Abstract: [Problem] To diversify location-based games based on location information, to improve entertainment value. [Solution] In the present invention, a user interface system for effecting travel in a virtual world by a character C1 corresponding to a user 10 is provided with: a location information acquiring portion 144 for detecting a distance traveled by the user in the real world; a points issuing portion 38 for generating points Tp, having trading value, corresponding to the distance traveled by the user detected by the location information acquiring portion 144; and a game progress processing portion 37 for executing a process for effecting travel by the character in the virtual world in accordance with the trading value of the points Tp or process for generating an effect similar to an effect obtained by means of the character traveling in the virtual world.

Abstract: An operation device includes a movable member that is movable within a predetermined range, and a restriction member that is disposed in a state of being movable in a movable direction of the movable member, that restricts the movable range of the movable member by coming into contact with a contact surface of the movable member in the movable direction, and that can be switched between a state of being in contact with a first range of the contact surface and restricting the movable range of the movable member and a state of being in contact with a second range, the second range being different from the first range, of the contact surface and restricting the movable range of the movable member.

Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing direct communication between a server system and a video game controller are described. The systems and methods include the video game controller and a computing device. An application is executed by the server system when a session is established by the computing device with the server system. Once the application is executed, the video game controller is used to send an identifier to the server system. The server system verifies the identifier to pair the session with the video game controller. When the video game controller is paired with the session, the video game controller can be used to change a state of a virtual scene that is displayed on the computing device or on a display screen.

Abstract: Data processing apparatus includes data communication circuitry to communicate data, by wireless radio frequency communication, with a set of one or more external devices, the data communication circuitry being configured to detect a corresponding wireless signal strength of a data communication from each of the set of external devices; a data processor to detect a respective estimated separation of each of the set of external devices from the apparatus in dependence upon the respective detected wireless signal strengths; and an image processor to detect, in images captured by a camera, an image of an external device having image properties consistent with the estimated separation of a given one of the set of external devices from the apparatus and to associate the external device detected in the images captured by the camera with data communications between the apparatus and the given one of the set of external devices.

Abstract: A controller for determining a displacement of a control stick and an applied pressure on the control stick comprises at least a first control stick, one or more sensors configured to sense a pressure applied to at least one control stick and to generate corresponding pressure information, first circuitry configured to receive displacement information associated with a physical displacement of the control stick, second circuitry configured to receive from one or more of the sensors pressure information associated with the pressure applied to the control stick, and third circuitry configured to determine the displacement of the control stick and the applied pressure on the control stick; wherein at least a first sensor is configured to sense the pressure applied when the physical displacement of the control stick reaches a displacement limit.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide a method and an apparatus for tactile signal generation, and a computer device. The method includes: obtaining target scene tactile information, the target scene tactile information including a target scene category and a target tactile sensation category corresponding to the target scene category; obtaining a basic frequency band tactile signal set corresponding to the target scene category, the basic frequency band tactile signal set including a plurality of basic frequency band tactile signals, and generating a target tactile signal based on the target tactile sensation category and the basic frequency band tactile signal set. In this way, the generation of the tactile sensation can be more flexible and diverse.

Abstract: A data processing device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a reception unit, a generation unit, and a transmission unit. The reception unit receives operation requests with respect to an application from an arbitrary number of application execution devices executing the application. The generation unit generates application operation data that includes operation input data for the application and time data indicating the time when the relevant operation input data is applied to the application. The transmission unit transmits the application operation data to the arbitrary number of application execution devices. When an operation request is received from one or more of the arbitrary number of application execution devices, the generation unit generates operation input data on the basis of the relevant operation request.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method, device, and storage medium for controlling a virtual object. The method includes obtaining, by a device, a first virtual feature and a second virtual feature, a virtual object in a virtual scene comprising the first virtual feature and the second virtual feature. The device includes a memory storing instructions and a processor in communication with the memory. The method further includes obtaining, by the device, a first physical force matching the first virtual feature and a second physical force matching the second virtual feature; and controlling, by the device according to the first physical force, the first virtual feature to perform a first action, and controlling, according to the second physical force, the second virtual feature to perform a second action.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure provide a method for reducing operational complexity of mobile gaming. A scene switching instruction is received via an application interface. The application interface displays a first scene including a to-be-teleported operation object. The first scene displayed on the application interface is switched to a second scene according to the scene switching instruction. The second scene includes a target teleportation location object. A touch operation on the target teleportation location object in the second scene is received. In response to receiving the touch operation, a process of updating a coordinate of the to-be-teleported operation object to a coordinate of the target teleportation location object in the second scene is performed.

