Abstract: Systems and methods which provide for quick to setup and play multi-player activities or games which can be used with a group of people to provide for an interactive experience, The games require no advance software download and the systems and methods are designed to handle a large number of players going through the steps of signing in and playing in a very short window of time. As such, they are very useful to provide for interactive experiences in breaks of activity at a large venue such as a sports arena or concert hall.

Abstract: A method of gaming is generally described which includes detecting motions associated with the user by a feedback sensor device and providing motion information from the feedback sensor device to the game device. The method also includes providing a vestibular stimulation signal to a user, by a vestibular stimulation device in communication with a game device in response to the motion information and the game content.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and method for directing an object generating a sensory output to a user through wireless means. The object does not have an embedded battery but derives power from radio frequency electromagnetic wave energy through the use of an RF energy harvesting module. Once selectively activated, the object provides an output to its user. Such output can be utilized in a variety of entertaining, useful or productive means.

Abstract: An online game system is described that is configured to provide at least one recommendation in an online game for a single user of a plurality of users of the online game by: ranking, based on desirability of at least some of the plurality of users' past behavior within the online game, mutually preferred sets of sequences of in-game activities previously carried out by at least some of the plurality of users of the online game and sets of sequences of in-game activities available at locations within the online game; and providing at least one recommendation to the single user based on the ranking.

Abstract: A virtual space is provided to users via client computing devices. Device information related to a client computing platform used by a user to interact with the virtual space may be obtained. Customized in-game capabilities available for the user may be determined based on the device information, which may include a description of or otherwise identify the client computing platform. The device information may include or otherwise by used to obtain device capabilities such as hardware, software, network, and/or other specifications. Different users using different client computing platforms may be provided with different in-game capabilities such as user roles, content items, levels, and/or other content or actions available for the user in the virtual space based on the client computing platform used by the users to interact with the virtual space.

Abstract: A gaming system includes a network server and a gaming manager communicatively coupled to the network server. The gaming manager having a video control unit that starts a video game running remotely with a static video portion and a user interactive video portion and a video receiving unit, coupled to the video control unit, that receives the static video portion for local display while the user interactive video portion is being initialized remotely for subsequent local game play. The gaming system further includes a local user device, coupled to the gaming manager, that initially displays the static video portion and provides a user interface for the subsequent local game play following completion of remote initialization of the user interactive video portion. A method of managing a remote game is also provided.

Abstract: Electronic devices can facilitate collective and accurate scorekeeping. A first electronic mobile device can communicate (directly or indirectly) with a second electronic mobile device. Respective users can use the devices to identify when and/or how a score is to be adjusted. The input can be processed at a mobile device or central server to determine whether and/or how to adjust a score. Score adjustment can depend on whether any other input includes inconsistent information. The score adjustments can be pushed to one or more mobile devices. In this manner, all mobile devices can display a consistent and current score.

Abstract: A method for electronically scoring a golf event by participating members of a golf group is provided. The method includes providing a scoring database in communication with participant devices having a user interface, storing data related to a plurality of participants in a golf game, assigning each of the participants in a golf game to playing groups competing, designating one of the participants in each playing group as the group scorekeeper, generating a scorekeeper input page that includes a list of each participant assigned to the group scorekeeper's group, generating a golf game scoreboard including a real-time score of participants in the golf game, receiving participant individual hole scores from the participant device of the group scorekeeper, storing the received participant hole scores on the scoring database, and updating the scoreboard to display scores of the golf game based on received hole scores received from the group scorekeeper.

Abstract: Example systems and methods relate to playing a multi-player video game in which multiple players each supply inputs to a respective input device to control a corresponding game character in a game world displayed on a display screen. Movements of each game character in the game world are controlled in accordance with respective first game character control operations during the playing of the multi-player video game. In response to satisfaction of one or more conditions, one player's game character is protected from harm in the game world, wherein one of the one or more conditions is a condition triggered voluntarily by the one player. Movements of the protected game character in the game world are controlled based on a position of another, unprotected game character.

