Abstract: A game apparatus functioning as a non-limiting example information processing apparatus includes a CPU that executes virtual game processing. A player makes a PC act in a place provided in a virtual space, and clears a quest issued by an NPC that the PC encountered. Then, a reward is given to the PC or player. Moreover, by displaying one or more quests issued by one or more NPCs by list, it is possible to clear a quest selected from the list. In this case, a reward is also given to the PC or player.

Abstract: Techniques are described for automatically reducing cheating in an interactive execution environment, such as to perform automated operations to detect and stop use of cheat software in an online game environment, and to restrict subsequent access to the online game environment for users who are identified as using cheat software. The techniques may include using deep learning techniques to train one or more models to classify particular types of gameplay actions as being unauthorized if cheat software use is detected, including to determine a likelihood of whether a separate cheat detection decision system would decide that particular gameplay actions are authorized or not authorized if the additional cheat detection decision system assesses those gameplay actions, and then using the trained model(s) and in some cases the additional cheat detection decision system for the cheat software detection and prevention.

Abstract: A transactional web page for procurement of a downloadable video game may provide for checking of whether a game device meets system specification requirements for play of the downloadable video game. Game devices that do not meet such system specification requirements, but that do meet requirements for play of a streaming version of the video, may be provided an option for play of the streaming version of the video game.

Abstract: A method for processing an artificial intelligence (AI) model for a gaming application. The method includes training the AI model from a plurality of game plays of a scenario of the gaming application using training state data collected from the plurality of game plays of the scenario and associated success criteria of each of the plurality of game plays. The method includes receiving first input state data during a first game play of the scenario. The method includes applying the first input state data to the AI model to generate an output indicating a degree of success for the scenario for the first game play. The method includes performing an analysis of the output based on a predefined objective. The method includes performing an action to achieve the predefined objective based on the output that is analyzed.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to sharing a video game asset associated with a viewer with a player of a video game broadcast. A video stream of gameplay of a video game is received, wherein the video game is being played by a player using a first computing device. The received video stream is broadcast to a second computing device associated with a viewer. Data is received, from the second computing device, indicative of a request to modify a video game asset associated with a second account of the viewer so that the video game asset is available to the player through a first account of the player. The received data is processed to cause the video game asset to be available to the player through the first account.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to adapting assets for a video game based on social media interaction. Instructions are sent to a computing device associated with a social media platform to create a social media post comprising at least one piece of multimedia content relating to a video game, the at least one piece of multimedia content produced by a player of the video game. Data is received from the computing device indicative of one or more indications of user interaction with the social media post. A score is determined for the player based at least in part on the received data indicative of the one or more indications of user interaction relating to the social media post. One or more assets of the video game are adapted for the player based at least in part on the determined score for the player.

Abstract: Technologies for executing a virtual character development application using machine learning are described herein. In typical simulation applications, a user may be enabled to create a virtual character and navigate a virtual world. A typical simulation application may accept inputs from the user, determine actions initiated by the user based on the inputs, determine subsequent outcomes of the user-initiated actions, and mold the simulation according to the outcomes. However, most outcomes may be predetermined and predictable by design. In contrast, some embodiments may include a server configured to execute a virtual character development application in conjunction with one or more client devices. A user may utilize a client device to create and develop a virtual character within the application. The user may be enabled to provide inputs to the virtual character development application, and the artificial component may process the input and extract information associated with the virtual character.

Abstract: A computer game program implements a position information obtaining function of obtaining first position information indicating a first position in a game field and second position information indicating a second position in the game field, a position information updating function of respectively updating the first position information and the second position information to move the first position and the second position in response to an operation input by a player, a position identifying function of determining a third position on a first line in accordance with the second position, the first line being a line that passes through the first position and a predetermined fixed position set in the game field, and a direction determining function of determining a direction in which a predetermined game effect is produced in the game field, in accordance with the first position, the second position, and the third position.

