Abstract: A system for cooperative game control. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a cloud game engine for executing game code configured to create a game, generate a video stream corresponding to a particular player and accept a response stream from the particular player to allow the particular player to play the game and (2) a cooperative play engine associated with the cloud game engine for communication therewith and configured to multicast the video stream from the cloud game engine to the particular player and at least one other player, combine separate response streams from the particular player and the at least one other player into a joint response stream and provide the joint response stream to the cloud game engine.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a virtual view broadcaster, a virtual view broadcasting system, and a video gaming broadcaster. In one embodiment, the virtual view broadcaster includes: (1) a cloud-based renderer configured to generate virtual view images from a virtual camera positioned in a computer application, and (2) an image processor configured to generate a virtual view stream for the virtual camera employing the virtual view rendered images, wherein the virtual view images are from different viewing directions at the virtual camera.

Abstract: A system for multi-client control of a common avatar is provided herein. The system includes, for example, a cloud game engine and a cooperative play engine associated with the cloud game engine and configured to multicast a video stream from the cloud game engine to multiple players, combine separate response streams from the multiple players into a joint response stream based on avatar functions contained therein and provide the joint response stream to the cloud game engine.

Abstract: A passive stylus with a deformable tip is described herein. In one embodiment, a thin annular body configured to be hand-held with a chisel shaped tip disposed at the first end of the body is provided. The chisel shaped tip includes a deformable material such that the chisel shaped tip is operable to interface with a touch a sensitive surface with a detectable surface area when a first pressure is exerted on the body and translated to the chisel shaped tip. The chisel shaped tip is operable to interface with the touch sensitive surface with a second detectable surface area, this one different from the first detectable surface area, when a second pressure is exerted on the body and translated to the chisel shaped tip. The stylus may include a second tip on the back end for providing an erase function.

Abstract: A system for cooperative game control. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a cloud game engine for executing game code configured to create a game, generate a video stream corresponding to a particular player and accept a response stream from the particular player to allow the particular player to play the game and (2) a cooperative play engine associated with the cloud game engine for communication therewith and configured to multicast the video stream from the cloud game engine to the particular player and at least one other player, combine separate response streams from the particular player and the at least one other player into a joint response stream and provide the joint response stream to the cloud game engine.

Abstract: A method for optimizing a user's experience. The method includes detecting a newly discovered gaming application on a computing device, and receiving an instruction to optimize the newly discovered gaming application. The method includes determining a hardware configuration for the computing device. The method includes accessing pre-defined optimal settings based on the gaming application and the hardware configuration, and writing the pre-defined optimal settings into a game settings file associated with the gaming application.

Abstract: A system for multi-client control of a common avatar. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a cloud game engine for executing game code configured to create a game, generate a video stream corresponding to a particular player and accept a response stream from the particular player to allow the particular player to play the game and (2) a cooperative play engine associated with the cloud game engine for communication therewith and configured to multicast the video stream from the cloud game engine to the particular player and at least one other player, combine separate response streams from the particular player and the at least one other player into a joint response stream based on avatar functions contained therein and provide the joint response stream to the cloud game engine.

Abstract: A system for cooperative application control. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a cloud application engine for executing application code configured to allow interaction with an application, generate a video stream corresponding to a particular user and accept a response stream from the particular user to allow the particular user to interact with the application and (2) a cooperative interaction engine associated with the cloud application engine for communication therewith and configured to multicast the video stream from the cloud application engine to the particular user and at least one other user, combine separate response streams from the particular user and the at least one other user into a joint response stream and provide the joint response stream to the cloud application engine.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of executing applications in a cloud server system is presented. The method comprises receiving a file identifier from a client device. The method also comprises receiving a file associated with the file identifier from a first server. Further, the method comprises accessing an application associated with the file from memory of the cloud server. Also, the method comprises executing by the cloud server the application using the file received from the first server. Finally, the method comprises streaming results from the executing the application as a video stream destined for the client device.

