Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include receiving, from a client device, a request for multimedia content, where the request includes both a manifest request that includes client identification data and a license request that includes a license challenge. The method may further include validating the received request for multimedia content using the client identification data in the manifest request and generating a manifest response that includes an identification of a specified multimedia content stream that is to be provided to the client device. The method may also include acquiring at least one license in response to the license request, where the license includes a response to the license challenge having various content keys, and then providing the specified multimedia content stream, including the generated manifest response and the acquired license, to the client device. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include receiving, from a client device, a request for multimedia content, where the request includes both a manifest request that includes client identification data and a license request that includes a license challenge. The method may further include validating the received request for multimedia content using the client identification data in the manifest request and generating a manifest response that includes an identification of a specified multimedia content stream that is to be provided to the client device. The method may also include acquiring at least one license in response to the license request, where the license includes a response to the license challenge having various content keys, and then providing the specified multimedia content stream, including the generated manifest response and the acquired license, to the client device. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic gaming machine includes a game controller that executes instructions that cause the game controller to at least: (i) display, on a display, a plurality of reels, each reel of the plurality of reels comprising a plurality of symbols, each symbol representing a puzzle piece including a plurality of connectors; (ii) simulate spinning and stopping each reel of the first plurality of reels, whereby symbols from each reel of the first plurality of reels are stopped and displayed; (iii) evaluate the plurality of symbols displayed on of the plurality of reels; (iv) determine, in response to the evaluating, which of the displayed symbols match with adjacent symbols, wherein matching an adjacent symbol includes interconnecting between adjacent connectors on adjacent symbols; and (v) provide a game award in response to the determining.

Abstract: The present application relates to method and system of monitoring liquefied gas in a cryogenic liquefied gas tank having an inner shell and an outer shell and an insulation between the inner and outer shell. An exemplary method includes arranging an array of temperature sensors for measuring a temperature of the inner shell wall at different vertical positions, reading sensors in the array, performing a validity check of the sensors, and using only sensors which passed the validity check only, determining a state of the gas based on the temperature data.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include receiving, from a client device, a request for multimedia content, where the request includes both a manifest request that includes client identification data and a license request that includes a license challenge. The method may further include validating the received request for multimedia content using the client identification data in the manifest request and generating a manifest response that includes an identification of a specified multimedia content stream that is to be provided to the client device. The method may also include acquiring at least one license in response to the license request, where the license includes a response to the license challenge having various content keys, and then providing the specified multimedia content stream, including the generated manifest response and the acquired license, to the client device. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a mapping that maps locations in audio data (e.g., an audio book) to corresponding locations in text data (e.g., an e-book). Techniques are provided for using a mapping between audio data and text data, whether the mapping is created automatically or manually. A mapping may be used for bookmark switching where a bookmark established in one version of a digital work (e.g., e-book) is used to identify a corresponding location with another version of the digital work (e.g., an audio book). Alternatively, the mapping may be used to play audio that corresponds to text selected by a user. Alternatively, the mapping may be used to automatically highlight text in response to audio that corresponds to the text being played. Alternatively, the mapping may be used to determine where an annotation created in one media context (e.g., audio) will be consumed in another media context.

Abstract: An electronic gaming machine includes a game controller that executes instructions that cause the game controller to at least: (i) display, on a display, a plurality of reels, each reel of the plurality of reels comprising a plurality of symbols, each symbol representing a puzzle piece including a plurality of connectors; (ii) simulate spinning and stopping each reel of the first plurality of reels, whereby symbols from each reel of the first plurality of reels are stopped and displayed; (iii) evaluate the plurality of symbols displayed on of the plurality of reels; (iv) determine, in response to the evaluating, which of the displayed symbols match with adjacent symbols, wherein matching an adjacent symbol includes interconnecting between adjacent connectors on adjacent symbols; and (v) provide a game award in response to the determining.

Abstract: The security level and/or other device behavior, configurations, or settings on a mobile device can be modified based on the location of the mobile device. The location of the mobile device can be determined by analyzing location aspects present at a location, where any parameters or attributes of a location that can assist in identifying a particular location may be used as location aspects. In a setup process, the mobile device identifies available aspects at a location and can use the available aspects to determine a location context associated with a location. In a use example, the device identifies available aspects at a location and determines whether the available aspects match a previously defined location context. If the available aspects match the previously defined location context, device behavior, configurations, or settings on a mobile device can be modified.

