Abstract: A tray used for tasting and serving beverages is disclosed. The tray may include a bottom plate having a bottom plate upper surface and a bottom plate lower surface. The tray may further include a plurality of posts attached to the bottom plate, and a plurality of bridges connected to form a top plate. The plurality of posts may be disposed between the bottom plate and the top plate. The plurality of bridges may be disposed parallel to the bottom plate, and the plurality of bridges may be disposed in series and in proximity to a periphery of the bottom plate to form a closed structure configured to surround a plurality of beverage vessels.

Abstract: According to aspects of the disclosed subject matter, a multi-view framework (MVF) is presented. Advantageously and according to aspects of the disclosed subject matter, an MVF operates as an executable service and provides a single user experience (UX) and application programming interface (API) for concurrent viewing and interaction with two or more digital twins, each digital twin being generated by a third-party content display generator unrelated to the MVF and other content display generators providing display content to the MVF for concurrent display. Still further, an MVF may be advantageously incorporated into a consumer software package and/or packaged as a consumer software package or provided as an online service.

Abstract: According to aspects of the disclosed subject matter, a multi-view framework (MVF) is presented. Advantageously and according to aspects of the disclosed subject matter, an MVF operates as an executable service and provides a single user experience (UX) and application programming interface (API) for concurrent viewing and interaction with two or more digital twins, each digital twin being generated by a third-party content display generator unrelated to the MVF and other content display generators providing display content to the MVF for concurrent display. Still further, an MVF may be advantageously incorporated into a consumer software package and/or packaged as a consumer software package or provided as an online service.

Abstract: According to aspects of the disclosed subject matter, a multi-view framework (MVF) is presented. Advantageously and according to aspects of the disclosed subject matter, an MVF operates as an executable service and provides a single user experience (UX) and application programming interface (API) for concurrent viewing and interaction with two or more digital twins, each digital twin being generated by a third-party content display generator unrelated to the MVF and other content display generators providing display content to the MVF for concurrent display. Still further, an MVF may be advantageously incorporated into a consumer software package and/or packaged as a consumer software package or provided as an online service.

Abstract: A projector includes a first light modulator having first pixels, a second light modulator having second pixels, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to determine whether to control the spatial light modulators in a high-end mode or a low-end mode based on a video demand indicating greyscale levels. In high-end mode, at least one first pixel is driven in an ON state for at least a fraction of a frame time that a corresponding second pixel is in the ON state, the fraction determined based on the greyscale level. In the low-end mode, the at least one first pixel is driven in an OFF state while the corresponding second pixel is driven between ON and OFF states. The fraction that the second pixel is in the ON state is increased to compensate for driving the at least one first pixel in the OFF state.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically integrating disparate computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems are disclosed. The systems and methods provide bi-directional interoperability between disparate CAD systems and maintain stateful ongoing interactions between interconnected CAD systems. Information objects in one CAD system are associated and bound to related objects in other CAD systems through a centralized information hub that transforms data items intelligently to facilitate communication and interaction between the CAD systems connected to the hub. The described systems and methods maintain complete and current perspectives of all relevant information for each CAD system connected to the information hub, thereby eliminating the need for point-to-point intelligence maintained by the CAD systems about the other interconnected CAD systems.

Abstract: A projector includes a first light modulator having first pixels, a second light modulator having second pixels, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to determine whether to control the spatial light modulators in a high-end mode or a low-end mode based on a video demand indicating greyscale levels. In high-end mode, at least one first pixel is driven in an ON state for at least a fraction of a frame time that a corresponding second pixel is in the ON state, the fraction determined based on the greyscale level. In the low-end mode, the at least one first pixel is driven in an OFF state while the corresponding second pixel is driven between ON and OFF states. The fraction that the second pixel is in the ON state is increased to compensate for driving the at least one first pixel in the OFF state.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically integrating disparate computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems are disclosed. The systems and methods provide bi-directional interoperability between disparate CAD systems and maintain stateful ongoing interactions between interconnected CAD systems. Information objects in one CAD system are associated and bound to related objects in other CAD systems through a centralized information hub that transforms data items intelligently to facilitate communication and interaction between the CAD systems connected to the hub. The described systems and methods maintain complete and current perspectives of all relevant information for each CAD system connected to the information hub, thereby eliminating the need for point-to-point intelligence maintained by the CAD systems about the other interconnected CAD systems.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically integrating disparate computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems are disclosed. The systems and methods provide bi-directional interoperability between disparate CAD systems and maintain stateful ongoing interactions between interconnected CAD systems. Information objects in one CAD system are associated and bound to related objects in other CAD systems through a centralized information hub that transforms data items intelligently to facilitate communication and interaction between the CAD systems connected to the hub. The described systems and methods maintain complete and current perspectives of all relevant information for each CAD system connected to the information hub, thereby eliminating the need for point-to-point intelligence maintained by the CAD systems about the other interconnected CAD systems.

