METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADAPTING APPLICATIONS OVER MULTIPLE DEVICES

A method and apparatus that incorporate teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, presenting at a display of a computer device a first graphical user interface depicting a game space of a gaming application, receiving a detected stimulation from a mobile communication device associated with a second graphical user interface depicting a virtual peripheral controller for capturing control information for controlling the gaming application, detecting a request to swap between the computer device and mobile communication device presentation of the first graphical user interface depicting the game space and the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller, and presenting at the display of the computer device an adaptation of the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller responsive to the detected request to swap. Additional embodiments are disclosed. 1. A computing device , comprising:a memory; anda processor coupled to the memory, wherein the memory comprises computer instructions, which when executed by the processor, causes the processor to:present a first graphical user interface depicting a game space of a gaming application at a display of the computing device;receive at the computing device a detected stimulation from a mobile communication device, wherein the detected stimulation is associated with a second graphical user interface depicting a virtual peripheral controller for capturing user navigation and control inputs for controlling the gaming application from the mobile communication device;responsive to the detected stimulation, retrieve at the computing device at least one action of a plurality of associable actions, wherein the at least one action corresponds to the received stimulation;transmit the retrieved at least one action to an operating system of the computing device for controlling the gaming application;detect a request to swap the first graphical user interface ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING SOUND PRODUCED BY A GAMING APPLICATION

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computing device having a controller to modify sound produced by a gaming application according to an otological profile of a user. Additional embodiments are disclosed. 1. A computing device , comprising:a memory storing instructions; anda controller coupled to the memory, wherein the controller, responsive to executing the instructions, performs operations comprising:obtaining an otological profile of a user of the computing device;monitoring sound generated by a software application executing on a device integral with or communicatively coupled with the computing device;adjusting the sound in accordance with the otological profile; and 'wherein the adjusting comprises sampling the sound to obtain a first time domain signal, translating the first time domain signal to a frequency domain signal, processing the frequency domain signal according to the otological profile, and translating the processed signal to a second time domain signal to obtain the adjusted sound.', 'audibly presenting the adjusted sound by way of equipment used by the user.'}2. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein adjusting of the sound comprises detecting sound in a specific spectral segment defined in the otological profile claim 1 , and modifying spectral aspects of the detected sound.3. The computing device of claim 2 , wherein the otological profile is determined from an audio test performed on the user.4. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the computing device comprises a gaming accessory claim 1 , and the instructions comprise an accessory management software (AMS) application.5. The computing device of claim 4 , wherein the software application is a gaming application claim 4 , and the AMS is integral with the gaming application.6. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the software application is an interactive software application for determining the otological profile of the user. ...

Methods and apparatus for inducing electromagnetic waves in a cable

In accordance with one or more embodiments, a system can include a plurality of twisted insulated conductors, and a communication device coupled to a first conductive endpoint of each insulated conductor of the plurality of twisted insulated conductors. The communication device can facilitate generating transmission signals at each first conductive endpoint of each insulated conductor of the plurality of twisted insulated conductors. The transmission signals in turn can induce electromagnetic waves that propagate along interstitial areas between the plurality of twisted insulated conductors. Other embodiments are disclosed.

MANAGING SYSTEM OPERATIONS WITH A SCHEMA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREFOR

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device having a processor that when executing instructions performs from a storage device performs operations including receiving a request to create a schema, receiving a schema identifier, user type, and item identifier, the item identifier identifying one or more items to which the schema is to be applied to, generating a plurality of schema elements, and distinguishing the schema from other schemas based on the schema identifier of the schema, the user type of the schema, the item identifier of the schema, or any combinations thereof. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A machine-readable medium , comprising executable instructions that , when executed by a processing system of a schema management system that includes a processor , facilitate performance of operations , the operations comprising:receiving a request to create a schema;presenting a schema structure for completing the schema;receiving, via the schema structure, a schema identifier, user type, and item identifier;receiving, via the schema structure, an expiration period for the schema;generating a plurality of schema elements based on user-generated input; andrecording in a database a plurality of data structures associated with the schema, the data structures including the schema identifier, the user type, the item identifier, the expiration period of the schema, and the plurality of schema elements, the database including other data structures for other schemas, the other schemas and the schema collectively corresponding to a plurality of schemas with associated data structures, and the plurality of schemas distinguishable from each other based on the schema identifier, the user type, and the item identifier associated with each schema of the plurality of schemas.2. The machine-readable medium of claim 1 , wherein the operations further comprise:receiving a specific schema identifier and matter identifier;converting a portion of the ...

