Abstract:
A method and an apparatus for converting input data produced by sampling a color image having pixels arranged in a first grid into output data resulting in a reproduction of the color image having pixels arranged in a second grid, each pixel of the input data and of the output data having a plurality of sub-pixels, each sub-pixel of a pixel being associated with a color component of the color image, produce a sub-pixel of a color component of the output data by filtering the sub-pixels of the corresponding color component of the input data using a filtering function locally related to this sub-pixel of the output data.
Abstract:
A system and method for tracking a user history, for presentation thereof within a browser display. An executable software construct operates at a client machine to trap object references, which are then transmitted to a server. The server analyzes the object references and organizes them into a display structure. The display structure is then displayed within the browser, including hyperlinks to allow the user to select a prior system state to which he seeks to return. Preferably, the software construct also manages objects associated with the object reference, for example cookies associated with URLs, in order to assure full definition of the desired state. The display structure may also be provided to browsers distinct from the originating browser.
Abstract:
A system and method for tracking a user history, for presentation thereof within a browser display. An executable software construct operates at a client machine to trap object references, which are then transmitted to a server. The server analyzes the object references and organizes them into a display structure. The display structure is then displayed within the browser, including hyperlinks to allow the user to select a prior system state to which he seeks to return. Preferably, the software construct also manages objects associated with the object reference, for example cookies associated with URLs, in order to assure full definition of the desired state. The display structure may also be provided to browsers distinct from the originating browser.
Abstract:
A method and an apparatus for converting input data produced by sampling a color image having pixels arranged in a first grid into output data resulting in a reproduction of the color image having pixels arranged in a second grid, each pixel of the input data and of the output data having a plurality of sub-pixels, each sub-pixel of a pixel being associated with a color component of the color image, produce a sub-pixel of a color component of the output data by filtering the sub-pixels of the corresponding color component of the input data using a filtering function locally related to this sub-pixel of the output data.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to plumbing fixtures, and more particularly to drain stopper assemblies used to control the flow of fluid through a drain opening of a sink or bathtub. More specifically, the present invention is a novel drain stopper device that can be attached or removed from a drain without the use of tools and without requiring a user to access the space underneath the drain. The device is preferably comprised of a drain stopper head portion having a repositionable push button in mechanical communication with a spring, a shaft and a pair of repositionable jaws such that the pair of jaws are repositioned to grip or release a pivot rod when the push button is repositioned between a first and a second position.
Abstract:
Fully stand alone and portable capacitive touch screen finger touch simulator clips onto for attachment member for attaching to any capacitive touch screen device, a touch screen engaging conductive material which is provided with an electronically controlled electrical charge through programmed solid state electronics with rechargeable on board battery and no external moving parts—which simulates finger touch.
Abstract:
A game controlling apparatus designed for using a pedaling (or winding) motion to control a video game. The game controlling apparatus preferably includes a platform element adapted to secure a game controller and at least a first handle and a second handle, each handle being capable of rotation about an axis of rotation relative to the platform element. The game controlling apparatus additionally may include an attachment mechanism adapted to secure the game controller to the platform. The first and second handle are preferably positioned on opposite sides of the platform element and on opposite ends of the platform element so that a pedaling motion while gripping the first and second handle will produce rotation of the game controller preferably about a centrally located point on the game controller.
Abstract:
A method of reproducing a derivative media work includes selecting a derivative media work derived from a first media work, locating an accessible source of the first media work, accessing a set of playback control instructions corresponding to the derivative media work, and reproducing the derivative media work by playing the accessible source of the first media work according to the playback control instructions. A method of creating and distributing a derivative media work includes creating playback control instructions to produce a derivative media work from a first accessible source of a media work on a first media player device, transmitting the created playback control instructions to a server, storing the received playback control instructions on the server, transmitting the created playback control instructions to a second media player device, and reproducing the derivative media work on the second media player device by playing a second accessible source of a media work according to the playback control instructions.
Abstract:
A method disclosed for producing polymer-based cantilevers for use in atomic force microscopy in a batch process. The method includes forming a mold in a mold material, for example PDMS, using a master cantilever, removing the master cantilever from the mold material to reveal a mold cavity, filling the mold cavity with plastic, for example polystyrene, to form a plastic cantilever in the mold, and removing the plastic cantilever from the mold, for example using adhesive tape or flexing the mold. At least one surface of the plastic cantilever can be coated with a reflective metal, such as gold. The plastic cantilever can be functionalized for use in magnetic force microscopy by attaching a probe tip formed of magnetic metal, for example a 10 μm nickel sphere.
Abstract:
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a custom webcam security cover, showing my new design; FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof; FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof; FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof; FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof; FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and, FIG. 8 is a top, front perspective view thereof, shown in a used condition with a computer in broken lines. The broken lines in the drawings depict portions of the custom webcam security cover that form no part of the claimed design.