications network, with the presentation consisting of a plurality of files in different file formats. The presentation is unpackaged and the files are distributed to the appropriate servers. A copy of the packaged presentation is also maintained. A recipient may either download the presentation for subsequent viewing, or the central system may host the presentation, with the respective servers cooperating to transmit the various files to the requester in a streaming manner.