Abstract: A system and method for voice control of a media playback device is disclosed. The method includes receiving an instruction of a voice command, converting the voice command to text, transmitting the text command to the playback device, and having the playback device execute the command. An instruction may include a command to play a set of audio tracks, and the media playback device plays the set of audio tracks upon receiving the instruction.

Abstract: A system and method for voice control of a media playback device is disclosed. The method includes receiving an instruction of a voice command, converting the voice command to text, transmitting the text command to the playback device, and having the playback device execute the command. An instruction may include a command to play a set of audio tracks, and the media playback device plays the set of audio tracks upon receiving the instruction.

Abstract: A composition which is the reaction product of reactants comprising dimer fatty acid and/or trimer fatty acid, a mono-alcohol comprising at least 3 carbon atoms and a polyol comprising at least 2 hydroxyl groups. The composition comprises dimer fatty diester and/or trimer fatty trimester, and oligoester comprising more than one dimer fatty acid and/or trimer fatty acid residue. The invention also provides an emulsion comprising the composition, particularly in the form of a personal care product, a method of emulsifying using the composition and use of the composition as an emulsifier.

Abstract: A composition which is the reaction product of reactants comprising dimer fatty acid and/or trimer fatty acid, a mono-alcohol comprising at least 3 carbon atoms and a polyol comprising at least 2 hydroxyl groups. The composition comprises dimer fatty diester and/or trimer fatty trimester, and oligoester comprising more than one dimer fatty acid and/or trimer fatty acid residue. The invention also provides an emulsion comprising the composition, particularly in the form of a personal care product, a method of emulsifying using the composition and use of the composition as an emulsifier.

Abstract: A system and method that provides a hosted network video guide application. The guide application is provided as a service to web portals and other websites that wish to expose access to the video content available on a public network such as the Internet. The operation of the guide includes mechanisms for search application hosting and processes for content gathering. Video index information can be derived from random content owners, guide affiliates, proactively gathered public domain content, and proactively harvested video content from the network via a video spidering mechanism. The video index information can be collected and maintained in a hosted, centralized repository and made available via an application interface, which can be customized, to users of the network. The video spidering mechanism generates an index of each accessed video, and the index is committed to the guide repository along with the URL information of the video being indexed.

Abstract: A system and method for applying a database to video multimedia is disclosed. Certain embodiments provide media content owners the capability to exploit video processing capabilities using rich, interactive and compelling visual content on a network. Mechanisms of associating video with commerce offerings are provided. Video server and search server technologies are integrated with ad serving personalization agents to make the final presentations of content and advertising. Algorithms utilized by the system use a variety of techniques for making the final presentation decisions of which ads, with which content, are served to which user.

Abstract: Novel polyglycerol oligoesters derived from reaction of polyglycerol with a mixture of mono and diacids and also combinations of these novel polyglycerol oligoesters with known polyol monoesters, particularly known polyglycerol monoesters are disclosed. The use of these novel polyglycerol oligoesters and combination of esters as emulsifiers, solubilisers and/or thickeners especially in personal care formulations is also disclosed.

Abstract: An emulsion contains 50 to 90% by weight of an aqueous phase and 10 to 50% by weight of an oil phase containing 30 to 90% by weight of a diluent oil, and at least 10% by weight of at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid and/or derivative thereof. The emulsion has improved stability and/or organoleptic properties and can be used as a dietary supplement, particularly when packaged in a sachet or ‘stick shot’.

Abstract: An aircraft landing gear steering system comprising a turning member that is operably coupled to a landing gear leg through a harmonic drive mechanism. The landing gear steering system may be electrically driven. Additionally, the landing gear system has various advantages, including the provision of a safe failure mode should the harmonic drive mechanism fail.

Abstract: A system and method that provides a hosted network video guide application. The guide application is provided as a service to web portals and other websites that wish to expose access to the video content available on a public network such as the Internet. The operation of the guide includes mechanisms for search application hosting and processes for content gathering. Video index information can be derived from random content owners, guide affiliates, proactively gathered public domain content, and proactively harvested video content from the network via a video spidering mechanism. The video index information can be collected and maintained in a hosted, centralized repository and made available via an application interface, which can be customized, to users of the network. The video spidering mechanism generates an index of each accessed video, and the index is committed to the guide repository along with the URL information of the video being indexed.

