Abstract: The invention relates to a method for storing real data of a real body contour (11) of a body (8). The method comprises the method steps: creating a model surface grid (6) with multiple grid points (7), said model surface grid (6) representing a model body contour (5); manufacturing the body (8) based on the model body contour (5) of the CAD data; determining real data of the manufactured body (8); creating a memory surface grid (15) of the real body contour (11) by means of the computer (3); storing the memory surface grid (15) on a data carrier (19) for further processing of the data.

Abstract: A method for identifying pitch error and yaw error of a numerically-controlled (NC) machine tool, including: acquiring a Cartesian coordinate system of a target machine tool; setting each axis of the Cartesian coordinate system as movement axis, where each movement axis has three measurement trajectories, and the three measurement trajectories are mutually parallel to the corresponding axis, and not on the same plane; selecting an axis as the movement axis; and obtaining positioning error data between an actual operation measurement point and an ideal operation measurement point of the target machine tool when the target machine tool moves along the three measurement trajectories corresponding to the movement axis; and according to spatial angle geometric relationship and the positioning error data, obtaining a pitch error angle and a yaw error angle of the target machine tool.

Abstract: A multi-modal heart diagnostic system is provided. The diagnostic system can monitor heart activity and assists a user or operator in performing echocardiography. The system can include a positioning device that is placed on a patient's chest. The positioning device can incorporate several multi-modal sensors. The multi-modal sensors can measure different parameters associated with an assessment of heart activity. The multi-modal sensors can also be used to provide information that can assist an operator in positioning the probe within the positioning device to capture an echocardiogram.

Abstract: In some examples, a system and method for pairing a payment object reader with a point-of-sale (POS) terminal is described herein. The method includes determining, by a wireless transceiver, a first value of signal strength corresponding to a current position of the payment object reader and a second value of signal strength corresponding to a new position of the payment object reader. The POS terminal then identifies the first wireless device as an intended candidate for pairing with the second wireless device based on variation in signal strength from the first value of signal strength to the second value of signal strength. Accordingly, the POS terminal establishes a wireless communication channel between the POS terminal and the payment object reader device for exchange of information. Once paired, the payment object reader allows the POS terminal to accept payments from a customer.

Abstract: A LIDAR system includes a laser source configured to emit an optical beam; a detector module configured to receive and analyze the reflected optical signals; a scanning module having one or more scanning elements configured to control the direction of the optical beam with an acousto-optic deflector (AOD), wherein the AOD includes: an optical element having a surface with one or more steps formed thereon; a conductive layer formed on the surface with the steps; one or more crystals secured to each step; and electrodes positioned on each surface of each crystal.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present application relates to the field of radar technology, and discloses a method and a device for adjusting parameters of LiDAR, and a LiDAR. The method includes: acquiring 3D environment information around the LiDAR; identifying a scenario type where the LiDAR is positioned and a drivable area based on the 3D environment information; determining a parameter adjusting strategy of the LiDAR based on the scenario type and the drivable area; and adjusting current operating parameters of the LiDAR based on the parameter adjusting strategy.

Abstract: A method creates a measurement plan of a dimensional measuring apparatus or controls a measurement of the dimensional measuring apparatus. The method includes receiving setting parameters defining a measurement or control command of multiple measurement or control commands of the dimensional measuring apparatus. The method includes evaluating the setting parameters based on at least one of a statistical evaluation and an evaluation using machine-assisted learning. The method includes determining a presetting that assigns at least one setting parameter of the evaluated setting parameters to the measurement or control command. The method includes outputting a setting parameter proposal based on the determined presetting in response to receiving an input command for selecting the measurement or control command.

