Abstract: System and method are disclosed for programming a user input device such as a computer mouse or computer keyboard. The user input device features memory for storing programming information associated with various user inputs, such as buttons or keys. The user may define macros, shortcuts, programs and other functions associated with any or all of user profiles so that the user may switch between various programmed data sets with ease.

Abstract: Bicyclic heteroaryl compounds of formula (I) shown below are disclosed. Each variable in formula (I) is defined in the specification. Also disclosed is treatment of cancer with these compounds.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing a modular user input device such as a computer mouse. A core module can house the sensor, microcontroller and RF modules (if any). It may or may not also house the microswitches and scroll wheel. The core module includes a case module connector that will allow it to accept mouse button inputs from an interchangeable case module, power from a battery pack (if required for wireless operation) and control lights or any other input/output features on the mouse itself. The core module can also accept the connection to the host computer, either through the case module connector or directly via USB or similar industry standard connector.

Abstract: Wireless headphones receive music and video from media devices via different wireless transmission methods such as using Bluetooth. However, wireless headphones suffer from limitations despite the convenience they offer to users. Some such wireless headphones allow one user to share the music experience by passing one side of the wireless headphone to a third party. The third party does not however get to experience and enjoy the full stereo experience of the music. In addition, sharing of music by transfer of media files from one storage medium to other storage medium often infringes upon third party intellectual property rights. An embodiment of the invention describes a method and a system that enable wireless sharing of audio sounds among a plurality of users.

Abstract: A device peripheral is disclosed. The device peripheral comprises a controller having a plurality of converters, a transceiver controllable by the controller for performing a signaling operation, the signaling operation being one of receiving reception signals, transmitting transmission signals and simultaneously receiving the reception signals and transmitting the transmission signals, and a data interface couplable to a device for communicating the controller with the device, the controller for identifying one of the plurality of converters for use during data communication with the device. More specifically, first media data provided by the device to the controller is converted by the identified one of the plurality of converters into transmission data for transmission by the transceiver as the transmission signals, and reception data received by the transceiver as the reception signals is converted by the identified one of the plurality of converters for into second media data for provision to the device.

Abstract: A method of stacking wafers includes: providing a first wafer including a first metal connection layer; forming a first passivation layer over the first metal connection layer; forming a first bondpad in the first passivation layer to form a first bondpad layer; providing a second wafer including second metal connection layer; forming a second passivation layer over the second metal connection layer; forming a second bondpad in the second passivation layer to form a second bondpad layer; forming at least one of a first conductive adhesive layer over the first bondpad layer and a second conductive adhesive layer over the second bondpad layer; and stacking the second wafer on the first wafer by bonding respective faces of the second bondpad layer with the first bondpad layer via the at least one of the first conductive adhesive layer and the second conductive adhesive layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are single or unified execution context systems and processes for managing relationships between physical input device controls and application program actions in a manner that automatically accommodates firmware and/or device driver configuration operations. A process involves establishing an application program execution context; establishing a relationship (e.g., graphically) between a first physical input device control element and a first user-selectable action; and automatically maintaining the relationship between the first physical control element and the first user-selectable action such that the first user-selectable action is consistently initiated in response to user interaction with the first physical control element independent of an input device firmware or device driver reconfiguration that may change a control element signal generated by the first physical control element.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing peritoneal dissemination is provided. The pharmaceutical composition includes an effective dose of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and an acceptable receptor thereof.

Abstract: A user interface including a display screen and an input device. The input device is for example a touchscreen, a touch pad, and one or more proximity sensors. The input device detects an input event, more specifically a pointing object placed in proximity therewith. Parameters of the input event include distance of the pointing object from the input device, speed of displacement of the pointing object towards the input device, direction of displacement of the pointing object towards the input device, and direction of displacement of the pointing object relative a plane of the input device. The display screen effects output events or magnification events. A field of view on the display screen (i.e. an area on the display screen) is magnified. At least one of scale of magnification, size of field of view to be magnified and size of resultant magnified field of view is dependent on at least one of the parameters of the input event.

