Abstract: Embodiments of a temperature compensation circuit and a temperature compensated amplifier circuit are disclosed. In an embodiment, a temperature compensation circuit includes a bias reference circuit having serially connected transistor devices and a driver transistor device connected to the bias reference circuit. At least one of the serially connected transistor devices includes a resistor connected between two terminals of the at least one of the serially connected transistor devices. The driver transistor device is configured to generate a drive current based on a resistance value of the resistor.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to, in respect of a video provided to a user and wherein a plurality of comments are displayed such that they scroll across the video, based on the comments and one or more comment filtering rules, provide for comment filtering as each of the plurality of comments scrolls to meet a filter line, wherein the filter line extends across at least part of the video to define a first area overlaying the video and a non-overlapping second area overlaying the video, such that in the first area the plurality of comments are provided for display scrolling therethrough towards the filter line prior to comment filtering and in the second area the plurality of comments are provided for display with any comments of the plurality of comments that satisfy the one or more comment filtering rules removed from display.

Abstract: A network apparatus distributes a first plurality of tasks for processing first media content among at least a first slicing window and a second slicing window based on a connection map included in a workflow description from a network based media processing (NBMP) source. The first slicing window includes at least one first task from among the first plurality of tasks and the second slicing window includes at least one second task from among the first plurality of tasks. The network apparatus provisions the first media content to at least a first of the one or more media sinks by deploying the at least one first task to one or more first media processing entities, and deploying the at least one second task to one or more of the first media processing entities in response to receiving an indication that the at least one first task has been deployed successfully.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product provide a signaling mechanism that could be utilized in conjunction with a media interface and exchange mechanism in a media processing pipeline defined in Moving Picture Experts Group-I (MPEG-I) Network-based media processing (NBMP). In particular, a method, apparatus and computer program product provide a NBMP media interface mechanism that enables virtual reality (VR) stitching within an NBMP-enabled system independent of stitching algorithm used.

Abstract: A blood vessel scanning system and method are provided, which are adapted for user identification. The blood vessel scanning system is implemented for a head-mounted image viewing device. The blood vessel scanning method comprises the following steps: determining whether a user is authorized or not according to the blood vessel scanning image of the user; if the user is an authorized user, the blood vessel scanning system adjusts lens degree of the head-mounted image viewing device according to the pre-stored visual information of the user.

Abstract: A process for preparing a triazine-based precursor for producing a micro-particulate complex containing a far infrared-emissive silica particle comprises steps of: a) subjecting 2-4-6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine and a first nucleophilic compound to a displacement reaction in the presence of a first solvent at a first temperature range to form an intermediate; and b) subjecting the intermediate and a second nucleophilic compound to a further displacement reaction in the presence of a second solvent at a second temperature range higher than the first temperature range.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to, in respect of first and second virtual reality content (207, 209) each configured to provide imagery for a respective first and second virtual reality space for viewing in virtual reality; and based on first-user-viewing-experience information defining an appearance of an object of interest (205) that appears in the first virtual reality content as viewed, in virtual reality, by a first user (201), and defining a time-variant point of view from which the first user (201) viewed the object of interest (205); providing for display to a second user (202), the second user provided with a virtual reality view of the second virtual reality content (203), of imagery of the object of interest (204) superimposed into the virtual reality space of the second virtual reality content (203) such that the second user (202) is able, while viewing the second virtual reality content, to witness the object of interest (204) as it was viewed by the first user (201).

Abstract: A method, system and recording medium for adaptive interleaved image warping are provided. The method is applicable to a display system having a head-mounted device (HMD) and a computing device. In the method, the computing device generates a plurality of image frames to be displayed on the HMD according to a frame rate, wherein the image frames generated to be displayed on a first display and a second display at a same time point comprise a first frame with a first resolution and a second frame with a second resolution lower than the first resolution. The generated image frames are transferred from the computing device to the HMD. The HMD restores the second frames with the second resolution among the image frames to a regular resolution of the first display and the second display, and then interleaved displays the first frames and the restored second frames on the first display and the second display.

Abstract: A tracking system, tracking method for real-time rendering an image and non-transitory computer-readable medium are provided in this disclosure. The tracking system includes a controller, a server and an electronic device. The electronic device includes a processor and a displayer. The controller is configured for providing a first tracking data and a second tracking data. The electronic device is configured for providing a first viewing data and a second viewing data. The server is configured for generating a first image according to the first tracking data and the first viewing data received from the electronic device. The processor is configured for receiving the first image and generating a second image according to the first image, the second tracking data and the second viewing data. The displayer is configured for displaying a simulated scenario according to the second image.

Abstract: A method comprising: enabling a first user to define a message for display to at least a second user in association with a first three-dimensional scene viewed by the first user and viewed by or viewable by the second user, wherein the message comprises user-defined message content for display and message metadata, not for display, defining first three-dimensional spatial information; and enabling rendering of the user-defined message content in a second three-dimensional scene viewed by the second user, wherein the user-defined message content moves, within the second three-dimensional scene, along a three-dimensional trajectory dependent upon the first three-dimensional spatial information and three-dimensional spatial information of the second user.

