Abstract: The present disclosure is related to systems and methods for indoor positioning. The method includes obtaining a first location of a subject at a first time point. The method also includes determining one or more motion parameters associated with the subject at least based on one or more sensors carried by the subject. The method further includes determining, based on the first location of the subject and the one or more motion parameters associated with the subject, a second location of the subject at a second time point after the first time point. The method still further includes adjusting, at least based on surroundings information associated with the subject at the second time point, the second location of the subject to determine a target location of the subject.

Abstract: Provided are a video sharing method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium. The method comprises: determining a designated user, and triggering a video filming instruction for the designated user; displaying a filming interface in response to receipt of the video filming instruction; initiating video filming in response to receipt of an initiate instruction, and in response to determining that voice information is received, adding the voice information in the form of a subtitle to the filming interface to obtain a filmed video; and sharing the filmed video with the designated user through a conversation message.

Abstract: A representation apparatus for displaying a graphical representation of an augmented reality includes a capture unit, a first display unit, and a processing unit. The first display unit is at least partially transparent. The capture unit is configured to capture a relative positioning of the first display unit relative to a representation area of a second display unit. The processing unit is configured to determine an observation geometry between the first display unit and the representation area of the second display unit based on the relative positioning, receive a dataset, generate the augmented reality based on the dataset, and provide the graphical representation of the augmented reality via virtual mapping of the augmented reality onto the representation area along the observation geometry. The first display unit displays the graphical representation of the augmented reality in at least partial overlaying with the representation area of the second display unit.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a display switching determination period setting unit that sets a display switching determination period for each of a plurality of display items displayed on a display unit in accordance with a set imaging setting related to imaging.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a reception unit configured to receive an instruction from a user; a control unit configured to perform control to set an operating mode of the electronic apparatus to any of a plurality of operating modes including a first mode and a second mode having maximum power consumption lower than maximum power consumption of the first mode according to the instruction from the user, wherein part of a plurality of functions of the electronic apparatus that are available in the first mode are unavailable in the second mode; and a notification unit configured to notify the user of functions unavailable in the second mode among the plurality of functions available in the first mode according to a reception of the instruction to set the operating mode of the electronic apparatus from the user.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and computer program products are presented for dynamic feature and performance testing and adjustment. An audit module is configured to dynamically test a plurality of image capture settings for a camera of a mobile device of an end user in an executable mobile application executing on the mobile device. A feature module is configured to select one of a plurality of image capture settings for a camera of a mobile device based on a dynamic test. An adjustment module is configured to dynamically configure, during runtime of an executable mobile application on a plurality of different mobile devices of different end users, the different mobile devices to use a selected one of a plurality of image capture settings.

Abstract: Multimedia data processing method and apparatus. The method comprises: acquiring first multimedia data; performing multi-dimensional analysis on the first multimedia data to obtain multimedia dimensional information; and performing video photographing according to the multimedia dimension information to obtain second multimedia data. The present application solves the technical problem of a poor video imitation photographing effect because information of imitation photographing video cannot be acquired in the prior art.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for determining a posture of a user of an Information Handling System (IHS). One or more cameras of the IHS are utilized to generate a two-dimensional image of the user as they operate the IHS. Landmarks that correspond to physical features of the user are identified through processing of the two-dimensional image generated using the cameras. A time-of-flight sensor of the IHS is utilized to generate a three-dimensional image of the user. The identified physical feature landmarks of the user are overlayed onto the three-dimensional image, thus allowing distances from the IHS to each of the landmarks to be determined. Based on the overlay of the physical feature landmarks onto the three-dimensional image a posture of the user relative to the IHS is determined. The posture may be scored based on the degree to which the user's posture deviates from an ergonomic posture.

Abstract: A method for obtaining an image of the moon includes obtaining position data of the moon in an original image and obtaining the image of the moon based on the position data and a current actual zooming multiple of a camera component, in which a central area in the image of the moon contains the moon.

Abstract: An image capture device, having: a housing, a lens snout, a front microphone, a top microphone, and an audio processor. The housing has a top and front housing surface. The lens snout protrudes from the front housing surface. The front microphone mounted within or on the front housing surface and below the lens snout. The top microphone mounted within or on a top housing surface in a position biased toward the front housing surface. The audio processor comprises a memory that is configured to store instructions that when executed cause the audio processor to generate an output audio signal. The top microphone is located at a position to receive direct freestream air flow when the housing is positioned in a pitched forward orientation at a pitched forward angle relative to a vertical axis. The front microphone receives turbulent air flow from the lens snout when the housing is positioned in the pitched forward orientation.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure improve the functionality of electronic software and systems by enhancing users' experience of utilizing a camera of a client device. The technical problem of generating a video that has the starting point later in time than the starting time of the associated recording session is addressed by providing a real time video editing functionality. In some examples, a real time video editing functionality is in the form of a real time video editor provided by a messaging system for exchanging data over a network.