Abstract: In an example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a system comprising a camera, a plurality of displays and a processor. The processor receives a series of images, from the camera, corresponding to a physical environment, wherein the series of images include the plurality of displays. The processor identifies a fiducial mark within the series of images corresponding to a display. The processor determines a three-dimensional space based on a camera position based on the series of images. The processor determines a location within the three-dimensional space corresponding to the one of the plurality of displays. The processor creates a geospatial relationship between the location and the camera within the three-dimensional space. The processor correlates the geospatial relationship to a display configuration screen. The processor creates a pointing device path in the display configuration screen corresponding to the geospatial relationship.

Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of acoustic positioning, and discloses an acoustic positioning system and method for a smartphone and a wearable device, and a terminal. A ranging signal is transmitted by virtue of a base station network, and specific space signals of which the frequencies are 12 kHz to 21 kHz are designed; the ranging signal is received and decoded by virtue of a user terminal, distances from base stations to the user terminal are estimated according to the first arrival signals, and the position of a user is estimated according to a plurality of distances measured on the position of the user. The present disclosure provides the acoustic positioning system (APS) for the smartphone and the wearable device, which is a technology for precise ranging based on acoustic waves.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include determining, by at least one physical processor of a haptic device, driving signal data. The haptic device comprises a first haptic actuator exhibiting a first frequency response characteristic, and a second haptic actuator exhibiting a second frequency response characteristic different from the first frequency response characteristic. The processor may also generate first and second driving signals by applying first and second pre-processing functions to the driving signal data, respectively. The second pre-processing function is different from the first pre-processing function and the second driving signal is different from the first driving signal. The processor may also drive the first and second haptic actuators by supplying the first and second driving signals to the first and second haptic actuators, respectively. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A construction machine, in particular in the form of a crane such as a revolving tower crane, having a control apparatus for controlling at least one piece of work equipment of the construction machine using a structure data model that includes digital information on a structure to be erected and/or to be worked. A method of controlling such a construction machine with the aid of digital data from such a structure data model. The construction machine has a data exchange module connectable to the master construction site computer for the exchange of digital data with a master construction site computer, with the data exchange module having reading and/or writing means for reading and/or writing access to the master construction site computer. The construction machine carries out at least individual work steps such as the traveling of a construction element in automated manner using digital data from the master construction site computer.

Abstract: A method for processing positioning data of a mobile device is provided, comprising: acquiring a first original point set and a target point set by measuring an object surface with the mobile device; extracting feature points from the first original point set to obtain an original key point set; extracting feature points from the target point set to obtain a target key point set; performing a first registration operation on the original key point set and the target key point set to obtain a first model transformation parameter; transforming the first original point set by the first model transformation parameter to obtain a second original point set; performing a second registration operation on the second original point set and the target point set to obtain a second model transformation parameter; and acquiring third model transformation parameter based on the first model transformation parameter and the second model transformation parameter.

Abstract: A numerical control apparatus of a machine tool that performs tapping, includes a numerical control, an acceleration learning block, an acceleration/deceleration processing unit that applies an acceleration/deceleration process to the command acceleration and the position command value to calculate a post-acceleration/deceleration position command value, a position control unit that calculates a speed command value based on the post-acceleration/deceleration position command value, a speed/torque control unit that calculates a motor torque command value from the speed command value, and a current control unit that calculates a motor current value of a spindle motor from the motor torque command value. The acceleration learning block outputs, as the command acceleration A, an initial command acceleration A[0] which is smaller than the calculated command acceleration, in accordance with a state quantity of the spindle motor, to the acceleration/deceleration processing unit.

