Abstract: A digital notepad is disclosed that includes an onboard computer, a base having retainers, a writing instrument having a tip that is configured to deliver ink, a plurality of sheets of paper, and a plurality of touch sensors communicatively connected to the onboard computer. The onboard computer includes one or more computer processors and a program loaded thereon configured to read information from at least one of the plurality of touch sensors. At least one of the touch sensors of the plurality of touch sensors may be integrated into the base. At least one of the plurality of sheets of paper may be retained on the base and in close proximity to the at least one of the touch sensors. The digital notepad may further include a display screen communicatively connected to the onboard computer and configured to display markings read by at least one of the plurality of touch sensors. In another embodiment, the digital notepad's writing instrument includes thermally reactive ink.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a system, device, apparatus, and method for detecting and registering contact made with a surface, by both conductive and non-conductive implements. The present disclosure comprises a first conductive layer comprising a plurality of first conductors, a second conductive layer comprising a plurality of second conductors and a plurality of third conductors, orientated substantially coplanar to the first conductive layer; and a dielectric layer disposed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer, the dielectric layer comprising a plurality of vias; each of the plurality of first conductors are arranged in a first pattern, each of the plurality of second conductors are arranged in a second pattern, the second pattern correlating to the space between each of the plurality of first conductors, and each of the plurality of the third conductors are substantially shaped and orientated in the first pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for providing gesture-based transitions while using a digital whiteboard. The present disclosure relates to a method for gesture-based transitions for interacting with a digital whiteboard comprising the steps of receiving information relating to a first pointer down event; receiving information relating to a first pointer up event; comparing the information relating to the pointer down event to the information relating to the pointer up event; and transitioning from a first interactive mode to a second interactive mode based on the comparison.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of acquiring an image of a target to provide an output video image that has a plurality of frame images. The method includes the steps of receiving a series of frame images from a video camera, using a processor to manipulate the series of frame images from a video camera, using a processor to manipulate the series of frame images, which includes determining a reference resolution for providing output frame images, and displaying and/or storing the manipulated series of frame images as the output video image without changing a resolution of the output frame images. Also disclosed is a document imaging apparatus that includes a digital imaging unit. The digital imaging unit contains optics that having an infinite focal length. The document imaging apparatus also includes a processor that is coupled to the digital imaging unit and that is configured to cause the digital imaging unit to zoom in or zoom out in real-time while maintaining a resolution value of stored images constant.

Abstract: An action camera system is disclosed that comprises an action camera and a mount where the mount is configured to detachably couple the camera. The mount comprises a battery, a base, a body, and a vertical support. The base can be attached to a helmet, a harness, an armband, a board, or a ski pole. The battery powers the action camera when it is attached to the mount. The action camera comprises two lenses with a separate image sensor or film frame for each lens. The action camera may be connected to the mount via a folding extension. The action camera communicates wirelessly with a smartphone or a control device. The smartphone can be attached to an armband. A ski pole mount may comprise a computer, a display, and user interface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of acquiring an image of a target to provide an output video image that has a plurality of frame images. The method includes the steps of receiving a series of frame images from a video camera, using a processor to manipulate the series of frame images, which includes determining a reference resolution for providing output frame images, and displaying and/or storing the manipulated series of frame images as the output video image without changing a resolution of the output frame images. Also disclosed is a document imaging apparatus that includes a digital imaging unit. The digital imaging unit contains optics that having an infinite focal length. The document imaging apparatus also includes a processor that is coupled to the digital imaging unit and that is configured to cause the digital imaging unit to zoom in or zoom out in real-time while maintaining a resolution value of stored images constant.

Abstract: A method for processing images in an imaging device includes the steps of using real time scalar software (RTSS) for: receiving scalar input data (SID) from video preview application software (VPAS) within a host computer; and performing scaling and cropping operations within the imaging device on raw image frame data to create a scaled down frame (SDF) within the imaging device. As a result, images of high resolution can be transmitted efficiently with significantly reduced amounts of data over the data links, and achieve a high number of frames per second.

