Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vortex tube for separating a working fluid into a first working fluid and a second working fluid, the vortex tube comprising: a hot end; a cold end opposed to the hot end; a vortex generator between the hot end and the cold end, the vortex generator configured to receive a working fluid, the vortex generator comprising: a vortex chamber including a bottom wall defining a bore therethrough; and a plurality of channels configured to direct the working fluid into the vortex chamber, wherein one or more of the bottom wall and the plurality of channels are configured to direct the working fluid in a vortex motion to form a first toroidal moving away from the vortex chamber and towards the hot end; and wherein a first working fluid exits the hot end and a second working fluid is turned away from the hot end and flows through the bore to exit the cold end. The present disclosure also relates to use of the vortex tube for panel and spot cooling.

Abstract: A blowing nozzle having a substantially parabolic blowing end is provided which entrains ambient gases into the output flow. A plurality of outlets are arranged so as reduce turbulence within the flow. The substantially parabolic blowing end converges at an apex coaxial with a blowing axis. A central outlet is provided at the apex to generate a core stream of gas. First outlets surround the central outlet. Second outlets surround the first outlets and are angled inward toward the blowing axis. Fins and/or additional outlets may be provided.

Abstract: A system and method for enabling users to draw emojis for insertion into electronic text-based messages are disclosed. The system receives a handwritten drawing input from a user composing an electronic text based message on a computing device. The handwritten drawing input is to represent an emoji for insertion into the message, and comprises a series of strokes input to the computing device by the user. The system analyzes the series of strokes and matches the analyzed series of strokes to at least one emoji in a set of emojis. The user can then select the at least one emoji for insertion into the message.

Abstract: A blowing nozzle having a substantially parabolic blowing end is provided which entrains ambient gasses into the output flow. A plurality of outlets are arranged so as reduce turbulence within the flow. The substantially parabolic blowing end converges at an apex coaxial with a blowing axis. A central outlet is provided at the apex to generate a core stream of gas. First outlets surround the central outlet. Second outlets surround the first outlets and are angled inward toward the blowing axis. Fins and/or additional outlets may be provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for determining suggestions of emojis, and other pictorial or multimedia elements, to users based on the content (e.g., a derived intent, tone, sentiment, and so on) of their messages. In some embodiments, the systems and methods access a string of text input by a user of a messaging application of a computing device, assign a specific classification to the string of text, and identify one or more pictorial elements to present to the user for insertion into the string of text that are associated with the specific classification of the string of text.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for allowing a user of a multifunctional device to search information without going through several menu/button manipulations. More specifically, a multifunctional device comprises a user screen area including a touch sensitive layer to receive user input in order to initiate a search over several local and/or remote databases. The user is allowed to input a free-style handwriting query on a screen of a device to look up information, such as contact information, available applications, wallpapers, ringtones, photos, call logs, etc. After conducting a search, the device presents the search results to the user in such a way that the user can start an intended operation by selecting a search result, such as making a call, starting an application, etc.

Abstract: A communication system allows a receiving party to request additional time to accept a communication. A telecommunications device of a receiving party detects when the receiving party has indicated a desire for an extended period of time in which to accept an incoming communication. A message is sent to a network communications processor that indicates the receiving party has requested additional time to accept. The network communications processor then processes the communication by resetting or extending a communications availability period associated with the incoming communication.

Abstract: A communication system allows a receiving party to request additional time to accept a communication. A telecommunications device of a receiving party detects when the receiving party has indicated a desire for an extended period of time in which to accept an incoming communication. A message is sent to a network communications processor that indicates the receiving party has requested additional time to accept. The network communications processor then processes the communication by resetting or extending a communications availability period associated with the incoming communication.

Abstract: A method and system is provided for allowing a user of a multifunctional device to search information without going through several menu/button manipulations. More specifically, a multifunctional device comprises a user screen area including a touch sensitive layer to receive user input in order to initiate a search over several local and/or remote databases. The user is allowed to input a free-style handwriting query on a screen of a device to look up information, such as contact information, available applications, wallpapers, ringtones, photos, call logs, etc. After conducting a search, the device presents the search results to the user in such a way that the user can start an intended operation by selecting a search result, such as making a call, starting an application, etc.