Abstract: A surgical simulator comprising a haptic arm capable of simulating forces generated during surgery from interactions between a surgical tool and tissue operated upon. The simulator further comprises a visual display capable of depicting a three-dimensional image of the simulated surgical tool and a physics-based computer model of the tissue. The haptic arm controls the movement and orientation of the simulated tool in the three-dimensional image, and provides haptic feedback forces to simulate forces experienced during surgery. Methods for simulating surgery and training users of the simulator are also described.

Abstract: Apparatus for performing searching of a plurality of reference images, the apparatus including one or more electronic processing devices that search the plurality of reference images to identify first reference images similar to a sample image, identify image tags associated with at least one of the first reference image, search the plurality of reference images to identify second reference images using at least one of the image tags and provide search results including at least some first and second reference images.

Abstract: A method of training an image classification model includes obtaining training images associated with labels, where two or more labels of the labels are associated with each of the training images and where each label of the two or more labels corresponds to an image classification class. The method further includes classifying training images into one or more classes using a deep convolutional neural network, and comparing the classification of the training images against labels associated with the training images. The method also includes updating parameters of the deep convolutional neural network based on the comparison of the classification of the training images against the labels associated with the training images.

Abstract: A method for improving reading proficiency in persons in need of improvement. The method includes the steps of providing a body of digital text on an electronic device; extracting a selected portion of digital text from the body of digital text; analyzing the selected portion by natural language processing to produce a phonetical font, the phonetical font including a representation of a letter that when heard or said voices a phoneme of the letter; rendering the analyzed selected portion into the phonetical font; and utilizing the phonetical font to increase reading proficiency.

Abstract: Novel and innovative fabrics in which at least two types of yarn are knit together in an interlock jersey knit, as well as methods of manufacturing these interlock jersey knit fabrics and garments (such as dresses and T-shirts) made from such interlock jersey knit fabrics.

Abstract: A medical or dental imaging system for generating an image of a part of the head, comprising: an x-ray source and an x-ray detector which move around the head to generate x-ray images at different positions, a tracking device which provides sensor data indicative of any movement of the head during the acquisition of the x-ray images and a computer which generates tracking data based on the sensor data and calculates an x-ray image of the head part based on the x-ray images and on the tracking data to compensate for any movement of the head part during the acquisition of the x-ray images, wherein the tracking device comprises at least one camera and an attachment device for detachable attachment of the camera to the patient.

Abstract: Among other things, a first video is captured of at least the eyes of a first person who is looking along a video capture axis. A second video of at least the eyes of a second person is presented, along a display axis. The video capture axis and the display axis are aligned along a common axis so that the first person can view the second video of at least the eyes of the second person along the common axis when the first video of the eyes of the first person is being captured along the common axis. Instructions are executed to maintain an eye contact video interaction session between the first person and the second person using the captured video and the presented video.

Abstract: A method of training an image classification model includes obtaining training images associated with labels, where two or more labels of the labels are associated with each of the training images and where each label of the two or more labels corresponds to an image classification class. The method further includes classifying training images into one or more classes using a deep convolutional neural network, and comparing the classification of the training images against labels associated with the training images. The method also includes updating parameters of the deep convolutional neural network based on the comparison of the classification of the training images against the labels associated with the training images.

Abstract: A method for improving reading proficiency in persons in need of improvement. The method includes the steps of providing a body of digital text on an electronic device; extracting a selected portion of digital text from the body of digital text; analyzing the selected portion by natural language processing to produce a phonetical font, the phonetical font including a representation of a letter that when heard or said voices a phoneme of the letter; rendering the analyzed selected portion into the phonetical font; and utilizing the phonetical font to increase reading proficiency.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool and an adapter for a fastener driving tool are described herein for permitting accurate placement of fasteners with respect to an edge of a board (e.g., a top edge of a siding board). The adapter may include an adapter body having a central opening for receiving a head of a fastener driving tool and two or more pins positioned in the adapter body. At least two of the pins are positioned in the adapter body such that, when the central opening receives the head, the pins are equidistant from a center of a barrel through which the fastener driving tool drives fasteners.

Abstract: A surgical simulator comprising a haptic arm capable of simulating forces generated during surgery from interactions between a surgical tool and tissue operated upon. The simulator further comprises a visual display capable of depicting a three-dimensional image of the simulated surgical tool and a physics-based computer model of the tissue. The haptic arm controls the movement and orientation of the simulated tool in the three-dimensional image, and provides haptic feedback forces to simulate forces experienced during surgery. Methods for simulating surgery and training users of the simulator are also described.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a wearable electronic device for providing audio output and capturing a visual media. The wearable electronic device includes a neckband including a pair of arms coupled by a central portion therebetween, and at least one image sensor disposed in the neckband. Further, the wearable electronic device includes a processor operatively coupled to a communication interface, and is configured to at least receive a control command through an application, for capturing the image data of a surrounding environment of the user. The processor is configured to trigger the at least one image sensor for capturing the image data of the surrounding environment of the user in real-time. Further, the processor transmits the image data being captured by the at least one image sensor in real-time, to the user device of the user for enabling the user to view the visual media of the surrounding environment.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes communicating a ratings user interface to allow a user to provide a movie title rating value, wherein a movie title rating value is based upon a user's unique appreciation and/or enjoyment of the movie title. The method further includes receiving one or more movie title rating values, the one or more movie title rating value input by the user into the ratings user interface. In addition, the method includes generating one or more movie card images, by the server computing device, for the one or more movie titles based at least in part on the received one or more movie title rating values, the one or more movie card images varying in border design, color, filtering techniques, or opacity based at least in part on the received movie title rating values; and communicating the one or more generated movie card images.

Abstract: A location tracking system using encoded light beams emitted from a stationary beacon and a receiver mounted onto an object within a three-dimensional (3D) space within the field of view of the stationary beacon. The receiver receives and processes the encoded light beams from two or more stationary beacons. The receiver is configured to decode information from the received light beams and to calculate the position of the object within the 3D space over a span of several meters, with resolution in the range of a few mm or cm. The receiver location is calculated as a single point at the intersection of three light beam or angular planes. A typical configuration of one-dimensional array beacon consists of a plurality of light sources mounted on a cylindrical curved surface of a particular radius.

Abstract: A system and method are presented for sharing an audio-visual stream from a server system with a plurality of participant computer systems and for the automated generation of portions. Each participant computer system provides audio and visual data which is converted into the audio-visual stream by the server system. The server system then shares the audio-visual stream with the participant computer systems. During the audio-visual stream, a participant computer can request a portion at a time T. The server will automatically generate a portion audio-visual file using audio and visual data from the stream extending from before time T to after time T. After creation of the portion, the participant computer can modify the timing of the portion and can modify the visual presentation of the portion.

Abstract: A surgical simulator comprising a haptic arm capable of simulating forces generated during surgery from interactions between a surgical tool and tissue operated upon. The simulator further comprises a visual display capable of depicting a three-dimensional image of the simulated surgical tool and a physics-based computer model of the tissue. The haptic arm controls the movement and orientation of the simulated tool in the three-dimensional image, and provides haptic feedback forces to simulate forces experienced during surgery. Methods for simulating surgery and training users of the simulator are also described.