Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a method selects a program from a library of programs. A user selection is determined based upon a voice command, and the program is presented at a display device in accordance with the voice command. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a system selects a program from a library of programs. The system includes a processor that determines a user selection based upon a voice command, and also includes a display device that presents the program in accordance with the voice command. In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable medium contains a set of instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to determine a user selection based upon a voice command and to command a display device to present the program, in accordance with the voice command.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a method selects a program from a library of programs. A user selection is determined based upon a voice command, and the program is presented at a display device in accordance with the voice command. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a system selects a program from a library of programs. The system includes a processor that determines a user selection based upon a voice command, and also includes a display device that presents the program in accordance with the voice command. In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable medium contains a set of instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to determine a user selection based upon a voice command and to command a display device to present the program, in accordance with the voice command.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a method selects a program from a library of programs. A user selection is determined based upon a voice command, and the program is presented at a display device in accordance with the voice command. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a system selects a program from a library of programs. The system includes a processor that determines a user selection based upon a voice command, and also includes a display device that presents the program in accordance with the voice command. In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable medium contains a set of instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to determine a user selection based upon a voice command and to command a display device to present the program, in accordance with the voice command.

Abstract: An improved sign display device and system for interchangeable signs, banners and flags on a variety of surfaces and objects with increased structural simplicity and minimum parts. The sign display device comprises at least one support or frame member, at least one opening in the banner sleeve to expose said support and at least one mounting member. The exposed support or frame member engages one or more mounting members in such fashion as to allow the banner to be mounted on it easily, as well as allow it to be removable and replaceable.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a method determines whether a display device is being watched. A sound is emitted from the display device that is playing a content, and the sound is detected at a sensor that is distinct from the display device. A determination whether the display device is being watched is based upon whether the sound that is detected at the sensor compares favorably with the content. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a set top box determines whether a display device is being watched. The set top box comprises an output (containing a sound) to provide content to a display device, a first input to receive an electronically readable signal corresponding to the sound from a sensor that is distinct from the display device, and a processor to determine whether the display device is being watched based upon whether the electronically readable signal compares favorably with the content.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a method selects a program from a library of programs. A user selection is determined based upon a voice command, and the program is presented at a display device in accordance with the voice command. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a system selects a program from a library of programs. The system includes a processor that determines a user selection based upon a voice command, and also includes a display device that presents the program in accordance with the voice command. In accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention, a computer-readable medium contains a set of instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to determine a user selection based upon a voice command and to command a display device to present the program, in accordance with the voice command.

Abstract: An electric hand tool includes a housing, which houses a driving mechanism and a chuck for driving a bit, a battery pack for providing electricity to the driving mechanism, and a switch unit installed in the housing. The switch unit has a switch, an operating member for switching on/off the switch to control supply of electricity from the battery pack to the driving mechanism, and a switching lever extended out of a through hole in the rear portion of the housing and forming a switching portion for operation by the thumb of the hand holding the housing to drive the switching lever to change the direction of electric current and to further reverse the direction of rotation of the driving mechanism.

Abstract: A golf putter alignment attachment assembly which includes an alignment device. The device is attachable by a golfer (or other individual or alternatively the golf putter manufacturer) to the club head so that the device extends outwardly therefrom and generally perpendicular to the club head face. When attached, the putter can be oriented, visually using the alignment device, by the golfer relative to a golf ball to assist the golfer in aiming the ball towards a golf hole while putting.