Abstract: An example photographic feedback method, comprising, inputting a query image, a camera setting, a location, a temporal indicia and an environmental condition, detecting an object within the query image, projecting the location of the object, classifying the environmental condition at the location of the object, querying features of the query image of the object at the environmental condition of the projected location of the object, determining a closest image to the query image for the object at the environmental condition of the projected location of the object having a highly rated value via a cloud database and sending an updated location and at least one updated camera setting for an updated image.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus of the present disclosure includes an imaging unit having a plurality of operation modes including a first operation mode configured to reduce power consumption and a second operation mode that generates a captured image, and an operation mode setting section that selects one of the plurality of operation modes.

Abstract: A print apparatus registers information of the print apparatus in a server via an external access point based on an instruction provided via an operation screen of the print apparatus, obtains print data when an audio control device receives a print instruction by audio so that the server generates the print data, and executes a print process based on the obtained print data.

Abstract: A method and a system for projecting a pattern onto a real surface, comprising: an image acquisition module; a video projector; a processor; and a memory comprising instructions that can be executed by the processor in order to: acquire an image on which a real surface is at least partially visible by means of said image acquisition module; determine a geometric transformation to be applied to said pattern such that once the pattern is projected by a video projector, it appears in a predefined location on the real surface, the determination of the geometric transformation taking into account the position of the video projector and the position of said real surface obtained by means of said acquired image; apply the geometric transformation to said pattern; and project the pattern by means of the video projector.

Abstract: A structured-light pattern for a structured-light system includes a base light pattern that includes a row of a plurality of sub-patterns extending in a first direction. Each sub-pattern is adjacent to at least one other sub-pattern, and each sub-pattern is different from each other sub-pattern. Each sub-pattern includes a first number of portions in a sub-row and a second number of portions in a sub-column. Each sub-row extends in the first direction and each sub-column extends in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. Each portion may be a first-type portion or a second-type portion. A size of a first-type portion is larger in the first direction and in the second direction than a size of a second-type portion in the first direction and in the second direction. In one embodiment, a first-type portion is a black portion and the second-type portion is a white portion.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus comprises a communication unit configured to communicate with an external apparatus via a communication path, the communication path being selected from a first communication path and a second communication path, the first communication path being different from the second communication path. The apparatus also comprises an operation unit and a control unit. The control unit is configured to change an apparatus mode and to change a mode of communication performed by the communication unit, depending on a state of the operation unit.

Abstract: Apparatus for recording a scene using a plurality of lighting setups in rapid sequence to concurrently record a plurality of motion picture clips of the scene, one motion picture clip for each lighting setup, the plurality of clips together exhibiting negligible motion offset. The apparatus includes a plurality of light sources, a controller to define the plurality of lighting setups using the plurality of light sources and to actuate the lighting setups in sequence, a camera to capture a sequence of micro frames showing the scene illuminated by each one of the plurality of lighting setups in sequence during each micro frame, and optionally a processing module to process the sequence of micro frames to generate a motion picture clip of the scene for each of the lighting setups. The duration of the micro frame sequence is short enough to minimize the need for an algorithm for removing motion artifacts.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method includes separating a heterogeneous radio-frequency (RF) signal, received at multiple antennas, into multiple homogenous signals. The multiple antennas have a known positional arrangement. The method further includes estimating a location relative to the known positional arrangement of the antennas of an object producing the RF signal based on phase and amplitude of each homogeneous signal as received at each of the plurality of antennas. The location can further be estimated over multiple time steps, such that velocity and acceleration can be accelerated from the estimated locations.

