Abstract:
The present invention discloses a system and method for changing the state of a user interface (UI) element of a computer program visually marked on a physical object, through a touch action upon the object, among a plurality of objects on the interactive surface, each comprising a capacitance tab and a unique identification code. During runtime execution of the computer program, and in response to a touch action upon an object by an end-user, the interactive surface is configured to detect such touch action upon the object through an embedded capacitance sensor positioned under the object, and direct a sensory accessory to indicate a new state of the UI element marked on an object by exhibiting a new sensory pattern. The present invention offers enhanced interactivity between an end-user and a computer program mediated by physical objects.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a system and method to enable a capacitance sensor to further recognize a capacitive action on an object after the capacitance sensor has recognized the presence of the object. The system includes an object, an interactive surface embedded with a capacitance sensor, and a processor that is configured to continuously receive capacitance values from the capacitance sensor. After an object is placed on an interactive surface and within the detection range of the capacitance sensor, the processor is configured to deduce that a first significant change in capacitance value has occurred, and that an object has been placed on the interactive surface, based on one or more heuristics. And further, once an end-user touches the object, the processor is configured to deduce that a second significant change in capacitance value has occurred, and that the object has been touched by a finger, based on one or more heuristics. The present invention may be valuable for a variety of education, entertainment and productive applications by providing enhanced human machine interactivity through the manipulation of physical objects.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a system and method for construction of a spatial structure through the use of short-distance wireless communication means such as the infrared diode or pulse modulation. The system includes a plurality of objects, each object comprising multiple emitters and multiple receivers, each embedded near a surface of an object. Once a signal comprising information stored in multiple objects is received by the receiver of a particular object, a microprocessor is configured to derive the spatial relationship of these multiple objects relative to the particular object, and direct the information to be stored in its data storage means. A central processor receives information regarding the plurality of objects and derives a spatial structure formed by the plurality of objects. The present invention is useful in a variety of fields that require construction of a spatial structure. Example areas of applications are education, entertainment and productivity enhancement.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a system and accompanying method for interacting with a card marked with a user interface element on an interactive surface wherein, upon a capacitive action being performed on the card placed upon the interactive surface, a processor is configured to detect a change in capacitive coupling, and recognizes that a first parameter of a user interface element has been specified by a user.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a system and method to enable a capacitance sensor to further recognize a capacitive action on an object, after the object has been sensed by the capacitance sensor and switched the sensor to an “on” state. Upon an object having been sensed by a capacitance sensor and having switched the capacitance sensor to an “on” state, the system and method disclosed in the present invention allows the capturing of a capacitive action being performed to the object through a combination of sensor and wireless communication technology. The present invention may be valuable for a variety of education, entertainment and productive applications by providing enhanced human machine interactivity through the manipulation of physical objects.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a system and method for learning, composing, accessing and playing music. The system includes a plurality of physical objects each includes an identifier and assigned a music-related indicator. The system further includes an interactive surface configured to recognize the identifier and location information relative to the interactive surface of a physical object placed on top of the interactive surface. Upon a plurality of objects being placed on the interactive surface to form a structural pattern, the processor is configured to derive a music piece from the structural pattern.
Abstract:
A seawater desalinization device includes a container portion, a guiding pipe, a plug, a heat conduction cover, a switch, and a connecting pipe. The container portion defines a receiving chamber, a slot, and a through hole communicating with the receiving chamber. The guiding pipe is fixed on the container portion to communicating with the slot. The plug is detachably inserted into the guiding pipe. The heat conduction cover covers on the container portion and sealing the receiving chamber and the slot. The switch is assembled in the container portion to control open or close the through hole upon a seawater level in the container portion. The connecting pipe is inserted into the through hole and a seawater source.
Abstract:
A keyboard structure includes a housing having at least one post, a key assembly, and at least one connecting part. The key assembly includes a number of keypads and a keymat, the keymat defining a first through hole, a second through hole and a groove. The connecting part includes a ring, a protruding post and a connecting portion connecting the protruding post to the ring, the connecting part received in the first through hole, the second through hole and the groove, and then fixed on the keymat. The post passes through the key assembly and the ring coils around the post to connect the key assembly to the housing.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO194, PRO220, PRO241, PRO284, PRO331, PRO354, PRO355, PRO533, PRO541, PRO725, PRO937, PRO1014, PRO1120, PRO1182, PRO1325, PRO1382, PRO1410, PRO1555, PRO1556, PRO1760, PRO1787, PRO1868, PRO4326, PRO4332, PRO4346, PRO4400, PRO6003, PRO6094, PRO6244, PRO9820, PRO9828, PRO10274, PRO16090, PRO19644, PRO21340, PRO92165, PRO85143, PRO1124, PRO1026 or PRO23370 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities.
Abstract:
A mask includes a support member, a transparent main body, and a fixing member. The support member includes a main portion, a holding portion, and a resisting portion. The main portion includes a receiving portion mounted thereon for receiving exhaled or expelled material. The holding portion is integrally formed with the main portion. The holding portion extends away from the transparent main body. The resisting portion is positioned on the main portion. The transparent main body is fixed on the main portion. The fixing member is connected the main portion.