Abstract: The present disclosure includes a method for generating simulated previews of dynamic virtual cameras, the method comprising receiving virtual camera descriptor data, receiving object tracking data, generating virtual camera behavior data based on the virtual camera descriptor data and the object tracking data, the virtual camera behavioral data corresponding to virtual camera parameters for rendering a view, and generating a simulated preview based on the object tracking data and the virtual camera behavioral data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing customized camera views and customized objects within virtualized environments are provided herein. In one embodiment a method includes detecting a gameplay event of interest within a virtual gaming environment and displaying a customized camera view of the gameplay event of interest based on user input receiving during traversal of a projectile from a weapon to a target. The customized camera view has a focal point of the projectile. In some embodiments the projectile has a virtual wrapper that can include a user-provided image.

Abstract: A competitive game based character development system is disclosed. The system comprises, generally, a proprietary software, having a user interface on a computer or a mobile device, and which may be used to facilitate the playing of a game and the earning of reward points to develop a player's character. The system may comprise a plurality of user types, and may further associate a plurality of user settings with each of such user types. In one embodiment the system may comprise a trivia game related to hip hop trivia, and through which a player may earn rewards that can be used to purchase accessories from the game's store. These accessories may then be used to improve and develop the player's character, who may be a member of the hip hop industry.

Abstract: Operation data is acquired from either a first type of controller having a plurality of operation sections or a second type of controller having fewer operation sections, and a game process is performed. When the first type of controller is used for game operation, a selection item is switched in a forward direction for a plurality of items arranged in a predetermined order, in accordance with an operation on a first operation section, and the selection item is switched in a reverse direction in accordance with an operation on a second operation section. In addition, when the second type of controller is used for game operation, the selection item is switched in the forward direction in accordance with an operation on a third operation section of the second type of controller. Then, a UI image including these items is generated.

Abstract: A processing method and apparatus for a virtual resource in a game scene are provided. The method includes: according to a current position of a virtual character in a game scene, determining a region where the virtual character is located, loading a corresponding virtual resource in the game scene according to the range of the region, and updating the state of the virtual resource in the game scene in a unit of the region, thereby effectively reducing the resource consumption and greatly reducing the pressure of data processing.

Abstract: An online gaming system verifying data integrity has a server hosting an online game. At least one gaming simulator is wirelessly coupled to the server. Data integrity circuitry is coupled to the server and the at least one gaming simulator. The data integrity circuitry ensures that sensory data inputs from the at least one gaming simulator are free from intentional manipulation.

Abstract: A simulation system including a processor, the processor performs an information acquisition process acquiring real space information obtainable by a recognition process of a real space and user information; a virtual space generation process generating a virtual space corresponding to the real space based on the real space information; an object process that sets a reference point in the virtual space based on the user information and the real space information, and disposes an object of a character in the virtual space based on the reference point; and a display process displaying an image including an image of the character. The object process sets a hit volume based on a position of a user moving body in the virtual space, and performs a process with respect to the character in accordance with a positional relationship between the hit volume and the character when the user performs a given input.

Abstract: A method of enabling a user to play a game with a virtual friend includes determining a virtual friend having first feature information on the basis of user information, determining a message from the virtual friend to be transmitted to the user on a basis of the user information and the first feature information, transmitting the message to the user; and when the user who has received the message accesses a game, transmitting an invitation message from the virtual friend to the user within the game.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices disclosed herein relate to an improved interactive experience. The system can be for delivery of an interactive attraction experience. The system can include a passenger vehicle having a plurality of passenger locations and a content presentation system that can present a virtual portion of the attraction experience viewable from the plurality of passenger locations. The system can include a transceiver that can transmit a trigger signal and at least one processor. The at least one processor can control delivery of the virtual portion of the attraction experience via the content presentation system, detect presence of a non-ride device, and deliver a trigger signal via the transceiver to the non-ride device, the trigger signal linked with the attraction experience.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include an amusement park ride. The amusement park ride include a ride vehicle that can transition from a first configuration to a second configuration during the duration of the ride. The amusement park ride can include a loading area for loading passengers into the ride vehicle and a separate unloading area for disembarking passengers from the ride vehicle. After disembarking passengers from the ride vehicle the ride vehicle travels to a transition area concealed from the public where the ride transitions from the second configuration to the first configuration. In the transition area, maintenance can be performed on the ride vehicle and calibration can be performed on one or more of the ride vehicle systems (e.g., projector or audio systems).