Abstract: A method and electronic device are disclosed herein. The electronic device includes at least one connector, at least one switch electrically connected to the at least one connector, a sensor, a memory, and a processor electrically connected to the at least one connector, the at least one switch, the sensor, and the memory. The processor implements the method, including detecting insertion of an external device into the at least one connector based on an electrical signal input through the at least one connector, receiving biometric information using the sensor after detecting the insertion of the external device, and controlling a switch electrically connected to the connector to be connected to the connector into which the external device is inserted when the received biometric information matches biometric information stored in the memory.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus is provided. Upon receiving a request for encrypted communication from an external apparatus that received an advertising signal in a state where the image capturing apparatus is not paired with the external apparatus and accepting a predetermined operation made on a release switch, the request is allowed. Upon receiving a request for encrypted communication from the external apparatus that received the advertising signal in a state where the image capturing apparatus is paired with the external apparatus, the request is allowed without accepting the predetermined operation made on the release switch. In response to an operation different from the predetermined operation being received in a state where the dial is in a state corresponding to the communication mode and the image capturing apparatus is paired with the external apparatus, the pairing is canceled.

Abstract: The disclosed devices can ascertain attributes of sample materials. For example, a portable device can include a chamber that forms a reference environment for a camera device to capture an image of a sample material in an interior of the chamber. The portable device can include an opening to the interior of the chamber and a stage configured to position the sample material on a surface area and at a distance from the camera device. As such, the camera device can capture the image of the sample material at a resolution that enables ascertaining an attribute of the sample material based on a detectable physical characteristic of the sample material. The detectable physical characteristic of the sample material includes a color, size, shape, or texture.

Abstract: A video recording system improves the control and monitoring of body worn cameras, such as those worn by police. The system may communicate through a private radio network. Operation of cameras and other controlled devices are configured by a system controller. Events of interest may be recorded, may initiate or restrict system functions, and may be collected for evaluating system efficacy and policy compliance. Body worn cameras of the system begin recording video upon being disconnected from a camera dock. A mobile device may be associated with the camera and have a recording management application. The controller may synchronize settings for the camera with the recording management application, and the mobile device has no administrative control over the application.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided, which includes: a body; a camera module, rotatably disposed on the body; a motor, connected to the camera module, and configured to drive the camera module to rotate between a front camera position and a rear camera position relative to the body; a first direction sensor, disposed on the body and configured to provide a first sensing signal; a second direction sensor, disposed on the camera module and configured to provide a second sensing signal; and a processor, electrically connected to the motor, the first direction sensor, and the second direction sensor, and the processor is configured to control the motor based on the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an imaging apparatus that can comfortably be focused while an influence on a wide angle image is minimized. The imaging apparatus includes: a display unit for displaying an image being photographed; an enlarged image display function for displaying an image obtained by enlarging a part of an area being photographed in the display unit; an edge component detection function for detecting an edge component amount of an enlarged image area; and a focal point position detection function for detecting movement of a focal point operated by a photographer. Duration time of the enlarged image display displayed by the enlarged image display function is changed in conjunction with the edge component detected by the edge component detection function and the movement of the focal point detected by the focal point position detection function.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a two-stage online detection of action start system including a classification module and a localization module. The classification module generates a set of action scores corresponding to a first video frame from the video, based on the first video frame and video frames before the first video frames in the video. Each action score indicating a respective probability that the first video frame contains a respective action class. The localization module is coupled to the classification module for receiving the set of action scores from the classification module and generating an action-agnostic start probability that the first video frame contains an action start.

Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated healthcare system. The integrated healthcare system including a server configured to receive and validate identification data, receive and verify coverage information associated with the identification data, and transmit, to a client, the validated identification data and the verified coverage information. The integrated healthcare system also including a client configured to receive, at a user interface, and transmit, to the server, the identification data. The client being further configured to receive, from the server, the validation of the identification data and display, on the user interface, one or more available benefits based on the validated identification data and the verified coverage information. The client being further configured to receive, at the user interface, an input command indicating selection of at least one of the one or more available benefits and initiate, a communication session based on the input command.

Abstract: A structured-light pattern for a structured-light system includes a base light pattern that includes a row of a plurality of sub-patterns extending in a first direction. Each sub-pattern is adjacent to at least one other sub-pattern, and each sub-pattern is different from each other sub-pattern. Each sub-pattern includes a first number of portions in a sub-row and a second number of portions in a sub-column. Each sub-row extends in the first direction and each sub-column extends in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. Each portion may be a first-type portion or a second-type portion. A size of a first-type portion is larger in the first direction and in the second direction than a size of a second-type portion in the first direction and in the second direction. In one embodiment, a first-type portion is a black portion and the second-type portion is a white portion.

