Abstract: A tactile simulation system according to the present invention configured to be used by a subject watching a motion picture. The tactile simulation system comprises a handgrip section, a recoil section, and a controller. The handgrip section configured to generate one or more vibration experienced by the subject holding the handgrip section. The recoil section generates one or more recoil simulation. The recoil section is removably attached to the handgrip section. Further, the controller is operably connected to the handgrip section and the recoil section. The controller is configured to operate the handgrip section and the recoil section based on the motion picture.

Abstract: An Electronic Video ev-Book of design and manufacture resolving problems of loading undesirable internet content in said book by providing means to eliminate downloading text and graphical images from the internet. The claimed invention differs from existing e-reader products as an ev-Book of flexible QLED and like video screen e-Paper pages displaying internal memory content and eliminating internet communication components. An Electronic Video ev-Book in which the minimum required electronic memory, processing capacity and video capability for all video pages is contained within embedded electronic semiconductor digital operating mini-CPU Central Processing Units. The ev-Book's purposely specified and installed components eliminate user manipulation and changing of programmed content as compared with the ease of reloading personal computer e-readers.

Abstract: A computer system comprises a keyboard with a plurality of touchbands, each of which is a narrow multi-touch touchpad, a display device and a computer touchband device application program executable on the computer processor configured to manage a multi-level context-dependent cascading menu interface wherein each menu item includes a plurality of drag-control functions, a plurality of tap commands and a plurality of submenu items; specify a plurality of menu operations, a plurality of control-drag operations and a plurality of command-tap operations from the multi-touch gestures on the touchbands; move the highlight in the menu structure based on the menu operations and display highlighted menu item contents under the active menu layer; change the value of the specified drag-control function listed for the highlighted menu item when detected a control-drag operation; trigger the specified tap command listed for the highlighted menu item when detected a command-tap operation.

Abstract: System and method for additional amusement, entertaining and surprising visual or audible reward provided upon completing the reconstructing of a two-dimensional or three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle. The puzzle pieces include conductive pads connected by a conductor such as a wire, a metallic strip or a conductive paint, so that upon assembling the puzzle, the pads are in contact to form a continuous conductive path. The frame or the puzzle pieces include a battery (or an AC adapter) and a visual or audible signaling device operating upon sensing the continuity of the conductive path. Each of the puzzle pieces may include three or more conductive pads, allowing for the forming two or more isolated or connected distinct conductive paths. The conductive path can further affect a time measurement and its related display for timing the puzzle solving.

Abstract: A communication system and method are provided to assist a user in conveying and/or exchanging a communication. The present communication system and method provide a low tech platform that enables a user to utilize an icon exchange communication system and method while allowing the integration of core vocabulary instructional concepts and techniques. The present communication system and method allows for seamless presentation of core vocabulary while also providing access to fringe vocabulary words.

Abstract: Methods, computer-readable media, and computing devices are described herein for restoring gameplay by replaying past inputs. During gameplay, capture logic captures participant inputs that were received to change states of game objects. The capture logic stores the captured information in an electronic record of period(s) of the gameplay. After the period(s) of gameplay, replay logic receives a request to initiate subsequent gameplay beginning from a point in time from a period of past gameplay. The replay logic causes the subsequent gameplay to begin from the point at least in part by loading saved state information and replaying the captured participant inputs.

Abstract: A transfer device is used to help a person move from one seated position at a first location to another seated position at a second location. The device is particularly useful for persons who cannot use their legs because the device is structurally supported to allow the person using the device to support himself by his arms and upper body muscles. The device is supported by the floor joists disposed below the floor. The person can have multiple support frames installed at different locations in his house so that the device can be moved from place to place as needed. Each location only requires a small hole to be cut in the floor with the unused holes being closed by plugs. The device allows the person to place his feet on a pivot disc while bracing his knees or shins against a knee board. The person then grasps handgrips and secures his forearms in an arm support assembly and lifts his lower body out of the first location.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a pari-mutuel wagering system that includes a first wagering facility communicably coupled with a network and operable to receive a bet on a wagering event hosted by a second wagering facility. The first wagering facility is further operable to transmit the bet to the second wagering facility via the network. The system further includes a clearinghouse communicably coupled with the network and operable to capture audit information associated with the bet from the network.

Abstract: A game provided to users of a game space may include a task to be performed by the users. A plurality of virtual chance items may be composed. Individual ones of the virtual chance items may be configured to be activated by the users in the game space to obtain virtual awards in the game space. The virtual awards may include one or more primary awards and one or more secondary awards. Composing the virtual chance items may include determining probabilities that the individual virtual chance items will provide a primary award and/or a secondary award upon activation. The virtual chance items may be distributed to the users that complete the task responsive to these users completing the task. The virtual awards may be provided to the users in accordance with the probabilities assigned to the virtual chance items in response to the users activating the virtual chance items.

