Abstract: A children's accessory that is convertible between a highchair configuration and a stepstool. In the highchair configuration the device generally includes a first child seat supported above a floor by a highchair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to the first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the highchair's first child seat, it can be used as a booster seat. In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface. In the stepstool configuration a support step platform is supported above the floor by the frame, and a back rail at the top of the frame provides further support for the user.

Abstract: A convertible children's seat that can be used as a bouncer, a rocker, or as a stationary seat. The convertible children's seat provides a grow-with-me aspect to a typical children's seat by allowing the seat to change to fit the needs of the child as he/she grows and develops.

Abstract: A modular cradle system for children's gear includes a modular cradle assembly having a hinge frame, coupling hubs extending from the hinge frame, and a child receiving receptacle connectable with the hinge frame. The modular cradle system can be detachably coupled to various gear product bases such as a rocker base, swing, highchair, bassinet, play yard or other desired product base.

Abstract: An activity seat includes a frame, a seat assembly, and a tray. The tray may be coupled to the seat assembly for use while the activity seat is in a raised configuration or coupled to the frame for storage while the activity seat is in a lowered configuration. When the activity seat is in the storage or lowered configuration and the tray is coupled to the frame, the tray nests within the frame so as to maintain the activity seat in a generally flat configuration.

Abstract: A children's accessory including a frame and a containment portion supported by the frame. In some example forms, the frame is adjustable between a lower first height and a higher second height relative to a supporting surface. In some example forms, the containment portion is adjustable between a shallower first depth and a deeper second depth. In some example forms, the containment portion further comprises a bedside sleeper flap configured to be opened or closed for side access to the containment portion. In some example forms, the accessory is reconfigurable between two or more configurations, such as for example a bassinet configuration, a bedside sleeper configuration and a playard configuration. In some example forms, the frame includes at least one modular frame component.

Abstract: A convertible children's seat that can be used as a bouncer, a rocker, or as a stationary seat. The convertible children's seat provides a grow-with-me aspect to a typical children's seat by allowing the seat to change to fit the needs of the child as he/she grows and develops.

Abstract: A modular cradle system for children's gear includes a modular cradle assembly having a hinge frame, coupling hubs extending from the hinge frame, and a child receiving receptacle connectable with the hinge frame. The modular cradle system can be detachably coupled to various gear product bases such as a rocker base, swing, highchair, bassinet, play yard or other desired product base.

Abstract: A children's accessory that is convertible between a highchair configuration and a stepstool. In the highchair configuration the device generally includes a first child seat supported above a floor by a highchair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to the first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the highchair's first child seat, it can be used as a booster seat. In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface. In the stepstool configuration a support step platform is supported above the floor by the frame, and a back rail at the top of the frame provides further support for the user.

Abstract: Modular furniture systems and methods. The modular furniture systems generally comprise a plurality of support surfaces and/or a plurality of support structures. Each support structure is configured to support the support surface above the ground or floor. In the depicted embodiments, the support surfaces are configured to hold and support a child or infant. In other embodiments, other support surfaces can be used such as tabletops. Generally, the support structures are releasably coupled to the support surface such that they can be assembled and disassembled by the user. The modular furniture system is configured such that each support surface is compatible with a variety of support structures. Similarly, each support structure can be compatible with a variety of support surfaces.

Abstract: A method and system for populating a predictive text dictionary is provided. A connection between a handheld electronic device and a network is detected. The handheld electronic device is operable to allow a user to enter text. The handheld electronic device has a predictive text dictionary that is operable to receive and employ sets of words. User preferences for the handheld electronic device are retrieved. The predictive text dictionary of the handheld electronic device is populated with a set of words at least partially based on the user preferences.

Abstract: Various devices and methods are provided for personalizing an appearance of a consumer product (14, 54, 64, 84, 94, 1800). In one embodiment, a device for personalizing an appearance of a consumer product comprises a design element (13, 53, 63, 73, 83, 93, 103, 113, 123, 1804) having a substrate (1930) having a first image (1914) applied on a first side of the substrate; and a connector (11, 51, 61, 81, 91, 121, 131, 1802) in contact with the design element, wherein the connector has an opening and is configured to be removably connected to the consumer product, wherein at least a portion of the first image is directly visible to a user via the opening.

Abstract: Various devices and methods are provided for personalizing an appearance of a consumer product (14, 54, 64, 84, 94, 1800). In one embodiment, a device for personalizing an appearance of a consumer product comprises a design element (13, 53, 63, 73, 83, 93, 103, 113, 123, 1804) having a substrate (1930) having a first image (1914) applied on a first side of the substrate; and a connector (11, 51, 61, 81, 91, 121, 131, 1802) in contact with the design element, wherein the connector has an opening and is configured to be removably connected to the consumer product, wherein at least a portion of the first image is directly visible to a user via the opening.

Abstract: Covers for consumer products and various methods are described herein. In one embodiment, a cover for a consumer product comprises a film substrate configured to cover at least a portion of a surface of the consumer product, the surface including a display screen, the film substrate being at least partially light transmissive and comprising a window portion configured to allow at least a portion of the display screen to be at least partially viewable therethrough; and an image layer on another portion of the film substrate, the image layer configured to at least partially obscure an original appearance of the surface covered by the other portion of the film substrate. The film substrate and image layer cooperate to cover and protect the display screen and decorate the consumer product.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for implementing a dual-mode keypad for a mobile device. The keypad may operate in a telephony mode and a text-entry mode. The keypad may include a plurality of dual-mode keys that each include an associated telephony character and at least one associated text-entry character. The dual-mode keys may include one or more toggle keys, with each toggle key having a plurality of associated text-entry characters and one associated telephony character. The dual-mode keys may be partially covered by the keypad surface so that a plurality of key surfaces extend from the key and protrude through the keypad surface. In text-entry mode, the dual-mode keys are operable to input text-entry characters. In telephony mode, the dual-mode keys are operable to input telephony characters.