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Dynamic systems and methods for gathering / tracking data, automatically adapting to an individual's pace of learning, selectively determining the type and difficulty of content provided to an individual, selectively providing an exposure frequency for the content, and / or enabling rapid design modifications within the educational environment. Educational content is dynamically designed / developed and customizably presented to an individual learner. An analysis is performed on the data to optimize learning. Modifications are selectively or automatically made to the educational content. The process of designing, implementing, analyzing, and selectively modifying creates a cycle that optimizes the learning process and adapts to groups and individual learners with the goal of improving learning outcomes and efficiency. Furthermore, the educational content is dynamically provided to the learner on an iterative basis according to the need of that learner in the learning process.

A system and method for enhancing the experience of a user using a communication program over the Internet or other network. The system and method according to one embodiment utilizes a user's status indicator in a communication program to share content such as music or videos among users. One system and method according to the present invention allows a user to display an indicator and to set an actionable status message which indicates to other users the media content that the first user is experiencing. In another embodiment, a user is given the ability to access content that other users are listening to or viewing at that time. The system and method in an alternate embodiment broadcast metadata about the user's content to other users and the other users are able to utilize that metadata to receive and experience the same or similar content that the first user is experiencing.

A system and method for enhancing the experience of a user using a communication program over the Internet or other network. The system and method according to one embodiment utilizes a user's status indicator in a communication program to share content such as music or videos among users. One system and method according to the present invention allows a user to display an indicator and to set an actionable status message which indicates to other users the media content that the first user is experiencing. In another embodiment, a user is given the ability to access content that other users are listening to or viewing at that time. The system and method in an alternate embodiment broadcast metadata about the user's content to other users and the other users are able to utilize that metadata to receive and experience the same or similar content that the first user is experiencing.

Systems and apparatuses for providing contextual and social awareness in search results through a layer approach are herein disclosed. Awareness in search results is provided through one or more search layers, result operational layer, an interactive result layer, and loopback feedback among embodied layers. Specifically, the system provides collective and contextual intelligence to the presentation of search results. The present invention establishes end-user awareness by way of user layer, contextual awareness by way of session layer, and group awareness by way of group layer. Each layer can work independently of one another or can be integrated for further utility. Further provided are methods of search layer lens, search layer bins, and search layer funneling. The present invention also provides apparatuses providing contextual, end-user, social awareness, or combination thereof for search to be utilized by methods disclosed herein.

A system and method for enhancing the experience of a user using a communication program over the Internet or other network. The system and method according to one embodiment utilizes a user's status indicator in a communication program to share content such as music or videos among users, and provides access to an electronic commerce application through which content may be obtained. One system and method according to the present invention allows a user to display an indicator and to set an actionable status message which indicates to other users the media content that the first user is experiencing. In another embodiment, a user is given the ability to access content that other users are listening to or viewing at that time. The system and method in an alternate embodiment broadcast metadata about the user's content to other users and the other users are able to utilize that metadata to receive and experience the same or similar content that the first user is experiencing. Access to an electronic commerce application through which content may be obtained is also facilitated.

Dynamic systems and methods for gathering / tracking data, automatically adapting to an individual's pace of learning, selectively determining the type and difficulty of content provided to an individual, selectively providing an exposure frequency for the content, and / or enabling rapid design modifications within the educational environment. Educational content is dynamically designed / developed and customizably presented to an individual learner. An analysis is performed on the data to optimize learning. Modifications are selectively or automatically made to the educational content. The process of designing, implementing, analyzing, and selectively modifying creates a cycle that optimizes the learning process and adapts to groups and individual learners with the goal of improving learning outcomes and efficiency. Furthermore, the educational content is dynamically provided to the learner on an iterative basis according to the need of that learner in the learning process.

An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method and system for electronic sensing of string instrument input. The method includes receiving a first signal from a peak detection circuit. The peak detection circuit is operable to sense string activation. A second signal is received from one or more capacitive sensors. The second signal may include finger placement information. The method further includes processing the first and the second signals to generate an audio signal and outputting the audio signal.

A signal is transmitted into a computer in response to an image on a display screen of the computer such that the computer operates in response to the signal; this includes moving a scanner in optical communication with the display screen such that the scanner detects an image (for example, a bar code) displayed on the screen and generates the signal in response. One or more computers may be used, and this may be used for vending a product or other purposes. With or without such scanning, a portion of a store environment may be displayed on a screen of a computer, including showing images of actual products for sale at the store, in which images of actual products are accessed via the computer from a database containing in-store images recorded in the store during a period of non-existent or minimal customer presence in the store. A vending system is also disclosed.

A system and method for enhancing the experience of a user using a communication program over the Internet or other network. The system and method according to one embodiment utilizes a user's status indicator in a communication program to share content such as music or videos among users. One system and method according to the present invention allows a user to display an indicator and to set an actionable status message which indicates to other users the media content that the first user is experiencing. In another embodiment, a user is given the ability to access content that other users are listening to or viewing at that time. The system and method in an alternate embodiment broadcast metadata about the user's content to other users and the other users are able to utilize that metadata to receive and experience the same or similar content that the first user is experiencing.

