Abstract: A method for transmitting information to a body includes providing a set of standardized codes. Each code of the standardized codes is associated with a predefined activation pattern for at least one actuator designed to transmit the information to the body using skin as an interface. A code or a combination of a plurality of codes is selected and transmitted to a wearable accessory having integrated therein the at least one actuator. The at least one actuator is outside a user's body. The at least one actuator is controlled according to the predefined activation pattern associated with the code or the combination of the plurality of codes transmitted. Features about emotional states or states of mind are extracted from biometric and/or environmental signals of biometric and/or environmental sensors. The features are mapped to stored meta information. The meta information is wirelessly transmitted to a receiver.

Abstract: A physical feedback system for computer gaming environments including a computing device for executing an application software program, the computing device having an interface for transmitting feedback signals generated by the application software program, and a wearable receiver having means for receiving the feedback signals from the computing device and actuator means designed to enter physical feedback sensations to the body and/or head of a user using the skin of the user as an interface.

Abstract: A method for diagnosing devices via a remote testing device (2) being connectable to devices to be diagnosed (1) via a communication network (4) is provided. Between the remote testing device (2) and the devices to be diagnosed (1) first diagnostics information is exchanged (S3, S8, S11-S16) to perform said remote diagnosing. The remote diagnosing is done in dependence of second diagnostics information being exchanged between (S6, S7) said remote testing device (2) and controlling devices (3) being connectable to said remote testing device (2) via said communication network (4).

Abstract: A method for diagnosing devices via a remote testing device which is connectable to devices to be diagnosed via a communication network. Diagnosing is performed by exchanging diagnostics information between the remote-testing device and the devices to be tested via the communication network. The process of exchanging diagnostics information is at least partially done by using a communication protocol being based on XML-scripts which include the diagnostics information. The advantage of this method is a lean and platform-independent way of diagnosing devices, which enables to avoid unnecessary efforts and costs.

Abstract: A method for diagnosing devices via a remote testing device (1) which is connectable to devices (31 to 34) to be diagnosed via a communication network (2) is proposed, wherein said diagnosing is performed by exchanging diagnostics information between said remote-testing device (1) and said devices (31 to 34) to be tested via said communication network (2). Said process of exchanging diagnostics information is at least partially done by using a communication protocol being based on XML-scripts which include said diagnostics information. The advantage of this method is a lean and platform-independent way of diagnosing devices, which enables to avoid unnecessary efforts and costs.

Abstract: A skin stimulation system (200) is integrated into a piece of clothing or any type of wearable accessory (101, 101?) which is connected to a controlling device (109). The system comprises a variety of sensing means (105a-c, 105?) for input information. Actuators (106a-p) placed on or close to body of a person wearing this piece of clothing or wearable accessory (101, 101?) are used for generating (S104?) visual, auditive, tactile, gustatoric and/or olfactoric stimuli (e.g. heat, pressure, vibrational and/or electric pulses, etc.). The invention further specifies a new method for transmitting tactile information between different wearable computing devices (100, 100?). According to one embodiment of the present invention, a number of different actuator elements (106a-p) which are used for generating vibro-tactile sensations are integrated into a piece of jewelry such as e.g. a necklace (304), a bracelet, rings (900b) with a single or variable number of beads (900a), gemstones, etc.

Abstract: A physical feedback system for computer gaming environments comprises: a computing device for executing an application software program, the computing device having an interface for transmitting feedback signals generated by the application software program, and a wearable receiver having means for receiving the feedback signals from the computing device and actuator means designed to enter physical feedback sensations to the body and/or head of a user using the skin of the user as an interface.

Abstract: A method for diagnosing devices via a remote testing device (1) which is connectable to devices to be diagnosed (3) via a communication network (2) is described. The diagnosing is performed by exchanging diagnostic information between the remote testing device (1) and the devices to be tested (3) via the communication network (2). The process of exchanging diagnostics information is coordinated/performed by SOAP modules (6a, 6b) being located in the remote testing device (1) and the devices to be tested (3), respectively.

Abstract: A method for diagnosing devices via a remote testing device (2) being connectable to devices to be diagnosed (1) via a communication network (4) is provided. Between the remote testing device (2) and the devices to be diagnosed (1) first diagnostics information is exchanged (S3, S8, S11-S16) to perform said remote diagnosing. The remote diagnosing is done in dependence of second diagnostics information being exchanged between (S6, S7) said remote testing device (2) and controlling devices (3) being connectable to said remote testing device (2) via said communication network (4).

Abstract: A method for diagnosing devices via a remote testing device (1) which is connectable to devices (31 to 34) to be diagnosed via a communication network (2) is proposed, wherein said diagnosing is performed by exchanging diagnostics information between said remote-testing device (1) and said devices (31 to 34) to be tested via said communication network (2). Said process of exchanging diagnostics information is at least partially done by using a communication protocol being based on XML-scripts which include said diagnostics information. The advantage of this method is a lean and platform-independent way of diagnosing devices, which enables to avoid unnecessary efforts and costs.