Abstract: A handgun simulation assembly that mates a virtual reality (VR) controller having a trigger finger button with a handgun grip and trigger in order to better simulate the feel of a typical handgun for a VR environment. The handgun simulation assembly includes a handgun body with a mating cradle that is designed to receive and hold a VR controller. The mating cradle has an engaged position where the VR controller is affixed to the handgun body and an unengaged position where the VR controller is released. When the mating cradle is in the engaged position, the VR controller can be oriented such that the trigger finger button is positioned downward, and the control pad is positioned rearward and facing the user. The mating cradle allows various subassemblies to access the buttons on the VR controller to provide a more realistic handgun experience when in a VR environment.

Abstract: A handgun simulation assembly that mates a virtual reality (VR) controller having a trigger finger button with a handgun grip and trigger in order to better simulate the feel of a typical handgun for a VR environment. The handgun simulation assembly includes a handgun body with a magazine release subassembly for transferring the depression of a magazine release button on the handgun grip to a translational action to depress the side button of the VR controller. Depressing the magazine release button can also cause a magazine weight suspended inside the handgun grip to at least partially drop downward in the handgun grip to simulate an actual magazine drop. By mating commercially available VR controllers with realistic handgun grips and triggers, users of the handgun simulation assembly are provided with a more realistic handgun experience when in a VR environment.

Abstract: In a data processing method, a first server receives control stream information from a terminal, parses the control stream information, starts a game based on a game identifier (ID) in the control stream information, and intercepts instruction stream information. An Android stimulator is deployed on the first server. The first server sends the instruction stream information to a second server. The second server is in a graphics processing unit (GPU) resource pool. The second server selects a target GPU from the GPU resource pool to process the instruction stream information, completes image rendering and encoding, and generates video stream information. The second server sends the video stream information to the terminal. The terminal displays the video stream information to a user.

Abstract: A method for cloud gaming. The method including receiving one or more encoded slices of a video frame at a client, wherein the video frame was generated at a server while executing a video game, and encoded by an encoder at the server into the one or more encoded slices. The method including decoding a first encoded slice at a decoder of the client before fully receiving the one or more encoded slices of the video frame.

Abstract: An information handling system presents visual images at a display with a grid overlay defined by an onscreen display menu and having a highlighted grid to track a desired boundary, such as a head position or an eye position. Highlighting the end user viewing direction and/or location aids in end user manipulation of input devices to achieve a display at the viewed position, such as to move a crosshairs cursor to the highlight location by giving the end user perspective on the amount of movement needed at the input device to achieve an overlap.

Abstract: Embodiments include a system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting a current trigger during a video game and determining a group of players involved in the current trigger. Further embodiments include recording a trigger clip of game content for each player in the group of players resulting in a group of trigger clips. Each trigger clip of the group of trigger clips is a portion of game content that includes the current trigger from a perspective of each player of the group of players. Additional embodiments include providing the group of trigger clips to a group of gaming devices over a communication network. Each gaming device of the group of gaming devices is associated with one player of the group of players. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes processing circuitry to generate images of a computer-generated environment for display to a first user, storage circuitry to temporarily store at least some of the images, where the storage circuitry is configured to temporarily store a respective image in dependence upon one or more storage conditions, receiving circuitry to receive user input data indicative of selection by a first user of a predetermined function for reporting abusive interaction by another user associated with the computer-generated environment, recording circuitry to generate a respective recording in response to the user input data, the respective recording comprising at least some of the images stored by the storage circuitry and output circuitry to output the respective recording

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a game interaction method and apparatus, a device and a medium. The method displays a game screen corresponding to a target game and plays a game audio corresponding to the target game, receives a trigger operation of a user based on a target operation identification corresponding to the game audio; and if the trigger operation is a valid operation corresponding to the target operation identification, displays a target scene element at a target position of the main game scene, the target position being a preset display position of the target scene element on the main game scene.

