Abstract: The present steerable wheel assembly incorporates a lean-to-steer mechanism into an inner race of a roller bearing, while a wheel is mounted to an outer race of the roller bearing. A shaft extending from the mechanism is attached to a body, and the mechanism acts to steer the outer race and the wheel about a vertical steering axis when the shaft is tilted about a horizontal axis. The mechanism can be a pivot joint, providing a linear steering response, or can be a lean-to-steer mechanism that provides a non-linear response where the steering action is not proportionally responsive to tilting over the expected range of tilting.

Abstract: A Single-foot Skateboard. The Skateboard has interchangeable components in order to reduce spare part inventory. The footboard of the Skateboard is reversible.

Abstract: A customizable skateboard truck assembly comprising an adjustable base plate and a hanger with both adjustable rake and ride height. Further, the skateboard truck assembly disclosed utilizes an open bushing platform that allows for unlimited shapes to be used for the bushing relative to its perimeter. The added space between the hanger and the baseplate allows the truck assembly to fit multiple bushing thicknesses while also choosing to maintain or change the hardness for the bushing. The thickness, hardness, and shape of the bushing all have an effect on the truck assembly's responsiveness and feel for the user. Additionally, the truck assemblies comprise adjustable cams for regulating rotation, or in other words, providing a maximum angle of rotation to the hanger to avoid wheel bite, thereby increasing safety an control of the skateboard by the user. The customizable skateboard truck assembly facilitates smooth and precise motion of the skateboard.

Abstract: A game apparatus and method of play using a frustum board having a plurality of attachment nodes; and, a plurality of accessories, wherein the board and accessories are comprised of one or more attachment nodes; a set of playing currency; one or more distinguishable sets of playing characters; and, a means of chance. The board may be further comprised of one or more projections, wherein each projection is comprised of one or more attachment nodes and may further include one or more functional elements. The board may be uniquely themed and decorated to appeal to a variety of consumers.

Abstract: Building blocks that facilitate configuration and assembly of playing pieces, in shapes of stair-like or clusterable edge-connected partially or fully cube-shaped pieces, are provided. According to a particular configuration of blocks, a main sub-block in the shape of half-cubes is provided, with multi edge-connectivity formation means/possibilities. The edge connectivity possibilities of the provided half-cubes are mainly implemented for the purpose of assembling and configuring clusterable stair-like playing pieces including multi-edge- and/or face-connectable cubes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cubic element for construction toys, including three, straight, open-ended channels each formed on an adjacent different face of the cube between two opposite faces of the cube and extending in orthogonal opposite directions to each other (X,Y,Z). Each channel includes a bottom wall and two upwardly extending parallel sidewalls, wherein the width of Fa the bottom wall and the distance between the face which is distal to the channel that is extending orthogonally from the same cube face, and the sidewall adjacent the distal face, are substantially equal.

Abstract: A marble jump game includes a base, a tube, a marble track, and a plurality of targets. The tube is configured to be removably secured to a corresponding tube of a receiving tube of a marble run module having a receiving tube. The tube defines an axial direction, and is supported at least indirectly by and above the base. The marble track is affixed to the tube, and extends from a first end to a marble exit. The marble track is configured such that when the axial direction is vertically oriented, a marble placed on the marble track proximate the first end traverses the marble channel and exits through the marble exit. Each target of the plurality of spaced-apart targets is with a game value. Each target has a fixed position relative to the others of the plurality spaced-apart targets.

Abstract: A construction toy and game comprises a base, a core, and a first balance rod to operatively balance the core on the base. The construction toy and game further comprises a first weight component and a second balance rod to operatively connect the core to the first weight component.

Abstract: This invention is unique because it appeals to all of the learning types. It is tactile and didactic giving players a social emotion opportunity to interact with one another while learning. We are constantly given new information to learn however the opportunity to practice using or new information is limited to standard forms such as answering questions and writing answers. This approach improves the chance for retaining the information learned. The self produced storybook or journal gives the player a self produced learning tool created in their own unique way increasing the chance of their reusing the tool to practice. This tool deepens their understanding of the information and their ability to retain the information.

