Although not technically part of the patent, the application's attached visual aids are pretty creative too -- showcasing a completely redesigned Move wand with swappable button faceplates.

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The Lucasfilm acquisition follows Disney's very successful acquisitions of Pixar and Marvel, which demonstrated the company's unique ability to fully develop and expand the financial potential of high quality creative content with compelling characters and storytelling through the application of innovative technology and multiplatform distribution on a truly global basis to create maximum value.

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Creative, which filed the application more than four years ago, now claims that many competing MP3 players -- including the iPod -- infringe this patent.

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In a situation in which data seemed too scarce, an indexic approach based on creative application of new data saved the day.

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Improving workflow and creative output even further, the Cintiq 22HD touch offers 16 customizable, application-specific ExpressKeys located on each side of the display's bezel.

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Particular attention should be given to cooperating with other Creative Cities, in building North-South and North-South-South relationships, and ensuring the application clearly demonstrates active participation of the citizens of the city, including the young and vulnerable in the development of the bid.

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