Abstract: An image generation system includes a processor including hardware, the processor being configured to implement an object space setting process, an image generation process generating a projection image, a process receiving a captured image from an imaging section, and a hit determination process calculating a screen spotlight position based on a position of a spotlight within the captured image, calculates a direction from a set position toward the screen spotlight position to be an emission direction of an emitting element, and determines whether or not an object among the plurality of objects disposed in the object space has been hit based on the calculated emission direction, the screen spotlight position being a position of the spotlight on a projection screen, the spotlight being formed by light emitted from the emitting element, and the set position being set to be a representative position of the emitting element or a player.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring live-action gameplay interactions may be provided. A weapon device, body sensors, and a hub may be used to detect interactions, such as weapon strikes or casting of a spell. Interactions may be communicated to a game application on a mobile device for updating gameplay data.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computerized apparatus and computer program product. The method comprises capturing one or more images of a scene in which a driver is driving a vehicle; analyzing the images to retrieve an event or detail; conveying to the driver the a question or a challenge related to the event or detail; receiving a response from the driver; analyzing the response; and determining a score related to the driver.

Abstract: Techniques are described for performing telemetry based interactive content generation for online services. For example, telemetry data can be obtained from individual users of the online service and/or from multiple users of the online service (e.g., and processed to generate aggregate telemetry data). Other types of data can also be obtained, including service management data. Service management data can be generated from the users of the online service and can comprise user density information for virtual areas of the online service. Using telemetry data (e.g., user-specific telemetry data and/or aggregate telemetry data), service management data, and/or other types of data related to the online service, new interactive experiences can by dynamically created for the users of the online service.

Abstract: A non-limiting example game apparatus includes a CPU, and the CPU performs non-contact communication with an IC tag that is incorporated in a figure by using a non-contact communication module. During playing a course game, if a player instructs transformation, a player character is transformed into another character after attesting the figure. Furthermore, if the player instructs writing of a score when the course game is finished, the score is written in the IC tag after attesting the figure. Furthermore, if the player instructs to acquire a predetermined item, after attesting the figure, the predetermined item is acquired by using virtual money. As a level is raised, for example, the number of transformable times is increased, and a kind of acquirable predetermined item is increased.

Abstract: An action figure is provided with a serial number that provides an access code which allows owners to engage in enjoyable games or other activities via the Internet or other gaming systems. The interactive action figure system comprises a toy, statue, or other three-dimensional figurine with a serial number, and preferably a computer network accessible over the internet and a particular gaming framework managed by a network device. Owners of action figure toys may “log onto” the network using the action figure serial number as an access code to activate a particular computer character identity and participate in games such as hand-to-hand combat games, action-adventure series, or learning games. The action figure may be, for example, a warrior, sports figure, doll or teddy bear to appeal to a wide range of users. Once a particular character is activated, game play proceeds according to preset rules.

Abstract: A virtual fantasy-league game system provides a fantasy-league based not on an actual sporting event but on a simulated contest. The contest is constrained by rules that give it a degree of predictability similar to an actual sporting event thereby rewarding efforts by gameplayers to predict outcomes in seeking to win their fantasy-league.

Abstract: An asynchronous virtual environment may be provided to users in which synchronous, time-sensitive cooperation between the users is enabled in spite of the asynchronous nature of the virtual environment. Synchronous, time-sensitive cooperation between users may have an impact on gaining and/or retaining users in a virtual environment, such as a videogame or virtual space. For example, such cooperation between users may strengthen a sense of group, community, and/or camaraderie between cooperating users.

Abstract: A game system in which game sessions involving one or more players may be recorded and saved as game records. A previously recorded game session may be selected and replayed. However, in addition to providing a static replay of the game session, the game system may allow one or more players to step into and assume control of respective game characters at any point during the replay of the game session. When a player steps into and takes control of game a character during the playback, a new timeline is spawned from the original timeline with potentially different outcomes, and a new game record corresponding to the new timeline is generated and stored.

