Abstract: An electronic accelerator includes a pressure sensor, a first control valve, and a control circuit. The pressure sensor detects a pressure in a fluid supply line between a fluid supply and at least one sprinkler head. The first control valve is coupled to a second control valve that when open permits fluid to flow from the fluid supply to the at least one sprinkler head. The control circuit receives the pressure detected by the pressure sensor, determines the at least one sprinkler head to be open based on the pressure detected by the pressure sensor, and in response causes the first control valve to open to reduce a chamber pressure in a chamber of the second control valve to cause the second control valve to open to permit fluid to flow from the fluid supply through the fluid supply line to the at least one sprinkler head.

Abstract: A readiness monitoring system for a fire apparatus includes a processing circuit that has programmed instructions to acquire fluid level data indicating at least one of a water level within a water tank, a fire suppressing agent level within an agent tank, a fuel level within a fuel tank, or a diesel exhaust fluid level within a diesel exhaust fluid reservoir of the fire apparatus; acquire fault data indicating any active faults with components of the fire apparatus; acquire maintenance data indicating whether maintenance is due or overdue; acquire exercise data indicating an elapsed time since the fire apparatus was last exercised; and determine a readiness score for the fire apparatus based on the fluid level data, the fault data, the maintenance data, and the exercise data.

Abstract: A composition for decomposing pharmaceutically active agents, comprises up to 30 wt. % oxidizer; and up to 30 wt. % immobilizer; wherein the wt. % is based on a total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A seated exercise unit includes a base raised from a floor and supported thereby. The base extends between a first end and an opposed second end. A resistance-generating assembly comprises a stationary band anchor attached to the base. The resistance-generating assembly includes a displaceable seat member removably mounted to the base and displaceable therealong between the first and second ends of the base. The seat member has a displaceable band anchor spaced apart from the stationary band anchor and displaceable with the seat member relative to the stationary band anchor. At least one resilient band is mountable to the stationary and displaceable band anchors and extends therebetween. The at least one resilient band generates resistance upon being elastically deformed by displacement of the displaceable band anchor relative to the stationary band anchor.

Abstract: An exercise device includes a first set of one or more finger loops coupled to a first palm portion having a first surface and a second surface, and configured to be worn on a first hand of a user. The exercise device also includes a second set of one or more finger loops coupled to a second palm portion having a first surface and a second surface and configured to be worn on a second hand of the user. The exercise device also includes a first connecter coupled to and located on the second surface of the first palm portion and a second connecter coupled to and located on the second surface of the second palm portion. The first connector and the second connector are secured to opposite ends of a tension member linking the first palm portion and the second palm portion.

Abstract: An exercise mat having storage and transportation features is provided. The mat has a first strap having first and second ends is attached to the bottom face of the mat. A pocket is defined between a middle section of the first strap and the bottom face of the mat. A second strap having first and second ends is attached to the bottom face of the mat adjacent the first strap. A loop is defined by a middle section of the second strap between the first and second attached ends. The mat is capable of being rolled into a rolled configuration, and wherein the loop is sized and shaped such that in the rolled configuration the loop can wrap around the rolled mat and through the pocket to form a cinch, and loop is capable of being used to carry the mat.

Abstract: An exercise device; the exercise device includes a flexible strap and anchor. The exercise device is used for exercising gluteal muscles of the user and provides users with an exercise tool used to complete different types of squat exercises with ease and convenience in the comfort of their own home.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable media collect and analyze the physical performance of an individual and structure and generate an athletic protocol. Athletic assessment devices perform an athletic assessment of an individual, including kinetic, neurological, musculoskeletal and aerobic capacity. Athletic data is collected and stored in a digital data storage medium of a computer system having a display, and a central processing unit (CPU) operable with programming executes one or more analytical algorithms to assess injury risk levels of said individual based on said athletic data. Data mining algorithms using artificial intelligence are used to execute predictive modeling and analytics. The resultant athletic protocol includes information to correct imbalances to treat and/or prevent injuries, corrective exercises, performance training exercises, and protocols to maximize physical performance.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide feedback to at least one participant in a field of play. A performance analysis device determines performance information of each participant in the field of play, where the performance information is based upon at least one of determined location, speed, path, acceleration and biometrics of said each participant. At least one output device provides real-time feedback to the at least one participant based upon the performance information. The real-time feedback comprises performance information of the at least one participant and/or performance information of one or more other participants in the field of play.

