Abstract: A faceplate structure for a load control device comprises a bezel, an operating knob extending through an elongated rectangular opening of the bezel, and a sliding cover plate disposed behind the bezel. The bezel defines side walls and is adapted to be fixed to the load control device. The elongated rectangular opening extends along a vertical axis of the bezel. The operating knob is operable to vertically move along the length of the elongated opening. The cover plate is slidably coupled to the side walls of the bezel. The shaft of the operating knob is coupled to the cover plate, such that the cover plate is vertically movable with respect to the bezel. The cover plate covers the rear of the opening in all positions to which the cover plate can be moved by the operating knob.

Abstract: A computerized method and system are disclosed for presenting information in an internet protocol television (IPTV) system. The method includes sensing at an end user device, reference data inserted into a video data stream from the IPTV system, weighting at the end user device, the reference data sensed in the video data stream based on a data type for the sensed reference data and presenting at the end user device the information selected based on the weighted reference data concurrently with the video data stream. A system for performing the method and a computer readable medium containing a computer program for performing the method are disclosed. A data structure embedded in a computer readable medium for providing a structural and functional interrelationship between data stored in the data structure and computer hardware and software is disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques for call integration with a television set-top box (STB) are provided. Call logs associated with multiple voice accounts are acquired and integrated as an integrated call log. The integrated call log is presented within a display to a user. The user can take a variety of actions on the integrated call log as a whole or on individual entries within the integrated call log.

Abstract: Techniques for Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) stream management within a home viewing network are provided. A plurality of IPTV streams are presented on viewing devices within the home viewing network. Descriptive information is presented with each of the presentations. The descriptive information includes at least a status for each of the IPTV streams and a location for each of the IPTV streams within the home viewing network. Moreover, the presentation permits selectable actions to be taken with respect to any of the IPTV streams within the home viewing network.

Abstract: A faceplate structure for a load control device comprises a bezel, an operating knob extending through an elongated rectangular opening of the bezel, and a sliding cover plate disposed behind the bezel. The bezel defines side walls and is adapted to be fixed to the load control device. The elongated rectangular opening extends along a vertical axis of the bezel. The operating knob is operable to vertically move along the length of the elongated opening. The cover plate is slidably coupled to the side walls of the bezel. The shaft of the operating knob is coupled to the cover plate, such that the cover plate is vertically movable with respect to the bezel. The cover plate covers the rear of the opening in all positions to which the cover plate can be moved by the operating knob.

Abstract: The present invention provides a means for easily ganging together a traditional-style dimmer switch and a designer-style dimmer switch in a multi-gang designer-style faceplate. Specifically, a faceplate adapter for a load control device according to the present invention comprises a front surface, an adapter opening in the front surface, and an attachment post. The front surface defines a first area substantially the same size as a faceplate opening of a designer-style faceplate. The adapter opening defines a second area substantially the same size as a faceplate opening of a traditional-style faceplate. The attachment post allows the adapter to be secured to the load control device.

Abstract: Television sound themes for a set-top box interactive television system may be customized for each member of a household. Machine-readable media may provide customization logic and user interface logic. Sounds for a user-customized television system sound theme may be drawn from a digital audio file source. Logic components and the digital sound file source for a television sound theme system may reside locally at the set-top box, or may be accessed remotely over a network.

Abstract: 15 A method and an assembly 61 for use with a vehicle 10 having a high voltage battery 42 and an internal combustion engine 12 of the type having a selectively rotatable crankshaft 13 After the high voltage battery 42 receives a donor charge, the assembly 61 causes the crankshaft 13 to be rotated at a slow speed for a predetermined period of time before electrical energy is transferred to the internal combustion engine 12 and before combustion occurs within the engine 12.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle 10 which includes an assembly 13, a low voltage battery 14, and a high voltage battery 12. Particularly, the assembly 13 allows the on board low voltage battery 14 or another low voltage donor battery to recharge the high voltage battery 12 in an efficient manner while concomitantly reducing the likelihood that the high voltage battery 12 will be unnecessarily or inadvertently recharged while concomitantly ascertaining the existence of a fault within the high voltage battery 12 and preventing charge from being communicated to the high voltage battery 12 when such a fault has been detected.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle 10 including a power take off assembly 20 which is selectively and solely operated by the cooperative combination of a battery 22 and a motor 16 with the amount of electrical charge which is resident within the battery 22 is depleted by a certain amount. Upon such depletion, the internal combustion engine 12 is activated to provide electrical charge to the battery 22.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle 10 including a power take off assembly 20 which is selectively operated by a source of energy which may comprise the cooperative combination of a battery 22 and a motor 16 while the internal combustion engine 12 is deactivated, thereby allowing for a quiet and efficient operation.