Abstract: A method, system and device for sharing rights adapted to be associated with items, the method and system including generating at least one of usage rights and meta-rights for the items; defining, via the usage rights, a manner of use for the items; and defining, via the meta-rights, a manner of rights transfer for the items. The device including receiving at least one of usage rights and meta-rights for the items; interpreting, via the usage rights, a manner of use for the items; and interpreting, via the meta-rights, a manner of rights transfer for the items. The usage rights or the meta-rights include at least one state variable that is shared by one or more rights.

Abstract: A method, system, device, and computer program product for distributing content to a content consumption device, including detecting an action performed on the content consumption device that makes available a channel of the device by performance of the action; selecting content to be played on the device on the available channel; and playing the selected content on the device on the available channel.

Abstract: A shoe comprises a three-dimensional insole including a base, and a wall part extending upward from an outer peripheral end of the base, each of the base and the wall part being made of a sheeting material. The wall part is sewn to the outer peripheral end of the base to form a three-dimensional outline. An upper has a bottom open end connected to the wall part of the insole, and an outsole is connected to the bottom open end of the upper and the three-dimensional insole.

Abstract: A shoe includes a sole unit having a top face, a bottom face and a peripheral wall interconnecting the top and bottom faces. A reinforcement member is attached to at least one of the top face and the peripheral wall. An upper has a bottom open end stitched to the reinforcement member along the length of the reinforcement member. Due to the presence of the reinforcement member, the sole unit can be produced from a wide range of materials without being limited to any particular high tearing strength material.

Abstract: A method, system and device for transferring rights adapted to be associated with items from a rights supplier to a rights consumer, including obtaining a set of rights associated with an item, the set of rights including meta-rights specifying derivable rights that can be derived from the meta-; determining whether the rights consumer is entitled to the derivable rights specified by the meta-rights; and deriving at least one right from the derivable rights, if the rights consumer is entitled to the derivable rights specified by the meta-rights, wherein the derived right includes at least one state variable based on the set of rights and used for determining a state of the derived right.

Abstract: A shoe includes an upper with an open bottom portion which is a welt-like fold line unit. The fold line unit is defined by an outward turning part and an inward turning part which are sewn together through a sewing line unit. An interior strip unit is received inside the fold line unit and retained therein by the sewing line unit. An outsole connected to the upper, has a peripheral end with a top face extending proximate to the fold line unit. A insole connected to the upper has an outer edge which is separated and spaced apart from the welt-like fold line unit, whereby no part of the insole is included in the welt-like fold line unit and the fabrication thereof is simplified.

Abstract: A shoe includes an upper having an opening extending from a top open end to an instep part thereof and defined by a pair of marginal edges provided with an enclosure member. A lining is disposed across the opening and having two opposite ends connected to an inner surface of the upper. An adjustment pad unit is provided between the closure member and the lining and is connected to the lining through a connecting unit. The adjustment pad unit includes a plurality of pad sections and has a thickness which can be adjusted by placing the pad sections in a stack, or by folding or unfolding the pad sections.

Abstract: A shoe includes a false welt member which extends along and is secured to a peripheral region of an outsole. The welt member includes an interior strip, a wrapping sheet enclosing the interior strip, and a sewing line extending along the wrapping sheet. An upper has a bottom open end secured to at least one of the outsole and the welt member. The wrapping sheet may be made of leather like the upper so that the shoe can present a harmonious and elegant appearance. The interior strip may include two or more strip sections having different stiffness properties so that the shoe can have sufficient flexibility and stiffness at respective front and heel regions.

Abstract: A boot includes a shell having a foot portion, an upper portion with an open top end, an opening extending from the top end to the foot portion, and an opposed pair of margins defining the opening. A liner has two opposite ends secured to an inner surface of the shell on two sides of the opening so that the liner has an outer surface facing the margins and the opening. A retaining unit is attached to the liner, and an adjustment pad is mounted on the retaining unit so as to adjust the fitting of the shell. The adjustment pad extends from the upper portion to the foot portion. Preferably, the adjustment pad has a thin section and a thick section which are placed selectively within the foot portion to vary the fitting of the shell.