Abstract: A remote-control vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle comprises a first wheel and a second wheel offset along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The vehicle further comprises a device adapted to apply a torque to the first wheel, a sensor configured to monitor the pitch angle of the vehicle, and a control module. The control module is configured to control the torque applied by the device to the first wheel in accordance with the monitored vehicle pitch angle so as to accelerate the vehicle while maintaining the vehicle pitch angle within a range of acute angles.

Abstract: An apparatus and a system include a module configured to identify an object, and to provide audio and/or video content selected based on the identified object. The object is identified, and a portion of the content is selected based on the identified object. The object may be a toy, and the content may be selected to enhance a child's interest in learning and playing with the toy. The apparatus may be included in a system including the module and an identifier attached to the module, where the module is configured to identify the object by interfacing with the identifier, where the module is configured to select a portion of the content based on the identified object, and to play the content.

Abstract: A device control system, method, and apparatus are provided. The system includes a control device and at least two battle game devices. The control device is configured to: establish a connection to a first battle game device, and send a control instruction to the first battle game device during a battle game according to a received external control operation. The first battle game device is configured to battle according to the control instruction. The second battle game device is configured to: obtain a relative position of the first battle game device during the battle game, and automatically battle according to the relative position.

Abstract: A toy set includes: a first mold portion including: a first base portion, and an indentation formation portion extending from the first base portion, the indentation formation portion including an edge. The first mold portion is configured to receive a moldable material, the indentation formation portion is configured to form an indentation in a first side of the moldable material, and the indentation allows the moldable material to fold without separating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the manufacture of a toy building element made of a polymeric material using an additive manufacturing technique as the manufacturing process. The present invention also relates to a toy building element produced by said additive manufacturing process.

Abstract: A model toy includes: a placement member; a first movable member which includes an engaging portion and which is movable to a position that is distant from the placement member; and a second movable member which is urged toward the placement member, which includes an engaged portion that is engaged with the engaging portion when the first movable member is moved, and which is movable to a position that is distant from the placement member. The model toy further includes a guide portion which changes a path of one or both of the engaging portion and the engaged portion as the second movable member is moved, to disengage the engaged portion from the engaging portion.

Abstract: A handheld neon glow in the dark confetti launching device may be described. The neon glow in the dark confetti launching device may be capable of glowing in the dark when used under black light, thereby providing a glowing neon effect. The confetti neon glow in the dark launching device may be configured with a glowing material circumferentially and internally to provide a glowing sensation while using it dispersing neon glow in the dark confetti into the air.

Abstract: A resettable breakaway apparatus may include: a housing having an aperture. A plunger may extend through the aperture, and the plunger may be movably coupled to the housing. The plunger may have a plunger head, and the plunger head may be movable between a first position, in which the plunger head is relatively farther from the housing, and a second position, in which the plunger head is relatively closer to the housing. A tensioner may tension or compress the plunger head in the first position. The apparatus may further include a receiver having a receiver head. The housing may be coupled to a first object and the receiver may be coupled to a second object, and the apparatus may be configured to removably couple the objects together by engaging the plunger head with the receiver head so that the plunger head may be positioned between the first and second position.

