Abstract: A video game controller has triggers that can be depressed by a user. The triggers have associated trigger stops actuatable to limit the travel of the trigger when depressed by the user. The trigger stop can be selectively operated by the user to vary the trigger stop location, and therefore the amount of travel of the trigger when depressed, between multiple (e.g., more than 2, more than 3, more than 4, 5, etc.) positions.

Abstract: A video game controller has triggers that can be depressed by a user. The triggers have associated trigger stops actuatable to limit the travel of the trigger when depressed by the user. The trigger stop can be selectively operated by the user to vary the trigger stop location, and therefore the amount of travel of the trigger when depressed, between multiple (e.g., more than 2, more than 3, more than 4, 5, etc.) positions.

Abstract: A video game controller has triggers that can be depressed by a user. The triggers have associated trigger stops actuatable to limit the travel of the trigger when depressed by the user. The trigger stop can be selectively operated by the user to vary the trigger stop location, and therefore the amount of travel of the trigger when depressed, between multiple (e.g., more than 2, more than 3, more than 4, 5, etc.) positions.

Abstract: Videogame controllers can have a housing and a trigger movably coupled to the housing, the trigger pivotable from an undepressed position to a fully depressed position. A trigger stop assembly of the controller can include a clutch lever rotatable about a second axis, a clutch actuator attached to the clutch lever and configured to at least partially extend through an opening in the housing. A plunger is rotatable about a third axis and configured to define a travel limit of the trigger when the trigger is fully depressed and contacts at least a portion of the plunger. The plunger comprises a plurality of surfaces configured to releasably engage at least a portion of the clutch lever, where the travel limit of the trigger is adjustable between a plurality of travel limit positions by releasably engaging said at least a portion of the clutch lever with a different surface of the plurality of surface of the plunger.

Abstract: An interactive toy having a housing in the shape of a videogame character and equipped with electronic components including a sensor to detect the toy's orientation and position relative to a gaming zone, and to generate a first signal indicative of the position or orientation. The toy is equipped with a processing engine to receive the first signal and cause a transceiver to transmit a second signal indicative of the orientation or position, and a feedback component to provide an audible sound responsive to the occurrence of a videogame event. The transceiver receives a third signal from the gaming console responsive to a second event occurring in the videogame. The processing engine causes the feedback component to generate an audible sound indicative of an effect of the second event on the videogame character associated with the toy.

Abstract: A remote device configured to wirelessly communicate with a computing device without using RF signaling. Embodiments of the remote device may include a processor; a memory coupled to the processor and configured to store data; one or more transistor(s); and one or more output pad(s) operatively coupled with the one or more transistor(s). The processor is configured to cause the one or more transistor(s) to selectively ground one or more of the output pad(s). The one or more output pad(s) are configured to be selectively grounded to impose a capacitive load pattern on the capacitive sensor of a computing device, the capacitive load pattern encoding the data. The pattern is detectable and decodable by the computing device to recover the data. Embodiments of the remote device may include a photodetector to detect light pulses from the display of a computing device, the light pulses representing data from the computing device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a container for holding an object with separate components, each similar in construction. In some embodiments, the components of the container may be substantially identical with one another. A first component of the container may include a coupling region that is identical and complementary to the coupling region of a second component of the container. Coupling the components with one another (e.g., press fit) forms an enclosure for the object. In some embodiments, fastening members of a coupling region of a container component may extend along a distance smaller than a mating perimeter, defined by identical and complementary coupling regions, that extends along a transverse plane defining two halves of the container enclosure.

Abstract: A communication device for transmitting and receiving messages via an emergency notification network. The communication device includes a receiver configured to receive a data packet from a data broadcasting system, a processor operably connected to the receiver and configured to process the data packet, a memory operably connected to the processor and configured to store data, a mesh network transceiver operably connected to the processor and configured to transmit the received data packet via a mesh network to at least a second communication device, and an output device operably connected to the processor and configured to present an alert corresponding to the data packet.

Abstract: A communication device for transmitting and receiving messages via an emergency notification network. The communication device includes a receiver configured to receive a data packet from a data broadcasting system, a processor operably connected to the receiver and configured to process the data packet, a memory operably connected to the processor and configured to store data, a mesh network transceiver operably connected to the processor and configured to transmit the received data packet via a mesh network to at least a second communication device, and an output device operably connected to the processor and configured to present an alert corresponding to the data packet.

Abstract: A communication device for transmitting and receiving messages via an emergency notification network. The communication device includes a receiver configured to receive a data packet from a data broadcasting system, a processor operably connected to the receiver and configured to process the data packet, a memory operably connected to the processor and configured to store data, a mesh network transceiver operably connected to the processor and configured to transmit the received data packet via a mesh network to at least a second communication device, and an output device operably connected to the processor and configured to present an alert corresponding to the data packet.

Abstract: A method and system of notifying individuals at a location of an event. The method includes the steps of receiving, at a first device, a data broadcast system (DBS) message, wherein the first device is associated with at least one group and analyzing, by the first device, the DBS message. After analyzing, the first device performs at least one of the following: (1) presenting, by the first device, an alert message, wherein the alert message comprises an audio or visual message including text that is descriptive of the event, and (2) transmitting, by a mesh network transceiver of the first device, the DBS message so that it may be received by at least one additional device within the group.

Abstract: An inflatable container includes a first body having an inner wall defining at least a portion of a receptacle and an outer wall. The inner wall is attached to the outer wall such that a cavity is defined between the inner wall and the outer wall. A first foam is positioned within the cavity. The first foam is of a type that expands when exposed to air. At least one first valve is attached to the first body. The one or more first valves are in communication with the cavity and are configured to adjust from a closed position to an open position. The at least one first valve permits air to pass through the at least one first valve and into the cavity when in the open position and prevents air from passing through the at least one first valve and into the cavity when in the closed position.

Abstract: A tracking device for determining position of at least one user relative to a video display has a wearable structure configured to be mounted on a human such a as a headset, eyeglasses or arm bands. The structure has two clusters of light emitting components which are spaced apart from one another. The LEDs in each cluster can emit different wavelengths of lines and be activated in sequences to identify not only the position of the user but also to distinguish one user from another user.