Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to techniques by which visual data is mapped to one or more display devices as a function of the positions of the display devices. The invention may support mapping of visual data to any number of display devices, which may cooperate to display the visual data as if the display devices were a single, large display device. In addition, the invention supports dynamic monitoring of the positions of display devices, with the visual data being mapped to a display device changing as the position of each display device changes.

Abstract: In general, the invention is directed to translation techniques for acronyms and ambiguities. In one embodiment, translation of a source text into a target language includes identifying a potential acronym in the source text and presenting a translated acronym to the user as a candidate for translation of the acronym. In another embodiment, a user's response with respect to a first instance of an ambiguity is used to translate a second instance of the ambiguity in a set of related documents without any further user response.

Abstract: The invention is directed to systems that include a portable computing device comprising a first cover member hingedly coupled to a second cover member, and at least two portable power packs. The power packs are configured to detachably electrically couple to the underside of at least one of the cover members. The user has the option to select one or more power packs that provide the features that the user desires.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a figurine that utilizes wireless communication to harness computing power of an external computer. The figurine may capture visual or audible input and wirelessly transfer the input to the external computer, either directly or via a network. The external computer processes the input, generates output, and transfers the output to the figurine. The output can then be presented to a child as though the figurine processed and generated the output directly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for delivering information that is stored in one or more delivery formats in a memory to a user in a format appropriate for the user. A user device stores an information delivery format indication. The information device detects the user device and receives the information delivery format indication from the user device. A plurality of files within a memory of the information device contain information, each file containing the information in a different delivery format. The information device uses the information delivery format indication to select a file containing the information in a format appropriate for a user of the user device, and delivers the information to the user using the selected file.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a kiosk for a retail establishment or other similar environment where customers may seek information. The customer can input a product identification or product description to the kiosk, e.g., by speaking to the kiosk or typing the product identification or description at the kiosk. The kiosk parses the user's input to identify a store location associated with the product. The kiosk outputs the location to the user, e.g., in the form of verbal or printed directions to a location of the product, or a printed map of the store with a conspicuous identification of the location associated with the product. The user can use the output of the kiosk to quickly locate the product of interest. In other embodiments, the kiosk may receive verbal requests from a user and respond accordingly.