Abstract: Systems and methods relating to evaluating the performance of a person playing basketball are described. The systems and methods can be used to provide an evaluation sequence that can determine and evaluate the performance level of a person at one or more basketball skills. The evaluation sequence for the person can include a first sequence of actions that are the same each person being evaluated for a particular skill and a second sequence of actions that is based on the results of the first sequence and may be different for each person. Once the first and second sequences have been completed by the person, the system can determine a performance level for the person for the skills being evaluated.

Abstract: A method for controlling a user terminal associated with a doorbell including a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: storing, in a database, feature data units collected using the doorbell; generating one among a plurality of types of commands according to whether an object detected from an image of a visitor captured by the doorbell matches one of the feature data units; and displaying first and second graphic interfaces, which are different from each other, on the user terminal in responses to first and second commands, respectively, among the commands.

Abstract: A system for aligning print-heads in a printing-press, which includes a print-head array which includes a plurality of print-head-rows. Each print-head-row includes a plurality of print-heads and prints print a color associated with therewith. Each print-head includes an array-of-nozzles, which includes a plurality of nozzle-lines. The system includes an imager and a processor. The imager includes at least one imaging-sensor. The imager is configured to acquire an image of a printed first-alignment-pattern and further configured to acquire an image of a printed second-alignment-pattern. The processor is configured to receive the image of the first-alignment-pattern and the image of the second-alignment-pattern and to determine alignment of reference print-heads in at least a reference-row of print-heads from the image of the first-alignment-pattern.

Abstract: Systems and methods for navigating a host vehicle based on RADAR-camera fusion are disclosed. In one implementation, a system includes a processor configured to receive images acquired by a camera onboard the host vehicle; identify a representation of a target vehicle in one of the images; receive from a RADAR system an indicator of a range between the host vehicle and the target vehicle; based on analysis of the images, identify in the image a ground intersection point associated with the target vehicle and a road surface; and determine an elevation value for the road surface based on the indicator of the range between the host vehicle and the target vehicle, the determined ground intersection point, and an angle of inclination between an optical axis of the camera and a ray directed toward a location of the ground intersection point.

Abstract: A method of head image capturing is provided, which includes: capturing, with a mobile device, a first image of at least an eye portion of a head of a person, and capturing second images of the head with the mobile device while the head is turning in a first direction relative to the mobile device. The method entails searching for predefined landmarks in each of the second images, and stopping capturing the second images in response to identifying at least a predefined subset of the predefined landmarks in a second image of the plurality of second images. A corresponding mobile device is also provided.

Abstract: A light source module includes a light source and a reflective element. The light source has a light emitting surface. The reflective element is disposed on a transmission path of an illumination light beam emitted from the light source. The illumination light beam reflected by the reflective element is irradiated on a target plane. The reflective element includes a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface. The first reflective surface is disposed towards the light emitting surface of the light source, and is a plane. The second reflective surface bendably extends from the first reflective surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of biomarkers which are associated with a higher risk of advanced colorectal Neoplasia (ACN), for example colorectal cancer (CRC), in a subject. The detection and measurement of these biomarkers in a biological sample may be used to inform the clinician as to whether further invasive procedures including colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy are required to provide a definitive diagnosis of colorectal cancer in the subject.

Abstract: Spatial data may be divided along an axis of the second dimension into a first data segment and a second data segment, such that the first data segment is limited to data points of the spatial data with second dimension coordinates within a first range and the second data segment is limited to data points of the spatial data with second dimension coordinates within a second range. A first processing element may execute an object detection process on the first data segment to generate a first list of objects within the first data segment. A second processing element may execute the object detection process on the second data segment to generate a second list of objects within the second data segment. A first set of objects detected in the first data segment may be combined with a second set of objects detected in the second data segment.

Abstract: For example, a Machine-Learning (ML) model training system may be configured to shuffle a plurality of input examples in plurality of input blocks to provide a plurality of first-shuffled examples in a plurality of shuffled blocks; and to provide the plurality of first-shuffled examples in the plurality of shuffled blocks as an input to a model training procedure to train an ML model. For example, the model training procedure may include a plurality of epoch iterations applied to a plurality of block groups. For example, an epoch iteration may include determining a block group for the epoch iteration by randomly selecting a group of shuffled blocks from the plurality of shuffled blocks; shuffling first-shuffled examples in the block group to provide a plurality of second-shuffled examples; and updating the ML model according to a plurality of update iterations applied to the plurality of second-shuffled examples.

Abstract: A spectacle lens has a central clear zone and one or more ring-shaped focusing structures, each ring-shaped focusing structure having a respective width and a surface-based fill factor being larger than 17% and equal to or lower than 70% for a respective width in a range of 0.6 mm to 0.7 mm.