Abstract: A method for an online video game or application service system includes running a video game or application on an application host server at a data center, an uncompressed video stream being produced therefrom. The uncompressed video stream is encoded into compressed video stream, which is then transmitted over the Internet to an output client device of a user. The output client device decompresses the compressed video stream and displays live video on a screen. User control input transmitted from an input client device is delivered to the application host server. The user control input includes game or application commands. The input client device is associated with the user and is separate from the output client device. Responsive to receiving the game or application commands, the application host server generates a new uncompressed video stream.

Abstract: A method for gaming, including receiving from a client device of a user selection of a video recording of game play of a player for a gaming application, and streaming the video recording to the client device. The video recording is associated with a snapshot captured at a first point in the recorded game play. Selection of a jump point in the recorded game play is received from the client device. An instance of the gaming application is initiated based on the snapshot to initiate a jump game play. Input commands used to direct the game play and associated with the snapshot are accessed. Image frames are generated based on the input commands for rendering at the client device, the image frames replaying the game play to the jump point. Input commands from the client device are handled beginning from the jump point for the jump game play.

Abstract: An example virtual reality headset stand includes a base, a stem, and a docking station. The stem, which extends from the base, is angled toward the base. The docking station, which is attached to the stem, is angled away from the stem. The docking station is contoured to hold a virtual reality headset. The docking station includes a lip connected to the stem, a body portion connected to the lip, and a clip connected to the body portion.

Abstract: An indoor zip coaster has a zip coaster rail suspended above ground and forming a closed loop. At least one trolley located is on the rail, with a rider tethered to the trolley by a harness. The rail has plural sections, with each section of the rail including an incline portion and a decline portion. The trolley traverses the respective incline portion of one of the sections before traversing the respective decline portion of the one section. Each of the stations contains a respective incline portion of rail, a ramp for the rider to climb. The decline portion of rail of the next section extends from one station to the next station. By including stations with inclined portions of rail along the zip coaster path, a longer ride can be obtained. In addition, sensors and gates can be provided at the stations to allow a single rider on each rail section, with multiple riders on the overall zip coaster spread among the sections.

Abstract: A motion simulator capable of preventing shaking of a riding part is disclosed.

Abstract: Locomotion-based motion sickness has long been a complaint amongst virtual reality gamers and drone pilots. Traditional head-mounted display experiences require a handheld controller (e.g. thumb stick, touchpad, gamepad, keyboard, etc.) for locomotion. Teleportation compromises immersive presence and smooth navigation leads to sensory imbalances that can cause dizziness and nausea (even when using room-scale sensor systems). Designers have therefore had to choose between comfort and immersion. The invention is a hands-free, body-based navigation technology that puts the participant's body in direct control of movement through virtual space. Participants lean forward to advance in space; lean back to reverse; tip left or right to strafe/sidestep; and rotate to look around. In some embodiments, the more a participant leans, the faster they go.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of remote control technologies, and provides a remote control, including: a body, a first rocker device, a processor, and a signal transmission device. A first joystick component of the first rocker device may move in parallel relative to the body. The processor is connected to the first rocker device, and when the first joystick component moves in parallel relative to the body, the processor generates a remote control instruction, where the remote control instruction is used to control a movable object to move in a horizontal plane of the movable object. The signal transmission device is connected to the processor, and used to receive the remote control instruction generated by the processor, and send the remote control instruction to the movable object.