Abstract: A braking system for an electric vehicle has a first wheel having a first friction brake and an electric motor and a second having a second friction brake. A first user-actuated brake lever is coupled to the first friction brake. The first brake lever has a first sensor indicating actuation of the first brake lever. A second user-actuated brake lever is coupled to the second friction brake. The second brake lever has a second sensor indicating actuation of the second brake lever. An electronic control unit electronically coupled to the first and second sensors and the electric motor commands the electric motor to operate as a generator when at least one of the brake levers is actuated.

Abstract: A toy for providing input to a computing device includes a main body sized and shaped to fit within a grasp of a user of the toy. The toy also includes input switches mounted to the main body. Each of the input switches can switch between a first position and a second position responsive to an action performed on the input switch. The toy also includes a removable outer covering that is configured to substantially encapsulate the main body. A top surface of the covering includes openings sized and shaped to receive a portion of each of the input switches. The toy includes a programmable processing circuit enclosed within the main body. The circuit includes input ports coupled to the input switches. The circuit includes an output port coupled to a communications port to transmit output signals and programmable processing circuitry configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes.

Abstract: A toy for providing input to a computing device includes a main body sized and shaped to fit within a grasp of a user of the toy. The toy also includes input switches mounted to the main body. Each of the input switches can switch between a first position and a second position responsive to an action performed on the input switch. The toy also includes a removable outer covering that is configured to substantially encapsulate the main body. A top surface of the covering includes openings sized and shaped to receive a portion of each of the input switches. The toy includes a programmable processing circuit enclosed within the main body. The circuit includes input ports coupled to the input switches. The circuit includes an output port coupled to a communications port to transmit output signals and programmable processing circuitry configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes.

Abstract: A toy for providing input to a computing device includes a main body sized and shaped to fit within a grasp of a user of the toy. The toy also includes input switches mounted to the main body. Each of the input switches can switch between a first position and a second position responsive to an action performed on the input switch. The toy also includes a removable outer covering that is configured to substantially encapsulate the main body. A top surface of the covering includes openings sized and shaped to receive a portion of each of the input switches. The toy includes a programmable processing circuit enclosed within the main body. The circuit includes input ports coupled to the input switches. The circuit includes an output port coupled to a communications port to transmit output signals and programmable processing circuitry configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes.

Abstract: A toy for providing input to a computing device includes a main body sized and shaped to fit within a grasp of a user of the toy. The toy also includes input switches mounted to the main body. Each of the input switches can switch between a first position and a second position responsive to an action performed on the input switch. The toy also includes a removable outer covering that is configured to substantially encapsulate the main body. A top surface of the covering includes openings sized and shaped to receive a portion of each of the input switches. The toy includes a programmable processing circuit enclosed within the main body. The circuit includes input ports coupled to the input switches. The circuit includes an output port coupled to a communications port to transmit output signals and programmable processing circuitry configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically integrating disparate computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems are disclosed. The systems and methods provide bi-directional interoperability between disparate CAD systems and maintain stateful ongoing interactions between interconnected CAD systems. Information objects in one CAD system are associated and bound to related objects in other CAD systems through a centralized information hub that transforms data items intelligently to facilitate communication and interaction between the CAD systems connected to the hub. The described systems and methods maintain complete and current perspectives of all relevant information for each CAD system connected to the information hub, thereby eliminating the need for point-to-point intelligence maintained by the CAD systems about the other interconnected CAD systems.

Abstract: Methods and systems for syndicating media with distributed content rights. A system whereby an alternate website can enable media services for their audience by allowing content submitters to directly contribute media files for distribution to a web based media provider while maintaining member rights and member managed distribution channels is presented. In addition, by the use of metadata the media files can be easily referenced, included, and searched on by the alternate website. A method for syndicating media with distributed content rights is also presented.

Abstract: An item of seating furniture contains a seat providing a seat surface, a generally circular foot panel positioning the item of seating furniture on a floor, and a central part, which connects the seat to the foot panel and of which a vertical center axis runs centrally through the foot panel. The foot panel is of at least partially convex configuration and that side of the foot panel which is directed toward the floor is configured, at least in part, as a non-slip surface. This creates an ergonomic item of seating furniture which stands in a stable state.

Abstract: A method for trading financial instruments includes listing, by an electronic financial exchange, financial instruments that specify which version of a serialized index the financial instrument tracks; receiving, by the electronic financial exchange, an electronic indication to buy or sell the financial instrument; executing, by the electronic financial exchange, a trade involving the financial instrument; and settling the financial instrument according to the version of the serialized index specified by the financial instrument.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for on-the-fly alteration of apparent playback rate for content sent to a client based on a request from the client to alter the playback speed of the content. The system and method can use existing, open protocols and the media files served are playable by standard media playback clients. The method includes receiving a request for media content from a client, including instructions for adjusting the number of frames of the requested content to affect an apparent change in the playback speed of the content. The adjustment to the frames may include inserting frames, removing frames, and/or inserting markers to trigger the client device to duplicate frames.

Abstract: A method for trading financial instruments includes listing, by an electronic financial exchange, financial instruments that specify which version of a serialized index the financial instrument tracks; receiving, by the electronic financial exchange, an electronic indication to buy or sell the financial instrument; executing, by the electronic financial exchange, a trade involving the financial instrument; and settling the financial instrument according to the version of the serialized index specified by the financial instrument.