Abstract: An image capture device with beamforming for wind noise optimized microphone placements is described. The image capture device includes a front facing microphone configured to capture an audio signal. The front facing microphone co-located with at least one optical component. The image capture device further includes at least one non-front facing microphone configured to capture an audio signal. The image capture device further includes a processor configured to generate a forward facing beam using the audio signal captured by the front facing microphone and the audio signal captured by the at least one non-front facing microphone, generate an omni beam using the audio signal captured by the at least one non-front facing microphone, and output an audio signal based on the forward facing beam and the omni beam.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure include actions of receiving image data of an image capturing a scene, receiving data describing one or more entities determined from the scene, the one or more entities being determined from the scene, determining one or more actions based on the one or more entities, each action being provided at least partly based on search results from searching the one or more entities, and providing instructions to display an action interface comprising one or more action elements, each action element being to induce execution of a respective action, the action interface being displayed in a viewfinder.

Abstract: A video reproduction device includes a calibration image generator configured to generate calibration images to be displayed by a display and a display device; a receiver configured to receive, from an image capturing device, a captured image in which the calibration image displayed by the display and the calibration image displayed by the display device are captured or information generated on the basis of the captured image; a corrected data calculator configured to calculate color-component-corrected data from a color component difference between the calibration image displayed by the display and the calibration image displayed by the display device; and a second video signal output configured to perform color correction on a video signal representing the same video as the video signal that is output to the display according to the corrected data obtained by the corrected data calculator and output a color-corrected video signal to the display device.

Abstract: A method includes displaying a user interface on a display of a client device. The user interface includes a virtual keyboard including characters arranged in rows and columns. The method also includes fixing a focus of a cursor displayed in the user interface to a first row or a first column in the virtual keyboard, responsive to receiving a first request to move the cursor in a first direction in the virtual keyboard, wrapping the one of the characters around the row or the column to a last row or a last column of the virtual keyboard to present another of the characters within the focus of the cursor, and responsive to receiving a second request to move the cursor in the virtual keyboard in a second direction, moving the focus of the cursor to a list of word suggestions.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for controlling imaging operations in electronic image capture devices are disclosed. In some aspects, a device includes processor coupled to a camera module, a user input surface, and a memory. The processor can be configured to receive, from the user input surface, a continuous user input. The continuous user input can include, at least, a first portion and a second portion. The processor can be further configured to control a first imaging operation based on a first input type received during the first portion and control a second imaging operation based on a second input type received during the second portion. The first input type can include movement of an input element relative to the user input surface, for example, and the second imaging operation can be different than the first imaging operation.

Abstract: An eyewear device automatically provides an indication of photo capture by, substantially simultaneously with the capturing of a photo by a camera incorporated in the eyewear device, momentarily changing an optical characteristic of a pair of lenses forming part of the eyewear device. The photo capture indication can be by momentarily decreasing transparency of the pair of lenses such as more or less to mimic the visual effect observed in the viewfinder of an SLR camera during image capture.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for automatically adjusting exposure to maintain color fidelity where a point source puts a small cluster of pixels in saturation. An exposure level is iteratively reduced until pixels corresponding only one color in a Bayer filter remain above a threshold while all other colors are at or below the threshold. The cluster of pixels is isolated for analysis such that only neighboring pixels are considered while reducing the exposure.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for automatically translating characters in an image. In the system for automatically translating characters in an image, a processor determines, after a translation request is input, whether a signal input through an input and output interface is a character region selection signal or an autofocus request signal by analyzing the input signal, acquires a translation target region on the basis of a determination result, recognizes characters in the acquired translation target region, and then translates the recognized characters.

Abstract: One embodiment can include a system for providing an image-capturing recommendation. During operation the system receives, from a mobile computing device, one or more images. The one or more images are captured by one or more cameras associated with the mobile computing device. The system analyzes the received images to obtain image-capturing conditions for capturing images of a target within a physical space; determines, based on the obtained image-capturing conditions and a predetermined image-quality requirement, one or more image-capturing settings; and recommends the determined one or more image-capturing settings to a user.

