Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a game strategy guide is provided. The method includes calculating a score associated with an achievement of a game goal based on current state information of a game character of a user, providing a user terminal of the user with a game strategy guide interface including information associated with the calculated score, receiving change information of the current state information from the user terminal, recalculating the score based on the received change information, and transmitting information associated with the recalculated score to the user terminal.

Abstract: A rhythm-based video game (“game”) is disclosed. In the game, a player slashes blocks representing musical beats using a pair of energy blades resembling a lightsaber. A gaming console renders multiple digital objects, e.g., digital blocks, digital mines and digital obstacles, that are approaching a player in a virtual space. The gaming console also renders a digital representation of an instrument, e.g., a lightsaber (“digital saber”), using which the player slashes, cuts or otherwise interacts with the digital blocks to cause a digital collision between the digital saber and the digital blocks. The player can score by slashing the digital blocks, not hitting the digital mines and avoiding the digital obstacles. The game presents the player with a stream of approaching digital objects in synchronization with music, e.g., a song's beats, being played in the game. The pace at which the digital blocks approach the player increases with the beats.

Abstract: The present invention allows a processing load for carrying out matching of a plurality of users who satisfy a predetermined condition with each other to be reduced. The user is arranged for every attribute to carry out the matching. The plurality of users thus matched is allowed to play content together. Users with different attributes may alternately stand in a line in which the users are arranged. Further, the users are arranged by inputting a play request for content. Only selection of a condition of the content may be sufficient for the play request.

Abstract: A game management system that retrieves a delay time of each of a plurality of user devices playing a game; stores the delay times retrieved from each of the plurality of user devices; and transmits an instruction to synchronize game progress to each of the user devices, the instruction including an offset time determined based on a maximum value of the stored delay times.

Abstract: A server apparatus for providing a game using game media to a user over a network may include a storage unit, an identifier obtaining unit, and a game content output unit. The storage unit may store identifiers and game media in association with each other. The identifier obtaining unit may obtain, from a terminal apparatus, an identifier selected through a user operation. The game content output unit may obtain a game content associated with the identifier obtained by the identifier obtaining unit and may output the game content to the terminal apparatus. The game content may not be identifiable using the identifier.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system for automated generation and/or execution of an interactive content object having content related to a video game application. In some implementations, the interactive content object may comprise interactive digital content that may be distributed to and/or executed on one or more computer system gaming platforms and/or other interactive media devices. Interactive content objects may be configured such that they may be included in the video game application and/or executed by the video game application. Interactive content objects may also be configured as standalone products. Interactive content objects may be configured such that they may be remotely patched and/or updated without updating the video game application. In some implementations, the interactive content object may comprise one or more of an instruction manual, a strategy guidebook, a cheat book, a mini-game, episodic content, and/or other applications.

Abstract: Technology is described for surfacing in-game durational information to a player by way of a durational information platform. In a method embodiment, an operation processes a game data of a player for determining a game course the player is to take between a current state and a subsequent state within the game. The method also includes an operation for identifying a plurality of sequential segments within the game course for completion by the player and an operation for processing game telemetry of the player for determining effectiveness metrics of the player. The method further includes operations for calculating an estimated time for completion of the game course and for generating a recommendation for communication to a device of the player including the estimated time for completion.

Abstract: Goods available to be obtained for use by a game character in a video game are displayed in stacks of icons indicative of the goods. The icons may be stacked such that goods of greater immediate use to the game character are higher in the stacks.

