Abstract: A container may include a generally hollow body configured for holding a liquid and including a spout. A spout cap may be configured for removable engagement with the spout. The spout cap may include an inner boss and an outer boss in fluid communication with the inner boss. The inner boss may include an annular skirt disposed within an interior space of the spout cap. The outer boss may be configured to receive a connector of a hose assembly. A filter may have a connecting portion configured for removable insertion into the inner boss. The filter and the spout cap may form a fluid flow path from the body through the spout. Related filters, hose assemblies, and kits are also described.

Abstract: A system for multi-factor location-based device verification is configured to receive a first location factor, which may include GPS data, from a client device. The system is also configured to receive one or more additional location factors, such as a second location factor and/or a third location factor, from first and/or second wireless beacons, respectively. The wireless beacons may be located within a predefined area, such as a sports book or another casino area, and the system may determine, based upon the one or more location factors, whether the client device is within the predefined area. As a result, the location of the client device may be verified based upon one or more location factors. In addition, in response to verifying the location of the client device, a new wagering account may be established and/or wagering may be initiated.

Abstract: A depth-adjustable fabric liner for removable attachment to a structural support fame for use as a child containment device. In example forms, the depth-adjustable fabric liner provides for adjustability to the depth of the floor or bottom of the liner such that the bottom or floor portion of the liner is adjustable between at least two different heights. In example forms, the depth-adjustable fabric liner is adjustable relative to the structural support frame between a first floor position, a second floor position, and a third floor position such that the child containment device is generally convertible between a play yard configuration, a sleeper/bassinet configuration, and a diaper changing station configuration. In some example forms, the liner is substantially elastic and stretchable.

Abstract: A child support device includes a seat and a panel included in or adjacent to the seat. The panel includes a first panel portion including a panel edge defining a panel opening. The first panel portion has a first heat transfer coefficient. A location of the panel opening corresponds to a heat transfer region in which an expected heat received from a child in the seat is greater than a heat reception threshold. A second panel portion is in the panel opening and attached to the panel edge. The second panel portion includes a layered mesh having a second heat transfer coefficient greater than the first heat transfer coefficient and greater than a threshold heat transfer coefficient at which a temperature of the second panel portion while receiving the expected heat is greater than a room temperature by less than a threshold difference, wherein the threshold difference is at most five degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract: A system that generates a portal web site that includes a plurality of reusable components defines, for each reusable component, metadata for each event raised and generates event wiring for the portal web site. In response to an event being raised by a producer component, the system makes the event available to all consumer components on the portal web site by generating an event context storage. The system then configures each consumer component based on the event.

Abstract: A sequence of analogue mechanical operators are employed to bring Protocols which serve to establish analogue identity, its application, its definition work flow, interface and its evolution, to a priority computer network master server and each of its members that render a system wide collective analogue identity that is impenetrable to binary code. The master server contains an analogue identity wave that is broken down into a series of partial analogue identity waves constructed or embedding or captured in specific artificial mechanical operator identity devices (i.e.: metamaterials et al). Each operator member is serially and/or randomly sequenced in the network. The wave medium can be electromagnetic, and/or acoustic, and/or biomechanical, and/or kinetic, and or time based, and/or neuromorphic in structure or a combination thereof. The network cross-references and compares every mechanical operator member to its network analogue wave identity.

Abstract: The disclosed methods and systems are related to a navigation of user interfaces that is vector based. Vector based navigation combines the efficiency of orthogonal direction navigation (up/down/left/right) with the flexibility of pointer-based (e.g. mouse/touch-pad) navigation. User interface elements can be arranged arbitrarily in 2D (or 3D) space and described in term of vector relationships from the currently active UI element. Directional gestures coming from control devices such as a track-ball, touch-pad, or gyroscopic remote can be translated into vector movements to affect navigation between UI elements.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and systems for modular virtual reality tracking of an object in a play area. An example system includes a first tracking module located at a first place and configured to capture a first image of a play area and obtain first coordinates of the object relative to the first place. The system may include at least one second tracking module located at a second place different from the first place and configured to capture a second image of the play area and obtain second coordinates of the object relative to the second place. The system may include a processing unit configured to receive the first coordinates from the first tracking unit and the second coordinates from the second tracking unit and continuously track the object while the object is within the boundaries of at least one of the first image and the second image.

Abstract: A depth-adjustable fabric liner for removable attachment to a structural support fame for use as a child containment device. In example forms, the depth-adjustable fabric liner provides for adjustability to the depth of the floor or bottom of the liner such that the bottom or floor portion of the liner is adjustable between at least two different heights. In example forms, the depth-adjustable fabric liner is adjustable relative to the structural support frame between a first floor position, a second floor position, and a third floor position such that the child containment device is generally convertible between a play yard configuration, a sleeper/bassinet configuration, and a diaper changing station configuration. In some example forms, the liner is substantially elastic and stretchable.

Abstract: A child support device (200) includes a seat (204) and a panel (208) included in or adjacent to the seat. The panel includes a first panel portion (212) including a panel edge (216) defining a panel opening. The first panel portion has a first heat transfer coefficient. A location of the panel opening corresponds to a heat transfer region in which an expected heat received from a child in the seat is greater than a heat reception threshold, A second panel portion is in the panel opening and attached to the panel edge. The second panel portion includes a layered mesh having a second heat transfer coefficient greater than the first heat transfer coefficient and greater than a threshold heat transfer coefficient at which a temperature of the second panel portion while receiving the expected heat is greater than a room temperature by less than a threshold difference, wherein the threshold difference is at most five degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and systems for modular virtual reality tracking of an object in a play area. An example system includes a first tracking module located at a first place and configured to capture a first image of a play area and obtain first coordinates of the object relative to the first place. The system may include at least one second tracking module located at a second place different from the first place and configured to capture a second image of the play area and obtain second coordinates of the object relative to the second place. The system may include a processing unit configured to receive the first coordinates from the first tracking unit and the second coordinates from the second tracking unit and continuously track the object while the object is within boundaries of at least one of the first image or the second image.

Abstract: A child support device includes a support frame having a base portion and an upright portion extending upwardly from the base portion. The upright portion is generally V-shaped and includes an upper junction. A handle is formed with the upper junction to facilitate transporting the child support device and wheels are attached to the base portion to facilitate movement. The arrangement of the support frame allows the support frame to fit through a 30-inch wide door opening. A support arm is pivotally suspended from the upper junction and a child-receiving receptacle is pivotally coupled to the at least one support arm. A capacitive touch control panel adjacent the upper junction controls operation of the child support device in response to user touches. Base and upright portions of the support frame, when viewed from the side, are collectively generally S-shaped.

Abstract: There is provided a data communication apparatus adapted for use with a kitchen appliance. The communication apparatus includes (a) a bus interface that is adapted for connection to a bus within the kitchen appliance, (b) a network interface that is addressable at an address in a network, (c) a processor, and (d) a memory that contains instructions that are readable by the processor to cause the processor to (i) receive, via the bus interface, raw data that represents an operating parameter of the kitchen appliance, (ii) receive a request from a user device via the network interface, (iii) convert the raw data into formatted data, (iv) incorporate the formatted data into a page that is presentable on the user device via a web browser that is installed in the user device, and (v) send the page to the user device via the network interface.