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20100153434 | SUPPORT 3-SCREEN USER EXPERIENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF A SERVICES MARKETPLACE - The present invention is directed to sharing access to end user information in a multi-screen environment for the purpose of enhancing application functionality and end user experience including advertising functionality and experience. The invention includes storing end user information obtained from a first screen environment in an end user context database (ECD), and accessing the end user information in the ECD for use in a second screen environment. The multi-screen environments include a television, a network access device, such as a personal computer configured to provide access to the Internet, a telephone and other mobile and home devices such as PDAs. The first screen environment is different from the second screen environment. Use of an application associated with any of the first and second screen environments by an end user generates an event with end user information, and includes publishing the event to the ECD and forwarding or making the event information usable by, or accessible to, other applications serving the end user, including advertising applications. The invention further controls access to the ECD by other applications serving the end user, including advertising applications. The end user information includes information about the end user's context, desires or preferences. | 06-17-2010 |
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20140149228 | SUPPORTING 3-SCREEN USER EXPERIENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF A SERVICES MARKETPLACE - The present invention is directed to sharing access to end user information in a multi-screen environment for the purpose of enhancing application functionality and end user experience including advertising functionality and experience. The invention includes storing end user information obtained from a first screen environment in an end user context database (ECD), and accessing the end user information in the ECD for use in a second screen environment. The multi-screen environments include a television, a network access device, such as a personal computer configured to provide access to the Internet, a telephone and other mobile and home devices such as PDAs. The first screen environment is different from the second screen environment. Use of an application associated with any of the first and second screen environments by an end user generates an event with end user information, and includes publishing the event to the ECD and forwarding or making the event information usable by, or accessible to, other applications serving the end user, including advertising applications. The invention further controls access to the ECD by other applications serving the end user, including advertising applications. The end user information includes information about the end user's context, desires or preferences. | 05-29-2014 |
20140156741 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTING AND IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL PERSONAS ACROSS APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES - A persona determination approach can be utilized to apply digital personas across multiple communications domains. A service gateway can determine whether to transfer a request for communications services to a Persona Determination Mechanism (PDM). The PDM can select a digital persona based on available information and transmit the digital persona to the service gateway. The service gateway can process the communications services based on the selected digital persona or based on the determination not to transfer the request. In some methods, the service gateway can forward the processed request to one or more network elements for further processing. Related systems are also disclosed. | 06-05-2014 |
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20090247378 | Push-up system - A system for performing a variety of push-up exercises is disclosed. The present invention comprises multiple blocks that are arranged into columns. The user can adjust the height and width of the columns to accommodate body size, as well as the type of exercise being performed. This adds a new dimension to the basic push-up, allowing the user to perform a variety of different types of push-up. The system helps to strengthen and stretch the human body, and achieve optimum performance by working different areas of the body, promoting peak development of the musculoskeletal system. | 10-01-2009 |
20100022368 | Core trainer - The present invention is an exercise machine that is versatile, easily adjustable, and easy to store and transport. The machine may be used by varying sizes of users for a wide variety of exercises to increase strength. The Core trainer is comprised of a seat with a press bar attached to an adjustable arm, which is attached to a resistance arm. The press bar is available in various interchangeable designs. A pivot allows the adjustable arm and resistance arm to be placed in varying positions in relation to the seat to provide for a multitude of exercise options. The Core trainer can be used with a number of attachments, and also folds into a compact unit that takes up a fraction of the space of other exercise machines. | 01-28-2010 |
20100099542 | AB Wave abdominal exerciser - The present invention discloses an article of manufacture having at least one curved rail that is supported in an upright position with a supporting mean. The supporting means may be a stand, which may also contain at least one-foot holder and an arm bar. The curved rail or rails contains a seat that is capable of laterally sliding along the curved rail. The seat may swivel and contain handles for additional set of exercises. | 04-22-2010 |
20100236565 | NAIL GROOMER - The invention is a hand held nail and foot groomer for people, which includes a spherical nail groomer body having at least one compartment for batteries and tips; a semi-spherical tip cover assembly having an opening, being in substantial contact to the nail groomer body and being movably connected to the nail groomer body; a combination battery, motor and tip compartment; a tip assembly for attachment of various shapes and sizes of nail files and brushes. The preferred embodiment of this invention is one in which the nail body optionally includes a flat bottom section which includes one or more detachable ringed or recessed sections, said ring sections or recessed sections capable of holding rounded and optionally recessed files and/or pumice stones and/emery files and/or foot scarpers useful in grooming feet. | 09-23-2010 |
20110218077 | CROSS TRAINER - The invention is an effort-measuring apparatus for extending the capabilities of a balance-and-weight sensing platform, such as the Wii Balance Board. The apparatus has a base unit configured to securely hold a balance and weight sensing platform and has anchor point to which a resistance mechanism is attached. A user positioned on the secured balance and weight sensing platform may exert a force on a resistance mechanism that will be sensed by the balance and weight sensing platform, along with any apparent shift in a center of balance occasioned by the force. These measurements are wirelessly transmitted to a computer and used to integrate the user's exertions into a game or an exercise routine. The effort measuring support may include anchor extensions that serve both as an anchor points for the resistance mechanism and as legs to provide additional stability. | 09-08-2011 |
20110230318 | PUSH-UP SYSTEM - An apparatus for performing a variety of push-up exercises using multiple blocks arranged into columns. A user may adjust the height and width of the columns to accommodate body size, as well as the type of exercise being performed. This adds a new dimension to the basic push-up, allowing the user to perform a variety of different types of push-up. The system helps to strengthen and stretch the human body, and achieve optimum performance by working different areas of the body, promoting peak development of the musculoskeletal system. | 09-22-2011 |