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|May 11, 2004
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|Feb 2, 2001
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|Feb 2, 2001
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|Mike Dooley, Soren Lund, Guy Nicholas, Allan Young
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|Interlego Ag
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|Patent Citations (12), Referenced by (20), Classifications (4), Legal Events (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
1. Field of the Invention
This invention pertains to a toy device which is responsive to visual input, particularly visual input in different sectors of the visual field.
2. Description of the Prior Art
In the prior art, simplified robot-type toys for children are known. However, these robot-type toys typically have a pre-set number of activities. While these robot-type toys have been satisfactory in many ways, they typically have not capitalized on the child's interest in order to provide an avenue to elementary computer programming.
While some electronic kits have been produced to allow the consumer to build a robot-type toy, these electronic kits have tended to be complicated and required an adult level of skill to operate.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a toy device which has a wide range of activities.
It is therefore a further object of the present invention to provide a toy device which can maintain the sustained interest of children.
It is therefore a still further object of the present invention to provide a toy device which can be programmed by a child.
It is therefore a still further object of the present invention to provide a toy device which can be assembled by a child.
These and other objects are attained by providing a system with a microprocessor-based platform. The microprocessor-based platform typically can receive wheels which it can control and further provides the physical platform upon which the robot can be built using elements which include interlocking building blocks which are physically and visually familiar to children. The microprocessor-based unit receives commands via a link, such as an infra-red link or a radio frequency link, from a personal computer. The personal computer receives input from a digital camera or similar visual sensor. The digital camera or similar visual sensor includes interlocking elements to allow it to be incorporated into the robot built from the interlocking building blocks. The personal computer receives the input from the digital camera and, via a program implemented in software, processes the visual input, taking into account various changes (motion, light, pattern recognition or color) in the various sectors of the visual field, and sends commands to the microprocessor-based platform. The program is implemented modularly within software to allow children to re-configure the program to provide various responses of the robot-type toy to various visual inputs to the digital camera. These various programmed responses provide for a wide range of activities possible by the robot-type toy.
Moreover, the system can be configured without the microprocessor-based unit so that the personal computer is responsive to changes in the sectors of the visual field as detected by the digital camera, with processing. There are many possibilities for such a configuration. One configuration, for example, is that the personal computer would drive audio speakers in response to physical movements of the user in the various sectors of the visual field as sensed by the digital camera. This could result in a virtual keyboard, with sounds generated in response to the movements of the user.
Alternately, an auxiliary device may be activated in response to a movement in the visual field, pattern recognition or a particular color entering or exiting the field. The auxiliary device could be a motor which receives instructions to follow a red ball, or a light switch which receives instructions to switch on when any movement is sensed.
Further objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description and claims, and from the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a schematic of the present invention, showing the personal computer and the various components, and the digital camera separate from the microprocessor-based platform.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the robot-type toy of the present invention, built upon a microprocessor-based platform.
FIG. 3 is a schematic of the various inputs which determine the display on the screen of the personal computer and the output when used with the system of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the building blocks typically used in the construction of the robot-type toy of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a sample screen of the personal computer during assembly and/or operation of the robot-type toy of the present invention.
Referring now to the drawings in detail wherein like numerals indicate like elements throughout the several views, one sees that FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a schematic of the system 10 of the present invention. Personal computer 12 (the term "personal computer" is to be interpreted broadly to include any number of computers for personal or home use, including devices dedicated to "game" applications as well as even hand-held devices), including screen 13, receives input from a digital camera 14 (which is defined broadly but may be a PC digital video camera using CCD or CMOS technology) via a USB (universal serial bus) or similar port such as a parallel port. The upper surface 16 of digital camera 14 includes frictional engaging cylinders 18 while the lower surface 20 of digital camera 14 includes complementary frictional engaging apertures (not shown) and frictional engaging wall (not shown) so as to create a building element compatible with the building block 100 shown in FIG. 4 and the building blocks shown in FIG. 2 to build robot 200.
As further shown in FIG. 1, the software of personal computer 12, responsive to the input from digital camera 14, determines the output of personal computer 12 to an auxiliary device such as audio speakers 22, 24 via a sound card or other interface known to those in the prior art. Personal computer 12 typically includes standard operating system software, and further includes, as part of the present invention, vision evaluation software and additional robotics software (the robotics software is downloaded, at least in part, from personal computer 12 to microprocessor-based platform 28 via infra-red, radio-frequency or similar transmitter 26), the functions of which will be described in more detail hereinafter. In one configuration, musical notes can be generated through audio speakers in accordance with the movements of a user or other visual phenomena in the various sectors of the visual field as detected by digital camera 14. In another configuration, an auxiliary device may be activated in response to a movement in the visual field or a particular color entering or exiting the field. The auxiliary device could be a motor which receives instructions to follow a particular color ball, or a light switch which receives instructions to turn on in response to particular visual phenomena.
