Abstract: A method of automating application program operation in a visual display ecosystem is implemented with use of a smart device communicating with the visual display ecosystem through a short-range wireless bidirectional communication link. The method entails user creation of a display spatial data template in the visual display ecosystem and storage of the display spatial data template in the smart device located outside the visual display ecosystem. The user creates the display spatial data template in real time during application program operation by manipulating an input device connected to a command processing device on which the application program is operating. The user can retrieve the stored display spatial data template during application program operation at a later time. The system is advantageous in that the storage and retrieval of the display spatial data template makes minimal use of ecosystem resources, including processing power, bandwidth capacity, and display screen real estate.

Abstract: A method of automating application program operation in a visual display ecosystem is implemented with use of a smart device communicating with the visual display ecosystem through a short-range wireless bidirectional communication link. The method entails user creation of a display spatial data template in the visual display ecosystem and storage of the display spatial data template in the smart device located outside the visual display ecosystem. The user creates the display spatial data template in real time during application program operation by manipulating an input device connected to a command processing device on which the application program is operating. The user can retrieve the stored display spatial data template during application program operation at a later time. The system is advantageous in that the storage and retrieval of the display spatial data template makes minimal use of ecosystem resources, including processing power, bandwidth capacity, and display screen real estate.

Abstract: A system includes a visual display ecosystem and a smart device communicating with each other through a short-range wireless bidirectional communication link. The system enables user creation of a display spatial data template in the visual display ecosystem and storage of the display spatial data template in the smart device located outside the visual display ecosystem. The user creates the display spatial data template in real time during application program operation by manipulating an input device connected to a command processing device on which the application program is operating. The user can retrieve the stored display spatial data template during application program operation at a later time. The system is advantageous in that the storage and retrieval of the display spatial data template makes minimal use of the ecosystem resources, including processing power, bandwidth capacity, and display screen real estate.

Abstract: A system includes a visual display ecosystem and a smart device communicating with each other through a short-range wireless bidirectional communication link. The system enables user creation of a display spatial data template in the visual display ecosystem and storage of the display spatial data template in the smart device located outside the visual display ecosystem. The user creates the display spatial data template in real time during application program operation by manipulating an input device connected to a command processing device on which the application program is operating. The user can retrieve the stored display spatial data template during application program operation at a later time. The system is advantageous in that the storage and retrieval of the display spatial data template makes minimal use of the ecosystem resources, including processing power, bandwidth capacity, and display screen real estate.

Abstract: A system (10) includes a video game play ecosystem (12) and a smart device (14) communicating with each other through a short-range wireless bidirectional communication link (16). The system enables user creation of a display spatial data template in the video game play ecosystem and storage of the display spatial data template in the smart device located outside the video game play ecosystem. The user creates the display spatial data template in real time during game play by manipulating an input device (18) connected to a command processing device (20) on which the video game is operating. The user can retrieve the stored display spatial data template during game play at a later time. The system is advantageous in that the storage and retrieval of the display spatial data template makes minimal use of the ecosystem resources, including processing power, bandwidth capacity, and display screen real estate.

Abstract: A system (10) includes a video game play ecosystem (12) and a smart device (14) communicating with each other through a short-range wireless bidirectional communication link (16). The system enables user creation of a display spatial data template in the video game play ecosystem and storage of the display spatial data template in the smart device located outside the video game play ecosystem. The user creates the display spatial data template in real time during game play by manipulating an input device (18) connected to a command processing device (20) on which the video game is operating. The user can retrieve the stored display spatial data template during game play at a later time. The system is advantageous in that the storage and retrieval of the display spatial data template makes minimal use of the ecosystem resources, including processing power, bandwidth capacity, and display screen real estate.

Abstract: A manual controller operates through a wireless communication link with a computing device to manipulate images or symbols on a display associated with the computing device. An electrical power conserving system allows such a wireless controller to conserve electrical power as the controller operates with electrical power supplied by replaceable batteries or rechargeable battery packs. In preferred embodiments, electronic manual-contact sensing circuitry enables more rapid turnoff of the controller during periods of game play inactivity. This eliminates a long timeout period and allows electrical current drain only when the controller is actually being held by a user. Preferred embodiments of the electronic manual-contact sensing circuitry detect electrical resistance of a user's hands and thereby enables delivery of different amounts of electrical power as required.

Abstract: A cable providing a visual indication of traffic including a wire and connector. The connector includes detection circuitry capable of detecting traffic on the cable and generating a detection signal responsive to the traffic. A traffic indicator provides the visual indication of the traffic responsive to the detection signal. The detection circuitry includes driving circuitry coupled to the wire, that carries a data signal. The detection circuitry also includes a transistor. The driving circuitry drives the transistor responsive to the data signal to generate the detection signal, which is used to drive the traffic indicator. The connector may have an inner casing for partially enveloping the detection circuitry, and an outer casing for partially enveloping the inner casing.

Abstract: A portable video game accessory capable of loading an operating code into a portable video game device is provided. The portable video game accessory may be a digital camera accessory that works together with the portable video game device to work as a digital camera. The portable video game accessory may also be a networking accessory that works together with the portable video game device as a wireless communicator. The portable video game accessory includes processing circuitry capable of receiving a random number from the portable video game device. The portable video game accessory also includes an i/o port suitable for being coupled to the portable video game device and a memory capable of storing the operating code and the random number. The processing circuitry encrypts the operating code using the random number and provides the encrypted operating code to the portable video game device through the i/o port to operate the portable video game device.