Abstract: A system that stores information related to a first plurality of game contents; receives a first user operation to select a second plurality of game contents from among the first plurality of game contents; controls a display to display a plurality of identification images based on information corresponding to the second plurality of game contents; receives a second user operation to change a first parameter corresponding to the second plurality of game contents; and modifies each of the plurality of identification images in accordance with the change to the first parameter.

Abstract: Provided are a voice skill game editing method, an apparatus, a device and a readable storage medium, which involve displaying a plurality of node elements having a hierarchical relationship and a cascading element for connecting a parent node and a child node in a node editing area of a user editing interface; acquiring voice scenario information configured by a user for the node elements in an element configuration area of the node elements when the node elements are determined as in an active state; acquiring voice skill control information configured by the user for the cascading element in an element configuration area of the cascading element when the cascading element is determined as in an active state; and determining, according to the hierarchical relationship corresponding to the node elements and the voice skill control information configured for the cascading element, game logic between the voice scenario information.

Abstract: Players with a wide range of levels or attack strength can enjoy a time-limited group battle, and the participation rate can be expected to improve throughout the set time slot. A battle time managing unit refers to a timer and a memory resource to manage the time of a battle between groups. A battle condition extraction unit refers to the memory resource and checks whether to change a battle condition during the time of the battle. A target changing unit refers to the memory resource to set a target of change based on the battle condition. A battle condition changing unit changes the battle condition for the target of change that was selected by the target changing unit. Based on the changed battle condition, a battle rendering unit executes rendition processing for the game related to the battle.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, the game execution device includes a receiver, an event controller, a selector, and a generator. The receiver receives a request for generating an event based on a request for executing intervention from an auxiliary server, which receives the request for executing intervention to the game issued by a terminal of audience of a real-time play video of the game. The event controller controls events that occur in the game, at least in response to requests for generating events. The selector selects events subject to notification up to a predetermined number of the first events that occur in the game during the first period. The generator generates notification data to inform a game player of the occurrence of events subject to notification.

Abstract: In various examples, durations of relatively high user activity within a gameplay session may be determined from user input events using a running user activity measurement. Once a duration is identified, it may be further analyzed to merge the duration with one or more other durations and/or to determine or predict whether the duration would be of sufficient interest for further action. A user interest score for an identified duration may be computed based on a set of the user input events that occur in the duration and used to determine and/or predict whether the duration would be of sufficient interest for further action. In some cases, an action may be performed based on determining the user interest score is greater than a statistical value that is computed from user interest scores of multiple identified durations.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display screen, and computing hardware to execute a software product. Executing the software product results in generating and rendering a graphical user interface on the display screen to facilitate user interaction. The graphical user interface, when rendered, presents one or more graphical objects, a pointer object configured to be movable over one or more of the one or more graphical objects, and configured to invoke a menu list containing one or more user selectable options as the pointer object is clicked or tapped over the one or more of the one or more of the graphical objects.

Abstract: This application discloses a method and apparatus for selecting an accessory in a virtual environment. The method includes: displaying a first virtual environment interface; receiving a trigger operation on an accessory switching control; displaying a candidate accessory zone in a local peripheral region of the accessory switching control according to the trigger operation; receiving a selection operation on a target gun accessory in n gun accessories; and displaying a second virtual environment interface according to the selection operation. The accessory switching control is displayed superimposed on a picture. When the trigger operation on the accessory switching control is received, the candidate accessory zone is displayed in the peripheral region of the accessory switching control, and the n gun accessories of the same accessory type are displayed in the candidate accessory zone.

