Abstract: A flexible and optionally highly elastic waveguide capable of propagating and emitting light is disclosed. The flexible waveguide comprises a flexible material having a surface and an end, wherein a first portion of the light is emitted through at least a portion of the surface of the flexible waveguide, and a second portion of the light is emitted through the end. The flexible waveguide can be used, for example as an area illuminator for many applications. Additionally disclosed is a clothing device for providing illumination. The clothing device comprises clothing (or even optionally a sheet) and a light source for providing light. In one embodiment the clothing device comprises the flexible waveguide.

Abstract: An optical coupling apparatus for coupling a waveguide to a light source, when the light source emits light at a divergence angle that is larger than the critical angle of the waveguide. The optical coupler comprises a plurality of light-guides, preferably cut from the edge of the waveguide. The light-guides are arranged to connect the waveguide to the light source via a plurality of orientations so that the entire divergence angle is covered within the critical angle of the light-guides.

Abstract: A system and a method for object access through a cellular telephone, which is termed herein “object dialing”. Object dialing requires a data enabled access device, such as a cellular telephone for example, through which the user enters an object identifier. The cellular telephone then connects to a object identifier resolution server, which processes the object identifier. The process of connection is optionally performed by initializing a voice telephone call which is then automatically switched to a data connection call, and alternatively or additionally is performed with manual interaction from the user. Also alternatively or additionally, the process of connection is initialized through the transmission of a data message, such as an SMS message for example, after which the connection may again be alternatively or additionally performed with manual interaction from the user.

Abstract: A system and a method for object access through a cellular telephone, which is termed herein “object dialing”. Object dialing requires a data enabled access device, such as a cellular telephone for example, through which the user enters an object identifier. The cellular telephone then connects to a object identifier resolution server, which processes the object identifier. The process of connection is optionally performed by initializing a voice telephone call which is then automatically switched to a data connection call, and alternatively or additionally is performed with manual interaction from the user. Also alternatively or additionally, the process of connection is initialized through the transmission of a data message, such as an SMS message for example, after which the connection may again be alternatively or additionally performed with manual interaction from the user.