Abstract: Methods and systems involving thermal desorption of an oily slurry are provided. In some embodiments, such systems include a desorption vessel including an inner chamber; a heating unit disposed adjacent to the desorption vessel configured to heat a slurry including solids and oil disposed in the inner chamber of the desorption vessel; and a plurality of vapor outlets in fluid communication with the inner chamber of the desorption vessel, wherein each vapor outlet is in fluid communication with a condenser or an eductor for condensing vapors generated by heating the slurry.

Abstract: A system for separating a solute from high pressure CO2 is provided. The system includes a flash tank receiving a medium pressure rich solvent stream of CO2. In the flash tank, droplets of the medium pressure rich solvent stream of CO2 fall downwardly and accumulate to form a solvent liquid. A heating system is submerged in the solvent liquid and causes the solvent liquid to boil, which releases gaseous CO2 and results in a solute precipitating to the bottom of the flash tank. A liquid level transmitter monitors the level of the solvent liquid and controls the heating system to keep the liquid level above the heating system. The precipitated solute is extracted from the flash tank through a solute egress located at the bottom of the flash tank and controlled by a solute valve.

Abstract: Purified and modified Cannabis products and methods for producing the same. The purified Cannabis product comprises substantially no volatile organic compounds while retaining Total Potential cannabinoid content. The modified Cannabis product comprises a purified Cannabis product modified by at least one added volatile unsaturated hydrocarbon. The modified Cannabis product is formed by extracting a volatile organic compound from a Cannabis raw material to form a purified Cannabis product, and then adding the at least one volatile unsaturated hydrocarbon to the purified Cannabis product to form the modified Cannabis product and cause an enhanced user experience during combustion and inhalation of the modified Cannabis product.

Abstract: A method of demulsifying an emulsion of oil and water whereby palm oil fuel ash, which is a low cost waster product obtained from oil palm processing, is added to the emulsion and the resulting mixture is agitated, thereby breaking the emulsion into an aqueous phase and an oil phase. Solid particles of palm oil fuel ash settle to the bottom of the aqueous phase, allowing easy separation of the oil phase, the aqueous phase, and the settled solid particles of palm oil fuel ash.

Abstract: A centrifugal pump separating gases from liquids pumps fluid containing gas comprises a pump housing divided into a working fluid chamber and an empty chamber by a baffle, the empty chamber connected to the working fluid chamber by an opening and connected to a gas separation assembly by a pumping chamber duct; an inlet for drawing liquid into pump, a outlet for pumping liquid outward and a separated gas exhaust port; an electric motor with protective cover drives an impeller cluster to create rotary movement; gas separator has a spring of sufficient hardness to control the gas discharge valve to open and close; this gas separator is connected to the empty chamber by the duct mentioned above and connected to the pump outlet by the bleed hole. During operation, when suction gas reaches a certain amount, reduced pressure at the pump outlet opens the valve to release the gas.

Abstract: A system and method for reducing foaming in a wet scrubber system. The system utilizes a device for measuring the volume of entrained gas in the wet scrubbing system, and automatically or semi-automatically adjusting one or more process parameters including: a flow rate of antifoam/defoamer chemistry in said wet scrubber; a flow rate of flue gas; and a flow rate of fresh water. The system allows real-time monitoring and control of the foam in said wet scrubber.

Abstract: There is described a tray unit for a wastewater treatment device. The tray unit has a substantially frusto-conical profile defining an axis and a central aperture. The tray unit comprises a plurality of distinct tray sections arranged around the axis. Each tray section comprises a portion of the substantially frusto-conical profile of the tray unit and is connectable to one or more of the other tray sections so as to form the tray unit. There is also described a method of assembling a tray assembly for a wastewater treatment device.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems, chambers, and methods for processing particles by washing, concentrating, and/or treating the particles. Some embodiments provide for the processing of cells that may be in a liquid medium (e.g., a liquid in which the cells were grown) and are processed by being washed and concentrated for later use in research or other therapies.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to systems, chambers, and methods for processing particles by washing, concentrating, and/or treating the particles. Some embodiments provide for the processing of cells that may be in a liquid medium (e.g., a liquid in which the cells were grown) and are processed by being washed and concentrated for later use in research or other therapies.