Furthermore, the personal computer 12 drives infra-red, radio-frequency or similar transmitter 26 in accordance with visual phenomena as detected by digital camera 14. The signals from transmitter 26 are detected by a detector in microprocessor-based platform 28. This typically results in a master/slave relationship between the personal computer 12 (master) and the microprocessor-based platform 28 (slave) in that the personal computer 12 initiates all communication and the microprocessor-based platform 28 responds. The microprocessor-based platform 28 typically does not query the personal computer 12 to find out a particular state of digital camera 14. Wheels 30 can be attached to and controlled by microprocessor-based platform 28. Wheels 30 include internal motors (not shown) which can receive instructions to drive and steer platform 28 based on commands as received from transmitter 26 by the microprocessor in platform 28. Furthermore, upper surface 32 of microprocessor-based platform includes frictional engaging cylinders 34 similar to cylinders 18 found on the upper surface 16 of digital camera 14 and likewise similar to those found on the upper surface of building block 100 shown on FIG. 4. This allows a robot or similar structure to be built on microprocessor-based platform using building blocks 100 and digital camera 14. An alternative immobile structure is disclosed in FIG. 2. Indeed, this provides the structure for a robot to be responsive to the visual phenomena, such as motion, light and color, in the various sectors of the visual field as detected by a camera incorporated into the robot itself. The responses of the robot to visual phenomena can include the movement of the physical location of the robot itself, by controlling the steering and movement of wheels 30. Further responses include movement of the various appendages of the robot. Moreover, the same feedback loop which is established for visual phenomena can be extended to auditory or other phenomena with the appropriate sensors.
It is envisioned that there will be at least three modes of operation of system 10—the camera only mode, the standard mode and the advanced or "pro" mode.
In the camera only mode, the microprocessor-based platform 28 is omitted and the personal computer 12 is responsive to the digital camera 14. This mode can be used to train the user in the modular programming and responses of personal computer 12. An example would be to play a sound from audio speakers 22, 24 when there is motion in a given sector of the visual field. This would allow the user to configure a virtual keyboard within the air, wherein hand movements to a particular sector of the visual field would result in the sounding of a particular note. Other possible actions include taking a still picture (i.e., a "snapshot") or making a video recording.
In the standard mode, the infra-red transmitter 26 and microprocessor-controlled platform 28 are involved in addition to the components used in the camera only mode. By using the personal computer 12, the user programs commands for the microprocessor-controlled platform 28 to link with events from digital camera 14. All programming in this mode is done within the vision evaluation portion of the software of the personal computer 12. The drivers of the additional robotics software are used, but otherwise, the additional robotics software is not typically used in this mode. Furthermore, typically digital camera 14 is envisioned to be the only sensor to be supported in the standard mode, although other sensors could be supported in some embodiments.
The standard mode includes the features of the "camera only" mode and further includes additional features. In the standard mode, the user will be programming the personal computer 12. Typically, however, in order to provide a mode with reduced complexity, it is envisioned that the programming in the standard mode will not include "if-then" branches or nested loops, although these operations could be supported in some embodiments.
The processor intensive tasks, such as video processing and recognition based on input from digital camera 14, are handled by the personal computer 12. Commands based on these calculation are transmitted to the microprocessor-based platform 28 via transmitter 26.
The user interface in the standard mode is typically the same as the interface in the "camera only" mode, but the user is presented with more modules with which to program. In order to program within the standard mode, the user is presented with a "camera view screen" on the screen 13 of the personal computer 12. This shows the live feed from digital camera 14 on the screen 13 of personal computer 12. The view screen will typically be shown with a template over it which divides the screen into different sectors or regions. By doing this, each sector or region is treated as a simple event monitor. For instance, a simple template would divide the screen into four quadrants. If something happens in a quadrant, the event is linked to a response by the microprocessor-based platform 28, as well as the personal computer 12 and or the digital camera 14. The vision evaluation software would allow the user to select between different pre-stored grids, each of which would follow a different pattern. It is envisioned that the user could select from at least twenty different grids. Moreover, it is envisioned that, in some embodiments, the user may be provided with a map editor to create a custom grid.
Each portion of the grid (such as a quadrant or other sector) can be envisioned as a "button" which can be programmed to be triggered by some defined event or change in state. For example, such visual phenomena from digital camera 14 could include motion (that is, change in pixels), change in light level, pattern recognition or change in color. In order to keep things simple in the standard mode, the user might select a single "sensor mode" at a time for the entire view screen rather than the option with each region having its own setting. However, the specific action chosen in response to the detected motion would be dependent upon the quadrant or sector of the grid in which the motion or change was detected. This is illustrated in FIG. 3 in that the input to personal computer 12 includes the mode select (that is, responsive to light, color or movement), the selected programming response to the detected change (for example, take a picture, turn on 'or off' a specific motor in the robot thereby effecting a specific robot movement or position, or play a specific sound effect), and the visual input from digital camera 14.
