Abstract: Video content is a time varying presentation of scenes or video frames. Each frame can contain a number of scene elements such as actors, foreground items, background items, or other items. A person enjoying video content can select a scene element by specifying a screen coordinate while the video content plays. Frame specification data identifies the specific frame or scene being displayed when the coordinate is selected. The coordinate in combination with the frame specification data is sufficient to identify the scene element that the person has chosen, information about the scene element can then be presented to the person. An annotation database can relate the scene elements to the frame specification data and coordinates.

Abstract: An electrochemical battery that exchanges energy with an external device. The battery includes a container containing a positive electrode, a negative electrode and an intervening electrolyte, the electrodes and electrolyte existing as liquid material layers in the container at the operating temperature of the battery so that adjacent layers form respective electrode-electrolyte interfaces. Positive and negative current collectors are in electrical contact with the positive and negative electrodes, respectively, both collectors being adapted for connection to the external device to create a circuit through which current flows. A circulation producer in the battery causes circulation within at least one of the layers to increase the flux of material in one layer to an interface with an adjacent layer, thereby giving the battery a greater current/power capability.

Abstract: This invention relates to a high energy density cathode material for batteries.

Abstract: A portable power supply system comprising several portable power sources coupled to a power supply charging circuit, wherein said power supply charging circuit comprises an inverter, a charger and a control unit that controls the portable power source delivery of energy in order to reduce damages to said portable power source.

Abstract: A method for transmitting data includes monitoring a packet-based traffic flow to obtain traffic flow information. The method also includes calculating a transmission interval for transmitting a packet-based communication into the packet-based traffic flow, where the calculation is based on the traffic flow information and a clock signal obtained from a clock. The packet-based communication is transmitted into the packet-based traffic flow during the transmission interval, based on the clock signal.

Abstract: Methods for processing venue-based data utilizing one or more hand held devices. Data can be received at hand held device through a wireless network, wherein the data includes one or more video streams of one or more visual perspectives acquired from an entertainment venue and wherein the data is acquired from at least one venue-based data source at the entertainment venue. The hand held device can be authorized to receive and process the data utilizing a security code. The data can be processed for display on a display screen associated with the hand held device. Video of the visual perspective(s) can be streamed via the display screen in response to a user selection of the visual perspective(s) from the data processed for display on the display screen, the user selection provided via a user interface associated with the hand held device.

Abstract: A hand held device and system for receiving venue-based data at the hand held device. A server is provided in association with one or more hand held devices that communicate with the server. The hand held device(s) receives the data at the hand held device through a wireless network. The data includes one or more video streams of one or more visual perspectives acquired from an entertainment venue and wherein the data is compiled by one or more venue-based data sources at the entertainment venue. A security unit can be provided for authorizing the hand held device to receive and process the data utilizing the security code. A processor is also provided for processing the data for display on a display screen associated with the hand held device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing video of a live venue event to a hand held device. A hand held device wirelessly receives data containing two or more video streams conveying live video venue event content, the venue event content including moving images of action occurring at the live venue event held at a venue. A cellular communications network (e.g., CDMA, GSM, GPRS, TDMA, 3G, etc.) is provided through which the data containing the two or more video streams is transmitted to the hand held device for display via a display associated with the hand held device.

Abstract: Providing users in the field includes portable access to industry-specific programs, instructions and data. Field data synchronization and/or delivery is enabled using wireless capabilities resident in handheld personal computing devices. Data can be synchronized with a server over a network using wireless radio transmission, or directly to a computer workstation using wireless infrared or radio transmission or connected physical connection. Two-way communications is provided between remote computers and handheld data management devices to facilitate real-time access to remote programs, assistance and/or information related to the field assessment being undertaken by using a handheld data management device user. Field data management includes activities for at least one of: construction industry project analysis, HVAC system analysis, project management, equipment readiness inspection, troubleshooting, inventory tracking, inventory ordering, sales (e.g.

Abstract: Methods and systems for broadcasting venue-based data to a wireless hand held devices are disclosed herein. Data transmitted from one or more venue-based data sources may be received by at least one hand held device present within a venue, such as a sports stadium or concert arena. Such data can be processed for display on a display screen associated with the hand held device. The processed data may be then displayed on the display screen, thereby enabling a user of the hand held device to view venue-based data through the hand held device. Such venue-based data viewable through the hand held device within the venue may include real-time and instant replay video images and clips, advertising and promotional information, scheduling, statistical, historical and other informational data, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A fluid-borne (e.g., water, air) biological and chemical hazard detection and treatment system can include sensors (e.g., flow rate, contaminant detectors), treatment using ultraviolet laser-emitted light, can be microprocessor controlled and can communicate and be controlled over data networks. Treatment and detection systems can be deployed at various stages along a fluid distribution system, allowing for protection coverage and redundancy. During treatment, fluid enters into and/or passes through a “treatment area” wherein the fluid is subjected to light emanating from a laser at wavelengths within the ultraviolet range. DNA for microorganisms contained within fluid (including blood) are reactive to laser light as they pass through treatment areas and are rendered un-infective. Treatment systems can be staged in close proximity, providing more than one treatment area and associated light sources to a fluid stream.