Abstract: A virtual map displaying system for a location-based game wherein the game is progressed in a virtual world through the linking to the position of a user in the real world, comprising: a real map storing portion for storing real map information that includes geographical information in the real world and text information relating to the geographical information; a virtual display data generating portion for generating and displaying virtual display data by superimposing, on the real map information, virtual objects relating to virtual geographical information corresponding to the geographical information in the real world in accordance with the progress of the game; and a related information displaying portion for displaying on a block, so as to be visually recognizable, text information that relates to geographical information that corresponds to a display location of a virtual object.

Abstract: The application describes methods and systems for dynamically generating a music clip for rendering at client devices in a multi-player gaming network. Player data and event data are acquired and classified into two or more profiles. The music clip is then generated by identifying a mood based on one of the two or more event profiles and one of the two or more player profiles and modulating one or more music elements of a segment of audio data based on the identified mood.

Abstract: Disclosed is a game item transaction system comprising: a user terminal for executing game item wallet software for management of game items possessed by a game user, and generating transaction information of a game item possessed by the game user and broadcasting the same over a network; a game server for managing the progress of a game and storing game user IDs, which are identification information of users of the game, and information on game items possessed by the users according to the game user IDs; and a financial server for storing financial account information of game item transaction parties.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a quest from a probability item bundle in an online game. The system and method include executing an instance of an online game. The system and method include maintaining inventories of virtual items, and presenting offers to sell probability item bundles. The system and method include associating potential awards in sets of potential awards with different award distribution probabilities. The system and method include receiving activation requests from users for purchased probability item bundles. The system and method include stochastically selecting one of the potential awards in accordance with the award distribution probabilities and providing access to a first quest in an online game in accordance with the selected award.

Abstract: A system for detecting and preventing fraudulent activities on a software application. The system includes a server arrangement that is communicably coupled with a user device. The server arrangement is configured to receive user-interaction data and sensor data from the user device on which the software application is being executed. The user-interaction data is indicative of an interaction of a user with the software application. The sensor data is collected by at least one sensor of the user device during execution of the software application. The server arrangement is further configured to analyse the user-interaction data and the sensor data to detect whether or not the user is a bot, and perform at least one action when the user is a bot.

Abstract: A server device and the like that can make a whole game and SNS more active by promoting the movement of players between groups to enhance the mobility of game participants. A server device comprises: a controller configured to enable a first player belonging to a first group to transfer to a second group based on an operation by a second player belonging to the second group, wherein the controller is configured to associate compensation for the transfer with the transfer of the first player. The controller is configured to perform payment and receipt of compensation for the transfer between at least two out of the first player, the first group, and the second group when the first player transfers from the first group to the second group.

Abstract: A method for breeding a virtual pet is provided, including: displaying a mating market interface, the mating market interface including virtual pets in a mating state; selecting a paternal virtual pet from the virtual pets in the mating state via the mating market interface according to a first operation; displaying a pet breeding interface, the pet breeding interface including a paternal pet field and a maternal pet field, and the paternal virtual pet having a first pet image being displayed in the paternal pet field; adding a maternal virtual pet having a second pet image to the maternal pet field according to a second operation; and displaying a breeding result interface comprising a filial virtual pet when breeding succeeds, the filial virtual pet having a third pet image generated based on a genetic inheritance rule according to the first pet image and the second pet image.

Abstract: This application discloses a virtual item movement control method performed at a terminal. The terminal displays a target virtual item in a virtual scene, the target virtual item including a flying virtual item and a carrier virtual item. After determining a target movement track of the target virtual item according to a first display position and a first speed of the target virtual item and at least one of an environmental condition or a health value of the flying virtual item, the terminal controls the target virtual item to move according to the target movement track. After the carrier virtual item is in a landed state, the terminal determines a second target movement track of the carrier virtual item according to a second display position and a second speed, and then controls the carrier virtual item to move in the virtual scene according to the second target movement track.

Abstract: A system and method for providing virtual items to users of an online game operated in a virtual space. Multiple users may participate in affiliations or alliances of discrete groups of users in an online game and may access the online game through client computing platforms associated with the users. The affiliations may have affiliation game units associated with affiliations which provide a benefit to the members of the online game. Affiliation members may cumulatively obtain affiliation game units and/or upgrade affiliation game units by providing one or more virtual items. Upgrading affiliation game units may require the cooperation of multiple members of the affiliation.