Abstract: A game display method and device, electronic equipment and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: displaying a game interface corresponding to a first virtual object; in response to a preset game event, acquiring clue information of a second virtual object in a game scene, and updating the current suspicion value of at least one second virtual object, wherein the clue information is information generated in response to a first target interactive operation performed by the second virtual object on a target object in the game scene; acquiring location information of the second virtual object with the current suspicion value satisfying a target threshold range in the game scene; and displaying, on a game scene map in the game interface, a mark corresponding to the location information.

Abstract: At least a pose that a first object having a first 3D model adopts in a virtual space is controlled. According to a first command based on an operation input, at least first pose data related to the pose of the first object at the time of the first command is stored into a storage. According to a second command based on an operation input, a second object having the first 3D model is disposed in the virtual space, in a pose based on the first pose data.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining, based on a sequential graph-based model, gaming exposure information over time, where the gaming exposure information includes device-level preferences and household-level preferences. The method also includes combining one or more raw user behavior sessions into a gameplay session based on the obtained gaming exposure information. The method further includes providing a scoring metric to (i) check an extent of multi-matching in the obtained gaming exposure information and (ii) remove untrustworthy gaming exposures from the obtained gaming exposure information. In addition, the method includes generating, based on a feature engineering pipeline, one or more game segments running in a production environment, where the one or more game segments are identified for ancillary content based on inferences by a machine learning model trained using the gaming exposure information.

Abstract: A computer system operates an off-chain electronic game that includes in-game assets stored off of a blockchain. The computer system detects an occurrence of a progression event related to a particular in-game asset associated with a particular player. In response to the occurrence, the computer system increases an upgrade capacity of the particular in-game asset. The upgrade capacity controls a maximum number of attribute upgrades that can be applied to the particular in-game asset at a time. The computer system then permits or prevents application of attribute upgrades to the particular in-game asset based on the upgrade capacity. The computer system further permits or prevents application of attribute upgrades based on whether the attribute upgrades are being applied to other off-chain electronic games. An interoperability API is used to determine whether a given attribute upgrade is being used in another game.

Abstract: A computer system operates an off-chain electronic game that includes in-game assets stored off of a blockchain. The off-chain electronic game is provided by the system with one or more other electronic games. Each of the electronic games are configured to incorporate or integrate the use of on-chain cryptographic assets for in-game leveling and progression. The system implements an interoperability application programming interface (API) that controls usage of an on-chain cryptographic asset between different electronic games. In some examples, the interoperability API permits usage of an on-chain cryptographic asset in only one electronic game in only one point in time. In response to a query by an electronic game that specifies a given asset, the interoperability API can provide a response that indicates that the given asset is already in use in a different game and is not permitted for usage in the electronic game.

Abstract: A computer system operates an off-chain electronic game that includes in-game assets stored off of a blockchain. The off-chain electronic game is configured to incorporate on-chain cryptographic assets related to in-game leveling or progression. In some examples, the on-chain cryptographic assets are non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and the on-chain cryptographic assets define in-game attribute data and can include generic digital and visual art. The computer system obtains permission from an interoperability API of a gaming environment/platform to apply a given on-chain cryptographic asset to an in-game asset to modify attribute data of the in-game asset. The computer system applies the given on-chain cryptographic asset and provides an in-game visual indication of the application and modification of attribute data. The in-game visual indication includes a combination of game-specific digital art and the generic digital art of the given on-chain cryptographic asset.

Abstract: The present invention provides a program, an information processing system, and an information processing method capable of increasing the diversity of rewards that can be obtained when game mediums are consumed, thus making it possible to attract a player's interest. The content of a reward that can be obtained when a character that satisfies a recruitment condition(s) set for each mission is consumed is set on the basis of the status linked with the character, and the content of a reward for a character that is specified as a consumption target is displayed in a character selection screen that serves as an input interface for accepting an input for specifying a character as a consumption target.