Abstract: A computing system may receive sensor data from one or more sensors coupled to a user. Based on this sensor data, the computing system may generate an upper body pose that corresponds to a first portion of a body of the user, which may comprise a head and an arm of the user. The computing system may process the upper body pose of the user using a machine learning model to generate a lower body pose that corresponds to a second portion of the body of the user, which may comprise a leg of the user. The computing system may generate a full body pose of the user based on the upper body pose and the lower body pose.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a three-dimensional object segmentation method and device, and medium, and relates to the field of computer vision (CV) technologies of an artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The method includes obtaining, by a device, a point cloud of a three-dimensional object. The device includes a memory storing instructions and a processor in communication with the memory. The method includes determining, by the device, three scaling directions of the point cloud; scaling, by the device, positions of points in the point cloud along the three scaling directions to obtain a scaled point cloud, so that the scaled point cloud has the same scale in the three scaling directions; and segmenting, by the device, the three-dimensional object based on the scaled point cloud to obtain a segmentation result.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include determining, by at least one physical processor of a haptic device, driving signal data. The haptic device comprises a first haptic actuator exhibiting a first frequency response characteristic, and a second haptic actuator exhibiting a second frequency response characteristic different from the first frequency response characteristic. The processor may also generate first and second driving signals by applying first and second pre-processing functions to the driving signal data, respectively. The second pre-processing function is different from the first pre-processing function and the second driving signal is different from the first driving signal. The processor may also drive the first and second haptic actuators by supplying the first and second driving signals to the first and second haptic actuators, respectively. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: In example embodiments, techniques are provided for integrating pieces of heavy equipment into a virtual construction modeling workflow by including representations of the pieces of the heavy equipment in a 3D environment of a virtual construction model, evaluating capabilities and clashes in the context of the 3D environment, and adding descriptions of the pieces of heavy equipment and operational details to work packages. Each piece of heavy equipment is associated with a unique ID, an effective range (e.g., lifting radius) and other parameters. Using a client the user links the piece of heavy equipment to one or more work packages by associating its unique ID with the work package. The work package is associated with a physical extent in the virtual construction model which falls within the effective range of the equipment. Operational details (e.g., scheduling, cost, usage rates, maintenance, etc.) are defined in connection with the work package.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes: a coordinate value acquisition unit acquiring first coordinate values serving as position information of a moving target; an image capturing unit capturing an image of the target; a direction and distance calculation unit calculating a direction of an optical axis that connects the target and the image capturing unit and a distance between the target and the image capturing unit on the optical axis based on the first coordinate values and second coordinate values serving as position information of the image capturing unit; an attitude control unit controlling an attitude of the image capturing unit based on the calculated direction of the optical axis; and an imaging magnification setting unit setting an imaging magnification of the target in the image capturing unit based on the calculated distance, wherein the image of the target is captured while changing the imaging magnification and the attitude.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to, based at least in part on (i) first audio content from a first communication device of a first user, the first user in telecommunication with a second user via a second communication device; and (ii) first-user orientation information indicative of one or more of the orientation and location of the first user relative to a predetermined reference point; provide for presentation of the first audio content at the second communication device in a first presentation mode when the first-user orientation information is indicative of a first condition and in a second presentation mode, different to the first, when the first-user orientation information is indicative of a second condition different to the first condition, the first and second presentation modes providing for different presentation of the first audio content.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting data from a 2D floor plan and retaining it in a building information model are disclosed. The system may include at least one processor configured to perform operations that may include accessing a 2D floor plan demarcating a plurality of rooms. Operations may include identifying, using a machine learning model, wall boundaries of the plurality of rooms. Operations may include storing the identified wall boundaries in a retention data structure. Operations may include generating a building information model, wherein the building information model includes the identified wall boundaries. Operations may include displaying, at an interface, a comparison of at least a portion of the 2D floor plan and the building information model. Operations may include receiving, from the interface, input based on the comparison. Operations may include updating the retention data structure based on the input.

