Abstract: Methods and apparatus for synchronizing a plurality of devices are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, the synchronizing methods may include receiving a signal for initiating an operation. The methods may also include prioritizing a processing power for the operation. The methods may further include starting the operation at a calculated amount of time after receiving the signal.

Abstract: A device includes a memory configured to store instructions and a processor configured to execute the instructions to obtain image data of a region of interest included in an image frame. The processor may also be configured to compare the image data of the region of interest with image data of a background to detect a change in the region of interest. The processor may further be configured to detect the object in image frame based on the detected change.

Abstract: A system used for generating a transformed representation of a quantity of video data structured as a plurality of frames including arrays of rows and columns of pixels having pixel properties. The system may generate first representations of the video data based on a plurality of the rows; generate second representations of the video data based on a plurality of the columns; generate frame representations corresponding to the frames and based on the first and second representations; and combine the frame representations to form the transformed representation of the video data. The system may also generate frame representations respectively corresponding to the frames; combine the frame representations to form a transformed representation of the video data; analyze the transformed representation; and identify frames of interest based on the analysis.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a security threat over a network are provided. The system comprises a microphone configured to capture acoustic signals; a hardware interface configured to generate data samples from the acoustic signals; a memory storing a plurality of instructions; and a hardware processor configured to execute the instructions to: determine information indicative of a rate of intensity variation of the acoustic signals; and determine, based on the information, whether to transmit the data samples to a remote server. The hardware processor is also configured to, after determining to transmit the data samples to the remote server, generate data packets that include the data samples, and transmit the data packets to the remote server. The remote server can then reconstruct the data samples from the data packets and, if the data samples indicates a security threat, transmit a warning signal to a monitoring device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatus for globally adjusting luminance and/or chrominance consistency among multiple images. The methods may include sorting a plurality of images in an order, such that: adjacent images at least partially overlap with each other; and the first image and the last image at least partially overlap with each other. The methods may also include determining mean pixel values for overlapping region of the images. The methods may also include determining consistency factors for the images. The methods may also include generating modified mean pixel values by multiplying the mean pixel values by the respective consistency factors. The methods may also include adjusting the consistency factors to reduce differences of the modified mean pixel values in the overlapping regions. The methods may further include adjusting pixel values of the images based on the respective consistency factors.

Abstract: Traffic-counting methods and apparatus are disclosed. The methods may include, in a view of traffic comprising moving objects, identifying first and second regions of interest (ROIs). The methods may also include obtaining first and second image data respectively representing the first and second ROIs. The methods may also include analyzing the first and second image data over time. The methods may further include, based on the analyses of the first and second image data, counting the moving objects and determining moving directions of the moving objects.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining the motion of a movable object are disclosed. The methods may include, in a view of the environment outside the movable object, identifying a first region of interest (ROI) corresponding to a static portion of the environment. The methods may also include, in the view of the environment, identifying a second region of interest (ROI) corresponding to an active portion of the environment. The methods may also include receiving first and second image data respectively representing the first and second ROIs. The methods may also include analyzing the first image data over time. The methods may also include analyzing the second image data over time. The methods may further include determining whether the movable object is in motion based on the analyzes of the first and second image data.

Abstract: System and method for synchronizing a plurality of devices are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, a synchronization method includes transmitting, at a first point in time, a first signal for a device to initiate a first operation. The method also includes transmitting, at a second point in time, a second signal for a device to initiate a second operation. The first signal and the second signal indicate a difference between the first point in time and the second point in time.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring conditions associated with a vehicle or an occupant of the vehicle are disclosed. The methods may include receiving, via a receiver, data relating to an internal condition of the vehicle. The methods may also include displaying, on a display panel, information related to the internal condition based on the received data. The display panel is physically integrated with the receiver and detachable from the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for transmitting video data over a network are provided. The system comprises a camera configured to capture video data, and a hardware processor configured to receive a connection signal to establish a direct connection with a network connectivity provider. After receiving the connection signal, the hardware processor can establish a network socket with a target server via the network connectivity provider, receive network connectivity status information, and determine first parameters for capturing of video data and second parameters for generation of data packets representing the captured video data based on the network connectivity status information. The hardware processor can control, based on the first parameters, the camera to capture video data; generate, based on the second parameters, data packets representing the captured video data; and transmit the data packets to the target server using the network socket.

Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing communication between a terminal and a device are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, a method used in the device includes receiving a plurality of multicast packets from the terminal. The method also includes determining, according to the multicast packets, wireless connection information of a wireless network. The method further includes connecting to the wireless network according to the wireless connection information. The method further includes generating a notification indicating a password associated with the device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for bullet-time photography are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, a method for bullet-time photography may include arranging a plurality of cameras around a subject of the bullet-time photography. The method may also include projecting a light beam from each of the plurality of cameras to the subject. The method may further include aligning an imaging direction of each of the plurality of cameras according to a direction of the respective light beam. The method may further include triggering the plurality of cameras to capture images of the subject.

Abstract: Systems and methods for bullet-time photography are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, a method for bullet-time photography may include arranging a plurality of cameras around a subject of the bullet-time photography. The method may also include projecting a light beam from each of the plurality of cameras to the subject. The method may further include aligning an imaging direction of each of the plurality of cameras according to a direction of the respective light beam. The method may further include triggering the plurality of cameras to capture images of the subject.

Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing communication between a terminal and a device are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, a method used in the device includes receiving a plurality of multicast packets from the terminal. The method also includes determining, according to the multicast packets, wireless connection information of a wireless network. The method further includes connecting to the wireless network according to the wireless connection information. The method further includes generating a notification indicating a password associated with the device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing communication between a terminal and a device are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, a method used in the device includes receiving a plurality of multicast packets from the terminal. The method also includes determining, according to the multicast packets, wireless connection information of a wireless network. The method further includes connecting to the wireless network according to the wireless connection information. The method further includes generating a notification indicating a password associated with the device.

Abstract: A mounting structure for a camera system includes a wearable portion; a base portion attached to the wearable portion; a mount portion; and a first fastener attaching the mount portion to the base portion, wherein a frictional force between the base portion and the mount portion controls a rotation of the mount portion about an axis of the first fastener. The mounting structure further includes a second fastener attaching a camera to the mount portion.