Abstract: A trampoline as a controller or an input device for playing games, comprising a frame having a flexible mat divided into input zones and one or more neutral zones, a sensor arrangement to detect activity on the flexible mat, a controller configured to determine the bounce location and bounce zone of the activity and provide this information to a feedback generator for playing games on the trampoline, such that a user uses the trampoline to play games by jumping on the input and neutral zones.

Abstract: A load bearing belay loop includes a load bearing inner structural ring that is formed by winding a single filament in many windings to form a coil, and an outer sheath made from a sheet material that is tubular in configuration and that is rolled axially to cover the ring. The outer sheath is not load bearing. The inner ring may be formed by winding a single filament in many windings to form a coil.

Abstract: One embodiment of improved swim fins consists of a right foot attachment (101) with an outer right blade (111) and an inner right blade (112) which is arranged such that it does not mechanically interfere with an inner left blade (113). The blades may include a pivot mechanism (220) that allows the blades to maintain an optimal angle of attack as the swimmer moves their legs up and down. In another embodiment, a right blade (1011) and a left blade (1013) are attached to the feet of a person who is propelled by the blades above the surface of the water as they pump their feet up and down, forming a human-powered hydrofoil. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: A motorized, steerable, electrically-operated personal watercraft that includes a hull with a bow, stern, top deck surface, underside surface, and a support and steering console. The deck is configured to allow a user to lie prone on the deck with the user's chest located on or proximate the console. There are left and right steering control devices located at the left and right of the console, respectively. The steering control devices are configured to be manipulated by the left and right hands of the user. Motive power and steering are both provided through an electrically-powered water jet, which may be but need not be located at the stern. The water jet is mounted to a fixture that is configured such that the outlet nozzle of the jet can be turned left and right, in order to steer the craft to the left and right. Jet nozzle steering is accomplished by manipulation of the left and right steering controls.

Abstract: The present invention provides golf balls having a pattern of stellated polygon shaped dimples and grooves with pre-selected and coordinated color appearances on the outer surface of the ball to produce a unique and desirable overall golf ball color appearance.

Abstract: A golf ball paint composition includes primarily a urethane paint containing polyol as a base resin and polyisocyanate as a curing agent. The polyisocyanate includes two types of isocyanurate and adduct of hexamethylene diisocyanate and the golf ball paint composition has an elastic work recovery of at least 70%. The paint composition has a high self-repairing ability and is of high quality as a golf ball paint. Golf balls coated with this composition are able to maintain a good durability, in addition to which they have an excellent abrasion resistance and an excellent ball appearance.

Abstract: In a multi-piece solid golf ball made up of, successively, a core, an intermediate layer and a cover having numerous dimples on the surface thereof, the intermediate layer is formed of a resin material and the cover is formed of a urethane resin material, each having a specific respective Shore D hardness. The ball has a specific (intermediate layer thickness)/(core diameter) value and a specific (cover thickness)/(core diameter) value, and the core has a specific deflection and has a specific hardness profile from a center to a surface thereof. This golf ball provides an increased distance and has both a soft feel when played and a high durability to repeated impact.

Abstract: Provided is a golf shaft comprising an element tube made of steel, a plating layer formed on an outer periphery of the element tube, an outer layer covering the plating layer, an adhesive layer interposed between the plating layer and the outer layer to bond between the plating layer and the outer layer. The outer layer is formed of a fiber reinforced plastic having a matrix resin that is an epoxy resin, and the adhesive layer is an epoxy resin composition or a carbon nano tube resin composition, the epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin and a mixed curing agent in which two or more kinds of amine-based curing agents are mixed, and the carbon nano tube resin composition comprising an epoxy resin and at least one kind of curing agents as well as dispersed carbon nano tubes.

