Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for reordering and/or bypassing certain informational content or menus that are conventionally presented prior to playback of media content stored on physical media discs. Upon initial use of a physical media disc, certain information content or menus may be presented to a user or viewer, for example, piracy warnings, language selection menus, etc. However, upon subsequent use of the physical media disc, such informational content or menus may be bypassed. The user or viewer is given an option to immediately begin consuming the media content stored on the physical media disc. Conventional content, such as trailers are not played prior to playback of the media content.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for reordering and/or bypassing certain informational content or menus that are conventionally presented prior to playback of media content stored on physical media discs. Upon initial use of a physical media disc, certain information content or menus may be presented to a user or viewer, for example, piracy warnings, language selection menus, etc. However, upon subsequent use of the physical media disc, such informational content or menus may be bypassed. The user or viewer is given an option to immediately begin consuming the media content stored on the physical media disc. Conventional content, such as trailers are not played prior to playback of the media content.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for reordering and/or bypassing certain informational content or menus that are conventionally presented prior to playback of media content stored on physical media discs. Upon initial use of a physical media disc, certain information content or menus may be presented to a user or viewer, for example, piracy warnings, language selection menus, etc. However, upon subsequent use of the physical media disc, such informational content or menus may be bypassed. The user or viewer is given an option to immediately begin consuming the media content stored on the physical media disc. Conventional content, such as trailers are not played prior to playback of the media content.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for reordering and/or bypassing certain informational content or menus that are conventionally presented prior to playback of media content stored on physical media discs. Upon initial use of a physical media disc, certain information content or menus may be presented to a user or viewer, for example, piracy warnings, language selection menus, etc. However, upon subsequent use of the physical media disc, such informational content or menus may be bypassed. The user or viewer is given an option to immediately begin consuming the media content stored on the physical media disc. Conventional content, such as trailers are not played prior to playback of the media content.

Abstract: There is provided a video playback device for providing an interactive environment on a display in response to a user input. The video playback device comprises (1) a memory to store a plurality of images forming a plurality of viewpoints of the interactive environment; a plurality of transition sequences, wherein each of the plurality of transition sequences provides a video transition from one image to another image; and a linking structure linking the plurality of images with the plurality of transition sequences; (2) a processor to determine a direction of movement based on the user input; select a next one of the plurality of transition sequences and a next one of the plurality of images based on the direction of movement and the linking structure; and display the next one of the plurality of transition sequences and the next one of the plurality of images on the display.

Abstract: There is provided a video playback device for providing an interactive environment on a display in response to a user input. The video playback device comprises (1) a memory to store a plurality of images forming a plurality of viewpoints of the interactive environment; a plurality of transition sequences, wherein each of the plurality of transition sequences provides a video transition from one image to another image; and a linking structure linking the plurality of images with the plurality of transition sequences; (2) a processor to determine a direction of movement based on the user input; select a next one of the plurality of transition sequences and a next one of the plurality of images based on the direction of movement and the linking structure; and display the next one of the plurality of transition sequences and the next one of the plurality of images on the display.

Abstract: A selected number of size indicating stripes is formed in a particular location in the socks, such as the cuff. The number of size indicating stripes is selected to indicate the size of the particular sock in which the size indicating stripes are knit so that the size of the particular sock is easily recognizable by the number of size indicating stripes knit therein. The size indicating stripes extend completely around the sock and are knit with circular courses of a particular color of yarn, which color contrasts with the color of the yarn knit in the adjacent areas of the sock.

Abstract: Apparatus for interconnecting a printed wiring board (10) and an electrical module carrying board (50) with zero insertion force. Conductors (15) permanently connected to the PWB (10) and extending substantially at right angles therefrom, pass freely through insulative actuator plate means (20, 21) and then extend freely through the plated-through holes (52, 53) of the module board (50). Manually operable cam means (37, 46, 49, 33, 35) are provided which cause opposite lateral movement of the actuator plate means (20, 21). The actuator plate means (20, 21) in turn act against the conductors (15) to cause their flexure into electrical contact with the walls of the plated-through holes (52, 53) of the module board (50).

Abstract: An arrangement for the solderless mounting of an integrated circuit chip carrier (13) on a printed wiring board (10). A socket (16), cemented to the board, is provided within which a leadless chip carrier (13) is fitted. Featured is a contact interface element (20) which presents an array of electrically conductive annular springs (27) which electrically connect the contact pads (14) of the chip carrier (13) and the contact pads (15) of the printed wiring board (10). The interface element (20) is clamped between the chip carrier (13) and the printed wiring board (10) by means of a compression spring (31) operating on the upper surface of the chip carrier (13).

Abstract: An arrangement for the solderless mounting of a leadless integrated circuit chip carrier (13) on a printed wiring board (10). A contact interface element (20) presents an array of electrically conductive annular springs (27) which electrically connect the contact pads (14) of the chip carrier (13) and the contact pads (15) of the printed wiring board (10) is interposed between the carrier (13) and the board (10). The interface element (20) is fitted about a locating block (32) affixed to the board (10), the block (32) having a central aperture (33) dimensioned to freely admit a central pin (36) extending from the underside of the chip carrier (13). The latter component is held in place by a retaining ring (39) frictionally fitted to the pin (36) and operating against a collar (37) through which the pin (36) also passes, which collar (37) is press-fitted into the locating block (32).

Abstract: Electrical interconnection apparatus for connecting the terminals (30) of an integrated circuit board (15) to corresponding conductors of a flat, flexible cable. A base (10) is provided to hold an intermediate cable (18) end over a rounded flange (13), the cable (18) being cemented to the base (10) underside and flange (13). A force bar (23) pivotably mounted at each end of the base (10) urges the board (15) terminals against the bared cable conductors (19) under the bias of an elongated "V" shaped spring operating against a second flange (12) of the base (10) and a leg (25) of the force bar (23). A second leg (24) of the force bar (23) provides a means under the adjustment of set screws (28) for controlling the pressure exerted by the force bar (23).