REQUESTING AND TRANSMITTING DATA FOR RELATED ACCOUNTS

Systems and methods for efficiently and securely requesting and receiving, from a remote service, data for multiple accounts associated with the same device or application. In one example, a client device is configured to request application data for all accounts associated with the device or application installation using a single remote procedure call, rather than requiring separate calls for each account, and to do so by providing a single identifier rather than including identifiers specific to each associated account. The remote service is further configured to return the requested information in a manner that obfuscates the account identifiers and thus limits their potential use if the communication is intercepted, such that the application data can be efficiently transmitted together even where security or other concerns would otherwise dictate that separate transmissions should be made for each account.

Method of processsing a roll of exposed photographic film containing photographic images into corresponding digital images and then distributing visual prints produced from the digital images

This invention is directed to a method of processing at least one digital image of at least one photographic image and distributing at least one visual print produced from the at least one digital image. The method includes the steps of storing at least one digital image of at least one photographic image on at least one image server at a first location. Selective authorized access to the at least one digital image of the at least one photographic image from a second location is then facilitated. Orders are received for at least one visual print of the at least one photographic image from the second location. Based upon the orders, at least one visual image is produced from the stored digital image at the first location in response to the at least one order.

Method of processing a roll of exposed photographic film containing photographic images into corresponding digital images and then distributing visual prints produced from the digital images

This invention is directed to a method of processing at least one digital image of at least one photographic image and distributing at least one visual print produced from the at least one digital image. The method includes the steps of storing at least one digital image of at least one photographic image on at least one image server at a first location. Selective authorized access to the at least one digital image of the at least one photographic image from a second location is then facilitated. Orders are received for at least one visual print of the at least one photographic image from the second location. Based upon the orders, at least one visual image is produced from the stored digital image at the first location in response to the at least one order.

Multi-user interactive virtual environment including broadcast content and enhanced social layer content

A system and method for providing interactive graphical and multi-media connectivity between a plurality of users, especially in the context of shared content. In aspects, the users are placed into common virtual rooms or virtual interactive environments to permit sharing of content and chat between the individuals in a same virtual interactive environment. Participating users can thereby exchange social layer content as an enhanced content layer beyond a common broadcast content they are experiencing together. Other features and associated functions are also described.

Requesting and transmitting data for related accounts

Systems and methods for efficiently and securely requesting and receiving, from a remote service, data for multiple accounts associated with the same device or application. In one example, a client device is configured to request application data for all accounts associated with the device or application installation using a single remote procedure call, rather than requiring separate calls for each account, and to do so by providing a single identifier rather than including identifiers specific to each associated account. The remote service is further configured to return the requested information in a manner that obfuscates the account identifiers and thus limits their potential use if the communication is intercepted, such that the application data can be efficiently transmitted together even where security or other concerns would otherwise dictate that separate transmissions should be made for each account.

Multi-user interactive virtual environment including broadcast content and enhanced social layer content

A system and method for providing interactive graphical and multi-media connectivity between a plurality of users, especially in the context of shared content. In aspects, the users are placed into common virtual rooms or virtual interactive environments to permit sharing of content and chat between the individuals in a same virtual interactive environment. Participating users can thereby exchange social layer content as an enhanced content layer beyond a common broadcast content they are experiencing together. Other features and associated functions are also described.

Method of processing a roll of exposed photographic film containing photographic images into corresponding digital images and then distributing visual prints produced from the digital images

This invention is directed to a method of processing at least one digital image of at least one photographic image and distributing at least one visual print produced from the at least one digital image. The method includes the steps of storing at least one digital image of at least one photographic image on at least one image server at a first location. Selective authorized access to the at least one digital image of the at least one photographic image from a second location is then facilitated. Orders are received for at least one visual print or the at least one photographic image from the second location. Based upon the orders at least one visual image is produced from the stored digital image at the first location in response to the at least one order.

REQUESTING AND TRANSMITTING DATA FOR RELATED ACCOUNTS

Systems and methods for efficiently and securely requesting and receiving, from a remote service, data for multiple accounts associated with the same device or application. In one example, a client device is configured to request application data for all accounts associated with the device or application installation using a single remote procedure call, rather than requiring separate calls for each account, and to do so by providing a single identifier rather than including identifiers specific to each associated account. The remote service is further configured to return the requested information in a manner that obfuscates the account identifiers and thus limits their potential use if the communication is intercepted, such that the application data can be efficiently transmitted together even where security or other concerns would otherwise dictate that separate transmissions should be made for each account.