Abstract: An offensive object and a defensive object are disposed in a field according to a first user's operation, and a display device is caused to display a portion of the field including the disposed offensive and defensive objects. A second user's defensive object disposed according to the second user's operation, and the offensive object disposed by the first user, are disposed in a field, and a battle process between the first user's offensive object and the second user's defensive object is performed according to the first user's operation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the systems and methods described herein provide an editor hub that can host a virtual environment and allow multiple game developer systems to connect to. The editor hub can manage all change requests by connected game developers and execute the change requests into the runtime version of the data. The connected game developers can receive the same cached build results from the build pipeline, which can allow for simultaneous updates for a plurality of game developers working together on the same virtual content.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and apparatus for virtual walking, which relates to the field of games. In the present disclosure, geometric-shape attribute parameters of a physical area in which a user walks may be acquired. Then, a plurality of virtual areas each matching the geometric-shape attribute parameters may be obtained in a virtual scene. Further, when the user walks to a corner of a physical area, a target virtual area is selected from the plurality of virtual areas and a virtual person corresponding to the user may be transferred from a current virtual area to the target virtual area. The current virtual area may be a virtual area among the plurality of virtual areas corresponding to the user's current walking status. Therefore, the method and apparatus for virtual walking in the present disclosure enable infinite virtual spaces within the confines of limited physical spaces without visual deviation.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to altering a probability of fulfilling a game objective in a game space. The game objective may be associated with a set of potential reward items, the set of potential reward items including a first item. Probabilities of the first item from the set of potential reward items being provided to individual users as a reward for completing the game objective may be determined based on the rates of usage of the game space by the user. The probability of the first user being provided with the first item as a reward for completing the game objective may be determined based on the rate of usage of the game space by the first user.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system and method for controlling mobile gaming on a vessel may have a plurality of mobile gaming devices, a location server operable to track a device position of each of the plurality of mobile gaming devices and track a vessel position of the vessel, and a mobile gaming management server configured to communicate with the location server and a gaming server, the mobile gaming management server operable to individually control whether each of the plurality of mobile gaming devices is permitted to play a game of chance based on the device position and the vessel position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming systems and, in particular, to creating an impersonal player identification (ID) using biometric information obtained from a player in a gaming facility. In one example, a player is scanned at a gaming device and an impersonal player ID and gaming account is generated for the user without requiring identity information about the player other than the biometric information for the player. The impersonal player ID associates stored gaming history, award information, and offers for the player. As the player moves within the gaming facility, the player can access various functions of gaming devices by entering a biometric feature scanning zone. Aspects of the present disclosure allow player to securely redeem issued tickets/vouchers as well as interact with gaming devices without the need to carry tracking cards, fobs, or other physical tokens.

Abstract: A method includes logging, at a processor, user-performed actions in a computer-generated interactive environment. The method also includes determining statistics of the user-performed actions. The statistics indicate at least a frequency of each particular type of user-performed action and a sequential order of the user-performed actions. The method further includes accessing a data structure that includes a plurality of nodes. Each node of the plurality of nodes corresponds to a choice presented within the computer-generated interactive environment. The method also includes linking different nodes of the plurality of nodes based on the statistics to generate sequential action data and applying a set of rules to at least a portion of the statistics to generate character profile data. The method further includes generating a recap of the user-performed actions based on the sequential action data and the character profile data.

Abstract: An information processing device includes a receiving section configured to receive an input of a usage purpose of the information processing device from a user, an identifying section configured to identify a procedure including one or more steps necessary for realizing the usage purpose, a first screen generating section configured to generate an operating screen for completing one step in the identified procedure, and a second screen generating section configured to generate an information screen including information regarding the identified procedure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using an interactive television program guide application to access fantasy sports contests are presented. In some embodiments of the present invention, the interactive television program guide application may display information indicating to a user that one or more programs is related to a fantasy sports contest. In some embodiments of the present invention, the application may provide to the user a schedule of programs related to one or more fantasy sports contests in which the user participates. The application may provide additional features to fantasy sports contestants including automatic recording of programs related to a user's fantasy sports contest, playback of highlight video clips for events that affect a user's fantasy sports contest standing, and targeted advertisements for fantasy sports contests.

