Abstract: Systems, methods and computer storage mediums reduce an amount of data captured by a plurality of sensors on a vehicle that is streamed to an operator of the vehicle. Embodiments relate to processing the real-time data captured by the plurality of sensors so that required real-time data that is necessary for the operator to adequately monitor the target area is streamed in real-time to the operator while discarding the unnecessary real-time data. The discarded real-time data is replaced by a three-dimensional virtual model that is a virtual representation of the target area. The three-dimensional virtual model is generated based on previously captured data of the target area. The processed real-time data required by the operator is integrated into the three-dimensional virtual model. The processed real-time data that is integrated into the three-dimensional virtual model is streamed to the operator.

Abstract: Field curvature of an optical system is modified based on topography of the surface of a wafer such that an image of each of the segments of the surface is in focus across the segment. The wafer may be non-planar. The optical system may be a multi-element lens system connected to a controller that modifies the field curvature by changing position of the lens elements. The wafer may be held by a chuck, such as an edge grip chuck. Multiple optical systems may be arranged across a dimension of the wafer.

Abstract: A digital content operating apparatus, including: a communication unit which communicates with an external device which has a display for displaying the digital content; a user operation interface which receives a user operation to control the digital content which is displayed on the external device; a display which displays either a linear content operation panel or an interactive content operation panel; and a controller which controls the user operation interface corresponding to information on the digital content which is displayed on the external device; wherein either the linear content operation panel or the interactive content operation panel is displayed alternatively as the user operation interface on the display.

Abstract: A method of content recording and playback is carried out in a receiving device by selecting one of a plurality of digital content streams (80, 82, 84), which have respective distribution arrangements. A content segment (90) of a review buffer (88) is established and configured for the one content stream. While recording the one content stream in the review buffer (90), a content source change operation is performed to record another content stream in the review buffer (88) by discontinuing recording of the one content stream, and iterating establishing, configuring and recording with a new content segment (92). Recorded content of the content segment (90) and new content segment (92) are stored in respective data stores (102, 100). The content streams may be replayed in an order or a reverse order of recording thereof by retrieving data from respective content segments or data stores. Related apparatus is also described.

Abstract: Techniques for intelligently biasing video thumbnail selection to popular segments of the video file are provided. In one aspect, a method of selecting video thumbnails used to represent a video file is provided. The method includes the steps of: (a) acquiring trending data from viewers related to the video file; (b) using the trending data to identify one or more segments of the video file that are popular among the viewers; and (c) adapting a selection of the video thumbnails used to represent the video file to the segments identified in step (b).

Abstract: A method of controlling a mobile terminal, and which includes displaying an image on a touchscreen of the mobile terminal; receiving an audio synthesis command for synthesizing audio with the image; saving at least one audio candidate in association with the image, based on the received audio synthesis command; and displaying an indicator on the touchscreen indicating the at least one audio candidate is saved with the image.

Abstract: A method of searching an image, which is disclosed in the present invention, includes selecting a first timing and a second timing to generate a first period, obtaining a plurality of first images from a first video streaming within the first period, and setting a second period according to at least one first image so as to obtain a plurality of second images from the first video streaming within the second period. The method of searching the image further includes simultaneously displaying a plurality of third image from a second video streaming within the second period, enlarging a selected image of the second images or the third images, and simultaneously enlarging another image that is captured at the same time as the time when the enlarging selected image is captured. The two enlarging images respectively belong to the first video streaming and the second video streaming.

Abstract: A mobile video editing and sharing systems for social media referred to as the CAPTURE system, which improves over prior video editing systems for smartphones through a more extensive editing suite including functionality for adding and altering music to video files. The video editing portion of the system allows for further creative freedom and expansion than what is already offered. Firstly, current limitation on video are length are far too short; the system allows users to record up to one full minute of video, as well the ability to choose previously recorded video footage from the user's “Camera Roll” within the iOS software. Following this, the CAPTURE system offers a variety of specialty filters in addition to the color alteration filters typically provided in prior systems. The filters include reverse, speed and 3D effect, which adjust the visual content of the video without altering the music track.

Abstract: A digital television (DTV) operating screen is displayed on the cathode ray tube (CRT) display screen of a DTV which is the controlling apparatus of a network. In the event that the user selects a digital video home system (DVHS) from the buttons displayed on the DTV operating screen, data corresponding to the DVHS operation screen is input to the DTV, and a DVHS operation screen is displayed on the CRT display screen 61. The user operation instructions executed regarding the DVHS operation screen are notified from the digital television DTV to the DVHS, so the DTV can execute control corresponding to the operations of the user, without transmitting commands for directly controlling the DVHS.

Abstract: A first video preview corresponding to a first video program is played back. When it is time to transition from playing back the first video preview to playing back a second video preview corresponding to a second video program, the transition is made from playing back the first video preview to playing back the second video preview. The transition can be made by sliding the first video preview off a display while sliding the second video preview onto the display. Additionally, metadata associated with the first video program can be displayed for an amount of time before playback of the first video preview ceases, and metadata associated with the second video program can be displayed for an amount of time after playback of the second video preview begins.