Abstract: A video game has at least one player client with control over an aspect of a shared virtual environment. The video game also has at least one spectator client with limited to no control over the shared virtual environment. For example, the spectator client's control may be limited to the game server generating audience cheers or boos in response to spectator input during gameplay. In response to detection of a trigger event by a game server, the player and spectator may switch roles. The client switching from spectator to player experiences an increase in network transfer quality from the game server to help provide smooth gameplay. The client switching from player to spectator faces a decrease in network transfer properties to compensate.

Abstract: A video game controller adapter for holding a display of a portable video game system is provided. The base easily snaps on to a controller using a controller attachment device, thereby holding the display the portable gaming system above the controller in handheld mode. The bottom of the base is flat and designed to balance on a level surface to allow for a tabletop mode. This is especially useful for multiplayer gaming. In tabletop mode, the adapter allows plenty of space beneath the charging port to allow the user to plug in their device during game play.

Abstract: A flight simulator having a wind tunnel with a vertical flight chamber and a second vertical chamber communicatively coupled thereto via air flow conduits. A nacelle disposed within the second vertical chamber includes a fan and a ratio gearbox connected to the fan. A motor is disposed remote from the nacelle for powering the fan via a jackshaft and the ratio gearbox. A variable frequency drive responsive to a control signal from a programmable logic controller regulates the speed of the motor.

Abstract: 1. A whirligig assembly includes a body having equally distributed weight about the center-point of the body, a central opening provided through the body, at least one stem opening provided through the side of the body extending orthogonally through the central opening and breaking out at opposing sides of the body, and a stem having a first end formed as a whirligig point and a second end formed as an attachment end, the first end including a stop flange located just above the base of the whirligig point on the stem. The stem may be inserted through one of the at least one stem openings and may be attached to a mechanism to suspend the body vertically on the stem and, wherein the stem may be inserted through the central opening of the body to enable function as a whirligig.

Abstract: A magnetic toy construction block has an interior configured to house a radially magnetized ring magnet, which is rotatably supported within the block by a pair of pedestals extending into the interior of the block from opposite ends thereof. The positions of the poles of the ring magnet are variable relative to the sides of the block in response to the rotation of the ring magnet.

Abstract: An article for soap bubble generation is provided as a liquid-resistant wearable article. A web is provided integrally with the article having at least one hole adapted to form soap bubbles when the web is dipped in bubble solution and air is moved through the at least one hole. Preferably, the article has films of liquid-resistant material sealed at a common edge and a pocket therebetween. The pocket may be shaped to receive a body part such as a hand (e.g., the article is glove/mitten-shaped). The article substantially prevents a body part inside the pocket from touching the bubble solution when the web is dipped in the bubble solution while the article is being worn. Different sizes of holes may be provided in the web to generate different sizes of bubbles.

Abstract: A bubble generating device and a method for producing bubbles. The bubble generating apparatus may include a housing, a motor, an air flow generator operably coupled to the motor, a trough containing a bubble solution, a cam, and a follower member having a bubble generating device. The follower member may be in operable cooperation with the cam, and the motor may be operably coupled to the follower member to drive the follower member along the cam. The follower member may be altered between a lowered position whereby the bubble generating device becomes loaded with bubble solution and a raised position wherein the bubble generating devices becomes aligned with an air stream generated by the air flow generator. The follower member may be altered from the raised position to the lowered position solely by gravity.

Abstract: A method for generating dynamic displays on a game screen and player display screens for a live event performed on a stage in front of an audience and hosted by a host located on the stage. Each of the player display screens corresponds respectively to a player. The method includes displaying a playing phrase on the game screen. The playing phrase is generated from a winning phrase and includes blank spaces. The game screen is located in a fixed position with respect to the stage to be viewable by the players. For each round of a predetermined number of rounds, the method includes identifying, by one of the players, a first game to display on the game screen. The first game is displayed on a game selector in response to the player actuating the game selector. The method includes obtaining a first set of rules corresponding to the first game.

