Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for rendering stereographic images include: a first camera characterized by a first resolution and configured to output a first signal; a second camera characterized by a second resolution substantially higher than the first resolution and configured to output a second signal; and a processor configured to construct a depth map of objects using the first signal, and map pixel data derived from the second signal onto the objects.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for synchronizing the operation of a first shutter of a first camera with the operation of a second shutter of a second camera without a physical tether between the first and second cameras. The method includes: receiving a global positioning system (GPS) pulse-per-second (PPS) signal at the first and second cameras; and in response to a unique timing pulse in the PPS signal, simultaneously actuating the first and second shutters.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for constructing a time lapse movie of a scene include a drone having a video camera pivotably mounted thereon, and a control circuit configured to: fly the drone along a consistent flight path during respective first and second passes over the scene; maintain a consistent camera attitude during the first and second passes; record a first video during the first pass and a second video during the second pass; and append a first frame of the first video to a first frame of the second video to form a first time lapse movie.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for constructing a stereoscopic image of an object located at an object distance from first and second cameras including: a first drone supporting the first camera and having a first controller configured to execute a first flight path; a second drone supporting the second camera and having a second controller configured to execute a second flight path; and a processor configured to construct the three-dimensional image from a first image received from the first camera and a second image received from the second camera; wherein the first and second controllers are configured to coordinate the first and second flight paths to maintain a substantially constant ratio between: 1) the object distance; and ii) a stereo base distance separating the first and second cameras.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for determining the size and global positioning system (GPS) coordinates of an object. The size of the object is determined from first and second image data recorded at first and second angular positions, respectively, by a camera rotatably mounted at a fixed distance from a spindle. The GPS coordinates of the object are determined from the spindle GPS coordinates, the fixed distance, and a field of view (FOV) of the camera.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for synchronizing the operation of a first shutter of a first camera with the operation of a second shutter of a second camera without a physical tether between the first and second cameras. The method includes: receiving a global positioning system (GPS) pulse-per-second (PPS) signal at the first and second cameras; and in response to a unique timing pulse in the PPS signal, simultaneously actuating the first and second shutters.

Abstract: A chamber device for analyzing living cell(s). The chamber device includes a base and a lid that when reversibly pressed closed create a chamber. The base is configured with an optically transparent well to contain at least one cell. The lid has a breadth greater than the base and is configured to contain at least one sensor. The lid is further configured with a lip that when pressed between the lid and the base creates an impermeable seal. The base and the lid are configured so that, when closed and in use, the sensor remains spatially apart from the at least one cell.

Abstract: An apparatus to minimize movement of cargo disposed in a pre-selected container during movement of a vehicle. The apparatus has a base member having a first portion thereof positionable under such pre-selected container and a second portion of the base member extends outwardly from an outer edge of such pre-selected container. There is an upstanding member disposed at a juncture of such first portion and such second portion of the base member. Such upstanding member engages along one edge thereof with an upper surface of such base member and adjacent a first surface thereof with an outer surface of such pre-selected container to provide resistance to movement of such pre-selected container during such movement of such vehicle. An at least one gusset member engages the upper surface of such base member and a second radially opposed surface of the upstanding member for providing rigidity to such upstanding member.

Abstract: A optical analytical method and apparatus for measuring concentrations of materials in liquids and gases is described. The method is based upon measurements of light reflection from diffraction gratings in contact with the sample. Features in the reflection spectrum are directly related to the complex dielectric constant of the sample solution. By examining the reflection spectrum, the concentration of materials in the liquid or gas can be determined.

Abstract: A optical analytical method and apparatus for measuring concentrations of materials in liquids and gases is described. The method is based upon measurements of light reflection from diffraction gratings in contact with the sample. Features in the reflection spectrum are directly related to the complex dielectric constant of the sample solution. By examining the reflection spectrum, the concentration of materials in the liquid or gas can be determined.