Abstract: An illustrative multi-access server system obtains trajectory data from a plurality of client devices engaged in a massive multiplayer application. The trajectory data is representative of asynchronous attempts, by users of the plurality of client devices, to direct respective virtual objects associated with each client device to a target at a real-world location and associated with a real-world event. Based on the trajectory data, the system determines a plurality of virtual trajectories for the asynchronous attempts to direct the respective virtual objects to the target, and, based on the plurality of virtual trajectories, renders a plurality of videos that each concurrently depict the asynchronous attempts to direct the respective virtual objects to the target. The system also streams different videos to different client devices, including customized videos for each client device. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: An illustrative multi-access server system obtains trajectory data from a plurality of client devices engaged in a massive multiplayer application. The trajectory data is representative of asynchronous attempts, by users of the plurality of client devices, to direct respective virtual objects associated with each client device to a target at a real-world location and associated with a real-world event. Based on the trajectory data, the system determines a plurality of virtual trajectories for the asynchronous attempts to direct the respective virtual objects to the target, and, based on the plurality of virtual trajectories, renders a plurality of videos that each concurrently depict the asynchronous attempts to direct the respective virtual objects to the target. The system also streams different videos to different client devices, including customized videos for each client device. Corresponding methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: Communication systems include network nodes that distribute an electrical or optical base signal to remote nodes for modulation at the remotes nodes. A first waveguide is coupled to transmit data to a corresponding remote node, a second waveguide is coupled to receive remotely modulated data from the remote node, and a third waveguide is coupled to deliver the base signal to the remote node. Typically, the base signal is an optical signal from a laser diode, and optical fibers communicate modulated data signals and the base signal. A portion of the base signal can also be modulated for communication with remote nodes.

Abstract: Optical patch panels are disclosed. In one example, a housing module may include at least one wall arranged to present connectors for mating with optical cables. A plurality of trunk connectors may be arranged in at least one wall of the housing module, each of the trunk connectors being connectable to an optical trunk line entering the housing module. A plurality of duplex fiber connectors may be arranged in at least one wall of the housing module, the duplex fiber connectors being operable to mate with downstream networking equipment, the duplex fiber connectors being arranged in clusters, each cluster presenting a group of four pairs of duplex fiber connectors. The duplex fiber connectors in a cluster may be optically coupled to one of the plurality of trunk lines via the plurality of trunk connectors.

Abstract: Optical patch panels are disclosed. In one example, a housing module may include at least one wall arranged to present connectors for mating with optical cables. A plurality of trunk connectors may be arranged in at least one wall of the housing module, each of the trunk connectors being connectable to an optical trunk line entering the housing module. A plurality of duplex fiber connectors may be arranged in at least one wall of the housing module, the duplex fiber connectors being operable to mate with downstream networking equipment, the duplex fiber connectors being arranged in clusters, each cluster presenting a group of four pairs of duplex fiber connectors. The duplex fiber connectors in a cluster may be optically coupled to one of the plurality of trunk lines via the plurality of trunk connectors.

Abstract: A system for preparing and delivering credit card statements to cardholders is operated by a credit card processing entity, and includes a statement processing system and a statement preview system. Statements are previewed by a card issuer after providing statement selection criteria to the preview system. After any requested corrections are made to the previewed statements, the statements have encryption and delivery options applied, and are then electronically transmitted to cardholders.

Abstract: A protective mat for use with pressure-actuated switching devices having a moisture-resistant, isolated switching chamber protected by a puncture-resistant, protective layer which disperses forces applied to the mat.

Abstract: A protective mat for use with pressure-actuated switching devices having a moisture-resistant, isolated switching chamber protected by a puncture-resistant, protective layer which disperses forces applied to the mat.