Abstract: A system for displaying information to allow an observer at an event to obtain event-related data of specific interest, such as a player's individual statistics, using a pre-existing event general purpose display, such as a scoreboard, is provided. The system includes an information control system receiving contact information, such as a phone number or web address. The information control system formats the contact information to be compatible with the pre-existing event general purpose display, and provides the contact information to the pre-existing event display to allow the observer seeking the event-related data of specific interest to contact the information control system. A display control system receives the contact information and provides the contact information to the general purpose display. An information interface system establishes a communications channel with the observer, such as by receiving a telephone call from the user and generating audio prompts.

Abstract: A non-rigid airship has a hull with a plurality of lobes formed therein. The lobes decrease the radius of curvature of the hull, thereby reducing the stress on the hull due to the pressurized lifting gas contained therein. The reduced stress allows the hull to be constructed from a lighter weight material, thus reducing the mass of the hull, and enabling the airship to carry more cargo. The lobes can be pulled-in to reduce the cross-sectional area of the airship, thereby potentially reducing its aerodynamic drag. Flexible retaining members are used to partially delineate lobes. Load lines in the form of a polygon are used to pull in lobes.

Abstract: A non-rigid or semi-rigid airship has a hull with a plurality of lobes formed therein. The lobes decrease the radius of curvature of the hull, thereby reducing the stress on the hull due to the pressurized lifting gas contained therein. The reduced stress allows the hull to be constructed from a lighter weight material, thus reducing the mass of the hull, and enabling the airship to carry more cargo. Flexible membranes are used to partially delineate lobes. The membranes are attached to the inner surface of the hull and a group of load lines connected to and running between the membranes form a polygon-shaped cross-sectional area.