Abstract: An entertainment complex and format in which a movie is augmented with pyrotechnics to add to the special effects action on the screen, with the pyrotechnics serving as actual plot points of the movie: e.g. a massive explosion engulfs the screen, at the exact same moment a concussion mortar and liquid/dry fuel mortar and a debris/dust mortar, illuminated by flood lights, may blend seamlessly. Extending the onscreen action off screen, with on screen explosions augmented with genuine explosions and concussive forces safely experienced by the audience. Film makers may make two versions of a film: one with explosions, cannon fire and so on centered and no pyrotechnical enhancement, the other version with explosions and shots found on the edge of the screen. A script which uses second-to-second timing (down to one millisecond) to control and synchronize the real world pyrotechnical action to the onscreen special effects action.

Abstract: A distillation apparatus has a cooling spiral surrounding at least a part of a vertical extent of a fraction collector in the disclosed technology. Connecting to and/or extending into an interior space of the fraction collector is an end of a vertically-extending passageway. This passageway is functionally connected at an other end to a lower-end entry portal. An outer cover substantially covers the cooling spiral, fraction collector, and a portion of the vertically-extending passageway, excepting for a top portal, a side exit portal, at least one cooling spiral intake, and at least one cooling spiral outtake.

Abstract: An abatement system for pyrophoric chemicals where the materials are captured or controlled by a hazard volume and fed to a vaporizer in an oxygen deprived environment. Materials are heated until vaporized while mixed with nitrogen. The mixture exits the system through a reaction column. The system is monitored by oxygen sensors, smoke detectors and temperature sensors.

Abstract: A sublimation purification apparatus that includes a vacuum chamber; a tube housing positioned in the vacuum chamber; a boat in close contact with the tube housing; and heating units positioned adjacent to an outer surface of the boat and an outer surface of the tube housing, respectively, wherein a sublimation purification target material is contained in the boat, and at least one of the boat and the tube housing is formed of a metal.

Abstract: An apparatus for extraction and recovery of components from biomass feedstocks with pressurized low polarity water. The apparatus is configured with four or more reaction columns, wherein each column is in separate communication with a supply of hot water, a first supply of pressurized heated water, a second supply of pressurized heated water, and a supply of pressurized cooling water. Components may be extracted concurrently from two or more batches of the biomass by, first placing the two batches of biomass into two selected columns, separately flooding the two columns with pressurized water, heating the columns and their contents to the point where the water becomes pressurized low polarity (PLP) water, recovering the PLP water comprising the extracted components from the two selected columns, cooling the columns with PLP water, and removing the spent biomass material from the columns.

Abstract: A chromatography system includes a first chromatography column for receiving and separating a flow stream, a plurality of traps configured to trap a plurality of distinct flow segments exiting the first chromatography column during separation of the flow stream, and a second chromatography column operatively associated with the plurality of traps for receiving and separating the distinct flow segments. The system can include at-column dilution at trapping and separating stages thereof. A chromatography method for operating the chromatographic system includes measuring a plurality of time segments corresponding to a plurality of peaks of a fluid sample flowing through the first chromatographic column, and sequentially fluidly coupling the plurality of distinct flow segments with the corresponding plurality of traps during time segments corresponding to the plurality of peaks.

Abstract: An object of the present disclosure is to provide a method for purifying the following fullerene derivative represented by formula (1) that is advantageous in production costs.

Abstract: A method for separating, purifying, and recovering components from a liquid feedstock. The method steps include (i) commingling the liquid feedstock with a sorbent whereby one or more components in the liquid feedstock are bound onto the sorbent, thereby producing a loaded sorbent; (ii) packing the loaded sorbent into a first temperature-controlled pressure-resistant column; (iii) sealably engaging the first temperature-controlled pressure-resistant column with a supply of water, and cooling equipment for receiving a flow of an eluate from the temperature-controlled pressure-resistant column; (iv) from the supply of water, producing a first flow of PLP water at a first selected temperature; (v) flowing the first flow of PLP water through the temperature-controlled pressure-resistant column thereby producing a first flow of the eluate therefrom, said eluate containing the one or more components; (vi) cooling the first flow of the eluate; and (vii) collecting the cooled first flow of the eluate.

Abstract: Separating apparatus, comprising a sedimentation settler and a collection vessel disposed underneath and being in fluid communication with the sedimentation settler, the collection vessel forming a receiving chamber having an outlet at or adjacent to the chamber bottom and having an inlet opening, wherein the collection vessel is arranged such the flow direction of the fluid in the area underneath the sedimentation settler is substantially in line with the direction of the channels of the sedimentation settler.

