Abstract: The invention disclosed is a tamper detection element to locate against a first member to detect tampering. The element has a resilient deformable member able to deform because of tamper induced deformation, a contact sensing member disposed towards the resilient deformable member, a first electrically conductive portion adjacent or on the resilient deformable member, and a second electrically conductive portion on the contact sensing member. An electrical relationship can then be formed between the first and second electrically conductive portions, and the tamper induced deformation results in a change of impedance of the electrical relationship, the change therefore indicative of the tampering.

Abstract: Described are chemical formulations that remove heavy metals from waste solutions containing a chelating agent. Also disclosed are methods for removing heavy metals from waste solutions utilizing such chemical formulations.

Abstract: A gaming machine, such as a video slot or video poker machine, may be configured to execute an interface. The gaming machine may be configured to receive, a plurality of times, player input to play a first wagering game on the gaming machine. The gaming machine may be further configured to generate, each time the player input is received, game results for the first wagering game. The gaming machine may also be configured to generate game results for a second wagering game. The gaming machine may also be configured to present an animation of the wagering agent engaging in wagering activities.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an all-in-one measuring tool. The measuring tool has multiple measuring components embedded into a structure of any shape or size. The measuring components are positioned at various locations along the surface of the structure. Each measuring component is unique and can hold an amount of liquid or ingredient that is identified by a particular measurement. The measuring components can respectively include handles to enable a user to hold the measuring components.

Abstract: A telecommunication network 9 for video conference calls comprises: devices including: a plurality of telecommunication end-point devices 35,36,38,39; and a plurality of data streaming devices 33,40 each for streaming encoded data from at least one of the telecommunication end-point devices 35,36,38,39 to at least one other of the data streaming devices 33,40 and/or to at least one other of the telecommunication end-point devices 35,36,38,39. The telecommunication network further comprises a controller 34 for controlling: forming of telecommunication connections between at least some devices on the network; and data streams along the formed telecommunication connections.

Abstract: An example embodiment includes a life pattern detection system. The life pattern detection system includes a sensor, a data acquisition device, and a first processor. The sensor is configured to monitor actions of a user. The data acquisition device is configured to harvest signals from the sensor and produce sensor data. The first processor is configured to receive the sensor data and background data, and to execute a life pattern application including a first series of analytical steps that determines a predictable set of actions from the sensor data and the background data.

Abstract: A gaming machine, such as a video slot or video poker machine, may be configured to execute an interface. The gaming machine may be configured to receive, a plurality of times, player input to play a first wagering game on the gaming machine. The gaming machine may be further configured to generate, each time the player input is received, game results for the first wagering game. The gaming machine may also be configured to generate game results for a second wagering game. The gaming machine may also be configured to present an animation of the wagering agent engaging in wagering activities.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a tamper detection element to locate against a first member to detect tampering. The element has a resilient deformable member able to deform because of tamper induced deformation, a contact sensing member disposed towards the resilient deformable member, a first electrically conductive portion adjacent or on the resilient deformable member, and a second electrically conductive portion on the contact sensing member. An electrical relationship can then be formed between the first and second electrically conductive portions, and the tamper induced deformation results in a change of impedance of the electrical relationship, the change therefore indicative of the tampering.

Abstract: A method implemented by a wearable wireless communication device (“WWCD”) includes detecting a connection between the WWCD and an accessory device. The WWCD accesses a memory location in the accessory device, the memory location being designated for storing brand data indicating a brand identity associated with the accessory device. The WWCD determines a brand status of the accessory device based on data, if any, accessed from the memory location in the accessory device. The WWCD also determines one or more interactions permitted between the WWCD and the accessory device based at least in part on the brand status of the accessory device.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method performed by a barcode rendering device for bonding the barcode rendering device with a mobile communication device is described. The method includes detecting a predetermined motion of a barcode rendering device. The method also includes detecting a first signal emitted by a mobile communication device, the first signal indicating that the mobile communication device is ready to bind with the barcode rendering device and to communicate information to the barcode rendering device. The method also includes binding with the mobile communication device in response to detecting both the predetermined motion and the first signal. The method also includes emitting a second signal indicating a readiness to receive the information from the mobile communication device. The method also includes receiving the information from the mobile communication device, the information including barcode data.