Abstract: The present invention is a guide mat having guide indicia thereon for use in particular for guiding proper positioning of a person engaged in roping an animal, including heading (roping all or a portion of the head of the animal) and heeling (roping all or a portion of the rear legs of the animal). The guide may also be useful in properly positioning a participant in other sporting activities.

Abstract: Systems and methods for ball location on a sports field may include a plurality of soil moisture sensors distributed on the sports field, such as on a golf course. Each of the soil moisture sensors has a location on the sports field known to the system, and a ball detector that detects a ball being within proximity to the soil moisture sensor. This may be accomplished via one or more of a magnetometer, vibration detector and motion sensor of the soil moisture sensor. The system may use signals from the soil moisture sensors indicating such information to provide information to one or more players regarding a game score and/or other game play statistics based on the ball being within proximity to one or more particular soil moisture sensors.

Abstract: Systems and methods for grounds monitoring may include recreational grounds monitoring robots that move about a recreational ground measuring soil moisture at various selectable locations, performing security monitoring and/or identifying and tracking objects on the recreational ground, such as players, golf carts and golf balls. The recreational grounds monitoring robots may also monitor the recreational ground while at charging or docking stations along the boundaries or edges of the recreational ground. Data collected from such monitoring may be used to reduce water usage and enhance games played on the recreational ground by providing the player with the ability to easily locate, and thus track, the location and movement of the ball, while also to facilitating providing game statistics, leaderboard information, other game variations, interactive games and augmented games.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a time of an event participant passing a detection point having a participant identifier number by a timing system coupled to an RFID tag reader in proximity to at a monitored point and receiving RFID tag read times and coupled to a portable device with a transceiver and a location detector for selectively receiving a participant number read, the timing system receiving the geographic location of the handheld device, the handheld read participant number and a handheld time, determining that the received RFID tag read times timing system are not usable times and determining a time of passing of the participant by the detection point by determining a delta time between the proximity detector and the handheld device and an adjusted time of participant passing based on the determined delta time and handheld time.

Abstract: Location-aware fitness monitoring program products, systems, and methods, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for providing information about an athletic activity includes the steps of displaying to a user via a computer performance parameter information regarding an individual's performance during the athletic activity as a function of time, and displaying to the user via the computer the title of a music track that was played for the individual by a portable fitness monitoring device during the athletic activity, wherein the display of the title of the music track occurs in response to the user specifying via the computer a particular point in time during the athletic activity.

Abstract: An oversized wheeled board and, more particularly, a wheeled board of at least 4 feet in length made of soft, flexible materials. The wheeled board includes a deck having pair of trucks and wheels mounted to an underside, much like a standard skateboard. The oversized deck has a flexible laminated construction of multiple layers that provide enhanced ridability, including fiberglass layers, and may have a layer of a softer material such as foam or urethane. The wheeled board can be ridden on the street much like a wakeboard on the water, and will accommodate carving and other such maneuvers as done when ocean surfing.

Abstract: The invention is a method to uplift education comprising of 4-dimensional, single- and multi layered educational puzzles, operating through 7 designs of functional relationships between the indicia (learning contents), and substrate. The invention constitutes an effective method to teach persons of all ages, particularly children, any educational subject. Examples: literacy, biology, science, geography, maths, etcetera. Themes of the puzzles are structured according to the objectives of local school curriculum wherever it is made available globally, and it therefore accelerates cognitive development. The invention is unlimited in application and form an incomparable educational aid, versatile and valuable in the cognitive development of learners, especially in remedial teaching. It can be used in a one: one teacher or parent: learner/child situation, or a group,—or individual situations in urban or rural areas, without electricity.

