Systems and methods for generating a three-dimensional simulated world with dynamically presented content. A request is received from a user to access the three-dimensional simulated world. A virtual location or a virtual time is determined for the user within the three-dimensional simulated world. Content is then selected for the user based on the virtual location or the virtual time. A content placement location is also determined for the content within the three-dimensional simulated world. The three-dimensional simulated world is generated for the user based on the virtual location or the virtual time. Moreover, the three-dimensional simulated world is augmented with the selected content presented at the determined content placement location, which is then presented to the user.
A method for providing augmented reality virtual portals as search results that are accessible to searchers includes: receiving a search request from a searcher via a user input device; performing a search on the search request; obtaining search results on the search request from the searcher; calculating virtual representations of multiple physical spaces using captured images and measurements, the virtual representations corresponding to the search results; creating a first portal in the multi-dimensional fabric user interface that connects to a first simulated space of the multiple simulated spaces, the first portal corresponding to a first search result from the search results, the first portal having an initial side and a first simulated space side; enabling the searcher to access the first portal to enter the first simulated space; and enable the searcher to pass through the first portal into the first simulated space that corresponds to the first search result.
An augmented reality method for enabling portal functionality in a multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. The method includes: creating a simulated space in the multi-dimensional fabric user interface; calculating a virtual representation of the physical space using the captured images and measurements; placing the virtual representation of the physical space into the simulated space; creating an initial portal in the multi-dimensional fabric user interface that connects to the virtual representation of the physical space in the simulated space; enabling one or more users to access the portal in the multi-dimensional fabric user interface to enter the virtual representation of the physical space in the simulated space; and enabling the one or more users to interact with virtual objects in the virtual representation of the physical space in the simulated space.
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A multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A remote server executes an operating system that provides a multi-dimensional fabric user interface for storing content for a particular user. The user can access content by manipulating the multi-dimensional fabric user interface through a graphical user interface displayed on a personal mobile computing device. The remote server also enables the user to enter a portal and travel to a virtual representation a second actual physical location from a virtual representation of a first actual physical location, and transfer an object or content from the virtual representation of the first actual physical location to the virtual representation of the second actual physical location. This initiates an operation relating to the one or more of objects and content, in response to the user picking up, transferring, and placing the one or more of objects and content.
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G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMICALLY GROUPING AND DISPLAYING A PLURALITY OF CONTENT
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A computer device executes an operating system that stores content in a multi-dimensional fabric. Users can access and view content that is stored in the multi-dimensional fabric at a specific location and time. The users request the specific location and time. The computer device r accesses the multi-dimensional fabric to anchor content within the multi-dimensional fabric user interface based on the specific location and time.
G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
Utilization of a selection ring to select icons is provided herein. The selection ring is presented in a first graphical user interface. In response to receiving a first selection of the selection ring by a user, a plurality of icons are presented in the first graphical user interface. User manipulation of a position of the selection ring within the first graphical user interface is received, where that manipulation occurs without altering a location of the plurality of icons being presented within the first graphical user interface. In response to receiving a second selection associated with the selection ring, an icon from the plurality of icons is selected based on the position of the selection ring within the first graphical user interface. A second graphical user interface is then presented to the user based on the selected icon.
G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
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CONTROL OF CURSOR MOVEMENT ON A LARGE SCREEN USING DYNAMIC GRID DENSITY OF AN ASSOCIATED MOBILE DEVICE
A system is disclosed for controlling cursor movement on an associated large display device using dynamic grid density of an associated personal mobile computing device. The system includes a personal mobile computing device and a remote server. The personal mobile computing device receives input from the user, via a touch screen, to control cursor movement on the associated large display device. The touch screen includes a grid that increases in density towards the edges of the touch screen. The personal mobile computing device sends the user input to the remote server. The remote server calculates corresponding cursor movement on the associated large display device. The dynamic grid density on the touch screen controls how far the cursor on the associated large display device moves in response to the user input on the touch screen. The remote server then send instructions to move the cursor on the associated large display device using to the calculated corresponding cursor movement.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING ACCESS TO HIDDEN MENUS ON A DISPLAY SCREEN
A multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein in which a accessing hidden menus to zoom using a dynamic grid. The system activates a hidden menu on a display screen, in response to receiving a pressure input user action on a user interface. The hidden menu including active regions and inactive regions. Next, the system also causes movement of a cursor over the hidden menu on the user interface, in response to receiving a motion input user action on the user interface. The system performs an operation associated with a utility, in response to receiving the pressure user action if the cursor on the hidden menu is over an active region. Then the system de-activates the hidden menu, in response to receiving the pressure user action.
