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Methods and systems for rendering an interactive virtual environment for communication is provided. The interactive virtual environment is depicted from images to be displayed on a display and the interactive virtual environment is generated by a computer program that is executed on at least one computer of a computer network system. The interactive virtual environment includes one or more virtual user avatars controlled by real-world users. The method further includes controlling a virtual user avatar to move about a virtual space and generating an interface for composing a message to be displayed as a virtual message within the virtual space. The virtual message is posted to an interactive space within the virtual space. The method further includes associating permissions to the virtual message, such that the permissions define which of the one more virtual user avatars are able to view the virtual message that is posted to the interactive space. The virtual message is one of a plurality of virtual message posted to the interactive space, and the permissions prevent viewing of the virtual message by virtual user avatars that do not have permission to view the virtual message. The permissions may be based on one of buddy lists, game familiarity relative to other real-world users, skill level of other real-world users, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the avatars can be computer controlled bots, thus not requiring a real-world user to dictate control.

A system and a method of a transparent color image display utilizing fluorescence conversion (FC) of nano-particles and molecules are disclosed. In one preferred embodiment, a color image display system consists of a light source equipped with two-dimensional scanning hardware and a FC display screen board. The FC display screen board consists of a transparent fluorescence display layer, a wavelength filtering coating, and an absorption substrate. In another preferred embodiment, two mechanisms of light excitation are utilized. One of the excitation mechanisms is up-conversion where excitation light wavelength is longer than fluorescence wavelength. The second mechanism is down-conversion where excitation wavelength is shorter than fluorescence wavelength. A host of preferred fluorescence materials for the FC screen are also disclosed. These materials fall into four categories: inorganic nanometer sized phosphors; organic molecules and dyes; semiconductor based nano particles; and organometallic molecules. These molecules or nano-particles are incorporated in the screen in such a way that allows the visible transparency of the screen. Additionally, a preferred fast light scanning system is disclosed. The preferred scanning system consists of dual-axes acousto-optic light deflector, signal processing and control circuits equipped with a close-loop image feedback to maintain position accuracy and pointing stability of the excitation beam.

Disclosed herein is a device for measuring horizontal and vertical eye movement utilizing infrared technology. The device rests on the user's nose and, in alternate versions, can be secured to the user's head via a head strap or temple arms which will provide greater alignment and applications. It is comprised of a nose bridge piece and mounting means which house the calculation and measurement technology. The nose bridge is similar to that of ordinary eye glasses with the mounting means, or head strap, or temple arms attached thereto. The mounting means consist of a lightweight horizontal component which extends from the nose bridge and underneath the eyes. This component is located below the horizontal center of the eye and rests above the cheek area of the user's face. Illuminators, which are oriented approximately linear to the horizontal axis of the eye on the component, radiate light into the lower portion of the eye. Sensors, which are above and below the illuminators on the component, detect and measure the amount of reflected light. The device is capable of measuring both axes independently and jointly, as well as both eyes independently and jointly. Utilizing a robust algorithm, accurate adjustment and alignment are not required. The device itself does not require adjustment or alignment, only adjustments for the user's facial features are needed. Therefore, this device only obstructs the bottom portion of the user's lower field of view, leaving the forward, side-to-side, and upward fields completely unobstructed, as well as requires only minimal adjustment and alignment. Thus, it has advantages, applications, and usefulness not contemplated by the prior art.

An autostereoscopic display device has both a barrier arrangement and a lens arrangement. A plurality of views are provided to different lateral viewing directions. At least a portion of the field of view has autostereoscopic output, and the portion having autostereoscopic output has no repetition of individual 2D views and comprises at least three individual 2D views. This means there is no reversal of the stereo views (“pseudo stereo views”) at viewing cone boundaries as there are no viewing cone boundaries.

A method and system are disclosed for sending stored IPTV advertisement data from an IPTV network end user network interface device. The method includes receiving the IPTV advertisement data from an IPTV network server at the IPTV end user network interface device; storing the IPTV advertisement data in a memory of the IPTV network end user network interface device; determining at the IPTV network end user network interface device whether an IPTV subscription is active for the IPTV network end user device; and sending the advertisement data from the IPTV network device to a client device for display when the IPTV subscription is not active for the IPTV end user network interface device. The system includes a processor, memory and instruction for performing the method.