Abstract: A head mounted display (HMD) is provided. The HMD includes a housing and a view port of the housing. The view port has a screen for rendering an augmented reality scene. Included is a communications device for exchanging streaming data over a network. A depth camera integrated in the housing and oriented to capture depth data of an environment in front of the housing is included. A processor is configured to use the depth data captured by the depth camera to identify spatial positioning of real objects in the environment. A real object is rendered into the augmented reality scene, and the real object is tracked such that insertion of augmented reality objects are placed in coordination with movements of the real object shown in the augmented reality scene. The real object captured by the depth camera is the environment where a user wearing the HMD is located.

Abstract: A control console having a front side and a rear side, with multiple manually operated control elements being arranged on the front side of the control console. The control console comprises at least one additional control element, which is configurable in respect of the functionality thereof. In order to configure the additional control element, the control console comprises a function selection module having at least one pre-programmed control element functionality and having a manually operated function selector switch for selecting a pre-programmed control element functionality as a functionality which can be carried out by the additional control element.

Abstract: A video is generated based on a user's interactions with an augmented reality (AR) client in an AR system. The AR system uses machine learning models to determine content within the images of the user's interactions (e.g., gameplay of an AR game) and the quality of the images (e.g., based on features of the images such as brightness, contrast, particular AR objects, behaviors of AR objects, etc.). A first machine learning model is applied to identify content within the images (e.g., the presence of an AR object). The AR system selects a first subset of the images to which the system applies a second machine learning model that classifies a quality score for each image. The AR system generates a video using a second subset of the image frames classified by the second machine learning model (e.g., a gameplay highlight video showing the user interacting with AR objects).

Abstract: A method of providing gameplay experiences for users includes communicating with a plurality of game clients via a network, where each of the game clients is running a game application. The method further includes identifying a plurality of users of the game applications on the game clients, assigning each of the users to a team in a game instance, and assigning the users to one of a plurality of squads on the team. The method continues by initiating an activity mode in the game instance, where the activity mode includes assigning a different activity to each of the squads and tracking progress toward completion of each activity by users of the assigned squad. Upon satisfaction of the completion criteria of the activity mode, the method ends the activity mode and initiates an objective mode. The objective mode includes assigning an objective to the team.

Abstract: A game control device includes a processing module, at least one button, a signal transceiving module, a time pulse generation module, and a communication module, which are electrically connected to the processing module. When the button is pressed, the processing module generates a corresponding button code, and uses the current clocking time as absolute pressing time, and generates a button packet including a button code and a pressing time. The processing module sends the button packet via the communication module. A game system includes a server and a plurality of hosts, which are connected through the Internet. The hosts are connected to the abovementioned game control devices respectively. Each host receives the button packet sent from each game control device, and sends the button packet to the server. The server determines the press order of the each button according to the absolute pressing time in the received button packet.

Abstract: Described herein is a cloud-based gaming system in which graphics processing operations of a cloud-based game can be performed on a client device. Client-based graphics processing can be enabled in response to a determination that the client includes a graphics processor having a performance that exceeds a minimum threshold. When a game is remotely executed and streamed to a client, the client is configurable to provide network feedback that can be used to adjust execution and/or encoding for the game.

Abstract: Described herein is a cloud-based gaming system in which graphics processing operations of a cloud-based game can be performed on a client device. Client-based graphics processing can be enabled in response to a determination that the client includes a graphics processor having a performance that exceeds a minimum threshold.

Abstract: A scoring system and method for Nosework trials that can digitally evaluate the Nosework trials. The data can be easily shared with the concerned governing bodies and the participants. Several interfaces can be provided on a user device for judging and scoring aspects of the Nosework trails. Moreover, the disclosed system allows computing the results in near real-time.

Abstract: A method executed by an information processing system includes retrieving, from a first terminal device, log data related to a gameplay of a game progressed on the first terminal device based on an input operation from a user. The method includes creating, based on the log data, a video that replays the gameplay of the game progressed on the first terminal device. The method includes generating metadata based on at least one of gameplay information related to the gameplay of the game progressed on the first terminal device or operation information indicative of the input operation from the user performed on an input interface of the first terminal device by the user in the game. The method includes associating the metadata with the video. The method further includes outputting the video and the associated metadata.

