Abstract: In an optical data transfer system, a beam modulator is configured to embed a set of data in an input beam. A multimode optical waveguide network has an in-coupling region for receiving the input beam. The multimode optical waveguide network is configured to guide the input beam to an out-coupling region of the multimode optical waveguide network. A spatial coherent detector is configured to measure a phase and an amplitude of an output optical field at multiple locations. The output optical field is at least partially defined by the input beam and thus exhibiting distortion effects caused by the passage of the beam through the multimode waveguide network. Signal processing is applied to an output of the spatial coherent detector, in order to compensate for the distortion effects, and thereby recover, from the output of the spatial coherent detector, the set of data embedded in the input beam.

Abstract: A holographic data storage system comprises an emitter system, a holographic recording medium, and an input waveguide network formed of one or more multimode optical waveguides. The holographic recording medium has multiple recording regions, each optically coupled to a corresponding one of multiple out-coupling regions of the input waveguide network, the holographic data storage system arranged to persistently write data of an input beam, received at any one of the out-coupling regions, to the corresponding recording region. A controller is coupled to at least one of the emitter system and at least one controllable guiding element of the input waveguide network and controls at least one optical characteristic of the input beam or the at least one guiding element, so as to guide the input beam from an in-coupling region to any selected one of the multiple out-coupling regions. Similar waveguide networks are provided for carrying reference and output beams.

Abstract: HIPAA-compliant computer security method and system for recording, using a video camera, electronic visual personal health information of at least two individuals, including an individual under care, and preventing unauthorized access of the user to the video information. The video is compared to physical attribute information of the individuals stored in the computer system's memory, and the individuals are identified by facial matching. The user's stored caseload has authorization profile information including access to individuals under care. The identified individuals are compared to the user's caseload information, and the user is granted access to part of the video of the individual under care, the video of the other individuals is blurred, and the resulting video is transmitted to the user's caseload for viewing. Data fields of an information request are populated using formatted data from the video information.

Abstract: HIPAA-compliant computer security method and system for recording, using a video camera, electronic visual personal health information of at least two individuals, including an individual under care, and preventing unauthorized access of the user to the video information. The video is compared to physical attribute information of the individuals stored in the computer system's memory, and the individuals are identified by facial matching. The user's stored caseload has authorization profile information including access to individuals under care. The identified individuals are compared to the user's caseload information, and the user is granted access to part of the video of the individual under care, the video of the other individuals is blurred, and the resulting video is transmitted to the user's caseload for viewing. The video information is used to prepare automated Electronic Visit Verification (“EVV”) records.

Abstract: A system and method for transmitting at least one multichannel audio matrix across a global network is shown and described. The method for transmitting at least one multichannel audio matrix across a global network begins by capturing audio from a production source. The captured audio is then converted from an analog format to a digital format. The digital audio may then be encoded using an audio codec. The audio is sent to a network and received at a second location. The second location uses a specialized computing device to ensure the audio is properly received. If the audio was encoded, it is now decoded. Once decoded if needed the audio is converted back to analog format. This will allow for the audio to be mixed on a mixing device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an unmanned vehicle comprising a device to be powered; a capacitor energy storage system (CESS) and controller board for at least temporarily powering and operating the device to powered. Further, the CESS includes one or more metacapacitors as an energy storage medium. Additionally, the disclosure provides a capacitor energy storage cell composed of the at least one metacapacitor and a DC-voltage conversion device, where the output voltage of the metacapacitor is the input voltage of the DC-voltage conversion device. Still further, the CESS may be comprised of a module of said capacitor energy storage cells, or a system of modules of said capacitor energy storage cells.

Abstract: A device, such as a cellular phone, includes an audio and visual display configured to identify content entered by a user of the device and to automatically initiate a select message file related to the content entered as a result of a user-initiated implementation of a predetermined feature of the device that is not related to the message file and to allow the user-initiated implementation of the predetermined feature to proceed only after the user closes the select message.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for updating a sound field in response to user movement. The methods and systems are less computationally expensive than existing approaches for updating a sound field, and are also suitable for use with arbitrary loudspeaker configurations. The methods and systems provide a dynamic binaural sound field rendering realized with the use of “virtual loudspeakers.” Rather than loudspeaker signals being fed into the physical loudspeakers, the signals are instead filtered with left and right HRIRs (Head Related Impulse Response) corresponding to the spatial locations of these loudspeakers. The sums of the left and right ear signals are then fed into the audio output device of the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an unmanned vehicle comprising a device to be powered; a capacitor energy storage system (CESS) and controller board for at least temporarily powering and operating the device to powered. Further, the CESS includes one or more metacapacitors as an energy storage medium. Additionally, the disclosure provides a capacitor energy storage cell composed of the at least one metacapacitor and a DC-voltage conversion device, where the output voltage of the metacapacitor is the input voltage of the DC-voltage conversion device. Still further, the CESS may be comprised of a module of said capacitor energy storage cells, or a system of modules of said capacitor energy storage cells.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to determining latency in an interactive application. In one scenario, a computer system generates an indication that an input has been triggered. This indication identifies the input. The computer system sends the indication to an interactive application that receives and accesses the indication. The computer system further receives an output from the interactive application that includes an indication of the input, and determines an amount of latency between the sending of the generated indication and the receiving of the interactive application output.