Abstract: A power system for the electronic devices on a mobile workstation. The power system preferably includes: an enclosure having a mount for a removable battery; circuitry housed in the enclosure for providing electrical power at two or more output voltages for electronic devices on the workstation and for deactivating output power when the battery charge falls below a predetermined level. The power system may also include charging circuitry for recharging the removable battery in-place.

Abstract: A moving picture communication system 100 for connection to a communications network 22 comprising a telephone device 102 and a moving picture data processor 106. The telephone device 102 is configured to: make voice telephone calls, receive and/or transmit compressed moving picture data via the communications network 22, and input and/or output compressed moving picture data via a port 104. The moving picture data processor 106 comprises a port for inputting compressed moving picture data from and/or outputting compressed moving picture data to the telephone device's port 104. The moving picture data processor 106 is configured to decompress compressed moving picture data from the telephone device's port 104 and/or compress decompressed moving picture data from a moving picture source. The moving picture data processor 106 is controlled, at least in part, by the telephone device 102.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lens system for removable connection to a portable programmable device which includes a camera. This lens system can be arranged in various embodiments to modify the field of view experienced by this camera, and in specific embodiments can modify the direction of this cameras field of view. The device can also be used to provide software capable of executing on a portable programmable device, in addition to providing a light pipe to redirects light used as a photographic flash in applications where it modifies the direction of view of a camera.

Abstract: Automated acquisition of content including digital media for a device. A device such as a satellite radio can discover content from multiple data stream sources. The device then receives input from a user selecting or identifying specific content to acquire. The device, upon detecting an appropriate network that enables the device to communicate with a remote service or media repository, requests the content using a portion of the specific content such as metadata. The device then receives the content from the service or from the media repository. Often the received content is a higher quality version of the content whereas the portion of the content stored by the device may be lower quality. The user is notified after the content has been acquired.

Abstract: A system and method for engaging fans is disclosed. The system may include a notification system, a plurality of camera arrays and a plurality of rig servers, a venue server and a virtual server that stores the new files from the venue server. The method for engaging fans may include registering a fan user a seat location within a venue utilizing an application, photographing with one or more camera arrays when an event trigger occurs, transferring the photographs from the one or more camera arrays to a camera rig server, aggregating and uploading the photographs to a virtual server based on registered user priority, associating the photographs to each of the registered fan users and sending the registered fan users a push notification that the photographs are available for download to a registered user's application.

Abstract: A telecommunication network 9 for video conference calls comprises: devices including: a plurality of telecommunication end-point devices 35,36,38,39; and a plurality of data streaming devices 33,40 each for streaming encoded data from at least one of the telecommunication end-point devices 35,36,38,39 to at least one other of the data streaming devices 33,40 and/or to at least one other of the telecommunication end-point devices 35,36,38,39. The telecommunication network further comprises a controller 34 for controlling: forming of telecommunication connections between at least some devices on the network; and data streams along the formed telecommunication connections.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are protective inserts for sensitive devices, including devices with screen interfaces, which cases provide protection from front, back and edge impacts.

Abstract: Described are chemical formulations that remove heavy metals from waste solutions containing a chelating agent. Also disclosed are methods for removing heavy metals from waste solutions utilizing such chemical formulations.

Abstract: A gaming machine, such as a video slot or video poker machine, may be configured to execute an interface. The gaming machine may be configured to receive, a plurality of times, player input to play a first wagering game on the gaming machine. The gaming machine may be further configured to generate, each time the player input is received, game results for the first wagering game. The gaming machine may also be configured to generate game results for a second wagering game. The gaming machine may also be configured to present an animation of the wagering agent engaging in wagering activities.

Abstract: A mobile workstation includes a first battery bracket for releasable attachment of a main battery, a second battery bracket for releasable attachment of a backup battery and a power control circuit. The power control circuit includes a first input for receiving and monitoring power from the main battery, a second input for receiving and monitoring power from the backup battery, and a DC output. The power control circuit selectively routes a first flow of electricity from the main battery to the DC output when the first flow of electricity exceeds a predetermined value, and routes a second flow of electricity from the backup battery to the DC output when the first flow of electricity falls below the predetermined value.