Abstract: A user captures images on a user computing device. The user signs in to an application, which transmits the user's images to an account management system, which recognizes objects within the images and assigns one or more object categories to the images and recognizes multiple images comprising objects in a common object category. After receiving user consent, the application groups the images on the user computing device according to object category. The user computing device captures an image of another object. The application transmits the image to the account management system, which detects objects within the image, identifies the object category, and saves the image to the corresponding object category group on the user computing device. After receiving user consent, the account management system finds information for each image in the object category group of images and transmits the information to the user computing device.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for generating metadata for a three dimensional (3D) image. The method includes generating metadata for an image rendered to be shaped as a sphere and transmitting the generated metadata, wherein the metadata includes information representing a region of the image.

Abstract: A communication apparatus includes: an imaging unit configured to generate a live view image; a communication unit; and a control unit, wherein the control unit receives a first request for continuously acquiring the live view images from an external device, via the communication unit, in a case where the imaging unit can generate a live view image, the control unit sends, as a response to the first request, the live view image generated by the imaging unit to the external device via the communication unit, and in a case where the imaging unit cannot generate a live view image, the control unit sends, as a response to the first request, an image for notifying that the imaging unit cannot generate a live view image to the external device.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment includes a communicator, a storage, a display, and a processor configured to: based on a connection request signal being received from a user terminal device through the communicator, control to store in the storage a first image output through the display, based on a second image being received from the user terminal device through the communicator, identify a first object included in the stored first image that is same as second object included in the received second image, and based on a determination that a first feature of the first object is same as a second feature of the second object, control the communicator to transmit authentication information corresponding to the connection request signal to the user terminal device.

Abstract: A structured-light pattern for a structured-light system includes a base light pattern that includes a row of a plurality of sub-patterns extending in a first direction. Each sub-pattern is adjacent to at least one other sub-pattern, and each sub-pattern is different from each other sub-pattern. Each sub-pattern includes a first number of portions in a sub-row and a second number of portions in a sub-column. Each sub-row extends in the first direction and each sub-column extends in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. Each portion may be a first-type portion or a second-type portion. A size of a first-type portion is larger in the first direction and in the second direction than a size of a second-type portion in the first direction and in the second direction. In one embodiment, a first-type portion is a black portion and the second-type portion is a white portion.

Abstract: A test and measurement system can include a data store configured to store augmentation settings for dynamically augmenting a physical testing environment and a computing device coupled to the data store. The computing device can be configured to receive an input feed from the physical testing environment, create an augmentation image based on the augmentation settings and the input feed, and output the augmented image to be overlaid on the physical testing environment to augment a user's view of the physical testing environment.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a processor configured to determine a color distribution of a processing target image and a color distribution of multiple sample colors prepared in advance as a set and perform an operation to modify a color of the processing target image in accordance with a relationship between the color distribution of the processing target image and the color distribution of the sample colors.

Abstract: Disclosed are various examples of device and management service integration using a device connector service that acts as a proxy. The device connector service can receive a device identifier for a device, and an enterprise identifier, and generate a management unique device identifier (UDID) using these values. The management UDID can be used in an enrollment request that enrolls the device with the management service. Device data including a device configuration can be received from the management service, and the device configuration can be relayed to a device connector client to apply the device configuration to the device.

Abstract: A control unit for a vehicle for analyzing localization systems, the control unit being connectable in a data-conducting manner to at least two localization systems which are operable independently of one another for ascertaining system-specific positions, each localization system including at least one sensor, the control unit being configured to evaluate pieces of position information ascertained by the localization systems by subjecting them to a plausibility check. Also described are a related method and a sensor system.

