Abstract: In one aspect, an example method includes (i) encountering, by a media player of a media presentation system, a trigger to transmit a network communication to a computing device; (ii) generating, by the media player, an attestation watermark indicative of an authenticity of the media player using a cryptographic key; (iii) attaching, by the media player, the attestation watermark to the network communication; and (iv) based on encountering the trigger, transmitting, by the media player, the network communication having the attached attestation watermark to the computing device, the authenticity of the media player being verifiable by the computing device using the attestation watermark.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for providing interactive content to a user. In a non-limiting embodiment, an apparatus, such as a media device, may provide interactive content to a user. The media device may receive content comprising primary and secondary content from a content provider, and then determine whether the secondary content is a candidate for an interactive experience. The media device may also provide the interactive experience to the user when the secondary content is a candidate for the interactive experience. Furthermore, the media device may monitor tracking information of the interactive experience.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for providing interactive content to a user. In a non-limiting embodiment, an apparatus, such as a media device, may provide interactive content to a user. The media device may receive content comprising primary and secondary content from a content provider, and then determine whether the secondary content is a candidate for an interactive experience. The media device may also provide the interactive experience to the user when the secondary content is a candidate for the interactive experience. Furthermore, the media device may monitor tracking information of the interactive experience.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a vehicle-compatible drone. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes providing a drone having a plurality of blades and an expansion device. The expansion device is adapted to reconfigure the position of at least one blade of the plurality of blades from a first configuration of the drone to a second configuration of the drone. The computer-implemented method also includes identifying the drone being in a first mode that is associated with the first configuration. The computer-implemented method further includes detecting a trigger signal based on an event. The computer-implemented method includes transmitting a transition signal configured to cause the drone to transition to the second mode that is associated with the second configuration.

Abstract: A method and system for mobile charging and exchange includes a vehicle having a vehicle storage space and a selectively removable charging bin mounted into the vehicle storage space. The selectively removable charging bin has one or more form fitted receptacle slots for receiving a battery device and each receptacle slot has a connection therein to a power source of the vehicle. A processor is operatively connected for computer communication to the vehicle and a user device using a server over a network. The processor receives an exchange request from the user device and calculates an exchange cost for the exchange request. The processor manages access to the vehicle storage space according to the exchange request and the exchange cost to allow removal of the battery device from the receptacle slot and insertion of a used user battery device into the receptacle slot.

Abstract: A method and system for mobile charging and exchange includes a vehicle having a vehicle storage space and a selectively removable charging bin mounted into the vehicle storage space. The selectively removable charging bin has one or more form fitted receptacle slots for receiving a battery device and each receptacle slot has a connection therein to a power source of the vehicle. A processor is operatively connected for computer communication to the vehicle and a user device using a server over a network. The processor receives an exchange request from the user device and calculates an exchange cost for the exchange request. The processor manages access to the vehicle storage space according to the exchange request and the exchange cost to allow removal of the battery device from the receptacle slot and insertion of a used user battery device into the receptacle slot.