Abstract: A toy system includes: a toy body including an interface; an extrusion tube including a sidewall that defines an open interior region, the sidewall extends from a first end to a second end, at least one of the first end and the second end is configured to attach to the interface, and the sidewall defines extrusion features that pass through the sidewall; and a plunger configured to move in the interior region and to force a moldable material in the interior region through the extrusion features to form an extruded moldable material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bubble machine, which comprises, a film forming nozzle, a fan and a liquid storage, chamber. The fan is used to make airstream flow to the film forming nozzle. The bubble machine further comprises a film coating body, a rotation driving device and a bubble liquid flow path, the bubble liquid in the liquid storage chamber is capable of flowing to the film forming nozzle through the bubble liquid flow path, the film coating body is driven to rotate by the rotation driving device, and the axis of rotation of the film coating body is located on one side of the film forming nozzle and the film coating body is attached to the surface of the film forming nozzle. The film coating body causes the bubble to form a film on the film forming nozzle during rotation.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for recovering a material by vaporization is disclosed. The method includes providing a heat transfer fluid to a liquid section of a vessel, injecting a material having a first component and a second component into the heat transfer fluid, the first component having a first volatility and the second component having a second volatility greater than the first volatility, circulating the heat transfer fluid from the liquid section to a heat exchanger, heating the heat transfer fluid to a temperature selected to vaporize at least a portion of the second component to a vapor section of the vessel, recovering the vaporized second component from the vapor section of the vessel, and circulating at least a portion of the heat transfer fluid from the from the heat exchanger through the vapor section of the vessel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a distillation system having a distillation vessel configured to hold a mixture to be distilled, a heater configured to heat the distillation vessel to distill the mixture, and a heating vessel enclosing the heater. According to an embodiment, the heating vessel is configured to be purged, and the distillation system has a gas purge system configured to provide purging gas flow into the heating vessel. The purging gas flow prevents flammable gasses from entering the heating vessel and therefore there is no need for the heating vessel or the heater therein to be classified as explosion proof. In some implementations, the heater is an electrical heater in direct contact with the distillation vessel. The direct contact allows more efficient heating compared to an immersion heater, typically used in classified areas, in which there is no such direct contact and heat transfer fluid is required.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to methods and systems for performing online quantitative supercritical fluid extraction. An extraction cell having a known or characterized volume is loaded with a sample matrix including an analyte of interest. The extraction cell is pressurized with extraction conditions to dissolve the analyte from the sample matrix. The dissolved solution is directed from the extraction cell to a sample loop which also has a characterized volume. The dissolved solution is then directed from the sample loop to a chromatography column and subsequently to a detector. The detector output is compared against a calibration curve to determine an amount of the analyte within the sample matrix based on the known volumes of the sample loop and the extraction cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, a method, a computer program and a computer program product for determining one or more buffer composition recipes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and/or device for improving the separation behaviors and performance of aqueous two-phase system (ATPS) for the isolation and/or concentration of one or more target analytes from a sample. In one embodiment, the present method and device comprise ATPS components within a porous material and one or more phase separation behavior modifying agents that improve the separation behavior and performance characteristics of ATPS, including but not limited to the increasing the stability or reducing fluctuations of ATPS thought the adjustment of total volume of a sample solution that undergoes phase separation, volume ratio of the two phases of the ATPS, fluid flow rates, and concentrations of ATPS components.

Abstract: A liquid hydrocarbon fuel containing dissolved oxygen is at least partially deoxygenated with a membrane device comprising a composite hollow fiber membrane that is comprised of an ultra-thin amorphous fluoropolymer layer superimposed on a porous PEEK polymer substrate.

Abstract: A liquid hydrocarbon fuel containing dissolved oxygen is at least partially deoxygenated with a membrane device comprising a composite hollow fiber membrane that is comprised of an ultra-thin amorphous fluoropolymer layer superimposed on a porous PEEK polymer substrate.

Abstract: A multi-phase separation apparatus shapes a fluid stream in a flow shaping line having a plurality of descending, vertically stacked curvilinear loops disposed along a fluid vessel vertical axis, stratifying the fluid stream into a primarily liquid component and a primarily gaseous component. At a point below plurality of loops, the primarily gaseous component is bled off from the primary liquid component. The primarily gaseous component may be introduced into a vortex cluster to further separate liquid entrained in the gaseous component, which separated liquid may then be combined back with the primarily liquid component. The vertically stacked curvilinear loops may be disposed within a fluid vessel to protect and insulate the loops or may be disposed about the exterior of the vessel. The vortex cluster system may be positioned within the vessel and may employ vortex tubes deployed along either a linear flow channel or a spiral flow channel.