Abstract: A system comprising a lead computer a plurality of receivers and transmitters for capturing audio and/or video signals and converting the audio and/or video signals to a transmittable form, wherein at least one of the plurality of receivers and transmitters is associated with at least one individual of a group, wherein the lead computer includes a computer processor for processing a selection of the group and a selection of the transmittable audio and/or video signals of the at least one individual transmitted over a network to the lead computer, wherein the lead computer includes a display device having one or more view windows for playing the selection of the group alongside the selection of the transmittable audio and/or video signals of the at least one individual.

Abstract: A method and related apparatus for providing content information for a video remix, the method comprising: identifying at least one performer of an event on the basis of image data of a source video; obtaining information about a role of the at least one performer in the event; determining at least some video frames of the source video to contain said at least one performer as a dominant performer in said event; and annotating said video frames of the source video with a description of the role of the at least one performer.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to apparatus, systems, and methods for boring in earth or other environments, both manmade and natural. More specifically, but not exclusively, the disclosure relates to devices and methods for inspecting the path of a bore (e.g., including horizontal, angular, vertical bores in 3-dimensional space) to detect any damage caused by the boring activity to infrastructure in the path of the bore. Such infrastructure may include, but not by way of limitation, gas lines, sewer lines, communication lines (e.g., fiber optic lines), electric lines, and other infrastructure. The disclosure further relates to devices and methods for mapping locations of underground objects, geological compositions, and other detectable underground features.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and systems for creating non-interactive, linear video from video segments in a video tree. Selectably presentable video segments are stored in a memory, with each segment representing a predefined portion of one or more paths in a traversable video tree. A linear, non-interactive video is automatically created from the selectably presentable video segments by traversing at least a portion of a first path in the video tree and, upon completion, is provided to a viewer for playback.

Abstract: A command is received to record particular media content on a first device associated with a first user and the particular media content is scheduled for recording on the first device. A notification is provided to a second device associated with a second user of the scheduling of the recording of the particular media content on the first device. The second device may then schedule recording of the particular media content. The second device may schedule the recording of the particular media content without receiving a user command or subsequent to receiving a user confirmation to record the particular media content in response to the notification.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for focusing a device for imaging a biologic sample is provided. A method aspect includes the steps of: disposing lenslets within a biologic sample, which lenslets have a height and a refractive index, which refractive index is different from that of the sample, wherein one or both of the imaging device and the sample are relatively locatable so a focal position of the imaging device can be moved along the height of the lenslets; imaging a portion of the sample including lenslets using transmittance at one or more wavelengths; determining an average light transmittance intensity of the sample at the wavelengths; determining an average light transmittance intensity of a region of each lenslet at the wavelengths; and determining the focal position of the imaging device using the average light transmittance intensity of the sample and the average light transmittance intensity of the region of the lenslets.

Abstract: A media program is displayed on a touch-sensitive screen of an electronic device. On the touch-sensitive screen, a scroll bar and an indicator are displayed. The indicator is configured to be moved along the scroll bar in a first direction or a second direction. A movement of the indicator in the first direction along the scroll bar causes the media program to be navigated forward in time, and a movement of the indicator in the second direction along the scroll bar causes the media program to be navigated backward in time. The indicator is moved along the scroll bar in one of the first and second directions in response to a user engagement of the touch-sensitive screen. The moving of the indicator comprises snapping the indicator to a predefined location on the scroll bar.

Abstract: A method for displaying a three-dimensional (“3D”) image, wherein the method includes; sequentially displaying a left frame image corresponding to a left eye and a right frame image corresponding to a right eye on a display panel, blocking a light provided to a display block of the display panel when the display block displays a mixed image which includes a left eye image of the left frame image corresponding to the left eye and a right eye image of the right frame image corresponding to the right eye, and providing the light to the display block of the display panel when the display block displays only one of the left eye image and the right eye image.

Abstract: A visual field apparatus for an image transmission apparatus including a channel that connects the proximal end and the distal end of the visual field apparatus, for inputting the image transmission apparatus, and an optical device on the distal end of the channel that is configured to influence the visual field or the focusing of the image transmission apparatus. A method for preparing an endoscope for a succeeding use including determining a visual field required for the succeeding use, selecting a visual field apparatus with the determined visual field and a channel, and combining the image transmission apparatus with the selected visual field apparatus. A method for autoclaving a visual field apparatus for an image transmission apparatus, including closing the channel on the proximal end so that it is fluid-tight, autoclaving the visual field apparatus after the fluid-tight closing, and opening the channel on the proximal end after autoclaving.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus includes an image recording unit which records a first image data, and a second image data which is recorded in a first recording medium in a second recording medium; an instruction unit which gives an instruction regarding writing start positions of the first image data and the second image data in the second recording medium; and a recording ending control unit which performs a control so that recording of the second image data is ended when a recording position of the first image data and a recording position of the second image data in the second recording medium match with each other.