Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080242514 | Network coaching method - A method of obtaining advice pertaining to a fitness-related activity performed by a user is provided. A user accesses a central site via a network, such as the Internet, then visits a physical location associated with a fitness-related activity. Information identifying the location is provided to the central site. The user then receives live advice pertaining to the fitness-related activity from a personal advisor, via the network from the central site. Fitness-related activities for which advice is provided include, for example, use of exercise equipment, consumption of foods or beverages, and engagement in other activities having an impact on a user's physical, mental or spiritual well-being. | 10-02-2008 |
20080244036 | Regulation Compliance method for user-posted video files - In a method of posting a video subject to a regulation on a website, the video being submitted to the website by a user, the user accesses a website that allows the user to post videos thereon. When it is determined that the video to posted on the website includes content subject to a regulation, the user provides information required by the regulation. A video segment that displays the information so provided is then produced and incorporated into the video, and the video incorporating the video segment is then enabled to be posted on the website. | 10-02-2008 |
20080244672 | Co-ordinated on-line video viewing - In a method of co-ordinated on-line data file viewing, a user selects an on-line video or other data file, selects a companion viewer, and views the on-line file simultaneously with the selected companion viewer. | 10-02-2008 |
20080256648 | Secure portable computer and security method - A computer includes a processor, position determining means for determining the location of the computer, and control means for controlling the operation of the processor. The control means are in communication with the position determining means and control the operation of the processor in response to location information provided to the control means by the position determining means. | 10-16-2008 |
20080268936 | Interactive walkway and gaming method employing same - An interactive walkway includes a plurality of walkway segments, each of the walkway segments being associated with a signal generator, a physical location, and an identifying indicium, and at least one receiver in communication with the signal generators, the at least one receiver being adapted to receive a transmission and activate at least one of the signal generators upon receipt of the transmission. Gaming methods that make use of the interactive walkway are also disclosed. | 10-30-2008 |
20090125610 | Record transmission method for affiliate programs - A method of obtaining and displaying content on a site on a network is provided. The content is provided by a content supplier to a content requester for display by the requester on the site on the network, and is subject to a regulation. According to the method, a request for at least one data file including content subject to a regulation is created by the content requester. The request is transmitted to the content provider, and a compilation file including copies of each requested data file is created by the content supplier. A record file including information pertaining to each requested data file, the information being required for compliance with the regulation, and information pertaining to the compilation file, the information being required for compliance with the regulation, is then created by the content supplier, and the compilation file and the record file are transmitted to the content requester. Finally, at least a portion of the requested data files including content subject to the regulation is displayed on a site on a network maintained by the content requester. | 05-14-2009 |
20090157544 | Record-keeping system for transmission and production of content - A method of transmitting content over a network, the content being subject to a record-keeping requirement, includes the steps of: providing information pertaining to at least a portion of the content in accordance with a record-keeping requirement; associating the information with the content; providing the associated information to a custodian; and transmitting the content over a network. | 06-18-2009 |
20100307314 | Stringed instrument with keyboard - A musical instrument includes a body, a neck attached to the body, a plurality of strings having first ends secured to the body and second ends secured to the neck, and a keyboard secured to the body. Optionally, each of the strings is associated with a plucker. | 12-09-2010 |
20110030533 | Drumstick controller - A percussion device includes a drumstick assembly and a sleeve. The drumstick assembly includes a drumstick having a base and a tip end, and a drumstick tip secured to the tip end of the drumstick, the drumstick tip including a sensor. The sleeve is disposed about at least a portion of the drumstick including the base thereof, and includes at least one control button, a communication element, and a processor in communication with the at least one control button, the drumstick tip and the communication element. The processor is configured to receive a signal from the drumstick tip and to generate output to the communication element. The output so generated includes a signal that specifies a sound file selected by operation of the at least one control button. | 02-10-2011 |