Abstract: A starting location for the mini-game is chosen in the legacy game state. A snapshot is generated of that location. Once the snapshot is taken, trigger events are identified. Triggers corresponding to the trigger events are identified. A mini-game script is generated using the snapshot and triggers. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A visitor compartment equipped with a system of screens, an audio system, a lighting system, a controller, a control console, a video monitoring system and a payment system, the compartment is made in the form of an elevator car having sliding doors and connected to a pneumatic cylinder and compressor for moving, a wall or walls, the ceiling has cells with animatronic objects connected to movement mechanisms and moving panels, the car is equipped with a water-spray device, a device for the supply of directed air flows, a photo camera and/or video camera, a safety and emergency stop system of the amusement ride. The elevator car is equipped with a steam generator and/or smoke machine, a forced air ventilation system, a soap bubble generator, a spark generator. The system of screens is equipped with a holographic projector.

Abstract: A toy (1000) includes a toy body (100) and an accessory (200). The toy body (100) includes an accessory locking member (4) which cooperates with or is separated from the accessory (200) to position or eject the accessory (200). The accessory (200) is provided with a first clamping part (204) configured to clamp a toy disc (300).

Abstract: A customizable, stackable, modular construction system having interconnected panels coupled mechanically using compatible coupling elements to assemble three-dimensional structures. Includes optional architectural components and electrical components. Electrical components are coupled with electrical wiring to a power source which is compatible with other electronic components such as Bluetooth enabled devices for remote control, light source, fans, electronic sensors, buzzers, photovoltaic panels, motors and batteries, amongst others. Architectural components, accessories and themed construction panels built from a variety of materials are coupled to create a modular construction that embodies different structural shapes and resembles a variety of architectural styles or scenes customized per the builder's preference.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to an interlocking brick design suitable for manufacturing with a 3D printer or other type of additive manufacturing. In one embodiment, a top cone having a slightly increasing diameter is formed on a top surface of an interlocking brick or other part. Another embodiment uses a bottom cylinder with notches formed on a bottom surface. The notches define flexible tabs which can have a thinner wall thickness than the cylinder. A design may use either or both of the top cone and bottom cylinder designs.

Abstract: A levitating ball assembly for soothing anxiety in a user includes a cage that can be gripped by a user. A plurality of magnets is each coupled to the cage. A ball is movably positioned in the cage such that the ball freely moves within the cage. The ball is comprised of a magnetized material and the ball has a magnetic polarity that is opposite of a magnetic polarity of each of the magnets. Thus, the ball is levitated in the cage to be manipulated by the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bubble machine, comprising a housing, a film forming device in the housing, an air supply device, and a cavity. The film forming device comprises at least one film forming unit, the cavity is provided with at least one air supply channel, an air inlet end of the air supply channel is close to the air supply device, an air outlet end of the air supply channel is close to the film forming unit, an air flow generated by the air supply device flows through the air supply channel to the film forming unit, and the air flow flows through the air supply channel and forms a laminar air flow. The amount and size of bubbles generated by the bubble machine according to the present invention are more uniform.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous recovery method of (meth)acrylic acid and an apparatus for use in the recovery method. A continuous recovery method of (meth)acrylic acid according to the present invention can ensure a high recovery rate of (meth)acrylic acid through a solvent recovering process in addition to enabling the stable recovery of (meth)acrylic acid and the operation of continuous processes.

Abstract: Techniques are described for accelerating thermal equilibrium in a chromatographic column. An apparatus comprises a chromatography column, and a plurality of temperature control units in thermal contact with the chromatography column. A method of performing liquid chromatography comprises setting an inlet of a chromatography column to a first temperature using a first temperature control unit in thermal contact with said inlet, setting an outlet of the chromatography column to a second temperature using a second temperature control unit in thermal contact with the outlet, wherein the first temperature is less than the second temperature; and injecting a sample into a liquid stream that flows through the chromatography column after the inlet is set at the first temperature and the outlet is at the second temperature.

Abstract: An apparatus for performing liquid chromatography includes a chromatography column, and an insulating member surrounding the chromatography column wherein the insulating member is formed from a vacuum chamber surrounding the chromatography column. Another apparatus for performing liquid chromatography includes a chromatography column, and an insulating member surrounding the chromatography column, wherein the insulating member includes aerogel. Also described is a method of insulating a chromatography column comprising forming a jacket surrounding the chromatography column, and creating a vacuum chamber in an area between the jacket and the chromatography column.