Abstract: A waterproof shoe includes a waterproof breathable lining sleeve which is mounted inside an upper and which is made of an air-permeable waterproof material, and a cup member attached to a bottom end of the lining sleeve. The cup member is made of an air-impermeable waterproof material and includes a cup bottom which has a toe region and a heel region, and a cup wall which projects laterally and upwardly from said cup bottom and extends around the toe and heel regions. Preferably, the cup member is a molded body formed by a molding process, and the bottom end of the upper is lasted over the cup bottom.

Abstract: A shoe includes an upper which has a substantially U-shaped first notched edge, a first cutout confined by the first notched edge, and a connection seam spaced apart from and extending around the first notched edge, an inner lining which is disposed inside the upper and has a second notched edge corresponding in position to the first notched edge; and a tongue which is waterproof and which has a marginal end. The marginal end of the tongue is attached to the upper along the connection seam and is attached to the inner lining along the second notched edge.

Abstract: In a process for making a waterproof shoe, an upper and a waterproof lining unit with open top and bottom ends are prepared. The lining unit is placed within the upper, and the top ends of the upper and the lining unit are interconnected. A cover member is then attached to the bottom end of the upper to close the bottom end of the upper. After an outsole is attached to the bottom end of the upper, the lining unit is pulled out from the upper through the top end of the upper so that the bottom end of the lining unit moves away from the upper. The outsole is then sewn to the bottom end of the upper, thus forming a reinforcing sewing line that interconnects the outsole and the upper. Thereafter, the lining unit is re-inserted into the upper.

Abstract: A method of making a shoe comprises sewing a rear stitching margin of a rear section of an upper to a midsole, gluing and attaching a rear section of an outsole to the midsole and the rear stitching margin, and stitching a front stitching margin of a front section of the upper directly to a front section of the outsole. The method is simple since it dispenses with use of a heel lasting machine which requires complicated processing steps. The method provides a shoe with good flexibility at a front section of the shoe and sufficient support at a rear section of the shoe.

Abstract: A method of making a shoe comprises sewing a rear stitching margin of a rear section of an upper to a midsole, gluing and attaching a rear section of an outsole to the midsole and the rear stitching margin, and stitching a front stitching margin of a front section of the upper directly to a front section of the outsole. The method is simple since it dispenses with use of a heel lasting machine which requires complicated processing steps. The method provides a shoe with good flexibility at a front section of the shoe and sufficient support at a rear section of the shoe.

Abstract: A shoe includes a hollow insole component which has a horizontal part with an inner peripheral end confining an opening and an upward flange extending upward from a top face of the horizontal part, an upper having a bottom open end attached to the horizontal part; and a lining mounted within the upper and having a bottom open end attached to the upward flange, wherein the hollow insole component is made by forming an elongated strip into a loop, and the insole component has a connection joint extending transversely of the hollow insole component.

Abstract: In a process for making a waterproof shoe, an upper and a waterproof lining unit with open top and bottom ends are prepared. The lining unit is placed within the upper, and the top ends of the upper and the lining unit are interconnected. A cover member is then attached to the bottom end of the upper to close the bottom end of the upper. After an outsole is attached to the bottom end of the upper, the lining unit is pulled out from the upper through the top end of the upper so that the bottom end of the lining unit moves away from the upper. The outsole is then sewn to the bottom end of the upper, thus forming a reinforcing sewing line that interconnects the outsole and the upper. Thereafter, the lining unit is re-inserted into the upper.

Abstract: A waterproof shoe includes a waterproof breathable lining sleeve which is mounted inside an upper and which is made of an air-permeable waterproof material, and a cup member attached to a bottom end of the lining sleeve. The cup member is made of an air-impermeable waterproof material and includes a cup bottom which has a toe region and a heel region, and a cup wall which projects laterally and upwardly from said cup bottom and extends around the toe and heel regions. Preferably, the cup member is a molded body formed by a molding process, and the bottom end of the upper is lasted over the cup bottom.

Abstract: A shoe includes an upper with a first notched edge, an inner lining disposed inside the upper and having a second notched edge in alignment with the first notched edge, and a sock-like waterproof lining made of a waterproof breathable membrane and disposed between the upper and the inner lining. The waterproof lining has a third notched edge in alignment with the first notched edge. An elastic part spans the first, second and third notched edges, and has an outer layer and an inner layer both of which are elastic. The inner layer has a peripheral edge attached to the second notched edge to form an inner seam. The outer layer has a peripheral edge attached to the first notched edge to form an outer seam. The third notched edge is attached to one of the first and second notched edges along one of the inner and outer seams.