Method and apparatus for adapting applications over multiple devices

A method and apparatus that incorporate teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, presenting at a display of a computer device a first graphical user interface depicting a game space of a gaming application, receiving a detected stimulation from a mobile communication device associated with a second graphical user interface depicting a virtual peripheral controller for capturing control information for controlling the gaming application, detecting a request to swap between the computer device and mobile communication device presentation of the first graphical user interface depicting the game space and the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller, and presenting at the display of the computer device an adaptation of the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller responsive to the detected request to swap. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

SYSTEM FOR MANAGING TASKS AND METHODS THEREOF

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for obtaining a table including a plurality of tasks, determining a due date for each task according to a rule associated with each task, normalizing the plurality of tasks by assigning a task value to each task of the plurality of tasks, determining a workload capacity of each of a plurality of practitioners, and updating the table by assigning a portion of the plurality of tasks to each practitioner of the plurality of practitioners according to the workload capacity of each practitioner, the due date of each task, and the task value of each task. The task value can be based on a first factor of a unit of measure, and the workload capacity can be based on a second factor of the unit of measure. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A system , comprising:a memory that stores executable instructions; anda processor coupled to the memory, wherein responsive to executing the instructions, the processor performs operations comprising:obtaining a list comprising a plurality of tasks;determining an absolute due date for each task of the plurality of tasks according to a rule associated with each task;assigning a task value to each task of the plurality of tasks, wherein the task value is based on a first factor of a unit of measure;determining a workload capacity of each of a plurality of practitioners, wherein the workload capacity is based on a second factor of the unit of measure; andassigning a portion of the plurality of tasks to each practitioner of the plurality of practitioners according to the workload capacity of each practitioner, the absolute due date of each task, the task value of each task to generate an updated list, or any combination thereof.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each task of the plurality of tasks has a completion deadline claim 1 , and wherein the absolute due date for each task is based on a time period before the completion deadline defined by the rule associated with ...

Method and apparatus for calibrating waveguide systems to manage propagation delays of electromagnetic waves

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a system that facilitates determining from a training session with a waveguide system that one or more polarized modes of electromagnetic waves propagating along a transmission medium are experiencing differing propagation delays and adjusting a coupler to mitigate the differing propagation delays. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Method and apparatus having one or more adjustable structures for launching or receiving electromagnetic waves having a desired wavemode

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a system that facilitates generating one or more tuning signals supplied to a material positioned along a portion of an inner surface of a structure of the waveguide system, the material facilitating generation of electromagnetic waves having a desired wave mode, and generating an electromagnetic wave with the desired wave mode, the electromagnetic wave propagating along a transmission medium without relying on an electrical return path to facilitate propagation of the electromagnetic wave along the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Method and apparatus having an adjustable structure positioned along a transmission medium for launching or receiving electromagnetic waves having a desired wavemode

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, a system that facilitates generating one or more tuning signals supplied to a material positioned along a portion of an outer surface of a transmission medium, the material facilitating generation of electromagnetic waves having a desired wave mode, and generating an electromagnetic wave with the desired wave mode, the electromagnetic wave propagating along the transmission medium without relying on an electrical return path to facilitate propagation of the electromagnetic wave along the transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Method and apparatus for adapting applications over multiple devices

A method and apparatus that incorporate teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, presenting at a display of a computer device a first graphical user interface depicting a game space of a gaming application, receiving a detected stimulation from a mobile communication device associated with a second graphical user interface depicting a virtual peripheral controller for capturing control information for controlling the gaming application, detecting a request to swap between the computer device and mobile communication device presentation of the first graphical user interface depicting the game space and the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller, and presenting at the display of the computer device an adaptation of the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller responsive to the detected request to swap. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Method and apparatus for adapting applications over multiple devices

