Abstract: The present invention provides a communication method and/or system (10) that enables the creation of personalised identifiers (40) and/or language that can be used to convey information, messages, instructions, and/or attributes for the purpose of enhancing and/or integrating communications. In a preferred form the personalised identifiers (40) and/or language can act as elements that may be used as a means of expression that is driven by users (12), groups of users (12), or entities, in order to convey personal attributes or identity. In a further preferred form the personalised identifiers (40) may act as visual representations of identity in order to, for example, facilitate convenient and readily accessible means of cross-referencing indexed information. The present invention may also provide refined search facilities that feature graphical functions that enable enhanced visualisation of search results, and/or visualisation display applications.

Abstract: A hand protector for fishing has a thumb portion which includes material on at least the inner or pad side of the thumb, for the direct engagement of the teeth of a typical game or sport fish for the support and carriage thereof. The teeth engaging material may be any suitable pile type material comprising a multitude of small loops; the loop portion of hook and loop fastening material (e. g., Velcro, tm) may be used. The thumb portion of the protector also provides complete protection for the thumb of a wearer of the device, from possible injury from the teeth of the fish. In an alternative embodiment, the protector includes a glove covering most of the hand and providing for greater comfort in colder conditions. The four fingertips of the glove embodiment are open, to provide for good tactile feel for the user of the glove.