Each sector can have a single stack of commands that are activated in sequence when the specified event is detected. The individual commands within the stack can include personal computer commands (such as play a sound effect, play a sound file or show an animation effect on screen 13); a camera command (implemented via the personal computer 12 and including such commands as "take a picture", "record a video" or "record a sound"); and microprocessor-based platform commands via infra-red transmitter 26 (such as sound and motor commands or impact variables).
The microprocessor-based platform commands can include panning left or right on a first motor of a turntable subassembly, tilting up or down on a second motor of a turntable subassembly, forward or backward for a rover subassembly, spin left or right for a rover subassembly (typically implemented by running two motors in opposite directions); general motor control (such as editing on/off or directions for the various motors of either the turntable subassembly or the rover subassembly); and a wait command for a given period of time within a possible range.
In the advanced or "pro" mode, many of the simplifications of the standard mode can be modified or discarded. Most importantly, the advanced or "pro" mode provides a richer programming environment for the user. That is, more command blocks are available to the user and more sensors, such as touch (i.e., detecting a bump), sound, light, temperature and rotation, are available. This mode allows the user to program the microprocessor-based platform 28 to react to vision evaluation events while at the same time running a full remote microprocessor program featuring all the available commands, control structure and standard sensor input based events. This works only with the robotics software and requires the user to have the vision evaluation software as well as access to the vision evaluation functions within the remote microprocessor code. The envisioned design is that the robotics software will include all the code required for running in the "pro" mode rather than requiring any call from the remote microprocessor code to the stand-alone vision evaluation software.
The remote microprocessor code in the robotics software will be supplied with vision evaluation software blocks for sensor watchers and stack controllers. These are envisioned to be visible but "gray out" if the user does not have the vision control software installed.
Once the vision control software is installed, the commands within the remote microprocessor code become available and work like other sensor-based commands. For instance, a user can add a camera sensor watcher to monitor for a camera event. Alternately, a "repeat-until" instruction can be implemented which depends upon a condition being sensed by digital camera 14.
When a user has a vision evaluation software instruction into the remote microprocessor code, a video window will launch on screen 13 when the run button is pressed in remote microprocessor code. It will appear to the user that the robotics software is loading a module from the vision evaluation software. However, the robotics software is running its own vision control module as the two applications never run at the same time. The only connections envisioned are that the robotics software checks the vision evaluation software in order to unlock the vision control commands within the remote microprocessor code, and if there is a problem with the digital camera 14 within the remote microprocessor code, the robotics software will instruct the user to run the troubleshooting software in the vision evaluation software for the digital camera 14.
Once the module is running the video window will show a grid and a mode, taken directly from the vision evaluation software design and code base. The grid and mode will be determined based on the vision evaluation software command the user first put into the remote microprocessor code program. The video window will run until the user presses "stop" on the interface, or until a pre-set time-out occurs or an end-of-program block is reached.
While running in the advanced or "pro" mode, the personal computer 12 will monitor for visual events based on the grid and sending mode and continually transmit data via the infra-red transmitter 26 to microprocessor-based platform 28 (which, of course, contains the remote microprocessor software). This transmission could be selected to be in one of many different formats, as would be known to one skilled in the art, however, PB-message and set variable direct command are envisioned. In particular, the set variable direct command format would allow the personal computer 12 to send a data array that the remote microprocessor software could read from, such as assigning one bit to each area of a grid so that the remote microprocessor software could, in effect, monitor multiple states. This wold allow the remote microprocessor software to evaluate the visual data on a more precise level. For instance, yes/no branches could be used to ask "is there yellow in area 2", and, if so, "is there yellow in area 6 as well". This approach allows the remote microprocessor software to perform rich behaviors, like trying to pinpoint the location of a yellow ball and drive toward it.
Regardless of the data type chosen, it would be transparent to the user. The user would just need to know what type of mode to put the digital camera in and which grid areas or sectors to check.
The remote microprocessor chip (that is, the microprocessor in microprocessor-based platform 28) performs substantially all of the decision making in the advanced or "pro" mode. Using access control regions and event monitors, the remote microprocessor software will control how and when it responds to communications from personal computer 12 (again, "personal computer" is defined very broadly to include compatible computing devices). This feature is important as the user does not have to address issues of timing and coordination that can occur in the background in the standard mode. Additionally, the user can add other sensors. For instance, the user can have a touch sensor event next to a camera event, so that the robot will look for the ball but still avoid obstacles with its feelers. This type of programming works only with access control turned on, particularly when the camera is put into the motion sensing mode.
FIG. 5 shows a typical screen 13 including the available programming blocks, the program for a particular region, the camera view and the various controls.
