Abstract: An apparatus, method, and computer program product are described that provide for a user to share content with other users who are proximate to his or her device in a simple and intuitive manner. In some embodiments, a “wave” gesture is used to identify users of devices that nearby to the source user's device with whom the source user may communicate, such as to share content. Upon receiving a first orientation input, a scanning mode may be initiated during which one or more devices proximate the apparatus are determined. A second orientation input that is different from the first orientation input, and the scanning mode may be terminated in response. As a result, a communication with at least one selected device of the one or more devices determined to be proximate the apparatus may be facilitated.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mechanical two-speed drive system/gearbox for household appliances such as a blender or food processor. The gearbox comprises a motor, a motor shaft, a drive-outlet, and the installation of one-way bearings in suitable places in the gear-train. The drive-outlet can be driven at two different speeds in the same rotational direction. By operating the motor in the clockwise direction and counter-clockwise direction, a change in the drive-outlet rpm is achieved. When operating in the hi-speed mode, the drive-outlet is directly driven by the motor. When operating in the lo-speed mode, the drive-outlet is driven via the gear-train, with a resulting increase in torque. This gearbox is simple to construct, and operable without expensive control electronics. In particular applications with electronic motor speed and directional control, a much broader and useable drive-outlet speed range is achieved.

Abstract: Interaction between wireless devices, one of which may be equipped with a directional radio (a radio with a directional antenna for directional sensing capabilities) can be used in directional peer-to-peer networking. A method can include obtaining, at a first device from a serving device, proximity information regarding a second device. The method can also include obtaining, at the first device from the serving device, direction information regarding the second device. The method can further include calculating a position of the second device with respect to the first device based on the proximity information and based on the direction information. The method can additionally include communicating with the second device based on the position.

Abstract: A method includes sending over the network from a source entity to a destination entity a sequence of a plurality of packets. Each packet in the sequence includes a same identifier corresponding to a network entity on the network. Sending includes modifying a property of the sequence of packets to uniquely identify the sequence of packets. The method includes receiving information indicating the identifier corresponds to the modification of the property. Another method includes examining a sequence of packets sent over a network from a source entity to a destination entity, each packet in the sequence comprising a same identifier corresponding to a network entity on the network. The method includes determining whether a property of the sequence of packets was modified when sent to uniquely identify the sequence of packets; and responsive to the determining, associating the identifier with the network identity. Apparatus and program products are also disclosed.

Abstract: A food steamer is described hereinafter. The food steamer includes a base unit, a steam basket supported on the base unit, a heating device configured in the base unit for converting water into steam, a water tank configured for supplying water for the heating device, a drip tray configured for collecting water drops from the steam basket, and an electronic controller configured for control the heating device. The heating device includes at least a steam outlet for jetting steam to the steaming basket. The water tank is detachably sited on the base unit and beside the steam basket. This food steamer can reserve much more water, extend the cooking time and shorten the time of steam generation, convenient and safe operation.

Abstract: An apparatus includes one local input/output device; and an interface configured to interface between an application hosted by the apparatus and the local input/output device and is configured to interface between the application hosted by the apparatus and a remote input/output device hosted by another apparatus; wherein the interface has a first state in which the interface is configured to couple the application and the local input/output device but not couple the application and the remote input/output device hosted by the another apparatus; wherein the interface has a second state in which the interface is configured to couple the application and the local input/output device and to couple the application and the remote input/output device hosted by another apparatus; and wherein the interface is configured to be responsive to a proximity detection trigger to change its state.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses and computer program products are provided for facilitating interaction via motion gestures. A method may include receiving an indication of at least one motion gesture made with a device. The method may further include determining a contextual state of a device. The method may additionally include determining, by a processor, a relationship between the at least one motion gesture and each of a plurality of predefined motion gestures and causing, based at least in part on the determined relationship, the device to perform an action associated with a respective predefined gesture. Corresponding apparatuses and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for facilitating gesture recognition. A method may include constructing a matrix based at least in part on an input gesture and a template gesture. The method may further include determining whether a relationship determined based at least in part on the constructed matrix satisfies a predefined threshold. In an instance in which the relationship does not satisfy the predefined threshold, the method may also include eliminating the template gesture from further consideration for recognition of the input gesture. In an instance in which the relationship satisfies the predefined threshold, the method may further include determining a rotation matrix based at least in part on the constructed matrix. Corresponding apparatuses are also provided.

Abstract: Various methods for motion gesture recognition are provided. One example method may include receiving motion gesture test data that was captured in response to a user's performance of a motion gesture. The motion gesture test data may include acceleration values in each of three dimensions of space that have directional components that are defined relative to an orientation of a device. The example method may further include transforming the acceleration values to derive transformed values that are independent of the orientation of the device, and performing a comparison between the transformed values and a gesture template to recognize the motion gesture performed by the user. Similar and related example methods, example apparatuses, and example computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: A method for providing a mechanism by which different user interface effects may be performed for different motion events may include receiving an indication of a motion event at a motion sensor, determining a motion gesture of the motion event, determining a motion property of the motion event, and enabling provision a user interface effect based on the motion property of the motion event. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product are also provided.