A system and method for enhancing the experience of a user using a communication program over the Internet or other network. The system and method according to one embodiment utilizes a user's status indicator in a communication program to share content such as music or videos among users, and provides access to an electronic commerce application through which content may be obtained. One system and method according to the present invention allows a user to display an indicator and to set an actionable status message which indicates to other users the media content that the first user is experiencing. In another embodiment, a user is given the ability to access content that other users are listening to or viewing at that time. The system and method in an alternate embodiment broadcast metadata about the user's content to other users and the other users are able to utilize that metadata to receive and experience the same or similar content that the first user is experiencing. Access to an electronic commerce application through which content may be obtained is also facilitated.

The present disclosure relates to display devices, external storage devices and methods of operating the same. In some embodiments, a display device that detects a coupling with an external media device is provided. Before device coupling, the display device displays a video signal from a first source. In response to the detected coupling, the display device may mix or superimpose a video signal received from the external storage device with the video signal from the first source. In some embodiments, a multi-mode external storage device that provides a file download mode, a video menu mode, and a content display mode is disclosed. The external storage device is operative to couple with different types of hosts via a multi-use device port. In response to a detected coupling with a host display device, the external storage device adopts the menu mode, which allows a user to select a given content item for display and / or playback.

A system and method for creating a user generated magazine / newspaper is provided which increases the level of reader interaction, allows for increased viewership and lowers both production and distribution costs. The system provides and organizes content according to user actions with each magazine / newspaper as well as its hosted website. The system also includes a mechanism for posting comments, an approach for allowing the URL of a given article to change dynamically without prior bookmarked links, and finally access control features to enable certain individuals to have control and input into a given magazine / newspaper.

Methods and systems are provided for triggering a social match analysis. A user device such as a network connected device scans for one or more entity identifiers via camera, microphone, or wireless signal receiver and initiates a request to a social matching system. The social matching system retrieves attribute information for each of the identified entities and performs a match analysis, scoring the potential matches and noting common attributes. A match analysis report is generated and returned to the originating requesting user device.

An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method and system for electronic sensing of string instrument input. The method includes receiving a first signal from a peak detection circuit. The peak detection circuit is operable to sense string activation. A second signal is received from one or more capacitive sensors. The second signal may include finger placement information. The method further includes processing the first and the second signals to generate an audio signal and outputting the audio signal.

A user bandwidth notification method is disclosed, where the method includes: detecting, by a network side, available bandwidth of a user and a bandwidth requirement of a service currently used by the user; comparing, by the network side, the available bandwidth of the user and the bandwidth requirement of the service currently used by the user; and notifying, by the network side, the user of a bandwidth condition according to a comparison result. By using the present invention, the user can explicitly know that current poor service experience is caused by a mismatch between a user bandwidth condition and a current service bandwidth requirement and may further take an appropriate measure for handling and solving the problem.

An expandable and contractible stylus for interfacing with a touchscreen of an electronic device. The expandable and contractible feature allows for a stylus that contracts to fit into a stylus holder in a small handheld device and expands to facilitate its removal from a device and to fit more comfortably in a user's hand. It holds either its expanded or contracted position for any orientation in space. An expandable and contractible stylus may facilitate the user's experience and thus provide an advantage over other conventional styluses.

A signal is transmitted into a computer in response to an image on a display screen of the computer such that the computer operates in response to the signal; this includes moving a scanner in optical communication with the display screen such that the scanner detects an image (for example, a bar code) displayed on the screen and generates the signal in response. One or more computers may be used, and this may be used for vending a product or other purposes. With or without such scanning, a portion of a store environment may be displayed on a screen of a computer, including showing images of actual products for sale at the store, in which images of actual products are accessed via the computer from a database containing in-store images recorded in the store during a period of non-existent or minimal customer presence in the store. A vending system is also disclosed.

Coordinating the manipulation of multiple images in a user interface. An input for manipulating a first image can be received. The first image can be manipulated in accordance with the input. A second image, different from the first image, can also be manipulated in accordance with the input. In some examples, a content of the manipulated first image can correspond to a content of the manipulated second image. In some examples, whether the second image is manipulated can be determined based on various considerations including whether the first and second images are associated with the same category, whether the first and second images are associated with sets of images having the same number of images and / or whether a plurality of images including the first and second images are associated with the same category.

The present invention relates to a map display method and apparatus. The method comprises: acquiring position information of each user terminal and position information of a local terminal; according to the position information of the local terminal, acquiring a map to be displayed; and displaying the map and according to the position information of the user terminals, labeling geographic positions of the user terminals on the map. According to the present invention, the terminal shares the respective position information, so that a speed that the terminal acquires the position information of other terminals can be improved, and thus, map display efficiency is obviously improved; and the terminal can more rapidly label the geographic position of each user terminal on the map, so that real-time road condition information is more accurate and user experience is good.

