Abstract: Techniques for providing seamless offline access to web-based interactive activity may include determining a web-based interactive activity to be made available offline, and a set of content files corresponding to the web-based interactive activity. One or more content files from a content host can be synchronized to the communication device. A web browser on the communication device can be executed to launch the web-based interactive activity. When the communication device is determined to be offline, dynamic activity data for the web-based interactive activity stored in the web storage integrated with the web browser of the communication device can be synchronized from a web domain associated with the content host to a local domain of the communication device. The web-based interactive activity can then be accessed while offline using the dynamic activity data in the local domain of the web storage of the web browser of the communication device.

Abstract: An interactive globe device may include a base, a spherical globe rotatable around an axle mounted to the base, and a stylus for selecting locations on the spherical globe. The base may include an integrated display, and control buttons for switching the operating mode of the interactive globe device. The spherical globe may have dot patterns printed on its surface, and the stylus may include an optical sensor configured to detect the dot patterns on the spherical globe as locations being selected by the user. The interactive globe device may also include a processor to dynamically adjust mapping of the dot patterns into different regions based on the operating mode of the interactive globe device, determine which of the regions for the operating mode corresponds to a dot pattern detected by the stylus, and render interactive content on the integrated display based on the determined region.

Abstract: Techniques for providing seamless offline access to web-based interactive activity may include determining a web-based interactive activity to be made available offline, and a set of content files corresponding to the web-based interactive activity. One or more content files from a content host can be synchronized to the communication device. A web browser on the communication device can be executed to launch the web-based interactive activity. When the communication device is determined to be offline, dynamic activity data for the web-based interactive activity stored in the web storage integrated with the web browser of the communication device can be synchronized from a web domain associated with the content host to a local domain of the communication device. The web-based interactive activity can then be accessed while offline using the dynamic activity data in the local domain of the web storage of the web browser of the communication device.

Abstract: Techniques for providing seamless offline access to web-based interactive activity may include determining a web-based interactive activity to be made available offline, and a set of content files corresponding to the web-based interactive activity. One or more content files from a remote server can be synchronized to the client device. A web browser on the client device can be executed to launch the web-based interactive activity. When the client device is determined to be offline, dynamic activity data for the web-based interactive activity stored in the web storage integrated with the web browser of the client device can be synchronized from a web domain associated with the remote server to a local domain of the client device. The web-based interactive activity can then be accessed while offline using the dynamic activity data in the local domain of the web storage of the web browser of the client device.

Abstract: An interactive globe device may include a base, a spherical globe rotatable around an axle mounted to the base, and a stylus for selecting locations on the spherical globe. The base may include an integrated display, and control buttons for switching the operating mode of the interactive globe device. The spherical globe may have dot patterns printed on its surface, and the stylus may include an optical sensor configured to detect the dot patterns on the spherical globe as locations being selected by the user. The interactive globe device may also include a processor to dynamically adjust mapping of the dot patterns into different regions based on the operating mode of the interactive globe device, determine which of the regions for the operating mode corresponds to a dot pattern detected by the stylus, and render interactive content on the integrated display based on the determined region.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery pack can provide power to a device that also accepts at least one standard non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack may include a housing for housing at least one battery cell and recharging circuitry. The at least one battery cell and the recharging circuitry can be housed substantially within the housing. The recharging circuitry can be coupled with the at least one battery cell. The recharging circuitry can be configured to charge the at least one battery cell when the battery pack is inserted into the device that also accepts at least one non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack may further include a protection circuit coupled with the recharging circuitry.

Abstract: Once embodiment of the invention is directed to a method comprising receiving, at a computing device, image data from a camera, converting, by the computing device, the image data to a YUV color space, filtering, by the computing device, the converted image data based on intensity and a predetermined color to produce a filtered image, and determining, by the computing device, a location of light emitted from a controller from the filtered image.

Abstract: Techniques for providing seamless offline access to web-based interactive activity may include determining a web-based interactive activity to be made available offline, and a set of content files corresponding to the web-based interactive activity. One or more content files from a remote server can be synchronized to the client device. A web browser on the client device can be executed to launch the web-based interactive activity. When the client device is determined to be offline, dynamic activity data for the web-based interactive activity stored in the web storage integrated with the web browser of the client device can be synchronized from a web domain associated with the remote server to a local domain of the client device. The web-based interactive activity can then be accessed while offline using the dynamic activity data in the local domain of the web storage of the web browser of the client device.

Abstract: A learning apparatus can electronically provide content to a user via a display on the learning apparatus. The content can include stationary image elements and removable image elements at a plurality of locations on the display. When a user shakes the learning apparatus, the removable image elements may move away from the plurality of locations. The user can then select one or more image elements, and place them at locations on the display.

Abstract: A child-oriented browsing system is provided wherein the system is implemented using a piece of client software, executing on the computing device of a child, and a website/server that manages the client software and other functions of the child-oriented browsing system.

Abstract: A method for providing electronic content for a learning appliance is disclosed. The method includes selecting a learning appliance from a set of different learning appliances on a host site. The set of learning appliances is previously selected from a group of learning appliances. The electronic content package is received and is loaded into the learning appliance.

Abstract: A learning apparatus can electronically provide content to a user via a display on the learning apparatus. The content can include stationary image elements and removable image elements at a plurality of locations on the display. When a user shakes the learning apparatus, the removable image elements may move away from the plurality of locations. The user can then select one or more image elements, and place them at locations on the display.

Abstract: A method, a user interface, and an educational content server for assisting a user in learning using interactive learning appliances are disclosed. The performance information of the user, which may be in the form of a user log file in an interactive learning appliance, may be received at a server computer from a site where the user is present. The performance information and profile information can then be presented in the user interface and used to generate an electronic content package. The electronic content package can then be received and loaded into the interactive learning appliance.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method comprising electronically providing content to a user via a display on a learning apparatus wherein the content comprises a plurality of stationary image elements and a plurality of removable image elements at a plurality of locations on the display, detecting when a user shakes the learning apparatus, wherein the removable image elements move away from the plurality of locations, receiving an indication that one or more of the image elements has been selected by a user, and determining a location of placement of the one or more image elements by the user.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is directed to a rechargeable battery pack configured to provide power to a device that also accepts at least one standard non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery pack comprises a housing for housing at least one battery cell and recharging circuitry. The at least one battery cell and the recharging circuitry is be housed substantially within the housing. The recharging circuitry is coupled with the at least one battery cell. The recharging circuitry is configured to charge the at least one battery cell when the battery pack is inserted into the device that also accepts at least one non-rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery back further comprises a protection circuit coupled with the recharging circuitry.

Abstract: The system provides a method and apparatus for a parent or other custodian or guardian to monitor, filter, and approve of content to be accessed by a child or children on a network. In one embodiment, the system logs all activity on a network by a child and sends regular historical reports to the parent for review. The parent can set certain triggers that will provide more immediate feedback when certain events occur or when certain types of data are accessed, or an attempt is made by the child for such access. The system allows the parent to control the filters and options from a variety of sources, including via the child's computer, texting, instant messaging, cell phone, other web enabled computers, PDA's, etc.