Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for providing isolated actuations in a plurality of animated points of an object. A base portion and an object portion are provided with an apparatus, and a plurality of light receiving elements are configured with the base portion that are operable to detect light emanating from pixels that flash on a computing device display screen. A plurality of actuators are provided with the base portion and each is configured to independently actuate in response to the light detected by the light receiving elements. A plurality of passive mechanical components is provided with the object portion. The mechanical portions are operatively coupled to respective ones of the plurality of actuators, wherein independent movement of respective parts of the object portion is provided by the respective actuators in response to the light detected from the computing device.

Abstract: A mobile-enabled health system is provided having a medical device subsystem, having a medical device, such as a thermometer, operatively connected to a computing device running a first application that operates to receive health care data from a user of the medical device subsystem; a data repository configured to receive health care data from the computing device and the first application, receive health care data from third-party sources, and aggregate and analyze the health care data into contextualized health care data; and a second application operative to receive the contextualized health care data.

Abstract: In one or more implementations, a system and method are provide that include an interactive gaming environment for providing a scene having a size and scale and in coordination with a figurine. Position sensors are arranged relative to the gaming environment, and circuitry that is configured to interrogate passive sensors are provided with the figurine. A processor that is configured to process information from the sensors computes at least a position and orientation of the figurine. A rendering module renders a virtual representation of the gaming environment, in accordance with the processed information from the sensors. The passive sensors can be provided inside the figurine. The passive sensors can include radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) tags.

Abstract: The present apparatus relates to a standardized assembly unit for building objects by utilizing connection elements that mechanically attach together permanently. By utilizing particular surface features and characteristics, such as compressive tabs and interlocking structures, the interlocking units described herein are able to impart structural stability to various objects without the need to provide overlapping layers of material or fasteners. More specifically, utilizing only mechanical linkages and connectors, a collection of interlocking units are utilized to assemble complex objects having high strength, durability and permanence.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an object construction device configured to enclose a specified assembly area and assemble objects, such as toys, using standardized interlocking assembly units. The construction device includes processor with a memory device configured to access an instruction set encoding the assembly instructions of the object. The processor executes the instruction set in order to control and direct an assembly unit manipulator to additively construct or assemble the object from the interlocking assembly units. The assembly units are configured with surface features that interconnect the assembly units such that once connected they are substantially permanently attached to one another.

Abstract: In one or more implementations, a temperature measuring system is provided, including a temperature sensing probe having (a) a thermistor operatively connected to a first conductor and (b) a resistor operatively connected to a second conductor, and a temperature determination application stored in a memory of a computing device operatively connected to the temperature sensing probe.

Abstract: A teleprompter system and method include use of a touch-screen interface positioned intermediate to the user and a camera such that the camera captures the user's image through a transparency of the touch-screen interface. The touch screen interface is coupled to a computer and is operably connected so as to enable user control and manipulation of interactive media content generated by the computer. A video mixing component integrates images captured by the camera with interactive media content generated by the computer, as may be manipulated by the user via the touch-screen interface, to generate a coordinated presentation. The coordinated presentation can be received by one or more remote devices. The remote devices can further interact with at least the interactive media content.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing information to a camera associated with a computing device. The apparatus includes a base portion having a bottomside. The base portion further has an interior region disposed therein, that provides an illuminable surface. Further, a machine-readable code is included that is supported by the surface, and a lens is disposed between the code and the bottomside. The base is configured to seat the lens over the camera associated with the computing device in a first orientation and a second orientation. Further, the machine-readable code presents, for reading by the computing device, first information in response to the lens being seated over the camera in the first orientation and second information in response to the lens being seated over the camera in the second orientation, respectively.