A method and apparatus that incorporate teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, presenting at a display of a computer device a first graphical user interface depicting a game space of a gaming application, receiving a detected stimulation from a mobile communication device associated with a second graphical user interface depicting a virtual peripheral controller for capturing control information for controlling the gaming application, detecting a request to swap between the computer device and mobile communication device presentation of the first graphical user interface depicting the game space and the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller, and presenting at the display of the computer device an adaptation of the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller responsive to the detected request to swap. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Method and apparatus for adapting applications over multiple devices

A method and apparatus that incorporate teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, presenting at a display of a computer device a first graphical user interface depicting a game space of a gaming application, receiving a detected stimulation from a mobile communication device associated with a second graphical user interface depicting a virtual peripheral controller for capturing control information for controlling the gaming application, detecting a request to swap between the computer device and mobile communication device presentation of the first graphical user interface depicting the game space and the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller, and presenting at the display of the computer device an adaptation of the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller responsive to the detected request to swap. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING SOUND PRODUCED BY A GAMING APPLICATION

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computing device having a controller to modify sound produced by a gaming application according to an otological profile of a user. Additional embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method comprising:detecting, by a system comprising a processor, a selection of a software application, wherein the selection is initiated by equipment of a user of the system;detecting sound generated by the selected software application in a specific spectral segment identified in an otological profile of the user, wherein the otological profile is generated from a hearing test performed by the user, wherein the detected sound is a gaming sound;adjusting the gaming sound in accordance with the otological profile to provide an adjusted sound, wherein the adjusted sound has a frequency different from that of the gaming sound; andaudibly presenting the adjusted sound.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the otological profile is associated with the selected software application.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the software application executes on a game device integral with or communicatively coupled with the system.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the software application is an interactive software application for determining the otological profile.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusted sound has an audio energy different from that of the gaming sound.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjusting further comprises:sampling the gaming sound to obtain a first time domain signal;translating the first time domain signal to a frequency domain signal;processing the frequency domain signal according to the otological profile; andtranslating the processed signal to a second time domain signal to obtain the adjusted sound.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising associating an avatar with the otological profile.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the software application comprises a gaming ...

Apparatus and method for enhancing sound produced by a gaming application

A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a computing device having a controller to modify sound produced by a gaming application according to an otological profile of a user. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

TRANSMISSION MEDIUM HAVING A CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission medium for propagating electromagnetic waves. The transmission medium can include a conductor for guiding electromagnetic waves longitudinally along the conductor, and a shell surrounding at least a portion of the conductor for reducing exposure of the electromagnetic waves to an adverse environment that increases propagation losses of the electromagnetic waves. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A transmission medium , comprising:a cable comprising a conductive core; anda dielectric layer surrounding at least a portion of the conductive core, wherein the conductive core is configured to enable electromagnetic waves to be bound to the conductive core rather than the dielectric layer without an electrical return path, and wherein the dielectric layer reduces an exposure of the electromagnetic waves to an environment that adversely affects propagation of the electromagnetic waves via the conductive core.2. The transmission medium of claim 1 , wherein an insulation layer is disposed between the conductive core and the dielectric layer.3. The transmission medium of claim 2 , wherein the insulation layer has a first dielectric constant claim 2 , wherein the dielectric layer has a second dielectric constant claim 2 , and wherein the first dielectric constant exceeds the second dielectric constant.4. The transmission medium of claim 2 , wherein the insulation layer comprises a high density dielectric material claim 2 , and wherein the dielectric layer comprises a dielectric foam.5. The transmission medium of claim 2 , wherein the electromagnetic waves are bound to the insulation layer.6. The transmission medium of claim 1 , wherein the conductive core is an uninsulated conductor claim 1 , wherein the dielectric layer is disposed on an outer surface of the uninsulated conductor claim 1 , and wherein the electromagnetic waves have a fundamental guided wave mode bound to the uninsulated conductor.7. ...