Abstract: A radar unit as a Challenger communicates with ref tag-enabled media (e.g., registration stickers, licensed plates, physical VIN tags) associated with motor vehicles to obtain vehicle-related data, e.g., vehicle identification numbers, states registration status, vehicle inspection status, insurance expiration, amber alert status, license tag/plate information and additional features are a particularly unique features of interested to government and private entities. The radar challenger can be integrated with a radar unit used by law enforcement to obtain vehicle speed in addition to vehicle-related data. Data can be transmitted over network to agencies and private entities.

Abstract: Nanomaterials of the JT phase of the titanium oxide TiO2-x, where 0?x?1 having as a building block a crystalline structure with an orthorhombic symmetry and described by at least one of the space groups 59 Pmmn, 63 Amma, 71 Immm or 63 Bmmb. These nanomaterials are in the form of nanofibers, nanowires, nanorods, nanoscrolls and/or nanotubes. The nanomaterials are obtained from a hydrogen titanate and/or a mixed sodium and hydrogen titanate precursor compound that is isostructural to the JT crystalline structure. The titanates are the hydrogenated, the protonated, the hydrated and/or the alkalinized phases of the JT crystalline phase that are obtained from titanium compounds such as titanium oxide with an anatase crystalline structure, amorphous titanium oxide, and titanium oxide with a rutile crystalline structure, and/or directly from the rutile mineral and/or from ilmenite.

Abstract: A biological function assist apparatus composed an electromechanically-based system wrapped in protective coating and controlled by a controller, which also provides power to the electromechanically-based system. The electromechanically-based system can be formed as a mesh using MEMS or a larger electromechanically grid and wrapped around a failing heart, or the electromechanical system can be formed in a circle forming an artificial valve (e.g., sphincter). The electromechanically-based system can operate as a bone-muscle interface, thereby functioning in place of tendons.

Abstract: A biological function assist apparatus composed a linear electronmechanical device or system wrapped in protective coating and controlled by a controller, which also provides power to the electromechanically-based system. The electromechanically-based system can be formed as a mesh using linear motors or linear actuators, or a larger electromechanically grid and wrapped around a failing heart. The electromechanical system can be formed in a circle forming an artificial valve (e.g., sphincter). The electromechanically-based system can operate as a bone-muscle interface, thereby functioning in place of tendons.

Abstract: An adsorbent composition comprising a nanostructured titanium oxide material of the formula TiO2?, where 0?x?1 with nanotubular and/or nanofibrilar morphology, high oxygen deficiency, having an orthorhombic JT crystalline phase described by at least one of the space groups 59 Pmmn, 63 Amma, 71 Immm or 63 Bmmb, and comprising between 0 and 20 weight percent of a transition metal oxide is used for the selective adsorption of nitrogen compounds and/or sulfur compounds from light and intermediate petroleum fractions.

Abstract: A water-borne hazard detection and notification system deployed between water treatment facilities and water's points of use can include sensors (e.g., flow rate, microorganism detectors, and chemical detectors) and can be microprocessor controlled. Sensors detect microorganisms and/or chemicals within a water distribution system. Treatment areas can be deployed at various stages along a water distribution system, allowing for protection redundancy. Detector and/or treatment systems can be networked to remote monitoring systems (e.g., networked data/communications equipment located with agencies operating and command and control units) through wired and/or wireless network communication means and devices. Data networked monitoring and assessment can enable rapid deployment of counter measures (e.g., valve shut-off, UV treatment, field team deployment). Systems can be staged, providing for a system comprising more than one detection, shut-off and/or treatment.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing a set of virtual clocks in a data processing system with multiple partitions. A “set-time-of-day” command is used in connection with each virtual clock to define a basis for its local date/time state via the following elements: (1) a partition peculiar time base reference value, and (2) a partition peculiar time offset reference value which corresponds to the state of an elapsed time counter at the point in time when the time base reference value is established. The partition time base reference and offset reference values are stored in memory. When executing a “get-time-of-day” command, these are retrieved along with the current state of the elapsed time counter facility to compute the current date/time state of the virtual clock for the partition.

Abstract: A computer telephony system includes a multi-platform architecture that provides a layer of abstraction between application software and hardware associated with a platform. According to this architecture, service modules residing on different platforms access computer telephony resources to facilitate performance of a variety of computer telephony services. Although local access to such resources is governed by diverse, platform-dependent protocols, the service modules communicate with one another according to a common, platform-independent protocol. In this manner, cross-platform communication is abstracted to isolate system software and firmware from hardware-based platform dependencies. Instead of threaded drivers creating a persistent, dedicated link with resources, communication can be accomplished via a common, platform-independent message packet protocol.