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A watchband connection mechanism includes a watchband with a watchband housing and a cam rotatable between a first position where the cam extends from the watchband into a watch ledge in a watch side cavity and a second position where the cam is recessed in the watchband housing. A watch includes a watch housing, a watch cavity for receiving at least a portion of the watchband, and a button coupled to the watch housing and movable with respect to the watch cavity. In operation, the watchband is received in the watch cavity, which enables the cam to rotate into the first position to extend from the band into the watch ledge and prevent the watchband from uncoupling with the watch. The user depresses the button to move the cam into the second position, which is back within the watchband, to uncouple the watchband from the watch.
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A system for controlling cursor movement on an associated large display device using dynamic grid density. The system includes a personal mobile computing device and a remote server. The personal mobile computing device receives input from the user, via a touch screen, to control cursor movement on the associated large display device. The touch screen includes a grid that increases in density towards the edges of the touch screen. The personal mobile computing device sends the user input to the remote server. The remote server calculates corresponding cursor movement on the associated large display device. The dynamic grid density on the touch screen controls how far the cursor on the associated large display device moves in response to the user input on the touch screen. The remote server then send instructions to move the cursor on the associated large display device using to the calculated corresponding cursor movement.
G06F 3/04812 - Interaction techniques based on cursor appearance or behaviour, e.g. being affected by the presence of displayed objects
G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
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CONTENT NETWORK STORING CONTENT UNIQUELY IDENTIFIABLE AND ACCESSIBLE BY LOCATION/TIME COORDINATES
A content network having a location axis and a time axis, wherein each content is stored at unique intersections of the location axis and time axis within the content network. Each content is uniquely identifiable and accessible within the content network using a unique content location/time coordinate. Particular content from within the content network is accessed and presented to the user based on the unique content location/time coordinate of the particular content corresponding to the target location/time coordinate.
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A computer device executes an operating system that stores content in a multi-dimensional fabric. Users can access and view content that is stored in the multi-dimensional fabric at a specific location and time. The users request the specific location and time. The computer device accesses the multi-dimensional fabric to anchor content within the multi-dimensional fabric user interface based on the specific location and time.
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G06F 3/0487 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser
G06F 16/9537 - Spatial or temporal dependent retrieval, e.g. spatiotemporal queries
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System and method for dynamically grouping and displaying a plurality of content
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A computer device executes an operating system that stores content in a multi-dimensional fabric. Users can access and view content that is stored in the multi-dimensional fabric at a specific location and time. The users request the specific location and time. The computer device r accesses the multi-dimensional fabric to anchor content within the multi-dimensional fabric user interface based on the specific location and time.
G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
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G06F 3/04883 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures for inputting data by handwriting, e.g. gesture or text
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING CONTENT FROM ONE VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT TO ANOTHER
A multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A remote server executes an operating system that provides a multi-dimensional fabric user interface for storing content for a particular user. The user can access content by manipulating the multi-dimensional fabric user interface through a graphical user interface displayed on a personal mobile computing device. The remote server also enables the user to enter a portal and travel to a virtual representation a second actual physical location from a virtual representation of a first actual physical location, and transfer an object or content from the virtual representation of the first actual physical location to the virtual representation of the second actual physical location. This initiates an operation relating to the one or more of objects and content, in response to the user picking up, transferring, and placing the one or more of objects and content.
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G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
A multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A remote server executes an operating system that provides a multi-dimensional fabric user interface for storing content for a particular user. The user can access content by manipulating the multi-dimensional fabric user interface through a graphical user interface displayed on a personal mobile computing device. The remote server also enables the user to enter a portal and travel to a virtual representation a second actual physical location from a virtual representation of a first actual physical location, and transfer an object or content from the virtual representation of the first actual physical location to the virtual representation of the second actual physical location. This initiates an operation relating to the one or more of objects and content, in response to the user picking up, transferring, and placing the one or more of objects and content.
