Abstract: [1] In an online streaming service embodying the invention, the service would allow a content owner to retain their property rights in the video produced and uploaded by the channel owner. [2] In accordance with the invention, the streaming service would allow a content owner to monetize live events by charging different fees to viewers based on the amount of time they want access, the type of content, and various other factors. [3] In a method embodying the invention, the channel owners can gauge usage based on pre subscription and viewer interest by tracking click rates and subscription confirmation.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, an apparatus for separating a biological entity from a sample volume is provided. The apparatus includes an input chamber including an inlet configured to receive the volume sample, and an outlet, at least one magnetic element adjacent a portion of the input chamber, the magnetic element configured to provide a magnetic field in a vicinity of the portion of the input chamber to trap at least some leukocytes from the sample volume, and a filter in fluid communication with the outlet, the filter configured to separate the biological entity. According to further embodiments of the present invention, a method for separating a biological entity from a sample volume is also provided.

Abstract: A method for a first software component in a class loading delegation network to obtain a class definition for a serialized software object, the software object implementing a software interface defined by a second software component and having associated a class defined by a third software component, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a reference to the third software component from the class loading delegation network using an identifier of the software interface and requesting the class from the third software component.

Abstract: A method for a first software component in a class loading delegation network to obtain a class definition for a serialized software object, the software object implementing a software interface defined by a second software component and having associated a class defined by a third software component, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining a reference to the third software component from the class loading delegation network using an identifier of the software interface and requesting the class from the third software component.

Abstract: A data analysis workbench enables a user to define a data analysis process that includes an extract sub-process to obtain transactional data from a source system, a load sub-process for providing the extracted data to a data warehouse or data mart, a data mining analysis sub-process to use the obtained transactional data, and a deployment sub-process to make the data mining results accessible by another computer program. Common settings used by each of the sub-processes are defined, as are specialized settings relevant to each of the sub-processes. The invention also enables a user to define an order in which the defined sub-processes are to be executed. The defined data analysis process then is able to be performed by one or more computer systems.

Abstract: A data mining run that includes special analyses is triggered directly after having loaded new data in a data warehouse environment, to enrich the newly loaded data by new attributes. The process automates replicating transaction data from a source system into a data warehouse, triggering a data mining procedure (such as a training or a prediction procedure) that enriches the data with new attributes, and triggering the upload of the enriched data back into the data warehouse.