Abstract: A media system that is accessible over a network, which includes a user interface module implemented by a server computer and accessible by a plurality of user computers operated by a plurality of users over the network and is operative to respond to user requests for web pages or other selections of content, where user inputs of one or more collections can be obtained.

Abstract: Systems and methods for hosting and/or interacting with a social network use a set of postings. Individual postings include a question and may include a set of selectable answers to the question. Users provide their response to the question in a posting. Users can see the answers of other users in their social network and others that are on the platform to the same question. Users can provide predictions for particular users in their social network or for others on the platform, and vice versa.

Abstract: A media system that is accessible over a network, which includes a user interface module implemented by a server computer and accessible by a plurality of user computers operated by a plurality of users over the network and is operative to respond to user requests for web pages or other selections of content, where user inputs of one or more collections can be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention includes devices and related systems and methods for securing accessories to a mobile electronic device. In one embodiment, a device and system for attaching a decorative accessory to a mobile phone is provided. The device and system comprise of a connector base sized to fit the audio jack of a mobile phone and an attachment platform for one or more decorative or functional accessories that is removably attached to the connector base. In one aspect of at least one embodiment, the connector base is comprised of a continuous shaft with two ends and attached near one end to a pin which inserts into the audio jack. In one aspect of at least one embodiment, the attachment platform is comprised of a clip, pivot assembly and shoulder on which the accessory resides.

Abstract: A notification method in a computer database system includes receiving a notification instruction from an owner associated with a search listing stored in the computer database system, monitoring conditions specified by the notification instruction for the search listing, and sending a notification to the owner upon detection of a changed condition of the search listing.

Abstract: A method and system for improving the efficiency of a database processing system for evaluating candidate data items representing search listings that are submitted for inclusion into a search engine database. Candidate search listings are automatically assessed for quality, style, and relevance to evaluate risk of unfavorable reception by a user and of potential exposure volume. Search listings which are higher-risk or higher-volume are routed through manual editorial review while lower-risk, lower-volume search listings are routed for immediate inclusion in the search database without manual editorial evaluation. Accordingly, human editorial efforts can be devoted to manual review of high-risk or high-volume search listings while efficiency is simultaneously improved in the processing system as a whole.

Abstract: A system and method of generating an ordered search list via a search engine by determining various account balances to determine where a search listing will appear, if at all, in a search results list. If a web site advertiser's account is below a threshold, the search listing associated with the advertiser will not appear in the search list. Various balances may be used. Some of the balances may be closer to real-time balances and others may be more accurate, for example by removing certain event charges that were later determined to be non-chargeable. By using and monitoring the various account balances, the search engine prevents over-delivery of advertising through search result listings and possible over-billing of the advertisers.

Abstract: A system for advertisers to efficiently manage their search listings in placement database search system includes grouping means for managing multiple categories for the search listings and query means for searching search listings. The system further includes quick-fill means for modifying an attribute in plurality of search listings by specifying the modification at single location.

Abstract: A method and system for improving the efficiency of a database processing system for evaluating candidate data items representing search listings that are submitted for inclusion into a search engine database. Candidate search listings are automatically assessed for quality, style, and relevance to evaluate risk of unfavorable reception by a user and of potential exposure volume. Search listings which are higher-risk or higher-volume are routed through manual editorial review while lower-risk, lower-volume search listings are routed for immediate inclusion in the search database without manual editorial evaluation. Accordingly, human editorial efforts can be devoted to manual review of high-risk or high-volume search listings while efficiency is simultaneously improved in the processing system as a whole.

Abstract: A system and method for improving the relevance of search results given by, and favorable user experience with, a search engine by automatically detecting and removing search listings which are unusually infrequently selected by users from among other search listings. Data representing presentation of individual search listings as part of search results and data representing selection of such search listing by a user are accumulated and analyzed to evaluate performance of the search listing. Rates of selection of search listings are compared to rates of selections of search listings in similar and different positions within search results sets. Search listings with unusually low selection rates are marked from removal from the search database and/or are demoted from generalizing matching mechanisms to more specific matching mechanisms. Parameters of the accumulation and performance evaluation are adjusted according to the search volume of the search listing.

Abstract: A system and method for improving the relevance of search results given by, and favorable user experience with, a search engine by automatically detecting and removing search listings which are unusually infrequently selected by users from among other search listings. Data representing presentation of individual search listings as part of search results and data representing selection of such search listing by a user are accumulated and analyzed to evaluate performance of the search listing. Rates of selection of search listings are compared to rates of selections of search listings in similar and different positions within search results sets. Search listings with unusually low selection rates are marked from removal from the search database. An owner of the search listing can be provided with an opportunity to modify the search listing and the modified search listing is similarly monitored for low performance.

Abstract: A method and system for improving the efficiency of a database processing system for evaluating candidate data items representing search listings that are submitted for inclusion into a search engine database. Candidate search listings are automatically assessed for quality, style, and relevance to evaluate risk of unfavorable reception by a user and of potential exposure volume. Search listings which are higher-risk or higher-volume are routed through manual editorial review while lower-risk, lower-volume search listings are routed for immediate inclusion in the search database without manual editorial evaluation. Accordingly, human editorial efforts can be devoted to manual review of high-risk or high-volume search listings while efficiency is simultaneously improved in the processing system as a whole.