Abstract: Systems, electronic devices, and methods for redeeming user activity level or other desired user behaviors for virtual currency are disclosed. In some implementations, a method includes: at a computer system, obtaining user activity information indicating an activity level of a user; and computing an in-application credit based on the activity level. The in-application credit can be redeemed by the user in an associated application. The in-application credit can be redeemed by the user for a coupon that can be applied towards out-of-application purchases. In some implementations, the activity level is determined in accordance with (i) a motion parameter reported by an activity sensor of an electronic device associated with the user, (ii) information obtained from a cell phone tower or a GPS device (e.g., using cell tower triangulation techniques); and (iii) self-reported user activity information.

Abstract: Systems, electronic devices, and methods for redeeming user activity level or other desired user behaviors for virtual currency are disclosed. In some implementations, a method includes: at a computer system, obtaining user activity information indicating an activity level of a user; and computing an in-application credit based on the activity level. The in-application credit can be redeemed by the user in an associated application. The in-application credit can be redeemed by the user for a coupon that can be applied towards out-of-application purchases. In some implementations, the activity level is determined in accordance with (i) a motion parameter reported by an activity sensor of an electronic device associated with the user, (ii) information obtained from a cell phone tower or a GPS device (e.g., using cell tower triangulation techniques); and (iii) self-reported user activity information.

Abstract: Systems, electronic devices, and methods for redeeming user activity level or other desired user behaviors for virtual currency are disclosed. In some implementations, a method includes: at a computer system, obtaining user activity information indicating an activity level of a user; and computing an in-application credit based on the activity level. The in-application credit can be redeemed by the user in an associated application. The in-application credit can be redeemed by the user for a coupon that can be applied towards out-of-application purchases. In some implementations, the activity level is determined in accordance with (i) a motion parameter reported by an activity sensor of an electronic device associated with the user, (ii) information obtained from a cell phone tower or a GPS device (e.g., using cell tower triangulation techniques); and (iii) self-reported user activity information.

Abstract: Systems, electronic devices, and methods for redeeming user activity level or other desired user behaviors for virtual currency are disclosed. In some implementations, a method includes: at a computer system, obtaining user activity information indicating an activity level of a user; and computing an in-application credit based on the activity level. The in-application credit can be redeemed by the user in an associated application. The in-application credit can be redeemed by the user for a coupon that can be applied towards out-of-application purchases. In some implementations, the activity level is determined in accordance with (i) a motion parameter reported by an activity sensor of an electronic device associated with the user, (ii) information obtained from a cell phone tower or a GPS device (e.g., using cell tower triangulation techniques); and (iii) self-reported user activity information.

Abstract: A computing device-implemented method includes providing a presentable visual challenge for determining if access should be granted. The visual challenge includes presenting obscured text wherein the manner in which the text is obscured changes over a period of time. The method also includes determining if a received response substantially matches the text to determine if access should be granted.

Abstract: A computing device includes a processor configured to execute instructions to define a group of substantially non-overlapping segments of an electronic paper display. The computing device also includes a display controller configured to individually refresh the substantially non-overlapping segments of the electronic paper display in a sequential manner, and control content presentation in each refreshed segment.

Abstract: A method of displaying a character. A representation of a character is determined in a bit map having a number of bits greater than a number of pixels in a region of a display in which the character is to be displayed. Based on a relative number of bits that are on in respective portions of the bit map, luminances for corresponding pixels are determined. The character is displayed in the region having the particular number of pixels, and the pixels are displayed with the determined luminances. A system for displaying a character is disclosed, in which the character is to be displayed within a region of a display having a particular number of pixels. According to various embodiments of the invention, the display comprises a television, a color television, a display of a hand held device, a billboard, or other display device. A method for displaying a shape is described. A method of displaying a shape is disclosed. A television system and a computer program product are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for digital image magnification in a graphical user interface is disclosed. In contrast with prior methods which magnify a selected region of an original image without preserving its context, the present method provides a method for magnification that allows simultaneous viewing of the magnified image and its unmagnified context. In a preferred embodiment, the method provides a floating window [122] superimposed on an original image. Displayed within the floating window is a magnified image of a selected region of the original image. The floating window is centrally positioned over the selected region. In one aspect of the invention, the floating window is partially transparent so that portions of the original image within the floating window [124] are displayed in a faint manner in comparison to portions of the original image outside the floating window [126].

