Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to a device including a touch-screen configured to detect user engagement with a surface of the touch-screen and output one or more signals corresponding with the user touch engagement. In certain aspects, the device further includes a touch sense controller coupled to the touch-screen, wherein the touch sense controller is configured to receive the one or more signals corresponding with the user engagement and to determine a mode of user engagement with the surface of the touch-screen based on the one or more signals. A method and touch sense controller are also provided.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to a device including a touch-screen configured to detect user engagement with a surface of the touch-screen and output one or more signals corresponding with the user touch engagement. In certain aspects, the device further includes a touch sense controller coupled to the touch-screen, wherein the touch sense controller is configured to receive the one or more signals corresponding with the user engagement and to determine a mode of user engagement with the surface of the touch-screen based on the one or more signals. A method and touch sense controller are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a revolving, collapsible Christmas tree wherein the branches of the tree are arranged such that they can be folded for storage and returned to a outstretched position for display. This invention also relates to a revolving Christmas tree that incorporates at least two safety devices to prevent the possibility of the drive motor from over heating. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a Christmas tree that incorporates an audio system and a light projection system for the acoustic and visual pleasure of onlookers.

Abstract: This invention relates to an ornamental device that projects designs onto the internal surface of a light-transmitting portion of the device so that the projected designs are visible externally, plays audio sounds related to the subject of the ornamental device and moves one or more appendages in a repetitive or reciprocating manner.

Abstract: This invention relates to a gift box wherein the closing mechanism of the gift box comprises magnets. This design results in a innovative gift box having a secure closing mechanism that will not degrade with use and time. Additionally, this design provides for a gift box wherein the top and bottom side panels are flush with each other thereby giving the box an aesthetically more pleasing look.

Abstract: Within both a computer assisted system for assigning a production demand within a plurality of fabrication facilities and a computer assisted method for assigning the production demand within the series of fabrication facilities, there is discriminated with respect to the production demand an existing product production demand content and a new product production demand content. The former is assigned to at least one qualified fabrication facility within the plurality of fabrication facilities and the latter is assigned to only one capable fabrication facility within the plurality of fabrication facilities.

Abstract: Within both a computer assisted system for assigning a production demand within a plurality of fabrication facilities and a computer assisted method for assigning the production demand within the series of fabrication facilities, there is discriminated with respect to the production demand an existing product production demand content and a new product production demand content. The former is assigned to at least one qualified fabrication facility within the plurality of fabrication facilities and the latter is assigned to only one capable fabrication facility within the plurality of fabrication facilities.

Abstract: A safety goggle assembly in combination with a pair of glasses including corrective lenses. The safety goggles have at least one lens formed of a safety type material. The corrective glasses have at least one lens in a frame in which the frame is form with a bridge portion that fits tightly over a bridge of the goggle. The corrective glasses include an upper bar which fits behind a protruding member in a forehead portion of the goggle. Therefore, the corrective glasses will be secured within the goggle between the bridge and the forehead portion without the use of special securing elements.

Abstract: A pair of glasses to which an eyeglass accessory is secured by use of at least one T-slot on the pair of glasses and a complementally-shaped T-bar on the eyeglass accessory. In a preferred embodiment the eyeglass accessory allows corrective prescription lenses to be mounted inside a pair of safety glasses.