Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses are provided, which may be implemented using an optical disc and a data access device such as, e.g., an optical disc player device. The optical disc may include content information, such as, video data, audio data, and advertisement data. The advertisement data may be associated with at least one product and/or service that is not adapted for use by the optical disc player device. The optical disc may include instructional information to adapt the optical disc player device to access user input data identifying user contact information and at least one advertisement selection, and to initiate transmission of an information request associated with at least one product and/or service associated with advertisement selection and/or advertisement data. The information request may include user contact information and may be adapted for use by at least one information delivery system which may initiate subsequent user contact without using the optical disc player device.
Abstract:
A camera-projector assembly (200) for viewing captured images in a near-view mode and in a distal-view projection mode. The assembly (200) includes a camera housing (202) and an image capture assembly (110) within the housing (202) collecting image data (119). The camera-projector assembly (200) includes a projection assembly (204) mounted on the camera housing (202) that includes a projection lens (208) and a projection light source (222). A transmissive display (206) such as an LCD is provided external to the camera housing (202) and adapted to be positionable in a first position proximate to the camera housing (202) and in a second position between the projection lens (208) and light source (222). The transmissive display (206) is positionable against an external surface of the camera housing (202) when it is in the first position and at least partially spaced apart from the external surface in the second position. The transmissive display (206) may be rotated or slid from the first to the second position on the camera housing (202).
Abstract:
An interactive computerized game system including a visual display (302), one or more user input devices (308), and a processor (306) executing software that interacts with the display (302) and input device(s) (308) is disclosed. The software displays images of avatars (404). At least one of the user input devices is a touchscreen (304). During gameplay, the gameplayer may touch the touchscreen (304) to provide input. An animation is displayed in response to user input matching a predefined input.
Abstract:
Techniques that enable automated processing of news content. A client device receives news content and configures a message for processing by a server. A user of the client device can assign one or more processing attributes to the news content such as scheduling, formatting, or delivery attributes. A message with the news content and assigned attributes is configured according to a predetermined format and transmitted to the server. The server receives the message and may automatically process the news content based upon information contained in the message. Output from the server may be distributed for use at one or more newsrooms.
Abstract:
A container (100) for creating a multi-dimensional visual display or illusion. The container (100) includes sidewall (112) and a visual display assembly (120) mounted on an exterior surface of the sidewall (112). The display assembly (120) may be provided in one or more labels attached to the exterior surface and includes a reflective surface (128) attached to a rear portion (116) of the sidewall (112). A primary image (129) is positioned between the reflective surface (128) and exterior surface of the sidewall (112). The sidewall (112) is curved and the reflective surface (128) and primary image (129) are mounted to conform to this curved shape. A framing element (130) is provided on a front portion (114) of the sidewall (112) with background images (144) on an inward facing surface (140). The framing element (130) includes a view port (138) providing a line of sight through the container (100) onto the primary image (129) and reflective surface (128), which reflects the background images (144) to the viewer so as to appear behind the primary image (129).
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to toy figures, corresponding play sets and play set accessories. In particular, the toy figures have a body portion comprising at least two articulated appendages and a magnetic base portion disposed at the bottom of the body portion, wherein the magnetic base portion has a distinct shape permitting the magnetic base portion to be detachably coupled with a recess of compatible shape. Additionally, corresponding play set and play set accessories can have magnetic, distinctly shaped recesses for receiving the particular distinctly shaped base of the toy figure. Thus, the magnetic base portion and the recess of a play set or play set accessory have essentially the same distinct shape.
Abstract:
An interactive animation environment. The interactive animation environment includes at least one user-controlled object (188), and the animation method for providing this environment includes determining a position of the user-controlled object (170), defining a plurality of regions about the position (172), detecting a user input to move the position of the user-controlled object (176), associating the detected user input to move the position of the user-controlled object (188) with a region in the direction of movement (178), and providing (180) an animation (134) of the user-controlled object (188) associated with the mapped region. A system and controller (128) for implementing the method is also disclosed. A computer program and computer program product for implementing the invention is further disclosed.
Abstract:
A system and method of simulating interaction with television broadcasts using a mobile phone is disclosed. Messages are received by a mobile phone having software configured to interpret the messages and display the information contained in the message appropriately on the mobile phone display. By utilizing the mobile phone keypad, a user can respond to questions, or other information received by the phone relating to the broadcast. The messages are received in synchronization with a television broadcast such that the user can "interact" with the television broadcast.
Abstract:
An insurance program is provided for a portable media player wherein such player has media content or data downloaded thereon. The program provides for the replacement of such stored media or data due to loss of data, corrupted or missing files, etc. Such program is specific to the player and may also be programmed to upgrade such media or compensate the owner for the loss of such media.
Abstract:
The subject matter disclosed herein relates to authenticating an identity of users desiring access to an application program and determining whether an authenticated user is authorized to access one or more aspects of the application program.