Abstract: A method for digital image magnification in a graphical user interface is disclosed. In contrast with prior methods which magnify a selected region of an original image without preserving its context, the present method provides a method for magnification that allows simultaneous viewing of the magnified image and its unmagnified context. In a preferred embodiment, the method provides a floating window [122] superimposed on an original image. Displayed within the floating window is a magnified image of a selected region of the original image. The floating window is centrally positioned over the selected region. In one aspect of the invention, the floating window is partially transparent so that portions of the original image within the floating window [124] are displayed in a faint manner in comparison to portions of the original image outside the floating window [126].

Abstract: Displaying a set of characters in a size larger than characters already accepted and displayed in the system. A method for accepting input in a system. The method includes receiving a set of user inputs associated with a set of characters. The set of characters is displayed in size larger than characters already accepted and displayed in the system. A user selection of at least a character from the set of characters is received. In response to the user selection, the character is displayed in a size generally corresponding to characters already accepted and displayed by the system. According to one embodiment of the invention, the set of characters comprises kanji. An embodiment of the invention includes a computer system including a display, a user input device, a memory including a data structure that associates sets of user inputs with respective sets of characters, and a computer executable code.

Abstract: Displaying a set of characters in a size larger than characters already accepted and displayed in the system. A method for accepting input in a system. The method includes receiving a set of user inputs associated with a set of characters. The set of characters is displayed in size larger than characters already accepted and displayed in the system. A user selection of at least a character from the set of characters is received. In response to the user selection, the character is displayed in a size generally corresponding to characters already accepted and displayed by the system. According to one embodiment of the invention, the set of characters comprises kanji. An embodiment of the invention includes a computer system including a display, a user input device, a memory including a data structure that associates sets of user inputs with respective sets of characters, and a computer executable code.

Abstract: Method of navigating on a display. A cursor is displayed within a first portion of the display. The first portion has edges and displays a portion of information. In response to movement of a pointing device, the cursor is moved within the first portion of the display. If the cursor comes within a particular distance of an edge of the first portion of the display, at least a partially different portion of the information is displayed. In response to a command and in response to movement of the pointing device, the cursor is moved beyond the first portion of the display. The information may comprise a document, a graphic, or a document including at least a graphic. The display may comprise a display of a word processor, a display of a web browser, or other display. A method of navigating on a display is described. A method of navigating on a display of a web browser and system for navigating on a display are also described.

Abstract: A method for digital image magnification in a graphical user interface is disclosed. In contrast with prior methods which magnify a selected region of an original image without preserving its context, the present method provides a method for magnification that allows simultaneous viewing of the magnified image and its unmagnified context. In a preferred embodiment, the method provides a floating window ?122! superimposed on an original image. Displayed within the floating window is a magnified image of a selected region of the original image. The floating window is centrally positioned over the selected region. In one aspect of the invention, the floating window is partially transparent so that portions of the original image within the floating window ?124! are displayed in a faint manner in comparison to portions of the original image outside the floating window ?126!. As the selected region is moved, typically by a user-controlled pointing device, the floating window ?122! also moves.

Abstract: A system and method of digital video editing simultaneously displays a plurality of source video windows on a screen, each window showing a digital source video stream. The user may select among the source video windows at any time while they are being shown. The selected digital source video stream appears in a record video window, and continues to run in real-time in both the selected source video window and the record video window. All windows continuously display real-time video streams. The user may continue to make selections among the source video windows as often as desired, and may also select transformations, or special effects, from an on-screen list. The video stream playing in the record window thus forms a digital user-arranged version of selected portions of the source video streams, plus transformations, as selected by the user. The user's selections are stored to permit subsequent playback of the digital user-arranged video stream in a playback window.

Abstract: A system and method of digital video editing simultaneously displays a plurality of source video windows on a screen, each window showing a digital source video stream. The user may select among the source video windows at any time while they are being shown. The selected digital source video stream appears in a record video window, and continues to run in real-time in both the selected source video window and the record video window. All windows continuously display real-time video streams. The user may continue to make selections among the source video windows as often as desired, and may also select transformations, or special effects, from an on-screen list. The video stream playing in the record window thus forms a digital user-arranged version of selected portions of the source video streams, plus transformations, as selected by the user. The user's selections are stored to permit subsequent playback of the digital user-arranged video stream in a playback window.