Abstract: A virtual speaker demonstration system is disclosed that permits a retail outlet to use a reference speaker to demonstrate the performance of multiple different demonstration speakers. A user interface permits a user to select a demonstration speaker and signal processing is performed so that the output from the reference speaker simulates the output of the selected demonstration speaker. The invention provides benefits to all three of the consumer, the retailer, and the manufacturer. The consumer can listen to and compare multiple demonstration speakers easily and conveniently from the same reference speaker. The retailer to use a single (or few) reference speaker to demonstrate the performance of multiple demonstration speakers, saving costs and space. The manufacturer to be able to display and demonstrate to consumers a broader range of the manufacturer's product line.

Abstract: Systems and methods for demonstrating displays and image capture devices are presented. Such systems and methods are typically provided in a retail environment. Customers may efficiently and easily compare disparate displays and image capture devices at a single location using the systems and methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: Systems and methods for demonstrating displays and image capture devices are presented. Such systems and methods are typically provided in a retail environment. Customers may efficiently and easily compare disparate displays and image capture devices at a single location using the systems and methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for resonantly driving a nanowire waveguide a dielectric waveguide core placed close to the nanowire waveguide, so that energy couples from the dielectric waveguide to the nanowire waveguide. The resonant coupling can be achieved by selecting the dielectric waveguide and the nanowire to support modes having substantially the same frequency ? and same longitudinal propagation constant ?.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a virtual showroom for interactive electronic shopping is provided. A display terminal located inside a merchant store displays a virtual store that has a physical layout corresponding to the physical layout of the real store. The terminal receives input from a shopper and outputs shopping information based on the input. The display terminal may also allow the shopper to browse products and virtually travel through the virtual store in a manner similar to physically shopping in the real store.