Abstract: Apparatus and methods for colour grading may be implemented to improve the efficiency of colour grading digital content. Features of the apparatus and methods include: automatic detection of differences between image data and rendered images, automatic suggestions for colour grading, detection and communication of temporal effects, guidance for selecting an order of frames for grading, automated QC processes, and/or reference monitor emulation.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for colour grading may be implemented to improve the efficiency of colour grading digital content. Features of the apparatus and methods include: automatic detection of differences between image data and rendered images, automatic suggestions for colour grading, detection and communication of temporal effects, guidance for selecting an order of frames for grading, automated QC processes, and/or reference monitor emulation.

Abstract: A imaging projection system that can project uniform illumination onto a light modulator while keeping the point spread function small. A Fourier optical system can be inserted between two uniformization structures so that when light passes the through the system, the light output is uniform both in spatial- and angular space.

Abstract: The invention provides an optical apparatus configured to monitor a state of a diffuser illuminated by a light source, at least one light beam comprising at least one bundle of rays of light exiting the diffuser being for illumination of a transmissive or reflective spatial light modulator of a projector, further comprising a sampler that samples the light beam exiting the diffuser and re-directs the light beam sample towards a detection system, wherein the detection system is coupled to an analyzer that generates a signal when an anomaly is detected in the distribution of the light intensity in a cross-section of the sample of the light beam. It also provides a method of monitoring a state of a diffuser illuminated by a coherent light source.

Abstract: An electronic meeting tool and method for communicating arbitrary media content from users at a meeting includes a node configuration adapted to operate a display node of a communications network, the display node being coupled to a first display. The node configuration is adapted to receive user selected arbitrary media content and to control display of the user selected arbitrary media content on the first display. A peripheral device adapted to communicate the user selected arbitrary media content via the communications network is a connection unit including a connector adapted to couple to a port of a processing device having a second display, a memory and an operating system, and a transmitter. A program is adapted to obtain user selected arbitrary media content, the program leaving a zero footprint on termination. The user may trigger a transfer of the user selected arbitrary media content to the transmitter.

Abstract: An angle selective filter for a light projection system including a wavelength conversion material illuminated by an excitation light source in a first wavelength range, the wavelength conversion material re-emitting light in a second wavelength range after excitation by the light in the first wavelength range. The filter is configured to have a first average transmission which is high for light in the first wavelength range and for angles of incidence in the range [?1,?2], in a third wavelength range, the filter is configured to have a second average transmission which is high for light having an incidence angle in the range [?1,?2], and a third average reflectivity which is high for light having an incidence angle in the range [?2,?3], after reflection on the wavelength conversion material.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for colour grading may be implemented to improve the efficiency of colour grading digital content. Features of the apparatus and methods include: automatic detection of differences between image data and rendered images, automatic suggestions for colour grading, detection and communication of temporal effects, guidance for selecting an order of frames for grading, automated QC processes, and/or reference monitor emulation.

Abstract: A driver circuit for driving a matrix of N×M pixels of a light emitting module. Each pixel is composed of at least three types of light emitting elements. The light emitting elements are driven by a modulation control signal. The driver circuit is embedded in a TFT layer. It is configured to cooperate with N multiplexers provided in an external driver circuit, each multiplexer being configured to drive one line of M pixels. It is also configured to cooperate with one external current source per type of light emitting element, each external current source being mirrored M times on the matrix of the driver circuit and being arranged in series with a signal switch for generating the control signal provided for each of the M columns.

Abstract: A method, device and system for providing user-centric connections to a location comprising digital collaboration tools, as well as software for carrying out the method. The method includes a network device having a beacon system for proximity detection and a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). A confirmed BYOD proximity can be used to initiate the setup of a data channel between the network device and the BYOD, and further join the BYOD to a UC (Unified Communications systems and tools) session.

Abstract: An imaging projection system that can project uniform illumination onto a light modular while keeping the point spread function small. A Fourier optical system can be inserted between two uniformization structures so that when light passes the through the system, the light output is uniform both in spatial- and angular space.

Abstract: Systems and methods for mediating an audio source during a meeting are provided. An active audio source is identified and mapped to instances connected to a communications and collaboration platform to determine a mapped instance. An audio signal device is determined from multiple devices for capturing audio from the active audio source. An audio system is configured to manipulate an active audio signal from the audio signal device via the mapped instance. In some cases, upon identifying a new active audio source, a new mapped instance is determined corresponding to the new active audio source.

