Abstract: A computer-implemented method of providing seamless online video advertisements includes rendering a video advertisement on a first web page in a first tab. The computer-implemented method also includes recording current time of play constantly during the rendering of the video advertisement and receiving a request for a second web page in the first tab from the user. Further, the computer-implemented method includes unloading the first web page and loading the second web page in the first tab. Moreover, the computer-implemented method includes retrieving current time of play stored corresponding to the unloading and resume the rendering the video advertisement on the second web page based on the current time of play retrieved.

Abstract: A cable service provisioning device includes an integrated cable modem to enable a cable provider to send configuration commands. The device includes an input component that receives an input signal from a cable network and an output component that provides an output signal to a customer premises. The device further includes a cable modem configured to receive configuration commands from a cable head end, radio frequency filters configured to selectively pass a portion of the input signal; and a radio frequency switchboard coupled to the input component, the output component, and the one or more radio frequency filters. A processor is coupled to the cable modem and the radio frequency switchboard and is configured to control the radio frequency switchboard to selectively enable or disable individual radio frequency filters in response to the configuration commands received from the cable head end.

Abstract: An impact emulator that provides impact effects to a player of a video game system is provided. The video game system has a magnetic field generator that is able to produce magnetic field to generate a force on a magnet on a remote controller. The amount of magnetic field to be produced is depending on the relative movement of the remote controller and a target element.

Abstract: An impact emulator that provides impact effects to a player of a video game system is provided. The video game system has a magnetic field generator that is able to produce magnetic field to generate a force on a magnet on a remote controller. The amount of magnetic field to be produced is depending on the relative movement of the remote controller and a target element.

Abstract: An impact emulator that provides impact effects to a player of a video game system is provided. The video game system has a magnetic field generator that is able to produce magnetic field to generate a force on a magnet on a remote controller. The amount of magnetic field to be produced is depending on the relative movement of the remote controller and a target element.

Abstract: The present invention helps eliminate ingress noise addition (i.e., the “noise funneling effect” for an HFC coaxial plant). A system according to various aspects of the present invention comprises a switch that includes: (i) a first state for allowing passage of a signal therethrough; and (ii) a second state for preventing passage of the signal therethrough. The system further includes a detection circuit in communication with the switch. The detection circuit is configured to: (i) detect whether the signal includes an amplitude of at least a predetermined level; (ii) operate the switch to the first state if the amplitude of the signal is at least the predetermined level; and (iii) operate the switch to the second state if the amplitude of the signal is less than the predetermined level, wherein operation of the switch to the second state is delayed by a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: In a traditional HFC plant, the return path signals originating from cable modems, eMTAs, and settop boxes are transmitted in the 5-42 MHz range (other countries use frequencies such as 5-30 MHz, 5-55 MHz, and 5-65 MHz). These signals with entry points at any RF connection point in the home are combined by RF combiners at the side of the house. Furthermore, RF return path signals from multiple homes are combined by RF taps into a coaxial cable TV plant, and transmitted back to a hub or headend either in RF or thru a fiber optic network. In addition to combining all RF signals, the return path system combines all the ingress noise from all the RF connection points, which has an adverse impact on signal quality. This invention takes advantage of the burst nature of RF return path signals to insert an automatic gating function into the return signal path of a house amplifier so that the return signal path is shut off or attenuated when no RF return signal is present.

Abstract: A method for reducing echo includes detecting whether an output sound volume is greater than a threshold value, and setting an input sensitivity from a first designated sensitivity value to a second designated sensitivity value when the output sound volume is detected to be greater than the threshold value. The method further includes detecting whether an interrupt signal is received, determining whether the interrupt signal is triggered by detecting that the output sound volume is greater than the threshold value when receiving the interrupt signal, detecting whether the input sensitivity is the second designated sensitivity value when determining that the interrupt signal is triggered by detecting that the output sound volume is greater than the threshold value, and setting the input sensitivity as the second designated sensitivity value when detecting that the input sensitivity is not the second designated sensitivity value.

Abstract: An impact emulator that provides impact effects to a player of a video game system is provided. The video game system has a magnetic field generator that is able to produce magnetic field to generate a force on a magnet on a remote controller. The amount of magnetic field to be produced is depending on the relative movement of the remote controller and a target element.

Abstract: A vehicle key system is provided. The vehicle key system comprises a vehicle computer system for a vehicle and a monolithic key structure. The monolithic key structure comprises a key portion coupled to the vehicle and a body portion electrically coupled to the vehicle computer system. The body portion comprises an image capturing unit capturing a biological feature and an image transmitting unit electrically coupled to the image capturing unit for transmitting the captured biological feature to the vehicle computer system.

Abstract: A method for receiving alarm warnings with a mobile communication device, comprising the steps of: storing a district-warning radio frequency contrast table in the mobile communication device, wherein the district-warning radio frequency contrast table records a relationship between a plurality of districts and a plurality of warning radio frequencies for broadcasting the audio warning messages corresponding to one of the plurality of districts; finding a first warning radio frequency corresponding to the first district of a user location in the district-warning radio frequency contrast table, wherein the user carries the mobile communication device, the first district is one of the plurality of districts, and the first warning radio frequency is one of the plurality of warning radio frequency; and receiving a radio signal according to the first warning radio frequency and demodulating the radio signal to obtain a first audio warning message corresponding to the first district.

Abstract: A drive circuit for a hair clipper comprises an electric motor and a control circuit for operating the motor at a constant speed regardless of load conditions. The control circuit has detector means for sensing the supply voltage to the clipper and the clipper current, processor means for generating an error signal indicative of a change in supply voltage needed to maintain a constant motor speed and driver means responsive to the error signal for adjusting the supply voltage to the motor to maintain the speed constant.

Abstract: The present invention is a line-mounted electronic device which converts an RF-electrical coaxial cable component tap to include optical transmitter and receiver capability while maintaining RF functionality. Invention retrofits to the baseplate of an existing circuit component tap without further modification to other in-place circuit components.

Abstract: A system for allowing interaction between individuals in an establishment and individuals remote from establishment is disclosed. The system has a server for transferring graphical and textual data to and from the establishment. A plurality of customer terminals are located in the establishment and coupled to the server. The customer terminals are used for ordering items in the establishment and for interacting with others in and remote from the establishment. At least one employee terminal is coupled to the server. The employee terminal is used for displaying items ordered by individuals in the establishment. This will allow employees to provide faster service to individuals in the establishment. A plurality of establishment video cameras are coupled to the server. The video cameras are used for transmitting graphical images from inside the establishment.

Abstract: Rumble strips slow down the speed of tires that are crossing the rumble strips that the vehicle tends to turn its direction toward the shoulder. Also, a component of the reaction force from the rumble strips pushes the vehicle further away from its normal path. These two effects cause potential danger to the driver. The current invention shows a rumble strips apparatus that are capable of providing a guiding force to guide the vehicle back to its normal path and in the mean time, providing vibration as conventional rumble strips do.