Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for capturing with a camera a wide field of view image having a field of view that is wider than a field of view subsequently displayed to the recipient, capturing at least orientation information of the camera as extrinsic camera parameters, and streaming successive images along with corresponding extrinsic camera parameters. Alternative provisions include receiving a stream comprising successive wide field of view images captured by a camera, and at least corresponding orientation information of the camera, receiving indications of at least an orientation of a head mounted display ‘HMD’ having a field of view smaller than the wide field of view images, aligning a respective predetermined main area of interest in the received images with a viewpoint corresponding at least to a predetermined orientation of the HMD, and displaying the result on the HMD, based on at least the received orientation information of the camera and the indicated orientation of the HMD.

Abstract: A method including accessing an avatar including a plurality of physiological characteristics, wherein the avatar includes a plurality of motion profiles. The method including receiving editing of a motion profile of the avatar via a user interface. The method including modifying each of the plurality of motion profiles to be consistent with the motion profile that edited. The method including automatically generating a prompt to apply the motion profile that is edited to the avatar, wherein the prompt is provided as input for an image generation artificial intelligence system configured to implement latent diffusion. The method including generating a sequence of video frames using the image generation artificial intelligence system showing the avatar in motion based on the motion profile that is edited. The method including presenting the sequence of video frames in the user interface.

Abstract: Provided is a light guide member including a light-receiving section having a light-receiving surface for receiving light of a light-emitting component, a first light guide section extending in a first extension direction from the light-receiving section, two second light guide sections branching out from the first light guide section, and two light radiation surfaces for externally emitting light guided by the two second light guide sections. The first light guide section has a first width in a first width direction that is orthogonal to the first extension direction. The first width gradually decreases as it approaches a branch point between the two second light guide sections.

Abstract: An initial seed input for generation of a storyboard is received. A current image generation input is set the same as the initial seed input. A first artificial intelligence model is executed to automatically generate a current frame image based on the current image generation input. The current frame image and its corresponding description are stored as a next frame in the storyboard. A second artificial intelligence model is executed to automatically generate a description of the current frame image. A third artificial intelligence model is executed to automatically generate a next frame input description for the storyboard based on the description of the current frame image. The current image generation input is set the same as the next frame input description. Then, execution of the first, second, and third artificial intelligence models is repeated until a final frame image and its corresponding description are generated and stored.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus arranges an object in a virtual space of a display target, and establishes a view screen corresponding to a point of view. In tracing a ray passing through a pixel included in a figure of the object, in reference to a position P and an incident direction @ of the ray incident on the object, the image processing apparatus reads a previously acquired distribution of contribution ratios of a plurality of light sources representing the sizes of effects thereof on the color of the figure of the object, the plurality of light sources being in different directions relative to the object. The image processing apparatus determines a pixel value of the pixel by calculating a weighted sum of the luminance values of light from intra-scene light sources based on the light source contribution ratios obtained with respect to the directions corresponding to the intra-scene light sources.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for transmitting data to a virtual reality headset. The system comprises a video game console; a laser array comprising one or more lasers, wherein the video game console is configured to transmit console data to the laser array; and a virtual reality headset comprising one or more headset sensors, wherein the laser array is configured to transmit the console data to the one or more headset sensors via the one or more lasers of the laser array.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus that includes a first calculation section that calculates distance information regarding a distance to a target irradiated with light with a predetermined pattern, a generation section that constructs an image on the basis of, among event signals output by an event-based sensor, the event signal output according to reflected light from the target, and a second calculation section that calculates complementary information that complements the distance information, on the basis of a change in a shape of the predetermined pattern in the image.

Abstract: A photographed image acquisition unit 212 acquires an image obtained by photographing a device. A sensor data acquisition unit 214 acquires sensor data indicating an angular speed of the device. A position and posture deriving unit 244 derives the position of the device in a three-dimensional space from a position coordinate of the device in the photographed image when the device is included in the photographed image. A part position estimation unit 246 estimates a position of a predetermined part in a body of a user on the basis of the estimated position of the device. A position and posture deriving unit 244 derives, as the position of the device, a position rotated by a rotation amount corresponding to the sensor data with the position of the part estimated by the position and posture deriving unit 244 used as a rotation center when the device is not included in the photographed image.

Abstract: A dampener for a banjo that attenuates unwanted overtones/reverberation while preserving the all-important fundamental sound with minimal reduction in bass, treble and volume. The dampener has a cylindrical outer shell having a diameter of about two inches and a length corresponding to the inner arc of the banjo. The cylindrical outer shell is formed from a cotton poplin fabric, and the filling comprises polyester fibers.

