Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for facilitating transcription and captioning of multi-media content are presented. The method, system, and apparatus include automatic multi-media analysis operations that produce information which is presented to an operator as suggestions for spoken words, spoken word timing, caption segmentation, caption playback timing, caption mark-up such as non-spoken cues or speaker identification, caption formatting, and caption placement. Spoken word suggestions are primarily created through an automatic speech recognition operation, but may be enhanced by leveraging other elements of the multi-media content, such as correlated text and imagery by using text extracted with an optical character recognition operation. Also included is an operator interface that allows the operator to efficiently correct any of the aforementioned suggestions.

Abstract: An automated system, device, computer program product, and method of selectively recording media data generated during a round-table meeting is provided. In the system, one or more media devices capture media data and generate three or more concurrent media inputs having various formats from the captured media data. One or more connection devices connect the one or more media devices to a recorder. The recorder receives the three or more concurrent media inputs, selects three or more of the received media inputs to record to a memory, encodes any of the selected three or more media inputs to form a media stream if the selected media input is not in a media stream format, and records the selected media streams to the memory. Additionally, the recorder may synchronize, index, and/or time stamp the selected three or more media streams before the media streams are recorded to the memory. The recorder further may enable one or more of the media devices for use by a consumer.

Abstract: The system and method herein capture, analyze, manage, and access disparate types and sources of media, biometric, and database information. The system and method build a unified and intelligent time-based view of individuals, regardless of data source or type. This view is possible by capturing media, biometric, and database information; processing that multi-modal information to extract, analyze and quickly sort through large volumes of digital information; and providing a user interface that can be configured to retrieve, view, manage, compare, and annotate captured information and analysis.

Abstract: A single use disposable esophageal electrode structure is formed with a planar sheet body member. The body member carries a plurality of spaced-apart conductive electrode members. A temperature sensor can also be carried on the body member. A layer of adhesive on the body member can be used to affix it to an esophageal probe. A plurality of conducting members is coupled to the body member. Each of the conducting members is in turn coupled to a respective one of the electrodes. A free end of the conducting members carries an electrical connector for connection to other electrical units.

Abstract: A single use disposable esophageal electrode structure is formed with a planar sheet body member. The body member carries a plurality of spaced-apart conductive electrode members. A temperature sensor can also be carried on the body member. A layer of adhesive on the body member can be used to affix it to an esophageal probe. A plurality of conducting members is coupled to the body member. Each of the conducting members is in turn coupled to a respective one of the electrodes. A free end of the conducting members carries an electrical connector for connection to other electrical units.