Abstract: Information may be provided for review by an augmented reality (AR) user. A system may store a plurality of scenes viewed by the AR user, and for each scene information identifying (i) any pairs of real-life objects and AR augmentations presented in the scene and (ii) any pairs in the scene with which the user interacted. The system may also select from the stored plurality of scenes a first subset of scenes such that each pair with which the user interacted is presented in at least one scene in the first subset of scenes. Responsive to an instruction from the user to review historical AR information, the system may present to the user the selected first subset of scenes. The first subset may be selected such that each pair with which the user interacted is presented in at least one scene in which the user interacted with that pair.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for handling data including images with privacy-sensitive data. In one aspect, a method may include recognizing privacy-sensitive sub-image(s) in an acquired or captured image. The sub-image(s) can be included in a second image that is encrypted. The acquired image can be changes by obscuring the privacy-sensitive sub-image(s) of the acquired image so as not to reveal any personal identifiable information.

Abstract: A structured-light pattern for a structured-light system includes a base light pattern that includes a row of a plurality of sub-patterns extending in a first direction. Each sub-pattern is adjacent to at least one other sub-pattern, and each sub-pattern is different from each other sub-pattern. Each sub-pattern includes a first number of portions in a sub-row and a second number of portions in a sub-column. Each sub-row extends in the first direction and each sub-column extends in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. Each portion may be a first-type portion or a second-type portion. A size of a first-type portion is larger in the first direction and in the second direction than a size of a second-type portion in the first direction and in the second direction. In one embodiment, a first-type portion is a black portion and the second-type portion is a white portion.

Abstract: An electronic device for displaying an image includes: a display; a communicator configured to transmit, to an image-capturing device connected to the electronic device, synchronization information for synchronization and receive, from the image-capturing device, a first image, image-capturing time information of the first image generated based on the synchronization information, and position information on which the first image was captured; a memory configured to store one or more instructions; and a processor configured to execute the one or more instructions stored in the memory, wherein the processor is further configured to control, by executing the one or more instructions, one or more images to be obtained, a second image corresponding to the first image to be determined from among the one or more images based on the image-capturing time information of the first image and the position information on which the first image was captured, and a third image obtained by synthesizing the first image and the

Abstract: Methods and corresponding systems of controlling illuminators in an eye tracking system are disclosed. The system includes a first image sensor, a second image sensor, a first close illuminator arranged to capture bright pupil images by the first image sensor, a second close illuminator arranged to capture bright pupil images by the second image sensor and one or more far illuminators arranged to capture dark pupil images by the first image sensor and the second image sensor. In the methods main and support illuminators are controlled during exposure of a first and a second image sensor to produce enhanced contrast and glint position for eye/gaze tracking.

Abstract: This invention makes it possible to, in a pull transfer communication protocol, to interrupt forwarding of information on the server side at a timing desired by a user. To achieve this, a client includes a first request unit for transmitting a content request to the server and the server includes a first response unit for transmitting content requested from the first request unit to the client. The client further includes a second request unit for requesting the server to make a response if a predetermined status has occurred, and the server further includes a second response unit for deferring, if the request made by the second request unit is received, a response if the predetermined status has not occurred, and transmitting the response to the client if the predetermined status has occurred.

Abstract: A display device and controlling method thereof are provided. The display device includes a connecting port, an image capture module, and a data exchange module. The image capture module is configured to generate image data, and the data exchange module has a data transmission bandwidth. The controlling method comprises following steps of: generating image data with a first resolution by the image capture module when the computer host is electrically connected to the connecting port and executes a login procedure; and generating the image data with a second resolution by the image capture module when the computer host ends the login procedure; wherein the first resolution is lower than the second resolution.

Abstract: Provided is an optical unit 10 including a movable body 14 provided with a camera module equipped with an image pickup element 50 and an optical element 12a, a fixed body 16, support mechanisms 9 and 20 configured to movably support the movable body 14 with respect to the fixed body 16, and drive units 18A to 18C configured to move the movable body 14 with respect to the fixed body 16. The movable body 14 is supported by the support mechanisms 9 and 20 in a state where the movable body 14 does not contact the fixed body 16 in an optical axis direction, and the optical unit 10 includes a heat dissipation member 11 made of metal and coupled to the image pickup element 50 and the support mechanisms 9 and 20.

