Abstract: In an embodiment, a process to predict an outcome of a competition includes receiving time-stamped position information of participant(s), the time-stamped position information captured by a telemetry tracking system during the competition. The process includes calculating while the competition is ongoing a covariate parameter for each of one or more participants at a point in time, where each respective covariate parameter is derived from the time-stamped position information of a corresponding participant at the point in time. The process includes predicting the outcome of the competition, as of the point in time, based at least in part on (i) a difference between a calculated competitor strength of the first competitor the second competitor based on historical data associated with the competitors, and (ii) the calculated first covariate parameter(s).

Abstract: A process to track and provide positional information for display on a remote device includes receiving, on a first recurring basis, time-stamped position information of participant(s) in a competition. The time-stamped position information is captured by a telemetry tracking system during the competition and describes a time-stamped position of each of one or more corresponding participants in a predetermined spatial region. The process includes communicating at least a subset of time-stamped position information to the remote device on a second recurring basis. The remote device uses the time-stamped position information to overlay a representation of one or more of said participants onto a first virtual reproduction of at least a relevant portion of the predetermined spatial region to produce and display an instance of a compiled virtual scene that shows a respective position of each of the participant(s) on the first virtual reproduction of the predetermined spatial region.

Abstract: An embodiment of a process for providing a customized composite video feed at a client device includes receiving a background video feed from a remote server, receiving (via the communications interface) content associated with one or more user-specific characteristics, and determining one or more data elements based at least in part on the received content. The process includes generating a composite video feed customized to the one or more user-specific characteristics including by matching at least corresponding portions of the one or more data elements to corresponding portions of the background video feed, and displaying the composite video feed on a display device of the client device.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to determining variations or changes to a predetermined programming schedule. In accordance with one method, a predicted end time of video content may be determined to be later than a scheduled end time of the video content. Also, it may be determined that video content scheduled to be displayed on a first stream or channel has been moved to a second stream or channel. A scheduled recording or transmission time of video content may be altered based on detected changes to the predetermined programming schedule. A program listing such as an electronic program guide may be revised based on detected changes to the predetermined programming schedule.

Abstract: A process to partition a video feed to segment live player activity includes receiving, on a first recurring basis, a transmission of a central video feed from a first camera. The central video feed is calibrated against a spatial region represented in at least two dimensions that is encompassed by the central video feed. The process includes receiving, on a second recurring basis, a respective time-stamped position information from each tracking device in a plurality of tracking devices. Each tracking device is worn by a corresponding subject on the spatial region and transmits positional information that describes a time-stamped position of the corresponding subject in the spatial region. The process uses the received information and the calibration to define a first sub-view of the central video feed associated with a first subject. The first sub-view comprises a corresponding sub-frame associated with the first subject.

Abstract: An embodiment of a process for providing a customized composite video feed at a client device includes receiving a background video feed from a remote server, receiving (via the communications interface) content associated with one or more user-specific characteristics, and determining one or more data elements based at least in part on the received content. The process includes generating a composite video feed customized to the one or more user-specific characteristics including by matching at least corresponding portions of the one or more data elements to corresponding portions of the background video feed, and displaying the composite video feed on a display device of the client device.

Abstract: A process to partition a video feed to segment live player activity includes receiving, on a first recurring basis, a transmission of a central video feed from a first camera. The central video feed is calibrated against a spatial region represented in at least two dimensions that is encompassed by the central video feed. The process includes receiving, on a second recurring basis, a respective time-stamped position information from each tracking device in a plurality of tracking devices. Each tracking device is worn by a corresponding subject on the spatial region and transmits positional information that describes a time-stamped position of the corresponding subject in the spatial region. The process uses the received information and the calibration to define a first sub-view of the central video feed associated with a first subject. The first sub-view comprises a corresponding sub-frame associated with the first subject.

Abstract: Disclosed are plastic compositions for use in forming plastic-metal hybrid materials, the compositions including an epoxy compound. Also provided are plastic-metal hybrid materials that are formed using the inventive plastic compositions, methods for forming such materials, and electronic devices that include the hybrid materials. The plastic compositions confer beneficial bonding strength with the metal partner of a hybrid material, good impact strength, and low color change following anodization, and retain these favorable characteristics under a range of processing conditions.

Abstract: Described herein are cold-sintered ceramic polymer composites and processes for making them from ceramic precursor materials and monomers and/or oligomers. The cold sintering process and wide variety of monomers permit the incorporation of diverse polymeric materials into the ceramic.

Abstract: A glass-filled polycarbonate composition comprising 5 to 95 wt % of a high heat copolycarbonate component; a phosphorous-containing flame retardant present in an amount effective to provide about 0.2 to 0.9 wt % of added phosphorous, 5 to 45 wt % of glass fibers; optionally, 5 to 50 wt % of a homopolycarbonate optionally, 5 to 45 wt % of a poly(carbonate-siloxane); optionally, 0.1 to 0.97 wt % of an anti-drip agent; wherein each amount is based on the total weight of the glass-filled polycarbonate composition, which sums to 100 wt %; wherein a molded sample of the glass-filled polycarbonate composition has a Vicat softening temperature of greater than or equal to 135° C. as measured according to ISO 306, and a flame test rating of V0 as measured according to UL-94 at a thickness of 1.0 millimeter, preferably 0.8 millimeter, or preferably 0.4 millimeter.