Abstract: A device for degassing and/or dehydrating a hydraulic oil includes a flow lance, a flow duct, and a decoupling module. The flow lance includes a restriction site via which the hydraulic oil flows under a high pressure drop. The flow duct is configured as a pipe that is located downstream of the restriction site. The quantity of oil that flows via the restriction site and a throughflow cross section of the restriction site are coordinated to one another such that a cavitation zone or supercavitation zone forms downstream of the restriction site. The flow duct has a significantly larger cross section with respect to the throughflow cross section of the restriction site. For a quiet operation of the device, the flow lance is held in the decoupling module via which the flow lance is configured to be fastened in a vibration-decoupled manner to a tank.

Abstract: A quick release pool skimmer basket apparatus includes an adjustable attachment apparatus, a basket having a sidewall, a filter element coupled to the sidewall to move between an open position and a closed position, and a handle extending upwardly from the basket. A trigger in the handle is operatively coupled to the filter element to hold the filter element in the closed position. Activation of the trigger releases the bottom from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A filter device is formed by installing an orifice member to the fluid passage of a filter body and avoids being functionally impaired by residue such as shavings generated during the installing of the orifice member. A filter device is provided with a filter body that has a fluid passage; and an orifice member that is installed in the fluid passage. The orifice member is provided with a body that has an orifice, a first flange that is press-fitted into the large-diameter part of the fluid passage, and a second flange that forms a closed trap space between itself and the first flange. A knurling is provided to the outer peripheral surface of the first flange. A knurling is provided to the outer peripheral surface of the first flange. Shavings formed during the installing of the orifice member to the filter body are captured in the trap space.

Abstract: A method of air scouring an immersed membrane is described in this specification. The method comprises a step of adjusting one or more aeration parameters during a permeation cycle, or between a permeation cycle and a back pulse or relaxation cycle, or between successive cycles. The method may be used with a gas delivery device described in this specification in which a supply of gas is provided to a manifold with multiple ports connected to multiple conduits. The method may further comprise bringing a flow of pressurized gas into a tank to near or below the bottom of a membrane module. At about this elevation, the flow of pressurized gas is split into multiple flows of pressurized gas. Each of the multiple flows of pressurized gas is directed to a different lateral position and then released as bubbles.

Abstract: A filter device may include a filter housing and a ring filter element arranged upright in the filter housing in an installed state. The ring filter element may include an upper end disc, a lower end disc, and at least two projecting pins, each of which in the installed state may engage in an associated draining passage. One of the connecting pins may be arranged offset relative to another of the connecting pins by at least 120° in a circumferential direction of the ring filter element.

Abstract: A filter system for filtering fluid has a filter housing with inlet socket and outlet socket for fluid. A central tube with radially open region over a portion of its axial length is arranged in the filter housing in flow communication with the outlet socket in an operating state. Within the central tube, a secondary element is arranged slidably between first and second operating positions. A filter element, separating a raw fluid side from a clean fluid side, has a filter bellows with a first end plate at a first end face and a second end plate at a second end face. The end plates have central openings for receiving the central tube in the filter element interior. In the first operating position, the secondary element opens a fluid path through the radially open region of the central tube and closes the fluid path in the second operating position.

Abstract: A filter assembly for fluid filtration having a push-activated lock and release mechanism. A push filter design activates a filter key lock upon insertion and extraction, where the filter key may be used simultaneously as a lock and as an identifier for particular filter attributes. The filter housing assembly may be attached to, and removed from, a filter base by a push-actuated release. Upon insertion, the filter key shifts the filter lock longitudinally to receive interlocking segments. Upon extraction, the same axial push shifts the filter lock further to align the interlocking fingers within gaps that allow for easy extraction. The specific key lock design allows a user to identify and match certain filter configurations received by the mechanical support, and reject other filter configurations.

