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User-operated amusement apparatus for kicking the user's buttocks
An apparatus including a user-operated and controlled apparatus for self-infliction of repetitive blows to the user's buttocks by a plurality of elongated arms bearing flexible extensions that rotate under the user's control.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7190971 | Information processing apparatus and method, information processing system, and transmission medium When a user gets interested in some music he/she listens to somewhere, for example, in a coffee shop, the user records that music in a memory provided in a portable terminal. A processor reads the information stored in the memory and performs a predetermined process... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7187924 | Intelligent data network with power management capabilities In one embodiment, a method for implementing two-way communication between at least first and second devices comprises steps of: (a1) during finite time periods following transmission of respective first messages from the first device to the second device, us... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7187944 | Onboard cell phone automatic dialing device An onboard automatic cell phone dialing device includes a magnet received in a casing and selectively energized by a control circuit, a dialing finger selectively movable relative to a bracket which is adjustably sandwiched between two crossbars inside the casing an... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7187947 | System and method for communicating selected information to an electronic device Disclosed are a system and method for communicating selected information to an electronic device. The disclosed system may include a digital engine operable to maintain data representing the selected information in a digital format. In some embodiments, the digital ... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7184789 | Method and apparatus for data packet transport in a wireless communication system using an internet protocol Method and apparatus for data packet transport in a wireless transmission system supporting broadcast transmissions. A trigger recognized at the transmission node initiates a broadcast transmission, and the resultant set up of a transmission path. A termination trig... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7184727 | Full-duplex antenna system and method A system and method is provided for full-duplex antenna impedance matching. The method comprises: effectively resonating a first antenna at a frequency selectable first channel in a first frequency band; generating a first antenna impedance at the first channel freq... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7181258 | Wireless communication device A wireless communication device with an embedded dual-band antenna system. The wireless communication device has a body, a housing, a shielding unit, a first antenna unit, a second antenna unit and a control unit. The shielding unit, the first antenna unit and the s... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7181478 | Method and system for exporting flight data for long term storage The availability of flight data used in the maintenance of aircraft engines is enhanced by exporting data from the database of an engine condition monitoring program to a long term database. The data export is accomplished by first reading a time file to determine t... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7177526 | System and method for improving audio during post-production of video recordings A system and method for improving audio quality, by means of signal processing on a computer, during post-production of recordings is disclosed. A recording of a “chirp” tone at the beginning of a scene is followed by analysis of the recorded chirp on the comput... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174145 | Method and apparatus for automatic channel search The invention reduces the time required for automatically searching for channels on a device receiving channels of various widths. The invention proposes a channel detection process which carries out successive passes with frequency spacings corresponding to channel... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7171188 | Communication system for working machines Provided is a communication system for working machines, which makes it possible to transmit desired messages from sites, where the working machines are arranged, to their corresponding work administration centers at timings as needed. When a mail switch 10 a... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7171197 | Mobile wireless local area network and related methods A wireless local area network adapted for use by users traveling on a mobile platform such as an aircraft. The network includes a network server located on the mobile platform, and at least one network access point connected to the server and accessible wirelessly b... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7164882 | Apparatus and method for facilitating a purchase using information provided on a media playing device An apparatus and method for providing information for facilitating a purchase in conjunction with media content information, including a receiver, wherein said receiver receives at least one of at least one of a transmission of media content and a broadcast of media... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162532 | System and method for listening to teams in a race event A computer-implemented method and system allows a remote computer user to listen to teams in a race event. The method includes receiving audio signals from a plurality of audio sources at the race event; transmitting at least some of the audio signals to a remote co... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7162200 | Antenna calibration system and method An antenna calibration system consists mainly of a signal source, an antenna, a first radio frequency mixer, a first local oscillator, an power detecting device, a personal computer, and a servo amplifier. The signal source emits a signal, and the antenna receives t... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7162208 | Fixed setting AM/FM radio system for broadcast promotion A radio apparatus including an outer encasement, a radio signal receiver secured relative to the outer encasement and configured to receive at least one of AM and FM radio signals, an audio output operatively connected to the radio signal receiver, and wherein the a... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7162268 | Portable terminal with display capability based on tilt angle A detecting unit 5a detects the slope of a portable terminal 10. An input key 4 includes a plurality of keys. A control unit 3 generates a code C based on the slope of the portable telephone terminal 10 as detected by the sl... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7162278 | Secured wireless handsets The present invention relates to secured wireless handsets that discourage or reduce unauthorized removal, loss, or theft of a handset, while allowing the person to communicate hands free. In an embodiment the wireless handset includes a first attachment of a T-nut ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7162270 | Dual communication mode wireless network transmission device A wireless network transmission device is disclosed. A network control chip, a communication control chip and a control chip set are arranged in parallel. The network control chip, communication control chip, and control chip set are connected to the first module an... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7158757 | Modular computer The invention concerns a computer comprising a central unit, an input device, a communication interface with a remote network and display and/or sound reproduction means. The invention is essentially characterised in that the computer can consist of elements already... