Abstract: Eyewear providing flexible audio to a user. The eyewear includes a frame having two temple arms. The frame also has a front rim retaining two lenses. The eyewear also includes an open ear speaker for firing directional audio to an ear of a user, thereby providing semi-private audio to the user. The eyewear may include a wireless connection to another smart device or network.

Abstract: Eyewear providing dynamic focus. The eyewear includes two lenses, a mechanism for detecting a near object viewed by a user of the eyewear and a mechanism for dynamically changing a focus of the lenses. The lenses change focus to a near focus when a near object is detected. The eyewear may be eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Abstract: Glasses having a frame and two lenses. Each of the lenses is attached to the frame. A distance measurement module determines a distance to an object viewed from the glasses. The glasses also include a motion control module for raising and lowering the first and second lens and a controller for determining when it is appropriate to raise the first and second lenses. When the controller determines that it is appropriate to raise the first and second lenses to a raised position, the controller directs the motion control module to raise the first and second lenses. In one embodiment, each lens has a plurality of lens sections which may provide different types of focus. The lenses may be raised or lowered appropriately to allow view through one of the lens sections.

Abstract: A power strip apparatus for powering a plurality of electric devices. The apparatus includes a main body having a plurality of outlets for receiving electric plugs. Each outlet provides power to an electric device attached by an electric plug of the electric device to the outlet. The apparatus also includes a power cable for powering the apparatus from an electric supply and a control board having a programming mechanism for independently controlling power to each outlet of the control board using a plurality of relays. Each relay is associated with a specific outlet to control power to the outlet and attached electric device.

Abstract: A transparent display apparatus. The apparatus includes a transparent display and a prism. The prism includes a polarizing beam splitter for splitting a received light into a first polarized light component and a second polarized light component. The prism transmits the first light component and reflects the second light component into the prism. In addition, the prism includes an optical rotator for converting the second light component to a first light component. The converted first light component is transmitted through the prism and displayed through the transparent display. In one embodiment, one or more custom prisms are used. In another embodiment, one or more cube prisms are used.

Abstract: A watch worn by a user for interfacing with or integrated with a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device provides wireless communications with other communications devices. The watch also includes an electronics module integrated into the watch. The electronics module includes an interface for interfacing with the mobile communication device integrated into the watch. The user interfaces with the electronic module to perform operations upon the mobile communication device. In addition, the watch includes a mechanism for directing sound to the user's ear for private calling. The watch may also come with one or more pivotable bezel or a keyboard on a strap of the watch to increase the size of the user input.

Abstract: A watch worn by a user for interfacing with a mobile communication device. The watch includes an electronic display worn by user. The electronic display includes an interface for wirelessly interfacing with a mobile communication device carried by the user. The user interfaces with the electronic display to perform operations upon the mobile communication device. The watch also includes a mechanism to wirelessly establishing a voice channel with the mobile communication device for performing operations upon the mobile communication device. Additionally, the watch includes a mechanism for projecting directional sound to the user.

Abstract: An apparatus worn by a user utilizing projected sound in a companion device for a mobile phone. The apparatus includes a an attachment device for attaching the apparatus to the user and an interface for using the mobile phone from the apparatus. The user interfaces with the apparatus to perform operations upon the mobile phone. A mechanism is utilized to establish a voice channel with the mobile phone for performing phone operations through the mobile phone. In addition, the apparatus includes a speaker for projecting directional sound through the speaker. In one embodiment, the apparatus utilizes a parabolic reflector. In another embodiment, modulated ultrasound is emitted from the speaker. The apparatus may be mounted to a watch, a shoulder of the user, or a vehicle.

Abstract: A watch worn by a user for interfacing with or integrated with a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device provides wireless communications with other communications devices. The watch also includes an electronics module integrated into the watch. The electronics module includes an interface for interfacing with the mobile communication device integrated into the watch. The user interfaces with the electronic module to perform operations upon the mobile communication device. in addition, the watch includes a mechanism for directing sound to the user's ear for private calling. The watch may also come with one or more pivotable bezel or a keyboard on a strap of the watch to increase the size of the user input.