TRANSMISSION MEDIUM HAVING A CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission medium for propagating electromagnetic waves. The transmission medium can include a conductor for guiding electromagnetic waves longitudinally along the conductor, and a shell surrounding at least a portion of the conductor for reducing exposure of the electromagnetic waves to an adverse environment that increases propagation losses of the electromagnetic waves. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A transmission medium , comprising:a cable comprising a conductive core; anda dielectric layer surrounding at least a portion of the conductive core, wherein the conductive core is configured to enable electromagnetic waves to be bound to the conductive core rather than the dielectric layer without an electrical return path and to have an electric field intensity profile that is substantially concentrated within the dielectric layer, and wherein the dielectric layer reduces an exposure of the electromagnetic waves to an environment that adversely affects propagation of the electromagnetic waves via the conductive core.2. The transmission medium of claim 1 , wherein an insulation layer is disposed between the conductive core and the dielectric layer.3. The transmission medium of claim 2 , wherein the insulation layer has a first dielectric constant claim 2 , wherein the dielectric layer has a second dielectric constant claim 2 , and wherein the first dielectric constant exceeds the second dielectric constant.4. The transmission medium of claim 2 , wherein the insulation layer comprises a high density dielectric material claim 2 , and wherein the dielectric layer comprises a dielectric foam.5. The transmission medium of claim 2 , wherein the electromagnetic waves are bound to the insulation layer.6. The transmission medium of claim 1 , wherein the conductive core is an uninsulated conductor claim 1 , wherein the dielectric layer is disposed on an outer surface of the uninsulated conductor claim 1 , ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INDUCING A NON-FUNDAMENTAL WAVE MODE ON A TRANSMISSION MEDIUM

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for generating first electromagnetic waves and directing instances of the first electromagnetic waves to an interface of a transmission medium to induce propagation of second electromagnetic waves substantially having a non-fundamental wave mode. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:radiating, from waveguide slots of a waveguide system, instances of an electromagnetic wave, wherein the instances of the electromagnetic wave combine on a transmission medium to generate a combined electromagnetic wave that is guided by the transmission medium without requiring an electrical return path, and wherein the combined electromagnetic wave comprises a dominant non-fundamental wave mode; andtransmitting, by an antenna system coupled to the transmission medium, a first wireless signal based on the combined electromagnetic wave received from the transmission medium.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the combined electromagnetic wave includes a modulated signal in a frequency band of the combined electromagnetic wave.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first wireless signal is directed to an antenna of the antenna system for frequency-shifting the modulated signal in the frequency band to the modulated signal in a cellular frequency band for wireless delivery to a mobile communication device.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the radiating further comprises frequency-shifting the modulated signal in the cellular frequency band to the modulated signal in the frequency band for transport in the combined electromagnetic wave.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmission medium comprises an insulated transmission medium.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the insulated transmission medium comprises a dielectric core.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving claim 1 , by the antenna system claim 1 , a second wireless signal that is converted to a second electromagnetic wave ...

Methods and apparatus for inducing a non-fundamental wave mode on a transmission medium

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for generating first electromagnetic waves and directing instances of the first electromagnetic waves to an interface of a transmission medium to induce propagation of second electromagnetic waves substantially having a non-fundamental wave mode. Other embodiments are disclosed.

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INDUCING A NON-FUNDAMENTAL WAVE MODE ON A TRANSMISSION MEDIUM

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for generating first electromagnetic waves and directing instances of the first electromagnetic waves to an interface of a transmission medium to induce propagation of second electromagnetic waves substantially having a non-fundamental wave mode. Other embodiments are disclosed. 1. A method , comprising:radiating, by waveguide slots of a waveguide system, instances of first electromagnetic waves;guiding, by the waveguide system, the instances of the first electromagnetic waves to an interface of a transmission medium to generate a combined electromagnetic wave that propagates on the transmission medium without utilizing an electrical return path, the combined electromagnetic wave having at least a dominant non-fundamental wave mode, and the combined electromagnetic wave having a non-optical operating frequency; andtransmitting, by an antenna system coupled to the transmission medium, a first wireless signal based on the combined electromagnetic wave received from the transmission medium.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the combined electromagnetic wave includes a modulated signal in a frequency band of the combined electromagnetic wave.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first wireless signal is directed to an antenna of a distributed antenna system for down-converting the modulated signal in the frequency band to the modulated signal in a cellular frequency band for wireless delivery to a mobile communication device.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the radiating further comprises up-converting the modulated signal in the cellular frequency band to the modulated signal in the frequency band for transport in the combined electromagnetic wave.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the transmission medium comprises a conductorless transmission medium.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the conductorless transmission medium comprises a dielectric core.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising ...