Abstract: An online game is provided to users via client computing devices. Gameplay metrics are determined for users of the online game based on actions taken by the users in the online game. Secondary games are provided, where the potential awards provided by the secondary games are determined based on the gameplay metrics of the users.

Abstract: Targeted recommendations may be provided to specific user segments. The users may be segmented on or more user parameters that facilitate targeted provision of recommendations to the individual segments of users. A recommendation may prompt a user to take a recommended action in the game.

Abstract: In an audio setup including at least one audio device configurable to process audio for a first user of a plurality of user, an identifier may be assigned to a control dataset associated with the audio device, the control dataset including one or more control parameters relating to operation or functions of the audio device. At least a portion of the control dataset may be uploaded to a central depository that is accessible by a plurality of users; and access to the at least a portion of the control dataset in the central depository, by one or more of the plurality of users, may be managed. Access to the central depository may be managed via web-accessed service. Managing access to the at least a portion of the control dataset may include requiring validating any user requesting access to the at least a portion of the control dataset.

Abstract: This disclosure includes an assist function enabling method and apparatus, a device, and a readable storage medium, and relates to the field of games. In the method, target data that is generated according to a target operation in a game application is obtained. A game assist function is enabled in response to the target data matching a trigger condition of an assist function trigger. The target data indicates an execution completion status of the target operation, and the game assist function is configured to assist in executing the target operation. Further, the target operation is automatically executed, in the game application, according to the game assist function in a case that a game operation meets an execution condition of the target operation.

Abstract: A method for providing a game or test application can include causing a workplace to be displayed on an interface, the workplace comprising a plurality of field objects and a plurality of mechanic objects, wherein each of the mechanic objects is positioned within a field object; causing a plurality of controllable objects to be displayed on the interface; receiving a command to move one of the controllable objects to a position that overlays at least a portion of the plurality of field objects; converting the overlaid portion of the plurality of field objects to an active region; identifying a mechanic object contained within the active region; and in response to identifying the mechanic object contained within the active region, running a mechanic object behavior on the mechanic object within the active region.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for employing augmented reality gaming, including real world geolocation parameters, includes a plurality of gaming client devices; a game server and a geolocation system coupled thereto over a communication network; and gaming resources including a virtual missile object launched by the gaming client devices. The geolocation system determines a 3D real world location of each of the gaming client devices, which are positioned by a user in 3D space so as to launch the missile object at an angle and direction estimated to hit another of the gaming client devices. The game server calculates a real world point of impact based on the angle and direction estimates, and determines if there are hits or misses based on the calculated point of impact and the 3D real world locations. The game server displays hits and misses on the gaming client devices.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting game difficulty by using a deep-learning based game play server predict a difficulty of stage maps of a match puzzle game using a deep-learning based game play server that performs the match puzzle game and modify the stage maps. The deep-learning based game play server includes: a communicator configured to receive first stage maps of a first size and second stage maps of a second size; memory configured to store an agent model; at least one processor configured to perform learning of the agent model and perform the match puzzle game using the learned agent model.

Abstract: Methods for managing non-player characters and power centers in a computer game are based on character hierarchies and individualized correspondences between each character's traits or rank and events that involve other non-player characters or objects. Players may share power centers, character hierarchies, non-player characters, and related quests involving the shared objects with other players playing separate and unrelated game instances over a computer network, with the outcome of the quests reflected in different the games. Various configurations of game machines are used to implement the methods.

Abstract: Systems and methods for incentivizing user participation in gameplay events that take place in an online game are presented herein. The gameplay events may include one or more time intervals that take place during the duration of the gameplay event. The time intervals may be associated with incentivizing one or more actions and/or activities by the users during the intervals. The users may be distributed awards based on their performance during the intervals. The awards associated with time interval performance may impact awards distributed based on final ranking in the gameplay event.