Abstract: A non-fungible token (NFT) platform that includes a processor and a memory, and operates by: receiving, via the processor, player data to be associated with a player token NFT corresponding to a multiplayer game; receiving, via the processor, other data, wherein the other data includes player hierarchy data to be associated with the player token NFT; and facilitating creation of the player token NFT via a blockchain-based distributed computer network, based on the player data and the player hierarchy data.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for rendering assistive chat during play of a video game. An example method includes tracking a gaze of a first player interacting with a scene of an environment of the video game. The method includes identifying a gaze focus of the first player. The gaze focus is toward a character in the scene. The character is associated with a second player. The method includes processing state data of the environment to identify an event occurring in the environment of the video game. The method includes surfacing an indicator to the first player that is suggestive of participating in a chat communication with the second player. The surfacing is configured to be triggered responsive to the gaze focus being toward the character and the identified event.

Abstract: A toy for figure play includes a guide portion, a first slide member, a second slide member, and an interlocking member. The first slide member is configured to be guided by the guide portion, and includes a first knob portion and a first display portion. The second slide member is configured to be guided by the guide portion. The second slide member is provided on a back side of the first slide member, and includes a second knob portion. The interlocking member is provided to be movable in accordance with a slide operation of the second slide member, and includes a second display portion disposed on a front side of the first display portion.

Abstract: In a model toy, a second rotating shaft of a second rotating member is provided at a position offset from a first rotating shaft of a first rotating member such that an axial direction of the second rotating shaft is in parallel with that of the first rotating shaft. A position of a center of gravity of the first rotating member is positioned on an opposite side of the second rotating shaft with respect to the first rotating shaft. The first rotating member is configured to rotate around an axis of the first rotating shaft so as to be operable between a first state where the position of the center of gravity is positioned below the second rotating shaft and a second state where the position of the center of gravity is positioned above the second rotating shaft.

Abstract: A traveling toy for figure play includes a first member, a second member and a third member. The first member includes a first traveling wheel. The second member is connected to the first member through a first hinge portion, and includes a second traveling wheel. The third member is provided to face the second member and connected to the first member through a second hinge portion. The third member includes a third traveling wheel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a balloon containment device comprising a central portion having a diameter larger than the diameter of the narrowest part of an expanded opening portion of a balloon. An elongate external retainer extends from the central portion toward a proximate end to the balloon opening portion and having a length enabled for placement of the central portion, extending through a neck portion of the balloon opening portion. An elongate internal retainer extends from the central portion, and toward a distal end from the balloon opening portion, and having a length designed for placement inside of the balloon. Wherein when the balloon is inflated, the central portion is held against the neck portion by manipulation of the external retainer.

Abstract: Circuit blocks are provided. A circuit block may include a corner section including an outer edge and an inner edge, opposite the outer edge, the corner section including a flexible, conductive material. The circuit block may also include a retainer section configured to electrically couple to a substrate. The inner edge of the corner section and the retainer section may be configured to form an inner region configured to receive and retain a magnet. Associated devices are also provided.

Abstract: A toy apparatus for providing an optical illusion, comprising: a rotor which rotates about an axis; at least one blade formation for being engaged by a substance such as to cause the rotor to rotate; and at least one image which rotates consequent upon rotation of the rotor. The rotation of the at least one image causes the production of the optical illusion due to the viewer's persistence of vision.

Abstract: A model toy includes: a main body; a container portion having an opening opened upward; a rotational plate provided inside the container portion and including a first plate surface and a second plate surface opposite to the first plate surface; a rotational shaft configured to support the rotational plate in the container portion rotatably to allow the first and second plate surfaces to be turned over; and an operation portion configured to perform rotational operation. In response to operation of the operation portion, the rotational plate is configured to be switched between a first state and a second state. In the first state, an inner portion of the container portion and the opening are partitioned while the first plate surface is oriented upward. In the second state, the inner portion of the container portion and the opening are partitioned while the second plate surface is oriented upward.

Abstract: A model toy includes: a main body including a plate portion; a first figure body provided on the plate portion; and a second figure body provided on the plate portion so as to be arranged in a state where the second figure body is close to the first figure body along an arrangement direction in which the first figure body and the second figure body are arranged. The first figure body engages the plate portion immovably. The second figure body engages the plate portion movably to allow the second body to move in a direction in which the second figure body is separated from the first figure body along the arrangement direction.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a system that can control a floating state of a floating object within a production space. [Solution] This production system 100 includes a plurality of air discharge devices 10. The plurality of air discharge devices 10 are configured to generate a clockwise or counterclockwise air flow when viewed in a plan view, within a production space surrounded by air discharge ports 12 of the devices. It is possible to cause an object F to float within the production space by means of the air flow generated by the plurality of air discharge devices 10.

