Abstract: Disclosed are methods for supplementing the processing capabilities of multimedia devices in a networked environment. A method can include providing a processing offloader module to physically connect to a first multimedia device in the networked environment. The offloader can be internal and/or external to the device. The method can include identifying the offloader, identifying a second multimedia device, and determining that a bandwidth of the second device falls below a threshold bandwidth. Instructions can be forwarded from the second device to the offloader when the bandwidth of the second device exceeds the threshold bandwidth. The offloader is configured to process the instructions and render multimedia information based on the instructions.

Abstract: A jewelry stand may include a base, a first vertical elongated member and a second vertical elongated member attached perpendicularly to the base. The first vertical elongated member and the second vertical elongated member may be disposed at a predetermined distance from each other. The jewelry stand may further include a plurality of horizontal members disposed between the first vertical elongated member and the second vertical elongated member. The plurality of horizontal members may be configured to hold different jewelry items, for example a necklace, a stud earring, a hoop earring, and/or the like. The plurality of horizontal members may be disposed in a layered arrangement, for example at different distances from the base.

Abstract: A jewelry stand may include a base, a first vertical elongated member and a second vertical elongated member attached perpendicularly to the base. The first vertical elongated member and the second vertical elongated member may be disposed at a predetermined distance from each other. The jewelry stand may further include a plurality of horizontal members disposed between the first vertical elongated member and the second vertical elongated member. The plurality of horizontal members may be configured to hold different jewelry items, for example a necklace, a stud earring, a hoop earring, and/or the like. The plurality of horizontal members may be disposed in a layered arrangement, for example at different distances from the base.

Abstract: An apparatus for gardening is disclosed. The apparatus may include a pair of elongated members pivotally connected to each other. Each elongated member may include a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion may include a handle grip and a cavity portion. The handle grip may be pivotally connected to the first body portion at a pivot point. Further, the handle grip may be configured to rotate about the pivot point to move between a handle grip closed position and a handle grip open position. Furthermore, the handle grip may be configured to be inserted into the cavity portion in the handle grip closed position. The apparatus may further include a plurality of teeth disposed on the second body portion. Each tooth may be inclined at a predefined angle relative to a second body portion longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A jewelry box is disclosed. The jewelry box may include a base and a plurality of vertical elongated fingers pivotably attached to the base. The plurality of vertical elongated fingers may be placed adjacent to each other and at a first predetermined distance from each other. Further, the plurality of vertical elongated fingers may be configured to pivot around vertical elongated fingers distal ends to move the plurality of vertical elongated fingers between an open position and a closed position. The plurality of vertical elongated fingers is in the open position when the plurality of vertical elongated fingers is perpendicular to a base plane and in the closed position when the plurality of vertical elongated fingers is parallel to the base plane. The jewelry box may further include a plurality of horizontal tension members, which may form an inward binding force and may horizontally couple vertical elongated fingers.

Abstract: A body support apparatus is disclosed. The body support apparatus may include a mounting surface configured to be disposed on a structure, such as a wall. The body support apparatus may further include a touch surface opposite to the mounting surface. The touch surface may include a textured hand support surface configured to provide support to a user while leaning against the structure. The touch surface may further include a handprint. The handprint may include a luminescent surface that may glow in dark ambient environment. The body support apparatus may further include a cleansing mechanism configured to clean the touch surface. The cleansing mechanism may include a disinfectant light mechanism configured to disinfect the touch surface using ultraviolet light.

Abstract: A can mixing device is disclosed. The device may include a base plate having a base plate proximal surface and a base plate distal surface. The device may further include a first rod having a first rod proximal end and a first rod distal end. The first rod distal end may be attached to a center portion of the base plate proximal surface. The device may further include a top plate having a first hole in a top plate center portion. The top plate may be configured to slide along a first rod length through the first hole. Further, the top plate may be attached to the first rod proximal end via a fastening member. Furthermore, the device may include a connection member attached to the base plate distal surface. The connection member may be configured to removably couple with a power tool configured to generate a device reciprocating movement.