Abstract: A method whereby signals that are output by replacement SPNDs are converted into equivalent signals that would have been detected by legacy SPNDs for input to the legacy software. The replacement SPNDs have a different geometry than the legacy SPNDs and also have a different neutron sensitivity than the legacy SPNDs. The replacement SPNDs are subjected to a neutron flux in a core of a reactor and responsively output a set of signals. The set of signals and the geometry of the replacement SPNDs are employed to create a characterization of the neutron flux in the form of a curve that represents flux as a function of location along the core of the reactor. The legacy geometry of the legacy SPNDs is then employed to find the values on the curve that correspond with the positions where the legacy SPNDs had been located to create inputs for the legacy software.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a lidar system includes a light source configured to emit pulses of light and a scanner configured to scan at least a portion of the emitted pulses of light along a scan pattern contained within an adjustable field of regard. The scanner includes a first scanning mirror configured to scan the portion of the emitted pulses of light substantially parallel to a first scan axis to produce multiple scan lines of the scan pattern, where each scan line is oriented substantially parallel to the first scan axis. The scanner also includes a second scanning mirror configured to distribute the scan lines along a second scan axis that is substantially orthogonal to the first scan axis, where the scan lines are distributed within the adjustable field of regard according to an adjustable second-axis scan profile.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides computing device implemented methods, computing device readable media, and systems for motion compensation in a three dimensional scan. Motion compensation can include receiving three-dimensional (3D) scans of a dentition, estimating a motion trajectory from one scan to another, and calculating a corrected scan by compensating for the motion trajectory. Estimating the motion trajectory can include one or more of: registering a scan to another scan and determining whether an amount of movement between the scans is within a registration threshold; determining an optical flow based on local motion between consecutive two-dimensional (2D) images taken during the scan, estimating and improving a motion trajectory of a point in the scan using the optical flow; and estimating an amount of motion of a 3D scanner during the scan as a rigid body transformation based on input from a position tracking device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a code point-driven three-dimensional (3D) point cloud deformation method. In the method, movable code points and fixed code points are respectively pasted on a moving structure and a static structure. Reference poses of the movable code points and fixed code points are obtained by a dual-camera measurement system, and a 3D point cloud reference model containing the moving structure and the static structure is obtained by 3D laser scanning. A transformation matrix of each code point is calculated, and a real-time point cloud model is established based on the transformation matrix to complete the real-time and dynamic measurement of the moving structure.

Abstract: An image capturing method and an image capturing apparatus are provided. An inspection region image of an inspection region is captured by a first image capturing device at a first time point. A control signal is received at a second time point after the first time point. A relative translation relationship and/or a relative rotation relationship of the first image capturing device at the first time point and a second image capturing device at a second time point are calculated. A first three-dimensional coordinate value of the local region relative to the first image capturing device is calculated and the first three-dimensional coordinate value is transformed to a second three-dimensional coordinate value relative to the second image capturing device according to the relative translation relationship and the relative rotation relationship. The second image capturing device is driven to rotate. A local region image of the local region is captured.

Abstract: In a measurement unit, a primary acceleration sensor is fixed at the center of gravity of a flying object or at a position within a certain error range from the center of gravity. A secondary acceleration sensor is fixed inside the flying object so as to be spaced from the center of gravity of the flying object. In a measurement apparatus, an acquirer acquires a primary acceleration measured by the primary acceleration sensor during flight of the flying object and a secondary acceleration measured by the secondary acceleration sensor during the flight of the flying object. An estimator estimates a spin rate per unit time of the flying object from the acquired primary acceleration and the acquired secondary acceleration using maximum likelihood estimation.

Abstract: A numerical control device for a machine tool controls a machine tool having a main spindle for attaching a tool, a table holding a workpiece and a jig, three translational axes, and one or more rotation axis. The numerical control device includes an axis-dependent deformation error estimation unit, an input unit, a gravitational deformation estimation unit, a correction value calculation unit, and an addition unit. The correction value calculation unit calculates a correction value of the translational axes and/or the rotation axis with respect to an error of a position and/or a posture of the tool with respect to the workpiece, based on an estimated value of an axis-dependent deformation error, an estimated value of a gravitational deformation error, and command values. The addition unit adds the correction values to the command values.

Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing error from noisy data received from a high frequency sensor by fusing received input with data received from a low frequency sensor by collecting a first set of dynamic inputs from the high frequency sensor, collecting a correction input point from the low frequency sensor, and adjusting a propagation path of a second set of dynamic inputs from the high frequency sensor based on the correction input point either by full translation to the correction input point or dampened approach towards the correction input point.

