Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v.

Ambx UK Limited

David Eves

Richard Cole

Allan R Timms

Philippa C Wagner

Simon Royce Turner

Asher J Hoskins

Christopher Thorne

Francis H Geesin

Hans-Helmut Bechtel

George Marmaropoulos

Yourii Martynov

Richard J Allen

Richard S Cole

Jeffrey A Chaman

Alan J Judd

A method of controlling output devices () comprises receiving inputs () from sensor devices (), accessing location information () defining the location of each sensor device (), generating a grid () from the received inputs () and the accessed location information (), the grid () containing non-zero values () at the locations of the sensor devices () for which an input () has been received and containing non-zero values () at locations related to the locations of the sensor devices () for which an input () has been received, accessing location information () defining the location of each output device (), and transmitting outputs () to those output devices () whose value at the location of the respective output device () within the grid () is above a predetermined threshold.

Method and device for controlling output devices based on generating a grid from sensor device inputs and location information

A system and method is described in which a multimedia story is rendered to a consumer in dependence on features extracted from an audio signal representing for example a musical selection of the consumer. Features such as key changes and tempo of the music selection are related to dramatic parameters defined by and associated with story arcs, narrative story rules and film or story structure. In one example a selection of a few music tracks provides input audio signals () from which musical features are extracted (), following which a dramatic parameter list and timeline are generated (). Media fragments are then obtained (), the fragments having story content associated with the dramatic parameters, and the fragments output () with the music selection.

Augmenting an audio signal via extraction of musical features and obtaining of media fragments

A method, apparatus, computer program, and computer readable storage medium storing the computer program, is disclosed for generating a real-world description to operate a set of devices () to augment a user's experience of a game world. The game world is defined by a game world model, and parameters of the game world model are accessed by a first module being run within a protected computing environment. These parameters are sent to a second module running outside of the protected computing environment, and the second module uses these parameters to generate the real world description for controlling the set of devices.

Game enhancer

A method of operating a set of devices comprises receiving a real-world description () in the form of an instruction set of a markup language, selecting a source of assets () for use by the set of devices, and operating the devices () according to the description. The source of assets can be a local store or a broadcast channel, or a combination of the two.

Selectable real-world representation system descriptions

A method of operating a set of devices comprises receiving a real-world description in the form of an instruction set of a markup language, the description including asset terms and effect terms, requesting assets and effects according to the description, modifying at least one asset according to at least one effect, and operating the devices according to the assets.

Assets and effects

A real-world representation system includes a set of devices, each device being arranged to provide one or more real-world parameters, for example, audio and visual characteristics. At least one of the devices is arranged to receive a real-world description in the form of an instruction set of a markup language and the devices are operated according to the description. General terms expressed in the language are interpreted by either a local server or a distributed browser to operate the devices to render the real-world experience to the user.

Real-world representation system and language

A method of delivering content comprises receiving content in the form of an instruction set of a markup language, distorting the content according to predetermined parameters, and rendering the content. Apparatus for delivering the content are also disclosed.

System and method for delivering modified conent

A markup language enabled device () comprises storage means () storing data, the data for enabling augmentation of an experience by providing extra functionality to a movie or a game for example. The device () further comprises transmitting means () for transmitting the data, receiving means () for receiving a real-world description in the form of an instruction set of a markup language and adjusting means () for adjusting one or more parameters of the device according to the description.

Enabled device and a method of operating a set of devices

A method of operating a set of devices comprises receiving a signal, for example at least part of a game world model from a computer program. The signal is analyzed to produce a real-world description in the form of an instruction set of a markup language and the set of devices is operated according to the description.

Operation of a set of devices

A method of processing an audio signal comprises receiving an audio signal, extracting features from the audio signal, and translating the extracted features into metadata. The metadata comprises an instruction set of a markup language. A system for processing the audio signal is also disclosed, which comprises an input device for receiving the audio signal and a processor for extracting the features from the audio signal and for translating the extracted features into the metadata.

Method and system to mark an audio signal with metadata

A method of providing one or more aspects of an ambient environment comprises receiving a video signal, processing the video signal and controlling ambient light accordingly. A corresponding device and system of devices are described.

Controlling ambient light as a function of a video signal

The components of a portable personal audio system include first and second audio signal source devices, such as an MP3 player () and telephone (). These are connected via respective leads () to a control and switching stage (), and from there to left and right audio output devices (). User input to effect operation of the control and switching stage () selectively directs audio signals from one or both of the signal source devices () to a selected one or ones of the left and right audio output devices ().

Portable audio devices

In the field of flexible displays there is a need for an electro-optic filament that is capable of being woven, knitted or crocheted. An electro-optic filament or fibre () includes an elongate core () extending lengthwise within a volume () of polarisable material; and an outer electrode member () overlying the volume (). The core () and outer member () are electrically conducting and connectable to electrical potentials to generate a radial field in the polarisable material. The outer member () is optically transmissive and/or transflective. The polarisable material () exhibits an optical effect such as a colour change, change in polarisation or change in reflectivity, when subjected to a said field or a change in a said field. The filament or fibre may readily be woven into eg. a fabric or a garment, using conventional textile processing machinery.

Electro-optic filament or fibre

An electrical cable of all textile construction includes a first conductor of conductive textile material, a first insulator of braided insulating textile material, a second conductor of braided conductive textile material and a second insulator of braided insulating textile material. Such a cable, through being of an all textile construction makes it particularly suitable for incorporation in items such as garments, fashion accessories, upholstered article and other soft furnishings as it can be made very flexible, soft to the touch and of a required color. Furthermore, by making the cables using textile materials that have been developed for use in garments, the cables are capable of being subjected to standard garment care techniques such as machine washing in the home or dry cleaning. This means items, such as garments, that include these cables can be placed in the washing machine for cleaning, with no added risk to the wire, garment or washing machine.

Cable

A multi-conductor cable is provided based on a braided structure. Be selectively braiding together conductive yarns with non conductive yarns, a multi-conductor electrical cable can be provided by just one braid. In this example, two electrical conductors are provided, a first provided by conductive yarn and a second provided by conductive yarn. Insulating yarns maintain conductive yarns in spaced relation to each other.

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David Eves