Abstract: Abstract A method comprising: providing a first three-dimensional (3D) point cloud obtained according to a first sensing technique, a second 3D point cloud obtained according to a second sensing technique and a first radius of a sphere covering a real object underlying the second first 3D point cloud and a second radius of a sphere covering a real object underlying the second 3D point cloud; defining scales of the first 3D point cloud and the second 3D point cloud based on said first radius and second radius; searching statistically substantially similar candidate regions between the first 3D point cloud and the second 3D point cloud using an ensemble shape function (ESF); aligning the statistically substantially similar candidate regions between the first 3D point cloud and the second 3D point cloud at least in vertical direction; and ranking the aligned candidate regions between the 3D point clouds based on their structural similarity.

Abstract: An approach is provided for processing and/or facilitating a processing of one or more images to determine camera location information, camera pose information, or a combination thereof associated with at least one camera capturing the one or more images, wherein the camera location information, the camera pose information, or a combination thereof is represented according to a global coordinate system. The approach involves causing, at least in part, an association of the camera location information, the camera pose information, or a combination thereof with the one or more images as meta-data information.

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: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for mapping. In one aspect there is provided a method which may include sampling a position and a viewpoint of a three-dimensional map view presented at a browser while traversing the three-dimensional map; sending to a database a query including the sampled position and the sampled viewpoint; and receiving, in response to the sent query, a recommended browsing path including a recommended position and a recommended viewpoint for traversing the three-dimensional map presented at the browser. The recommended browsing path represents an aggregation including crowd-sourced information for position and viewpoint. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.

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: An approach is provided for determining at least one selection of at least one object model in a three-dimensional world user interface, wherein the at least one object model is a three-dimensional representation of at least one object visible in the three-dimensional world user interface from a first camera view position, and wherein the three-dimensional world user interface presents at least one first panoramic image that is determined based, at least in part, on the first camera view position. The approach involves determining at least one interaction input with the at least one object model to cause, at least in part, a rotation of the at least one object model in the three-dimensional world user interface. The approach also involves causing, at least in part, a calculation of a second camera view position based, at least in part, on the rotation. The approach further involves determining at least one second panoramic image based, at least in part, on the second camera view position.

Abstract: A method, comprising: providing a first border array associated with a first block, the first border array comprising several elements, wherein the value of each element corresponds to the sum of signal values of pixels enclosed within an integration region within said first block, providing a second border array associated with a second block, the second border array comprising several elements, wherein the value of each element corresponds to the sum of signal values of pixels enclosed within an integration region within said second block, determining a first representative element from the first border array according to a calculation point, determining a second representative element from the second border array according to said calculation point, and calculating a sum of signal values of pixels located within a summation region by using the first representative element and the second representative element, said summation region having a corner at said calculation point.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing relevance indication may include a processor. The processor may be configured to identify tags associated with a place. In this regard, the place may be a virtual location where information is shared. The processor may be configured to determine a relevance value for the place by analyzing the tags relative to user attributes. The processor may also be configured to provide for an output of a representation of the relevance value to a user interface. Associated methods and computer program products are also provided.

Abstract: A method comprising: providing a first three-dimensional (3D) point cloud obtained according to a first sensing technique, a second 3D point cloud obtained according to a second sensing technique and a first radius of a sphere covering a real object underlying the second first 3D point cloud and a second radius of a sphere covering a real object underlying the second 3D point cloud; defining scales of the first 3D point cloud and the second 3D point cloud based on said first radius and second radius; searching statistically substantially similar candidate regions between the first 3D point cloud and the second 3D point cloud using an ensemble shape function (ESF); aligning the statistically substantially similar candidate regions between the first 3D point cloud and the second 3D point cloud at least in vertical direction; and ranking the aligned candidate regions between the 3D point clouds based on their structural similarity

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product for generating a video stream of a mapped route, where the video stream provides a perspective of traveling from one location to another at a dynamic perceived speed and from a dynamic perceived viewing angle. Metadata associated with images may provide context to waypoints along a mapped route, such as identification of landmarks or points of interest. Other context may be provided based on the use of the video stream. The perceived speed of movement along the route and perceived viewing angles in various portions of the route may therefore be altered based on the context to allow a user the chance to adequately view areas of interest.

Abstract: Provided is a brake distribution structure including a first sliding block, a second sliding block, and a tube. The first sliding block connects to a rear brake line of a bicycle. The second sliding block connects to a front brake line of the bicycle. The first sliding block moves to brake a rear wheel of the bicycle, and then the first sliding block drives the second sliding block to move and thereby brake the front wheel of the bicycle. The brake distribution structure ensures that the rear wheel is always braked first, prevents brake lockup, reduces hazards otherwise arising from manmade false action, and maximizes rider safety.