Abstract: A simulation system includes a processor including hardware. The processor performs an information acquisition process of acquiring user information including at least one of position information, direction information, and posture information of a user, a virtual space setting process of setting a virtual space, a moving body process of moving a user character corresponding to the user in the virtual space, a game process that is a process for a game in the virtual space, and a display process of generating an image in the virtual space as a display image to be displayed for the user. In the game process, the processor determines whether the user has made an item acquisition motion based on the user information, and upon determination that the user has made the item acquisition motion, performs a process of causing the user character to acquire an item.

Abstract: To reduce a possibility of a difference between regions in a game that uses the position of a player terminal is an object. To storage the information related to the game medium group configured with the plurality of game media in association with the region in the real world. To transmit, to the player terminal, the information related to the game medium group corresponding to the region to which the position of the player terminal in the real world belongs. To displays one or more game media constituting the game medium group based on the received information related to the game medium group.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for identifying computer programs/video games that are compatible with a particular content stream and obtaining metadata indicating various different states of the content stream or event depicted in the content stream. The metadata may be supplied as input state information to the computer programs/video games to begin a simulation of the event depicted in the content stream or to initiate a video game session corresponding to the state of the content stream.

Abstract: A gaming system including a computing arrangement that is connected, when in operation, via a data communication network arrangement to an environmental unit and at least one gaming device that is spatially local to the environmental unit, characterized in that the gaming system is implemented in an environment to emulate an electronic game to play in a physical gaming environment by its one or more users, wherein the gaming system is arranged such that: (i) the at least one gaming device includes a first sensing arrangement for sensing a first information comprising inputs from at least user while playing the electronic game and generating at least one first event by processing the first information, (ii) the environmental unit includes a second sensing arrangement for sensing a second information associated with the at least one gaming device while playing the electronic game and generating at least one second event by processing the second information associated with the at least one gaming device, wherein

Abstract: A gaming system includes a light emitting diode (LED) array consisting of a plurality of LEDs. A controller individually controls each LED in the plurality of LEDs. A gaming app runs on a computing device that has a camera and display screen. The gaming app receives images from the camera. The image include an image of the LED array. The gaming app alters the image of the LED array to produce an altered image where one or more lit LEDs is replaced with a virtual object. The gaming app displays the altered image on the display screen.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an Event Outcome predicting game apparatus and method. The apparatus is configured to enable users to selectively predict one or more Outcomes expected to occur during an upcoming Event, such as a sporting Event. The apparatus enables the user to specify Prediction Data, which can include a league selected by the user, one or more Participants and an Outcome for each Participant predicted by the user. The apparatus is further configured to analyze if the predicted Outcome of each selected Participant matches with the Outcome obtained by each selected Participant in a real-time league. The apparatus is further configured to provide rewards and/or an amount of the rewards if the actual Outcomes matches with the predicted Outcomes.

Abstract: A game processing method executed by an information processing device includes obtaining information on a character object, obtaining information on a clothing object worn by the character object, obtaining information on clothing area including an area exposed from the clothing object, the clothing area being set to skin of the character object, setting drawing setting of the clothing area to first drawing setting for drawing as the skin or to second drawing setting for drawing as clothing, and drawing the character object and the clothing object based on the information on the character object, the information on the clothing object, and the drawing setting.

Abstract: A system and method relate to interleaved video game play associated with a web-based or device-resident program application selected via a client device. Upon execution of the program application, a game server is linked to the client, wherein a first set of executable iterations/portions of the original application are interleaved with a second set of iterations/portions comprising specified gameplay objects programmed to interact with dynamic text objects. At least for the second set, text strings are obtained in association with a first text source. The dynamically applied text objects are generated via a first set of rules associated at least with the selected application. Further based on the obtained text strings, the interleaved gameplay involves interacting with the gameplay objects via a second set of rules associated with the selected program application. The first text source may be an advertisement selected from campaigns associated with an ad server.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for integrating supplemental overlay content within streaming video content that is to be broadcast to viewer devices. The overlay content to include in the streaming video content may be dynamically determined during video streaming and incorporated within individual frames of the video data, such as by a computing device of a user who is broadcasting his play of a video game or other activity, prior to the user's computing device sending those video frames (with embedded overlay content therein) to a streaming platform to be broadcast to potentially many viewers' devices.