Abstract: A method for controlling an optical substance detection device, wherein the optical substance detection device includes a light sensing device, includes: when it is detected that the optical substance detection device is subjected to an impact, acquiring an impact force and an impact direction when the optical substance detection device is subjected to the impact; calculating a light sensing displacement deviation value according to a predetermined data model and in combination with the impact force and the impact direction; and performing light sensing correction according to the light sensing displacement deviation value.

Abstract: The present application provides a method and apparatus for pose planar constraining on the basis of planar feature extraction, wherein the method includes: inputting the acquired RGB color image and point cloud image into spatial transformation network to obtain two-dimensional and three-dimensional affine transformation matrixes; extracting the planar features of the transformed two-dimensional affine transformation matrix and three-dimensional affine transformation matrix; inputting the acquired planar features into the decoder and obtain the pixel classification of the planar features; clustering the vectors corresponding to the planar pixels to obtain the segmentation result of the planar sample; using planar fitted by the segmentation result to make planar constraint to the pose calculated by vision algorithm.

Abstract: A multi-camera system for multidimensional video capture is particularly useful for recording the movements of swimmers. The system includes a self-propelled mobile frame that is of sufficient size to surround a swimmer while he or she swims. The frame carries a number of equipment pods. Each equipment pod houses cameras, typically a pair of stereocameras, and may house additional sensors as well. Propulsion pods connect the frame to a pair of tracks, one of which is on each side of the frame, and propel the frame along the tracks. The frame may also support one or more booms that carry equipment pods with cameras and allow the system to capture video from additional angles. The frame carries transmission hardware allowing it to communicate video and other data to external receivers and communication devices in real time or near real time, and to receive data from external devices.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide systems and methods for positioning a vehicle. The system includes a communication interface configured to receive a point cloud with respect to a scene captured by a sensor equipped on the vehicle. The system further includes a storage configured to store the point cloud and a high definition map. The system also includes a processor. The processor is configured to create a first 3-D representation of the point cloud and create a second 3-D representation of the high definition map with respect to the scene. The processor is further configured to determine pose information of the vehicle by comparing the first 3-D representation and the second 3-D representation. The processor determines a position of the vehicle based on the pose information.

Abstract: A method of calibrating an apparatus for pointing spatial coordinates, wherein said apparatus comprises a moveable hand-held probe, having a pointing tip for pointing at said spatial coordinates, and a portable base unit, wherein said portable base unit is provided with sensors for measuring, in a predefined three dimensional, 3D, working area surrounding said portable base unit, a relative position of said pointed spatial coordinates with respect to said portable base unit, wherein said method comprises the steps of determining an actual 3D working area for a particular measurement, wherein said actual 3D working area is a sub-area of said predefined 3D working area, calibrating said apparatus in said actual 3D working area.

Abstract: A inertial sensor includes a substrate, a fixed portion that is fixed to the substrate, a movable portion is connected to the fixed portion, and is displaceable in an X axis direction, and a movable electrode that is supported at the movable portion, and a frame part includes a first edge that is located on one side of the X axis direction, and is disposed along a Y axis direction, and a second edge that is located on the other side of the X axis direction, and is disposed along the Y axis direction. The fixed portion is disposed further toward the second edge than the first edge, and the substrate includes a first projection that overlaps the first edge, and is disposed to be separated from the first edge, and a second projection that overlaps the second edge, and is disposed to be separated from the second edge.

Abstract: A measurement system includes a measuring instrument having coordinate measurement capabilities, and a control device generating a command for controlling operation of the measuring instrument. The measuring instrument includes an NC controller executing an operation that is based on a command stored in a command storage that can be browsed by the measuring instrument, and writing a result of the executed operation to the command storage. The control device includes an NC driver writing the command to the command storage, and writing information contingent on the command and on the result of the operation by the measuring instrument to the command storage.

