Abstract: Systems and methods for account data association with voice interface devices are disclosed. For example, when a host user/primary user and guest user have consented for account data to be associated with the primary user's devices, a request to associate the account data may be received. Voice and device-based authentication may be performed to confirm the identity of the guest user and the guest user's account data may be associated with the primary user's devices. During a guest session, voice recognition may be utilized to determine if a given user utterance is from the guest user or the primary user, and actions may be performed by the voice interface device accordingly.

Abstract: A ceiling mounted fan or ceiling fan includes a body defining an interior passage having an inlet and an outlet provided on the body. The inlet, outlet, and interior passage can be annular. An impeller mounted is mounted within the interior passage and driven by a motor mounted within the body to draw a volume of air through the interior passage from the inlet to the outlet. The impeller blades include a set of extensions extending from the tip.

Abstract: A ceiling fan or ceiling fan includes a body defining an interior passage having an inlet and an outlet provided on the body. The inlet, outlet, and interior passage can be annular. An impeller is mounted within the interior passage and driven by a motor mounted within the body to draw a volume of air through the interior passage from the inlet to the outlet. A deflector is provided within the body and extending through the outlet including an upper angled surface and a lower angled surface to direct the air in a generally upward or generally downward direction, respectively.

Abstract: Systems and methods for targeted advertising are described. The method may include receiving information regarding a future event. The information may include a time and a user identification. Receiving local additional information regarding the user from the one or more databases; requesting third party additional information regarding the user from one or more third party databases; accessing advertiser information from the one or more databases; selecting one or more advertisements based on the advertiser information, information regarding the future event, the local additional information, and the third party additional information; creating a communication template for the one or more selected advertisers; and sending the communication template.

Abstract: Systems and methods for targeted advertising are described. The method may include receiving information regarding a future event. The information may include a time and a user identification. Receiving local additional information regarding the user from the one or more databases; requesting third party additional information regarding the user from one or more third party databases; accessing advertiser information from the one or more databases; selecting one or more advertisements based on the advertiser information, information regarding the future event, the local additional information, and the third party additional information; creating a communication template for the one or more selected advertisers; and sending the communication template.

Abstract: A ceiling mounted fan or ceiling fan includes a body defining an interior passage having an inlet and an outlet provided on the body. The inlet, outlet, and interior passage can be annular. An impeller mounted is mounted within the interior passage and driven by a motor mounted within the body to draw a volume of air through the interior passage from the inlet to the outlet. The impeller blades include a set of extensions extending from the tip.

Abstract: A ceiling fan or ceiling fan includes a body defining an interior passage having an inlet and an outlet provided on the body. The inlet, outlet, and interior passage can be annular. An impeller is mounted within the interior passage and driven by a motor mounted within the body to draw a volume of air through the interior passage from the inlet to the outlet. A deflector is provided within the body and extending through the outlet including an upper angled surface and a lower angled surface to direct the air in a generally upward or generally downward direction, respectively.

Abstract: Implementations of systems and methods according to present principles provide new ways to share digital objects in computing environments, improving the user experience and also enhancing communication and relationships among people. The “sharings” can occur as a transfer of an object from one user to another or the transfer of the object into an environment (or vice versa). In one example, a user in a game designs and builds a digital object for a tower and then sells the tower in the game. The tower becomes popular and is used by many other players of the game, including as a part of their own constructions, and also begins to appear in system-generated structures. The creator of the original tower, as well as creators of components constituting the tower, may be provided with compensation for their efforts from such sales of subsequent towers or constructions using such towers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for targeted advertising are described. The method may include receiving information regarding a future event. The information may include a time and a user identification. Receiving local additional information regarding the user from the one or more databases; requesting third party additional information regarding the user from one or more third party databases; accessing advertiser information from the one or more databases; selecting one or more advertisements based on the advertiser information, information regarding the future event, the local additional information, and the third party additional information; creating a communication template for the one or more selected advertisers; and sending the communication template.

Abstract: Implementations of systems and methods according to present principles enhance and improve current methods of object creation. In such systems and methods, in addition to keeping track of a seller of an object (as seen, e.g., by an auction house notation), the identities and contributions are maintained of creators of component or subcomponent parts, or those who provided or crafted materials, either for a component or for the finished item, or those whose skills or talents contributed to the creation or obtaining of an item, component, subcomponent, or material, allowing subsequent benefits to such creators, including compensation or recognition.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for building digital objects using component modular objects, such as block objects. The block objects have properties defining their appearance and interaction characteristics. When two or more block objects are placed together to form an object, their interaction characteristics define how they behave and so how the computer system will handle the representation of the block objects and the new object.