Abstract: An arrangement of a filter plate for a filter press and of a sealing device. The filter plate has a contact surface for contact with another filler plate, which extends in parallel to a plane formed by the filter plate, and at least one channel opening for forming a channel. The channel opening passes through the filter plate perpendicularly to the plane. Furthermore, it is delimited by a channel surface of the filter plate. The filter plate has an annular recess with a first annular boundary surface. The sealing device has an elastic ring seal and a clamping ring, wherein the elastic ring seal has a second annular boundary surface which corresponds to the first annular boundary surface, and the clamping ring can be inserted into the annular recess such that the elastic ring seal is clamped between the clamping ring and the first annular boundary surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suction filter unit (1) for filtering liquids. The filter unit (1) comprises: a housing element (3) with an open first side and an open opposing, second side, the housing element (3) comprising a first set of filter element supporting elements (23); a first cover (5) sealingly connected to the first side of the housing element (3); a second, different cover (7) sealingly connected to the second side of the housing element (3), the second cover (7) comprising a second set of filter element supporting elements (25); a filter unit inlet (9); a filter unit outlet; a first filter element (13) for providing a fine filtering property of the liquid; and a second filter element (21) arranged between the first filter element (13) and the inlet (9) for providing a coarse filtering property of the liquid. The second filter element (21) is clamped between the second cover and the housing element (3) by the first and second set of filter element supporting elements (23, 25).

Abstract: A round filter element of a filter for a urea-water solution has a filter bellows with a filter medium that continuously extends circumferentially, relative to a filter element axis, around an element interior. An end body is fastened to an end face of the filter bellows and provided with a connecting section for fastening the round filter element to a housing cover of a filter housing of the filter. The end body has a central opening communicating with the element interior. The central opening has a central insertion section for receiving a flexible separation section of a volume compensation device of the filter and has an outer flow-through section enabling flow of the urea-water solution out of the filtration volume or into the filtration volume. The filter has a volume compensation device with a flexible separation section that separates a compensation volume from the filtration volume of the filter.

Abstract: Provided is a wash press that separates liquids and solids from a waste stream. The wash press includes a tank having a semi-cylindrical shape. The tank has an inlet at a top of the tank for receiving a waste stream, a screen disposed in a portion of a bottom of the tank to permit liquid to pass therethrough, and an outlet for permitting solid materials separated from the liquid to pass therethrough. A rotor extends through the tank for transporting and dewatering the waste material entering the tank. The rotor includes a plurality of helical flights interconnected by paddle members to permit agitating the waste material. The wash press also includes a removable cover that enables the rotor to be lifted vertically, and a removably attached screen to facilitate replacement/repair of the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to an engine oil system (1, 1?, 101) for supplying oil to oil using components (3) in a vehicle (800). The engine oil system comprises an oil pan (10) for holding oil received from the oil using components, an oil pump (20) fluidly connected to the oil pan for pumping oil from the oil pan to the oil using components, and an oil filter (30, 30? 130) configured for cleaning the oil. The oil filter has a filter inlet (32, 32?, 132) for receiving oil to be cleaned, and a filter outlet (34, 34? 134) for discharging oil from the oil filter. The oil filter is arranged in the oil pan such that, in use, the filter outlet discharges oil into the oil pan.

Abstract: In the management of a facility pumping water from a natural environment containing impurities, the facility makes use of at least one rotary filter purifying the pumped water while some impurities at least partially clog the rotary filter. In particular, provision is made for estimating an evolution over time of a pressure loss caused by impurities clogging the rotary filter, based at least on data relating to the natural environment, dimensions of the rotary filter, and local measurements relating to at least one water level Namont upstream of the filter and to a flow rate of water Qaspiré drawn in downstream of the filter. Such an estimate of the evolution over time of the pressure loss makes it possible to anticipate possible risks of insufficient water supply to the pumping system (POM) downstream of the filter (FIL), or even to design filters (FIL) adapted to the needs of specific pumping facilities.