Abstract: A pipeline strainer is provided having a cavity, a screen assembly disposed in the cavity, the screen assembly having an open first end and an open second end and a screen axis extending from the open first end to the open second end, a fluid inlet arranged at the open first end of the screen assembly, such that the fluid inlet is open to an interior of the screen assembly, a fluid outlet adjacent the open first end of the screen assembly. The fluid outlet is open to a straining surface of the screen assembly. A fluid axis extends from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet where the fluid axis crosses the screen axis at or near the fluid inlet.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a liquid filter assembly. The filter assembly includes a filter and a drain pin coupled to a lower support plate of the filter. The Drain pin includes a body, a grip, a seal member, and a fixing block structured and arranged to secure the drain pin to the filter. According to an implementation, the lower support plate has a receiving groove, and the fixing block is coupled to the receiving groove for securing the drain pin to the filter.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filter cartridge connecting structure for a water purifier, including: a plurality of connectors; and a plurality of filter cartridges each having a mounting part and a groove formed on the mounting part, wherein each connector includes: an upper body having a water inlet port, a water inlet pipe, a filter cartridge insertion pipe, a water outlet port, and a finishing cap; a lower body having a tunnel-shaped guide part, an operating hole, operating grooves, and slant projections; and a detachable member having a front surface guided to the guide part of the lower body and one side movable forward and backward on the operating hole in such a manner as to supportedly lock the groove of the mounting part of the filter cartridge guided under the lower body thereonto.

Abstract: A cyclone type receiver can be used in a pneumatic conveyor system for accurately delivering a wide variety of particulate materials. A receiver may include a cylindrical body configured to hold a filter. The top end of the cylindrical body may include an air inlet for receiving a ducted air stream filled with a particulate material, and may be configured to convey the ducted air stream helically toward a conical section attached to the cylindrical section. The conical section may be configured to route the ducted air in a helical manner to remove the particulate material from the ducted air. In such a configuration, the filter and the conical section may remove particulate material, thereby preferably increasing the transfer accuracy of the system and reducing the footprint of a traditional pneumatic conveyor system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for sterilization are presented. An exemplary embodiment includes a sterilizing cabinet assembly. The sterilizing cabinet includes a cabinet having an access port, a door connected to the cabinet, the door moveable between an open position permitting passage through the access port to an interior of the cabinet and a closed position precluding passage through the access port. The sterilizing cabinet assembly also includes at least one of the cabinet and the door having a vent port. The sterilizing cabinet has a primary filter overlying the vent port and forming a sealed interface with an adjacent portion of the one of the cabinet and the door and a secondary filter overlying at least a portion of the primary filter.

Abstract: A filter system can include a replaceable filter cartridge having a spinner element structured to swirl a mixed flow of compressible fluid and oil, as well as an end cap used to enclose an open interior of a filter media of the filter cartridge. The filter cartridge can be configured to interface with and be supported by a mesh holder. A housing can be attached over the filter cartridge to enclose the system and create a flow path for a mixed flow of compressible fluid and oil. The replaceable filter cartridge can be constructed of materials suitable for disposal in a waste incineration process. The mesh holder can be inserted on a combo-block and secured in place by a compression fitting. A stand pipe can extend into the interior of the filter media and be coupled with a central passage of the mesh holder.

Abstract: A filter includes filter media and defines an inner plenum. The inner plenum has a cross-sectional dimension extending crosswise of the filter. The cross-sectional dimension decreases from adjacent the upstream side toward to downstream wall to a location disposed intermediate the upstream side and the downstream wall. The cross-sectional dimension of the inner plenum increases from adjacent the intermediate location toward the downstream wall.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exhaust module for exhausting an exhaust from at least one wafer baking apparatus having an exhaust port. The exhaust module includes at least one pipeline, a heating unit, a solvent dispensing unit, and a filtering unit. The at least one pipeline is connected to the exhaust port of the wafer baking apparatus and configured to exhaust the exhaust gas from the wafer baking apparatus. The heating unit is connected to the pipeline and configured to heat the exhaust gas. The solvent dispensing unit is connected to the heating unit and configured to dispense a solvent to cool and dissolve the exhaust gas. The filtering unit is connected to the solvent dispensing unit and configured to filter the solvent.