Abstract: A device, such as a cellular phone, includes an audio and visual display configured to identify content entered by a user of the device and to automatically initiate a select message file related to the content entered as a result of a user-initiated implementation of a predetermined feature of the device that is not related to the message file and to allow the user-initiated implementation of the predetermined feature to proceed only after the user closes the select message.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an energy storage cell comprising at least one capacitive energy storage device and a DC-voltage conversion device. The capacitive energy storage device comprises at least one meta-capacitor. The output voltage of the capacitive energy storage device is the input voltage of the DC-voltage conversion device. The present disclosure also provides a capacitive energy storage module and a capacitive energy storage system.

Abstract: A method includes publishing, by a server, an application program interface (API). The method also includes deploying the published API and a helper agent to a client system. The helper agent is configured to bind to the published API on the client system and send a plurality of feedback metrics about the client system to the server. The plurality of feedback metrics indicate at least one use of the published API by the client system. The method also includes receiving, from the helper agent, the plurality of feedback metrics about the client system. The method further includes analyzing, using a processor, the plurality of feedback metrics about the client system.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for delivering three-dimensional, immersive spatial audio to a user over a headphone, where the headphone includes one or more virtual speaker conditions. The methods and systems recreate a naturally sounding sound field at the user's ears, including cues for elevation and depth perception. Among numerous other potential uses and applications, the methods and systems of the present disclosure may be implemented for virtual reality applications.

Abstract: A method of providing an audio signal comprising spatial information relating to a location of at least one virtual source (202) in a sound field with respect to a first user position comprises obtaining a first audio signal comprising a plurality of signal components, each of the signal components corresponding to a respective one of a plurality of virtual loudspeakers (200a-e) located in the sound field; obtaining an indication of user movement; determining a plurality of panned signal components by applying, in accordance with the indication of user movement, a panning function of a respective order to each of the signal components; and outputting a second audio signal comprising the panned signal components.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for updating a sound field in response to user movement. The methods and systems are less computationally expensive than existing approaches for updating a sound field, and are also suitable for use with arbitrary loudspeaker configurations. The methods and systems provide a dynamic binaural sound field rendering realized with the use of “virtual loudspeakers.” Rather than loudspeaker signals being fed into the physical loudspeakers, the signals are instead filtered with left and right HRIRs (Head Related Input Response) corresponding to the spatial locations of these loudspeakers. The sums of the left and right ear signals are then fed into the audio output device of the user.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for delivering three-dimensional, immersive spatial audio to a user over a headphone, where the headphone includes one or more virtual speaker conditions. The methods and systems recreate a naturally sounding sound field at the user's ears, including cues for elevation and depth perception. Among numerous other potential uses and applications, the methods and systems of the present disclosure may be implemented for virtual reality applications.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to determining latency in an interactive application. In one scenario, a computer system generates an indication that an input has been triggered. This indication identifies the input. The computer system sends the indication to an interactive application that receives and accesses the indication. The computer system further receives an output from the interactive application that includes an indication of the input, and determines an amount of latency between the sending of the generated indication and the receiving of the interactive application output.

Abstract: A method of providing an audio signal comprising spatial information relating to a location of at least one virtual source (202) in a sound field with respect to a first user position comprises obtaining a first audio signal comprising a plurality of signal components, each of the signal components corresponding to a respective one of a plurality of virtual loudspeakers (200a-e) located in the sound field; obtaining an indication of user movement; determining a plurality of panned signal components by applying, in accordance with the indication of user movement, a panning function of a respective order to each of the signal components; and outputting a second audio signal comprising the panned signal components.

Abstract: A generator assembly may include a base made of a composite material for supporting a plurality of components including an alternator, and engine, and a fuel tank for storing the fuel for the operation of the engine. The base may include a recess formed in a support surface of the base, and a lid configured to be detachably mounted to the support surface to close the recess and form the fuel tank. The lid may include a baffle configured to extend into the recess and separate and define a fuel feed chamber and a return flow chamber in the recess.