Abstract: A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method to display icons based on messaging activity is provided. A request to access a game user interface of the first player is received from a client device of a first player, the game user interface being associated with a computer-implemented game. First player messaging activity information associated with messaging activity of the first player is accessed, the messaging activity of the first player including receipt of a message from one or more players associated with the computer-implemented game. A first manner of displaying one or more icons each identifying the one or more players is determined including determining the first manner based on the first player messaging information. Display data to display the one or more icons in the first manner within the game user interface is provided to the client device.

Abstract: In one example, a panel includes a series of hollow ribs arranged generally parallel to each other, and the hollow ribs define part of a first side of the panel. A flexible web is disposed between each two successive ribs of the plurality of ribs. The panel is made of plastic and is in the form of a unified single-piece structure in which the flexible webs are integral with the plurality of ribs.

Abstract: A method for operating an amusement ride includes at least one vehicle which moves along a route and accommodates at least one passenger. By means of an amusement-ride-specific computer program, a virtual reality corresponding to a journey of the vehicle is generated and is represented on a head-mounted display associated with the passenger of a vehicle in accordance with the position of the vehicle on the route, and in accordance with the position and/or the orientation of the head-mounted display. The amusement-ride-specific computer program is executed on a mobile terminal of the passenger which comprises a communication interface. Alternatively, the amusement-ride-specific computer program is executed on an apparatus which is firmly connected to the vehicle and is designed to connect with the head-mounted display of the passenger. Further, an amusement ride, in particular to a roller coaster, carries out the method above.

Abstract: A robot 150 is placed on a touch panel. When touch sensor action sections 156a to 156c provided on a bottom face 150b of the robot act on a touch pad, an information processing device shows a face image in a rectangular area 16 of a display screen 14 of the touch panel. The rectangular area 16 corresponds to the bottom face of the robot. The face image is grabbed from the bottom face 150b of the robot 150 and appears in a face section 152. Further, the brightness of pixels in areas 18a and 18b of the display screen 14 is changed. The areas 18a and 18b correspond to optical sensors 160a and 160b provided on the bottom face 150b of the robot. The robot 150 detects the change in question, converting the change into a motion of an internal actuator, sound output, light emission, and so on in accordance with predetermined rules.

Abstract: A baseplate assembly, used with releasably coupleable playing pieces, includes a baseplate operably coupled to an image generating device. The baseplate includes a display region, having playing pieces coupling elements, and means for transmitting images generated by the image generating device to the display region. An image generating and playing-piece-interacting assembly includes a receptor operably coupled to an image generating device, having a display screen for generated images, including integrated visual and optically encoded message images, a playing piece at a location relative to the display screen having an optical display message sensor, and a messaging transponder. The optical display message sensor receives the generated images and generates a first signal at least partially based upon the optically encoded message image. The messaging transponder receives the first signal and generates and sends the receptor a second signal at least partially based thereon.

Abstract: A dovetailed building block includes a block body having a regular polygonal shape having side surfaces in which dovetailed recesses and dovetailed projections are alternately formed. To join two building blocks in a transverse direction, one dovetailed projection of one building block is received in and retained by one dovetailed recess of the other building block. The building block has a simple structure and allows for assembly in a curved form to present unique three-dimensional configurations with versatile variability. Each or one of the dovetailed projections of the building block has upper and lower ends that respectively form upper and lower inclination facets so that when two building blocks are joined in a longitudinal direction, the upper and lower inclination facets of the two blocks are positioned against each other. A positioning point is formed in the dovetailed recess by the upper inclination facet to ensure firm and stable connection.

Abstract: Disclosed are a toy block coupling structure and a toy block comprising same. A toy block, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, has a structure in which blocks are provided in a block coupling toy so as to be coupled to each other, and comprises: a coupling protrusion; and a coupling hole into which the coupling protrusion is inserted so as to be coupled, wherein the inner surface of the coupling hole comprises a plane portion capable of coming in line-contact with the outer circumferential surface of the coupling protrusion in the depth direction. Therefore, the coupling force between toy blocks can be stably maintained. In addition, the occurrence of defective toy blocks can be reduced and the coupling force between the toy blocks can be uniformly maintained to be uniform. Furthermore, the coupling of the toy blocks can be facilitated.