Abstract: A system and method for regulating a motorsport racing event are disclosed. The system comprises sensor modules for sensing a plurality of race parameters to generate a plurality of input signals. A data analysis module receives the input signals for analysis. A decision-making module receives the analyzed signal and computes a recommendation or a decision corresponding to the level of violation. A penalty and recommendation module receives information associated with the recommendation or the decision and presents the recommendation or the decision.

Abstract: A method for preparing bio-active particles by spray drying, liquid nitrogen quick-freezing, and vacuum freeze drying includes the following steps: transporting a feed liquid into a preheated spray tower, wherein the feed liquid forms liquid droplets after being atomized by an atomizer in the spray tower, dispersing air is introduced into a top of the spray tower, and the dispersing air disperses the atomized liquid droplets; introducing hot air into the top of the spray tower, wherein the liquid droplets are partially formed into dry-like particles after being dried by the hot air, the surface dried particles fall, through a bottom of the spray tower, into a cooling pool arranged under the spray tower, and the particles, after being frozen, are transferred to a freeze drying device for freeze drying.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for extracting biomolecules from biomass using an extraction apparatus. Further, the present invention provides an ultrasonic process that extracts lutein pigments from marigolds using an extraction apparatus that requires at least two repeating units of reactor setup. Here the present invention shows an extraction efficiency in the range of 95-100% and purity of biomolecules with a range of 90-95% under mild reaction conditions.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and techniques can be provided for processing an oil-containing material with an alcohol-based solvent to extract oil from the material. In some examples, a system includes an extractor configured to process an oil-containing feedstock. The extractor receives the oil-containing feedstock and conveys the material from an inlet to an outlet through the extractor. The extractor also receives an alcohol-based solvent at a solvent inlet and conveys the solvent through the extractor to a solvent outlet. The alcohol-based solvent may be ethanol. A concentration of oil in the feedstock may decrease as the feedstock moves through the extractor from the inlet to the outlet while the concentration of the oil in the solvent increases.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a system and a method for gas-condensate recovery. A gas-condensate separator is in fluid communication with a production header and an ejector comprising a motive inlet, a suction inlet, and an ejector outlet. The gas-condensate separator comprises an inlet, a gas outlet, and a recovered condensate outlet. The recovered condensate outlet is in fluid communication with the suction inlet of the ejector, and the ejector outlet is in fluid communication with the production header. The method comprises feeding a production fluid from a production header to a gas-condensate separator. The production fluid is separated in the gas-condensate separator. A gas and a recovered condensate are recovered and the recovered condensate is recycled into the production header.

Abstract: The present system is for integrated management of associated gas and produced water at oil well extraction sites. The system includes a controller that makes gas allocation determination (e.g., directs conditioned gas to (i) gas flare, (ii) produced water reduction system, and/or (iii) generator) when a change in conditioned gas flow is detected based on first plurality of inputs. If the conditioned gas is directed to the generator, then the controller makes an electricity allocation determination (e.g., (i) increase a data processing operating rate on a data processing server, (ii) start up idle data processing equipment, (iii) direct generated electric current to a power grid, and/or (iv) charge a storage battery) based on second plurality of inputs. By operating the system of gas consumption and electricity production/consumption in an integrated fashion, benefits of flaring prevention, resource conversation, and more efficient economic operations are optimized to a degree not previously attainable.

Abstract: A system for solids removal is provided that includes a vessel having an upper end, a lower end opposite the upper end, an outer wall defining an interior space of the vessel and extending from the lower end to the upper end. The vessel further includes a bottom connected to the outer wall adjacent the lower end. The vessel includes an underflow weir, a solids collection weir, and a weir bottom connected to the underflow weir and the solids collection weir. The vessel further includes an overflow weir positioned in the interior space and connected to the vessel adjacent the lower end of the vessel and extending a distance to an upper end of the overflow weir located adjacent the upper end of the vessel, the overflow weir located between the underflow weir and the outlet.