Abstract: A method for launching interactive content including associating one or more templates with a corresponding one or more activities of an interactive content title and transmitting the one or more templates to a platform server. The method includes selecting and displaying a set of templates generated from the one or more templates received on a user device. The method includes launching the activity in the interactive title based on a template selected by a user.

Abstract: A system for playing and managing an interactive social game between a plurality of client computers connected to a network in a communications network includes a processor for playing an interactive social game program at the plurality of client computers operated by users. The interactive social game program includes associating the users of the client computers with social item(s) to be managed. The processor is operable to present the users of the client computer with stored promotions in memory. The processor is operable to cause the execution of the social game program in response to an input command, to incorporate a selected promotion and present the selected promotion visually to client computers while playing the interactive social game.

Abstract: An inexperienced computer simulation player is assisted in playing the simulation by identifying in previously-played simulations successful players in terms of simulation play. The virtual weapons selected by those players are identified and a recommendation of the weapon presented to the inexperienced player of the computer simulation.

Abstract: A virtual scene display method, includes obtaining, an adsorption region of a target virtual object in response to detection of a viewing-angle adjustment operation. The method further includes obtaining, in response to a determination that an aiming point is located in the adsorption region of the target virtual object, a target rotation speed of a viewing angle of a virtual scene according to a location of the aiming point, a location of the target virtual object, and the viewing-angle adjustment operation. Further, the method includes displaying, with the circuitry of the electronic device, a target virtual scene based on the target rotation speed of the viewing angle.

Abstract: Provided are a message output apparatus, a learning apparatus, a message output method, a learning method, and a program that allow a user to feel as if communication is being performed. An input section inputs, to a learned machine learning model that has been learned using learning data that includes learning input data including a plurality of consecutive frames of learning images and teaching data including a message associated with the learning input data, target input data including at least a plurality of consecutive frames of target images. A message identification section identifies a message according to output produced when the target input data is input to the machine learning model. A message output section outputs the identified message.

Abstract: A mobile entertainment center includes at least one TV monitor supported in a protective case on wheels. The case includes a removable cover that protectively conceals the TV monitor when not in use. When removed, the cover functions as a table or TV stand and includes removable or hinged legs. The TV monitor includes a non-reflective glass over the screen. The entertainment system is syncable with other portable electronic devices and includes speakers/sound bars. The entertainment center is DC powered and includes a voltage convertor. The mobile entertainment center further includes a charging station, flashlight, storage compartment, watertight casing, swipe screen technology, a control panel with access door, built in battery access, a rechargeable DC power source for each electronic device, a DC powered built-in gaming platform, and interactive karaoke technology.

Abstract: The invention relates to a game case (1) for the transport and mobile operation of an integratable game console, said game case (1) having an upper shell (2) and a lower shell (3) and the upper shell (2) being connected to the lower shell (3) removably or such that it can be folded along a longitudinal side. The upper shell (2) comprises a screen (4) for outputting a signal of the integratable game console and said screen (4) occupies at least half of the surface of the upper shell (2). The lower shell (3) comprises at least one shaped element (5) and said shaped element (5) has at least one recess (6) for interlockingly accommodating the games console. The game case (1) has a ready-made wiring (7) which comprises at least one power supply line (7a) or a signal line (7b), and at least one power supply lien (7a) or signal line (7b) is inserted into the recess (6) to connect to the game console for connection to a power source or to the screen (4) to output a signal of the game console.

Abstract: Mobile subassembly (30) to receive and convey at least one passenger, comprising a support (20), a cabin (22) and a cabin (22) guide (32) in relation to the support (20) in rotation around a horizontal reference axis (200). The mobile subassembly (30) is equipped with a stabilization system (36) comprising a gear ring (38), a sprocket (40), a friction brake (82), a reversible permanent magnet synchronous machine (66) to drive the sprocket (40) and a switching circuit (74) which is able, in a first switching state, to link the windings (76) of the synchronous machine (66) to an electricity power supply (78) for motor use of the synchronous machine (66) and, in a second switching state, to link the windings (76) of the synchronous machine (66) to a dissipative ohmic circuit (80) for dissipative use of the synchronous machine (66).

