Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering spatial audio in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. One embodiment includes a spatial audio system, including a primary network connected speaker, including a plurality of sets of drivers, where each set of drivers is oriented in a different direction, a processor system, memory containing an audio player application, wherein the audio player application configures the processor system to obtain an audio source stream from an audio source via the network interface, spatially encode the audio source, decode the spatially encoded audio source to obtain driver inputs for the individual drivers in the plurality of sets of drivers, where the driver inputs cause the drivers to generate directional audio.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a plurality of fuel cell plates. A first plate of the fuel cell plates is connected to a plurality of plate supports located on a periphery of the first plate. Each support of the plurality of plate supports is electrically insulating and bounds an opening for receiving an aligning member therein.

Abstract: A device can receive, via a single interface of a device, information identifying video content to be targeted to user devices associated with an Internet protocol television (IPTV) service. The device can receive, via the single interface of the device, configuration information relating to the video content. The device can store the information identifying the video content in association with the configuration information. The device can receive information associated with a user device of the set of user devices. The device can generate, using the information identifying video content and the configuration information, targeted information relating to the video content based on the information associated with the user device. The device can provide, to the user device, the targeted information relating to the video content to permit the user device to provide, for display, the targeted information relating to the video content in association with the IPTV service.

Abstract: A device can receive, via a single interface of a device, information identifying video content to be targeted to user devices associated with an Internet protocol television (IPTV) service. The device can receive, via the single interface of the device, configuration information relating to the video content. The device can store the information identifying the video content in association with the configuration information. The device can receive information associated with a user device of the set of user devices. The device can generate, using the information identifying video content and the configuration information, targeted information relating to the video content based on the information associated with the user device. The device can provide, to the user device, the targeted information relating to the video content to permit the user device to provide, for display, the targeted information relating to the video content in association with the IPTV service.

Abstract: In a word guessing game, letters are grouped into words and the letters are associated with game positions. A player selects game positions and, if a letter is located at a selected game position, the letter is revealed to the player. The player may then attempt to guess the word which the letter is a part of. In a multi-player game, the player who determines all of the other player's words first is declared the winner. In a single player game, the player may be declared a winner if they determine all of the words within a period of time or number of position selections or guesses.

Abstract: The present invention is a laminate and resultant package expressing an aroma burst. The laminate or package is comprised of a polyolefin sealing layer; a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and microcapsules containing an active core material, the microcapsules dispersed in a resealably tacky pressure sensitive adhesive layer; the pressure sensitive adhesive sandwiched between at least two layers by being disposed along substantially an entire surface of the polyolefin sealing layer and in continuous and direct contact with a second polyolefin layer opposing and coextensive with the polyolefin sealing layer; and the microcapsules in the pressure sensitive adhesive layer having less tensile strength than the adhesive such that a fraction of the microcapsules rupture releasing core material such as an aroma or fragrance when the pressure sensitive adhesive layer is separated when the polyethylene and first polyolefin layers sandwiching the pressure sensitive adhesive are pulled apart.

Abstract: A lap sealable laminate is provided comprised of an oriented polypropylene film layer on one side of the laminate, and a polyolefin elastomer-modified polyethylene sealant film forming an opposing side of the laminate, as well as a flexible pouch formed from the lap sealable laminate.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer-implemented system and method for easily configuring new financial advice applications from various services and sub-applications in order to deliver consistent advice to consumers, clients, and advisors, regardless of the delivery mechanism utilized. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the system includes at least one client computer having an application program implemented thereon; an advice utility server in communication with the client computer and the application program; and at least one financial service in communication with the advice utility server, wherein each financial service is configured to receive/transmit data from/to the advice utility server.

Abstract: A step-in shoe of novel design that includes a heel strap that can be donned by the user without the necessity of manipulating the heel strap with the fingers to correctly position the heel strap about the user's heel. The step-in shoe is constructed from a novel, lofted foam material that permits the heel strap to flex downwardly as the foot starts to enter the body of the shoe, but automatically positions itself about the heel of the user as the user's foot fully enters the internal chamber of the body of the shoe.

Abstract: A novel card game is disclosed utilizing a standard deck of playing cards and played by combining the rules of tic-tac-toe and twenty-one or poker. The player places the cards at certain locations in order to accumulate combinations of twenty-one or in order to accumulate the best poker hands. Also disclosed are novel decks of game playing cards containing playing cards. One novel deck consists of groups of cards, each containing the numeric values of one through ten. The other novel deck contains 37 or 38 novel cards, each containing a numeric value one through 36, or a zero or a double zero, along with a color indication of red, black or green.

Abstract: A deck of game playing cards is disclosed containing approximately 104 playing cards, each card having a back side which is similar to each of the other playing cards such that the cards cannot be distinguished by observing the back side, and a front side containing an indication of location, quantity and suit, such that when a first playing card is placed adjacent to a second playing card, the combination results in a playing card similar to a standard playing card, but approximately twice the size of the standard playing card.

Abstract: A system and method using codes or symbols for solving word, numbers or trivia puzzles or game in which a correct answer or portion of an answer to one part of the puzzle provides the player with the correct answer or portion of the correct answer for the remaining unanswered portions of the puzzle.

Abstract: A test architecture performs calibration and site verification testing of the effectiveness of a radiation shielding structure within which electronic equipment is housed. An external subsystem is outside a shielding cabinet, and an internal subsystem resides with the electronic equipment within the shielded equipment housing proper. The external subsystem includes a host computer, which controls the operation of transmit and receive subsystems. An external receiver is selectively coupled by the host processor to either an RF receive antenna or to a current sense probe. All control signals from the external subsystem are conveyed into the shielded cabinet by way of fiber optic links, in order to preserve the shielding effectiveness of the cabinet. Having the source of test signals and its associated transmission antenna located within the shielded cabinet serves to minimize the impact of such signals on circuits within the environment outside the cabinet.