Abstract: An image pickup apparatus is configured to change a shooting process based on data on a shot image. The image pickup apparatus is configured to, when the image pickup apparatus changes the shooting process, assign greater weights to the data on the shot image based on an instruction from a user than to the data on the shot image automatically processed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system may access a training sample that includes training images and corresponding training depth maps of a scene, with the training images being associated with different predetermined viewpoints of the scene. The system may generate elemental images of the scene by processing the training images and the training depth maps using a machine-learning model. The elemental images are associated with more viewpoints of the scene than the predetermined viewpoints associated with the training images. The system may update the machine-learning model based on a comparison between the generated elemental images of the scene and target elemental images that are each associated with a predetermined viewpoint. The updated machine-learning model is configured to generate elemental images of a scene of interest based on input images and corresponding depth maps of the scene of interest from different viewpoints.

Abstract: A method of tracking digital images includes inputting data identifying a subject of an image into a camera, acquiring an image with the camera, and storing the image and the inputted data, as metadata, in an image file when the image is acquired. The method can be implemented using a scanner, a digital camera, and a data processor. The scanner obtains the identifying data and transmits the data to the camera. The camera obtains digital images and embeds the data into digital image files encoding the digital images. The identifying data has a format different from any of the formats processable by the digital camera. The data processor converts the format of the identifying data to one of the plurality of formats processable by the digital camera loads the converted information into the digital camera as metadata.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for generating an output video, such as a video panorama, from a plurality of video streams representing different recordings of a scene. The plurality of video streams may be analyzed to identify at least one part of at least one of the plurality of video streams which is to be used in the output video, thereby identifying a contributing part of a video stream. Orchestration metadata may be generated identifying the contributing part. The orchestration metadata may be provided to a stream source from which the video stream originated to enable the stream source to selectively stream the contributing part of the video stream. Effectively, a selection of the stream's video data may be made to avoid or reduce unnecessary bandwidth usage.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes two cameras and detects a second point and a third point with respect to a first point from photographed video, the first point indicating a camera reference position, the second point indicating a user reference position, the third point indicating a position of a finger of the user; sets a virtual plane space to a fourth point in a space, the fourth point being positioned apart from the second point by a predetermined length in a first direction; determines a predetermined operation on a basis of a degree of entrance of the finger with respect to the virtual plane space; controls an operation of the display apparatus on a basis of operational input information; determines an adjusting operation against the virtual plane space by the user; and changes at least one of a position, a size, or inclination of the virtual plane space in real time.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing customized camera views of virtualized environments are provided herein. In one embodiment a method includes detecting a gameplay event of interest within a virtual gaming environment and displaying a customized camera view of the gameplay event of interest based on user input receiving during traversal of a projectile from a weapon to a target. The customized camera view has a focal point of the projectile.

Abstract: A system includes sensors and a tracking subsystem. The subsystem receives frames of top-view images generated by the sensors. The subsystem tracks a first, second, and third object, based on received frames. The subsystem detects that the first object is within a threshold distance of the second object. In response, the subsystem determines a probability that the first object switched identifiers with the second object and updates candidate lists accordingly for the first and second objects. The updated first candidate list includes a probability that the first object is associated with a first identifier and a probability that the first object is associated with a second identifier. The updated second candidate list includes a probability that the second object is associated with the first identifier and a probability that the second object is associated with the second identifier.

Abstract: An electronic device 1 includes a proximity sensor 18, a camera 13, and a controller 11 configured to switch between gesture detection based on a value output from the proximity sensor 18 and gesture detection based on a value output from the camera 13, in accordance with a state in which a user uses the electronic device. The controller 11 may determine the state of the electronic device based on an environment of the electronic device being used by the user. The controller 11 may determine the state of the electronic device based on a state of the electronic device. The controller 11 may determine the state of the electronic device based on a distance between the user and the electronic device. The controller 11 may determine the state of the electronic device based on a user operation.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a user interface device and a wireless transceiver that scans for a wearable device within a threshold distance of the electronic device. The wearable device has an access key. A memory of the electronic device contains: (i) an access data structure; (ii) protected content; and (iii) an access application. A controller of the electronic device is communicatively coupled to the user interface device, the wireless receiver, and the memory. The controller executes the access application to enable the electronic device to determine whether the access key of a detected wearable device maps to a record in the access data structure identifying privileges associated with the protected content of the electronic device. Privileged interaction is enabled, via the user interface device, with the protected content in response to determining that the access key maps to the record having the privileges.

