Abstract: A computer-implemented method for a computer device with two pointer devices and/or a mouse filter driver and/or a hub configured to convert certain messages from the pointer devices into movement sequences. The method includes the steps of: (b) allowing the operating system to display the native mouse cursor; (d) providing a message processor to process raw input messages from the pointer devices; (e) maintaining a first and second position according to movements of the first and second pointer device; (f) adjusting a position of the native mouse cursor according to movements of the first or second pointer device which was moved or operated most recently; and g) detecting and converting the movement sequences into a corresponding command.

Abstract: A computer implemented method (referred to herein as “compensated screenshot”) for overlaying a graphical image in a computing device, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a semi-transparent overlay window having an alpha-transparency value ? in the range from 1% to 99%, and comprising a first bitmap; b) taking a screenshot, thereby obtaining a second bitmap; c) calculating a third bitmap so as to compensate the effect of the graphical overlay, based on said first bitmap and said second bitmap and said alpha-transparency value ?; d) optionally storing the third bitmap in a non-volatile memory or a storage device; e) optionally copying the third bitmap to a clipboard of the operating system.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for a computer device with two pointer devices and/or a mouse filter driver and/or a hub configured to convert certain messages from the pointer devices into movement sequences. The method includes the steps of: (b) allowing the operating system to display the native mouse cursor; (d) providing a message processor to process raw input messages from the pointer devices; (e) maintaining a first and second position according to movements of the first and second pointer device; (f) adjusting a position of the native mouse cursor according to movements of the first or second pointer device which was moved or operated most recently; and g) detecting and converting the movement sequences into a corresponding command.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for providing at least a first visible object movable by a first pointer device, and at least one other visible object separately movable by a second pointer device, said first and second pointer device being connected to a computer device running an operating system O/S with a graphical user interface GUI that provides a native mouse cursor, the method comprising: a) configuring the O/S and GUI to provide said native mouse cursor as the first visible object; b) providing a graphical overlay window comprising said at least one other visible object; c) configuring said graphical overlay window in click-through mode; e) adjusting a position of the first/second visible object in accordance with movements of the first/second pointer device. A computer program product for performing said method. A computer device comprising said computer program product. A computer system.

Abstract: In described examples of a device with built-in-self-test, a multiplexer has at least first and second input terminals and is coupled to receive a first input signal at the first input terminal, a second input signal at the second input terminal, and selection signals. Also, the multiplexer is coupled to output: the first input signal in response to a first combination of the selection signals; the second input signal in response to a second combination of the selection signals; and an analog summation of the first and second input signals in response to a third combination of the selection signals.

Abstract: In described examples of a device with built-in-self-test, a multiplexer has at least first and second input terminals and is coupled to receive a first input signal at the first input terminal, a second input signal at the second input terminal, and selection signals. Also, the multiplexer is coupled to output: the first input signal in response to a first combination of the selection signals; the second input signal in response to a second combination of the selection signals; and an analog summation of the first and second input signals in response to a third combination of the selection signals.

Abstract: A compression system 110 compresses a programme into a first and second sequence of corresponding blocks. A transmission system 120 transmits blocks of the second sequence according to a predetermined real-time delivery schedule. The transmission system transmits the blocks of the first sequence earlier than corresponding blocks of the second sequence. A receiver 135 receives blocks of the second sequence and the first sequence. A buffer 140 temporarily stores blocks of the first sequence that correspond to blocks of the second sequence for which the delivery schedule has not yet expired. A controller 160 directs to the output 155 for each time interval of the delivery schedule a representation of a block of the second sequence if such a block was received successfully for the time interval or, otherwise, a representation of a corresponding block stored in the buffer.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and method for preventing theft of an electronic device that degrades the QoS of at least one function of the device to a pre-determined or “locked” status if pre-set authentication information is not input and validated. The method is carried out by control component on-board the electronic device and the pre-set authentication information is stored internally to the electronic component. Alternatively, the pre-set authentication information is stored in external memory (such as NOR flash, NAND flash, EEPROM, MRAM, etc). The means for inputting the authentication information to be verified against this pre-stored authentication information comprises the device's normal input means or dedicated input means (e.g. a remote control for anti-theft purpose).

Abstract: A consumer entertainment system includes a video sender-box (10) configured to provide independent video frame insertion on request from one or more receivers (16) capable of requesting independent frame insertion or requesting the avoidance of the usage of lost pictures as reference frames. A network (14) connects the receivers to the video sender-box, and the video sender-box sends encoded independent and dependent video frames to the receivers complying with established standards.