Abstract: An encrypted photographing method based on fingerprint recognition, and a system thereof are disclosed. The method may include: when detecting starting an encrypted photographing mode, obtaining an unlocking fingerprint for starting the encrypted photographing mode; when detecting a photographing instruction, generating an original photo and generating a key pair based on the unlocking fingerprint wherein the key pair may include an encryption key and a decryption key; encrypting the original photo according to the encryption key so as to generate an encrypted photo; and generating a corresponding system directory according to the decryption key, and saving the encrypted photo to the generated system directory. The present disclosure improves the security of a photo, and avoids leaking the content of an encrypted photo.

Abstract: There is provided a camera apparatus, including circuitry configured to: output a first image signal for displaying a first image, output a second image signal for displaying a second image. The second image signal is an image signal transmitted as a return signal. Further, the second image is an image that includes one of a location of a focus adjustment in the first image and an enlarged image corresponding to a part of the first image.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first operation member, a second operation member different from the first operation member, a specific operation unit, and a control unit. Where the electronic apparatus is in a first operation mode and in response to the first operation member being operated, the control unit performs control to execute a specific function different from a switching function of switching a lock setting state of an operation on the specific operation unit. Where the electronic apparatus is in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode and in response to the first operation member being operated, the control unit performs control to execute the switching function. The first operation member is an operation member located on a surface lower in height in a direction perpendicular to an operation surface than a surface on which the second operation member is located.

Abstract: A method includes displaying an image on a first area of a touch-sensitive electronic display and receiving touch input on a second area of the display, comprising the first area. A gesture type is detected from the touch input by detecting a larger component of motion of the touch input along one of first and second axes of the display than along the other of the axes. Detecting a second gesture type comprises detecting a larger component of motion of the touch input along the other of the axes than along the one of the axes. If the gesture type is the first gesture type, a display characteristic of the image is adjusted, during displaying the image. If the gesture type is the second gesture type, the display ceases to display the image and displays a further image. A computing system is provided.

Abstract: A detection apparatus has a detector for detecting, on the basis of an object area that is an area corresponding to an object in an image, an effective focus area from two or more focus areas set to the image.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a camera which generates an exposure information image signal is provided. The camera may include an image sensor, a storage medium, and a processing component. The image sensor may be for creating an initial image signal. The storage medium may have gamma correction information stored therein. The processing component may be configured to at least receive the initial image signal, receive the gamma correction information, and generate an exposure information signal based at least in part on the initial image signal and the gamma correction information, where when the exposure information signal is displayed on a display device, the display device shows relative exposure values of portions of the initial image as modified by the gamma correction information.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for dynamically adjusting queries based on data protection configurations. In one example, a request for data is received from an application. The data is indexed in at least one of a first index database, a second index database and a third index database. A first key notification indicating a protection status of a personal device is received. A query is sent to each of the first index database, the second index database and the third index database for the requested data based on the protection status of the personal device. The requested data is loaded into the application. A second key notification indicating a change in the protection status of the personal device is received. At least some of the loaded data is removed from the application based on the change in the protection status of the personal device.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein disclose methods and systems for providing selective data access to representatives. In some embodiments, the system can monitor a call between a user and a representative regarding a subject matter. The user can have an associated profile with data, and the data can be locked such that the representative cannot access the data. During the conversation between the representative and the user, the system can continuously convert both parties' speech into text. The system can determine an intent of the call based on the text and unlock a portion of the data about the user based on the determined intent of the call. Only the unlocked portion of the data is displayed to the representative.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device for selectively generating video using image data acquired at a frame rate changed according to the distance between a subject and a reference region; and an operation method. The electronic device includes a camera, memory, display and processor, which may be configured to acquire, at a first frame rate, a plurality of first images including an object of interest, identify the distance between a reference region, by using at least some first images of the plurality of first images; obtain, at a second frame rate higher than the first frame rate, a plurality of second images including the object of interest, based on the distance satisfying a first designated condition; identify whether the position of the object of interest at least temporarily belongs to the reference region, and generate video corresponding to the second frame rate for the object of interest.

Abstract: There is provided an exposure setting apparatus. A display control unit performs control so that a coordinate system region which expresses a coordinate system including a first axis corresponding to an aperture value and a second axis corresponding to a shutter speed is displayed in a display unit. The display control unit performs control to add, to the coordinate system region, a visual gradation in which a tone value changes in the coordinate system region in a direction from a side where the aperture value is low and the shutter speed is slow to a side where the aperture value is high and the shutter speed is fast.