Abstract: A method, comprising: at a computing device running applications under a touch-based operating system: receiving data from a touchpad device; detecting a contact on the touchpad device; in response to detecting a contact comprising a tap gesture or click gesture, displaying a selection of length equal to zero within editable text content; in response to detecting a contact comprising a long-press gesture or long-click gesture, displaying a selection of length equal to one character within read-only text content; detecting a contact on the touchpad device; and in response to detecting a change in a position of the contact on the touchpad device, changing a position of the selection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means to achieve enhanced control of repair forces in the automotive body repair industry. In particular, the present invention provides a modified slide hammer and a method to achieve repair through the controlled application of forces otherwise not attainable with existing embodiments. Additionally, the present invention provides an ease of use and versatility of application and mounting at the site of the work in conjunction with and in line with existing devices used in the repair process. The application of the present invention provides increased reliability in the delivery of intended forces at the site of the work. Further, the inherent isolation of repair forces to the intended site of the work by the use of the present invention reduces the likelihood of secondary damage, material waste, or catastrophic failure thereby also enhancing the safety of the operator and the effectivity of repair.

Abstract: An application for mobile devices that enables a server device to control multiple client devices with numerous features and capabilities relevant to both server and client devices, such as learning gamification and safety controls. Running on popular operating systems, this application is compatible with other mobile applications and provides a mechanism for the server device to override internal controls on one or more client devices with ability to configure access controls based on gamification features using parameters that include but not limited to applications, programs, goals, and rewards. This application includes safety and security control features that enables the server device to remotely monitor and control one or more client devices.

Abstract: The first aspect of the present invention is a speed-controlling transmission or apparatus. In a non-limiting example, the speed-controlling transmission or apparatus is adapted for use with driving, driven or energy-related devices, apparatuses or systems. The second aspect of the present invention is a wind turbine apparatus that comprises a wind turbine and a speed-controlling transmission or apparatus. A non-limiting example of a wind turbine includes a mandrel, a plurality of supporting arms or trusses, and a plurality of umbrella-like vanes. The wind turbine is adapted for rotating in a generally circular orientation with respect to the vertical axis of a turbine-receiving structure during operation wherein the circular orientation is generally parallel to a ground surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for getting and using reaction and feedback on contents presented at a device. In an aspect, viewing time of a user is measured by eye-tracking method, and used to conduct analysis, change contents, charge sponsors, award the user, or charge the user. Moreover, other methods are also used to detect user reaction and feedback and respond to user request. In other aspects, contents are provided partially free and free time periods are offered for multiple presentation segments of a program.

Abstract: A wireless monitoring system that provides reliable wireless data transmission during patient table (bed) movement. The system makes use of at least one wireless antenna linked to the patient table to provide substantially continuous, unobstructed communication regardless of the patient table's position and the movement of medical personnel around the table. The system also utilizes adaptive filtering of electromagnetic interference, signal conditioning, and detection of cardiac-activity waveforms, providing means for adjusting signal-processing parameters to the specific features of electromagnetic interference and cardiac waveforms.

Abstract: An apparatus for shuffling playing cards comprising: a block of plastic, metal, an enclosure, top, bottom portion, and sidewalls; top portion configured to insert two decks of cards; a plurality of rods, geometrically shaped, elliptical and rectangular, extending perpendicular from base, upper surface of rods is interleaved between the slots, rods are spaced apart, horizontally, vertically, and congruently; slots arranged between pairs of rods, such that a slot spacing is defined by a distance between associated pairs of rods; the plurality of vertical rods (group A) aligns to newer cards; and the plurality of horizontal rods (group B) aligns to used cards; (group A) is perpendicular, and congruent to (group B); the slot spacing between (group B) is wider than (group A); pivot base for proper alignment of cards to rod/slots for shuffling; a water absorbent coaster on bottom, rubber discs on top, inverts to a drink holder.

Abstract: The angle of attack (AOA) of an airplane is calculated as the difference of the flight-path angle and the pitch angle. The pitch angle is available from an attitude monitoring device (e.g., pitch gyro), but the flight-path angle is not available from the basic instruments common in general aviation. This method determines the flight-path angle mathematically, and in particular, using inputs from indicated airspeed and GPS. The sine (trig function) of the flight-path angle is the value determined by dividing the vertical velocity, provided by onboard GPS, by the velocity along the flight path (e.g., indicated airspeed). The sine value is converted to the value of flight-path angle by referring to a sine lookup table.

Abstract: A portable tactical simulated shooter barricade for shooting ranges with a target located down-range. A portable tactical simulated barricade consisting of a barricade attached vertically to a base stand by a continuous hinge and kept in place vertically by a sash lock, forming the base barricade designed for use atop the counter in shooter's booth at an indoor gun range. A portable tactical simulated barricade consists of a second, detachable barricade that can be adjusted vertically to different height displacement by a dowel lock inserted laterally into a sliding mechanism. The sliding mechanism which is located vertically at the mid-portion the barricade and perpendicularly to base stand, has a male and female component to facilitate upward and downward motion of the detachable barricade parallelly against the base barricade. The base stand is locked to the vertical barricade by a sash lock and can be pivoted toward the vertical portion, of the barricade by a continuous hinge.

Abstract: A game system is provided in which a first game apparatus operated by a first player and a second game apparatus operated by a second player are configured to communicate with each other. The first game apparatus decides a content of a fighting event according to an operation of the first player, and transmits event information related to the content of the fighting event. The second game apparatus receives the event information, and generates the fighting event based on the event information. The event information includes: object information related to one or more objects that are selected from objects of the first player and that fight against an object of the second player in the fighting event; and mission information that is related to a mission assigned for the second player during the fighting event.

Abstract: A method and system for physically interacting with a live broadcast stream is described. For example, in one embodiment, the users swipe or swing a mobile phone device to virtually swing and hit at a live pitch on a standard TV broadcast. The invention can also be used while present at the event.