Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for managing multi-user tools for a workspace on a touch screen. Workspaces are generated for use with the touch screen and one or more of identifiable pointers are associated with them. A global tool element having a plurality of controls is generated and displayed on the touch screen. When more than one pointer is associated with one of the workspaces, redundant controls are removed from the global tool element and a local tool element is created for each associated pointer. The local tool elements comprise at least the redundant controls.

Abstract: A pen tool for use with a machine vision interactive input system comprises an elongate body, a tip on the body and a variable reflector disposed on the body. The variable reflector comprises a reflecting portion and an attenuating portion configured to control the amount of illumination reflected by the reflecting portion.

Abstract: A method for displaying data is disclosed. The method may include displaying an application on a mobile electronic communication device. The method may further include contacting at least one media server configured to store media data and receiving, at the mobile electronic communication device, first available media data from the at least one media server. The method may further include displaying the received available media data in a media stream within the application. The method may also include contacting, after a predetermined amount of time, the at least one media server and receiving, in response to the contacting, at the mobile electronic communication device, second available media data from the at least one media server. The method may further include displaying the second available media data in the media stream.

Abstract: A method for displaying data is disclosed. The method may include displaying an application on a mobile electronic communication device. The method may further include contacting at least one media server configured to store media data and receiving, at the mobile electronic communication device, first available media data from the at least one media server. The method may further include displaying the received available media data in a media stream within the application. The method may also include contacting, after a predetermined amount of time, the at least one media server and receiving, in response to the contacting, at the mobile electronic communication device, second available media data from the at least one media server. The method may further include displaying the second available media data in the media stream.

Abstract: An identity document digital image correction method comprising identifying the type, class and issue of a presented identity document from features in a digital image thereof; retrieving from a reference identity document repository, information about a reference authentic version of an identity document of the same type, class and issue as the presented identity document; allowing a user to select at least two features in the digital image of the presented identity document calculating the distance between the two selected features; determining the distance between corresponding features in the reference authentic version of the identity document; calculating a scaling factor ?x, y from the ratio of the distance between the two selected features in the presented identity document and the distance between corresponding features in the reference authentic version of the identity document; applying the scaling factor to measurements of features in the digital image of the presented identity document.

Abstract: A portable roadway warning device includes a core having a plurality of weights embedded in a polymeric material, wherein the weights have a greater density than the polymeric material, and a housing having opposite first and second side surfaces, a leading edge, a trailing edge, and an upper vehicle interface surface. The housing covers the core. The leading and trailing edges define a distance D therebetween, wherein each of the weights has a maximum lengthwise less than ½ D. A first connector member extends outwardly from the first side surface, and a second connector member extends outwardly from the second side surface. An assembly of roadway warning devices, and methods of installing and manufacturing such devices, are also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for identifying real-time automated, non-invasive infrared thermography information of an animal induced into a non-steady state in order to determine the animal's metabolic efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, system and computer program for managing a repository of personal data and, more particularly, a repository of authenticated personal data. Among its many advantages, the present invention allows a user to control access to their personal data by third parties. In particular, the present invention may allow a user to control the parties with whom their personal data is shared and customise which elements of their personal data may be shared with each such third party. Furthermore, the present invention allows a user to specify a fee for sharing particular aspects of their personal data, thereby allowing the user to monetise their personal data assets and be remunerated for their contribution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method, system and computer program for securely managing financial transactions and, more particularly, but not exclusively, transactions authorised by way of authenticated personal data. It is significantly based on authenticated personal data and provides a degree of assurance to financial entities that the personal data used to establish a customer account (and gain access thereto for the purposes of conducting a financial transaction) is genuine, as is the identity of the customer to whom the personal data relates. The identity assurance aspect provides by a rating system which gives a rating to a personal data record according to the number of items of personal data deemed to be authentic, the nature of the issuing source of the identity evidence (e.g. a passport is rated more highly than a sports club membership card) and the financial health of the relevant customer.

Abstract: A method for displaying data is disclosed. The method may include displaying an application on a mobile electronic communication device. The method may further include contacting at least one media server configured to store media data and receiving, at the mobile electronic communication device, first available media data from the at least one media server. The method may further include displaying the received available media data in a media stream within the application. The method may also include contacting, after a predetermined amount of time, the at least one media server and receiving, in response to the contacting, at the mobile electronic communication device, second available media data from the at least one media server. The method may further include displaying the second available media data in the media stream.

Abstract: A pen tool for use with an interactive input system comprises an elongate body, at least one switch assembly accommodated by the body and a controller accommodated by the body and communicating with the at least one switch assembly. The at least one switch assembly is actualable when the pen tool is brought into contact with an input surface of the interactive input system. The controller is responsive to actuation of the at least one switch assembly. The at least one switch assembly comprises a contact circuit and a plunger assembly having a conductive element thereon that is generally aligned with the contact circuit. The plunger assembly is moveable into the body to bring the conductive element into contact with the contact circuit thereby actuate the at least one switch assembly.

Abstract: A crash attenuator includes a frame having a first frame member and a second frame member rigidly connected with a hinge assembly in a pre-impact configuration. The first and second frames are hingedly connected with the hinge assembly in an impact configuration, wherein the hinge assembly comprises a living hinge when the hinge assembly is in the impact configuration. A method of using the crash attenuator is also provided.

Abstract: A pen tool comprises an elongate body, a tip adjacent one end the body, and a filtered reflector disposed on the body, the filtered reflector comprising a reflecting portion and at least one filtering element, the at least one filtering element configured to permit illumination emitted at a selected wavelength to pass therethrough and impinge on the reflecting portion and to permit illumination at the selected wavelength that is reflected by the reflecting portion to exit the filtered reflector.

Abstract: A pen tool for use with a machine vision interactive input system comprises an elongate body and a tip arrangement at one end of the body, an end surface of the body at least partially about the tip arrangement carrying light reflective material that is visible to at least one imaging assembly of the interactive input system when the pen tool is angled.

Abstract: A method comprising obtaining a first location of a first pointer contact on an input surface; calculating a restricted area proximate the first location; processing the first pointer contact; and inhibit processing of a second location of a second pointer contact within the restricted area.

Abstract: An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.

Abstract: A pen tool comprises an elongate body, a tip adjacent one end the body, and a filtered reflector disposed on the body, the filtered reflector comprising a reflecting portion and a filtering element, the filtering element configured to permit illumination emitted at a selected wavelength to pass therethrough and impinge on the reflecting portion and to permit illumination at the selected wavelength that is reflected by the reflecting portion to exit the filtered reflector.

Abstract: An energy absorbing vehicle barrier includes a frame defining a compartment. In one embodiment, the frame includes a nose. An energy absorbing cartridge is disposed within the compartment. A retaining device is coupled to the frame, with the retaining device disposed above and extending over at least a portion of an upper surface of the cartridge. The retaining device may contact and engage the upper surface of the cartridge when the barrier is impacted by a vehicle. In this way, the retaining device substantially prevents movement of the cartridge in at least a vertical direction during the impact. Methods of using and assembling the barrier are also provided.

Abstract: An interactive input system comprises at least one imaging device having a field of view looking into a region of interest. At least one radiation source emits radiation into the region of interest. A pliable bezel at least partially surrounds the region of interest. The pliable bezel has a reflective surface in the field of view of said at least one imaging device.