Abstract: An interactive flat panel display is provided with an integrated document camera, embedded computer, and additional touch screen panel in one complete system that facilitates an engaging, interactive and collaborative learning experience. The embedded computer and/or document camera provides content to the flat panel display and the additional touch screen display thereby allowing the user to interact with programs, computer applications, websites, etc. through the touch screen capabilities of the displays.

Abstract: A digital notepad is disclosed that includes an onboard computer, a base having retainers, a writing instrument having a tip that is configured to deliver ink, a plurality of sheets of paper, and a plurality of touch sensors communicatively connected to the onboard computer. The onboard computer includes one or more computer processors and a program loaded thereon configured to read information from at least one of the plurality of touch sensors. At least one of the touch sensors of the plurality of touch sensors may be integrated into the base. At least one of the plurality of sheets of paper may be retained on the base and in close proximity to the at least one of the touch sensors. The digital notepad may further include a display screen communicatively connected to the onboard computer and configured to display markings read by at least one of the plurality of touch sensors. In another embodiment, the digital notepad's writing instrument includes thermally reactive ink.

Abstract: An action camera system is disclosed that comprises an action camera and a mount where the mount is configured to detachably couple the camera. The mount comprises a battery, a base, a body, and a vertical support. The base can be attached to a helmet, a harness, an armband, a board, or a ski pole. The battery powers the action camera when it is attached to the mount. The action camera comprises two lenses with a separate image sensor or film frame for each lens. The action camera may be connected to the mount via a folding extension. The action camera communicates wirelessly with a smartphone or a control device. The smartphone can be attached to an armband. A ski pole mount may comprise a computer, a display, and user interface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile handwriting recording instrument for use in a lecture or classroom setting that includes a writing tablet, which has a writing surface, a transmitter and a receiver. Also included is a scanning device that is operably connected to the writing tablet. The scanning device is configured for capturing two or three dimensional indicia placed within the scanning device's field of view. The writing surface is configured to display handwritten indicia thereon while simultaneously displaying an image representing the handwritten indicia remotely.

Abstract: Disclosed is a document imaging apparatus that includes a housing, which contains a paper storage tray, a digital image sensing device for capturing an image, an adjustable digital image sensing device stand supported by the housing and supporting the digital image sensing device, and a motorized document removal assembly comprising at least one roller wheel picker and a plurality of rollers, wherein the at least one roller wheel picker can be raised and lowered and is configured to apply a frictional force to a top surface of a single sheet of paper and to transfer the single sheet of paper toward the rollers. Optionally, a fax, copier, and printer and be integrated into the document imaging apparatus.

Abstract: Disclosed is an imaging device that has a base and a plurality of image capture devices. The base includes a bottom portion and an elongate stem portion that is pivotally attached at one of its ends to the bottom portion. An arm is pivotally attached to the stem portion. The arm has an elongate flap pivotally attached to the arm's mid-portion. A plurality of image capture devices are embedded in at least one of the bottom portion, the stem portion, the arm and the flap. An additional embodiment of the image capturing system includes a housing, a light capture mechanism and an image display mechanism The housing, includes a base and a linkage having a plurality of elongate sections. The light capture mechanism simultaneously captures first and second images and is contained within at least one of the elongate sections. First and second lenses make up the light capturing mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable scanner for digitizing books. The scanner has a first leaf and a second leaf joined to each other at a hinge. A first support member is attached to the first leaf and a second support member is attached to the second leaf. The support members maintain the first leaf at an angle of less than ninety degrees relative to a surface supporting the first leaf. At least one scanning mechanism is connected to one of the first or second leafs. A page turning mechanism flips each page of a book to be scanned and maintain each page in a secure position.

Abstract: Disclosed is an imaging device that has a base and a plurality of image capture devices. The base includes a bottom portion and an elongate stem portion that is pivotally attached at one of its ends to the bottom portion. An arm is pivotally attached to the stem portion. The arm has an elongate flap pivotally attached to the arm's mid-portion. A plurality of image capture devices are embedded in at least one of the bottom portion, the stem portion, the arm and the flap. An additional embodiment of the image capturing system includes a housing, a light capture mechanism and an image display mechanism. The housing includes a base and a linkage having a plurality of elongate sections. The light capture mechanism simultaneously captures first and second images and is contained within at least one of the elongate sections. First and second lenses make up the light capturing mechanism.