Abstract: A filter element includes an inner filter basket including an elongated tubular portion having a first open end and a first closed end. The tubular portion defines a plurality of perforations therethrough. An outer surface of the tubular portion is seamless. A first annular brim extends outwardly from the open end of the tubular portion. The filter element also includes an outer filter basket having a second open end in which the inner filter basket is received. A second annular brim extends outwardly from the second open end of the outer filter basket. The fabric filter bag is disposed between the inner filter basket and the outer filter basket.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for forming a filter medium, which is suitable for filtering fluids, for a filter element, said method comprising: applying at least one self-contained sealant onto a fluid-permeable media web in a specifiable direction, producing a solid composite at least between parts of the sealant and the media web, pleating the composite, thereby forming individual filter folds, producing a hollow body in that the two lateral edges of the media web which lie opposite each other so as to adjoin each other and which run transversely to the specified direction are connected together such that in order to obtain at least one seal region on the media web, the respective sealant is arranged on the inner face of the hollow body, a seal is produced for each filter fold, and an end-face seal of the media web is produced.

Abstract: A catch basin stormwater filtering apparatus includes a support frame and a filter medium supported by the support frame. The support frame includes a planar upper plate and a planar lower plate disposed below and in close proximity to the upper plate. The upper and lower plates have substantially the same outer dimensions, and the support frame defines a central opening. The filter medium is in the shape of a basket and includes lateral side walls of which adjacent walls are joined together, and a bottom wall, the lateral side walls defining a top opening which is disposed in alignment with the central opening of the support frame. The filter medium also includes a flange that extends outwardly from the lateral side walls at the top opening of the filter medium. The flange is interposed between and adhesively joined to the upper plate and the lower plate of the support frame.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a membrane leaf packet, and a spiral membrane element including a plurality of such membrane leaf packets, including such elements exhibiting enhanced sanitary properties. Such membrane elements can be used for filtration, for example, in food-related fields, including filtering dairy, sugar and/or other liquid streams.

Abstract: A movable seal for interfacing between a first surface and a second surface includes a floating portion attached to a non-floating portion by a flexible coupling portion, wherein the non-floating portion is coupled to the first surface by nesting in a groove on the first surface, and wherein the non-floating portion forms a seal between the first and second surfaces when the first surface moves relative to the second surface in a first direction, and wherein the non-floating portion does not form a seal between the first and second surfaces when the first surface moves relative to the second surface in a second opposite direction.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to filtration container assemblies and methods of using the same. A filtration container assembly can include an outer container and a plunging assembly. The outer container can have a first open end and a second closed end that defines an inner cavity. The plunging assembly can include a first end and a second end, with the second end of the plunging assembly being configured to be received within the inner cavity of the outer container. The plunging assembly can also include an inner sleeve having a first end and a second end and an outer wall that defines an inner bore. The plunging assembly can further include a filtration assembly in fluid communication with the inner bore, with the filtration assembly including a flow control device.

Abstract: A filter housing having a tapered or angled threaded section/interface with a filter head. The angled threaded section allows for easy installation and thread engagement before a seal is created with the filter head.

Abstract: A fracture shielded filter tool including a mandrel, a filtration material disposed in a position relative to the mandrel to filter a fluid moving between an exterior of the mandrel and an interior of the mandrel, and a shield adjacent the filtration material and positioned to protect the filtration material from fluid associated with a fracture operation. A method for fracturing including running the tool to a target location, initiate a fracturing operation, shielding the filtration material from fluid associated with the fracturing operation and removing the shield thereby allowing fluid flow through the filtration material. A borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole and a tool disposed as part of or within the string.