Abstract: The present invention is a reusable/disposable low cost spill-proof bubble solution kit that eliminates the need for conventional bubble solution and accidental spillage of bubble solution and may be provided in a compact form for use by several users separately and simultaneously. The kit has a plurality of nested container upper portions, a plurality of nested container lower portions, a plurality of bubble wands, and a plurality of bubble creation composition concentrate units contained preferably within a single package. The kit is adapted such that a single compact kit provides components such that multiple containers may be assembled with each container preferably having a bubble wand and at least one bubble creation composition concentrate unit so that each container may be filled with a bubble solution created from a mixture of water and the bubble creation composition concentrate unit to a predetermined amount.

Abstract: The present application describes a wireless remote orbiter based on a 5G frequency band. The orbiter may have a main rail which is fixedly mounted on bearing beam of stage and a rack which is mounted with translational drive means and lifting drive means. The main rail comprises a vertical rail and a horizontal rail which is formed integrally below the vertical rail, load-bearing wheels are fixedly mounted on the rack against the upper of the horizontal rail, translational friction wheel groups are connected to the translational drive means against the vertical rail, the lifting drive means are connected to a dual rope hoisting mechanism. A sliding contact line is laid with the rail on the main rail. A collector supplied power from sliding contact line conductor is mounted on the rack.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for the production of at least one xylene isomer is provided. The process includes passing a first stream to one side of a split shell fractionation column and a second stream to the other side of the column. The second stream has a higher ratio of ethylbenzene to total C8 aromatics than the first stream. A first overhead stream from the one side is separated and passed as a mixed xylene product and a second overhead stream from the other side is separated and passed as feed to a para-xylene separation zone.

Abstract: In a solid phase extraction (SPE) apparatus, a cartridge housing tray houses a plurality of SPE cartridges. A liquid loading assembly applies liquid samples and SPE solutions into the plurality of cartridges. A liquid drawing assembly forces the liquid samples and the SPE solutions once they are applied to pass through the plurality of the SPE cartridges.

Abstract: A separation system including a control unit, a first pump connected to the control unit, and a first valve in fluid communication with the first pump and connected to the control unit. Also, a first density meter in fluid communication with the first valve and connected to the control unit. The system further includes a separator in fluid communication with the density meter and connected to the control unit and a tank in fluid communication with the separator. The system also includes a second pump in fluid communication with the tank and connected to the control unit, as well as a second density meter in fluid communication with the second pump and connected to the control unit and a second valve in fluid communication with the second density meter and connected to the control unit.

Abstract: A method comprises forming etching islands on a substrate and exposing the substrate with etching islands to a solution that reacts with the etching islands to form a filter passage of interconnected pores in the substrate. The filter passage has an inlet into the substrate and an outlet from the substrate.

Abstract: A filter assembly comprising a housing, a filter, a heater, hose fittings, a heat bridge, and insulators. The housing defines interior and exterior regions communicating through apertures. The filter separate the housing into a region upstream of the filter comprising an aperture, and a region downstream of the filter comprising an aperture. The heater extends into the interior region. The hose fittings are each coincident with an aperture and are formed of a material having a high thermal conductivity. The heat bridge is formed of a material having a high thermal conductivity and thermally connects the heater to the hose fittings. The insulators each are formed of a material having a low thermal conductivity, and each at least partially cover a hose fitting.

Abstract: A method of detecting clogging of a fluid filter is disclosed. The method includes measuring, at successive sampling instants, the pressure difference ?P from upstream to downstream across the filter, calculating the first time derivative {?P}? of the pressure difference ?P at different instants, and then sending a clogging signal SC representative of the filter being clogged when the first derivative {?P}? is equal to zero.

Abstract: Disclosed is a disposable filter capsule apparatus that incorporates integral quick connect components and check valves to facilitate assembly to, and dis-assembly from, larger assemblies and apparatus. The quick connect elements and valves are configured to eliminate the need for auxiliary sealing elements, e.g., o-rings and valve springs so as to prevent unwanted reactions with fluids and/or gases flowing through the capsules, and to further prevent the disposal of expensive re-usable elements in the disposable capsules.