Abstract: A distance detector includes a light projecting unit which projects light toward a target body, a light receiving unit which receives a reflected light from the target body, a time detection unit which detects a light receiving time from the projecting of measuring light by the light projecting unit to the receiving of the reflected light by the light receiving unit, a calculation unit which calculates the distance to the target body based on a detection result of the light receiving time by the time detection unit, and an evaluation unit which evaluates the reliability of a calculation result of the distance to the target body by the calculation unit based on a deviation of the distance corresponding to the calculation result from a reference value regarding the distance to the target body.

Abstract: Example aspects include techniques for creating video stickers from user-generated content. These techniques may include receiving selection of a video content item previously uploaded to a SMP server application corresponding to the SMP client application, and presenting a graphical user interface (GUI) for receiving one or more derivative attributes for generating a derivative video sticker from the video content item. In addition, the techniques may include adding the derivative video sticker to a library of stickers provided by the SMP server application to a plurality of SMP client applications, and presenting the derivative video sticker within a communication interface associated with the SMP server application.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and a method for managing occlusions and reducing eye tissue damage during phacoemulsification surgery. More specifically, the present invention provides automated control of the application of ultrasonic energy to a partial or full occlusion of a surgical tool. The present invention measures the vacuum pressure and automatically adjusts the application of ultrasonic energy when the vacuum pressure indicates an occlusion or an occlusion break.

Abstract: A lighting module for a motor vehicle, including a first lighting submodule with a light source that is able to form a first light beam, a second lighting submodule that is able to form a second light beam, a second projecting lens for projecting the second light beam, adjoining the first projecting lens, and an optical device configured to return, towards the second projecting lens, light rays coming directly from the light source of the first lighting submodule and passing in front of the reflective surface of the first lighting module so as to give the second projecting lens an illuminated appearance while the second lighting submodule is off.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a luminous device of an automotive vehicle. The luminous device is configured to produce homogenous lit appearances when using multiple light sources. The luminous device comprises at least one light source for producing a light beam associated with a photometric function. Further, the at least one light source is encapsulated within an encapsulating material. The luminous device further comprises at least one optical element configured to produce said photometric function, wherein the at least one optical element is arranged juxtapose with said encapsulated light source and is configured to receive said light beam to perform at least one said photometric function of the luminance device.

Abstract: An eye surgery apparatus includes a model surgical tool, a robotic arm coupled with an eye surgery tool, a tracking-system, and a processor. The model surgical tool is configured to be maneuvered by a physician. The robotic arm is coupled with an eye surgery tool and configured to be placed in proximity to an eye of a patient. The tracking-system is configured to track movements of at least the model surgical tool. The processor is configured to (i) receive the tracked movements of the model surgical tool from the tracking system, while the physician moves the model surgical tool to perform a model eye surgery on an oversized model eye, and (ii) apply to the robotic arm movements that mirror and scale-down the movements applied by the physician to the model surgical tool, to perform a surgical procedure on the eye of the patient using the eye surgery tool.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for vehicle navigation. In one implementation, at least one processor may receive, from a camera of a vehicle, at least one image captured from an environment of the vehicle. The processor may analyze the at least one image to identify a road topology feature in the environment of the vehicle represented in the at least one image and at least one point associated with the at least one image. Based on the identified road topology feature, the processor may determine an estimated path in the environment of the vehicle associated with the at least one point. The processor may further cause the vehicle to implement a navigational action based on the estimated path.

Abstract: A phacoemulsification simulation apparatus includes a trigger device, at least two sensors, and a processor. The trigger device configured to apply, to fluid at an inlet of a needle of a phacoemulsifier, a pressure profile as a function of time in response to an input waveform. The at least two sensors are configured to measure a pressure of the fluid at respective points in the phacoemulsification simulation apparatus. The processor is configured to (a) drive the trigger device with the input waveform, thereby causing the trigger device to apply the pressure profile to the inlet while the fluid is aspirated via an aspiration line, (b) receive measurements of the pressure of the fluid from the at least two sensors, and (c) analyze an aspiration performance of the phacoemulsifier in response to the measurements.

Abstract: A lighting device for a motor vehicle, including a first lighting module with a first lighting engine able to produce a first light beam with cutoff and a first optical device able to project the first light beam, a second lighting module with a second lighting engine able to produce a second light beam, and a second optical device able to project the second light beam, a plate having an inclination with respect to a horizontal plane, about an axis of inclination. The first and second lighting engines being arranged on the plate, with an offset, and the first and second optical devices exhibiting an offset in a vertical direction.

Abstract: An ophthalmic device includes a lens and an electronic component embedded in the lens to enhance the functionality of the lens. The ophthalmic device includes a first coil to wirelessly receive energy from an external device, such as a wireless charger, and wirelessly transmits the received energy to a second coil coupled to the electronic component so as to power the electronic component. The first coil can function as part of a repeater to facilitate the wireless charging. The repeater can receive electrical energy wirelessly and works with various positions, sizes, and shapes of the electronic component. The wireless power efficiency can also be increased using the repeater to concentrate a magnetic flux within the second coil.