Abstract: The security level and/or other device behavior, configurations, or settings on a mobile device can be modified based on the location of the mobile device. The location of the mobile device can be determined by analyzing location aspects present at a location, where any parameters or attributes of a location that can assist in identifying a particular location may be used as location aspects. In a setup process, the mobile device identifies available aspects at a location and can use the available aspects to determine a location context associated with a location. In a use example, the device identifies available aspects at a location and determines whether the available aspects match a previously defined location context. If the available aspects match the previously defined location context, device behavior, configurations, or settings on a mobile device can be modified.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for creating a mapping that maps locations in audio data (e.g., an audio book) to corresponding locations in text data (e.g., an e-book). Techniques are provided for using a mapping between audio data and text data, whether the mapping is created automatically or manually. A mapping may be used for bookmark switching where a bookmark established in one version of a digital work (e.g., e-book) is used to identify a corresponding location with another version of the digital work (e.g., an audio book). Alternatively, the mapping may be used to play audio that corresponds to text selected by a user. Alternatively, the mapping may be used to automatically highlight text in response to audio that corresponds to the text being played. Alternatively, the mapping may be used to determine where an annotation created in one media context (e.g., audio) will be consumed in another media context.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved transformer (20), which broadly includes: a substrate (21) having first and second surfaces (22, 23); a first board (24) mounted on the substrate first surface; a second board (25) mounted on the substrate second surface; the boards being identical to one another and being mounted on the respective proximate substrate surfaces as mirror images of one another; each of the boards having a plurality of dielectric layers with electrically-conductive sheet windings (35, 36, 37, 38) embedded therein; and an assembled core (26, 28) operatively arranged to provide a path for magnetic flux attributable to a current in some of the windings. Third and fourth boards (71, 72) may be piggy-backed onto the first and second boards, respectively, to selectively vary the properties of the transformer.

Abstract: A network-based DRM system manages digital media assets stored in the network. The system provides consumers with access to the digital media from any device connected to an electronic network such as the internet, while enforcing the intended uses by the copyright owners.

Abstract: A network-based DRM system manages digital media assets stored in the network. The system provides consumers with access to the digital media from any device connected to an electronic network such as the internet, while enforcing the intended uses by the copyright owners.

Abstract: A food and liquid container is disclosed having a base and lid and providing for an air-tight seal between the base and lid when they are attached to each other. The seal is achieved at several points which create two air-pockets. The securing portion associated with the base can be substantially J-shaped in cross section, while the securing portion of the lid can be substantially u-shaped in cross section. A first ridge on the J-shaped section abuts with a second ridge on the u-shaped section when the lid is attached to the base with the second ridge disposed above the first ridge. The lower outer end of the u-shaped section can be rounded and a lip can extend outward for easier gripping when removing the lid from the base.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved transformer (20), which broadly includes: a substrate (21) having first and second surfaces (22, 23); a first board (24) mounted on the substrate first surface; a second board (25) mounted on the substrate second surface; the boards being identical to one another and being mounted on the respective proximate substrate surfaces as mirror images of one another; each of the boards having a plurality of dielectric layers with electrically-conductive sheet windings (35, 36, 37, 38) embedded therein; and an assembled core (26, 28) operatively arranged to provide a path for magnetic flux attributable to a current in the some of the windings. Third and fourth boards (71, 72) may be piggy-backed onto the first and second boards, respectively, to selectively vary the properties of the transformer.

Abstract: A network-based DRM system manages digital media assets stored in the network. The system provides consumers with access to the digital media from any device connected to an electronic network such as the internet, while enforcing the intended uses by the copyright owners.

Abstract: Shipping costs are managed in a process wherein a plurality of entities who possess articles ship the articles via a mail system to a plurality of entities who receive the articles. A database is maintained of articles and article attributes. For each shipped article, the shipment control entity receives information that an entity who possesses an article will ship the article via the mail system to an entity who will receive the article. The shipment control entity is unrelated to any of the article possessing or article receiving entities. Also, for each shipped article, article shipping costs is determined based at least on one or more of the article attributes obtained from the database, and payment to the mail system is initiated based on the article shipping costs. Article attributes include the weight of the articles and ancillary items associated with the article.

Abstract: A method comprises receiving input text; decomposing the input text into segments, e.g., single line segments; using a dictionary to identify at least one object in one of the segments for inclusion in a frame; and using cinematic conventions, e.g., proxemics, to arrange the at least one object in the frame. The input text may be received via a keyboard, via a disk drive, or via a network interface. The dictionary may include a slug line dictionary, a character dictionary, a prop dictionary, an action dictionary, an environment dictionary, etc. The method may further comprise determining the relative importance of the at least one object, and positioning the at least one object in the frame based on its relative importance. The method may further comprise analyzing a segment adjacent to the one of the segments to determine relevant objects for the one of the segments.

Abstract: The present glass cleaning tool is a small, handheld, easily stored device having a self-contained supply of cleaning fluid stored therein and an applicator head for applying the fluid to a glass surface. The applicator head is stored within the storage handle of the device when the device is not in use. An attachment mechanism extends between the storage handle and the applicator head to secure the head to the handle and to allow the head to be extended from its storage location within the handle to its deployed position across the end of the handle, with the handle and head forming a T-shaped configuration. The device is particularly well-suited for carriage in an interior storage area of a motor vehicle for use in cleaning cigarette smoke film, fingerprint smears, and other contaminants from the interior of the windshield and other glass surfaces in the vehicle.

Abstract: An aquatic device for carrying a rider, includes a buoyant mat having handles and towing attachments. The mat has inflatable air channels which are formed to permit the mat to arch over the water, carrying the rider when towed at proper speed. One or more air channels extend transversely to the major axis along a forward portion of the mat. A rear portion has air channels which radiate out towards a peripheral air channel. The towing attachments are mounted to the forward edge of the mat.