Abstract: Mobile subassembly (30) to receive and convey at least one passenger, comprising a support (20), a cabin (22) and a cabin (22) guide (32) in relation to the support (20) in rotation around a horizontal reference axis (200). The mobile subassembly (30) is equipped with a stabilization system (36) comprising at least one gear ring (38) attached to the support (20), at least one sprocket (40), a motor (66) comprising a motor shaft which turns around an axis which is fixed in relation to the cabin (22) a kinematic transmission chain between the motor shaft and the sprocket (40), and a coupling mechanism to guide the sprocket between an engagement position with the gear ring, in which the first sprocket is able to mesh with the first gear ring (38), and an uncoupled position in which the first sprocket (40) is a distance away and disengaged from the first gear ring (38).

Abstract: In an aspect, a toy assembly is provided, and includes a housing, an inner object (which may, in some embodiments, be a toy character) inside the housing, a tether, and a breakout motor. The breakout motor is operatively connected to the tether such that operation of the breakout motor drives the tether to rip a hole in the housing to open the housing.

Abstract: An improved toy vehicle playset contains a tower and multiple track portions coupled to the tower that provide a path for toy vehicles to descend from the top of the tower. The tower may include an elevator mechanism for transporting toy vehicles up the tower and an interactive feature that is configured to interact with descending toy vehicles along the track portions. The descent of the toy vehicles may trigger the interactive feature to also descend from the top of the tower, where the descending interactive feature may attempt to impede or stop the descending toy vehicles along the track portions. In some embodiments, the one or more towers may further include platforms configured to store and retain a plurality of toy vehicles, mechanisms that trigger one or more toy vehicles to be launched from the platforms, and mechanisms for diverting toy vehicles onto the platforms.

Abstract: An improved toy vehicle playset contains a base, a tower, a launcher, and a housing structure. The tower may be equipped with a track disposed around the tower. An interactive object may be moveably coupled to the tower and equipped with a mechanism that is repositionable between an engaged position, where the mechanism is engaged with the track of the tower, and a disengaged position, where the mechanism is disengaged from the track of the tower. When in the mechanism is in the engaged position, the interactive object may descend the tower along the track. When the mechanism is in the disengaged position, the interactive object may descend linearly or fall along the tower without following the track. The launcher may be configured to launch toy vehicles at the interactive object to actuate the mechanism to be repositioned from the engaged position to the disengaged position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an unmanned air vehicle racing system and method. The unmanned air vehicle racing system includes: at least one unmanned air vehicle which transmits data on an image to a server; a track which includes: a plurality of obstacles which detects time information, speed information, direction information, and altitude information, and which transmits data on the detected information to the server; and a plurality of guide bars which is located among the obstacles, and which indicates traveling directions; the server which processes the data received from the unmanned air vehicle, and which calculates the score of the unmanned air vehicle based on the data, received from the plurality of obstacles, according to a set algorithm; and an electronic scoreboard which receives the processed data and the calculated score from the server, and which displays a 2D or 3D image and score and ranking information.

Abstract: Provided is a UFB generating apparatus that can achieve compactness, power saving, and low cost. To this end, a liquid containing unit for supplying a liquid to a UFB generating head is fluidly linked to the UFB generating head at a position higher than the UFB generating head in a direction of gravitational force.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for extracting organic molecular compounds from plant material and concentrating those into a viscous oil, the process supported by a machine architecture that heats, cools, and stirs a cooking mixture of plant material and a consumable solvent oil, the viscous oil suitable for use in sublingual tinctures, food products, and topical salves.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the isolation or extraction of exosomes or microvesicles. The methods and compositions may involve providing a device including exosome-binding ligands in the form of anionic or electron-rich groups arranged on a substrate surface. The methods and compositions may involve providing a device including a substrate having a surface, with a plurality of polymers attached to the substrate and exosome-binding ligands in the form of anionic or electron-rich groups arranged on the plurality of polymers.