Abstract: A device for training users in a proper mixing of pharmaceutical components, or for aiding in the mixing, or for performing the mixing, and administration of pharmaceutical components is disclosed. The device comprises a housing for receiving a pharmaceutical delivery device containing the pharmaceutical components. There is also a microcontroller disposed in the housing and a motion/orientation detection device disposed within or on the housing and in communication with the microcontroller. A method for use of the device is also disclosed, along with a substance for use as one of the pharmaceutical components.

Abstract: An imaging system includes an information processing apparatus including a transmission-unit that transmits attribute information related to a user performing imaging using an imaging-apparatus and setting information representing setting related to the imaging performed by the imaging-apparatus at a predetermined timing, a server apparatus including a processing-unit that receives a plurality of combinations of the attribute information and the setting information and performs statistical processing on the combinations of the attribute information and the setting information based on the plurality of combinations of the attribute information and the setting information, a derivation-unit that derives recommended setting information corresponding to the attribute information as a derivation target for the recommended setting information from a result of the statistical processing performed by the processing-unit, and a setting-unit that sets the recommended setting information derived by the derivation-unit i

Abstract: Acquiring an interactive digital content item including a plurality of content portions includes receiving a first set of the content portions that is less than an entirety of the content portions. A partial functionality version of the interactive digital content item is presented using the first set of content portions. A second set of the content portions is received while the partial functionality version of the interactive digital content item is presented. Functionality is added to the partial functionality version of the interactive digital content item using the second set of content portions without interrupting presentation of the partial functionality version of the interactive digital content item.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optical flow tracking device. The device includes an image pyramid establishing circuit configured to establish a first image pyramid of a first image and a second image pyramid of a second image. The first image pyramid includes one or more image layers, and the second image pyramid includes one or more image layers. The device further includes an optical flow tracking circuit configured to perform an optical flow tracking processing on a kth image layer in the first image pyramid and a kth image layer in the second image pyramid to acquire an optical flow estimator of the second image in the kth image layer. K is an integer. The optical flow tracking circuit is configured to calculate an optical flow of the second image by using the optical flow estimator of the second image in the kth image layer.

Abstract: A method for implementing animal nose pattern biometric identification system on a mobile device using visual guides displayed on a screen to position a camera in relation to a nose. Suitable types and sizes of visual guides are selected for each animal nose and are superimposed on the perimeter of the nose or features of the nose that are displayed on the screen through the camera. The visual guides help define areas for autofocusing and real-time or post-acquisition image quality assessment, as well as the region of interest used for biometric matching.

Abstract: A method for determining an adverse vehicle event, including: sampling sensor data an onboard vehicle system coupled to an ego-vehicle; at the onboard vehicle system, extracting a set of event parameters from the sensor data, wherein the vehicle event data is associated with a vehicle event occurring within the time interval; computing a loss probability based on the set of event parameters in response to the loss probability exceeding a threshold probability, transforming the set of event parameters into insurance claim data; and automatically transmitting the insurance claim data to an endpoint, wherein the endpoint is determined based on the participant identifier.

Abstract: Provided are various systems and methods that establish a self-service AR generation and publication platform. The platform is configured to allow novice users to build AR experiences for rendering to other users. The platform encodes the AR experiences under a universal data format that decouples generation functions from later visualization responsive to a recognizable visual trigger. Access to the file triggers request, retrieval, rendering and display of the user defined AR Media and associated options set for that specific AR Experience. Also provided is a AR universal browser which public and private users can execute to view, share, load, and experience user generated AR Media (e.g., generated on the platform). The browser can provide the connections, logic and security needed to initialize and load the specific aggregation of data for the AR experience.