Abstract: A gardening tool is disclosed. The tool may be worn on a user's finger. The tool may include an elongated blade that may include a first blade portion and a second blade portion. A first blade portion distal end may be a sharp end, and a first blade portion proximal end may be attached to a second blade portion distal end via a Z-shaped connector. The tool may further include an elongated tube that may include a tube distal end and a tube proximal end. The tube distal end may be attached to the first blade portion proximal end, and the tube proximal end may be attached to a second blade portion proximal end. The tube may have a tapered shape such that a tube distal end diameter may be smaller than a tube proximal end diameter. Further, the tube may engulf the second blade portion.

Abstract: A string line apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a cylindrical elongated member having an elongated member body, an elongated member proximal end and an elongated member distal end. The elongated member may be shaped as a nail or a screw. The apparatus may further include one or more protruding arms that may be perpendicularly attached to the elongated member body. Each protruding arm may include an arm body, an arm proximal end and an arm distal end. An arm proximal end diameter may be greater than an arm body diameter. The apparatus may further include a fastener configured to removably attach to the elongated member body via the elongated member distal end.

Abstract: A jewelry box is disclosed. The jewelry box may include a base and a plurality of vertical elongated fingers pivotably attached to the base. The plurality of vertical elongated fingers may be placed adjacent to each other and at a first predetermined distance from each other. Further, the plurality of vertical elongated fingers may be configured to pivot around vertical elongated fingers distal ends to move the plurality of vertical elongated fingers between an open position and a closed position. The plurality of vertical elongated fingers is in the open position when the plurality of vertical elongated fingers is perpendicular to a base plane and in the closed position when the plurality of vertical elongated fingers is parallel to the base plane. The jewelry box may further include a plurality of horizontal tension members, which may form an inward binding force and may horizontally couple vertical elongated fingers.

Abstract: An optical depth sensing system is provided including an active illumination source; and a colloidal quantum dot photodetector. The colloidal quantum dot photodetector having colloidal quantum dots as a light sensing elements and the system has rise times that are less than 5.0 ns and fall times less than 10.0 ns.

Abstract: A system and method for assisting communication through predictive speech is provided. A database includes commonly used words, phrases, and images, each associated with at least one context cue. A processor is configured to determine the user's context and provide a number of possible initial phrases associated with the determined context. Further words, phrases, or images are provided following, and based at least in part on, user selection of the initial phrase. The selected initial phrase and the subsequently selected words, phrases, and images are communicated.

Abstract: The current invention proposes an improved combination of bracelet and wrist watch comprising a band with watch body where each part defines seconds, minutes and hours. The body is unique and pleasing thus making it suitable for everyone's usage.

Abstract: A system and method for assisting communication through predictive speech is provided. A database includes commonly used words, phrases, and images, each associated with at least one context cue. A processor is configured to determine the user's context and provide a number of possible initial phrases associated with the determined context. Further words, phrases, or images are provided following, and based at least in part on, user selection of the initial phrase. The selected initial phrase and the subsequently selected words, phrases, and images are communicated.

Abstract: A system and method for assisting communication through predictive speech is provided. A database includes commonly used words, phrases, and images, each associated with at least one context cue. A processor is configured to determine the user's context and display a number of possible initial words, phrases, or images associated with the determined context. A text field is updated with selected words, phrases, or images. The words, phrases, or literal equivalents of the images are audibly transmitted.

Abstract: A system and method for assisting communication through predictive speech is provided. A database includes commonly used words, phrases, and images, each associated with at least one context cue. A processor is configured to determine the user's context and display a number of possible initial words, phrases, or images associated with the determined context. A text field is updated with selected words, phrases, or images. The words, phrases, or literal equivalents of the images are audibly transmitted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of molecular diagnostics. In particular, the present invention provided improved substrates and methods of using liquid crystals and other biophotonically based assays for quantitating the amount of an analyte in a sample. The present invention also provides materials and methods for detecting non-specific binding of an analyte to a substrate by using a liquid crystal or other biophotonically based assay formats.