Abstract: An inner case being substantially cylindrical and being covered at an upper end is provided to cover a heater being substantially rod-shaped. A float being substantially plate-shaped and having substantially the same inner diameter as an inner diameter of the inner case is provided movably in the vertical direction in the inner case, and in the float, a hole through which the heater is inserted is formed. Gas is enclosed in a space surrounded by the inner case and the float. The length in the vertical direction of the inner case is smaller than the length in the vertical direction of the heater. In addition, when the float is positioned at a lower end of the inner case, a gap exists between the float and a bottom surface of a filter case.

Abstract: A filter cartridge arrangement for use in air cleaners is provided. The filter cartridge arrangement includes a media pack including a plurality of inlet flutes and outlet flutes extending between first and second opposite flow faces and formed from an arrangement of facing sheet secured to corrugated sheet. An example cartridge includes a preform secured to the media pack. In some forms, the preform includes an arrangement extending over one of the flow faces.

Abstract: An active wet scrubbing filtration system for decontamination of a gas stream comprises components including one or more of: a) a vortexing apparatus which induces a contaminant-bearing gas into a helical flow; b) an initial scrubbing fluid spray section configured so as to project a spray of scrubbing fluid into the contaminant-bearing gas stream; c) an absorption structure; d) a condenser; and e) first and second scrubbing fluid decontamination systems that may be engaged or disengaged independently of each other. In some embodiments, the worksite comprises a clean room or one or more a semiconductor processing tools, which may include photolithography tools or photolithography tool clusters. In some embodiments, the active wet scrubbing filtration system may be useful in cleaning and recycling air or other process gasses for use in clean rooms or semiconductor processing tools.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to the design of a preconcentrator system for preconcentrating air samples. This preconcentrator system includes a plurality of preconcentrators that preconcentrate the air samples prior to chemical analysis, and a delivery structure comprising a manifold that selectively routes a sample airflow to the plurality of concentrators so that the plurality of preconcentrators receive a sample airflow concurrently or individually.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus are provided for modulating fluid flow in a cyclical swing adsorption system that includes multiple adsorption bed vessels that are in fluid communication. When opening a valve to transition an adsorption bed vessel into a blowdown stage or a re-pressurization stage of a cyclical swing adsorption process, the valve is partially lifted from a closed position prior to being fully lifted. The valve includes a flow restriction aid positioned to restrict flow through the valve when the valve is in the partially lifted position.

Abstract: A system and method for the reduction of NOx and CO contaminants using an ion-exchange resin media having lower-valency ions of the transitional metal elements, such as ferrous ions, cuprous ions and/or manganese ions, such that gases containing NOx and/or CO contaminants may be passed over the media so that the contaminants are absorbed by the lower-valency ions of the transitional metal elements, the media configured so that it can be regenerated to remove the NOx and/or CO contaminants. Regeneration includes exposing the media to a heated stream of hydrogen gas or exposing the media to hydrogen ions in an electrochemical cell.

Abstract: A plurality of membrane elements are arranged in series within a pressure vessel in which at least two of the elements exhibit different permeances or selectivities for a gas or gas pair respectively.

Abstract: A plurality of membrane elements are arranged in series within a pressure vessel in which at least two of the elements exhibit different permeances or selectivities for a gas or gas pair respectively.

Abstract: A method of separating fluidic water from impure fluids is disclosed. The impure fluids comprising fluidic water and one or more substances having a kinetic diameter similar to that of water molecules. The kinetic diameter of the one or more substances is at most 50% and preferably 33% greater than that of the water molecules. The method comprises applying to a first side of a carbon nanomembrane the impure fluid; and collecting from the opposite of the carbon nanomembrane the fluidic water. The method can be used in filter applications.

Abstract: Described are bulk process gas purification systems and related methods, including systems that are adapted to use a volume of gas at an exterior surface of a vessel, e.g., a flow of the gas, to control a temperature of the vessel interior during a recharging step, during a cooling step that follows a recharging step, or both.