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Goods & Services
Downloadable voice command and recognition software;
downloadable computer software used for controlling
stand-alone voice controlled information and personal
assistant devices; downloadable computer software to assist
a user in operating a computerized handheld device through
recognizing and implementing voice commands; downloadable
intelligent personal assistant software for voice
recognition; downloadable artificial intelligence software
for use in mobile devices for integrating electronic data
with real world environments for the purpose of creating and
saving content with specific time-space stamps, for
detecting a user's location and displaying relevant
information and images of interest to the user; downloadable
artificial intelligence software for use in metaverse
applications to enable interoperability and information
sharing between hardware devices, software systems, and the
Internet. Providing temporary use of cloud-based software featuring
artificial intelligence for voice recognition; providing
temporary use of non-downloadable voice recognition
software, voice-enabled software applications, and computer
software for processing voice commands and creating audio
responses to voice commands; providing temporary use of
cloud-based computer software for enabling hands-free use of
a mobile phone through voice recognition.
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Content notification using a multi-dimensional fabric interface
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric interface is described herein to select and present content to a user. A location is determined and time is selected for the user. The multi-dimensional fabric is accessed for content based the determined location and the selected time. If content is stored in the multi-dimensional fabric at the determined location and the selected time, the user is notified of the content, which can then be presented to the user.
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A remote server executes an operating system that provides a multi-dimensional fabric user interface for storing content for a particular user. The user can access select content by manipulating the multi-dimensional fabric user interface through a graphical user interface displayed on a personal mobile computing device. In this way, the user experiences and manipulates various data dimensions around the specific content they are accessing, rather than selecting a particular file structure location. The remote server also enables the user to enter a first location side of a portal and travel to a virtual representation a second actual physical location in the multi-dimensional fabric user interface from a virtual representation of a first actual physical location in the multi-dimensional fabric user interface.
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
A method for real-time multiparty communications across a social network organized according to a fluid timeline is taught. In the method, a user accesses the social network. The user views a story posted by a first user and favorably reacted to by a second user. The user also likes the story, so the user favorably reacts to the posted story. Since a threshold number of users have favorably reacted to the posted story, a collective network group messaging feature is made available. The user accesses the feature participates in real time in a collective network group messaging session in a virtual room with at least one other user.
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Content notification using a multi-dimensional fabric interface
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric interface is described herein to select and present content to a user. A location is determined and time is selected for the user. The multi-dimensional fabric is accessed for content based the determined location and the selected time. If content is stored in the multi-dimensional fabric at the determined location and the selected time, the user is notified of the content, which can then be presented to the user.
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A remote server executes an operating system that provides a multi-dimensional fabric user interface for storing content for a particular user. The user can access select content by manipulating the multi-dimensional fabric user interface through a graphical user interface displayed on a personal mobile computing device. In this way, the user experiences and manipulates various data dimensions around the specific content they are accessing, rather than selecting a particular file structure location. The remote server also enables the user to enter a first location side of a portal and travel to a virtual representation a second actual physical location in the multi-dimensional fabric user interface from a virtual representation of a first actual physical location in the multi-dimensional fabric user interface.
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A remote server executes an operating system that stores content in a multi-dimensional fabric. Multiple users can access a common virtual space to view content that is stored in the multi-dimensional fabric at a specific location and time. The users request the specific location and time. The remote server accesses the multi-dimensional fabric to anchor content within the common virtual space based on the specific location and time. In this way, multiple users experience location and time driven content together.
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
A computing system for presenting on a mobile device pieces of content each connected to a geographic location is described. The facility plots visual indications of the pieces of content in a two-dimensional display with respect to an origin point representing a user geographic location. In particular, for each piece of content, the facility plots a visual indication at a point that is (1) in a direction from the origin point that corresponds to a compass direction from the user geographic location to the geographic location to which the piece of content is connected, and (2) at a distance from the origin point that corresponds to a predicted amount of time to travel from the user geographic location to the geographical location to which the piece of content is connected.
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric interface is described herein to select and present content to a user. A location is determined and time is selected for the user. The multi-dimensional fabric is accessed for content based the determined location and the selected time. If content is stored in the multi-dimensional fabric at the determined location and the selected time, the user is notified of the content, which can then be presented to the user.
G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric interface is described herein to select and present content to a user. A location is determined and time is selected for the user. An area of interest for the user is determined based on the determined location and the selected time. The multi-dimensional fabric is accessed for content based the area of interest. Content stored in the multi-dimensional fabric at location and time coordinates within the area of interest are selected and presented to the user.
