Abstract: A listening device that identifies, based on receiving the digitized voice stream, a first keyword of a plurality of keywords in the digitized voice stream. For example, the keyword may be a name associated with a service provider (e.g., “Google”). In response to identifying the first keyword of the plurality of keywords in the digitized voice stream the listening device identifies a first communication address of a first communication server of a first service provider associated with the first keyword of the plurality of keywords in the digitized voice stream. The listening server then routes the digitized voice stream and/or information associated with the digitized voice stream to the first communication server of the first service provider using the first communication address.

Abstract: Smart gloves and methods for using smart gloves are provided. In embodiments of the disclosure, gloves are integrated with a display and controls in such a way as to allow a user to access and/or manipulate the controls using the same hand on which the user wears the glove. A user can thus access and/or control the glove and the content or information embodied therein while also accomplishing other tasks with his or her hands. Embodiments also comprise touch- and/or force-sensitive sensors, e.g. resistive or capacitive sensors, integrated into the glove that the user can access and/or manipulate with one or more fingers, preferably the thumb, of the hand on which the user wears the glove.

Abstract: A mechanical input element (e.g., a dial or knob) that comprises one or more movable components is attached to an input screen (e.g., a touch screen). A microprocessor detects movement of the one or more movable components of the mechanical input element via the input screen. The detection of the movement of the one or more movable components of the mechanical input element is used to control various types of electronic/mechanical systems, such as controlling a volume on a radio.

Abstract: A system that detects a gaze interaction from a user or animal based on information received from a camera. For example, the user looks directly at the camera or is looking at an angle toward the camera. In response to detecting the gaze interaction, the system identifies an associated action for controlling one or more of an electrical element and a mechanical element. For example, the action may be to control lighting system. The action is then initiated to control the one or more of the electrical element and the mechanical element.

Abstract: A listening device that identifies, based on receiving the digitized voice stream, a first keyword of a plurality of keywords in the digitized voice stream. For example, the keyword may be a name associated with a service provider (e.g., “Google”). In response to identifying the first keyword of the plurality of keywords in the digitized voice stream the listening device identifies a first communication address of a first communication server of a first service provider associated with the first keyword of the plurality of keywords in the digitized voice stream. The listening server then routes the digitized voice stream and/or information associated with the digitized voice stream to the first communication server of the first service provider using the first communication address.

Abstract: A mechanical input element (e.g., a dial or knob) that comprises one or more movable components is attached to an input screen (e.g., a touch screen). A microprocessor detects movement of the one or more movable components of the mechanical input element via the input screen. The detection of the movement of the one or more movable components of the mechanical input element is used to control various types of electronic/mechanical systems, such as controlling a volume on a radio.

Abstract: A system that detects a gaze interaction from a user or animal based on information received from a camera. For example, the user looks directly at the camera or is looking at an angle toward the camera. In response to detecting the gaze interaction, the system identifies an associated action for controlling one or more of an electrical element and a mechanical element. For example, the action may be to control lighting system. The action is then initiated to control the one or more of the electrical element and the mechanical element.

Abstract: A system that detects a gaze interaction from a user or animal based on information received from a camera. For example, the user looks directly at the camera or is looking at an angle toward the camera. In response to detecting the gaze interaction, the system identifies an associated action for controlling one or more of an electrical element and a mechanical element. For example, the action may be to control lighting system. The action is then initiated to control the one or more of the electrical element and the mechanical element.

Abstract: A listening device that identifies, based on receiving the digitized voice stream, a first keyword of a plurality of keywords in the digitized voice stream. For example, the keyword may be a name associated with a service provider (e.g., “Google”). In response to identifying the first keyword of the plurality of keywords in the digitized voice stream the listening device identifies a first communication address of a first communication server of a first service provider associated with the first keyword of the plurality of keywords in the digitized voice stream. The listening server then routes the digitized voice stream and/or information associated with the digitized voice stream to the first communication server of the first service provider using the first communication address.

Abstract: A mechanical input element (e.g., a dial or knob) that comprises one or more movable components is attached to an input screen (e.g., a touch screen). A microprocessor detects movement of the one or more movable components of the mechanical input element via the input screen. The detection of the movement of the one or more movable components of the mechanical input element is used to control various types of electronic/mechanical systems, such as controlling a volume on a radio.

Abstract: Smart gloves and methods for using smart gloves are provided. In embodiments of the disclosure, gloves are integrated with a display and controls in such a way as to allow a user to access and/or manipulate the controls using the same hand on which the user wears the glove. A user can thus access and/or control the glove and the content or information embodied therein while also accomplishing other tasks with his or her hands. Embodiments also comprise touch- and/or force-sensitive sensors, e.g. resistive or capacitive sensors, integrated into the glove that the user can access and/or manipulate with one or more fingers, preferably the thumb, of the hand on which the user wears the glove.