Abstract: The invention discloses devices and methods for allowing facile separation of components of emulsions as well as filtering of contaminants from liquid samples. Plastically-compressible materials are selectively compressed to create gradients of pores having different average diameters. Flowing samples through such structures allows for separation of materials and the formation of micro- and macro-particles which can be easily collected after treatment. Oil-water emulsions are quickly and efficiently resolved by various embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract: A filtration sealing system is provided for sealing a filter element in a housing at a mating interface therebetween. The sealing system includes a keyed interface. A replacement filter element is provided for such filtration sealing system, with the replacement filter element including a keyed interface.

Abstract: A solid particulate capturing device comprises a first plate (2) having at least one inlet section (6) for an exhaust gas flow, a second plate (3), parallel to the first (2), having at least one outlet section (7) for the exhaust gas flow. The first (2) and the second plate (3) are axially spaced apart and form, with an annular lateral wall (4), interposed between the first (2) and the second plate (3), an entrapment chamber (5) for solid particulate conveyed in suspension in the exhaust gas flow produced by a battery. The outlet section (7) present on the second plate (3) is axially out of alignment with the inlet section (6) present on the first plate (2), in such a way that the inlet section (6) faces a solid portion (8) of the second plate (3) which acts as an obstructing surface for the solid particulate.

Abstract: An air purification method for use in an apparatus is provided. The air purification method includes: acquiring plant information associated with one or more plants located in a target detection region; determining, based on the plant information and predetermined reference plant information of an allergy-causing plant, that the target detection region contains the allergy-causing plant and the allergy-causing plant is in a blooming state; and in response to the determining, enabling an air purification function of an air purification device.

Abstract: A filter element for at least one of a fresh air system and a ventilation and/or air-conditioning system of a motor vehicle may include a filter body including a folded filter material that laterally surrounds an internal space. A first end plate and a second end plate may be sealingly attached to the filter body at sides that are facing away from one another. A front plate may be arranged in a lateral region of the filter body. The front plate may include a first end plate joining region and a second end plate joining region facing the first end plate and the second end plate. The first and second end plate joining regions may be fused with a front-side end of the first and second end plates.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of preparing a biogas purification system. Embodiments include flushing an adsorber with a gas stream that is separable by the downstream biogas purification process. Other embodiments include using the separable gas stream to flush a saturated adsorber. Additional embodiments include using a gas stream comprised of CO2.

Abstract: A natural gas storage facility for reducing effects of diurnal demand on a natural gas source is disclosed. The natural gas storage facility includes a guard bed system that has a heavy natural gas component storage capacity and that is operable to remove impurities from introduced natural gas, to selectively separate the introduced natural gas into a heavy natural gas component and a light natural gas component, to retain the heavy natural gas component and to release the heavy natural gas component and an adsorption bed system that fluidly couples to the guard bed system, that has a light natural gas component storage capacity, that contains a light natural gas adsorbent that is a microporous material, and that is operable to retain the light natural gas component using the light natural gas adsorbent and to release the light natural gas component from the light natural gas adsorbent.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide capture system includes: a washing unit which uses cleaning water to clean absorption unit exhaust gas or stripping unit exhaust gas; and a gas-liquid separation device which allows condensed water generated by cooling washing unit exhaust gas to be separated from the washing unit exhaust gas. The condensed water is mixed into the cleaning water by a condensed water line. If the amount of the cleaning water becomes more than a predetermined amount, the cleaning water is mixed into an absorbing liquid by a cleaning water line. A controller controls a condensed water valve.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising a single-stage conversion of an atmospheric pollutant, such as NO, NO2 and/or SOx in a first stream to one or more mineral acids and/or salts thereof by reacting with nonionic gas phase chlorine dioxide (ClO20), wherein the reaction is carried out in the gas phase. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising first adjusting the atmospheric pollutant concentrations in a first stream to a molar ratio of about 1:1, and then reacting with an aqueous metal hydroxide solution (MOH). Another aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus that can be used to carry out the methods disclosed herein. The methods disclosed herein are unexpectedly efficient and cost effective, and can be applied to a stream comprising high concentration and large volume of atmospheric pollutants.