Abstract: A watch worn by a user for interfacing with a mobile communication device. The watch includes an electronic display worn by user. The electronic display includes an interface for wirelessly interfacing with a mobile communication device carried by the user. The user interfaces with the electronic display to perform operations upon the mobile communication device. The watch also includes a mechanism to wirelessly establishing a voice channel with the mobile communication device for performing operations upon the mobile communication device. Additionally, the watch includes a mechanism for projecting directional sound to the user.

Abstract: An apparatus worn by a user providing an interface with a mobile device. The apparatus includes a main body having a display, at least one strap for attaching the apparatus to the user, and a microcontroller for wirelessly communicating with a mobile device of the user. The microcontroller provides an interface for using the mobile device from the apparatus. The apparatus may be a wrist watch worn by the user. In one embodiment, the apparatus may include a wand for providing phone operations. In another embodiment, the wand may include a sound projection speaker allowing sound to be redirected and amplified by a users palm. In another embodiment, the apparatus may include a wireless dongle for providing phone functions to the user.

Abstract: A system and method for illuminating a seat and a system and method for displaying information in response to audience feedback. The system includes a camera for capturing an image of the auditorium and a computer for receiving the captured image. The computer analyzes the image to detect seats in the auditorium. The computer maps seats within the captured image to determine a specified seat. The system also includes a projector for illuminating the specified seat. The system also may display information based on audience feedback. The system includes a camera for capturing an image of audience members and a computer for receiving and analyzing the captured image. A query is presented to the audience members which requires a visual response. The computer compiles the visual responses to form a result of the query. Information based on the result is then display by a projector to the audience members.

Abstract: A system for counting people in a specified area. The system includes a camera for capturing an image of the specified area and a computer for receiving the captured image. The computer analyzes the image to detect people by detecting head or face shapes in the image. The computer counts the detected head or face shapes to determine a number of people within the specified area. The computer may confirm that the head or face shapes are human by determining if the shapes have the approximate coloration of a human. The system may detect stationary or moving persons. In addition, the system may detect the presence of video recording devices in a room. The system may also detect if a seat is occupied by determining that a pattern in the seat is blocked or the outline of the seat is blocked.

Abstract: A glare blocking system for selectively blocking specified glare spots. The system includes a transmission control material for selectively darkening a portion of the material and an electronics module for commanding the transmission control material to darken a specified area of the transmission control material. The system also includes a power source providing power to the electronic module and the transmission control material. The electronics module determines the specified area to be darkened upon the transmission control material to block a detected glare spot from view by a user. When a glare spot is detected, the specified area to be darkened corresponding to a detected glare spot is determined and the electronic module directs the specified area of the transmission control material to be darkened to block the detected glare spot from view by the user. In one embodiment, the glare blocking system includes a camera to capture an image seen through the transmission control material.

Abstract: A vehicle shading system for shading an interior of a vehicle. The vehicle shading system includes a plurality of windows located on the vehicle. Each window has a transmission control material which changes from transparent to opaque upon an application of an electric current to the transmission control material. The system also includes a controller for controlling the application of the electric current to the transmission control material. In addition, the system includes a power source providing the electric current to the transmission control material when commanded by the controller. Each window is changed from transparent to opaque when commanded by the controller by applying the electric current from the power source to the transmission control material, thereby shading the interior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A system for counting people in a specified area. The system includes a camera for capturing an image of the specified area and a computer for receiving the captured image. The computer analyzes the image to detect people by detecting head or face shapes in the image. The computer counts the detected head or face shapes to determine a number of people within the specified area. The computer may confirm that the head or face shapes are human by determining if the shapes have the approximate coloration of a human. The system may detect stationary or moving persons. In addition, the system may detect the presence of video recording devices in a room. The system may also detect if a seat is occupied by determining that a pattern in the seat is blocked or the outline of the seat is blocked.