Abstract: An approach is provided for processing and/or facilitating a processing of one or more images to determine camera location information, camera pose information, or a combination thereof associated with at least one camera capturing the one or more images, wherein the camera location information, the camera pose information, or a combination thereof is represented according to a global coordinate system. The approach involves causing, at least in part, an association of the camera location information, the camera pose information, or a combination thereof with the one or more images as meta-data information.

Abstract: An approach is provided for processing and/or facilitating a processing of one or more images to determine camera location information, camera pose information, or a combination thereof associated with at least one camera capturing the one or more images, wherein the camera location information, the camera pose information, or a combination thereof is represented according to a global coordinate system. The approach involves causing, at least in part, an association of the camera location information, the camera pose information, or a combination thereof with the one or more images as meta-data information.

Abstract: Provided is a brake distribution structure including a first sliding block, a second sliding block, and a tube. The first sliding block connects to a rear brake line of a bicycle. The second sliding block connects to a front brake line of the bicycle. The first sliding block moves to brake a rear wheel of the bicycle, and then the first sliding block drives the second sliding block to move and thereby brake the front wheel of the bicycle. The brake distribution structure ensures that the rear wheel is always braked first, prevents brake lockup, reduces hazards otherwise arising from manmade false action, and maximizes rider safety.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program product for generating a video stream of a mapped route, where the video stream provides a perspective of traveling from one location to another at a dynamic perceived speed and from a dynamic perceived viewing angle. Metadata associated with images may provide context to waypoints along a mapped route, such as identification of landmarks or points of interest. Other context may be provided based on the use of the video stream. The perceived speed of movement along the route and perceived viewing angles in various portions of the route may therefore be altered based on the context to allow a user the chance to adequately view areas of interest.

Abstract: An approach is provided for filtering and delivering user-defined virtual content to augmented and/or mixed reality mobile applications. The application client processes and/or facilitates a processing of one or more map tiles to determine one or more parameters describing, at least in part, one or more areas bounded by the one or more map tiles, wherein the one or more map tiles are received from at least one provider. The application client then causes, at least in part, a transmission of one or more requests for content to at least one other provider, wherein the one or more requests specify, at least in part, the one or more parameters for transforming the content.

Abstract: An electricity storing device includes a high-voltage terminal, a low-voltage terminal, a plurality of rechargeable battery modules, a plurality of first switches each coupled between one rechargeable battery module and the high-voltage terminal, a plurality of second switches each coupled between one rechargeable battery module and the low-voltage terminal, a plurality of third switches each coupled between two of the rechargeable battery modules, and a control module for outputting a control command to control couplings of the plurality of first switches, the plurality of second switches and the plurality of third switches.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a pixel structure is provided. A patterned semiconductor layer including a lower electrode, a doped source region, a doped drain region and a channel region is formed on a substrate. A gate dielectric layer is formed on the patterned semiconductor layer. A patterned first metal layer including a gate electrode, a scan line and a common electrode is formed on the gate dielectric layer, wherein the channel region is disposed below the gate electrode. A first dielectric layer and a first passivation layer are sequentially formed on the patterned first metal layer. A patterned second metal layer including a source, a drain and a data line is formed on the first passivation layer, wherein the data line is disposed above the common electrode, and the first dielectric layer and the first passivation layer are disposed between the data line and the common electrode.

Abstract: A screen-touch-control electronic device for providing medical information includes a communication module, a memory module, a control module and a touch screen. The communication module is in signal connection with at least a server to download patient information. The patient information are selected from the group consisting of patient abstracts, medical records, medicine records, laboratory data, doctor orders and medical image information and any combination thereof. The memory module stores a medical information application program and the patient information downloaded through the communication module. The control module electrically connects with the communication module and the memory module, and performs the medical information application program to generate an information window. The touch screen electrically connects the control module, displays the information window and detecting a touch event to generate a touch signal.

Abstract: An electricity storing device includes a high-voltage terminal, a low-voltage terminal, a plurality of rechargeable battery modules, a plurality of first switches each coupled between one rechargeable battery module and the high-voltage terminal, a plurality of second switches each coupled between one rechargeable battery module and the low-voltage terminal, a plurality of third switches each coupled between two of the rechargeable battery modules, and a control module for outputting a control command to control couplings of the plurality of first switches, the plurality of second switches and the plurality of third switches.