Abstract: A passive stylus with a deformable tip is described herein. In one embodiment, a thin annular body configured to be hand-held with a chisel shaped tip disposed at the first end of the body is provided. The chisel shaped tip includes a deformable material such that the chisel shaped tip is operable to interface with a touch a sensitive surface with a detectable surface area when a first pressure is exerted on the body and translated to the chisel shaped tip. The chisel shaped tip is operable to interface with the touch sensitive surface with a second detectable surface area, this one different from the first detectable surface area, when a second pressure is exerted on the body and translated to the chisel shaped tip. The stylus may include a second tip on the back end for providing an erase function.

Abstract: A passive stylus with a deformable tip is described herein. In one embodiment, a thin annular body configured to be hand-held with a tip disposed at the first end of the body is provided. The tip includes a deformable material such that the tip is operable to interface with a touch a sensitive surface with a detectable surface area when a first pressure is exerted on the body and translated to the tip. The tip is operable to interface with the touch sensitive surface with a second detectable surface area, this one different from the first detectable surface area, when a second pressure is exerted on the body and translated to the tip. The stylus may include a second tip on the back end for providing an erase function.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing graphics processing. The apparatus includes a dual CPU socket architecture comprising a first CPU socket and a second CPU socket. The apparatus includes a plurality of GPU boards providing a plurality of GPU processors coupled to the first CPU socket and the second CPU socket, wherein each GPU board comprises two or more of the plurality of GPU processors. The apparatus includes a communication interface coupling the first CPU socket to a first subset of one or more GPU boards and the second CPU socket to a second subset of one or more GPU boards.

Abstract: A communications system includes a mobile device that is coupled to a network and has a mobile application requiring fulfillment and a personal computer that is coupled to the network and has computer data entry and display capabilities. Additionally, the communications system includes a mobile applications processor that is coupled to the personal computer and provides a mobile device interaction, wherein the mobile device interaction includes fulfillment of the mobile application with the computer data entry and display capabilities. A method of operating a communications system and a method of fulfilling mobile applications are also provided.

Abstract: Operating touch screen enabled electronic devices is described. A contact of a capacitive stylus with a capacitive touch screen display panel is detected. A stylus tip characteristic is determined in relation to a contact surface of the touch screen display panel and the capacitive stylus based on the detection of the contact therewith and a size of the contact surface. An input by a user is communicated to the application based on the determined stylus tip characteristic or a capacitive signature of the stylus.

Abstract: A gaming console including a housing configured for handheld manipulation. A processor is contained within the housing and configured for executing a gaming application. Memory is contained within the housing and configured for storing executables of the gaming application. At least one control button is exposed on the housing and is configured for receiving input from a user that provides an instruction for the gaming application. The gaming console includes a high definition (HD) display for displaying the gaming application.

Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that provide highly integrated digital media processors for digital consumer electronics applications. These digital media processors are capable of performing the parallel processing of multiple format audio, video, and graphics signals. In one embodiment, audio and video signals may be received from a variety of input devices or appliances, such as antennas, VCRs, DVDs, and networked devices such as camcorders and modems, while output audio and video signals may be provided to output devices such as televisions, monitors, and networked devices such as printers and networked video recorders. Another embodiment of the present invention interfaces with a variety of devices such as navigation, entertainment, safety, memory, and networking devices. This embodiment can also be configured for use in a digital TV, set-top box, or home server. In this configuration, video and audio streams may be received from a number of cable, satellite, Internet, and consumer devices.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may include, in response to instructions from a software application, generating a plurality of video frames that are operable to represent a three dimensional virtual space. In addition, a supplemental image may be included in at least one of the plurality of video frames instead of an original image instructed to be included in the plurality of video frames by the software application. Further, the plurality of video frames may be displayed, wherein the supplemental image is rendered visible.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may include receiving a plurality of bids, wherein each bid corresponds to an advertisement placement opportunity in a plurality of video frames generated by a graphics processing system in response to instructions from a software application. In addition, a winning bid may be determined from the plurality of bids by evaluating the plurality of bids. Further, an advertisement corresponding to the winning bid may be provided to the graphics processing system, wherein the graphics processing system is operable to include the advertisement in the plurality of video frames for display.