Abstract: A filter system including a designated filter cartridge having a geometric projection, a flow restriction valve that controls fluid flow out of the filter system, and a priming pump configured to prime the filter. The flow restriction valve includes an opening keyed to the geometric projection such that the geometric projection engages the opening and actuates the flow restriction valve. The flow restriction valve includes at least one fluid flow check valve configured to allow the priming pump to prime the filter system.

Abstract: A fuel water separator filter having a filter that separates water from a fuel and an adapter having a first end connected to an end of the filter. A second end of the adapter can detachably connect the filter to a plurality of bowls having different sizes. The adapter may detachably connect to the end of the filter or may be permanently connected to the end of the filter. The filter may be a spin-on filter. The adapter may include a first connecting portion that connects to the filter and a second connecting portion that connects to the bowl. The adapter may further include a basin having a plurality of bypass passages that allows the separated water to flow from the filter to the bowl.

Abstract: Filter media comprising one or more layers comprising nanofibers are generally described. In some embodiments, a filter media comprises a layer comprising nanofibers. The nanofibers may comprise an elastomer, a multiblock copolymer, and/or a multiblock copolymer that is an elastomer.

Abstract: Nanofiber filter media ribbons are flexible elongate strips of polymeric material having a surface on which is formed an array of nanofibers. Ribbons are formable into woven or non-woven mats. The array of nanofibers can be configured to filter a predetermined contaminant from a fluid stream passing through the mats. Filter ribbons are formable by applying a moldable polymer to a first angular location of a rotating cylindrical roll having an array of nanoholes formed in a circumferential surface thereof so that the polymer covers the surface of the roll and infiltrates the nanoholes; cooling the polymer while rotating the polymer-covered roll to a second angular position; and removing the cooled polymer from the roll as an elongate film having an array of nanofibers formed on a surface thereof by the polymer that infiltrated the nanoholes.

Abstract: Nanofiber filter media ribbons are flexible elongate strips of polymeric material having a surface on which is formed an array of nanofibers. Ribbons are formable into woven or non-woven mats. The array of nanofibers can be configured to filter a predetermined contaminant from a fluid stream passing through the mats. Filter ribbons are formable by applying a moldable polymer to a first angular location of a rotating cylindrical roll having an array of nanoholes formed in a circumferential surface thereof so that the polymer covers the surface of the roll and infiltrates the nanoholes; cooling the polymer while rotating the polymer-covered roll to a second angular position; and removing the cooled polymer from the roll as an elongate film having an array of nanofibers formed on a surface thereof by the polymer that infiltrated the nanoholes.

Abstract: A filtration device with biocidal effect for the elimination of microorganisms in polluted waters. The device comprises an outer shell and a plurality of filtration plates that can be fitted together stacked up inside the outer shell, thus forming a filtration filler between the inlet section and the outlet section. The filtration plates comprise immobilized atomic quantum clusters (AQCs) on their surfaces.

Abstract: In an example, an air filtration apparatus includes a cyclonic particle separation chamber having a first inlet to draw air from a first region, second inlet to draw air from a second region, and an exhaust port. The air filtration apparatus may further include a pressure sensor to sense a pressure of the first region, and a cyclonic air flow controller. The cyclonic air flow controller may control an air inflow received via the second inlet in response to an output from the pressure sensor to maintain a total air flow rate via the exhaust port.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved dust control system for removing debris and particulate matter from a fouled air stream. The system may be incorporated into crop harvesting equipment to eliminate the dust pollution generated by conventional harvesting equipment. The dust control system may use a multi-stage air filtering process that employs inertial separation techniques to eliminate particulate matter from the fouled air, without the need for water or electrostatic mechanisms to capture the fine particulates in the fouled air.