Abstract: An apparatus separating carbon dioxide from combustion gas using separation membranes, which includes: a first separation membrane in which combustion gas is injected into an inlet side of the first separation membrane; a second separation membrane in which residue gas of the first separation membrane is injected into an inlet side of the second separation membrane; and a third separation membrane in which permeate gas of the first separation membrane is injected into an inlet side of the third separation membrane, wherein at least a part of permeate gas of the third separation membrane is captured, and residue gas of the third separation membrane is injected into the inlet side of the first separation membrane or the second separation membrane. The present invention can be easily applied to an actual process by efficiently separating carbon dioxide using separation membranes.

Abstract: An improved compressed gas dryer (10) of the type including, within a containment body (11) having an inlet (12) and an outlet (13), cooling elements (17) for a gas entering through the inlet (12); a condensate separator (18) interposed between the gas cooling elements (17) and the outlet (13), wherein the condensate separator (18) is provided with a demister (19) having a horizontal plane of arrangement in the configuration for use.

Abstract: A facility for purifying harmful gas disposing harmful gas discharged from at least one process chamber in which processes are performed in the vacuum status by a vacuum pump, the facility including: one or a plurality of microwave generators generating microwave; a plurality of wave guides including a wave path through which the microwave generated by the microwave generator is provided; a plasma discharge chamber including the wave guides connected by a certain distance along the harmful gas flow direction outside; and a shield installed inside the plasma discharge chamber preventing ions or electrons for the plasma discharge from leaking outside by contacting with the plasma discharge chamber.

Abstract: A wet scrubber for cleaning a process gas containing sulphur dioxide comprises an absorption vessel for contacting the process gas with an absorption liquid to absorb sulphur dioxide from the process gas, a sensor for measuring a concentration in the absorption liquid, and a control unit. The control unit is adapted to receive a measurement signal from the sensor and to control, based on the measured concentration, at least one wet scrubber operating parameter influencing the concentration in the absorption liquid.

Abstract: It is an object to provide an exhaust gas purification catalyst for a lean burn engine having sufficient NOx purification performance. The exhaust gas purification catalyst for a lean burn engine according to the present invention has a catalyst component including noble metal and ceria supported on a three-dimensional structure. In the whole catalyst, the supported amount of ceria per 1 L of catalyst is 140 to 300 g/L, and in the whole catalyst, is 50 to 98% by mass with respect to the whole coated amount. Furthermore, it is characterized that 50% by mass or more of ceria is included in the same catalyst layer in which noble metal is included, and the amount of noble metal included in the catalyst layer is 0.1% by mass or more with respect to the amount of ceria included in the catalyst layer.

Abstract: A method of controlling a catalytic exhaust system having a first catalytic unit located upstream of a second catalytic unit includes i) providing a relationship between the temperature of the first catalytic unit, an amount of NH3 stored in the second catalytic unit, and a corresponding limit value of the amount of NH3 permitted in the first catalytic unit; ii) measuring or estimating the amount of NH3 in the second catalytic unit; iii) measuring or estimating the temperature of the first catalytic unit; iv) using the relationship and measured/estimated parameters of steps ii and iii to provide the limit value for the amount of NH3 to be stored in the first catalytic unit; and v) using the parameter from iv in the control of the catalytic exhaust system.

Abstract: A method for the cleaning of exhaust gas from a compression ignition engine, comprising the steps of injecting a first amount of an aqueous urea solution into the gas; in a first mode of operation and at an exhaust gas temperature of between 150 and 220° C. hydrolysing the first amount of urea to ammonia reducing agent in presence of a first catalyst comprising vanadium oxide supported on titania and subsequently removing part of nitrogen oxides contained in the exhaust gas by contacting the gas mixed with the ammonia reducing agent through a second catalyst comprising platinum on titania and/or alumina; and in a second mode of operation and at an exhaust gas temperature above 220° C. removing a part of the nitrogen oxides in presence of the first catalyst and the ammonia reducing agent and subsequently oxidising hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and remaining amount of the ammonia reducing agent further contained in the exhaust gas by passing the gas through the second catalyst.