Abstract: In one or more implementations, a temperature measuring system is provided, including a temperature sensing probe having (a) a thermistor operatively connected to a first conductor and (b) a resistor operatively connected to a second conductor, and a temperature determination application stored in a memory of a computing device operatively connected to the temperature sensing probe.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for providing isolated actuations in a plurality of animated points of an object. A base portion and an object portion are provided with an apparatus, and a plurality of light receiving elements are configured with the base portion that are operable to detect light emanating from pixels that flash on a computing device display screen. A plurality of actuators are provided with the base portion and each is configured to independently actuate in response to the light detected by the light receiving elements. A plurality of passive mechanical components is provided with the object portion. The mechanical portions are operatively coupled to respective ones of the plurality of actuators, wherein independent movement of respective parts of the object portion is provided by the respective actuators in response to the light detected from the computing device.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for providing isolated actuations in a plurality of animated points of an object. A base portion and an object portion are provided with an apparatus, and a plurality of light receiving elements are configured with the base portion that are operable to detect light emanating from pixels that flash on a computing device display screen. A plurality of actuators are provided with the base portion and each is configured to independently actuate in response to the light detected by the light receiving elements. A plurality of passive mechanical components is provided with the object portion. The mechanical portions are operatively coupled to respective ones of the plurality of actuators, wherein independent movement of respective parts of the object portion is provided by the respective actuators in response to the light detected from the computing device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing information to a camera associated with a computing device. The apparatus includes a base portion having a bottomside. The base portion further has an interior region disposed therein, that provides an illuminable surface. Further, a machine-readable code is included that is supported by the surface, and a lens is disposed between the code and the bottomside. The base is configured to seat the lens over the camera associated with the computing device in a first orientation and a second orientation. Further, the machine-readable code presents, for reading by the computing device, first information in response to the lens being seated over the camera in the first orientation and second information in response to the lens being seated over the camera in the second orientation, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is system and method to generate coordinated presentation, and that includes: a curating content module to curate content selected by a user for inclusion in the coordinated presentation; an audio/visual input module to capture, at least via a camera, a plurality of images for inclusion in the coordinated presentation; a display module to display, via a display coupled to the computing device, a first arrangement of all of the curated content. Moreover, a user interface module can be provided that comprises a touch-screen interface to enable user-based selection and manipulation of a portion of the curated content and a video mixer module to integrate the plurality of images captured by the camera together with a portion of the curated content via a user selection from the touch-screen interface. The coordinated presentation is configured to enable respective interaction with the portion of the curated content at each of the remote devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhancing interaction with a music simulation program. A controller interacts with the music simulation program in conjunction with a motion sensor to enable selection from among various operating modes, each representing a musical instrument or role. Distinct gestures and/or movements are detected by the motion sensor and serve to switch among the various modes during the course of the duration of a song or video without interrupting the progression of the song/video or gameplay.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing information to a camera associated with a computing device. The apparatus includes a base portion having a bottomside. The base portion further has an interior region disposed therein, that provides an illuminable surface. Further, a machine-readable code is included that is supported by the surface, and a lens is disposed between the code and the bottomside. The base is configured to seat the lens over the camera associated with the computing device in a first orientation and a second orientation. Further, the machine-readable code presents, for reading by the computing device, first information in response to the lens being seated over the camera in the first orientation and second information in response to the lens being seated over the camera in the second orientation, respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for providing information to a camera associated with a computing device. The apparatus includes a base portion having a bottomside. The base portion further has an interior region disposed therein, that provides an illuminable surface. Further, a machine-readable code is included that is supported by the surface, and a lens is disposed between the code and the bottomside. The base is configured to seat the lens over the camera associated with the computing device in a first orientation and a second orientation. Further, the machine-readable code presents, for reading by the computing device, first information in response to the lens being seated over the camera in the first orientation and second information in response to the lens being seated over the camera in the second orientation, respectively.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for interfacing with a mobile device. According to one aspect, a method for interfacing one or more peripheral devices with a mobile device having a processor is provided. One or more unique tones/signals are generated at a respective peripheral device corresponding to an event detected by the respective peripheral device. The tones/signals are conveyed to a mobile device where they are received through a microphone in communication with the mobile device. A processor processes the signals into one or more digital commands, and correlates the digital commands with real-time data to identify an action. One or more outputs are then provided based upon the action.

Abstract: A teleprompter system and method include use of a touch-screen interface positioned intermediate to the user and a camera such that the camera captures the user's image through a transparency of the touch-screen interface. The touch screen interface is coupled to a computer and is operably connected so as to enable user control and manipulation of interactive media content generated by the computer. A video mixing component integrates images captured by the camera with interactive media content generated by the computer, as may be manipulated by the user via the touch-screen interface, to generate a coordinated presentation. The coordinated presentation can be received by one or more remote devices. The remote devices can further interact with at least the interactive media content.

Abstract: A teleprompter system and method include use of a touch-screen interface positioned intermediate to the user and a camera such that the camera captures the user's image through a transparency of the touch-screen interface. The touch screen interface is coupled to a computer and is operably connected so as to enable user control and manipulation of interactive media content generated by the computer. A video mixing component integrates images captured by the camera with interactive media content generated by the computer, as may be manipulated by the user via the touch-screen interface, to generate a coordinated presentation. The coordinated presentation can be received by one or more remote devices. The remote devices can further interact with at least the interactive media content.