Abstract:
Communication between a game console having a communication port and a portable device is facilitated by determining that a portable device has been directly connected to the communication port, determining the protocol associated with the portable device, and communicating with the portable device using a driver associated with the determined protocol. An ancillary application may handle the communication between the game console and the portable device while a game or entertainment application executes concurrently on the game console. The game application may execute in a reserved predetermined amount of hardware resources of the game console while the ancillary application may execute concurrently using the remaining hardware resources.
Abstract:
A turbine bucket and wheelpost assembly reduces the number of buckets in at least one of the stages of the turbine from 92 to 60 while reducing stresses at the assembly points of the buckets and wheelposts. The buckets and wheelposts being formed with complementary fillets and tangs that provide for the insertion of the bucket into the broach slot between two wheelposts. The angles of the tang surfaces on both the bucket and wheelpost range from 50° to 57°. The upper surface of the wheelpost is scalloped to reduce weight and the tangs and fillets of both the bucket and wheelpost are formed from curved and straight surfaces to reduce stresses on the assembly.
Abstract:
A system and method for enabling users and developers to store data on a number of different types of local and remote devices connected to a multimedia console or a gaming console. The range of available storage devices creates issues that are addressed to avoid apparent inconsistencies in storage performance (e.g. latency). A consistent method of reading and writing data is provided such that end users and developers do not have to be concerned with restrictions and limitations inherent to various devices.
Abstract:
An adapter module used to convert optical signals to electrical signals or electrical signals to optical signals utilizing a “C” shaped retaining clip to secure the adapter module housing together. The retaining clips are used in place of screws, rivets or snap fits and provide an easy and simple way to assembled adapter modules. The retaining clips require no additional structure thereby minimizing the overall size of the adapter module
Abstract:
A shielded housing that provides a shield to a circuit board connector of the SFP-style includes a conductive body that encompasses the connector. The housing has an opening that defines an entrance of the housing through which an opposing mating connector may be inserted. The housing also includes a pair of engagement tabs that are bent inwardly of the housing at an angle thereto and these tabs engage openings formed in a shell of a plug connector that mates with the SFP-style connector. The tabs rest in the openings and may be released by way of latching mechanism that is part of the plug connector. This mechanism includes a handle and two arms that extend lengthwise. The arms end in cam portions that contact and lift the engagement ends out of the plug connector shell openings to unlatch the plug connector from the SFP-style connector.
Abstract:
The OneRez “Prove Your Local” Travel Platform enables travel suppliers to offer discounted or specialized rates to customers who have self-certified that they reside within a geographical distance set by the Travel Supplier or by OneRez on the system. Customers self-certify at the OneRez web site demonstrating the location of their primary residence, and obtain a Local Membership Identification—enabling them to book travel products at the specified local rate from participating travel suppliers.
Abstract:
The system and its methods includes at least one computer for reading and writing digital files, a local drive for file storage or ability to access network storage, the ability to record and playback digital audio media, a software interface and the software's associated database.The invention provides a software interface and methods, enabling access to audio files together with indexed storage of audio file digital assets, where digital assets are composed of any form of digital data. The software interface also includes unique methods to assist Users in the synchronization digital assets to audio events where an audio files digital assets are linked to time values relative to the length of the audio file. The software interface also includes unique audio playback methods allowing Users to scan audio data based on an audio files play length and/or play segments of an audio file based on selections made from an audio files' list of digital assets.
Abstract:
An electrical open-mouthed oven is provided to heat hollow hair rollers which contain a heat storage material. This material undergoes a change of state as the rollers are heated in the oven. It regains its original state upon cooling with the user''s hair wrapped around the rollers. At least a portion of each roller placed in the oven is adjacent a longitudinal strip heat sink which forms one internal wall of the oven. A graphite coated heating element is secured to the opposite surface of the heat sink and is covered with appropriate insulation. Layers of foam polyester insulation serve as internal oven walls on the opposite side, end and bottom of the oven. The foam insulation is enclosed within a shell which serves as a carrying case for the oven.