Abstract: In a first embodiment of the invention, the method includes: from a first source, receiving content data corresponding to a media work; receiving segment parameters from an input device; deriving data corresponding to a media segment of the media work based on the segment parameters; and sending the derived data to a second source.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention, the method includes: providing metadata for a media work including a first entry that corresponds to a first preview of the media work and a second entry that corresponds to a second preview of the media work; accepting a first input from a user; selecting for the user a preview of the media work amongst the first preview and the second preview based on the first user input and the metadata; and transmitting the selected preview to the user.

Abstract: A sterile, self-contained, disposable apparatus used for heating and applying solution to the distal end of endoscopes as well as an endoscopic lens protector. The heating mechanism is chemical, electrical or a combination of both. Further the apparatus serves as a self sealing container for the storage and application of anti-fog solution. By placing the apparatus over the distal scope prior to surgery, the scope is protected from damage from other instruments or trays. At the same time the distal lens is submerged in the warm anti-fog solution and it is uniformly and completely coated. Heat is transferred to the instrument from the solution in one example to act as an important and additional measure to prevent fogging of the lens. By heating the solution and the instrument, the drastic temperature difference between the interior of the body (98.6) and the instrument is eliminated. This inhibits the condensation of moisture, which always occurs upon inserting the cool scope inside the warm body.

Abstract: An apparatus which is self-contained, disposable, utilized for protecting the distal lens of endoscopes. The apparatus is sterile and is used as a holder or as an anti-fog solution applicator for the scope while protecting it from impact with a shock absorbent outer housing. A new method for protecting endoscopes by placing an inexpensive sterile protective cover over the distal lens of the endoscope which entails, placing the protector over the distal lens prior to medical procedure, protective cover is used intermittently and repeatedly during the medical procedure when the scope is not in use. Finally, at the end of the medical procedure the protective cover is placed over the distal lens and not removed until the scope reaches the area where it will be cleaned and sterilized. By protecting the scope prior to, during and after a medical procedure, endoscope repairs are reduced thereby saving hospitals money.

Abstract: An apparatus which is self-contained, disposable, and heated utilized for maintaining and heating sterile solutions during medical procedures. The heating mechanism is chemical, electrical or a combination of both. Further the apparatus serves as a self sealing container for the application of solution. Sterile solutions such as special surgical adhesives thrombolytic or temperature specific drugs can be repeatedly heated and used during medical procedures. The apparatus also serves as method to maintain solutions sterile and heated for long periods of time during medical procedures. Another purpose of the invention is to have the distill end of the scope uniformly and completely coated by submerging it into the solution within the apparatus. Heat is transferred from the solution to the instrument in one example to act as an additional measure to prevent fogging of the lens. This apparatus is ideal for operations where the instrument is used intermittently and repeatedly.