Abstract: A method for tire force reserve estimation is applicable to a vehicle. In the method, vehicle motion information including the longitudinal acceleration, the lateral acceleration, the change of the tire rotation angle at different times, the change of the yaw at different times, the steering angle of the steering tires, etc. is continuously detected, for estimating the current normal force, the current longitudinal force and the current lateral force of each of the tires. Finally, the current normal force, the current longitudinal force, the current lateral force and the coefficient of friction of the road relative to the tires are applied to estimate the longitudinal tire force reserve and the lateral tire force reserve.

Abstract: A sectional packaging box for packaging a product includes two side panels and two bendable end connectors. The two side panels each define a notch and are oppositely arranged. The two bendable end connectors each define two long slots and are oppositely arranged. The two side panels and the two end connectors cooperatively form an enclosed space. The two side panels latch within the long slots, and the two end connectors. An end of the two end connectors latch within the notches.

Abstract: A frame rendering method used in a head-mounted device that includes the steps outlined below. Input frames are received. First and second orientation information corresponding to a first and a second input frames are retrieved from a motion sensor. Predicted orientation information of a predicted orientation corresponding to a target time spot is generated according to the first and the second orientation information. Orientation calibration is performed on the first and the second input frames according to the first and the second orientation information to respectively generate a first and a second calibrated frames corresponding to the predicted orientation. One of a plurality of extrapolated frames corresponding to the target time spot is generated according to the first calibrated frame and the second calibrated frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a video streaming method, comprising receiving a panoramic video; receiving head-tracking data; determining a current field of view based on the head-tracking data. The resolution of the panoramic video may be adjusted based on the current field of view, wherein resolution of the current field of view is a first resolution and the resolution outside of the current field of view is a second resolution. The panoramic video with adjusted resolution may be provided, wherein the first resolution is higher than the second resolution.

Abstract: A method comprising performing image re-projection on each of a plurality of first images of a scene, thereby to generate a plurality of re-projected second images of the scene, wherein each first image of the scene is captured by a respective camera of a first multi-directional image capture apparatus and each second image of the scene is associated with a respective virtual camera; processing the plurality of second images based on a previously generated virtual three dimensional model of the scene, thereby to generate respective positions of the virtual cameras associated with the second images; and determining a position of the first multi-directional image capture apparatus based on one or more of the generated positions of the virtual cameras.

Abstract: The present application provides a gait activity learning assistance system and the application method thereof, which comprising a main body, at least one movement detecting module, a control module, at least one driving module and at least one dynamic measurement module. Said system is able to guide and induce users to learn gait autonomously by disposed at least one interlocking unit on at least one limb position, besides, said system is able to measure a dynamic change of at least one the interlocking unit by the at least one dynamic measurement module while user receiving a gait assistance, and send them back to the control module immediately for a real time analysis; therefore, said system could regulate the operation parameter to simulate the rehabilitation of physical therapists.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product provide a signaling mechanism that could be utilized in conjunction with a media interface and exchange mechanism in a media processing pipeline defined in Moving Picture Experts Group-I (MPEG-I) Network-based media processing (NBMP). In particular, a method, apparatus and computer program product provide a NBMP media interface mechanism that enables virtual reality (VR) stitching within an NBMP-enabled system independent of stitching algorithm used.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a processor and memory including computer program code, the memory and computer program code configured to, with the processor, enable the apparatus at least to: use received current-field-of-view indication data together with future-event-direction data, in respect of recorded panoramic video output provided by panoramic video content data, to provide a sensory cue for a viewer of the recorded panoramic video output to indicate the direction of a future event in the recorded panoramic video output which is outside a current field of view, wherein the recorded panoramic video output is configured to provide video content to the viewer which extends outside the field of view of the viewer in at least in one direction, and the future-event-direction data is supplemental to the panoramic video content data which provides the video content itself.

Abstract: An operating method of a tracking system is disclosed. The operating method includes the following operations: obtaining, by a processor, a parameter of a lens of a HMD (Head Mount Display) device; calculating, by the processor, data of a foveation area according to the parameter; generating, by the processor, a foveation image according to the foveation area; generating, by the processor, a peripheral image whose resolution is lower than a resolution of the foveation image; and merging, by the processor, the foveation image and the peripheral image to generate a viewing image; and outputting, by the processor, the viewing image.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to, in respect of first and second virtual reality content (207, 209) each configured to provide imagery for a respective first and second virtual reality space for viewing in virtual reality; and based on first-user-viewing-experience information defining an appearance of an object of interest (205) that appears in the first virtual reality content as viewed, in virtual reality, by a first user (201), and defining a time-variant point of view from which the first user (201) viewed the object of interest (205); providing for display to a second user (202), the second user provided with a virtual reality view of the second virtual reality content (203), of imagery of the object of interest (204) superimposed into the virtual reality space of the second virtual reality content (203) such that the second user (202) is able, while viewing the second virtual reality content, to witness the object of interest (204) as it was viewed by the first user (201).