Thus the several aforementioned objects and advantages are most effectively attained. Although a single preferred embodiment of the invention has been disclosed and described in detail herein, it should be understood that this invention is in no sense limited thereby and its scope is to be determined by that of the appended claims.
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My bub was terribly constipated on S-26 gold. She would be screaming in pain trying to go to the toilet. Might be a different story for you though if your bub is on solids (especially pear)
My bub was terribly constipated on S-26 gold. She would be screaming in pain trying to go to the toilet. Might be a different story for you though if your bub is on solids (especially pear)
When DD was mixed fed EBM and S-26 gold she never had any constipation issues whatsoever. Her neonatologist recommended S-26 gold so we listened to his advice.
When we eventually shifted to all formula (9.5 months) I noticed she was a little less regular, far from constipated, but we switched the S-26 regular which had her back to regular again.
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S26 gold as always been my first choice of formula dd1 was formula feed from 5 days dd2 had it for a few months (bf for 9m) and dd3 used it a bit when I was around to feed her (bf 15m) I never had a problem with it the reason I used it was my sil and sister used it for there kids a dp used it for his son so i didn't really think of trying anything else :-)
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Hi, Am 07.03.2012 um 03:40 schrieb Wouter van den Boogaart: > > We need to configure error pages, we normally would set this in the web.xml on the context We currently do not have such support. But it would probably make sense to add it somehow. If you could come up with a proposal, it would be great. > Also trying to configure session timeout, and whether the cookie is secure/http-only In the current trunk it is possible to configure the session timeout with the org.apache.felix.http.session.timeout configuration parameter (see [1]) (this is not released yet and needs a trunk build) The secure property is derived from the request. The Http-Only property cannot currently be configured (you might want to report an enhancement issue for this). Regards Felix [1] http://felix.apache.org/site/apache-felix-http-service.html#ApacheFelixHTTPService-ConfigurationProperties > > Regards > > Wouter van den Boogaart > > -----Original Message----- > From: email@example.com [mailto:email@example.com] > Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 10:52 AM > To: firstname.lastname@example.com > Subject: Re: configure error page with embedded jetty > > Hey, > > the question is where you want to store these files? In the classpath (so it will be in the bundle jar) or outside? What kind of configuration do u need to setup? > > Regards. > Christian > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: firstname.lastname@example.com > To: email@example.com > Date: 07.03.2012 10:41:58 > Subject: configure error page with embedded jetty > > >> Hello, >> >> we are using the felix http bundle with embedded jetty to register filters and servlets, >> >> when something goes wrong in the servlet, we want the user to get to a nice error page. >> usually we configure this in the xml. how can we configure such things inside the osgi environment? >> >> I've been searching through the mailing archive and >> website and have not yet found an answer. >> >> >> Regards >> >> Wouter van den Boogaart >> > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com > For additional commands, e-mail: email@example.com > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
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FIXED-INCOME INVESTING IN A RISING RATE ENVIRONMENT LAWRENCE PARK STRATEGIC INCOME FUND David Fry, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Torres, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Lawrence Park Strategic Income Fund (LPSIF) Exposure to global corporate bond markets with Protection from rising interest rates Corporate bond fund with floating-rate exposure, designed to outperform DEX corporate bond funds during periods of rising interest rates Run by Lawrence Park Capital Partners (30% ownership by CI Financial Corp.) Monthly income, with possible capital appreciation Target annual return over long term of 4-6%
LAWRENCE PARK CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD. Who should invest in the Fund? Investors seeking enhanced returns over traditional fixed income Investors concerned about rising interest rates in the next 2-5 years Investors who seek low volatility and capital preservation in their investment strategies Why invest in GICs?
LAWRENCE PARK CAPITAL PARTNERS LTD. Minority-owned by CI Financial Corp. CI was lead investor in the Lawrence Park Credit Strategies Fund (accredited investors), which was launched on March 1, 2012 and posted a 10.79% net return for its first year Lawrence Park manages 15% of the United Canadian Fixed Income Pool, alongside Signature Global Asset Management CI (Portfolio Series) recently invested $70 million in LPSIF Lawrence Parks total AUM is $325 million Four seasoned PMs with significant fixed-income and credit expertise from global and Canadian banks, as well as hedge funds
OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM David A. Fry, MBA, CFA Founding Partner, Chief Executive Officer Prior to co-founding Lawrence Park Capital Partners in 2011, David was Head of Global Markets for Deutsche Bank Canada. His 21-year career includes senior positions in fixed-income at ABN Amro in London, and TD Securities in London, New York and Toronto. David holds an MBA from McGill University, and has been a CFA charterholder since 1996. Andrew C. Torres, BMath Founding Partner, Chief Investment Officer Andrew is a former Vice-Chair at TD Securities Inc., with a 20-year career managing credit portfolios in major financial centres including London, New York and Toronto. Prior to co- founding Lawrence Park Capital Partners in 2011, Andrew was a partner and portfolio manager at Aladdin Capital Partners in London, U.K. John B. Young, CA, CFA Partner, Finance & Operations Johns career in finance spans 19 years, having traded large credit portfolios at both a major bank and a global hedge fund. In London, John was the European Portfolio Manager for Fore Research, a New York-based global hedge fund. John was previously a senior member of the convertible arbitrage desk at TD Securities in New York. John has been a CFA charterholder since 1996 and earned a CA designation in 1991. Jason Crowley, MBA, CFA Partner, Portfolio Manager Prior to joining Lawrence Park Capital Partners, Jason spent his entire career in credit at the Bank of Nova Scotia in Toronto. With roles spanning across risk, credit portfolio management, and proprietary trading, Jasons 17 years at BNS saw him take on increasing responsibility, ultimately rising to Managing Director and Head of Credit Derivatives Trading. Jason has an MBA from McMaster University and earned his CFA charter in 2001.