Abstract: A mechanical four-speed gearbox/drive system for household appliances comprising two drive-outlets; each drive-outlet driven at two different speeds in the same rotational direction; a motor, motor shaft, first drive-outlet and second drive-outlet, with installation of one-way bearings in suitable places in the gear-train. The motor drives two drive-outlets and rotates in clockwise and counter-clockwise directions through three one-way bearings and two gear down systems to provide four different speed drives. When operating in hi-speed mode, the first drive-outlet is directly driven by the motor. When operating in lo-speed mode, the first drive-outlet is driven via the gear down system, with resulting increase in torque. Simultaneously, second drive-outlet is driven via second gear down system to provide two different speed drives. This gearbox is simple to construct and operable without expensive control electronics.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mechanical two-speed drive system/gearbox for household appliances such as a blender or food processor. The gearbox comprises a motor, a motor shaft, a drive-outlet, and the installation of one-way bearings in suitable places in the gear-train. The drive-outlet can be driven at two different speeds in the same rotational direction. By operating the motor in the clockwise direction and counter-clockwise direction, a change in the drive-outlet rpm is achieved. When operating in the hi-speed mode, the drive-outlet is directly driven by the motor. When operating in the lo-speed mode, the drive-outlet is driven via the gear-train, with a resulting increase in torque. This gearbox is simple to construct, and operable without expensive control electronics. In particular applications with electronic motor speed and directional control, a much broader and useable drive-outlet speed range is achieved.

Abstract: The specification and drawings present a new apparatus, method and software product for using a cover antenna (e.g., conductive, metallic, etc.) in an electronic device, with multiple coupled feeds (e.g., dual feed) to the antenna and with one or more switches and a matching circuit. Then it is possible to use a metal plate as a metal cover, e.g., for mobile devices, which will act as an antenna with multiple feedings for cellular and non-cellular radios.

Abstract: An approach is provided for user interaction via transponders (e.g., near field communication (NFC) tag, radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, or contactless card) disposed on a dynamically reconfigurable display. Each transponder corresponds to an area of the display that is associated with one or more actions. The actions are dynamically updated based at least in part on the content presented on the respective area of the display. A user equipment containing a transponder reader detects a signal from one of the transponders to trigger the corresponding action.

Abstract: There is provided a juicer for extracting juice from fruits and vegetables comprising a lower base, an upper base, a top cover with a hollow cylindrical feeding tube, a grating-disk and mesh filter assembly, a pulp collector, and a pusher. The upper base is mounted on a lower base and receives the grating-disk and mesh filter assembly. The grating disk is a concave shape and tooth-like cutters are arranged into rows on an inclined surface of the grating disk. The top cover is fitted on the upper base and houses a hollow cylindrical feeding tube. Inside the feeding tube is an anti-rotation protrusion, located at the bottom of the feeding tube made an integral part of the feeding tube to prevent the food from spinning inside the tube. The pusher is inserted into the feeding tube and contains a opening that matches the anti-rotation protrusion and into which rests the anti-rotation protrusion. The bottom of the pusher is convex-shaped and matches the concave grating disk.

Abstract: This invention describes a method for improving antenna isolation in an electronic communication device using grounded RF microwave elements and patterns (structures). According to embodiments of the present invention, the RF microwave element can be implemented as a short-circuited section of a quarter-wavelength long transmission line (such as a stripline), or the RF microwave element can contain a metallic coupler and two thin striplines with different lengths, or the RF microwave element can be implemented using a balun concept.

Abstract: The specification and drawings present a new apparatus, method and software product for using a cover antenna (e.g., conductive, metallic, etc.) in an electronic device, with multiple coupled feeds (e.g., dual feed) to the antenna and with one or more switches and a matching circuit. Then it is possible to use a metal plate as a metal cover, e.g., for mobile devices, which will act as an antenna with multiple feedings for cellular and non-cellular radios.

Abstract: A wireless terminal, method, and system for using the wireless terminal, for determining when the wireless terminal enters a coverage area of a target device within which communications are possible with the target device and alerting the user of the wireless terminal that such an area has been entered.

Abstract: A process for synthesizing an aminosilane compound such as bis(tertiarybutylamino)silane is provided. In one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a process for making bis(tertiarybutylamino)silane comprising reacting a stoichiometric excess of tert-butylamine with dichlorosilane under anhydrous conditions sufficient such that a liquid comprising the bis(tertiarybutylamino)silane product is produced.

Abstract: A system for packaging an integrated circuit amplifier bonds the integrated circuit to metallization lines in a substrate surface with solder balls, the contacts of the integrated circuit being on a top surface and the opposite surface of the integrated circuit being adjacent to a set of vias for conducting heat away from the circuit into the ambient; the material for the material disposed about the integrated circuit being deposited in powder form and later solidified.