Abstract: An interactive video distribution system and video player are described. A client server arrangement may be used for providing a video player and video content to a client device. The video player may display navigation images enabling navigation to specific portions of the video content by activating a corresponding navigation image. The video player may also enable the sharing of a segment of the video with other video players, enabling the video players to play the streamed segment of the video without having to play the entire video, thereby reducing network bandwidth usage. The video player may be embeddable. The server may associate searchable tags with respective video segments.

Abstract: Methods and systems for content aggregation and distribution are described. Video content may be received from a plurality of sources. The video content may be associated with metadata identifying items included within the video content. A video player may be provided which enables video content to be displayed on a user terminal, and a control may be provided enabling the user to quickly navigate to specific portions of the video content. The video player may be embeddable. Tags associated with a given item of video content may be stored and accessed remotely from the system hosting the item of video content.

Abstract: Methods and systems for content aggregation and distribution are described. Video content may be received from a plurality of sources. The video content may be associated with metadata identifying items included within the video content. A video player may be provided which enables video content to be displayed on a user terminal, and a control may be provided enabling the user to quickly navigate to specific portions of the video content. A viewer of the video content may, in turn, author and provide additional video content. The video player may be embeddable.

Abstract: Methods and systems for content aggregation and distribution are described. Video content may be received from a plurality of sources. The video content may be associated with metadata identifying items included within the video content. A video player may be provided which enables video content to be displayed on a user terminal, and a control may be provided enabling the user to quickly navigate to specific portions of the video content. A viewer of the video content may, in turn, author and provide additional video content. The video player may be embeddable.

Abstract: Methods and systems for content aggregation and distribution are described. Video content may be received from a plurality of sources. The video content may be associated with metadata identifying items included within the video content. A video player may be provided which enables video content to be displayed on a user terminal, and a control may be provided enabling the user to quickly navigate to specific portions of the video content. The video player may be embeddable. Tags associated with a given item of video content may be stored and accessed remotely from the system hosting the item of video content.

Abstract: Methods and systems for content aggregation and distribution are described. Video content may be received from a plurality of sources. The video content may be associated with metadata identifying items included within the video content. A video player may be provided which enables video content to be displayed on a user terminal, and a control may be provided enabling the user to quickly navigate to specific portions of the video content. A viewer of the video content may, in turn, author and provide additional video content. The video player may be embeddable.

Abstract: Uses media, for example audio, video or text performances that were integrated into an online community for feedback determinative of outcome, for digital distribution. Apportions compensation for a selected artist from revenue that may be generated through one or any combination of advertisement, services associated with artist's performance, and media sales. The media may include singing, instrumental music, rhythmic music, videos, and writings.

Abstract: Uses media, for example audio, video or text performances that were integrated into an online community for feedback determinative of outcome, for digital distribution. Apportions compensation for a selected artist from revenue that may be generated through one or any combination of advertisement, services associated with artist's performance, and media sales. The media may include singing, instrumental music, rhythmic music, videos, and writings.

Abstract: Methods and systems for content aggregation and distribution are described. Video content may be received from a plurality of sources. The video content may be associated with metadata identifying items included within the video content. A video player may be provided which enables video content to be displayed on a user terminal, and a control may be provided enabling the user to quickly navigate to specific portions of the video content. A viewer of the video content may, in turn, author and provide additional video content. The video player may be embeddable.

Abstract: A system and method for ranking media. Embodiments enable presenting media in a first venue, obtaining feedback from at least one user and providing an indication whether to present the media in a second venue. The media may be audio, video, and/or text or any combination thereof. The first venue for example may be the Internet or an Internet online community. The second venue may for example be television (cable, broadcast or a DVD variant) or radio. The media may be presented in the first venue and feedback is obtained in any manner, for example via the first venue or over any other medium such as by phone, computer or in any other way. The feedback for example may be based solely on the media or in relation to other media presented. The indication may be provided as to whether to present the media in a second venue.

Abstract: A system and method for ranking media. Embodiments enable presenting media in a first venue, obtaining feedback from at least one user and providing an indication whether to present the media in a second venue. The media may be audio, video, and/or text or any combination thereof. The first venue for example may be the Internet or an Internet online community. The second venue may for example be television (cable, broadcast or a DVD variant) or radio. The media may be presented in the first venue and feedback is obtained in any manner, for example via the first venue or over any other medium such as by phone, computer or in any other way. The feedback for example may be based solely on the media or in relation to other media presented. The indication may be provided as to whether to present the media in a second venue.

Abstract: Uses a telecommunications device/computer as an open microphone for collecting media, for example audio, video or text performances that are then integrated into an online community for feedback/judging. The media may include singing, instrumental music, rhythmic music, videos, writings. The performances may also be made available as ring tones. Allows for a server to accept a call/IP connection from an artist, accept payment for a number of recording minutes, provide a genre list (e.g., singing, band, DJ, beat makers), accept selection of a genre and record a performance. Furthermore, the server may also be configured to play, transfer or email a performance, for example as directed from a website or telecommunications device. The media may be judged and/or ranked by members of the community. Recording time may be monitored and a charge levied for submission of the performance. Server may play, download or email the performance.

Abstract: Uses a telecommunications device/computer as an open microphone for collecting media, for example audio, video or text performances that are then integrated into an online community for feedback/judging. The media may include singing, instrumental music, rhythmic music, videos, writings. The performances may also be made available as ring tones. Allows for a server to accept a call/IP connection from an artist, accept payment for a number of recording minutes, provide a genre list (e.g., singing, band, DJ, beat makers), accept selection of a genre and record a performance. Furthermore, the server may also be configured to play, transfer or email a performance, for example as directed from a website or telecommunications device. The media may be judged and/or ranked by members of the community. Recording time may be monitored and a charge levied for submission of the performance. Server may play, download or email the performance.

Abstract: Uses media, for example audio, video or text performances that were integrated into an online community for feedback determinative of outcome, for digital distribution. Apportions compensation for a selected artist from revenue that may be generated through one or any combination of advertisement, services associated with artist's performance, and media sales. The media may include singing, instrumental music, rhythmic music, videos, and writings.