WHERE WEVE COME FROM Source: Global Financial Database, Goldman Sachs Global ECS Research. 2.90%
WHERE WE ARE NOW: THE PAIN BEGINS! XCB= iShares DEX Corporate Index ETF XBB= iShares DEX Universe Index ETF HYG= iShares iBOXX HY Index ETF LQD= iShares iBOXX IG Index ETF Source: BlackRock, Inc. Return
THE LAWRENCE PARK ADVANTAGE: FIXED INCOME, ONLY SMARTER Corporate bond exposure, while minimizing interest-rate risk Participate in the upside of a global economic recovery, without the downside of higher rates Diversify beyond the narrow sectoral bias of Canadian fixed income Specialize in investment-grade corporate debt (BBB), filling in the gap between domestic index-based funds and high yield Hedge against interest rate, currency and selected credit risk to reduce portfolio volatility
LP PORTION OF UNITED CANADIAN FIXED INCOME POOL – PERFORMANCE United FI = United Fixed Income Pool (gross returns) DEX = iShares DEX Corporate Bond Index (XCB:CN Equity) CAN 10 YR Yield = Current On the run Canadian 10-year government bond bid yield Source: RBC IS/Bloomberg 3.25% outperformance YTD
FIXED INCOME COMPARISON AttributeDEX Index Lawrence Park Strategic Income High Yield Interest Rate RiskHighLowModerate Credit RiskLowModerateHigh Call RiskLow High Geographic FocusCanadaGlobalCanada/U.S.
PORTFOLIO HEDGING Interest rate duration managed using swaps and futures to minimize susceptibility to rising rates: duration target 1 year FX forward contracts used to minimize currency exposure Credit indices may be used opportunistically to hedge adverse credit conditions
SELECTED PORTFOLIO METRICS: (LP PORTION OF UNITED CANADIAN FIXED INCOME POOL) MeasureHeadline YTD Returns (gross)1.78% UP months/ Down Months7/2 Best Months/Worst Month+0.63%/-0.74% Annualized Volatility0.87% Interest Rate Duration0.78 Yrs. Sharpe Ratio1.55 Average Credit RatingA- HY Exposure3.38% Number of Issuers66 Number of credit Positions90 Primary Industry FocusFinancials, REITS, Consumer – Non Cyclical, Media & Telecom As of August 30, 2013
SELECTED PORTFOLIO METRICS LP PORTION OF UNITED CANADIAN FIXED INCOME POOL As of August 30, 2013
LP PORTION OF UNITED CANADIAN FIXED INCOME POOL – TOP HOLDINGS* DescriptionRatingCurrency % NAV Ford 4.875% 3/14 Senior NotesBaa3CAD2.69% Toronto-Dominion 2.433% 08/17 Senior NotesAa1CAD2.59% Enercare Solutions 4.6% 02/20 Senior NotesBaa2CAD2.28% Goldman Sachs 5.25% 06/16 Senior NotesA3CAD2.26% Lloyds TSB Bank 5.28% 4/16 Senior NotesA2CAD2.25% BMO 2.39% 07/17 Senior NotesAa3CAD2.11% JP Morgan 2.92% 09/17 Senior NotesA2CAD2.11% Shoppers Drug Mart 2.01% 05/16 Snr. NotesBBB+CAD2.11% Reliance LP 4.574 3/17 Senior NotesBBBCAD1.80% *Excluding hedges and money-market positions as of August 30, 2013 (LP portion of the United Canadian Fixed Income Pool)
VIEW FROM THE DESK: CURRENT CONSIDERATIONS Macro The Fed has delayed the commencement of tapering QE, however we expect that the tapering will begin in 2013, and be completed in late 2014 Rate markets remain susceptible to significant volatility given divergent expectations of the taper While Short-term rates in both Canada and the US will not likely move much before 2015, longer-term bond yields are subject to further rises as the economic picture improves Europe is coming out of recession and presents a few select value opportunities We welcome a return to fundamental based rate moves, where good economic numbers imply expansion/inflations/higher bond yields, tighter credit Credit Credit fundamentals remain positive. US economic recovery is on track. 2nd quarter earnings have been generally robust European is emerging from recession, led by UK and Germany. Systemic risk has abated since 2011. Corporate default rates remain low. Banking sector continues to be a stronger credit than equity story as they adapt to regulatory mandated smaller balance sheets and lower leverage
SUMMARY Capital Preservation Low volatility Consistent Returns
FUND FACTS AND CODES Note: the fund is also available in $US
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AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO CANADIAN EQUITY INVESTING Timothy Lazaris, CIO & CEO Brian Huen, Managing Partner Red Sky Capital Management Ltd.
RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD.: AN ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO TEAM Why should advisors/investors consider alternative investments? The potential to generate positive returns in a variety of market conditions Enhance diversification Improve portfolio returns Reduce portfolio risk
TeamBackgroundCoverage Timothy Lazaris, CA, CFA, CEO and CIO 3 years Portfolio Manager, CIO at RSCM Founder and 2.5 years Portfolio Manager at GMP Investment Management (GMPIM) 10 years Research Analyst at GMP Securities 5 years Research Analyst at RBC Capital Markets (Ranked #1 in Canada by Brendan Woods) Portfolio Construction Capital Allocation Risk Management Focused on Core Investment Ideas Financial Services/Media Telcos Keith Lam, CA, CFA Managing Partner and CFO 3 years Portfolio Manager at RSCM 2.5 years Associate Portfolio Manager at GMPIM 3 years Research Analyst at GMP Securities Financial Services Technology Real Estate Dariusz Nieciecki, CFA Managing Partner 3 years Portfolio Manager at RSCM 2.5 years Associate Portfolio Manager at GMPIM 3 years Global M&A at Lehman Brothers/Scotia Capital 2 years Equity Research at CIBC World Markets and TD Securities Energy Industrials Healthcare Transportation Brian Huen, CFA Managing Partner Niall Henry Associate 2.5 years Portfolio Manager at RSCM 6 years Institutional Equity Sales at CIBC and UBS 2 years Private Equity at TD Capital 3 years Investment Banking / M&A at CSFB 5 years as Institutional Equity Trader at CIBC 2 years as Trader at BC Investment Management Materials Consumers Event Driven / Merger Arbitrage RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. Red Sky portfolio team
RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. Source: Red Sky Capital Management
Sept-10July-13 RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD.
How alternative funds differ from mutual funds Absolute versus relative return mandate Risk manager Loss of dollars versus benchmark Available investment tools Short selling Hedging via derivatives Elevated cash – up to 100% Leverage Compensation is mostly from performance fees
Identify emerging macro economic themes Identify where we are in the market cycle Consider social / political landscape and the potential impact on overall investment thesis Determine optimal overall long / short bias given existing and expected market conditions Anticipate any changes in key macroeconomic factors that may impact the funds overall investment thesis Identify those sectors which we believe provide investment opportunities based on our macro analysis Seek out sectors on a global basis that is consistent with our favoured macroeconomic themes The fund will not invest in sectors or industries that we cannot understand or are unable to develop an expertise Rigorous fundamental analysis to identify companies best or worst positioned in the context of the macro environment Bifurcate between short- term trading opportunities and long-term investments Seek out companies with near-term catalysts that may create significant volatility in the price of the firms securities Consider different parts of the capital structure to capture most attractive risk- adjusted returns Leverage our strong relationships with key market participants to identify best investment opportunities Sentiment towards an asset, sector or theme is a critical consideration Utilize technical analysis to realize optimal trading strategies for our favourite names Identify exit/entry points based on technical factors Select optimal investment in the capital structure Adhere to strict risk management process Limit concentration in any one industry, company or strategy Exploit asymmetric risk/return profiles to maximize effectiveness of hedging or investment positions Portfolio management system used to continuously monitor overall exposure and liquidity RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. Investment process
Capital Core Trading Market neutral Fundamental stock selection Detailed due diligence Continuous review Sentiment or momentum driven Technical analysis Systematic stop losses Event-driven/ M&A Capturing a defined return Complex review process Long bias Long or short Uncorrelated Capital allocation Macroeconomic factors Market sentiment Fundamental valuation Capital allocation Macroeconomic factors Market sentiment Fundamental valuation RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. Multi-strategy portfolio approach
RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. Red Sky Partners – portfolio allocations as at July 31, 2013 *Market Neutral includes cash Source: Red Sky Capital Management Ltd.
RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. Red Sky Partners Fund Series A/B – performance (CAD) Since inception: RSPF Series A/B: +13.35% TSX Index Total Return: +13.98% Source: Red Sky Capital Management
RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. Source: Red Sky Capital Management
RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. Focused on Absolute Performance – not relative Includes the best ideas from Partners Fund Diversification but not indexation Primary Risk management tool - Cash Ability to short and use other hedge techniques Equity Fund – multi strategy Core Investments Opportunistic / trading of volatility Market Neutral – cash up to 40% Foreign exposure (USA) up to 40% Any market capitalization Industry Agnostic Red Sky Canadian Equity Corporate Class: A mutual fund managed by our alternative investment team
*Market Neutral includes cash. RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. Red Sky Cdn. Equity Corp. Class - portfolio allocations as at July 31, 2013 Source: Red Sky Capital Management Ltd.
Monthly returns YTD S&P/ TSX Series B JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugustSeptOctNovDec 20133.70%2.03% 1.04%-2.06%2.86%-0.09%4.28%12.21%2.28% All returns in Canadian Dollars. – YTD data as of end of July 2013 - S&P/TSX is the total return index RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. Red Sky Canadian Equity Corporate Class – performance Each member of the PM team has invested in this fund. There is a lot of capacity to grow this fund which will help improve performance not negatively impact it. Year-to-date (as at July 31 st ), the Red Sky Canadian Equity Corporate Class has outperformed the S&P/TSX Index by ~10% Source: Red Sky Capital Management
RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. - MARKET OUTLOOK Macro economic factors: U.S. recovery – later stage European recovery – early stage Emerging market/China uncertainty Allocation of assets from bonds to equity as rates rise – Fed Policy Impact Middle East Tensions (August 28)
RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. – MARKET OUTLOOK North American portfolio sectors Constructive Financials Technology Consumer Energy Large caps with dividends Less constructive Base metals Precious metals Telecom Real estate Small/micro caps
RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. Top 5 long investment ideas – 12/18 months NameSectorThesis Current price * Target price Expected return Element Financial (EFN-TSX)Financials Growth company with superior management. Partnered with Life Insurance Industry. Filling a large gap in asset based finance after financial crisis. Growth is a both organic and acquisitive. Rising ROE and exit strategy to sell to large FI. $11.84$19.0060% JP Morgan (JPM-NYSE) Financials Money center bank with excellent management. Will see earnings growth faster than US economy both in retail and wholesale banking. Ability to raise dividends. Valuation still below normal levels. Housing and consumer recovery theme. $50.58$65.0032% Empire Co. Ltd (EMP.A-TSX) Consumer Staples Empires proposed acquisition of Safeway is a landmark deal as it solidifies its position as the #2 grocery in Canada. We think the company is being overly conservative on synergies of $200M over a 3- year timeframe and think that based on previous transactions and synergy realizations at (Metro / A&P Canada), Empire can realize synergies of over $300M which would yield a share price around $100. $80.32$100.0026% Redknee Solutions (RKN- TSX) Technology A provider of communication software solutions to telcos. Just completed a transformational acquisition from Nokia Siemens (BSS) platform, at a very attractive price of 0.26x P/S. BSS added 130 customers to RKN, 90% are new. Highly accretive with much higher EBITDA margins. Valuation at a material discount to its peers. Re-rate as they execute takes price higher. (18 mnth target) $4.35$6.0038% Bellatrix Exploration (BXE-TSX) EnergyLarge drilling inventory in 2 great plays Cardium & Notikewin (60/40) Gas/Oil. Top tier cash flow and production growth (60%). Attractive valuation (in-line/discount to group). Strong B/S with access to capital and potential for further joint ventures. Extremely attractive IRRs – operational progress outweighs most commodity risk. $6.73$10.0049%
RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. Alternative investments make good sense in every portfolio and the Red Sky Partners Fund has a proven track record of capital preservation and risk-adjusted returns. Our partnership with CI Financial is very unique and now we can offer our team and investment process to mutual fund investors through Red Sky Canadian Equity Corporate Class In both cases, the Portfolio team has significant committed capital Summary
RED SKY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD. Brookfield Place, 181 Bay Street, Suite 900 Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2T3 Tel: 416.642.2209 Fax: 416.642.0929 firstname.lastname@example.com www.redskycm.com Timothy Lazaris Brian Huen firstname.lastname@example.com firstname.lastname@example.com
Capital preservation Diversification Risk management Historically have generated consistent annual investment returns and long-term capital appreciation of the units. Employ active hedging strategies and short positions to maintain a balanced portfolio. Interests of portfolio management team strongly aligned with Unitholders. Industry, position, and strategy limits ensure a well diversified portfolio at all times. Core and Trading positions limited to a max of 5% and 3% of AUM respectively. Ability to invest in multiple markets and asset classes provides a unique opportunity. Utilize technology and a rigorous risk management process to minimize portfolio volatility. Strict liquidity metrics are continuously monitored by the portfolio management team. Strict limits on investments in small-caps and private placements. APPENDIX – RISK FOCUS
