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20100300264 | Practice Mode for Multiple Musical Parts - Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, that provide a practice mode for multiple musical parts in a rhythm-action game. In one aspect this is accomplished by displaying, on a display in communication with a game platform, a first and second target musical data associated with a musical composition. The game platform receives a selection by the user of the first target musical data to be performed and produces an audio output associated with the first and second target musical data. The game platform also produces a synthesized tone associated with the first target musical data. In some versions, the target music data that is not selected is dimmed and made less visible. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300265 | DYNAMIC MUSICAL PART DETERMINATION - Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, for dynamically determining a musical part performed by a player of a rhythm-action game. In one aspect of a rhythm-action game, microphones are not tied to a particular part and therefore any player can play any of a number of parts, e.g., melody or harmony, lead or rhythm, guitar or bass, without switching instruments. This is accomplished by displaying, on a display, a plurality of target music data associated with a musical composition, receiving a music performance input data via the input device, determining which of the plurality of target music data has a degree of matching with the music performance input data, and assigning the music performance input data to the determined target music data. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300267 | SELECTIVELY DISPLAYING SONG LYRICS - Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, for selectively displaying song lyrics in a rhythm-action game. In one aspect this is accomplished by determining a number of vocal cues to be displayed on a display in communication with a game platform, where the vocal cues are each associated with a lyric. Provided a number of areas available to display a set of lyrics, either before run-time or determined at run-time, the game platform determines, based on a lyric priority associated with each lyric, which of the lyrics associated with each vocal cue to display when the number of vocal cues exceeds the number of areas available. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300268 | PREVENTING AN UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOY OF A BONUS IN A VIDEO GAME - Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, for preventing an unintentional deploy of a bonus in a video game. In one aspect this is accomplished by displaying, on a display in communication with a game platform, a target music data of a musical composition. The game platform receives a music performance input data via the microphone, and also determines if the music performance input data has a predetermined degree of matching with a vocal cue. If so, the performance input data is prevented from executing an improvisation deploy. | 12-02-2010 |
20100304811 | Scoring a Musical Performance Involving Multiple Parts - Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, for scoring a musical performance involving multiple parts in a rhythm-action game. In one aspect this is accomplished by displaying, on a display in signal communication with a game platform, target musical data associated with a musical composition. The game platform receives a first music performance input data, with the first music performance input data being associated with a first part in the musical composition. The game platform also receives a second music performance input data, the second music performance input data associated with a second part in the musical composition. The game platform then calculates a first score based on the first music performance input data and a second score based on the second music performance input data. It then calculates a final or modified score based on the first score and the second score. | 12-02-2010 |
20100304812 | DISPLAYING SONG LYRICS AND VOCAL CUES - Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, for displaying song lyrics and vocal cues in a rhythm-action game. In one aspect this is accomplished by displaying, on a display in communication with a game platform, a vocal cue. The vocal cue moves on the display in synchronization with a timing component of a musical composition towards a target marker. Lyrics are also displayed, but instead of moving with the movement of the vocal cue the lyrics are displayed in a fixed position. The lyrics maintain their position until the vocal cue has moved to a particular position with respect to the target marker. | 12-02-2010 |
20100304863 | BIASING A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE INPUT TO A PART - Described are methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer program products, for biasing a musical performance input of a player of a rhythm-action game to a part in the game. In one aspect this is accomplished by providing, by a game platform, a history of a degree of matching between a prior music performance input data and a prior music data associated with a first part in a musical composition. Then, on a display, a plurality of target music data, each associated with a respective part in the musical composition, is displayed, with one of the plurality being associated with the first part. Music performance input data is received by the game platform via an input device, such as a microphone, and, based on the history, the received music performance input is assigned to the target music data of the plurality that is associated with the first part. | 12-02-2010 |
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20120084896 | FLEXIBLE CUSHIONING PADS, ITEMS INCORPORATING SUCH PADS, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - Disclosed herein are conformable protection pads, which can be integrated into articles such as clothing and protective cases. | 04-12-2012 |
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20130092562 | FLEXIBLE IMPACT PROTECTIVE CASES, METHODS OF MAKING AND METHODS OF USING - Disclosed herein are protective cases for sensitive devices, including devices with screen interfaces, which cases provide protection from front, back and edge impacts, including torsional impacts. | 04-18-2013 |