Abstract: A subsea multiphase fluid separation system has a gas separator for separating gas from a well stream containing oil. A water separation stage downstream of the gas separator has at least one dual pipe separator for separating water from the oil of the wellstream. A water treatment system for cleaning oil from water is produced by the water separation stage. On an oil outlet path, downstream of the or each dual pipe separator, there is an electrocoalescer and at least one second separator in series.

Abstract: Separation apparatuses for the separation of a mixture of two fluids, such as a water-in-oil emulsion, via electrocoalescence, are provided. A separation apparatus may include a series of flow conditioners each having a different permittivity, such that the flow conditioner having a permittivity that is similar or equal to the permittivity of the flowing medium is selected. Another separation apparatus may include a flow conditioner having a frequency-dependent permittivity, such that the frequency of the electric field generated is selected so that the permittivity of the flow conditioner is as similar as possible to or equal to the permittivity of the flowing medium. Another separation apparatus may include a replaceable flow conditioner that may be replaced with a flow conditioner having a permittivity that is as similar to or equal to the permittivity of the flowing medium.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for improving water quality, said device comprising: an inlet for inflow of liquid into the device; a hydraulic circuit for receiving liquid from the inlet, the hydraulic circuit comprising at least a first tank and a second tank, wherein the first tank is upstream of the second tank and wherein one of said first and second tanks is nested within the other of said first and second tanks; an outlet at a downstream end of the hydraulic circuit for discharge of liquid from the device; one or more contaminant separation elements in the hydraulic circuit for separation of contaminants from liquid passing therethrough using at least one of: gravitational separation; sized-based filtration; chemical separation; magnetic separation; electrolytic separation; and adsorption or attraction-based separation, wherein the first tank is a settlement tank for gravitational settlement of contaminants from the liquid.

Abstract: This disclosure describes methods to separate solids from liquids in a production facility. A process separates components in the process stream by applying non-condensable media to create density differences and then using a mechanical device to separate the solids from the liquids based on the density difference. The process produces the liquids and solids, which may be further processed to create valuable animal feed products.

Abstract: A method and/or a system filters particles using a screen with modular segments installed into a frame. The frame has a perimeter structure and an orthogonal array of support members. The segments have a segment perimeter frame, an orthogonal array of ribs and a mesh stretched across the segment. When the mesh of the segments is damaged, the damaged segment is removed from the frame and a replacement segment is installed.

Abstract: A drop-in filter element assembly with axial staged treatment includes a proximal endcap configured to be positioned within a filter housing adjacent the inlet flow through the filter element, first filter media extending from the proximal endcap and configured to treat the fluid flowing therethrough, an intermediate endcap unit coupled to the first filter media and spaced from the proximal endcap, second filter media extending from the intermediate endcap unit and configured to treat the fluid flowing therethrough, wherein the second filter media is a distinct type of media from the first filter media, and a distal endcap configured to be positioned within the filter housing adjacent the outlet flow through the filter element and coupled to the second filter media and spaced from the intermediate endcap unit, wherein the first and second filter media provide axially staged treatment to the fluid.

Abstract: A non-powered drain pump screen device is disposed in a river, a stream, a waterway, or a place in which a significant amount soil is carried by a water flow. Upper and lower impellers are provided with upper and lower blades. The lower blades prevent reentry of impurities while rotating due to resistance to a flow of fluid in a non-powered manner. The upper impellers are rotated in a non-powered manner, so that the upper blades filter impurities. The non-powered drain pump screen device is disposed in a waterway to remove impurities at low maintenance costs.

Abstract: Certain configurations are provided of a particle filter that can be used with a vacuum pump. In some examples, the particle filter is configured to remove particles in a fluid stream prior to the fluid stream being provided to an inlet of the vacuum pump. In some instances, the particle filter may remove the particles without using any filtration media. The particle filter may be designed to permit emptying or removal of filtered particles without breaking a vacuum.