Abstract: A method and device for pointing at an object in a Virtual Reality (VR) scene, and a VR apparatus are provided. The method includes sensing a movement of a gamepad from a first position to a second position in a reality scene through an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) orientation sensor. The IMU orientation sensor is mounted in the gamepad, and the gamepad is configured to control an object in a VR scene. The method also includes generating a first position vector based on the movement; acquiring a first absolute position coordinate of the second position in the reality scene according to a position coordinate of a starting point in the reality scene and the first position vector; converting the first absolute position coordinate into a first virtual position coordinate in the VR scene; and pointing at a target object located at the first virtual position coordinate in the VR scene.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating a patch surface model of a geometric structure. The system includes a computer-based model construction system configured to be coupled to a device that includes at least one sensor configured to acquire a set of original location data points corresponding to respective locations on a surface of the geometric structure, the computer-based model construction system further configured to generate a reference surface based on the acquired original location data points, subdivide the reference surface into a plurality of triangles, project at least some of the original location data points onto a respective nearest point on the subdivided reference surface, compute a function that morphs the projected location data points towards the original location data points to generate a patch surface model, and determine a boundary for the patch surface model.

Abstract: A tangible object virtualization station including a base capable of stably resting on a surface and a head component unit connected to the base. The head component unit extends upwardly from the base. At an end of the head component opposite the base, the head component comprises a camera situated to capture a downward view of the surface proximate the base, a lighting array that directs light downward toward the surface proximate the base. The tangible object virtualization station further comprises a display interface included in the base. The display interface is configured to hold a display device in an upright position and connect the display device to the camera and the lighting array.

Abstract: An electromagnetic field quality assurance system employing an electromagnetic field generator (10) for emitting an electromagnetic field (12), and one or more quality assurance electromagnetic sensors (11, 21, 31, 41, 50) for sensing the emission of the electromagnetic field (12). The system further employs a quality assurance controller (74) for assessing a tracking quality of the electromagnetic field (12) derived from a monitoring of a sensed position of each quality assurance electromagnetic sensor (11, 21, 31, 41, 50) within a field-of-view of the electromagnetic field (12). The electromagnetic field generator (10), an ultrasound probe (20), an ultrasound stepper (30) and/or a patient table (40) may be equipped with the quality assurance electromagnetic sensor(s) (11, 21, 31, 41, 50).

Abstract: A tracking system is disclosed. The tracking system comprises a head-mounted display (HMD) worn on a head of a user and configured to virtualize a body movement of the user in a virtual environment; and a plurality of sensors worn on feet of the user configured to determine body information of the user according to the body movement of the user, and transmit the determined body information to the HMD; wherein the HMD virtualizes the body movement of the user according to the determined body information; wherein the body information is related to a plurality of mutual relationships between the plurality of sensors and the HMD.

Abstract: A coordinate measuring machine comprising a movable part, a drive and drive controller, and a position measuring system for measuring position values of the movable part. Intended values produced by the drive controller are supplied to a computational model (MOD) of a computational device. The intended values respectively predetermine an intended state of the drive. Position deviations (?s) are formed between the measured position values (s) and position estimates of the computational model (MOD). The position estimates are produced by the computational model (MOD) for a predetermined location at the movable part. Acceleration values are measured by an acceleration sensor arranged at a location at the movable part. Acceleration deviations (?a) are formed between the measured acceleration values (a) and acceleration estimates of the computational model (MOD).

Abstract: A CMM has a measuring head for recording measurement values associated with an object having a plurality of geometric elements. Defined geometric elements are selected from the plurality of geometric elements and test features relating to the defined geometric elements are determined depending on demand data provided for the geometric elements. Initially, a first measurement sequence including first control commands for controlling the measuring head are determined depending on the test features. The first measurement sequence is modified before the individual measurement values are recorded in order to obtain a second measurement sequence with second control commands, which differ from the first control commands.