Password entry is done by displaying to a user distinct codes corresponding to characters in the user's password. The user then serially enters codes corresponding to characters while concealing the entry. Only a limited number of keys are used for password entry. In one example, two keys, a "HIT" key and a "NEXT" key, are provided within a concealing hood, and the password in entered serially as a number of "HIT" key hits. The user is prompted to enter digits corresponding to symbols of his or her password with a display of unique m-ary number codes assigned mutually exclusively to different characters. The scheme can be easily implemented in existing computer systems entirely through a conventional ASCII keyboard or mouse, by using adjacent keys on the keyboard or left and right mouse buttons. As the method requires only a few keys, concealing the keys to prevent viewing of key entry is possible.

When detecting the start of a recommended program, a recommended program notification device displays a notification screen (121) indicating the existence of a recommended program. When a recommendation control instruction is input while the notification screen (121) is being displayed, the recommended program notification device displays a recommendation list window (132) indicating a list of recommended programs. When a predetermined time has elapsed, and when an instruction other than the recommendation control instruction is input, while the notification screen (121) is being displayed, the recommended program notification device erases the notification screen (121). The recommended program notification device may display the notification screen when selected stations are changed. Thereby, a user can obtain information about a recommended program without inputting any instruction.

The organic EL device includes a base material as a substrate, a plurality of organic EL elements disposed on the based materials, a seal layer covering the plurality of organic EL elements to seal, color layers of at least red, green, and blue corresponding to a plurality of organic EL elements and formed on the seal layer, and a convex portion which is formed by dividing each of colored layers with different colors on the seal layer, and whose height is lower than the height of a colored layer of at least red, green, blue on the seal layer. The convex portion has a property of optical transparency, and is formed using a photosensitive resin material which is a main material of the colored layers, for example.

A molding method and a mold therefor capable of forming a doll head of a shape exactly conforming to a mold by blow molding using a safe molding material. A split mold (2, 3) which has an inner surface formed to have a configuration conforming to a shape of a doll head (17) is so arranged that a parting line (18) formed by mold members (2, 3) of the split mold may be formed on a hairline of the hair of the doll head (17) or in proximity thereto. A molding material is constituted by a thermoplastic synthetic resin elastomer as a main ingredient thereof and has a plasticizer and a coloring agent added thereto. The molding material is heated and then dropped in as a parison (15) between the mold members (2, 3) of the split mold spaced from each other. Then, the mold members (2, 3) of the split mold are joined together and air is blown into the split mold. Air is removed through at least one projection such as a nose (5) or the like from a cavity during blowing of air into the split mold (2, 3).

A rear view mirror assembly comprises a body having cameras for viewing and recording images out the front windshield and the rear window of the vehicle. The rear-facing cameras can be used to record the activities of the driver while driving and the activities of any rear-seated passengers. The cameras are connected to a camera system that may comprise means for camera control, power and recording and may be included in the body. The body may also have a GPS receiver. The body further includes a retractable universal mounting bracket used for mounting portable electronic devices having display screens. The display screen can be used to display images recorded by the cameras and GPS data such as street maps and vehicle location.

A variable color print of an image includes a reflective image medium including a plurality of different, locally colored, image regions; a first plurality of repeated changes in reflective angle of the image medium which extend in a first direction and are parallel to each other in a second direction transverse to the first direction; each locally colored image region including at least one local color medium disposed on the reflective medium; each local color medium includes at least one color sequence, each sequence extending in the second direction and including at least two different color variations; and each color variation is aligned with the repeated changes in reflective angle such that the repeated changes in reflective angle selectively prevent viewing of at least one of the color variations and selectively highlight at least one of the color variations at different viewing angles to generate changes in color of the locally colored image regions as the viewing angle changes.

A service is provided that verifies, repairs, and provides a resale mechanism for electronic merchandise over the Internet. A reseller sends in a request to sell electronic merchandise. The service provider may verify the authenticity of the merchandise. Next, depending on the reseller's requests, the service provider may verify the electronic merchandise and repair the electronic merchandise if the data is faulty. When the electronic merchandise is ready, the service provider may advertise the merchandise using a method specified by the reseller. Once there is a buyer, the service provider may notify the reseller, a transaction may occur, and the electronic merchandise and copyrights may be transferred from reseller to buyer.

