Abstract: A panoramic imaging system is constructed to acquire panoramic images of a very large field of view. The field of view ranges from being nearly hemispherical, to being omni directional with some parts occluded. The panoramic imaging system is comprised of multiple imaging sensors, each imaging different parts of the field of view. The panoramic image is constructed by mosaicing the images taken by different sensors that share a common viewpoint. The resolution across the entire panoramic image is substantially the same. Specific embodiments of the camera provide specific combinations of features, such as different visual fields.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dating service which allows potential dates to observe the users of the system in their automobiles. The preview of the person allows them to decide if they are compatible in age, attractiveness, and economic level. The potential date could then call a telephone service to hear a brief message about the person's interests and information, after entering in the automobile's license plate number. A voice message can then be left for the user of the system for anonymous contact.

Abstract: This invention involves the administration of the natural androgen metabolite 5-alpha-androst-1-en-3,17-dione(1-androstenedione) to produce an androgenic and anabolic response in humans. 1-Androstenedione behaves as a prohormone in vivo, and converts to the active hormone 17-beta-hydroxy-5-alpha-androst-1-en-3-one.

Abstract: A trap for insects, primarily the Japanese beetle, which is supported on the surface of a body of water by a floating support, the support having an aperture which holds an upright, elongated tube. A funnel is fitted into the top end of the tube, and a scent-based means for luring insects into the funnel is supported by the upwardly facing entrance opening of the funnel. The insects are attracted to the scent-based means and fall through the funnel, tube, and aperture, onto the surface of water below the trap. The trap may be held upright by a means, such as a pipe anchored to the ground, the trap being vertically slidingly coupled to the means for holding the trap upright.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of removing selected rows of corn out of a corn field which is particularly important for removing male rows of corn in a field of seed corn. The female seed corn rows are left undamaged, as a harvester passes over the top of the seed corn. Seed corn is grown with one or two rows of a male corn which pollinate three to five rows of the female seed corn. Once the pollination occurs, the male corn is unwanted and can cause contamination of the species of corn.

Abstract: The invention is a method of using computer vision to control systems consisting of a combination of holonomic and nonholonomic degrees of freedom such as a wheeled rover equipped with a robotic arm, a forklift, and earth-moving equipment such as a backhoe or a front-loader. Using vision sensors mounted on the mobile system and the manipulator, the system establishes a relationship between the internal joint configuration of the holonomic degrees of freedom of the manipulator and the appearance of features on the manipulator in the reference frames of the vision sensors. Then, the system, perhaps with the assistance of an operator, identifies the locations of the target object in the reference frames of the vision sensors. Using this target information, along with the relationship described above, the system determines a suitable trajectory for the nonholonomic degrees of freedom of the base to follow towards the target object.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible screen unfolds and extends to provide a wall, divider or backstop which has many uses. The screen can be used as a backstop for ball games, a wind block, a privacy screen, or anywhere a small divider, screen or barricade is needed. Two base poles support a main pole where all the poles extend telescopically and a screen is attached to the far ends of the extended main poles. Anchoring means and floor base means are connected to the poles. Additional frame members and nets can be attached to extend the screen and form various shapes.