Abstract: A teaching device capable of teaching not only movement work but also more detailed working content. The teaching device is provided with input section for inputting work information such as work of pinching workpieces which is carried out by a robot arm at a working position. When carrying out motion capture by moving jig (an object which mimics the robot arm) which is provided with marker section, a user manipulate input section at an appropriate timing to input the working content to be performed by the robot arm as work information, and thus it is possible to set fine working content of the robot arm in teaching device. Accordingly, teaching device is capable of linking positional information of jig and the like and work information generating control information for controlling the robot arm.

Abstract: An input device, such as a hand-held, wireless stylus, can be used to measure coordinates of a three-dimensional object. Position data can be calculated based on, for example, acceleration, orientation, and static parameters of a stylus. As the stylus contacts contours of the object, the position data of the stylus can allow mapping of the object as well as digital rendering thereof. The stylus can also be used to virtually create three-dimensional illustrations.

Abstract: A inertial sensor includes a substrate, a fixed portion that is fixed to the substrate, a movable portion is connected to the fixed portion, and is displaceable in an X axis direction, and a movable electrode that is supported at the movable portion, and a frame part includes a first edge that is located on one side of the X axis direction, and is disposed along a Y axis direction, and a second edge that is located on the other side of the X axis direction, and is disposed along the Y axis direction. The fixed portion is disposed further toward the second edge than the first edge, and the substrate includes a first projection that overlaps the first edge, and is disposed to be separated from the first edge, and a second projection that overlaps the second edge, and is disposed to be separated from the second edge.

Abstract: A non-transitory processor-readable medium includes code to cause a processor to receive aerial data having a plurality of points arranged in a pattern. An indication associated with each point is provided as an input to a machine learning model to classify each point into a category from a plurality of categories. For each point, a set of points (1) adjacent to that point and (2) having a common category is identified to define a shape from a plurality of shapes. A polyline boundary of each shape is defined by analyzing with respect to a criterion, a position of each point associated with a border of that shape relative to at least one other point. A layer for each category including each shape associated with that category is defined and a computer-aided design file is generated using the polyline boundary of each shape and the layer for each category.

Abstract: A method for controlling a boom of a crane includes saving, in a memory, data representing a maximum horizontal working distance for a load on a hook of a boom, saving, in the memory, boom data representing the position of the boom, calculating a minimum vector between the position of the hook and the maximum horizontal working distance, and controlling, by the computing device, movement of the boom to prevent the vector from reaching a zero magnitude.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for calibrating at least one 2D X-ray image of an object to be imaged, which is recorded by an X-ray device in that X-rays produced by an X-ray source radiate through the object and are recorded by an X-ray detector. An already existing 3D model of a structure of the object is compared to the 2D X-ray image, wherein an actual image positional relationship of the X-ray source and the X-ray detector relative to the object, and/or relative to one another, is determined for the 2D X-ray image.

Abstract: To derive three dimensional (3D) position and orientation of a 3-axis (or more) magnetometer/accelerometer device (such as may be implemented in VR or AR headset or computer game controller) without line of sight constraints, a spinning magnetic field is used to discriminate and remove the external (Earth's) magnetic field from the spinning magnetic field. This reduces the problem to finding the distance to the source of the magnetic field using a calibration table (or formula), finding two angles describing the deviation of the magnetic sensor from the axis of rotation of the spinning magnetic field and the phase around this axis, and from these values deriving the orientation of the sensor.

Abstract: A body device of a gaming system includes a controller communication unit that acquires operation data including at least acceleration data from each of a plurality of controllers including acceleration sensors and a CPU that determines that a swing input has been performed on the basis of the acceleration data, for each of the controllers, and executes gaming processing on the basis of swing input determination. When it is determined that the swing input has been performed for one of the controllers and the other controller is in a swing state, the CPU determines that the swing input has been performed for the other controller at the same time as one controller and executes simultaneous swing gaming processing.