Abstract: Provided is a display control system that can express various display modes. The display control system has a display control section that causes a display object to be displayed, which includes a plurality of elements respectively associated in advance with a plurality of lattice points included in a lattice-shaped operating device, and acquiring means that acquires position coordinates of each of the plurality of lattice points, and the display control section determines a display mode of each of the plurality of elements on the basis of the position coordinates of the plurality of lattice points associated in advance with the plurality of elements, respectively.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a personalized cognitive treatment recommendation for an individual. The system includes one or more processors; and a memory to store processor-executable instructions. Upon execution of the instructions, the one or more processors receive parameters for at least one cognitive treatment tool; receive physiological data indicative of a condition of the individual, and/or clinical data associated with the individual; and generate the personalized cognitive treatment recommendation based on the physiological data and/or the clinical data. The recommendation includes a specification of (i) at least one first cognitive treatment tool, (ii) at least one second cognitive treatment tool different from the at least one first cognitive treatment tool, or (iii) both (i) and (ii). Optionally, the one or more processors receive performance data indicative of the individual's performance of at least one task associated with the at least one cognitive treatment tool of the recommendation.

Abstract: Display mounting systems and methods are described herein. A mounting system may include a barrel and a tongue extending from the barrel. The barrel may be securable to a device and configured to rotate the device relative to a mount. The barrel may define a hinge axis for the device. The tongue may be configured to extend from the device for connection to the mount. The mounting system may include a friction or locking hinge releasably holding the barrel in position. The mounting system may be associated with a display of an exercise device. The exercise device may include the mount. The display may include a housing and the mounting system. The barrel may be secured within the housing to define the hinge axis internal to the housing. The tongue may extend through an aperture disposed in the housing.

Abstract: A method for building an artificial intelligence (AI) model. The method includes accessing data related to monitored behavior of a user. The data is classified, wherein the classes include an objective data class identifying data relevant to a group of users including the user, and a subjective data class identifying data that is specific to the user. Objective data is accessed and relates to monitored behavior of a plurality of users including the user. The method includes providing as a first set of inputs into a deep learning engine performing AI the objective data and the subjective data of the user, and a plurality of objective data of the plurality of users. The method includes determining a plurality of learned patterns predicting user behavior when responding to the first set of inputs. The method includes building a local AI model of the user including the plurality of learned patterns.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing device including: a position information acquisition unit that acquires position information indicating a position of an exhibit in a virtual space; a comment registration unit that registers a comment on the exhibit in association with a specific position in the virtual space; a comment arrangement unit that disposes the comment in a vicinity of the exhibit on the basis of attribute information of the comment, position information indicating a position of an avatar present in the virtual space, and position information of the exhibit; and an image output unit that outputs an image of the virtual space from a specific viewpoint corresponding to the avatar on the basis of the comment that has been disposed. The present disclosure can be applied to, for example, a device that provides a virtual exhibition.

Abstract: An extended reality (XR) training server comprising: a preprocessor configured to receive a graphic resource from an external database and convert the received graphic resource to generate template data; a content producer configured to produce content for XR training by using the template data; and an interaction part configured to display XR training data to a user by using the template data and the content, wherein the template data includes data obtained from the graphic resource that is changed to be usable for generating the content, wherein the content includes at least one of a map for XR training and a scenario corresponding to the map.

Abstract: The technology relates generally to an interactive avatar training system. The interactive avatar training system utilizes an interactive platform that allows at least two users, such as a trainer and a trainee, to be in interactive communication in a training program. The interactive avatar training system may assist generating a processed answer or response from the trainer to the trainee so that the answer presented to the trainee has high level of accuracy. Thus, the training efficiency and accuracy may be enhanced and improved.

Abstract: A method including executing game logic of a video game to generate a plurality of video frames for a game play of the video game by a player, wherein game state data is generated during the executing the game logic. The method including determining a current context in the game play of the video game based on the game state data. The method including determining a user sentiment of the player towards the current context in the game play of the video game. The method including determining that the user sentiment of the player is inconsistent with an expected user sentiment for the current context. The method including generating an in-game effect for the current context. The method including presenting the in-game effect simultaneous with one or more video frames associated with the current context in the game play of the video game.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a deck having a continuous track, and a plurality of slats fixedly connected to the track. The treadmill also includes a first post extending from the deck, a second post extending from the deck opposite the first post, and a first arm supported by the first post and including a first rotary control. The treadmill further includes a second arm opposite the first arm and supported by the second post. The second arm includes a second rotary control separate from the first rotary control. The first rotary control is configured to control a first function of the treadmill and the second rotary control is configured to control a second function of the treadmill different from the first function.

Abstract: A method, and system for controlling a computer program are disclosed. One or more images are presented on a display device in response to execution of the computer program on a computing device. Gaze tracking information corresponding to a location of a user's gaze with respect to the one or more images presented on the display device is collected over time. The gaze tracking information over time is analyzed to detect a pattern of the user's gaze characteristic of reading and upon detecting the pattern of the user's gaze characteristics of reading, a reading control mode is activated. In the reading control mode location and duration of the user's gaze triggers commands affecting execution of the computer program.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus provide for communications between an information processing device operated by a first user, which is connected via a network to another information processing device operated by a second user, where an application executing on the information processing device and generating an application image on a basis of operation information provided by the first user is transmitted to the other information processing device over the network.