The invention provides a media display method and a terminal. The method comprises the steps of collecting target call voice; acquiring at least one target media display image matched with the targetcall voice; and playing and displaying the at least one target media display image via a display interface. According to the scheme provided by the invention, the call process can be accompanied by the virtual video image, so that the call process is more alive and flexible, the communication effect is enhanced, and the communication fun is increased.

A method (200, 300) of controlling a luminaire (50) adapted to generate a light output (60) in a controllable direction with a user interface device (10) is disclosed. The method comprises determining (207) a relative orientation of the user interface device to the luminaire; receiving (219) a light output positioning instruction on a user interface (20) of the user interface device, said light output positioning instruction including directional information for the positioning of the light output in a specified location; converting (221) the light output positioning instruction by transforming the directional information based on the determined relative orientation; and transmitting (223) the converted light output positioning instruction to the luminaire. A computer program product, user interface device and lighting system employing this method are also disclosed.

The application provides a method and apparatus for determining a business credit. The method comprises: according to historical transaction information of a target business object, calculating a transaction amount of of the target business object in a next period; calculating a first credit line for the next period of the target business object based on the transaction amount; determining an adjustment amount for the next period of the target business object based on a second credit line of the current period of the target business object and the first credit line; and pushing the adjustment amount to the target business object. According to the method provided by the application, on the basis of the big data technology, the credit line of the cash deposit in a next period can be determined based on the transaction amount of the target business object in a next period. Under the circumstance that factors of the operation seasonal effect of the target business object, the short-term development trend, and the long-term development trend are taken into consideration, different and stable credit lines can be provided for different target business objects, so that the using experience of the user can be improved.

The present disclosure relates to display devices, external storage devices and methods of operating the same. In some embodiments, a display device that detects a coupling with an external media device is provided. Before device coupling, the display device displays a video signal from a first source. In response to the detected coupling, the display device may mix or superimpose a video signal received from the external storage device with the video signal from the first source. In some embodiments, a multi-mode external storage device that provides a file download mode, a video menu mode, and a content display mode is disclosed. The external storage device is operative to couple with different types of hosts via a multi-use device port. In response to a detected coupling with a host display device, the external storage device adopts the menu mode, which allows a user to select a given content item for display and / or playback.

A content streaming system and method are provided. A method at a client-side user device includes receiving a first content stream from a first content source via a communication network. The first content stream includes a sequence of content segments and the user device outputs the first content stream for consumption by a user. Responsive to receiving a change instruction associated with a user preference, output of the first content stream is paused and output of a replacement content item is commenced. The replacement content item is obtained from a second content source. Output of the first content stream is automatically recommenced. In one embodiment, the replacement content item has a limited duration and output of the first content stream is automatically recommenced upon completion of output of the replacement content item.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a volume adjusting method, system, apparatus and computer storage medium. In one aspect, in the embodiments of the present disclosure, the audio signal in the environment where the terminal lies is acquired, and then the volume of the information output by the terminal is adjusted according to the attributes of the audio signal. Hence, technical solutions provided by embodiments of the present disclosure can automatically adjust the volume of the information output by the terminal, lower volume adjustment operation costs and improve the volume adjusting efficiency.

The invention discloses a display control method and device and a storage medium. The method comprises the steps of controlling display equipment to display a graphical user interface, and displayinga first graphic object representing an unmovable unit of a first camp and the route making the first graphic object connected with a preset position; displaying a second graphic object representing amovable unit of the first camp in the graphical user interface, and controlling the second graphic object to move starting from the first graphic object along the route; displaying an operation optionin the graphical user interface, responding to first operation on the operation option, and displaying a third graphic object representing a movable unit of a second camp in the graphical user interface; when second operation on the third graphic object is monitored, determining a moving target point in the graphical user interface, and controlling the third graphic object to move to the moving target point; when it is detected that the first graphic object or the second graphic object is located in the attack range of the third graphic object, controlling the third graphic object to attack the graphic object, and modifying the attribute value of the graphic object.

The invention discloses an image processing method and device, a server and a storage medium, the image processing method is applied to the server, the server is in communication connection with a plurality of cameras, the plurality of cameras are distributed at different positions, and shooting areas of two adjacent cameras in the plurality of cameras are adjacent or partially coincide. The method comprises the following steps: controlling cameras in a first shooting area in a plurality of cameras to shoot a moving object, and receiving a shot image of the camera in the first shooting area; when it is determined that the moving object is about to leave the current shooting area, obtaining a second shooting area into which the moving object is about to enter; controlling a camera corresponding to the second shooting area to shoot, and receiving a shot image of the camera in the second shooting area; and splicing and synthesizing the received shot images according to the sequence of theshooting time of the shot images to obtain a video file corresponding to the moving object. The method can generate the activity video when the moving object moves in the continuous range.

The present invention discloses a method for interchanging date between the 3D shopping platform and the external platform is disclosed. The advantageous effects of this invention are but not limited to, 3D models are adopted to present the street blocks which arranges kinds of stores in mobile terminal, which is easy for user to choose store and buy goods due to intuitive vision and easy operation. Meanwhile, it enriches the function of the online shopping platform and accomplishes a closer information exchange with external platform so as to assist to prompt the shopping experience of the consumers.