Abstract: A method of projected capacitance touch sensing on a display screen, the method comprising: updating said display screen by applying a drive waveform to each pixel of the display screen over a plurality of frame periods, wherein a said drive waveform for a pixel defines a transition of the pixel from a current pixel state to an updated pixel state over said plurality of frame periods, and wherein said updating comprises selecting each row of said display screen in turn for a row driving period and driving columns of the display screen with a time slice of drive waveforms for pixels of the row to perform a frame update of said display screen, and repeating said frame update to drive pixels of said display with a plurality of successive time slices of said drive waveforms to drive said pixels with said drive waveforms; sensing a signal from a projected capacitance touch sensing electrode of said display screen during a sensing interval, and using said sensing to provide a touch sensing response; identifying whe

Abstract: A system and method is provided for enabling an electronic device to efficiently access information content. A server browser accesses the information content over a network. The accessed information content is retrieved and adapted for presentation for the electronic device. A serializer dynamically formats the adapted information content according to a client browser. The client browser receives and presents the information content on the electronic device. An event translator is included to provide additional compatibility with commercially available client browsers. The information content is formatted to selectively minimize the horizontal scrolling required to view the content. The need for horizontal scrolling is selectively removed where not necessary to preserve the context. Each component or sub-component of the original area, such as a frame, table row, table cell or nested table, is considered separately and may be preserved, resized, or replaced.

Abstract: A user interface on a controller for a gaming console that provides access to system software from within any gaming application running on the console. The system software runs concurrently with other gaming applications and renders a system user interface, system notifications, and messages on top of running gaming applications. The user interface can be added to any controller and other peripheral to access to the system menu such that users can have a uniform experience without requiring substantial effort by gaming application developers.

Abstract: An operating system architecture that provides a high level of system functionality in a multimedia console through the use of concurrent system applications, while reducing the lack of control that multimedia applications have while running on the console. At power ON, a predetermined amount of system resources are reserved within which the concurrent system applications execute. The multimedia applications are afforded control over the unreserved system resources and do not need to support system functionalities as the concurrent system applications provide system functionalities to end users.

Abstract: A helmet in which the material thickness is optimized to utilize multiple defeat mechanisms against a range of threats and to provide varying levels of protection in different areas based on the expected distribution and orientation of threats. Threat types as well as likely threat locations are both used to determine optimal material types and thickness at different points on the helmet to provide the user with the greatest overall level of personal protection possible with a helmet of a given maximum weight.

Abstract: A system and method for enabling users and developers to store data on a number of different types of local and remote devices connected to a multimedia console or a gaming console. The range of available storage devices creates issues that are addressed to avoid apparent inconsistencies in storage performance (e.g. latency). A consistent method of reading and writing data is provided such that end users and developers do not have to be concerned with restrictions and limitations inherent to various devices.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for efficiently adapting information content for an electronic device. A normalizer includes a template normalizer for matching and applying a document tree to a template tree, and applying changes to the document tree. If the template normalizer does not find an appropriate template match, an automatic normalizer is utilized. The automatic normalizer utilizes weighting heuristics and pattern recognition with formatting rules to partition content into folders. The automatic normalizer can also utilize embedded normalization markup in the information content to assist in normalizing the information content. Information content can be represented by a document object tree. A document object tree is created by storing information relating to the information content into arrays. The stored information describes a document object tree structure and tree dependencies as a mutable object.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for efficiently adapting information content for an electronic device. A normalizer includes a template normalizer for matching and applying a document tree to a template tree, and applying changes to the document tree. If the template normalizer does not find an appropriate template match, an automatic normalizer is utilized. The automatic normalizer utilizes weighting heuristics and pattern recognition with formatting rules to partition content into folders. The automatic normalizer can also utilize embedded normalization markup in the information content to assist in normalizing the information content. Information content can be represented by document object tree. A document object tree is created by storing information relating to the information content into arrays. The stored information describes a document object tree structure and tree dependencies as a mutable object.

Abstract: An acoustic insulator includes a first layer having an outer surface and an inner surface and a second layer having an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer layer of the second layer is disposed adjacent to and engaging the inner surface of the first layer. The first layer and the second layer form at least one protrusion extending outwardly from the acoustic insulator.

Abstract: A sound absorber includes a molded sheet having a first side and a second side. The first side of the molded sheet is substantially non-planar while the second side is such that the molded sheet can be placed proximate to an automobile component surface with the second surface adjacent to or opposing the automobile component surface. The first side has a surface area that is greater than an equivalent surface area of a planar surface. A method of forming the sound absorber includes compression molding of thermosetting materials.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for enabling an electronic device to efficiently access information content. A server browser accesses the information content over a network. The accessed information content is retrieved and adapted for presentation for the electronic device. A serializer dynamically formats the adapted information content according to a client browser. The client browser receives and presents the information content on the electronic device. An event translator is included to provide additional compatibility with commercially available client browsers.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for enabling an electronic device to efficiently access information content. A server browser accesses the information content over a network. The accessed information content is retrieved and adapted for presentation for the electronic device. A serializer dynamically formats the adapted information content according to a client browser. The client browser receives and presents the information content on the electronic device. An event translator is included to provide additional compatibility with commercially available client browsers. The information content is formatted to selectively minimize the horizontal scrolling required to view the content. The need for horizontal scrolling is selectively removed where not necessary to preserve the context. Each component or sub-component of the original area, such as a frame, table row, table cell or nested table, is considered separately and may be preserved, resized, or replaced.

Abstract: A parallel plate heat sink, used in conjunction with an air moving device which provides an annular flow of air against the heat sink, is further provided with enhanced flow deflector means which selectively block potential exhaust paths so as to redirect the flow of air to the region under a central hub of the fan. This transforms otherwise stagnant air volume in the center of the heat sink into a primary cooling region thus lowering conduction losses and electronic component junction temperatures. Redirection of air flow includes passages within end fins which enhance capacity by improving the exiting flow.