Abstract: A livestock facility air filter grid system comprising perimeter vertical and horizontal stiffener plates and interlocking horizontal and vertical field stiffener plates which provides an improved sealed assembly and eliminates the potential for direct air by-pass of the filters.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for estimating a replacement status of an HVAC air filter. Outdoor weather data (e.g., outdoor temperature information), is obtained. A Total Runtime Value of the HVAC system is determined based upon the obtained outdoor weather data. Finally, a replacement status of the air filter is estimated as a function of a comparison of the Total Runtime Value with a Baseline Value. By correlating air filter replacement status with an estimated runtime of the HVAC system, a credible predictor of air filter usage is provided. By estimating fan runtime based on easily-obtained outdoor weather data, the methods are readily implemented with any existing HVAC system and do not require installation of sensors or other mechanical or electrical components to the HVAC system.

Abstract: A filter for a vent opening of a container comprises a filter element and a flange which surrounds the filter element. The filter element and the flange are integrated by means of an injection molding process, in which material is injected against a solid filter element in a mold, from which material the flange arises after curing. The filter element has an edge portion which extends in its circumferential direction. The edge portion has a front side, a back side and a side edge extending between the front side and the back side. The back side is covered the flange and the side edge in circumferential direction of the edge portion is alternatingly entirely and partly covered from the back side by the material of the flange. At the locations where the side edge is entirely covered the front side is also covered by the material of the flange.

Abstract: A filter element includes a construction of pleated filter media defining an interior volume. First and second opposite end caps are secured to opposite ends of the filter media. A support structure supports the filter media and is operably oriented in the interior volume. The support structure extends from the first opposing interior face to the second opposing interior face. The support structure is provided to extend less than a full extension between the first end cap and second end cap.

Abstract: An engine air filter for heavy dust conditions such as used in heavy military and off-road vehicles, including a scavenging system, and a method of operation thereof. The air filter includes: a housing, a precleaner, a permeable filter, and a scavenger system. The scavenger system disposes of particles collected at the precleaner and on the upstream surface of the permeable filter. The scavenger system includes: an air suction source and a three way valve. The three way valve is airflow coupled to the precleaner, to the permeable filter and to the air suction source. The three way valve enables scavenging of the precleaner and the permeable filter alternately. Optionally, the air filter may further includes a pulse jet back-flow flush system.

Abstract: Pressure swing adsorption process for reducing fluctuations in the flow rate of tail gas from the adsorption unit. The flow rate of the stream of blowdown gas is regulated responsive signals from a sensor measuring the pressure and/or flow rate of the tail gas comprising the blowdown gas and purge gas effluent before the tail gas is introduced into a surge vessel.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to gas abatement apparatus and effluent management. The apparatus described herein include a high pressure process chamber and a containment chamber surrounding the process chamber. A high pressure fluid delivery module is in fluid communication with the high pressure process chamber and is configured to deliver a high pressure fluid to the process chamber. An effluent management module includes a muffler assembly to effluent pressure reduction and a plurality of scrubbers provide for treatment of effluent.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) device includes an adsorption tower configured to introduce hydrogen gas and adsorb impurity components in the hydrogen gas by using a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) method, an adsorbent of one layer made of activated carbon or an adsorbent of two layers in which activated carbon and zeolite are stacked being disposed in the adsorption tower, the hydrogen gas containing carbon monoxide (CO) of 0.5 vol % or more and 6.0 vol % or less and methane (CH4) of 0.4 vol % or more and 10 vol % or less as the impurity components; and a densitometer configured to detect a concentration of CO in the hydrogen gas discharged from the adsorption tower, wherein the impurity components are adsorbed and removed to cause the CO concentration measured by the densitometer to fall below a threshold.

Abstract: Described are methods, devices, and systems useful for removing gaseous ammonia from a gas mixture at a pressure in an ambient pressure range by allowing the ammonia to adsorb onto a solid adsorbent, as well as related systems and methods.