Abstract: A computer-implemented method in a gaming system includes, in response to a participant's search query, conducting, by one or more processors, a search on a search engine through a web browser; and presenting, by at least one of the one or more processors, search engine results including one or more standard indices and one or more incentivized indices, each of the one or more standard indices including a selectable hyperlink for directing the participant to a third-party website, each of the one or more incentivized indices including a selectable hyperlink for playing a game.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method in a gaming system includes displaying an advertisement to a user through one or more display devices. Game-logic circuitry detects user interactions with the advertisement through at least one of the one or more display devices and one or more input devices, and unlocks one or more rewards if the user interactions satisfy one or more engagement requirements.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method in a gaming system includes, in response to a participant's search query, conducting, by one or more processors, a search on a search engine through a web browser; and presenting, by at least one of the one or more processors, search engine results including one or more standard indices and one or more incentivized indices, each of the one or more standard indices including a selectable hyperlink for directing the participant to a third-party website, each of the one or more incentivized indices including a selectable hyperlink for playing a game.

Abstract: This invention relates to a golfing putter and, more particularly, a golfing putter (1) for helping golfers strike a golf ball (17) consistently without inducing backspin on the ball. The golfing putter (1) comprises a head (2) fixed to a shaft (3). The head (2) has a front face (7) for striking the golf ball (17), and an upper face (6) disposed in use towards the golfer. The vertical centre of mass (8) is behind an upper portion of the front face (7) of the head (2). The head (2) has at least in a central portion (35) of the front face (7) an inverted L-shaped cross-section with the top face (6) forming an upper arm (36) of the L-shape and the front face (7) forming the front arm (37) of the L-shape. The front arm (37) is thinner than the top arm (36). The head therefore has a vertical centre of mass (8) behind an upper third of the front face (7) of the head (2) above the impact point with the golf ball (17).

Abstract: A system and method of managing a prepaid card account to provide offers for goods and/or services in real time is provided. When a user establishes an electronic communication between the user and a service provider, and the service provider receives the user's prepaid card account card account number, the prepaid card account manager is notified. The prepaid account manager selects, and transmits, an offer of goods and/or services based on an interest database that corresponds to the user's prepaid card account, and the usage of that account.

Abstract: A method and system for recording an auxiliary signal, synchronizing the auxiliary signal with a video signal, and transmitting the auxiliary signal over a telecommunications network is provided.

Abstract: An article of footwear including a platform, an upper vamp, a bottom sole and an insole. The platform includes first and second uniformly thick layers of foam rubber having a given density extending throughout the toe and heel portions of the platform, and a third layer of foam rubber having a greater density positioned between the first and second layers in the heel portion of the platform and terminating in a wedge pointing away from the heel portion for providing a platform in which the bottom surface of the platform is relatively flat and the top surface of the platform is raised in the heel portion. The upper vamp includes a thong attached to the toe portion of the platform, and side straps attached to the thong and to opposite sides of the heel portion of the platform. The side straps flare out in width from the thong to a width of at least 11/2 inches where the side straps are attached to the heel portion. The bottom sole consists of crepe rubber and extends over the bottom surface of the platform.