Abstract: Novel polyglycerol oligoesters derived from reaction of polyglycerol with a mixture of mono and diacids and also combinations of these novel polyglycerol oligoesters with known polyol monoesters, particularly known polyglycerol monoesters are disclosed. The use of these novel polyglycerol oligoesters and combination of esters as emulsifiers, solubilisers and/or thickeners especially in personal care formulations is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method that provide media content owners the capability to achieve community building goals by exploiting video processing capabilities using rich, interactive and compelling media content on a network or Internet website. The system and method additionally provide website community building mechanisms to community members, thereby allowing the members to customize the actual community websites that many companies and website owners seek in order to enhance e-commerce revenue generation.

Abstract: A system and method for applying a database to video multimedia is disclosed. Certain embodiments provide media content owners the capability to exploit video processing capabilities using rich, interactive and compelling visual content on a network. Mechanisms of associating video with commerce offerings are provided. Video server and search server technologies are integrated with ad serving personalization agents to make the final presentations of content and advertising. Algorithms utilized by the system use a variety of techniques for making the final presentation decisions of which ads, with which content, are served to which user.

Abstract: A system and method for applying a database to video multimedia is disclosed. Certain embodiments provide media content owners the capability to exploit video processing capabilities using rich, interactive and compelling visual content on a network. Mechanisms of associating video with commerce offerings are provided. Video server and search server technologies are integrated with ad serving personalization agents to make the final presentations of content and advertising. Algorithms utilized by the system use a variety of techniques for making the final presentation decisions of which ads, with which content, are served to which user.

Abstract: A system and method for applying a database to video multimedia is disclosed. One embodiment provides media content owners the capability to exploit video processing capabilities using rich, interactive and compelling visual content on a network. Mechanisms of associating video with commerce offerings are provided. Video server and search server technologies are integrated with ad serving personalization agents to make the final presentations of content and advertising. Algorithms utilized by the system use a variety of techniques for making the final presentation decisions of which ads, with which content, served to which user.

Abstract: A system and method that provide media content owners the capability to achieve community building goals by exploiting video processing capabilities using rich, interactive and compelling media content on a network or Internet website. The system and method additionally provide website community building mechanisms to community members, thereby allowing the members to customize the actual community websites that many companies and website owners seek in order to enhance e-commerce revenue generation.

Abstract: A system and method that provide media content owners the capability to achieve community building goals by exploiting video processing capabilities using rich, interactive and compelling media content on a network or Internet website. The system and method additionally provide website community building mechanisms to community members, thereby allowing the members to customize the actual community websites that many companies and website owners seek in order to enhance e-commerce revenue generation.

Abstract: A system and method that provide a hosted application and associated services for encoding, indexing, publishing and searching video media to content owners on a public network. The system and method allow the user interface to be customized and injected into the content-owner's website using dynamic HTML and template-based presentation mechanisms, thereby greatly enhancing the website's branding, advertising, and community building capabilities.

Abstract: An aircraft landing gear steering system comprising a turning member that is operably coupled to a landing gear leg through a harmonic drive mechanism. The landing gear steering system may be electrically driven. Additionally, the landing gear system has various advantages, including the provision of a safe failure mode should the harmonic drive mechanism fail.

Abstract: An improved system for delivering propane or other consumable liquid to remotely located storage tanks including a novel combination of remote monitoring of customer tanks and an improved method of using the remote monitoring data to optimally schedule deliveries, improve safety, and more efficiently operate a propane dealership. More accurate and timely information concerning the status of customer tanks serves to improve operational efficiencies and increase safety. Data received from remote sensors can be collected and organized so that it is easily understood and utilized through the implementation of a user interface accessible via the Internet that allows the information to be presented in an efficient graphical and contextual fashion. Operational efficiencies can also be improved by taking historical propane usage for each tank, weather conditions, and projected fuel usage into account.