Abstract: This invention pertains to the field of local and remote play, recording and playback of end-unit control commands, and video, audio and text data, in standalone, local with or without network connection, one-to-one, one-to-many, or many-to-many sessions which can be recorded and replayed over networks in centrally located server architectures or peer-to-peer networks or a combination of both types of architectures simultaneously.

Abstract: Remote physical contact using mechanical surrogates that replicate anatomical components. Pressure, temperature and displacement sensors perceive action upon the surrogate. Actuators for pressure temperatures and displacement enable a second surrogate to mimic the contact imparted on the first. A computer program implements the method by sending contact messages comprising contact characteristics that describe the nature of a physical contact perceived by a surrogate with full duplex capability. A human lip surrogate enables two people to kiss remotely.

Abstract: Remote physical contact using mechanical surrogates that replicate anatomical components. Pressure, temperature and displacement sensors perceive action upon the surrogate. Actuators for pressure temperatures and displacement enable a second surrogate to mimic the contact imparted on the first. A computer program implements the method by sending contact messages comprising contact characteristics that describe the nature of a physical contact perceived by a surrogate with full duplex capability. A human lip surrogate enables two people to kiss remotely.