Abstract: A multimedia system records audio segments and allows speakers and other users to select recorded audio segments as “Loved” or “Kept” for selective later playback in a timed sequence in association with corresponding images. A concept of telerecording is that one can call their relative in another country and ask them to explain what's going on in a picture. This way we can record their voices without having to travel to wherever they live.

Abstract: A portable solar power system comprises plural solar panel subarrays suspended by u-shaped connected rods about a container housing a battery bank and other electronics. The system can be rapidly deployed and broken down, and provides a large expanse of substantially continuous light sensitive area in a small space.

Abstract: Geotagging techniques allow automatic playback of media items based on position. Tagged items can be presented automatically in response to establishing network communications between two devices.

Abstract: Geotagging techniques allow automatic playback of media items based on position. Tagged items can be presented automatically in response to establishing network communications between two devices.

Abstract: Tagging techniques use user interface features such as face icons that can be manipulated by a variety of cursors to tag media items including but not limited to photos. Tagged items can be presented automatically in response to establishing network communications between two devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods for manipulating an object include a display for displaying an object where the object has a geometric shape and is arranged in a first orientation of the geometric shape. The display also displays at least a second orientation of the geometric shape in proximity to the object. The system includes a user interface for receiving a user input to select the second orientation of the geometric shape. A processor, in communication with the display and user interface, determines one or more possible orientations of the object including the second orientation and arranges the orientation of the geometric shape of the object to match the selected second orientation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for manipulating an object include a display for displaying an object where the object has a geometric shape and is arranged in a first orientation of the geometric shape. The display also displays at least a second orientation of the geometric shape in proximity to the object. The system includes a user interface for receiving a user input to select the second orientation of the geometric shape. A processor, in communication with the display and user interface, determines one or more possible orientations of the object including the second orientation and arranges the orientation of the geometric shape of the object to match the selected second orientation.

Abstract: Systems and methods for manipulating an object include a display for displaying an object where the object has a geometric shape and is arranged in a first orientation of the geometric shape. The display also displays at least a second orientation of the geometric shape in proximity to the object. The system includes a user interface for receiving a user input to select the second orientation of the geometric shape. A processor, in communication with the display and user interface, determines one or more possible orientations of the object including the second orientation and arranges the orientation of the geometric shape of the object to match the selected second orientation.

Abstract: Tagging techniques use user interface features such as face icons that can be manipulated by a variety of cursors to tag media items including but not limited to photos. Tagged items can be presented automatically in response to establishing network communications between two devices.

Abstract: A system that enables player character interactions in an interactive multiplayer game or story including a user interface that enables a user to control a player character in the interactive multiplayer game or story and a processor, in communication with the user interface, that i) tracks the actions of the player character within the interactive multiplayer game or story, and ii) transfers control of the player character from the user to the processor during an interaction event with a second player character in response to an interaction condition.

Abstract: Systems and methods for manipulating an object include a display for displaying an object where the object has a geometric shape and is arranged in a first orientation of the geometric shape. The display also displays at least a second orientation of the geometric shape in proximity to the object. The system includes a user interface for receiving a user input to select the second orientation of the geometric shape. A processor, in communication with the display and user interface, determines one or more possible orientations of the object including the second orientation and arranges the orientation of the geometric shape of the object to match the selected second orientation.

Abstract: Video game systems and methods provide one or more software-based skill adjustment mechanisms for video game systems to adjust a difficulty level of the video games based on an existing skill level or game play of a player. The difficulty level of the video games is adjustable to correspond to an existing skill level of the player for removing digital blocks from a digital matrix, clearing digital complete horizontal lines from the digital matrix and/or avoiding game ending conditions. The difficulty level of the video game may be adjusted to facilitate skill-building game play for the player. The difficulty level of the video games is adjustable during game play that is approaching or leading to a game ending condition via software for one or more primary and/or secondary skill adjustment mechanisms.

Abstract: An interactive multiplayer game includes multiple user interfaces that enable multiple players to interact with the interactive multiplayer game. The game also includes a processor, in communication with the first user interface, that is arranged to i) provide a virtual world, ii) enable the multiple players to create multiple player characters in the virtual world, iii) provide an interactive story where the interactive story includes multiple events that define a story line of the interactive story and where the interactive story includes multiple character roles to be acted out during the interactive story, iv) assigns character roles to each of the multiple events, v) identifies player characters who are available to assume the character roles of an event, vi) assigns a player character to each of the character roles of the event, and vii) initiates the event once the player characters are assigned to the character roles for the event.

Abstract: A system that enables player character interactions in an interactive multiplayer game or story including a user interface that enables a user to control a player character in the interactive multiplayer game or story and a processor, in communication with the user interface, that i) tracks the actions of the player character within the interactive multiplayer game or story, and ii) transfers control of the player character from the user to the processor during an interaction event with a second player character in response to an interaction condition.

Abstract: A system for developing stories for an interactive multiplayer game or story includes a developer interface that receives submissions including a plurality of stories where each story includes at least one event that defines a story line for each story. The system includes a database that stores the plurality of submissions and a processor, in communication with the developer interface and the database, that receives a first story to determine whether the first story satisfies acceptance rules.

Abstract: Video game systems and methods provide one or more software-based skill adjustment mechanisms for video game systems to adjust a difficulty level of the video games based on an existing skill level or game play of a player. The difficulty level of the video games is adjustable to correspond to an existing skill level of the player for removing digital blocks from a digital matrix, clearing digital complete horizontal lines from the digital matrix and/or avoiding game ending conditions. The difficulty level of the video game may be adjusted to facilitate skill-building game play for the player. The difficulty level of the video games is adjustable during game play that is approaching or leading to a game ending condition via software for one or more primary and/or secondary skill adjustment mechanisms.