Abstract: A system and method include acquisition of a plurality of sets of images which meet acceptance criteria of an imaging task, each set of images acquired using a respective instance of a type of imaging component, acquisition of a test image using a test instance of the type of imaging component, presentation of a plurality of groups of images, each of the groups of images including the test image and a respective one or more images of the plurality of sets of images, reception, for each group of images, of an indication from an observer of a ranking of the test image of the group with respect to the respective one or more images of the group, and determination of a quality of the test instance of the type of imaging component based on the indications.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and computer program products are presented for dynamic feature and performance testing and adjustment. An audit module is configured to dynamically test a plurality of image capture settings for a camera of a mobile device of an end user in an executable mobile application executing on the mobile device. A feature module is configured to select one of a plurality of image capture settings for a camera of a mobile device based on a dynamic test. An adjustment module is configured to dynamically configure, during runtime of an executable mobile application on a plurality of different mobile devices of different end users, the different mobile devices to use a selected one of a plurality of image capture settings.

Abstract: An image capturing method includes: displaying an image capturing preview interface of an image capturing program, the image capturing preview interface displaying a preview image; identifying an image capturing scene of the preview image by calling a machine learning model; and activating a moon image capturing mode in the image capturing program when the image capturing scene is a moon image capturing scene, the moon image capturing mode being an image capturing mode configured to capture image of the moon in a night sky.

Abstract: A headset for use in displaying a virtual image of a building information model (BIM) in relation to a site coordinate system of a construction site. The headset comprises an article of headwear having one or more position-tracking sensors mounted thereon, augmented reality glasses incorporating at least one display, a display position tracking device for tracking movement of the display relative to at least one of the user's eyes and an electronic control system.

Abstract: A display control apparatus to display a display object on a display unit includes a display control unit to perform control. In a case where a predetermined operation is started while the display object is displayed on the display unit at a first magnification, the display control unit performs control to provide a display indicating an enlargement area of the display object based on the information about the enlargement position stored in the storage unit without changing a display magnification of the display object and then provide an enlarged display of the enlargement area of the display object based on the information about the enlargement position stored in the storage unit, even without the predetermined operation being newly started. The enlarged display is enlarged at more than the first magnification.

Abstract: An image processing device includes a buffer memory configured to temporarily store image data, setting circuit for setting a first data rate at which the image data is transferred to a recording memory, and adjusting circuit for adjusting a data rate by causing a portion of image data read from the image sensor to be temporarily stored in the buffer memory when a second data rate exceeds the first data rate, and causing the temporarily stored portion of the image data to be output from the buffer memory when the second data rate is lower than the first data rate, the portion of the image data corresponding to an amount by which the second data rate exceeds the first data rate.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosure relate to an electronic device and an image capturing method thereof. The electronic device may include a plurality of cameras including a first camera and a second camera, a memory, and a processor. The processor is configured to perform high-speed shooting for image capture by changing a shooting speed of the first camera to a second frame rate greater than a first frame rate, in accordance with a change in information of at least one object in images captured using the second camera.

Abstract: A portable terminal includes a display module including a main display part and a sub-display part adjacent to the main display part and a control module which controls a main image displayed on the main display part and icon groups displayed on the sub-display part. When a first icon group among the icon groups is in an active state in which the first icon group is displayed through the sub-display part, a second icon group among the icon groups is controlled to be in an inactive state in which the second icon is not displayed through the main display part and the sub-display part. When an external input is detected on the sub-display part, the second icon group is controlled to be in an active state in which the second icon group is displayed through the sub-display part.

Abstract: A communication control unit of an interchangeable lens transmits information regarding distance information corresponding to the focus lens position to a camera main body to which the interchangeable lens unit is attached. The camera main body include a display unit, and perform display at the display unit based on the information received from the interchangeable lens.

Abstract: An image capture device may capture visual content during a capture duration. The context of capture of the visual content by the image capture device may be assessed and used to determine values of stabilization parameters for the visual content.