Abstract: An adjustable separation system for separating particles suspended in a liquid and method of using same are disclosed. Embodiments are directed to an adjustable separation system that includes an adjustable particle separation channel including: a plurality of plate electrodes; and an adjustable inclination system configured to adjust inclination of the plate electrodes through a range of angles, or an adjustable spacing system configured to adjust spacing between adjacent plate electrodes. The adjustable separation system allows the particle-laden liquid to traverse the plate electrodes within the separation channel, thereby separating the particles from the liquid while using the Boycott effect. These and other embodiments achieve separation of particles suspended in a liquid via an adjustable separation system and, optionally, without the need for manual/technician adjustments, which can result in improved efficiency, quicker separation/operating time, and reduced power consumption and cost.

Abstract: A system is provided for covering a launder channel of a clarifier tank, the launder channel having a tank wall and launder channel wall. The system comprises a mounting section connected to the launder channel wall, a hinge, and an openable cover panel, movable between a closed and open position. The mounting section includes an angled resting structure for supporting the cover panel, when in the open position, away from the mounting section.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a chemical filter fluidly coupled between a source for a processing solution and a nozzle to dispense the processing solution. The chemical filter is configured to filter the processing solution from the source. The apparatus may include a vacuum pump that is configured to apply a vacuum to the chemical filter. The apparatus may include a valve system configured to operate in a first operating state and a second operating state, where in the first operating state the valve system is configured to couple the source to the chemical filter and block the vacuum to the chemical filter, and where in the second operating state the valve system is configured to couple the vacuum to the chemical filter and block the source to the chemical filter.

Abstract: A filter system and filtration process for obtaining a filtered liquid and slurrifying a filter cake and whereby the filter cake is slurrified under such conditions that the solids of the slurrified filter cake maintain a suitable quality for being re-used. The filter system has a housing (1) comprising an aperture (6) for liquid containing solids, and a discharge outlet (5) and is characterized in that the housing (1) of the filter system is comprising a slurrification section (3) and at least one filter element (2) having two sides wherein one side is suitable for building up a filter cake and another sides is suitable for contact with filtered liquid, and the slurrification section is comprising at least one nozzle (4) for steam or gas injection and the discharge outlet (5) is suitable for discharging a slurry.

Abstract: An air filtration system includes a main body having a flow path; a first filter portion provided on the flow path and having a first body portion; a plurality of protrusions distributed and disposed on the first body portion; and a plurality of first through holes passing through the first body portion and interposed between the adjacent protrusions; wherein when an external fluid flows in the flow path, the external fluid passes through the protrusions first and then passes through each of the first through holes, so that the flowing external fluid is hindered by the protrusions, and thus a flow velocity at a position adjacent to the protrusions is lower than a flow velocity flowing through the first through holes, thereby vortices are respectively generated between orifices of the first through holes and the adjacent protrusions.

Abstract: An upright two-stage dust collector includes a base unit, a suction blower unit, a filter unit and a dust collecting unit. The suction blower unit has a suction blower body. The filter unit includes a filter body, a coarse particle dust filter cartridge disposed in the filter body, and a fine particle dust filter element disposed in the coarse particle dust filter cartridge. The fine particle dust filter element is coaxially inserted in the coarse particle dust filter cartridge. The air after the first dust collection is filtered by the fine particle dust filter element to perform the second dust collection. Through the combination of the above units, in addition to a two-stage dust collecting effect, the dust collector occupies less space and can be used conveniently.

Abstract: A waste collection bag may be used by an autonomous cleaning robot (e.g., an autonomous vacuum) to store waste during a plurality of cleaning processes. The waste bag comprises a waste bag, a waste collection sachet, and an absorbent. The waste bag has a first side and a second side, where the first side has an opening for waste to enter, and is composed of filtering material. The waste collection enclosed sachet has a first side and a second side that connect to form a cavity. The waste collection enclosed sachet is tethered to the second side of the waste bag and is composed of dissolvable paper. The absorbent may absorb liquid waste and is located inside the cavity of the waste collection enclosed sachet.