G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A remote server executes an operating system that provides a multi-dimensional fabric user interface for storing content for a particular user. The user can access select content by manipulating the multi-dimensional fabric user interface through a graphical user interface displayed on a personal mobile computing device. In this way, the user experiences and manipulates various data dimensions around the specific content they are accessing, rather than selecting a particular file structure location. The remote server also enables the user to enter a first location side of a portal and travel to a virtual representation a second actual physical location in the multi-dimensional fabric user interface from a virtual representation of a first actual physical location in the multi-dimensional fabric user interface.
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A remote server executes an operating system that stores content in a multi-dimensional fabric. Multiple users can access a common virtual space to view content that is stored in the multi-dimensional fabric at a specific location and time. The users request the specific location and time. The remote server accesses the multi-dimensional fabric to anchor content within the common virtual space based on the specific location and time. In this way, multiple users experience location and time driven content together.
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
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ACCESSING CONTENT USING TIME, TOPIC, AND LOCATION TO TRANSITION BETWEEN DISPLAY MODES
A computing system for presenting on a mobile device pieces of content each connected to a geographic location is described. The facility plots visual indications of the pieces of content in a two-dimensional display with respect to an origin point representing a user geographic location. In particular, for each piece of content, the facility plots a visual indication at a point that is (1) in a direction from the origin point that corresponds to a compass direction from the user geographic location to the geographic location to which the piece of content is connected, and (2) at a distance from the origin point that corresponds to a predicted amount of time to travel from the user geographic location to the geographical location to which the piece of content is connected.
G06F 3/04817 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance using icons
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An orthogonal or multi-dimensional fabric user interface is described herein. A remote server executes an operating system that provides a multi-dimensional fabric for storing content for a particular user. The user can access select content by manipulating the multi-dimensional fabric through a graphical user interface displayed on a display device. In this way, the user experiences and manipulates various data dimensions around the specific content they are accessing, rather than selecting a particular file structure location.
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
Utilization of a selection ring to select icons is provided herein. The selection ring is presented in a first graphical user interface. In response to receiving a first selection of the selection ring by a user, a plurality of icons are presented in the first graphical user interface. User manipulation of a position of the selection ring within the first graphical user interface is received, where that manipulation occurs without altering a location of the plurality of icons being presented within the first graphical user interface. In response to receiving a second selection associated with the selection ring, an icon from the plurality of icons is selected based on the position of the selection ring within the first graphical user interface. A second graphical user interface is then presented to the user based on the selected icon.
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A method for real-time multiparty communications across a social network organized according to a fluid timeline is taught. In the method, a user accesses the social network. The user views a story posted by a first user and favorably reacted to by a second user. The user also likes the story, so the user favorably reacts to the posted story. Since a threshold number of users have favorably reacted to the posted story, a collective network group messaging feature is made available. The user accesses the feature participates in real time in a collective network group messaging session in a virtual room with at least one other user.
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A fluid timeline social network is provided herein. The fluid timeline social network includes a story database, an image database and a fluid timeline social network application, hosted at least partially on a server computer including a processor and a computer-readable storage medium. The fluid timeline social network application is configured to receive from a user computer device a created story, the created story including at least one of textual information and image information; receive from the user computer device a user-specified date to be associated with the created story; associate the created story with the user-specified date; associate the created story with an actual time and date that the created story is received by the fluid timeline social network application; and provide the story to the story database for storage.
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A fluid timeline social network is provided herein. The fluid timeline social network includes a story database, an image database and a fluid timeline social network application, hosted at least partially on a server computer including a processor and a computer-readable storage medium. The fluid timeline social network application is configured to receive from a user computer device a created story, the created story including at least one of textual information and image information; receive from the user computer device a user-specified date to be associated with the created story; associate the created story with the user-specified date; associate the created story with an actual time and date that the created story is received by the fluid timeline social network application; and provide the story to the story database for storage.
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A fluid timeline social network is provided herein. The fluid timeline social network includes a story database, an image database and a fluid timeline social network application, hosted at least partially on a server computer including a processor and a computer-readable storage medium. The fluid timeline social network application is configured to receive from a user computer device a created story, the created story including at least one of textual information and image information; receive from the user computer device a user-specified date to be associated with the created story; associate the created story with the user-specified date; associate the created story with an actual time and date that the created story is received by the fluid timeline social network application; and provide the story to the story database for storage.
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