Abstract: There is provided an exposure setting apparatus. A display control unit performs control to display a coordinate system region, a first indicator, and a second indicator on a display unit. The coordinate system region represents a coordinate system that includes a first axis corresponding to a first exposure control parameter and a second axis corresponding to a second exposure control parameter. The first indicator indicates positions, in the coordinate system region, of a plurality of combinations of a value of the first exposure control parameter and a value of the second exposure control parameter that correspond to a predetermined exposure. The second indicator indicates a position, in the coordinate system region, of a combination of the setting value of the first exposure control parameter and the setting value of the second exposure control parameter.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a receiving unit configured to receive a touch operation on a display surface; and a display control unit configured to perform control so that a list screen of items corresponding to contents stored in a storage is displayed, wherein, in a case where a first touch operation is performed for an item corresponding to a VR content, the display control unit performs control so that the VR content is displayed in a first display mode, in which a display magnification is a first magnification, and in a case where a second touch operation is performed for an item corresponding to a VR content, the display control unit performs control so that the VR content is displayed on the display surface in a second display mode, in which the display magnification is a second magnification which is lower than the first magnification.

Abstract: Systems and methods for collecting multiple forms of digital content using a single landing screen may include (1) receiving, via a social media application installed on a user device, user input that triggers a composition creation process, (2) providing, via a display element of the user device, a composition landing screen with multiple landing spaces (e.g., a media space, a text space, and a metadata space), (3) receiving, from the composition landing screen, user content submitted to one or more of the landing spaces, and (4) creating a social media composition based at least in part on the user content received from the composition landing screen. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of processing an image using an electronic device is provided. The method includes displaying at least part of a first image which is obtained through a first image sensor and at least part of a second image which is obtained through a second image sensor through a display unit which is functionally connected to the electronic device, storing the at least part of the first image, storing the at least part of the second image in response to a detecting of a signal, and storing the at least part of the first image and the at least part of the second image to be simultaneously replayed as at least one image.

Abstract: An image capture device may include one or more optical elements. One or more lens covers may be used to cover the optical element(s). Usage of the lens cover(s) with respect to the optical element(s) may be determined. The operation of the image capture device may be changed based on whether the lens cover(s) are on or off the optical element(s).

Abstract: An image capture device may buffer video footage in a memory buffer before a command to record video is received. The image capture device may present a progression of color along a path to reflect the amount of buffered video footage. When the command to record the video is received, the video may be generated to include both buffered video footage and the video footage captured after the command.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a receiver that receives image data of an image taken with a camera by wireless communication, a touchscreen that displays a camera image of the camera, and a controller that, when the touchscreen is tapped, gives the camera instructions on a capturing direction so that a tapped position of the image displayed on the touchscreen moves to the center of the touchscreen, and displays on the camera image an operation image for receiving an operation to instruct the capturing direction of the camera.

Abstract: A virtual reality device with iris acquisition function, includes a housing having an accommodating space, an observing lens embedded in the housing, a display screen accommodated in the housing and arranged opposite to the observing lens, and at least one iris camera accommodated in the housing. The virtual reality device further includes at least one infrared source accommodated in the housing, the infrared source is arranged on a focal plane of the observing lens and light emitted from the infrared source passes through the observing lens to an iris of a human eye. The iris camera is configured to acquire an iris image of a human eye through the observing lens and the iris camera is arranged at a position which will not interfere a line of sight of the human eye on the infrared source and the display screen.

Abstract: In a case where a user sets an imaging condition setting rule based on a setting menu (M), a setting item of the imaging condition setting rule is selected from among a plurality of setting items. In a case where the setting item of the imaging condition setting rule is selected, a selection candidate list of an imaging condition setting rule having selection candidates “ALL FIRST-WIN”, “ALL LATE-WIN”, and “MIXED” is displayed. In a case where “ALL FIRST-WIN” is selected, a first-win processing unit is executed in all combinations of two setting items. In a case where “ALL LATE-WIN” is selected, a late-win processing unit is executed in all combinations of two setting items. Then, in a case where “MIXED” is selected, a mixed state is brought in which a combination, in which the first-win processing unit is executed, and a combination, in which the late-win processing unit is executed, are mixed.

Abstract: A captured image displaying device generates a video signal for causing a thumbnail image of a video taken by an imaging device to be displayed on a map. A synthesis unit generates a video signal for synthesizing and displaying a thumbnail image of a video of an imaging device in an image display area provided in association with an imaging position of the imaging device on a map. When there are imaging positions of a plurality of imaging devices in the image display area, the synthesis unit generates a video signal that causes thumbnail images of videos of the plurality of imaging devices to be switched and displayed in the image display area in a predetermined sequence, or generates a video signal that splits the image display area and causes the thumbnail images of the videos of the plurality of imaging devices to be displayed in split areas.