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7154056 | Method and arrangement in a digital communication system A user of a digital pen in an information management system is allowed to have a number of aliases when communicating in the system. The system includes a plurality of products, which are provided with a position code, a plurality of digital pens capable of reading ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7154473 | Method for controlling position of indicator An apparatus and process for controlling the position of an indicator in a user interface using a menu is disclosed. By the method, when a menu having items selected and adjusted by an indicator is displayed, and the position and a size of the menu are changed, the ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7154496 | Telemetry-based flight vehicle visualization system and method A flight vehicle image generation computer system is disclosed that displays preferably a 3D image of a flight vehicle and preferably on at least generally a real-time basis. The system stores data profiles in relation to any number of types or classes of flight veh... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7155166 | Wireless pick-and-pack system Requesting the location of items in a storage area may include accessing an entry in a list of items to be selected from item storage subareas. The entry may be associated with an item identifier code corresponding to an item storage subarea. A short-range activatio... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7149612 | System and method for monitoring and reporting aircraft quick access recorder data Systems and methods for monitoring and reporting a quick access recorder (QAR) data in real time. The system includes a QAR for recording fault information, a removable portable hardware component that stores, analyzes and displays the fault information, an onboard ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7148788 | Method for transmitting high-frequency signals to low-frequency networks and corresponding system It is a known fact that even information signals in the kilohertz and megahertz range can be transmitted via the bus systems of power transmission networks. The invention provides a method and a system for improving the transmission behavior by feeding the signals n... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7149632 | On-line system and method for processing information relating to the wear of turbine components A method comprises storing data relating to the wear of a component of at least one turbine system in a database of a system for processing wear related information, generating a displayable menu containing a plurality of user-selectable links respectively associate... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7149469 | Method and system for receiving audio broadcasts via a phone A method and system for providing radio, TV audio, and other broadcasts over a telephone. The preferred method allows a listener to telephonically access an automated system capable of connecting to a plurality of broadcasting stations, permits the listener to selec... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7149471 | Portable cellular phone Music data stored in a data card 101 is input into a portable cellular phone 110, and also a plurality of pieces of application software (131, 133) suitable for a music data format defined in connection with the music data is selected by a user ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7146199 | Cordless digital audio headphone A cordless digital audio headphone is disclosed. The headphone includes a pair of earphones connected to a headband. The earphones provide audible signals. The headphone also includes a memory unit positioned on the headband for containing digitally stored audio inf... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7143857 | Vehicle drive system operation apparatus and vehicle drive control system A drive system operation apparatus that is easy to operate and improves the level of security in a vehicle. A gearshift operator and an engine switch are located near each other. A cover covers the gearshift operator and the engine switch. The cover is opened when p... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7146184 | Cellular phone with integral cosmetic pack A personal communication and cosmetic storage device comprising a housing including personal communication circuitry having a first input portion and a second output portion pivotally connected to one another. At least one cosmetic storage layer is positioned within... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7145505 | Device for detecting and evaluating objects in the surroundings of a vehicle An apparatus 1 for detecting and evaluating objects in the vicinity of a vehicle, having transmitting and receiving means for electromagnetic radiation in the Gigahertz range, includes at least one antenna protected by a radome 11a, 11... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7142807 | Method of providing Karaoke service to mobile terminals using a wireless connection between the mobile terminals A method of providing a Karaoke service to mobile terminals through wireless connection between them. The mobile terminals are grouped as a service group and one of them is designated as a master mobile terminal and the other mobile terminals as slave mobile termina... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7142858 | Mobile radio communication system and method of registering position therein Disclosed is a mobile radio communication system in which a position registration area number is reported from a base station to a mobile station within a radio zone, position information indicating a position registration area in which a mobile station resides is r... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7142854 | In-flight communications system An in-flight communications system and method suitable for discrete use by, e.g., an Air Marshal, includes a personal digital assistant (PDA) device having wireless communications capabilities, an aircraft cabin wireless local area network (LAN) within which the PDA... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7133271 | Switchgear with embedded electronic controls In one general aspect, a system to control and monitor an electrical system includes a switchgear housing unit connected to the electrical system that includes a switchgear mechanism for controlling a connection within the electrical system and electronic controls f... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7130618 | Method, apparatus, and system for transmitting moving image data A method, apparatus and system for transmitting moving image data, in which various moving image data of existent media files are efficiently delivered to existent TV cellular phones in reproducible format. A media file storage stores media files created in arbitrar... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7130428 | Picked-up-sound recording method and apparatus Sound picked up by a microphone of a first sound field is reproduced by a speaker of a second sound field, and a sound picked up by a microphone of the second sound field is reproduced by the speaker of the first sound field. Sound pressure detection section detects... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7131136 | Comprehensive multi-media surveillance and response system for aircraft, operations centers, airports and other commercial transports, centers and terminals A data collection and distribution system for monitoring aircraft in flight, on the ground and at the gate or terminal for monitoring critical and catastrophic events, managing the emergency during such an event, and for investigating the event. The system generates... | 10/31/2006 |