Waveguide system for slot radiating first electromagnetic waves that are combined into a non-fundamental wave mode second electromagnetic wave on a transmission medium

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for generating first electromagnetic waves and directing instances of the first electromagnetic waves to an interface of a transmission medium to induce propagation of second electromagnetic waves substantially having a non-fundamental wave mode. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Transmission medium having a conductive material and methods for use therewith

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission medium for propagating electromagnetic waves. The transmission medium can include a conductor for guiding electromagnetic waves longitudinally along the conductor, and a shell surrounding at least a portion of the conductor for reducing exposure of the electromagnetic waves to an adverse environment that increases propagation losses of the electromagnetic waves. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Transmission medium having a conductive material and methods for use therewith

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission medium for propagating electromagnetic waves. The transmission medium can include a conductor for guiding electromagnetic waves longitudinally along the conductor, and a shell surrounding at least a portion of the conductor for reducing exposure of the electromagnetic waves to an adverse environment that increases propagation losses of the electromagnetic waves. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Waveguide system and methods for inducing a non-fundamental wave mode on a transmission medium

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for generating first electromagnetic waves and directing instances of the first electromagnetic waves to an interface of a transmission medium to induce propagation of second electromagnetic waves substantially having a non-fundamental wave mode. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Methods and apparatus for inducing a non-fundamental wave mode on a transmission medium

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system for generating first electromagnetic waves and directing instances of the first electromagnetic waves to an interface of a transmission medium to induce propagation of second electromagnetic waves substantially having a non-fundamental wave mode. Other embodiments are disclosed.

methods and apparatus for inducing non-fundamental wave mode in a transmission medium

Transmission medium having a conductive material and methods for use therewith

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a transmission medium for propagating electromagnetic waves. The transmission medium can include a conductor for guiding electromagnetic waves longitudinally along the conductor, and a shell surrounding at least a portion of the conductor for reducing exposure of the electromagnetic waves to an adverse environment that increases propagation losses of the electromagnetic waves. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Method and system to adaptively localize a radio device

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, adaptively modifying a rate at which anchors broadcast messages into an area of interest based on tag presence status, where the messages may be used by tags to estimate tag position. Tag presence status may include an indication of whether a tag is present, a tag's position, velocity, acceleration, history, and the like. Areas of interest may be redefined based at least in part on tag presence status. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Managing system operations with a schema management system and methods therefor

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device configured to receive a request to create a schema. The device can be further configured to obtain a schema identifier, user type, and item identifier, the item identifier identifying one or more items to which the schema is to be applied to. The device can also be configured to generate a plurality of schema elements, and distinguish the schema from other schemas based on the schema identifier, the user type, the item identifier, or any combinations thereof. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Method and apparatus for adapting applications over multiple devices

A method and apparatus that incorporate teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, presenting at a display of a computer device a first graphical user interface depicting a game space of a gaming application, receiving a detected stimulation from a mobile communication device associated with a second graphical user interface depicting a virtual peripheral controller for capturing control information for controlling the gaming application, detecting a request to swap between the computer device and mobile communication device presentation of the first graphical user interface depicting the game space and the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller, and presenting at the display of the computer device an adaptation of the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller responsive to the detected request to swap. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Method and apparatus for adapting applications over multiple devices

A method and apparatus that incorporate teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, presenting at a display of a computer device a first graphical user interface depicting a game space of a gaming application, receiving a detected stimulation from a mobile communication device associated with a second graphical user interface depicting a virtual peripheral controller for capturing control information for controlling the gaming application, detecting a request to swap between the computer device and mobile communication device presentation of the first graphical user interface depicting the game space and the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller, and presenting at the display of the computer device an adaptation of the second graphical user interface depicting the virtual peripheral controller responsive to the detected request to swap. Additional embodiments are disclosed.