Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices, systems, and methods for implementing drills and providing coaching instructions to users. Embodiments may load a drill, measure values obtained from one or more sensors installed on a player's tennis racket and/or worn on the player's body, and use those values to detect various parameters, such as the physical impact of a ball at the player's racket. Embodiments may then output a coaching instruction to the user. Embodiments may also include adding customized coaching instructions to a drill.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising methylnaltrexone or a salt thereof, and compositions and formulations thereof, for oral administration.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising methylnaltrexone or a salt thereof, and compositions and formulations thereof, for oral administration.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mechanism (10) for transmitting a torque applied to a handle (12). The mechanism (10) comprises a torque transmitter (18). The torque transmitter (18) is for transmitting the torque applied to the handle (12) coupled thereto. The mechanism (10) comprises a torque transmitter stop (40) within the housing (14). The torque transmitter (18) and the torque transmitter stop (40) are cooperatively arranged for the torque transmitter stop (40) and the torque transmitter (18) to engage to arrest a torque transmitter rotation. The torque transmitter (18) and the torque transmitter stop (40) are cooperatively arranged for the torque transmitter stop (40) and the torque transmitter (18) to disengage when the torque so applied exceeds a predetermined torque value. Also disclosed herein is a method for operating the mechanism (10) for transmitting a torque applied to the handle (12).

Abstract: An apparatus is for providing display of exchanged messages wherein the apparatus comprises a memory for storing the messages; and at least one processor for providing display of messages exchanged between a plurality of participants, the messages are exchanged within channels, wherein each of said participants exchanges messages with others of the participants in one or more channels in which message exchange between the plurality of participants is authorized; and any of the participants are prevented from exchanging messages in one or more channels when message exchange between the plurality of participants is not authorized; and allowing one of the participants sending one of the messages in one of the channels to send the one of the messages in parallel to another one of the channels.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices, systems, and methods for measuring values obtained from one or more sensors installed on a player's tennis racket and/or worn on the player's body, and using those values to calculate various parameters, such as the physical position and motion of the tennis racket. Embodiments may translate the parameters and derive one or more occurrences corresponding to phases of a tennis point or drill and then generate real-time audible, visual, and/or haptic coaching prompts and other related commands and signals, for the purpose of improving a player's motor skills. Embodiments may also send and receive messages to/from other embodiments, thereby permitting a player to interact with other players, coaches, or devices, such as ball machines and cameras.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mechanism (10) for transmitting a torque applied to a handle (12). The mechanism (10) comprises a torque transmitter (18). The torque transmitter (18) is for transmitting the torque applied to the handle (12) coupled thereto. The mechanism (10) comprises a torque transmitter stop (40) within the housing (14). The torque transmitter (18) and the torque transmitter stop (40) are cooperatively arranged for the torque transmitter stop (40) and the torque transmitter (18) to engage to arrest a torque transmitter rotation. The torque transmitter (18) and the torque transmitter stop (40) are cooperatively arranged for the torque transmitter stop (40) and the torque transmitter (18) to disengage when the torque so applied exceeds a predetermined torque value. Also disclosed herein is a method for operating the mechanism (10) for transmitting a torque applied to the handle (12).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a latchbolt retractor (12). The latchbolt retractor (12) comprises a latchbolt retraction mechanism (30) mounted to a carriage (28). The latchbolt retraction mechanism (30) comprising a latchbolt assembly coupler (32) for operational coupling to a latchbolt assembly (22). The carriage (28) is configured to slide along at least one rail (14,16) for positioning the latchbolt assembly coupler (32) relative to the latchbolt.

Abstract: A method for providing display of exchanged messages, the method comprises the steps of: allowing a plurality of users to exchange messages within a channel on a plurality of displays as a message stream; allowing a prompt to be at least partially displayed to one of the users on the display; allowing the one of the users to select the prompt; recording in the memory one of the user identifiers associated with the one of the users responsive to the one of the users selecting the prompt; creating a message responsive to the one of the users selecting the prompt; inserting the message into the message stream so that the message is displayed to another of the users on another of the displays, wherein the message includes a reference object associated with the prompt, and allowing the another of the users to select an area on the another of the displays associated with the reference object.

