Abstract: Systems and associated methods for dynamic content play list creation are described. A fastplay application provides for dynamic play list generation, using feature categorization and local storage to present a set of custom play list(s) that are tailored to a user's preference(s). The settings may be stored locally on the media player storage device such that the preference(s) can be utilized across titles.

Abstract: There is provided a video playback device for providing an interactive environment on a display in response to a user input. The video playback device comprises (1) a memory to store a plurality of images forming a plurality of viewpoints of the interactive environment; a plurality of transition sequences, wherein each of the plurality of transition sequences provides a video transition from one image to another image; and a linking structure linking the plurality of images with the plurality of transition sequences; (2) a processor to determine a direction of movement based on the user input; select a next one of the plurality of transition sequences and a next one of the plurality of images based on the direction of movement and the linking structure; and display the next one of the plurality of transition sequences and the next one of the plurality of images on the display.

Abstract: Systems and associated methods for dynamic content play list creation are described. A fastplay application provides for dynamic play list generation, using feature categorization and local storage to present a set of custom play list(s) that are tailored to a user's preference(s). The settings may be stored locally on the media player storage device such that the preference(s) can be utilized across titles.

Abstract: There is provided a video playback device for providing an interactive environment on a display in response to a user input. The video playback device comprises (1) a memory to store a plurality of images forming a plurality of viewpoints of the interactive environment; a plurality of transition sequences, wherein each of the plurality of transition sequences provides a video transition from one image to another image; and a linking structure linking the plurality of images with the plurality of transition sequences; (2) a processor to determine a direction of movement based on the user input; select a next one of the plurality of transition sequences and a next one of the plurality of images based on the direction of movement and the linking structure; and display the next one of the plurality of transition sequences and the next one of the plurality of images on the display.

Abstract: There is provided a media playback device for accessing first and second server-side applications via a communications network and managing data transfer via client-side applications. The media playback device includes a memory configured to store first and second client-side applications corresponding to the first and second server-side applications. The media playback device includes a processor configured to launch the first client-side application, request first data for use by the first client-side application, transfer the first data by the first client-side application to the first server-side application, and store the first data in the memory. The processor is further configured to receive an input requesting launch of the second client-side application, launch the second client-side application, identify the first data for use by the second client-side application, and read the first data from the memory into the second client-side application.

Abstract: Subject matter disclosed herein may relate to messaging techniques with user generated content related to video object timecode.

Abstract: The invention relates to an expansible fixing plug (1) having two expansion limbs (4), which are expansible by introduction of a screw (not shown). To increase stability, it is proposed according to the invention to join the expansion limbs (4) in the peripheral region by angular connectors (7) which are integral with the expansion limbs (4). The connectors (7) are angled or curved in two notional planes relative to the expansible fixing plug (1); they can thus easily stretch and do not impede the expansion of the expansion limbs (4) to any appreciable extent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection element (1) for connecting constructional components (2, 3) or the like mechanically, consisting of two coupling halves (4, 5) arranged to be brought into engagement, each of which is arranged to be fastened by means of screws (6) or the like to the constructional components (2, 3) to be connected. In order to make a connection element (1) of such a kind highly stable and simple to install, the invention proposes that each of the coupling halves (4, 5) comprise a tubular part (7, 8), which tubular parts have different cross-sections and can be inserted one into the other, and that the tubular parts (7, 8) be arranged at an angle with respect to the contact faces (16) of the constructional components (2, 3).

Abstract: The invention relates to an expansible fixing plug having a fixing plug sleeve and an expander screw (10). The invention proposes to align the rear (in the direction of screwing-in) flank (20) of a screw thread (18) of the expander screw (10) at a shallow angle of about 9° relative to the axial direction of the expander screw (10) and to construct the screw thread (18) with a large thread pitch. In the event of the expander screw (10) being subjected to stress in the pull-out direction, the rear flank (20) acts in the manner of expander cones arranged one behind the other axially and expands the fixing plug sleeve. The expansible fixing plug exhibits subsequent expansion behaviour in the event of the drilled hole's becoming wider.

Abstract: A connection element (1) for mechanical connection of components (2, 3) or the like consists of two coupling halves (4, 5) capable of being brought into engagement, which are each arranged to be fixed by means of screws (6) or the like to a respective one of the components (2, 3) to be connected. The coupling halves (4, 5) have screw seats (7) for the screws (6). In order to produce a fixing of the coupling halves (4, 5) for connection elements that permits approximate and precision positioning, and at the same time ensure a stable bearing surface for the screw, the screw seats (7) each have a screw head bearing surface (8), the form of which corresponds over its entire circumference with the geometry of the screw head (10). A supporting sleeve (9) adjoins the screw head bearing surface (8) in the component direction, the internal cross-section of the supporting sleeve (9) widening in the component direction. The supporting sleeve (9) rests at its end face (11) on the component (2, 3) to be connected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bottom rail strip for bridging a joint between two floor coverings. The invention proposes that the bottom rail be designed with a hinge, by means of which one cover profile strip of the bottom rail can be laterally swivelled. The hinge makes it possible to adjust the bottom rail to floor coverings of varying height, and offset height differences.

Abstract: The invention relates to an expansible fixing plug (10) having an expansion region. To achieve a high anchoring force, the invention proposes constructing the expansible fixing plug (10) in the expansion region with two circumferential wall portions (18) arranged lying opposite one another, each of which extends over about 180° and from the insides of which expansion ribs (20) project inwards, the inner edges (22) of which expansion ribs form a semicircular arc and by which an expansion channel (24) that is continuous in the lengthwise direction of the expansible fixing plug (10) is constricted to a lens shape. By screwing an expansion screw into the expansion channel (24), the expansible fixing plug (10) is expanded.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bottom rail strip for bridging a joint between two floor coverings. The invention proposes that the bottom rail be designed with a hinge, by means of which one cover profile strip of the bottom rail can be laterally swivelled. The hinge makes it possible to adjust the bottom rail to floor coverings of varying height, and offset height differences.