Abstract: This invention relates to indazole compounds of formula (I) or (II) shown below. Each variable in formula (I) or (II) is defined in the specification. These compounds can be used to treat cancer.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for wireless sharing of audio sounds among a plurality of users with access to a dedicated, shared signal. A user of the present invention can communicate his or her audio sounds to other users, who can receive the audio sounds wirelessly and choose to rebroadcast them. As such, an audio sound sharing network can be readily established at any time and place among participants in the network.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for providing improved 3D sound experience to a user. The sound generation layer is customizable to allow the user and/or application provider to modify the internal rules the sound generation layer uses to render sounds, to amplify sounds that fall below a pre-set or user-set volume level, and to specifically amplify/soften certain sounds (such as game specific sounds like gunfire or footsteps), or specific frequencies of sounds. A graphical user interface can communicates with the sound generation layer to handle any or all the above, so that a lay user can easily adjust these settings without having to understand the underlying algorithms.

Abstract: A customer user input device such as a computer mouse is disclosed. A core module can house the sensor, micro-controller and RF modules (if any). It may or may not also house the microswitches and scroll wheel. The core module can accept inserts having differing or variable button configurations so that the user can customize the location of the buttons in accordance with the user's intentions.

Abstract: A computer keyboard is disclosed to remediate the phantom key or ghosting problem. Diodes are added to the PCB or contact-receptive membrane to eliminate reverse current, which is responsible for phantom key strikes. These one-way diodes increase the number of possible concurrent combinations that a microcontroller with limited inputs can support.

Abstract: A modem uses information from prior calls in a current call if the current communication line is similar to the communication line of a prior call. During modem training, the current communication line is compared to a communication line used during at least one prior call. If the characteristics are substantially similar, stored data mode information from the prior call(s) is used to design a signal constellation for use during the current call's data mode. If the number of prior calls exceeds a value, then the signal constellation may be designed using previously stored data mode information without using information from the current call's training mode. If the number of prior calls does not exceed the value, then the signal constellation may be designed using the previously stored data mode information and information from the current call's training mode.

Abstract: An improved user input device is disclosed having ergonomically-configurable features to custom fit individual users. The arms of the gamepad may be extended from the body of the gamepad, and may be rotated. This may be at user determined angles, or may be set to a predetermined limit. The rotation may be on one or more axes depending on the specific implementation. Similarly, the thumb grooves may be extensible and/or rotatable. Further customization may be provided by modular user input systems.

Abstract: A method of arranging mask patterns, which includes a first mask has a first mask pattern, a second mask has a second mask pattern. The distance between the first mask boundary and the first mask pattern boundary is different form the distance between the second mask boundary and the second mask pattern boundary.

Abstract: A method of stacking wafers includes: providing a first wafer including a first metal connection layer; forming a first passivation layer over the first metal connection layer; forming a first bondpad in the first passivation layer to form a first bondpad layer; providing a second wafer including second metal connection layer; forming a second passivation layer over the second metal connection layer; forming a second bondpad in the second passivation layer to form a second bondpad layer; forming at least one of a first conductive adhesive layer over the first bondpad layer and a second conductive adhesive layer over the second bondpad layer; and stacking the second wafer on the first wafer by bonding respective faces of the second bondpad layer with the first bondpad layer via the at least one of the first conductive adhesive layer and the second conductive adhesive layer.

Abstract: A communication management method enabling selective wireless communications. The method comprises providing a reference profile data and detecting presence of a device by transmission of at least a portion of a primary profile data by the device. The primary profile data comprises an identifier, a pseudo name, contact details and/or preferences and bio-data of the device's user. The method also involves determining distance of the device from a reference location and initiating communication with the device in response to the device being within a reference distance from the reference location and/or at least a portion of the primary profile data matching at least a portion of the reference profile data.

Abstract: An eye muscle trainer has an outer casing, a control circuit module, a first light emitting unit set, two second light emitting unit sets, two third light emitting unit sets and an eye frame. The outer casing is opaque and has a rear opening. The light emitting unit sets are mounted on the control circuit module. The first light emitting unit set is for focusing user's vision. The second light emitting unit sets are for focusing user's vision on seeing straightly. The third light emitting units are for focusing the user's vision on seeing outwardly. The eye frame accommodates the rear opening of the outer casing. Therefore, wearing the eye muscle trainer releases eyestrain because watching the light emitting unit sets arranged at different position exercises the user's eyes. Consequently, appropriate releasing eyestrain assists improving eyesight.