Abstract: A method for providing display of exchanged messages, the method comprises the steps of: allowing a plurality of users to exchange messages within a channel on a plurality of displays as a message stream; allowing a prompt to be at least partially displayed to one of the users on the display; allowing the one of the users to select the prompt; recording in the memory one of the user identifiers associated with the one of the users responsive to the one of the users selecting the prompt; creating a message responsive to the one of the users selecting the prompt; inserting the message into the message stream so that the message is displayed to another of the users on another of the displays, wherein the message includes a reference object associated with the prompt, and allowing the another of the users to select an area on the another of the displays associated with the reference object.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a mechanism (30) for a lockset (10). The mechanism (30) comprises a latchbolt retractor (22) that is rotationally actuatable. The mechanism (30) comprises a rotationally mounted handle coupler (36). The rotationally mounted handle coupler (36) is rotatable by a rotation of a handle (12) when coupled thereto and comprises an adaptor receiver (46) for receiving any one of a plurality of adaptors (48,52,54). The rotationally mounted handle coupler is configured to engage with at least one of the plurality of adaptors (48,52), but not all of the plurality of adaptors (54), for transmission of the rotation of the handle (12) to a latchbolt retractor actuator (22).

Abstract: A method of providing messaging comprises the steps of providing display of messages exchanged between a plurality of participants; receiving designation of one of said messages as an anchor message; permitting a response received to said anchor message from one of said plurality of participants to be provided to all others of said plurality of participants; providing display of said response; and receiving at least a further response to said anchor message from at least one of said plurality of participants, wherein at least an excluded one of said plurality of participants is prevented from receiving at least said further response.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices, systems, and methods for measuring values obtained from one or more sensors installed on a player's tennis racket and/or worn on the player's body, and using those values to calculate various parameters, such as the physical position and motion of the tennis racket. Embodiments may translate the parameters and derive one or more occurrences corresponding to phases of a tennis point or drill and then generate real-time audible, visual, and/or haptic coaching prompts and other related commands and signals, for the purpose of improving a player's motor skills. Embodiments may also send and receive messages to/from other embodiments, thereby permitting a player to interact with other players, coaches, or devices, such as ball machines and cameras.

Abstract: A virtual online meeting room is provided. An external message is received by an originator user from an outside source. The external message is displayed to an originator user and is prevented from being displayed to remainder users. The originator user is permitted to designate at least a portion of the external message as shared. At least one of the remainder users is permitted to have at least the portion of the external message displayed to them responsive to the at least the portion of the external message being designated as shared.

Abstract: A method for referencing a message comprises the steps of receiving selection of an area or object associated with the message on a display, optionally providing an indication that the selection of the area or object has been received, allowing a further message to be formed with a link to the message, wherein the link is associated with the further message responsive to the selection, and causing display of the information associated with the message responsive to selection of a further area or portion.

Abstract: A method of providing messaging comprises the steps of providing display of messages exchanged between a plurality of participants; receiving designation of one of said messages as an anchor message; permitting a response received to said anchor message from one of said plurality of participants to be provided to all others of said plurality of participants; providing display of said response; and receiving at least a further response to said anchor message from at least one of said plurality of participants, wherein at least an excluded one of said plurality of participants is prevented from receiving at least said further response.

Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein provide for integrating actionable objects into an on-line chat communications platform. A method is provided in which state information of a chat message session between participants of a group is determined. A selection of one of a plurality of actionable objects is received based on the state information. Each actionable object comprises a type indicator to characterize a user perceivable action associated with the actionable object. Responsive to the selection, at least one participant is associated with the actionable object. The actionable object is provided to the chat message session to be selectably executed by a client device of the participant. The providing comprises updating the state information of the chat message session in accordance with the at least one actionable object.

Abstract: When a user conducts a search for content using one or more of the many search engines known in the art, embodiments of the present invention may receive results returned to the user's browser by the search engine, and may then proceed to filter, organize, modify, or enhance those results and/or their presentation by performing various editing and/or presentation operations on the search results, based on information relating to the user's prior interactions with the search results and the user's interests and preferences. Search results may also be modulated based on information about the way other users have responded to or interacted with each of the search results in the past.

Abstract: A system allowing the acquisition of biometric and biographical data of an individual includes a station into which at least one of the following elements are integrated: a sensor of biometric prints, a camera for taking a picture of said individual, a feedback screen and a gantry including lighting means adapted for ensuring lighting complying with given conditions of acquisition of the biometric data. The lighting means include a curved metallic reflector fixed to the rear and to the apex of the framework of a first upper light tube placed substantially horizontally, furnished with a protection which is lowered and oriented toward said reflector, and a second light tube disposed substantially horizontally in the lower part of the framework, where the power P2 of the second lighting tube being lower than that the power P1 of the first tube.

Abstract: Implementations disclosed herein provide for integrating actionable objects into an on-line chat communications platform. A method is provided in which state information of a chat message session between participants of a group is determined. A selection of one of a plurality of actionable objects is received based on the state information. Each actionable object comprises a type indicator to characterize a user perceivable action associated with the actionable object. Responsive to the selection, at least one participant is associated with the actionable object. The actionable object is provided to the chat message session to be selectably executed by a client device of the participant. The providing comprises updating the state information of the chat message session in accordance with the at least one actionable object.