Abstract: An apparatus, method and computer program product for receiving spatial audio information comprising at least one characteristic parameter, providing, on a user interface, a control element for controlling the at least one characteristic parameter in dependence upon a position of the control element on the user interface, providing on the user interface a first path of the control element and a second path of the control element and modifying the first path of the control element and the second path of the control element according to predefined criteria in response to receiving a user input to change the position of the control element from a first position to a second position on the user interface.

Abstract: According to an example embodiment, a method for processing two or more microphone signals is provided. The method includes deriving a first captured audio signal having one or more channels based on the two or more microphone signals received from respective two or more microphones in accordance with capture control data that identifies at least one characteristic for derivation of the first captured audio signal; storing at least part of the capture control data and intermediate audio data derived based on the two or more received microphone signals; deriving modified capture control data as a combination of the stored capture control data and user-definable post-capture control data that identifies at least one characteristic for derivation of a second captured audio signal; and deriving the second captured audio signal having one or more channels based on said intermediate audio data in accordance with the modified capture control data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an operation method for executing games on mobile camera enabled terminal devices and to devices capable of executing the method. The method is based on hiding augmented reality messages in pictures by taking an image of an object, providing symbols; linking the symbols to the image, such that the symbols are not visible when displaying the image, and sending the image and the linked invisible symbols via a wireless connection as a first image to a mobile camera terminal device. The invention also provides a second component to re-visualize the hidden message by receiving the first image, taking a second image with a camera of the mobile camera terminal device, displaying the second image, comparing the first and second images to determine a matching measure, and visibly displaying the linked invisible symbols on the display, if the comparison fulfills at least one predetermined condition.

Abstract: A gaming device, method, and computer program product customize an electronic game using features of an image file, such as may be created by a digital camera or similar device. A gaming device comprises a processor capable of receiving an image file, extracting at least one feature from the received image file, and modifying the electronic game based on the extracted feature. The processor may modify the electronic game by adding a game object corresponding to the extracted feature. Alternatively, the processor may modify the electronic game by modifying a game object based on the extracted feature. The image file may be created by the gaming device or may be received from an external device. The extracted feature may be selected from the group comprising shape, size, location, orientation, color, and contrast. The processor may be further capable of preprocessing the image file.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an operation method for executing games on mobile camera enabled terminal devices and to devices capable of executing the method. The method is based on hiding augmented reality messages in pictures by taking an image of an object, providing symbols; linking the symbols to the image, such that the symbols are not visible when displaying the image, and sending the image and the linked invisible symbols via a wireless connection as a first image to a mobile camera terminal device. The invention also provides a second component to re-visualize the hidden message by receiving the first image, taking a second image with a camera of the mobile camera terminal device, displaying the second image, comparing the first and second images to determine a matching measure, and visibly displaying the linked invisible symbols on the display, if the comparison fulfills at least one predetermined condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an operation method for executing games on mobile camera enabled terminal devices and to devices capable of executing the method. The method is based on hiding augmented reality messages in pictures by taking an image of an object, providing symbols; linking the symbols to the image, such that the symbols are not visible when displaying the image, and sending the image and the linked invisible symbols via a wireless connection as a first image to a mobile camera terminal device. The invention also provides a second component to re-visualize the hidden message by receiving the first image, taking a second image with a camera of the mobile camera terminal device, displaying the second image, comparing the first and second images to determine a matching measure, and visibly displaying the linked invisible symbols on the display, if the comparison fulfills at least one predetermined condition.

Abstract: Systems and methods applicable, for instance, in gaming. Functionality might, for instance, be provided wherein one or more users are, in the context of a video game, presented with one or more real-world fitness tasks to be performed. Various monitoring operations might, for example, be performed. Various compensatory operations might, for example, be performed. Such compensatory operations might, for instance, take into account user fitness levels and/or environments in which real-world fitness tasks are performed.

Abstract: A method comprising: obtaining music information that defines at least one characteristic of audible music; and controlling changes to an appearance of a graphical user interface using the music information.

Abstract: A method of creating a video sequence for display in synchronization with a musical alert including selecting one or more images; modifying the one or more selected images in dependence upon musical metadata for the musical alert to create a video sequence, wherein the extent and/or type of modification is dependent upon the musical metadata; and playing the video sequence with the musical alert.