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20090205569 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLACING SUBSTRATE SUPPORT COMPONENTS - An apparatus for depositing viscous material on an electronic substrate includes a frame, a unit coupled to the frame, the unit being configured to deposit material on the electronic substrate, and a substrate support assembly coupled to the frame. The substrate support assembly is configured to support the electronic substrate. The substrate support assembly includes a plurality of support elements, a table coupled to the frame, the table having a support surface to support at least one support element of the plurality of support elements, a placement head configured to releasably secure the at least one support element, and a transport device coupled to the frame and the placement head. The transport device is configured to move the placement head relative to the table in both X and Y directions to place the at least one support element on the support surface of the table in a predetermined position. The apparatus further includes an imaging system coupled to the frame and a controller coupled to the imaging system. The imaging system is configured to capture images of the support surface of the table. The controller is configured to verify whether the at least one support element is placed on the predetermined position on the support surface of the table based on images captured by the imaging system. Other embodiments of the apparatus and related methods are further disclosed. | 08-20-2009 |
20090255426 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLACING SUBSTRATE SUPPORT COMPONENTS - An apparatus for depositing viscous material on an electronic substrate includes a frame, a dispensing unit coupled to the frame, and a substrate support assembly coupled to the frame. The substrate support assembly includes a plurality of support elements, a table coupled to the frame. The table has a support surface to support at least one support element of the plurality of support elements, and a marking device coupled to the frame. The apparatus further includes an imaging system coupled to the frame. The imaging system is configured to capture images of the support surface of the table. A controller is coupled to at least the marking device and the imaging system, and configured to manipulate the marking device to mark the support surface of the table on predetermined positions and to manipulate the imaging system to verify whether the marks on the support surface of the table are accurate. Embodiments of the apparatus and related methods are further disclosed. | 10-15-2009 |
20090301324 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLACING SUBSTRATE SUPPORT COMPONENTS - A stencil printer for printing material on a substrate includes a frame, a stencil coupled to the frame, and a substrate support assembly coupled to the frame. The substrate support assembly is configured to support the substrate. A print head gantry is coupled to the frame. The print head gantry is configured to move with respect to the frame in one of an x-axis and a y-axis direction. A print head is coupled to the print head gantry. The print head is configured to print material on the substrate through the stencil. An imaging gantry is coupled to the frame and is disposed between the stencil and the substrate support assembly. The imaging gantry is configured to move with respect to the frame in x-axis and y-axis directions. An imaging system, which is coupled to the imaging gantry, is configured to capture images of at least one of the stencil and the substrate when supported by the substrate support assembly. A device is coupled to the imaging gantry and is configured to perform a secondary operation. Methods of printing material are further disclosed. | 12-10-2009 |
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20150201789 | BEVERAGE MACHINE CARTRIDGE HOLDER - A method and apparatus for opening and closing a cartridge holder of a beverage forming machine. The cartridge holder may have an opening arranged to receive and hold a cartridge with the cartridge holder. The opening may be adjustable in size and/or shape to allow the cartridge holder to receive and engage with cartridges of different size and/or shape. The cartridge holder may include one or more movable portions that are adjustable in position to effectively adjust a size and/or shape of the opening. | 07-23-2015 |
20150201790 | BEVERAGE CARTRIDGE HOLDER WITH MOVABLE OUTLET - A method and apparatus for controlling operation of a beverage forming machine arranged for use with cartridges of different types, or receiving an upwardly flowing beverage from a cartridge. A beverage outlet may be movable to receive beverage from a cartridge of a first type, and to not receive beverage from a cartridge of a second type. Different cartridge characteristics may be detected by multiple detectors, e.g., for detecting a presence/absence of a cartridge, a cartridge type and/or an authorization feature. | 07-23-2015 |
20150201791 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CUP AND CARAFE BEVERAGE PRODUCTION - Method and apparatus for forming both carafe quantities and smaller (e.g., cup) quantities of a beverage using a cartridge-based beverage machine. A beverage forming machine accommodates cartridges having different sizes and/or shapes, including different rim sizes/shapes. The outlet used for receiving a beverage from a standard cartridge differs from the outlet used for receiving the beverage from a carafe cartridge inserted in a same cartridge holder. Beverage may exit the cartridge in an upward direction in some embodiments. | 07-23-2015 |
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20110102132 | RETEACHABLE SWITCHING CIRCUIT WITH ABILITY FOR LOCKING - A method for teaching a switching circuit is provided. The method includes presenting a target within a sensing range of a sensor of the switching circuit for a pre-determined duration and acquiring an identification code of the target via the sensor. The method also includes storing the acquired identification code for operating the switching circuit and locking the switching circuit against learning identification codes of any other target prior to reaching an allowed number of reteaching attempts. | 05-05-2011 |
20110102176 | RETEACHABLE NON-CONTACT SWITCHING CIRCUIT - A method for reteaching a switching circuit is provided. The method includes presenting a target within a sensing range of a sensor of the switching circuit for a pre-determined duration and acquiring an identification code of the target via the sensor. The method also includes comparing the acquired identification code with all stored identification codes of other targets previously used by the switching circuit as a basis for switching and reteaching the switching circuit for switching based on the acquired identification code if the acquired identification code is different from all stored identification codes previously used by the switching circuit as a basis for switching. | 05-05-2011 |