Abstract: A filter plug assembly comprises a base having a first base surface with at least one base surface channel, the base surface channel including a flow cavity opening of a flow cavity extending through the base to a second base surface, the base surface channel further including an instrument cavity opening of an instrument cavity extending through the base to the second base surface. The assembly may further include a filter retaining piece, a filter fastener for releasably securing the filter retaining piece to the base while holding the filter between the filter retaining piece and the base forming a filter plug sub-assembly, and an extraction vessel fastener such that an instrument connected to the instrument cavity may sense a condition of a process fluid or mixture within the filter plug sub-assembly without contacting a source material within the extraction vessel.

Abstract: A strainer (101) for use in fluid piping. The strainer (101) comprises a body (102) for connection to a fluid piping inflow conduit (201) and to a fluid piping outflow conduit (202). The body (102) defines an interior chamber (103), a fluid inlet port (104) and a fluid outlet port (105). The body (102) defines a fluid flow path (106) between the fluid inlet port (104) and the fluid outlet port (105) that extends through the interior chamber (103). The strainer (101) comprises a screen collector (107) that is removably locatable in the body (102), within the fluid flow path (106). The strainer (101) further comprises a permanent magnet collector (102) that is removably locatable in the body (102). The strainer (101) may be used in fluid circuit piping of a heating or a cooling system.

Abstract: Systems and methods determine a filter efficiency of a fluid filter. A characteristic of fluid flow of a fluid is monitored at a first point and at a second point on a flow path of a fluid filter. A particle absorption level of the fluid filter is determined that is a difference in the characteristic of the fluid flow at the first point and the second point. The particle absorption level of the fluid filter is at a particle absorption saturation level based on the difference in the characteristic of the fluid flow at the first point and the second point. The particle absorption saturation level is an indicator that the particles retained by the fluid filter is decreased and replacement of the fluid filter is required to increase the particles retained by the fluid filter to be above the particle absorption saturation level.

Abstract: An adapter is provided for fluidly coupling a hose to a housing of a filter assembly having a drain body connected to the housing. The adapter has a retaining cap that is disposed about a central axis and is configured to couple with the drain body. A hose barb body is disposed rotatably about the central axis. The hose barb body has a tapered portion that is configured to receive at least a portion of the drain body therein, and a cylindrical portion that extends from the tapered portion. The cylindrical portion is configured to allow selective coupling of a hose thereon. A retaining collar is disposed about the central axis and has a shoulder that is configured to bear the hose barb body thereon. Multiple resilient tabs upstanding from the shoulder have ends laterally extending away from the central axis for engaging with the retaining cap.

Abstract: A waterway plate assembly (100) for a water purifier and a water purifier having the same are provided. The waterway plate assembly (100) includes a waterway plate main body (10). The waterway plate main body (10) has a first end and a second end along a length direction of the waterway plate main body (10). The first end is provided with a filter cartridge interface (111) and the second end is provided with an electric element interface (112). With the waterway plate assembly (100) for the water purifier according to embodiments of the present disclosure, a separation of water and electricity is realized, and a short-circuited risk for the electric element during the replacement of the filter cartridge or a leakage of the filter cartridge interface is reduced.

Abstract: A water filter assembly includes a filter cartridge, a Wi-Fi module, and a valve attached to a water filter housing. The water filter housing includes a base portion with a number of retention tab receivers that engage retention tabs that are inserted into retention tab openings in an exterior surface of the refrigerator.

Abstract: A water purifying filter has a cylindrical inner housing to receive a filter therein, and an outer housing to receive the inner housing. The inner housing and the outer housing are spaced apart from each other to form an insulation space configured to suppress heat transfer and to reduce the filter freezing inside the inner housing.