Abstract: A polymer composition includes a polymer component including a pre-dynamic cross-linked polymer composition that includes polyester chains joined by a coupler component; and one or more non-networking flame retardant additives. A method of preparing a dynamic cross-linked polymer composition includes: reacting a coupler component including at least two epoxy groups and a chain component including a polyester; and adding one or more non-networking flame retardant additives. The reaction is performed under such conditions to form a pre-dynamic cross-linked composition, and is performed in the presence of at least one catalyst that promotes the formation of the pre-dynamic cross-linked composition. The pre-dynamic cross-linked composition when subjected to a curing process exhibits particular plateau modulus and internal residual stress relaxation properties.

Abstract: A reinforced polycarbonate composition includes 30-60 wt % of a homopolycarbonate; 5-30 wt % of a poly(carbonate-siloxane); 10-40 wt % of a high heat polycarbonate having a glass transition temperature of 170° C. or higher determined per ASTM D3418 with a 20° C./min heating rate; 1-10 wt % of a phosphorous-containing flame retardant present in amount effective to provide 0.1-1.5 wt % phosphorous; 0.01-0.5 wt % of an anti-drip agent; 5-30 wt % of a reinforcing fiber; and optionally, up to 10 wt % of an additive composition, wherein each amount is based on the total weight of the reinforced polycarbonate composition, which sums to 100 wt %. A molded sample of the polycarbonate composition has a heat deflection temperature greater than 115° C., preferably greater than 125° C., more preferably greater than 130° C., or a flame test rating of V1, preferably V0 as measured according to UL-94 at a thickness of 0.8 millimeter, or at a thickness of 0.6 mm, or at a thickness of 0.4 mm.

Abstract: An embodiment of a process for providing a customized composite video feed at a client device includes receiving a background video feed from a remote server, receiving (via the communications interface) content associated with one or more user-specific characteristics, and determining one or more data elements based at least in part on the received content. The process includes generating a composite video feed customized to the one or more user-specific characteristics including by matching at least corresponding portions of the one or more data elements to corresponding portions of the background video feed, and displaying the composite video feed on a display device of the client device.

Abstract: According to some aspects, methods and systems may include receiving, by a computing device, metadata identifying an event occurring in a video program, and determining an expected motion of objects in the identified event. The methods and systems may further include analyzing motion energy in the video program to identify video frames in which the event occurs, and storing information identifying the video frames in which the event occurs.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a process to predict a probability of a future event occurring in a present competition includes receiving time-stamped position information of one or more participants in the present competition. The time-stamped position information is captured by a telemetry tracking system during the present competition. The process uses the time-stamped position information to determine a first play situation of the present competition. The process determines, based on at least the first play situation and playing data associated with at least a subset of one or both of a first set of one or more participants and a second set of one or more participants, a prediction of the probability of a first future event occurring at the present competition.

Abstract: A process to partition a video feed to segment live player activity includes receiving, on a first recurring basis, a transmission of a central video feed from a first camera. The central video feed is calibrated against a spatial region represented in at least two dimensions that is encompassed by the central video feed. The process includes receiving, on a second recurring basis, a respective time-stamped position information from each tracking device in a plurality of tracking devices. Each tracking device is worn by a corresponding subject on the spatial region and transmits positional information that describes a time-stamped position of the corresponding subject in the spatial region. The process uses the received information and the calibration to define a first sub-view of the central video feed associated with a first subject. The first sub-view comprises a corresponding sub-frame associated with the first subject.

Abstract: A process to track and provide positional information for display on a remote device includes receiving, on a first recurring basis, time-stamped position information of participant(s) in a competition. The time-stamped position information is captured by a telemetry tracking system during the competition and describes a time-stamped position of each of one or more corresponding participants in a predetermined spatial region. The process includes communicating at least a subset of time-stamped position information to the remote device on a second recurring basis. The remote device uses the time-stamped position information to overlay a representation of one or more of said participants onto a first virtual reproduction of at least a relevant portion of the predetermined spatial region to produce and display an instance of a compiled virtual scene that shows a respective position of each of the participant(s) on the first virtual reproduction of the predetermined spatial region.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a process to predict an outcome of a competition includes receiving time-stamped position information of participant(s), the time-stamped position information captured by a telemetry tracking system during the competition. The process includes calculating while the competition is ongoing a covariate parameter for each of one or more participants at a point in time, where each respective covariate parameter is derived from the time-stamped position information of a corresponding participant at the point in time. The process includes predicting the outcome of the competition, as of the point in time, based at least in part on (i) a difference between a calculated competitor strength of the first competitor the second competitor based on historical data associated with the competitors, and (ii) the calculated first covariate parameter(s).

Abstract: Fire-retardant composites, methods of making fire-retardant composites, and use thereof are described. A fire-retardant composite can include at least two fire-retardant laminates, and a porous thermoplastic core material disposed between the at least two fire-retardant laminates. Each laminate can have one or more ply, each of the plies can include a plurality of fibers in a thermoplastic polymer matrix that includes a fire-retardant composition. The fire-retardant composite meets European fire-retardant standards for rail transportation.

Abstract: According to some aspects, methods and systems may include receiving, by a computing device, metadata identifying an event occurring in a video program, and determining an expected motion of objects in the identified event. The methods and systems may further include analyzing motion energy in the video program to identify video frames in which the event occurs, and storing information identifying the video frames in which the event occurs.