Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a virtual phone is provided which includes a touch screen mounted on an enclosure that includes a processor, memory, wireless communication port, and a power port. The virtual phone further includes a software application executing on the processor to control image display on the touch screen and emulate features of a handheld device presented in the image in response to a user touching a presented feature. The virtual phone further includes a configuration of a user-specific handheld device that is derived from the user-specific handheld device is stored in a memory that is accessible to the processor; wherein the virtual phone presents a visual representation of the user-specific handheld device on the touch screen based on the configuration.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ski boot accessory. The ski boot accessory may include a base member and a bar member attachable to the base member. The base member may be mounted to a ski boot. Further, the bar member may be shaped and oriented such that the bar member deflects slalom gates away from a skier's legs and/or body. Furthermore, the ski boot accessory may be made of plastic material, an alloy, and the like.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a virtual phone is provided which includes a touch screen mounted on an enclosure that includes a processor, memory, wireless communication port, and a power port. The virtual phone further includes a software application executing on the processor to control image display on the touch screen and emulate features of a handheld device presented in the image in response to a user touching a presented feature. The virtual phone further includes a configuration of a user-specific handheld device that is derived from the user-specific handheld device is stored in a memory that is accessible to the processor; wherein the virtual phone presents a visual representation of the user-specific handheld device on the touch screen based on the configuration.

Abstract: A rotatory sander pad includes a rigid inner portion for attaching to a rotary sander tool and a flexible outer portion for accepting an abrasive medium. The flexible outer portion includes a substantially flat bottom surface for accepting the abrasive medium, a through-hole substantially in its center, and a multi-dimensional upper surface that includes air flow channels disposed between the through-hole and a vertically oriented wall that direct air from below the substantially flat bottom surface through the through-hole and away from the abrasive medium.

Abstract: A wireless home security system comprising a camera sized to fit through a conventional door peephole, a camera lens attached to the camera to facilitate capturing an image of the camera field of view, a wi-fi facility for transferring the image to a remote device, and a motion sensor disposed in close proximity to the camera lens for activating the camera and the wi-fi facility in response to detecting a visitor in the camera field of view.

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-directional oscillation from a rotational source, by receiving a rotational motion, converting the rotational motion to a first oscillating motion, converting the first oscillating motion to a second oscillating motion that is normal to the first oscillating motion and transferring the first oscillating motion and the second oscillating motion to a working element.

Abstract: A device for determining level of a surface, the device comprising a plurality of level vials configured to indicate orientation of the device, the plurality of level vials disposed at distinct locations on the device. The device including a radius bottom formed in an object contact surface at substantially the latitudinal center of the contact surface and extending longitudinally the length of the surface. The device further including a joint recess disposed centrally along the longitudinal axis of the device and extending latitudinally across the device. The device also includes one or more user controllable light sources coupled to the plurality of level vials for illuminating the level vials.

Abstract: A rolling ruler comprises a blade member configured to facilitate taking a measurement. The blade member is coupled to a handle that is configured to be gripped by a user, wherein the handle acts as a housing for storing a plurality of electronic components, the plurality of electronic components providing predefined functionalities to the rolling ruler. Further at least one roller with a rolling surface that is partially exposed through a backside of the handle for contacting a surface to be measured is in operable contact with a portion of the plurality of electronic components to facilitate measuring distance based on rotations of the at least one roller.

Abstract: A device for determining level of a surface, the device comprising a plurality of level vials configured to indicate orientation of the device, the plurality of level vials disposed at distinct locations on the device. The device including a radius bottom formed in an object contact surface at substantially the latitudinal center of the contact surface and extending longitudinally the length of the surface. The device further including a joint recess disposed centrally along the longitudinal axis of the device and extending latitudinally across the device. The device also includes one or more user controllable light sources coupled to the plurality of level vials for illuminating the level vials.

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-directional oscillation from a rotational source, by receiving a rotational motion, converting the rotational motion to a first oscillating motion, converting the first oscillating motion to a second oscillating motion that is normal to the first oscillating motion and transferring the first oscillating motion and the second oscillating motion to a working element.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for a turbine system that combines capturing airflow via turbine blades to turn a shaft with rare earth magnet drive of the shaft. The rare earth magnetics are disposed in two rings to generate rotational energy that turns the shaft.

Abstract: An illuminated device for checking an orientation to horizontal, comprising an elongated flat surface for engaging a surface of an object; at least one bubble level disposed in relation to the elongated flat surface to facilitate indicating when the elongated flat surface is horizontal; a light source for illuminating a region in proximity to the elongated flat surface; and an elongated body comprising the elongated flat surface, the at least one bubble level, and the light source.

Abstract: The system may include a multi-function probe, a recommendation engine, a transaction engine, a user interface, a third-party interface, and a social network portal. The multi-function probe may be configured to connect to a smartphone through a wired or wireless (e.g. BLUETOOTH) connection for sensing one or more of air temperature, snow temperature, humidity, salinity, and the like. Further, the recommendation engine may receive input about snow and weather conditions and may provide a recommendation for a ski wax, and the like. The recommendation engine may also (i) receive input including user input, (ii) examine a database of ski wax offerings, and (iii) make a ski wax recommendation based at least in part on the input and other information that may be accessible in a ski wax offering database.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ski boot accessory. The ski boot accessory may include a base member and a bar member attachable to the base member. The base member may be mounted to a ski boot. Further, the bar member may be shaped and oriented such that the bar member deflects slalom gates away from a skier's legs and/or body. Furthermore, the ski boot accessory may be made of plastic material, an alloy, and the like.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a virtual phone is provided which includes a touch screen mounted on an enclosure that includes a processor, memory, wireless communication port, and a power port. The virtual phone further includes a software application executing on the processor to control image display on the touch screen and emulate features of a handheld device presented in the image in response to a user touching a presented feature. The virtual phone further includes a configuration of a user-specific handheld device that is derived from the user-specific handheld device is stored in a memory that is accessible to the processor; wherein the virtual phone presents a visual representation of the user-specific handheld device on the touch screen based on the configuration.

Abstract: An illuminated device for checking an orientation to horizontal, comprising an elongated flat surface for engaging a surface of an object; at least one bubble level disposed in relation to the elongated flat surface to facilitate indicating when the elongated flat surface is horizontal; a light source for illuminating a region in proximity to the elongated flat surface; and an elongated body comprising the elongated flat surface, the at least one bubble level, and the light source.

Abstract: A system for streaming digital media over a network includes a plurality of cameras configured with an image capture facility to capture images; an image stabilization and alignment facility disposed within at least one of the plurality of cameras; and a data transmission channel adapted to transmit the digital media including the captured images to a network-enabled handheld device for storage and manipulation. The system can be integrated with a projector to perform as a camera and projector device for sharing and/or projecting media.

Abstract: A surface gap detector facilitates determining conformance of a surface of an object by providing a light source integrated into the detector that diffusely illuminates the surface of the object so that a user may observe the light that passes between the detector and the object when the surface of the object is aligned in substantial contact with a gap detecting edge of the surface gap detector.

Abstract: The present invention provides multi-directional oscillation from a rotational source, by receiving a rotational motion, converting the rotational motion to a first oscillating motion, converting the first oscillating motion to a second oscillating motion that is normal to the first oscillating motion and transferring the first oscillating motion and the second oscillating motion to a working element.

Abstract: The present invention provides an attachment facility for converting a rotary tool to oscillatory tool. The attachment facility may attach to a rotating drive shaft of the rotary tool and may convert the rotating motion of the drive shaft to an oscillating motion. This oscillating motion may provide oscillatory or vibration movements to the blades attached to rotary tool.