20120081106 | DOUBLE-COIL INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSOR APPARATUS - Systems and/or methods are provided for a dual-channel inductive proximity sensor. The sensor can include a sensing element which includes a core having a first cavity and a second cavity, a first coil accommodated within the first cavity of the core, and a second coil housed within the second cavity of the core. Each coil can be independently driven by oscillators to generate respective magnetic fields. The magnetic fields can be monitored to determine whether detection of a target object occurs. | 04-05-2012 |
20130135099 | RETEACHABLE NON-CONTACT SWITCHING CIRCUIT - A method for reteaching a switching circuit is provided. The method includes presenting a target within a sensing range of a sensor of the switching circuit for a pre-determined duration and acquiring an identification code of the target via the sensor. The method also includes comparing the acquired identification code with all stored identification codes of other targets previously used by the switching circuit as a basis for switching and reteaching the switching circuit for switching based on the acquired identification code if the acquired identification code is different from all stored identification codes previously used by the switching circuit as a basis for switching. | 05-30-2013 |
20130214167 | System to Test Performance of Pixels in a Sensor Array - A system to test operation of an optical sensor is disclosed. The optical sensor includes one or more photosensitive devices configured to convert light to electrical signals. A test light source and a reference target are included within the housing of the optical sensor. The test light source is mounted proximate to the photosensitive devices and the reference target is positioned opposite from the test light source. The test light source is periodically pulsed on to emit light at a known wavelength. The light is reflected from the reference target back to at least a portion of the photosensitive devices. A logic circuit uses the reflected light which is received at the portion of the photosensitive devices to determine the distance between the light source and the reference target. This calculated distance is compared against the known distance to verify correct operation of the optical sensor. | 08-22-2013 |
20130215418 | System to Detect Failed Pixels in a Sensor Array - A system to test operation of an optical sensor is disclosed. The optical sensor includes one or more photosensitive devices configured to convert light to electrical signals. A test light source is included within the housing of the optical sensor. The test light source is periodically pulsed on to emit radiation at a sufficient intensity to saturate each of the photosensitive devices. Each of the photosensitive devices generates a signal corresponding to the intensity of light detected at that device. A logic circuit uses the signals corresponding to the intensity of light to identify whether each of the photosensitive devices is performing at an acceptable level. | 08-22-2013 |
20130270422 | Method and Apparatus for a Dual Matrix Sensor Array - The subject matter disclosed herein describes an optical sensor used in a safety system. The sensor includes two pixel matrices on a single substrate. Each of the pixel matrices are arranged in a row and column format, and pixels from one matrix are interspersed with pixels from the other matrix such that alternating pixels in each row and column belong to separate matrices. Two sets of selection logic allow each matrix to be enabled separately. Additional monitoring logic is included to detect shorted pixels and/or shorted selection lines. In addition, the frames generated by each pixel array may be compared to detect variation in performance between arrays. | 10-17-2013 |
20130293346 | RETEACHABLE SWITCHING CIRCUIT WITH ABILITY FOR LOCKING - A method for teaching a switching circuit is provided. The method includes presenting a target within a sensing range of a sensor of the switching circuit for a pre-determined duration and acquiring an identification code of the target via the sensor. The method also includes storing the acquired identification code for operating the switching circuit and locking the switching circuit against learning identification codes of any other target prior to reaching an allowed number of reteaching attempts. | 11-07-2013 |
20150041626 | Method and Apparatus for Control of a Dual Matrix Sensor Array - The subject matter disclosed herein describes an optical sensor used in a safety system. The sensor includes two pixel matrices on a single substrate. Each of the pixel matrices are arranged in a row and column format, and pixels from one matrix are interspersed with pixels from the other matrix such that alternating pixels in each row and column belong to separate matrices. Two sets of selection logic allow each matrix to be enabled separately. Additional monitoring logic is included to detect shorted pixels and/or shorted selection lines. In addition, the frames generated by each pixel array may be compared to detect variation in performance between arrays. | 02-12-2015 |
20150061822 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING A SENSING ABILITY OF AN INTERLOCK SWITCH SYSTEM - A system for improving a sensing ability of an interlock switch system may include an interlock switch and a target component. The interlock switch may include a first antenna coil that may receive one or more signals from one or more antenna coils within a sensing range of the first antenna coil. The target component may include an actuator that may interface with the interlock switch. The target component may also include at least two antenna coils. Each of the at least two antenna coils may then include an electronic identification (ID) associated with the target component. | 03-05-2015 |
20150137622 | CONTROL SWITCH FIGURATION AND RELATED METHODS - A control assembly includes a locking device having at least a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation, the locking device configurable to change from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation. The locking device has a non-contact sensor and a microcontroller. An independent communicator is configured to communicate configuration data to the microcontroller. The microcontroller is configured to change from the first mode of operation to the second mode of operation using configuration data received from the independent communicator. | 05-21-2015 |