Core portfolioTrading portfolioMarket neutral Investment styleFundamental bottom-upSentiment, technical factorsEvent-driven, merger arbitrage Trade durationMid and long-termShort-termShort and mid-term Trade sizeLarger (max 5% of fund)Smaller (max 3% of fund)Trade dependent – may deploy leverage Profit & loss realizationTarget driven (or change in fundamental thesis) SystematicCompletion of transaction Risk management reviewPosition size, liquidity, industry concentration Liquidity and adherence to established stop losses Detailed due diligence APPENDIX – PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION
APPENDIX - BIOGRAPHIES Timothy Lazaris CA, CFA - President & CEO Prior to founding Red Sky Capital Management Inc. (RSCM), Timothy Lazaris was one of the founders and a managing partner of GMP Investment Management L.P.. Before that, he was a Director and one of the early partners of GMP Securities L.P. having joined in March 1998 to establish the Financial Services practice. Prior to GMP, he was a Vice President at RBC Capital Markets and a Research Analyst. Over his 14 year career as a research analyst, specializing in Financial Services, he achieved high rankings in independent surveys including a number one ranking in Canada as determined by Brendan Woods. Mr. Lazaris is a graduate of the University of Toronto (St. Michaels College) where he earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree and continued his professional education by obtaining his Chartered Accountants (CA) designation while working at Deloittes and his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Mr. Lazaris was a member of the Bishop Strachan School Board of Trustees where he is the head of the Audit Committee and a member of the Investment Committee and is currently a member of the Bishop Strachan School Board of Governors and a member of the Finance Committee.
APPENDIX - BIOGRAPHIES Keith Lam CA, CFA – Managing Partner & CFO Prior to joining the Red Sky Capital Management Inc., Keith Lam was a Vice-President and Associate Portfolio Manager of GMP Investment Management evaluating investment opportunities across a wide range of industries utilizing equity, credit and derivative securities. Previously, Mr. Lam was both a Research Associate and Research Analyst at GMP Securities L.P. covering the Financial Services sector. Prior to GMP, Mr. Lam was a Senior Accountant at Deloitte & Touche LLP where he worked on assurance and advisory engagements for two of Canada's largest financial institutions. Mr. Lam is a graduate of the University of Waterloo where he earned his Bachelor of Mathematics and Master of Accounting degrees in 2004. Mr. Lam continued his professional education by obtaining his Chartered Accountant (CA) designation in 2005 while articling at Deloitte & Touche, and also obtained his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2008.
APPENDIX - BIOGRAPHIES Dariusz Nieciecki, CFA – Managing Partner Prior to joining Red Sky Capital Management Inc. (RSCM), Dariusz Nieciecki was a Vice-President and Associate Portfolio Manager of GMP Investment Management L.P. (GMPIM) responsible for the development and execution of investment strategies across a wide range of industry sectors utilizing equity, credit and derivative securities. Prior to joining GMPIM, Mr. Nieciecki, was an Associate in the Global Mergers & Acquisitions group at Lehman Brothers and Scotia Capital for approximately 3 years. Mr. Nieciecki advised corporate clients and financial sponsors on various financial advisory mandates including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts and recapitalizations. Prior to that, Mr. Nieciecki worked in the Equity Research Department at TD Securities and CIBC World Markets with a top-ranked analyst. Mr. Nieciecki received his Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University in 2000 and his MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University in 2003. Mr. Nieciecki also obtained his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2005.
APPENDIX - BIOGRAPHIES Brian Huen, CFA – Managing Partner Prior to joining Red Sky Capital Management Inc. (RSCM), Brian Huen was a Executive Director at CIBC Wholesale Bank in its Institutional Equity Division and spearheaded the Bank's hedge fund efforts. Prior to CIBC, Brian was a Director at UBS Canada in its Institutional Equities Sales Division advising global hedge fund clients on event-driven, risk arbitrage and equity long / short trading strategies. Brian has also held various positions at TD Capital, Credit Suisse and Scotia Capital. Brian holds both a Masters Degree in Business (MBA) and an Honours Business Administration (HBA) degree from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario. He is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. Niall Henry – Associate Prior to joining Red Sky Capital Management Inc. (RSCM), Niall Henry was a Director of Institutional Equity Trading at CIBC where he was in charge of liability trading of the REIT and Forestry sectors. Prior to CIBC, Niall held the position of Equity Trader at bcIMC (B.C. Investment Management Corporation), focused on the Canadian equity market but also international equity markets in Europe and Asia. Niall holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from the University of Victoria in Victoria, B.C.
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