Abstract: An example game apparatus selects an operational character that is to be used by a player in a multiplayer game with competition. The game apparatus selects an additional character that is to be added to the operational character from a plurality of candidates for an additional character to be selected. The additional character is associated with an image of the additional character, information of an effect to be given to performance in the game with competition of the operational character to which the additional character is added, and information about a type. The game apparatus generates a selection image including at least an image of the operational character selected by the player and each other user, an image of the additional character selected by the player, and an image of the type of the additional character, for display, during selection of the operational character and the additional character.

Abstract: A program, a control method, and an information processing apparatus capable of improving excitement of a game. An information processing apparatus (including a server device and a terminal device) executing a process of a game including game content for performing a battle using a plurality of game media may store the plurality of game media selected by a user of the game in association with the user, display some game media among the plurality of game media in a field area and proceed with the game content, and perform a process for providing a cooperation effect including changing of a parameter of a first game medium included in some game media when the first game medium satisfies a predetermined condition and a second game medium in a predetermined relationship with the first game medium and not included in some game media is included in the plurality of game media.

Abstract: An example game apparatus executes an opponent information screen process of generating an image of an opponent information screen showing an opponent character and an opponent additional character, and executes a player information screen process of generating an image of a player information screen showing a player character and an additional character selected as an own additional character added to the player character according to an operational input. The image of the opponent information screen contains an opponent character image of the opponent character, an opponent additional character image of the opponent additional character, an own icon image, and an own type icon image. The image of the player information screen contains a player character image of the player character, an own additional character image of the selected own additional character, the own type icon image, an opponent icon image, and an opponent type icon image.

Abstract: [Object] To provide an information processor, an information processing method, and a program that make it possible to provide interaction with characters not only in a game but also outside the game. [Solution] An information processor that performs control to notify a user of a message from a game character involved with the user in a game, through a community service on the basis of registered community service access information of the user.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to enabling access to a game instance through a social network system. A client-side player component facilitates communication between a game instance on the client device and a backend server of a social networking system. The communication information can be stored in or retrieved from a social graph of the social networking system. The game instance can be initialized from a social platform of the social networking system, and the game can be played without leaving a social network application.

Abstract: A computer system, a game loading method thereof and a computer readable storage medium are provided. The computer system includes a first storage, a second storage and a processor. The first storage stores multiple game files of a game. The access rate of the second storage is faster than the first storage. The processor is coupled to the first and second storages. The processor performs the game, stores corresponding game files in the first storage into the second storage according to process of the game, and access the game files stored in the second storage to continue progress of the game. Accordingly, loading time of game scene can be reduced, so as to improve gaming experience.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an amusement ride (1), such as a fairground attraction or an amusement park attraction. The attraction comprises a main carrier (10) rotatable about a first, substantially vertical axis of rotation (R1), a first drive for rotation of the main carrier about the first axis of rotation, at least one passenger carrier (20) which is rotatable about a second, substantially vertical, rotation axis (R2). The passenger carrier is attached to the main carrier at a distance from the first axis of rotation and has a second drive for rotation of the passenger carrier about the second axis of rotation. The passenger carrier is provided with one or more passenger carrier arms with a seat carrier (30) with one or more seats. Each seat carrier is rotatable about a third axis of rotation (R3), which is at an angle of substantially 30 to 70 degrees with respect to the second axis of rotation.

Abstract: An amusement park system in accordance with present embodiments includes a ride vehicle configured to move along a path, an aquatic portion of the path defined by a water flow path, and an aerial portion of the path defined by a track configured to support a bogie. The ride vehicle is configured to freely float and move along the water flow path in response to currents of the water flow path. The ride vehicle is configured to be carried along the track by the bogie.

