Abstract: A single-splint or two-splint device may be slid onto the finger(s) of a person to help reduce a finger fracture. The device may include a ring coupled to the single or double-splint. The ring may also be coupled to a connector that connects the ring to a wrist band to hold the splinted finger(s) in a desired flexion. Modular pads may also be used across various spaced-apart surfaces of the splint(s) to increase comfort while maintaining stability should swelling increase or decrease. Various combinations of right and left-hand splints of different sizes may even be provided in a kit, with pads of different thicknesses also being provided in the kit. The kit may also include the ring, connector, and wrist band in some examples.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes presence detection circuitry for detecting an individual in proximity to the display apparatus; a display for displaying video content and a user interface; a processor in communication with the presence detection circuitry and the display; and non-transitory computer readable media in communication with the processor that stores instruction code. The instruction code is executable by the processor, and causes the processor to determine, from the presence detection circuitry, whether a user is in proximity of the display apparatus. When the user is determined to not be in proximity of the display apparatus, the processor pauses the video content. When the user is determined to subsequently be in proximity of the display apparatus, the processor resumes the video content.

Abstract: Systems and methods of optimizing cranking times of a diesel engine are provided. Factors such as cold weather, diesel fuel quality, and others may negatively impact cranking times of a diesel engine. Glow plugs used to heat combustion chambers of the diesel engine are controlled using pre-glow durations during which the glow plugs are pre-heated prior to cranking the diesel engine. Based on learned operating vehicle conditions or external conditions, the pre-glow durations can be adjusted to counteract the factors that have a negative impact on the cranking time of the diesel engine, and ultimately reduce cranking time of the diesel engine.

Abstract: Systems and methods of optimizing cranking times of a diesel engine are provided. Factors such as cold weather, diesel fuel quality, and others may negatively impact cranking times of a diesel engine. Glow plugs used to heat combustion chambers of the diesel engine are controlled using pre-glow durations during which the glow plugs are pre-heated prior to cranking the diesel engine. Based on learned operating vehicle conditions or external conditions, the pre-glow durations can be adjusted to counteract the factors that have a negative impact on the cranking time of the diesel engine, and ultimately reduce cranking time of the diesel engine.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system and a method for implementing user-specified transaction parameters for transferring digital content items amongst users. The method includes: receiving a request from a first user to transfer a right of possession to a first digital content item, wherein the first digital content item includes a content portion and a metadata portion for displaying a visual representation of the first digital content item; in response to receiving the request, precluding user access to at least the content portion of the first digital content item on one or more computing devices associated with an account of the first user; and providing the visual representation of the first digital content item on a display of at least one of the one or more computing devices based on the metadata portion of the first digital content item.

Abstract: A method for controlling display device operation including: monitoring usage of a display device with respect to content selections of a control interface; presenting the control interface including: a primary display region having a first plurality of graphical elements selected based on content selections for a selected tab element, and a secondary display area including a plurality of horizontal navigation bars, the plurality of horizontal navigation bars being arranged in a listing order based on contextual relevance and including respective second pluralities of graphical elements; detecting a selection of a graphical element of the first and second pluralities of graphical elements; and updating, in response to the detecting, the presentation of the control interface by: updating the first plurality of graphical elements of the primary display region, and updating the listing order and second pluralities of graphical elements of the plurality of horizontal navigation bars.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to digital television processes and systems. In one embodiment, a method of controlling a display device is disclosed, wherein the display device presents a graphical representation of a control interface, displays a machine readable graphical element to initiate a temporary connection between the display device and a peripheral device, identifies detection of the machine readable graphical element by the peripheral device, hosts a connection interface for control of the display device by the peripheral device, receives from the peripheral device through the connection interface, and updates a presentation format of the control interface to include the content.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to processes and systems for operation of a display device such as a digital television. In one embodiment, a method for display device operation includes detecting a command for presentation of a control interface, and presenting a control interface according to a spatial arrangement model. The control interface is presented to include a graphical presentation of a launcher component for selection and presentation of content, a graphical presentation of a dashboard component to present a personalized interface based on a user profile, and a graphical presentation of an activity strip to present a plurality of tile elements for selected content. The method includes detecting a command for navigation relative to the control interface, and updating presentation of the control interface to present an intermediate display format for the control interface. The launcher, dashboard and activity strip are accessible for selection during the intermediate display format.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to digital television processes and systems. In one embodiment, a method for display device operation including presentation of a control interface search component includes presenting a control interface according to a spatial arrangement model and including interface components, wherein the control interface is presented to include graphical presentations of a launcher component, dashboard component and activity strip according to display positions and formats of the spatial arrangement model, and a graphical search element indicating a search component of the control interface. The method also includes detecting a directional command associated with the display position of the graphical search element and updating presentation of the control interface to present a graphical representation of the search component, the search component providing an interface and search function for each of the launcher component, dashboard component and activity strip.

