Abstract: Generally described, one or more aspects of the present application relate to providing a casting server that can pair specific user devices to appropriate corresponding casting devices and control the network communication between the user devices and the casting devices, such that only the casting devices or display devices that a given user is authorized to access are made visible to the user via the user's device. By doing so, the user is prevented from accessing or casting the user's content to other casting devices and display devices to which the user may not have access such as those in other users' rooms.

Abstract: A server is deployed on a network and manages operation of a plurality of server instances each with a virtual frame buffer. A client establishes a connection with the server at a start of a session. The server allocates a server instance to the client and a user interface application renders a corresponding graphical user interface to the virtual frame buffer of the allocated server instance. The server forwards updates of the graphical user interface from the virtual frame buffer to the client, where at least some of the updates include transparency information for blending the graphical user interface with additional visual information at the client. When the session is complete the server reclaims the server instance allocated to the client. In-room device requirements in guest rooms of a hospitality establishment are thereby minimized while providing enhanced user interface performance. Locations in other applications include private residences and businesses.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing digital information and/or data services over hybrid network infrastructures including both IP and coax transmission media.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing digital content to televisions or other devices having media playback capabilities over a network infrastructure using virtual set top boxes (VSTBs).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to arbitrary applications via an interactive television service using a pool of remote virtual desktops.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing digital content to televisions or other devices having media playback capabilities over a network infrastructure using virtual set top boxes (VSTBs).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described that enable user interface virtualization for any of a wide variety of applications and computing environments.

Abstract: The system comprises a user interface (3) and middleware (5) which, in turn, comprises control software (7), a database (9) and application programming interfaces (API) (6 and 11a 11d). The middleware (5) is connected to an electronic point of sale device or system (EPOS) (13) as well as sub-systems (15,17,19) such as dedicated booking systems which allow hotel guests to book, for example, the spa (15), the restaurant (17) and the golf course (19). The information provided to the middleware (5) from the sub-systems can be either static information or dynamic information. The system and method allow a hotel guest to access a range of goods and services available in the hotel through a single user interface (3), typically the graphical user interface (GUI) provided on a television or other visual display unit (VDU) that is available to the hotel guest in their room.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing access to arbitrary applications via an interactive television service using a pool of remote virtual desktops.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for providing digital information and/or data services over hybrid network infrastructures including both IP and coax transmission media.

Abstract: A printable image transfer material comprising a support, an intermediate release layer on said support, and an image receiving layer, wherein said release layer contains a thermoplastic polymer with a surface tension of about 15 to 30 dyn/cm.