Abstract: The toy system has a liquid degradable component used to obscure a hidden component that is release or revealed upon application of a liquid on the liquid degradable component. The toy may resemble the blooming of a plant to reveal a doll or figuring for further enjoyment after it is revealed to the user.

Abstract: The toy has a liquid degradable membrane extending over the opening of a hollow containment device. The membrane maintains a compressible component, such as a layer foam, in the device in its compressed state. A structure such as a doll supports the compressed component in the containment device, which may take the form of a plant pot. In a preferred embodiment, the compressed foam will expand through the plane of the membrane when contacted by the liquid after it passes through the membrane. An applicator may be provided to facilitate the application of the liquid to the membrane.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for modifying plant operating conditions for production of a product based on composition measurements associated with a distillation column. A control device may receive one or more composition measurements from a composition measurement device. The measurements may be associated with a distillation column of the plant. Based on the measurements, the control device may determine control instructions, e.g., using a history of control instructions. The plant may, based on the control decisions, interpret and implement the instructions. For example, the fuel flow to a burner or flow rate of a nozzle may be modified.

Abstract: The invention is a system and method for the generation of usable water from atmospheric water vapor for dispersal through water sprinklers.

Abstract: Atmospheric water generators, systems and methods are presented involve user authentication, recording and tracking of water volumes dispensed by respective users over periods of various lengths, controlling component noise level and timing, and cleaning, heating and cooling the collected water more efficiently. The generators may be placed in network communication with other such generators to exchange water availability information therewith, or may communicate with a central server element by way of LAN, Internet, cell tower, peer-to-peer mesh or satellite. Information is conveyed to the user regarding the amount of water they consume from the water generators, and their resulting positive impact on the environment. Water dispensing data may be shared on the users' social media accounts, or used as inputs for competitions or games in order to further engage the user. User authentication may be accomplished by way of biometrics or an RFID/NFC tag embedded in the user's water vessel.

Abstract: An experiment system and method for accurate controlling of macromolecular crystallization process. The system has a platform-equipped horizontal moving slot and channel dedicated backwash module, a droplet adding control module, an observing module, a user observation computer system, and an experimental condition control module. A high-precision movement knob of the x-axis platform and the y-axis platform of the system and the accurate position control of a syringe needle are used to ensure that the macromolecular solution can be added into the correct positions of convex or concave. The crystallization induction period of the target crystal faun is determined by the real-time data of the high-speed microcamera, and the crystal cultivation environment is adjusted in real time. This is simple and easy to operate, high in productivity, can be applied to the conventional experimental replication.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods for the recovery of amines from aqueous mixtures. In particular, the disclosure relates to methods for separating amines from amine-containing aqueous mixtures by adjusting the pH of the aqueous mixture relative to the highest pKa value for the amines.

Abstract: A deep media bed filter is combined with an oil skimmer integrated into the filter, the oil skimmer including an arrangement for collecting oil floating on the water to be filtered in a filter tank. In an unpressurized version of the filter, the level of water to be filtered in the tank is controlled so as to normally not flow over an annular trough inside wall located at the top of the tank. The inside wall of the trough thereby acting as a weir extending around the inner perimeter of the annular trough to be able to receive oil flowing over the weir. When a predetermined oil accumulation atop the water is detected by an interface detector, the water level in the tank is increased sufficiently so that the oil be high enough to pass over the weir and into the annular trough. The collected oil is thereafter drained out of the annular trough as by gravity into a vessel.

Abstract: A separator for separating solids from a fluid including a tray assembly, the tray assembly including a plurality of nested tray units which define a separator axis and are spaced apart from one another along the separator axis, wherein each tray unit includes comprising an inner surface facing the separator axis 16 extending outwards, away from an aperture in the tray unit disposed at the separator axis, wherein the inner surface comprises an inner portion and an outer portion, wherein the inner portion is disposed between the aperture and the outer portion, and wherein the gradient of the outer portion is greater than the gradient of the inner portion.