Abstract: A computing system and/or network environment in which users can transfer (or initiate transfer of) digital content items to other users in accordance with a variety of transaction parameters that are specified by the user.

Abstract: A computing system and/or network environment in which users can transfer (or initiate transfer of) digital content items to other users in accordance with a variety of transaction parameters that are specified by the user.

Abstract: A computing device operates to detect a gesture input while displaying text content. The gesture input is interpreted as correlating to a summarization command. A summary of the text content is displayed based on the summarization command.

Abstract: A method and system for providing e-book content is described. A position in a content of an e-book is determined. The position can indicate when a user stopped consuming the content on a first computing device associated with the user. At least a remaining portion of the content subsequent to the position can be divided into multiple portions. A first portion of the multiple portions can be provided to a second computing device associated with the user using one of multiple formats.

Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) element is displayed on a display screen (e.g., a touchscreen) of a computing system (e.g., an electronic-book reader). In response to the GUI element being selected by a user, different items of content are accessed. A duration value that indicates a length of time is associated with each item of the items of content. Information identifying at least a subset of the items of content is displayed on the display screen, where the subset is selected according to the duration values.

Abstract: A computing device operates to associate each of multiple applications with a corresponding tile object. Each of the multiple applications are executed to generate application data, which is displayed in the corresponding tile object. The tile object for each of multiple applications is displayed at one time. A size of a first tile object for a first application can be increased in response to user input while the tile objects for at least some of the other applications is displayed.

Abstract: A user is provided an interface to specify input corresponding to a set of requested terms for soliciting a transfer of a particular digital content item. The set of requested terms are determined from the input. A determination is also made as to whether the user has a right to transfer the particular digital content item. An offer is published for the user that includes the set of requested terms.

Abstract: A computing system and/or network environment in which users can transfer (or initiate transfer of) digital content items to other users in accordance with a variety of transaction parameters that are specified by the user.

Abstract: A user is provided an interface to specify input corresponding to a set of requested terms for soliciting a transfer of a particular digital content item. The set of requested terms are determined from the input. A determination is also made as to whether the user has a right to transfer the particular digital content item. An offer is published for the user that includes the set of requested terms.

Abstract: A method for calculating power for a data storage system. The method includes: measuring power requirement for each one of a plurality of components for use in one of a plurality of possible system configurations; storing the measured power requirement in a table; entering into the table a specified one of the possible system configurations to obtain the power requirement for such one of the specified system configurations; calculating from the table the total power expected for the specified system configuration; presenting the calculated power to a user; determining whether the calculated power is acceptable or unacceptable to the user; and if determined to be unacceptable, entering into the table a new system configuration.

Abstract: Quick-release casts are presented. A cast can include multiple layers of material. An inner layer comprising a soft material contacts an affected limb and forms a padded layer. One or more additional layers can wrap around the padded layer to form nested tubular casts. The materials used to form the tubular casts are preferably impregnated with a curable compound capable of hardening to provide rigid support for the limb. Each of the tubular casts can wrap around the affect limb and have an overlapping seam that permanently seals in position upon curing of the curable compound. Each of the tubular casts can include a quick-release fastener that pre-joins sections of the tubular casts together before application to the limb. After the limb heals, the fastener can be undone to remove the cast quickly, quietly, and comfortably without causing undue distress to the patient.