Abstract: In some embodiments, a tool set may enable a designer to specify how a distributed manifestation will unfold over time within a particular physical space, and view a simulation of processing performed by receiver units in response to receiving electromagnetic signals transmitted by one or more projector units within the space according to user-specified parameters. The tool set may enable a user to specify the locations of and movement by one or more projector units (thus defining how signals are incident upon receiving units); whether or not optics components are used; alter the zoom rate of a projector unit; simulate signal degradation; vary the number of receiving units in areas within the space; and/or otherwise specify how signals will be transmitted. As such, the user may produce more sophisticated, cohesive and visually stunning distributed manifestations than otherwise would have been possible.

Abstract: Systems and method for distributed manifestation are described. One such system may comprise a data generator configured to generate data sets comprising state data and corresponding spatial coordinate data. The data sets may be encoded so as to allow a receiving unit to operate within its dynamic range. The data sets may be transmitted, using one or more projectors, in the direction of a target area. The target area may comprise a first area and a second area. In some circumstances, the first and second areas do not overlap in space. In other circumstances, the first and the second areas may overlap, at least partially. The system may further comprise a processor configured to provide a synchronization sequence for synchronizing the projectors to one another.

Abstract: Systems and method for distributed manifestation are described. One such system may comprise a data generator configured to generate data sets comprising state data and corresponding spatial coordinate data. The data sets may be encoded so as to allow a receiving unit to operate within its dynamic range. The data sets may be transmitted, using one or more projectors, in the direction of a target area. The target area may comprise a first area and a second area. In some circumstances, the first and second areas do not overlap in space. In other circumstances, the first and the second areas may overlap, at least partially. The system may further comprise a processor configured to provide a synchronization sequence for synchronizing the projectors to one another.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide techniques which enable a mobile computing device to seamlessly configure an auxiliary device without a user having to provide input to an application or other component(s) executing on the mobile computing device to select the auxiliary device for configuration. The mobile computing device may determine, in the absence of such input, whether the auxiliary device is in sufficiently close physical proximity to the mobile computing device for the mobile computing device to configure the auxiliary device. If so, configuration of the auxiliary device may proceed automatically, or may be performed semi-automatically or manually by the user of the mobile computing device.

Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques are provided for extending the functionality of a receiving unit which is configured to express a state during an event. In some embodiments, a receiving unit configured to receive a first set of transmissions during an event from one or more transmitting units and express a state in response may also be configured to receive a second set of transmissions from other components at a time other than during the event and express a state in response to receiving the second set of transmissions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to capturing, recording and sharing information relating to a user's important or memorable experiences. The capture of information relating to an experience may be initiated automatically, manually and/or using some combination of automatic and manual techniques, and the information may comprise video, audio and/or photos of the user and/or the experience, metadata describing aspects of the experience, information accessible via the World Wide Web, an indication of friends and associates in proximity to the user during the experience, and/or any other suitable information. Information relating to one user's experiences may be made accessible to other users, so as to create shared experiences and deepen social connections between users. Users may thus “bookmark” important or memorable life experiences, keep a record of information relating to those experiences, and share that information with others.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to capturing a record of an event which is individualized to a specific event attendee. Event attendees carry a wearable device configured to periodically transmit a payload that may, for example, include an identifier for the wearable device. The device's transmissions may be received by one or more receiver components located at the event venue. Each receiver component may have one or more associated content capture components configured to capture content (e.g., video, audio, text, etc.) relating to the event as it is ongoing. The location of each receiver component over time is known, and so receipt of transmissions from the wearable device by different receiver components over time indicates an approximate location of the attendee over time, and thus the vantage point(s) from which the attendee witnessed the event.

Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques are provided for extending the functionality of a receiving unit which is configured to express a state during an event. In some embodiments, a receiving unit configured to receive a first set of transmissions during an event from one or more transmitting units and express a state in response may also be configured to receive a second set of transmissions from other components at a time other than during the event and express a state in response to receiving the second set of transmissions.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide techniques which enable a mobile computing device to seamlessly configure an auxiliary device without a user having to provide input to an application or other component(s) executing on the mobile computing device to select the auxiliary device for configuration. The mobile computing device may determine, in the absence of such input, whether the auxiliary device is in sufficiently close physical proximity to the mobile computing device for the mobile computing device to configure the auxiliary device. If so, configuration of the auxiliary device may proceed automatically, or may be performed semi-automatically or manually by the user of the mobile computing device.

Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques are provided for extending the functionality of a receiving unit which is configured to express a state during an event. In some embodiments, a receiving unit configured to receive a first set of transmissions during an event from one or more transmitting units and express a state in response may also be configured to receive a second set of transmissions from other components at a time other than during the event and express a state in response to receiving the second set of transmissions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to capturing a record of an event which is individualized to a specific event attendee. Event attendees carry a wearable device configured to periodically transmit a payload that may, for example, include an identifier for the wearable device. The device's transmissions may be received by one or more receiver components located at the event venue. Each receiver component may have one or more associated content capture components configured to capture content (e.g., video, audio, text, etc.) relating to the event as it is ongoing. The location of each receiver component over time is known, and so receipt of transmissions from the wearable device by different receiver components over time indicates an approximate location of the attendee over time, and thus the vantage point(s) from which the attendee witnessed the event.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide techniques which enable a mobile computing device to seamlessly configure an auxiliary device without a user having to provide input to an application or other component(s) executing on the mobile computing device to select the auxiliary device for configuration. The mobile computing device may determine, in the absence of such input, whether the auxiliary device is in sufficiently close physical proximity to the mobile computing device for the mobile computing device to configure the auxiliary device. If so, configuration of the auxiliary device may proceed automatically, or may be performed semi-automatically or manually by the user of the mobile computing device.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide techniques which enable a mobile computing device to seamlessly configure an auxiliary device without a user having to provide input to an application or other component(s) executing on the mobile computing device to select the auxiliary device for configuration. The mobile computing device may determine, in the absence of such input, whether the auxiliary device is in sufficiently close physical proximity to the mobile computing device for the mobile computing device to configure the auxiliary device. If so, configuration of the auxiliary device may proceed automatically, or may be performed semi-automatically or manually by the user of the mobile computing device.

Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques are provided for extending the functionality of a receiving unit which is configured to express a state during an event. In some embodiments, a receiving unit configured to receive a first set of transmissions during an event from one or more transmitting units and express a state in response may also be configured to receive a second set of transmissions from other components at a time other than during the event and express a state in response to receiving the second set of transmissions.

Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques are provided for extending the functionality of a receiving unit which is configured to express a state during an event. In some embodiments, a receiving unit configured to receive a first set of transmissions during an event from one or more transmitting units and express a state in response may also be configured to receive a second set of transmissions from other components at a time other than during the event and express a state in response to receiving the second set of transmissions.

Abstract: In some embodiments, techniques are provided for extending the functionality of a receiving unit which is configured to express a state during an event. In some embodiments, a receiving unit configured to receive a first set of transmissions during an event from one or more transmitting units and express a state in response may also be configured to receive a second set of transmissions from other components at a time other than during the event and express a state in response to receiving the second set of transmissions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to capturing, recording and sharing information relating to a user's important or memorable experiences. The capture of information relating to an experience may be initiated automatically, manually and/or using some combination of automatic and manual techniques, and the information may comprise video, audio and/or photos of the user and/or the experience, metadata describing aspects of the experience, information accessible via the World Wide Web, an indication of friends and associates in proximity to the user during the experience, and/or any other suitable information. Information relating to one user's experiences may be made accessible to other users, so as to create shared experiences and deepen social connections between users. Users may thus “bookmark” important or memorable life experiences, keep a record of information relating to those experiences, and share that information with others.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to capturing a record of an event which is individualized to a specific event attendee. Event attendees carry a wearable device configured to periodically transmit a payload that may, for example, include an identifier for the wearable device. The device's transmissions may be received by one or more receiver components located at the event venue. Each receiver component may have one or more associated content capture components configured to capture content (e.g., video, audio, text, etc.) relating to the event as it is ongoing. The location of each receiver component over time is known, and so receipt of transmissions from the wearable device by different receiver components over time indicates an approximate location of the attendee over time, and thus the vantage point(s) from which the attendee witnessed the event.

Abstract: A method for successive printing of a first print job and a second print job on the same web using at least one printing group of the rotary press to print the first print job and the second print job is provided. The printing group includes at least a plate cylinder, a plate, a blanket cylinder and a blanket. Between the first print job and the second print job, a plate-changing stage occurs in which the blanket is held away from the web and the plates of the plate cylinder are changed. According to one aspect of the invention, between the first print job and the second print job, the web is kept traveling through the rotary press.

Abstract: A method for successive printing of a first print job and a second print job on the same web using at least one printing group of the rotary press to print the first print job and the second print job is provided. The printing group includes at least a plate cylinder, a plate, a blanket cylinder and a blanket. Between the first print job and the second print job, a plate-changing stage occurs in which the blanket is held away from the web and the plates of the plate cylinder are changed. According to one aspect of the invention, between the first print job and the second print job, the web is kept traveling through the rotary press.