Abstract: A method and system for mobile charging and exchange includes a vehicle having a vehicle storage space and a selectively removable charging bin mounted into the vehicle storage space. The selectively removable charging bin has one or more form fitted receptacle slots for receiving a battery device and each receptacle slot has a connection therein to a power source of the vehicle. A processor is operatively connected for computer communication to the vehicle and a user device using a server over a network. The processor receives an exchange request from the user device and calculates an exchange cost for the exchange request. The processor manages access to the vehicle storage space according to the exchange request and the exchange cost to allow removal of the battery device from the receptacle slot and insertion of a used user battery device into the receptacle slot.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a vehicle-compatible drone. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes providing a drone having a plurality of blades and an expansion device. The expansion device is adapted to reconfigure the position of at least one blade of the plurality of blades from a first configuration of the drone to a second configuration of the drone. The computer-implemented method also includes identifying the drone being in a first mode that is associated with the first configuration. The computer-implemented method further includes detecting a trigger signal based on an event. The computer-implemented method includes transmitting a transition signal configured to cause the drone to transition to the second mode that is associated with the second configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for providing interactive content to a user. In a non-limiting embodiment, an apparatus, such as a media device, may provide interactive content to a user. The media device may receive content comprising primary and secondary content from a content provider, and then determine whether the secondary content is a candidate for an interactive experience. The media device may also provide the interactive experience to the user when the secondary content is a candidate for the interactive experience. Furthermore, the media device may monitor tracking information of the interactive experience.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, for providing client side stitching of secondary content to a user. In a non-limiting embodiment, an apparatus, such as a media device, may provide client side stitching of secondary content to a user. The media device may receive content comprising primary content from a content provider and analyze metadata of the content to identify secondary content to be presented to the user. The media device may also retrieve the secondary content from the content provider and pre-buffer the secondary content. The media device may also provide the secondary content to the user.

Abstract: A tool assembly configured for location on a section of a pipe is operable to both isolate a section of the pipe and perform an intervention into the pipe while maintaining pressure integrity. The tool assembly includes a clamp, a cutting tool and an isolation tool. In use, the clamp sealingly secures the tool assembly to the pipe, the cutting tool performs an intervention operation on the pipe, and the isolation tool isolates the section of pipe in order that repair or replacement of equipment can be effected.

Abstract: A utility tower lifting apparatus and method for raising a lattice tower in addition to carried transmission cables without disturbing the tower foundation, disconnecting the cables, or requiring de-energization of the transmission lines.

Abstract: A utility tower lifting apparatus and method for raising a lattice tower in addition to carried transmission cables without disturbing the tower foundation, disconnecting the cables, or requiring de-energization of the transmission lines.

Abstract: A utility tower lifting apparatus and method for raising a lattice tower in addition to carried transmission cables without disturbing the tower foundation, disconnecting the cables, or requiring de-energization of the transmission lines.

Abstract: A tool assembly configured for location on a section of a pipe is operable to both isolate a section of the pipe and perform an intervention into the pipe while maintaining pressure integrity. The tool assembly includes a clamp, a cutting tool and an isolation tool. In use, the clamp sealingly secures the tool assembly to the pipe, the cutting tool performs an intervention operation on the pipe, and the isolation tool isolates the section of pipe in order that repair or replacement of equipment can be effected.

Abstract: A utility tower lifting apparatus and method for raising a lattice tower in addition to carried transmission cables without disturbing the tower foundation, disconnecting the cables, or requiring de-energization of the transmission lines.

Abstract: Architecture and a method for reducing voice switch and trunk loading is disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for handling a voice frequency data call to a first termination telephone number associated with a service provider includes a first processor for recognizing and routing the voice frequency data call toward a data network via a first network modem and a converter for receiving the voice frequency data call from the first network modem and packetizing the voice frequency call into a packet switch call having at least a first packet transmittable toward the service provider via the data network interconnectable to the service provider.

Abstract: An information retrieval system is disclosed, wherein the system includes a plurality of text search engines based on substantially different computational searching techniques. By activating each search engine with input from a user information request, the output from each of the search engines is combined into a single list of information items. A ranking process ranks the information items in the combined list by utilizing information item ordering data also received from each of the search engines as to the relevance of the information items output by the search engine to the user's request. Thus, by providing higher rankings to those information items determined to be most relevant to the user's request by each of (or a majority of) the search engines, these information items have been found to be highly consistent in satisfying the user's request for information.

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for the decentralized control of respective video cameras at a plurality of subscriber stations. According to the invention, there is provided a telephone, video camera, input device and camera control module at each subscriber station. The camera control module includes the input device and has a communication section for providing intelligence to the system, a control section for controlling respective video cameras, and a user feed-back section to identify a respective camera, its station and a camera function being controlled.