Abstract: A head mounted virtual reality display system and method is provided. The invention includes a head mounted apparatus worn by a user and a display element having an array of display regions wherein said display region contains a smaller active region having an output aperture with at least one pixel of variable color and luminosity and larger non-active region adjacent to the active region. The invention further includes means for scanning the apparent position of the active region onto the user's eye in both horizontal and/or vertical directions between a plurality of sub-frames within the display region in a pre-determined fill pattern, wherein said sub-frames cover an area including the original position of the larger non-active region and active region on the display region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a haptic communication apparatus and method to convert a written message into its constituent phonetic components, which are then encoded as a series of haptic signals that are sensed by the user as a coordinated sensation on a wearable device that incorporates a haptic interface. The coordinated sensations have waveforms and frequencies that correspond to the sounds in the written message when spoken, so that its contents can be intuitively understood by a user without the need for visual or audio cues or to memorize the meaning of entire words.

Abstract: The invention relates to a haptic communication apparatus and method to convert a written message into its constituent phonetic components, which are then encoded as a series of haptic signals that are sensed by the user as a coordinated sensation on a wearable device that incorporates a haptic interface. The coordinated sensations have waveforms and frequencies that correspond to the sounds in the written message when spoken, so that its contents can be intuitively understood by a user without the need for visual or audio cues or to memorize the meaning of entire words.

Abstract: The invention relates to a programmable vaporizer device and method that allows a user to controllably atomize a plurality of aerosol-forming substrates having different flavors in order to generate an aerosol mixture with a specific flavor profile and share that flavor profile with other users over a computer network. Preferably, the vaporizer device includes a user interface adapted to create a flavor profile by allowing a user to determine the intensity of specific flavors over the duration of inhalation.

Abstract: A product authenticator system and method for facilitating the verification of the authenticity of a product, by using a tamper-proof seal which either wholly or partially conceals an authentication code attached to a product. The said authentication code is unique and includes information which allows a user to verify the authenticity of the product. The authentication code can be scanned by a user using means such as a mobile phone, which can broadcast a notification of the consumption of the product via a computer network.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a haptic notification apparatus and method which allows a user to be notified through a haptic interface allowing notifications to be perceived by a user as coordinated sensations. Preferably, the coordinated sensations are generated by providing a plurality of conducting electrode having at least one insulator per electrode, allowing skin nerve endings of user to be stimulated via capacitive coupling over said insulator. The apparatus and method also preferably includes a sensor which is configured to sense movement or rotation in any axis and sense electronic nerve signals or pressure from muscle contractions in order to allow a user to respond to a haptic notification.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a haptic notification apparatus and method which allows a user to be notified through a haptic interface allowing notifications to be perceived by a user as coordinated sensations. Preferably, the coordinated sensations are generated by providing a plurality of conducting electrode having at least one insulator per electrode, allowing skin nerve endings of user to be stimulated via capacitive coupling over said insulator. The apparatus and method also preferably includes a sensor which is configured to sense movement or rotation in any axis and sense electronic nerve signals or pressure from muscle contractions in order to allow a user to respond to a haptic notification.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an apparatus and method for producing lateral force on a touchscreen. The apparatus and method allows a lateral force to be produced and felt by an appendage that is touching or manipulating objects on the touchscreen by generating and modulating the surface friction presented to a finger on a touchscreen device or static control surface.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing items of content over a peer-to-peer system are described. Items of content are requested from a central server by a downloading peer, and the central server determines uploading peers from whom the downloading peer may request parts of the content item.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved hygienic packaging unit including a strip being arranged in a v-folded assembly, such strip having a sealed enclosure having a protective upper and lower layers wherein it is possible to separate the layers and expose the contents of the enclosure in a single fluid movement. In addition, the described packaging unit allows the sealed enclosure to be opened by using only one hand. Preferably, a plurality of packaging units are connected end-to-end and stacked in a z-folded assembly within a dispenser which facilitates the release of individual packaging units.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing items of content over a peer-to-peer system are described. Items of content are requested from a central server by a downloading peer, and the central server determines uploading peers from whom the downloading loading peer may request parts of the content item.