Multi-User Interactive Virtual Environment Including Broadcast Content and Enhanced Social Layer Content

A system and method for providing interactive graphical and multi-media connectivity between a plurality of users, especially in the context of shared content. In aspects, the users are placed into common virtual rooms or virtual interactive environments to permit sharing of content and chat between the individuals in a same virtual interactive environment. Participating users can thereby exchange social layer content as an enhanced content layer beyond a common broadcast content they are experiencing together. Other features and associated functions are also described. 1. A method for delivering content to a client device , comprising:installing an executable code extension on a network-connected client device running a browser capable of browsing content and generating a browser output on said client;generating a uniform resource locator (URL) including data containing a link to browsable content accessible by said browser over a network connection;embedding in said URL additional data identifying a source of enhanced content accessible through said executable code extension, said enhanced content providing dynamic interactive connectivity between said network-connected client device and at least one other network-connected device; andoverlaying said enhanced content over said browser output on said client device.2. The method of claim 1 , said URL comprising two separate parts claim 1 , a first part claim 1 , adapted for use with said browser claim 1 , containing said link to a browsable content site and a second part claim 1 , configured for use with said executable code extension claim 1 , containing a key to a communication session to be established between said client device and said at least one other network-connected device.3. The method of claim 1 , further providing enhanced content viewable simultaneously on said client device and said at least one other network-connected device so that the at least two such devices permit simultaneous shared enhanced ...

Multi-User Interactive Virtual Environment Including Broadcast Content and Enhanced Social Layer Content

A system and method for providing interactive graphical and multi-media connectivity between a plurality of users, especially in the context of shared content. In aspects, the users are placed into common virtual rooms or virtual interactive environments to permit sharing of content and chat between the individuals in a same virtual interactive environment. Participating users can thereby exchange social layer content as an enhanced content layer beyond a common broadcast content they are experiencing together. Other features and associated functions are also described. 1. A system for sharing interactive virtual environments , comprising:a conference management server adapted and programmed to couple to a plurality of conferenced client endpoint devices over a communication network;a user database of registered users accessible by the conference management server the user database containing information about each of a plurality of registered users of the system;a broadcast content server delivering broadcast media content created by a publisher of the broadcast media content;an application program interface installed on each of the plurality of conferenced client endpoint devices permitting connection of said client endpoint devices to said conference management server and permitting exchange of enhanced social layer content among the client endpoint devices corresponding to and relating to the broadcast media content.2. The system of claim 1 , said broadcast content server comprising a Web server.3. The system of claim 1 , said broadcast content server comprising a cable network content server.4. The system of claim 1 , said broadcast content server comprising a satellite broadcaster.5. The system of claim 1 , said social layer including live video streams depicting users of said database and said live video streams being provided by a video camera of said client endpoint devices.6. The system of claim 1 , said broadcast content and said enhanced social layer ...

Multi-User Interactive Virtual Environment System and Method

A system and method for providing interactive graphical and multi-media connectivity between a plurality of users, especially in the context of shared content. In aspects, the users are placed into common virtual rooms or virtual interactive environments to permit sharing of content and chat between the individuals in a same virtual interactive environment. A common theme or subject of interest can be a basis for creating one or more virtual interactive environments or virtual rooms that users may be placed into or move between. Other features and associated functions are also described. 1. A method for processing information in a network , comprising:registering a plurality of users in a user registry by storing respective user data of said users into a first data store;identifying a theme or event of interest to at least a subset of said users;establishing a first network-accessible virtual interactive environment, having a first purpose relating to said theme or event, comprising storing first environment data and first purpose data in a second data store;permitting said one or more of said subset of users to join said first environment over said network and share virtual interactive experiences therein;dynamically creating a second network-accessible virtual interactive environment associated with said first environment and logically linked thereto in said network, including storing second environment data and second purpose data in said second data store; andpermitting one or more of said subset of users to join said second environment based on one or more criteria including criteria relating to said user data and criteria based on said theme or event.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising tracking identities and actions of tracked users sharing experiences in said first environment and users sharing experiences in said second environment.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising rejecting a tracked user from said first or second environments as a ...

Method of processing a roll of exposed photographic film containing photographic images into corresponding digital images and then distributing visual prints produced from the digital images

This invention is directed to a method of processing at least one digital image of at least one photographic image and distributing at least one visual print produced from the at least one digital image. The method includes the steps of storing at least one digital image of at least one photographic image on at least one image server at a first location. Selective authorized access to the at least one digital image of the at least one photographic image from a second location is then facilitated. Orders are received for at least one visual print of the at least one photographic image from the second location. Based upon the orders, at least one visual image is produced from the stored digital image at the first location in response to the at least one order.