Abstract: The present invention relates to games on electronic game devices. More specifically the present invention relates to a method and a device for generating game control data related data. The present invention is provided to execute a game in relation to present or selected external circumstances that can be perceived by a player. The method of the present invention is based on accessing context data such as e.g. a piece of music, and generating game control data on the basis of said accessed context data. The game control data can be used to control the execution of the game, which can be in turn perceived by the player as providing more realism in gaming.

Abstract: Systems and methods applicable, for instance, in gaming. Functionality might, for instance, be provided wherein one or more users are, in the context of a video game, presented with one or more real-world fitness tasks to be performed. Various monitoring operations might, for example, be performed. Various compensatory operations might, for example, be performed. Such compensatory operations might, for instance, take into account user fitness levels and/or environments in which real-world fitness tasks are performed.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and software product are presented for storing and retrieving information about phone calls. At least part of a call is recorded, and that recording is stored. A link is established from a user calendar to the stored recording, the calendar also being used for other chronological information such as events, appointments, and the like. The stored recording is then accessible by activating the link in the calendar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an operation method for executing games on mobile camera enabled terminal devices and to devices capable of executing the method. The method is based on hiding augmented reality messages in pictures by taking an image of an object, providing symbols; linking the symbols to the image, such that the symbols are not visible when displaying the image, and sending the image and the linked invisible symbols via a wireless connection as a first image to a mobile camera terminal device. The invention also provides a second component to re-visualize the hidden message by receiving the first image, taking a second image with a camera of the mobile camera terminal device, displaying the second image, comparing the first and second images to determine a matching measure, and visibly displaying the linked invisible symbols on the display, if the comparison fulfills at least one predetermined condition.

Abstract: A gaming device, method, and computer program product customize an electronic game using features of an image file, such as may be created by a digital camera or similar device. A gaming device comprises a processor capable of receiving an image file, extracting at least one feature from the received image file, and modifying the electronic game based on the extracted feature. The processor may modify the electronic game by adding a game object corresponding to the extracted feature. Alternatively, the processor may modify the electronic game by modifying a game object based on the extracted feature. The image file may be created by the gaming device or may be received from an external device. The extracted feature may be selected from the group comprising shape, size, location, orientation, color, and contrast. The processor may be further capable of preprocessing the image file.

Abstract: A method and system for playing a sound on an electronic device. An audio user interface control unit is used to manage various sounds that a user desires to be played upon the occurrence of a user interface-related action, as well as the rules regarding when and how such sounds are to be played. Virtually any sound can be played by the electronic device, and the sounds can be preinstalled on the device or downloaded from a remote location. Upon an occurrence of a designated user interface-related activity, the respective sounds are played according to the user-defined rules.

Abstract: A method for playing music having i note polyphony, as well as a system containing a plurality of sources and a source itself, with at least two sources of a group of sources, where a first source is assigned to play j notes and a second source is assigned to play k notes, where j<i and k<i, and where the notes are assigned in a predetermined order. For a case where j+k<i, the methods further includes assigning a third source l additional notes to play of the musical composition. For a case where j+k_i, the l notes may duplicate all or some of the j or k notes played by the first or second sources. The j and k notes are played simultaneously, and the method further includes an initial step of synchronizing the first source to the second source through a wireless local network such as an RF network, e.g., a Bluetooth network, or an optical network.

Abstract: A method for playing music having i note polyphony, as well as a system containing a plurality of sources and a source itself, with at least two sources of a group of sources, where a first source is assigned to play j notes and a second source is assigned to play k notes, where j<i and k<i, and where the notes are assigned in a predetermined order. For a case where j+k<i, the methods further includes assigning a third source l additional notes to play of the musical composition. For a case where j+k_i, the l notes may duplicate all or some of the j or k notes played by the first or second sources. The j and k notes are played simultaneously, and the method further includes an initial step of synchronizing the first source to the second source through a wireless local network such as an RF network, e.g., a Bluetooth network, or an optical network.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for operating two or more mobile stations that form a local group. The method includes beginning an application, such as a game that transfers data, with each of the mobile stations; and using a variation in sound made by each of the mobile stations to represent movement of a virtual object, such as a game piece, between the station. The variation in sound can be caused by execution of MIDI commands that change the volume and/or the pitch of the sound, and can be made in response to MIDI commands from another mobile station designated as the group master. The sound may be separately varied to represent both horizontal and vertical changes in object motion. Also disclosed is a mobile station having an audio user interface (AUI) for representing motion of a data object relative to the mobile station by varying an audio output.