Abstract: A filter element, for use filtering liquids such as fuel, includes a first section of filter media, an optional layer of coalescer media, and a section of barrier media. The first section and optional coalescer filter media are held between opposite first and second end caps. The second end cap is integrated with the barrier filter media. The barrier media extends at least part way into an interior of the first section and can be conical in shape.

Abstract: A filter includes an end cap having a top surface, and a circumferential collar extending from the top surface, the circumferential collar having a radial surface that engages radially with one or more fingers that extend from an inner surface of a filter housing cover, a filter base, a filter element positioned between the end cap and the filter base, and a pin extending below the filter base.

Abstract: A filter system with flow regulation includes a filter interposed along the fluid passageway and a differential valve in fluid series therewith. The valve may use the upstream reference hydraulic pressure at the filter inlet and a downstream hydraulic pressure thereof to generate a valve position that regulates fluid flow along the fluid passageway. This can partially restrict flow and reduce pressure differential across the filter system and effectively closes off flow through the system when pressure differential is high. This may be used in aircraft or other fueling applications to limit flow and cause the operator to change the fuel filter once fuel flow slows to a trickle when the differential valve effectively closes due to higher differential pressure. The valve is also capable of a fully closed position at high pressure differential state.

Abstract: A water filter assembly may include a filter body having vertical side walls that defines a cavity within which one or more filter layers may be housed, the filter body further including a plurality of vertical barriers that define a plurality of flow paths that converge on an outlet hole, the vertical barriers further including a plurality of cutouts defining alternative overflow paths permitting water therethrough, and each filter layer including a plurality of vertical barriers that define a plurality of flow paths.

Abstract: Structures for housing a filtration media for the removal and/or solidifying of synthetic ester-based fluids from liquids are provided. The structures disclosed include: a stormwater insert container for installation within a storm drain designed for intake of high volumes of water; an angling filter plug mounting structure and pre-filter basket for a flush installation on a planar floor, such that the filtration media rests beneath the floor and releases filtered liquids into a drainage area; a trench filtration assembly for installation into a trench below surface level, such that the unfiltered liquid passes through the trench and a trench box disposed within the trench filtration assembly prior to passing through the filtration media into a drainage area; and a liner box assembly for installation over an opening made in a non-permeable liner for purposes of pre-filtering contaminated liquids as it flows through the liner box and subsequently the filtration media.

Abstract: A method for assembling a bezel unit with a base unit installed in an article includes inserting a foot of a first attachment leg extending from a first position on the bezel unit into a first receiving cavity including by movement of the bezel unit in a first direction and moving the bezel unit in a second direction normal to the first direction. Moving the bezel in the second direction causes mutual engagement between an exterior profile of the foot with an inside profile of the cavity, both the exterior profile of the foot and the inside profile of the cavity tapering inwardly in the second direction. The mutual engagement between the first exterior profile and the inside profile aligns the bezel unit with the base unit with respect to the first and second planes.

Abstract: A method of and system for recovering a dielectric fluid used for immersion cooling of electronic devices, the method including filtering the dielectric fluid to remove a first group of solid contaminants; distilling the filtered dielectric fluid in one or more distillation tanks to produce a vaporized dielectric fluid; separating the vaporized dielectric fluid from less volatile contaminants, such that the vaporized dielectric fluid is introduced as a condensate into a circulation tank; circulating the condensate by pumping the condensate from the circulation tank through one or more filters; filtering the circulating condensate through the filter(s) to remove a second group of contaminants; and returning the filtered condensate to the circulation tank.

Abstract: A fuel filter assembly includes a filter housing defining a cavity, a center stack having a base component and a top portion. The center stack is positioned within the cavity of the filter housing and attached to the housing, the center stack having an axial aperture in the top portion, the axial aperture having a circumferential surface, and a fuel filter. The fuel filter includes a filter base, an end cap having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, an axial extension that extends from the bottom surface, and at least one prong attached to the axial extension, the at least one prong having an axial surface facing away from the top surface that axially locates the fuel filter in the housing against the circumferential surface, a filter element attached to the bottom surface of the end cap, and a pin attached to a filter base.