Abstract: Articles and methods relating to filter media are generally provided. In some embodiments, a filter media has an irregular surface structure. For instance, the filter media may comprise a plurality of peaks that are irregular in one or more ways. A ratio of a peak height standard deviation to an average peak height may be greater than or equal to 0.05, and/or a ratio of a peak spacing standard deviation to an average peak spacing may be greater than or equal to 0.08. In some embodiments, a filter media comprises a non-woven fiber web having a layer thickness of greater than 0.3 mm and/or a stiffness of less than or equal to 100 mg.

Abstract: The spunbond non-woven fabric for a filter includes a composite polyester fiber containing a low melting point polyester arranged in the vicinity of a high melting point polyester, the low melting point polyester having a melting point 10 to 140° C. lower than the melting point of the high melting point polyester, the spunbond non-woven fabric having a surface layer and a back layer, the composite polyester fiber having a single fiber fineness of not less than 1 dtex and less than 3 dtex at the surface layer and said composite polyester fiber having a single fiber fineness of not less than 3 dtex and not more than 5 dtex at the back layer, and the spunbond non-woven fabric having a basis weight of 130 to 300 g/m2. A spunbond non-woven fabric for a filter having high rigidity and air permeability as well as excellent dust brush-off performance is provided.

Abstract: A filter medium according includes a matrix including a first portion comprising a first material defining a plurality of spaces lacking the first material, and a second portion comprising a second material disposed in the plurality of spaces at least partially filling the spaces. The second material has a water solubility equal to or less than 30 mass parts of water necessary to dissolve 1 mass part of the second material and the first material has a water solubility greater than 30 mass parts of water necessary to dissolve 1 mass part of the first material.

Abstract: A filter housing assembly includes a base plate, an adapter block, and a shroud. The base plate may be permanently installed in a fluid-conveying system of conduits. A filter member is secured to a filter-receiving formation such as a pipe nipple extending from the adapter block and the shroud is secured to the adapter block to cover and seal the filter member. The adapter block is releasably secured to the base plate. The arrangement facilitates insertion and removal of the filter housing assembly into and out of the fluid-conveying system of conduits by converting multiple junction points into a single junction point, at which a subassembly consisting of just the shroud and the adapter block are connected into the system.

Abstract: A framed air filter that includes air filter media and a frame with four frame portions. At least one frame portion includes an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall that meet at a sidewall junction. The sidewall junction extends along a score line that includes at least one cut-scored segment and one crush-scored segment.

Abstract: A low-profile, large diameter, oval shaped, modular, inside out flow in-tank filter assembly includes at least one filter element having spaced first and second identical endcaps each with a central opening there through and filter media extending between the endcaps. The filter assembly includes a tank bushing coupled to the central opening of one endcap of at least one filter element on one end of the assembly, wherein the tank bushing is configured to mount the inside out flow in-tank filter assembly to a return line within a reservoir. The filter assembly includes a bypass valve coupled to the central opening of one endcap of at least one filter element on one end of the assembly, wherein the bypass valve is configured to allow flow to selectively bypass the filter media of each filter element. Further, each endcap includes a universal alignment and coupling structure around the central opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer film for air purification and a method for manufacturing the same and, more particularly, to a multilayer film for air purification having a thin and uniform shape, thereby exhibiting a high degree of utility as a mask and an air purification filter, as well as having an excellent air purification function, and a method for manufacturing the same. The objective of the present invention is to provide a multilayer film for air purification and a method for manufacturing the multilayer film for air purification, which comprises yellow ocher-activated carbon composite particles capable of removing fine dust, bacteria, odor, VOC, etc. present in the air.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a new quick-connect, bayonet-type coupling arrangement for use with connecting a filter cartridge or element to a fluid-consuming machine. Advantageously, the features of the coupling arrangement can be provided while simultaneously maintaining backward compatibility with screw-thread based systems by modifying the screw thread on the end cap so as to include judicially arranged non-interfering segments. Accordingly, the disclosed fluid filter elements can not only be installed on systems according to the present disclosure but also on prior-art systems presenting a thread-based connector.