20110047089 | Record-keeping system for transmission and production of content - A method is provided for producing content, the content to be produced depicting at least one person and being subject to a federal record-keeping requirement. The method includes the steps of providing to a computer system information pertaining to a person to be depicted in at least a portion of the content in accordance with a federal record-keeping requirement; associating by the computer system the information with the content to be produced by storing the information together with an identification of the content to be produced in a storage medium independent of a medium to be used to store the content; determining by the computer system that the stored associated information complies with the federal record-keeping requirement; and producing the content based on the determination of compliance. | 02-24-2011 |
20120150757 | Record-keeping system for live performances before transmission over a network - In a method of producing a live performance, the performance being transmitted over a network to a viewer at a physical location, the performance comprising content that is subject to a federal record-keeping requirement, a statement is transmitted by a computer system over a network to the viewer. The statement includes information pertaining to a live performance in accordance with a compliance statement publication requirement of a federal record-keeping requirement. The live performance is transmitted by a computer system over a network simultaneously with or subsequent to the transmission of the statement. | 06-14-2012 |
20120166350 | Remote dating method - A method of establishing personal contact between an inquiring individual and a target individual, the inquiring and target individuals being members of an organization, includes the steps of identifying a target individual of interest to an inquiring individual, determining the location of the target individual and providing the location of the target individual to a central location, providing the target individual with a message that the inquiring individual is interested in establishing personal contact with the target individual, and providing the inquiring individual with authorization to establish personal contact with the target individual when the target individual provides a positive response to the central location. | 06-28-2012 |
20120214465 | LOCATION-BASED CONTROL OF FUNCTIONS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A mobile personal communication device, such as a mobile telephone (cellular, satellite, or the like), that is capable of determining its geographic location, through an on-board GPS unit or other geographic locating mechanism, has a function that is disabled, enabled, modified or otherwise controlled when the personal communication device is determined to be within a defined area. The function controlled based on geographic region may include: the transmission of a data stream, such as a video or audio data stream, from or to the personal communication device; the disamblement or modification of ringers or other mechanism for audible notification of an event, for example, an incoming call or message from an external caller; the disablement or modification of an on-board camera or other on-board recording mechanism; and/or the disablement or modification of screen savers, disabling or modification of display lighting or backlighting or other functions of the personal communication device. | 08-23-2012 |
20140012674 | Heads-up billboard - A method of providing visual information to a human viewer includes the steps of defining a range of distances from a surface and a range of viewing angles with respect to the surface, determining the location and viewing angle of a human viewer with respect to the surface, and providing a virtual image to the human viewer via a visual display device worn by the human viewer when the location and viewing angle of the human viewer with respect to the surface is determined to be within the defined range of distances and viewing angles, such that the virtual image is perceived to be defined on the surface by the human viewer. | 01-09-2014 |
20140013420 | Secure portable computer and security method - A computer includes a processor, position determining means for determining the location of the computer, and control means for controlling the operation of the processor. The control means are in communication with the position determining means and control the operation of the processor in response to location information provided to the control means by the position determining means. | 01-09-2014 |
20140028827 | Remote dating method - A method of establishing personal contact between an inquiring individual and a target individual, the inquiring and target individuals being members of an organization, includes the steps of identifying a target individual of interest to an inquiring individual, determining the location of the target individual and providing the location of the target individual to a central location, providing the target individual with a message that the inquiring individual is interested in establishing personal contact with the target individual, and providing the inquiring individual with authorization to establish personal contact with the target individual when the target individual provides a positive response to the central location. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031128 | Gaming method with award provided based on determination of player presence at defined location - A gaming method includes the steps of: providing a gaming application to a player, the application enabling the player to engage in a game in which a winner is determined based on the winner's location; defining the physical coordinates of a game-winning space; determining the position of the player by determining the position of a telecommunication device in the physical possession of the player; and providing an award to the player when the position of the player is determined to be within the game-winning space. | 01-30-2014 |