An illuminating display including a transparent substrate (12) in the form of a sheet or slab having an upper face (14), a lower face (16) and a plurality of edge faces. The edge faces are provided with an internally reflective treatment (18) and at least one light source (20) is associated with the substrate, causing a relatively narrow beam of light rays to emanate into said substrate. At least one reflective surface (22) arranged internally, preferably perpendicular to either the upper or lower face, of said substrate (12) to operatively internally reflect light rays (26) from said light source (20) within the substrate. Either (or both) the upper face (14) and the lower face (16) having material (17) in contact therewith for capturing or directing light from within the substrate out of a face (14, 16). The display may be employed in combination with a liquid crystal display (LCD) assembly.

This invention provides a camera system installed on the front end of a vehicle, either on the left front, the right front, or both sides, that prevents accidents resulting from the driver's propensity to protrude into oncoming traffic to view that traffic. The camera is linked via wired or wireless connection to an onboard computer and a commercially available navigation display that is placed within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The driver reviews a visual description on the display of any oncoming traffic in the form of motor vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, animals and the like on the navigation display via a single screen, split screen or alternating screens. The camera system is furnished with a speed sensor that detects when the vehicle reaches a threshold speed of 3 miles per hour to activate or de-activate the camera. This camera system can be retrofitted into older vehicles.

Display devices in the shape of a flag assembly are provided. The display devices are constructed of solid plastic materials that withstand damage caused by contact with air turbulence or adverse weather conditions, particularly when attached to a mount on a moving vehicle, and that withstand detachment from a mount caused by such air turbulence or adverse weather conditions. The display devices allow an observer to openly view a display when a vehicle is stationary or moving, and allow a motorist of another vehicle to view the display while having an unobstructed view of traffic conditions surrounding the vehicle.

An electronic prescription system that includes a first prescription processor, a second prescription processor and a third prescription processor. The first prescription processor is configured to provide prescription information for creating an electronic prescription for a patient. The second prescription processor is configured to provide an electronic prescription processing service. The third prescription processor is configured to accept a sequence of digits representative of the electronic prescription from the patient and to provide the second prescription processor with the sequence of digits.

The present invention relates generally to support stands for information transfer devices. There is provided a support stand for an information transfer device comprising a hollow mast having a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a bracket attached to one or more walls of the mast, the second end comprising a base member for attachment to a surface; a rotatable member affixed to the hollow mast and secured to the bracket by a connector means, the rotatable member capable of rotational movement between a first position and a second position; the rotatable member comprising an information transfer device holder for supporting an information transfer device and a security shield for preventing unauthorized viewing of confidential information during input into the information transfer device.

The present invention discloses a method for the command line interface authorization grading. The procedure comprises that the authorization of the user operation command line interface equipment is divided into various grades; the command tree view opposite to the authority is provided to the user according to the various authorization grades. Correspondingly, the present invention also provides a command line interface authorization grading system. The present invention solves the problem that the authorization grade in the existing command line interface authorization management is not delicate and the configuration is not flexible, what you See is what you get, and the user operation is very convenient. At the same time, the present invention satisfies the security application requirement based on the command line configuration, prevents the unauthorized user to consult or change the equipment configuration information beyond the authorization scope, and guarantees the security and the normal running of the equipment.

A carved glass plate ha a curved peripheral spice portion where R1×R2 is 1,500,000 m² or less, R1 being a radius of curvature determined in a direction parallel to an edge of the glass plate, R2 being a radius of curvature determined in a direction normal to the direction. The curved peripheral surface portion includes a residual plane compressive stress zone and a residual plane tensile stress zone on the inner side of the residual plane compressive stress zone, the residual plane tensile stress zone having a tensile stress value below 8 MPa The glass plate has also a central portion located on the inner side of the residual plane tensile stress zone. This entire central zone is a residual surface compressive stress zone having a residual surface compressive stress value ranging from 10 MPa to 30 MPa.