Abstract: A filtration system includes a variable speed pump having a direct current motor in communication with a source of fluid to be filtered, and a filter assembly having in communication the variable speed pump and with the source of fluid, such that the source of fluid, the variable speed pump and the filter assembly define a kidney-loop filtration circuit in which the fluid is circulated and filtered. A control circuit in communication with the direct current motor varies a voltage supplied to the direct current motor such that the speed of the direct current motor is variable and consequently the flow of fluid through the variable speed pump and through the filter assembly is variable between 0.05 gpm and 0.45 gpm. The direct current motor draws current and produces an output of less than 0.10 hp.

Abstract: Fibrous filter medium that includes a surface-loading filter layer comprising fine fibers having an average diameter of less than 1 micron; a depth loading filter layer; and a support layer; wherein the layers are configured and arranged for placement in a gas stream with the surface loading filter layer being the most upstream layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a porous filter includes a step of preparing a first porous filter having first micropores, a step of increasing the size of the first micropores by stretching while heating the first porous filter, a step of maintaining the increased size of the first micropores by sucking a liquid into the increased first micropores, and a step of forming a second porous filter having second micropores larger than the first micropores by evaporating the liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid separator for separating liquid from a gas-liquid mixture, having a housing, an inlet, an outlet, a flow path connecting the inlet to the outlet, and a separating device, arranged in the flow path, for liquid separation, wherein a wall body is attached to the inner side of a housing portion adjoining the outlet, surrounds an annular collar projecting into the housing from the outlet, and extends towards a liquid outlet, wherein the wall body, together with a wall of the housing, defines a flow channel so that liquid collected at the outlet can be discharged through the flow channel via the liquid outlet.

Abstract: The filter container in which air in the flow path on the secondary side of the filter is discharged with a simple structure is required. The problem is solved by the filter container system including a filter cartridge having a filter for filtering a fluid, the filter having a flow path having cylindrical shape between a first opening at one end and a second opening at another end, of the filter, a filter container in which the filter cartridge is detachably set inside of the filter container having an air-bleeding mechanism at an upper side of the filter container, a partition contacting with the filter cartridge and the inside of the filter container causes a formation of an air-bleeding chamber communicating with an air-bleeding opening of the air-bleeding mechanism, and a pipe extending in a vertical direction, to communicate with an inside of the filter cartridge.

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: System and methods for solder flux removal from a gas stream is disclosed. In one aspect, the system includes: a scrubber chamber having a gas inlet and a gas outlet through which the gas stream is introduced into and withdrawn from the scrubber chamber; at least one rinse agent delivery mechanism for introducing a rinse agent into the scrubber chamber for contact with the gas stream, the rinse agent being at a temperature for condensing a first portion of the flux from the gas stream; a condenser portion of the scrubber chamber containing the rinse agent for receiving the gas stream, the rinse agent being at a temperature for condensing a second portion of the flux in the gas stream; and a condensed flux removal apparatus adapted for removal from the scrubber chamber of at least a portion of the rinse agent and the flux which has condensed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a smart dust suppression system that sprays atomized water through a fan that ensures the dust raised during collection, transport and discharge to be suppressed at the point where it starts to form without spreading to the environment, in enterprises such as cement factories, iron and steel factories, coal enterprises, thermal power plants, ports and the like, in machines that ensure the stockpiling of raw materials and the recovery of the stocked raw materials in all open and closed mine sites, in clamshell and conveyor belt systems, thereby preventing environmental pollution, protecting human health, preventing machinery and equipment from being affected by dust, and suppressing the dust emitted by the conveyor belts and the clamps during the unloading of the raw material.

Abstract: A method for preparing hydrogen from ammonia by using pressure swing adsorption (PSA) is provided. The method for preparing hydrogen from ammonia, of the present invention, comprises the steps of: generating hydrogen and nitrogen from ammonia gas through a high-temperature reaction by using a catalyst; performing purification by selectively adsorbing unreacted ammonia gas from a gas containing unreacted ammonia and low-purity hydrogen and nitrogen, which are supplied through the high-temperature reaction and cooled; and performing purification by separating high-purity hydrogen from the gas consisting of low-purity hydrogen and nitrogen, wherein purification is carried out by using a carbon molecular sieve (CMS) adsorbent so as to desorb the unreacted ammonia gas through PSA.