Abstract: This invention relates to a ceiling mounted air circulating apparatus comprising, in combination: a motor; an essentially centrally located radial or axial air impeller; air guiding means; optional airflow enhancement by means of air amplification means; optional centrally located wiring path from an electrical power source to a wiring enclosure suitable for hanging a lighting fixture or chandelier; and decorative embellishments, ail of which are arranged to blend with the architectural style of a space in a manner similar to a decorative ceiling medallion, the plariform of which, when viewed from below may be circular, rectangular, or polygonal. Optionally, the apparatus of the present invention may embody any of the following; heating, cooling, filtration means, positive ion generation means, and / or air sterilization means.

Abstract: A system for storing file data and directory data received over a network includes a network interface in communication with the network which receives NAS requests containing data to be written to files from the network. The system includes a first type of storage. The system includes a second type of storage different from the first type of storage. The system includes a policy specification n which specifies a first portion of one or more files' data which is less than all of the files' data is stored in the first type of storage and a second portion of the data which is less than all of the data of the files is stored in the second type of store. The system comprises a processing unit which executes the policy and causes the first portion to be stored in the first type of storage and a second portion to be stored in the second type of storage. A method for storing file data and directory data received over a network.

Abstract: Reflector antennae and related structures and methods are described. The reflector antennae may have a deep f/D ratio and use an offset corrugated horn. Pivoting feed arms may be included for connecting a feed horn to a dish of the antenna. Radomes are also described, which may be formed of two or more pieces.

Abstract: A system for storing file data and directory data received over a network includes a network interface in communication with the network which receives NAS requests containing data to be written to files from the network. The system includes a first type of storage. The system includes a second type of storage different from the first type of storage. The system includes a policy specification n which specifies a first portion of one or more files' data which is less than all of the files' data is stored in the first type of storage and a second portion of the data which is less than all of the data of the files is stored in the second type of store. The system comprises a processing unit which executes the policy and causes the first portion to be stored in the first type of storage and a second portion to be stored in the second type of storage. A method for storing file data and directory data received over a network.

Abstract: A broom and detachable whisk broom are disclosed where a broom head with bristles has a discontinuous perimeter with an opening to receive a detachable whisk broom. The detachable whisk broom has bristles that create a continuous multiplicity of bristles when inserted in the broom head. The opening in the broom head has a linear guide that aligns with a linear guide of the whisk broom. A tab receiver on the broom head receives and positively engages a tab and spring hinge arrangement on the whisk broom to create the appearance and utility of a one piece broom head with the advantages of a quickly detachable whisk broom.

Abstract: A broom and detachable whisk broom are disclosed where a broom head with bristles has a discontinuous perimeter with an opening to receive a detachable whisk broom. The detachable whisk broom has bristles that create a continuous multiplicity of bristles when inserted in the broom head. The opening in the broom head has a linear guide that aligns with a linear guide of the whisk broom. A tab receiver on the broom head receives and positively engages a tab and spring hinge arrangement on the whisk broom to create the appearance and utility of a one piece broom head with the advantages of a quickly detachable whisk broom.

Abstract: This invention relates to a ceiling mounted air circulating apparatus comprising, in combination: a motor; an essentially centrally located radial or axial air impeller; air guiding means; optional airflow enhancement by means of air amplification means; optional centrally located wiring path from an electrical power source to a wiring enclosure suitable for hanging a lighting fixture or chandelier; and decorative embellishments, ail of which are arranged to blend with the architectural style of a space in a manner similar to a decorative ceiling medallion, the plariform of which, when viewed from below may be circular, rectangular, or polygonal. Optionally, the apparatus of the present invention may embody any of the following; heating, cooling, filtration means, positive ion generation means, and/or air sterilization means.

Abstract: This invention relates to a ceiling mounted air circulating apparatus comprising, in combination: a motor; an essentially centrally located radial or axial air impeller; air guiding means; optional airflow enhancement by means of air amplification means; optional centrally located wiring path from an electrical power source to a wiring enclosure suitable for hanging a lighting fixture or chandelier; and decorative embellishments, ail of which are arranged to blend with the architectural style of a space in a manner similar to a decorative ceiling medallion, the plariform of which, when viewed from below may be circular, rectangular, or polygonal. Optionally, the apparatus of the present invention may embody any of the following; heating, cooling, filtration means, positive ion generation means, and / or air sterilization means.

Abstract: This invention relates to a ceiling mounted air circulating apparatus comprising, in combination: a motor; an essentially centrally located radial or axial air impeller; air guiding means; optional airflow enhancement by means of air amplification means; optional centrally located wiring path from an electrical power source to a wiring enclosure suitable for hanging a lighting fixture or chandelier; and decorative embellishments, ail of which are arranged to blend with the architectural style of a space in a manner similar to a decorative ceiling medallion, the plariform of which, when viewed from below may be circular, rectangular, or polygonal. Optionally, the apparatus of the present invention may embody any of the following; heating, cooling, filtration means, positive ion generation means, and / or air sterilization means.