Abstract: A tileable collimated multi-view pixel display with horizontal parallax, comprising a novel arrangement of horizontal parallax multi-view pixel elements that are placed in front of a collimated pixel display. The display provides a horizontal parallax multi-view pixel element out of an arbitrary portion of a collimated pixel display of M horizontal by N vertical pixels (collimated pixel display portion) to generate M×N unique horizontal viewing directions.

Abstract: There is provided an optical assembly for homogenizing a light beam and optimizing the wavelength conversion efficiency of an illumination system, the optical assembly being configured to be positioned in a beam path of the illumination system comprising a light source emitting the light beam, the optical assembly comprising a wavelength conversion element, a lens assembly comprising at least one lens for focusing the light beam on the wavelength conversion element an integrator rod comprising an entrance and an exit plane, wherein the exit plane of the integrator rod is configured to be reimaged on the wavelength conversion element via the lens assembly, wherein the surface of the exit plane of the integrator rod is a diffusing surface having an engineered topology optimized for the illumination system and with reduced thermal saturation and quenching limits.

Abstract: A first peripheral device for making a functional device available to a processing device. The first peripheral device is configured to expose at least one fixed or configurable endpoint and to receive first processed video data. The first peripheral device is configured to process the first processed video data to generate second video data and to make the second video data available, such that the operating system of the processing device is configured to capture the second video data and to make the second video data available through a custom or standard driver to an application running on a processing device. The first peripheral device is configured to receive a third video data, and to process the third video data to form a second processed video data, and to transmit the second processed video data to the base unit.

Abstract: A display panel and a method for manufacturing a display panel that includes a front side and a back side, the display panel including a substrate having a plurality of electrical components provided on a front side of the substrate and integrated circuits connected to the plurality of electrical components, the integrated circuits being embedded in the substrate. A plurality of edge contacts is also provided along edges of the substrate, where the plurality of edge contacts is electrically connected with the integrated circuits. An electrically conductive layer covers at least a part of the front side of the substrate and surrounds the plurality of electrical components, where the electrically conductive layer does not physically contact the embedded integrated circuits and provides EMI shielding to different components of the display panel.

Abstract: A system and method for performing color calibration using barcodes with colored subunits. The barcode can be decoded in a conventional way and the colors of the subunits can be used for color calibration.

Abstract: A method for mapping a display wall including a plurality of display modules, each display module including a controller and a port on each side connected to the controller. Each display module is connected to its direct neighbour at each side port. The method includes the steps of powering up the display wall, each display module continuously communicating with its direct neighbour via each side port by sending and receiving tile to tile packets including information on at least the coordinates of the display module, defining a reference position in the display wall, the reference position having a reference coordinate, and defining an incremental direction in the display wall with respect to the reference position. For each display module, continuously updating the display module coordinates by comparing its coordinates to the coordinates of each neighbour following the incremental direction and with respect to the reference position.

Abstract: A content sharing system and a method for sharing a presenting data are disclosed. The content sharing system shares the presenting data between a presentation device and a processing device. The content sharing system are configured to monitor applications of the processing device; identifying contents of the applications having priority; generating presenting data of contents; translating the presenting data to form a presenting signal; and transmitting the presenting signal to the presentation device.

Abstract: An electronic meeting tool and method for communicating arbitrary media content from users at a meeting. A node configuration means is adapted to receive user selected arbitrary media content and to control display of the user selected arbitrary media content on the first display. At least one peripheral device adapted to communicate the user selected arbitrary media content via the communications network is provided, the peripheral device being a connection unit including: a connector adapted to couple to a port of a processing device having a second display, a memory and an operating system; and a transmitter for communicating with the communications network. A program is provided that is adapted to be loaded onto the processing device and to run on the operating system of the processing device, the program being adapted to obtain user selected arbitrary media content, the program leaving a zero footprint on termination.

Abstract: A cooling sub-assembly for cooling a heat dissipating electronic device. The sub-assembly may include a vapor chamber, a peltier element and a coldplate placed on top of each other forming a stack such that the peltier element is sandwiched between the vapor chamber and the coldplate. The vapor chamber has a head facing the peltier element, a foot for facing the heat dissipating electronic device, and a wall extending between the foot and the head. The area of the head is larger than the area of the foot.