Multi-user interactive virtual environment system and method

A system and method for providing interactive graphical and multi-media connectivity between a plurality of users, especially in the context of shared content. In aspects, the users are placed into common virtual rooms or virtual interactive environments to permit sharing of content and chat between the individuals in a same virtual interactive environment. A common theme or subject of interest can be a basis for creating one or more virtual interactive environments or virtual rooms that users may be placed into or move between. Other features and associated functions are also described.

Multi-user interactive virtual environment system and method

A system and method for providing interactive graphical and multi-media connectivity between a plurality of users, especially in the context of shared content. In aspects, the users are placed into common virtual rooms or virtual interactive environments to permit sharing of content and chat between the individuals in a same virtual interactive environment. A common theme or subject of interest can be a basis for creating one or more virtual interactive environments or virtual rooms that users may be placed into or move between. Other features and associated functions are also described.

Method of processing a roll of photographic film and distributing visual prints

This invention is directed to a method of processing at least one digital image of at least one photographic image and distributing at least one visual print produced from the at least one digital image. The method includes the steps of storing at least one digital image of at least one photographic image on at least one image server at a first location. Selective authorized access to the at least one digital image of the at least one photographic image from a second location is then facilitated. Orders are received for at least one visual print of the at least one photographic image from the second location. Based upon the orders at least one visual image is produced from the stored digital image at the first location in response to the at least one order.

Requesting and transmitting data for related accounts

Systems and methods for efficiently and securely requesting and receiving, from a remote service (140, 160), data for multiple accounts associated with the same device or application. In one example, a client device (100) is configured to request application data for all accounts (112) associated with the device or application installation (110) using a single remote procedure call, rather than requiring separate calls for each account, and to do so by providing a single identifier rather than including identifiers specific to each associated account (202). The remote service is further configured to return the requested information in a manner that obfuscates the account identifiers and thus limits their potential use if the communication is intercepted, such that the application data can be efficiently transmitted together even where security or other concerns would otherwise dictate that separate transmissions should be made for each account (302-308).

Requesting and transmitting data for related accounts

Requesting and transmitting data for related accounts

Systems and methods for efficiently and securely requesting and receiving, from a remote service (140, 160), data for multiple accounts associated with the same device or application. In one example, a client device (100) is configured to request application data for all accounts (112) associated with the device or application installation (110) using a single remote procedure call, rather than requiring separate calls for each account, and to do so by providing a single identifier rather than including identifiers specific to each associated account (202). The remote service is further configured to return the requested information in a manner that obfuscates the account identifiers and thus limits their potential use if the communication is intercepted, such that the application data can be efficiently transmitted together even where security or other concerns would otherwise dictate that separate transmissions should be made for each account (302-308).

Requesting and transmitting data for related accounts

Systems and methods for efficiently and securely requesting and receiving, from a remote service (140, 160), data for multiple accounts associated with the same device or application. In one example, a client device (100) is configured to request application data for all accounts (112) associated with the device or application installation (110) using a single remote procedure call, rather than requiring separate calls for each account, and to do so by providing a single identifier rather than including identifiers specific to each associated account (202). The remote service is further configured to return the requested information in a manner that obfuscates the account identifiers and thus limits their potential use if the communication is intercepted, such that the application data can be efficiently transmitted together even where security or other concerns would otherwise dictate that separate transmissions should be made for each account (302-308).

Monitoring apparatus for large scale systems

An apparatus monitors large-scale computer systems and exists as a physical entity separate from the computer system administrator's monitor The apparatus includes a plurality of interface elements (106) and a plurality of interface holders (116). The interface elements (106) can be cubes equipped with a liquid crystal display (LCD) and with light emitting diodes (LEDs) which provide a user with system information. The interface holders (116) can be locations on a tray, including a main area (110), a context area (112), and an aggregate area (114).

Monitoring apparatus for large scale systems

An apparatus monitors large-scale computer systems and exists as a physical entity separate from the computer system administrator's monitor The apparatus includes a plurality of interface elements (106) and a plurality of interface holders (116). The interface elements (106) can be cubes equipped with a liquid crystal display (LCD) and with light emitting diodes (LEDs) which provide a user with system information. The interface holders (116) can be locations on a tray, including a main area (110), a context area (112), and an aggregate area (114).