Abstract: A wearable accessory device is disclosed. The wearable accessory device includes a flexible display coupled to a bi-stable spring. Coupling the display to the bi-stable spring allows the accessory device to be easily worn in a number of convenient locations.

Abstract: A method of living body detection performed with a terminal device includes the following operations. A first image for a target object is obtained via a camera at a first focal length, and a second image for the target object is obtained via the camera at a second focal length. A difference image of the first image and the second image is determined. Whether the target object is a living body is determined according to the difference image.

Abstract: Method for monitoring for presence in a surveillance zone (ZS) using a surveillance system (SY), comprising the following steps: detecting an absence of movement or of at least one movement of at least one entity (E1, E2, En) in a detection zone (ZD); creating and/or modifying, in a memory of the surveillance device (Dl), a piece of movement information (IM); sending the movement information (IM) using the surveillance device (Dl) to a processing unit (UT) of the surveillance system (SY); detecting an absence or a presence of at least one terminal (T1, T2, T3, Tn) in a communication network (RI); creating and/or modifying, in a memory of a listening module (ME), a piece of presence information (IP); and sending the piece of presence information (IP), using the listening module (ME), to the processing unit (UT).

Abstract: A checking method and line for checking a tyre for vehicle wheels. The tyre is associated with a model associated with a setting for image acquisition devices. Once the model is obtained, preliminary images of the tyre are acquired, from which at least one adjustment value representative of at least one geometric characteristic of the tyre is obtained. A deviation between the at least one adjustment value and a respective reference value associated with the model is then calculated. The setting associated with the model of tyre is then adjusted based on the calculated deviation and the tyre is then inspected to look for possible production defects by acquiring images of at least part of the surface of the tyre using the image acquisition devices, set according to the adjusted setting.

Abstract: Provided is a video decoding method performed by a video decoding apparatus, the video decoding method including: determining prediction mode information of a current block and an index indicating a prediction candidate, from a bitstream; determining a prediction candidate list according to the prediction mode information; when the prediction mode information of the current block indicates a pre-set prediction mode, determining a motion vector indicated by the index indicating the prediction candidate from the prediction candidate list, and determining a prediction motion vector of the current block based on at least one of pieces of motion prediction information related to the motion vector; and determining a motion vector of the current block based on the prediction motion vector, wherein the pre-set prediction mode is a prediction mode different from a skip mode and a merge mode.

Abstract: A method of signaling additional chroma QP offset values that are specific to quantization groups is provided, in which each quantization group explicitly specifies its own set of chroma QP offset values. Alternatively, a table of possible sets of chroma QP offset values is specified in the header area of the picture, and each quantization group uses an index to select an entry from the table for determining its own set of chroma QP offset values. The quantization group specific chroma QP offset values are then used to determine the chroma QP values for blocks within the quantization group in addition to chroma QP offset values already specified for higher levels of the video coding hierarchy.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus for controlling at least one, of a plurality of image capture apparatuses, the plurality of image capture apparatuses arranged to capture a plurality of images for generating a virtual viewpoint image, the image processing apparatus comprising: a determination unit configured to determine a region of interest in at least one image captured by the at least one image capture apparatus; and a control unit configured to control, if based on the determined region of interest it is determined to adjust an image quality of another image to be captured by the at least one image capture apparatus, the at least one image capture apparatus so that the image quality of the other image to be captured thereby is adjusted.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for generating virtual reality (VR)-based interactive audience simulations are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes determining one or more situational and location characteristics for a given performance by a user, generating a VR-based simulated audience for the given performance based at least in part on the determined situational and location characteristics, presenting the VR-based simulated audience to a user during the given performance utilizing a VR headset, utilizing one or more sensors to measure one or more aspects of the given performance before the VR-based simulated audience, and generating real-time feedback adjusting the VR-based simulated audience presented to the user utilizing the VR headset based at least in part on the measured aspects of the given performance.

Abstract: System and methods for modifying streaming data based on radio frequency information is provided. As radio transceivers transition move to a shared resource or cloud model and the existing radio transceivers are split into a baseband unit and a remote radio head, radio frequency (RF) information including power levels, encoding, data rates, and bandwidth can be provided to video optimization server. The RF information can be provided more frequently to allow real-time modifications to streaming video data. Existing protocols are reactionary in nature and perceive changing channel conditions indirectly. By providing RF information from the baseband unit on a low latency channel, modifications to the video stream can be made before an impact would be noticed at the protocol level. Also, policy information can be used to influence the changes made to streaming data in addition to the RF information.

Abstract: An image capturing apparatus includes: a sensor; a camera; an image processor; a first communicator operatable in one between a first status and a second status that consumes less power than the first status; a second communicator having a lower data transmission rate than the first communicator; and a controller configured to make a request for whether to take an image with the camera to an external apparatus through the second communicator if the sensor senses an object while the first communicator is in the second status, control the image processor to generate the data of the image taken by the camera in response to an instruction received by the second communicator, and control the first communicator to switch over to the first status so that the data of the image are transmitted to the external apparatus through the first communicator.

Abstract: A workpiece having an outer peripheral portion rotationally symmetric about a symmetry axis can be inspected with high-accuracy while reducing cycle time of the inspection. In an inspection for each of the workpieces, on the basis of the image of the workpiece acquired by executing a first step of capturing an image of the workpiece while holding the workpiece at a pre-alignment position using a holding table and rotating the workpiece about a rotary axis, a position of the workpiece at the holding table is corrected so as to eliminate misalignment of the symmetry axis with respect to the rotary axis. Thereafter, on the basis of the image acquired by executing a fifth step of capturing an image of the workpiece while rotating the workpiece about the rotary axis at an inspection position, the workpiece is inspected. In the inspection of the workpiece, the fifth step for a previous workpiece of two consecutive workpieces and the first step for a next workpiece are executed in parallel with each other.

Abstract: The embodiment of the present disclosure discloses an intelligent blind guide method and apparatus, and relates to the field of artificial intelligence, so as to solve the problem that an intelligent blind guide system requires the whole-process intervention of an artificial customer service staff, which results in high work intensity. The intelligent blind guide method includes: obtaining a confidence of an intelligent blind guide according to sensor information, wherein the confidence indicates the reliability of blind guide information generated according to the sensor information without artificial decision; generating the blind guide information according to the sensor information if the confidence is greater than or equal to a preset threshold, and importing artificial decision to generate the blind guide information if the confidence is less than the preset threshold. The embodiment of the present disclosure is applied to a blind guide helmet.

Abstract: A system and method for transmitting still images and a video feed from an unmanned aerial vehicle to a ground station is disclosed. The system includes an aircraft including a digital video camera to capture still images and video frames of an object. A video encoder is coupled to the camera to provide a video output including video packets. A file server is coupled to the camera to provide a still image output including image data packets. A multiplexer is coupled to the video output and the still image output. The multiplexer produces a data transmission including the video packets and the image data packets. A transmitter sends the data transmission to the ground station. The ground station receives the data transmission and demultiplexes the packets into separate video and image data packets. The ground control station may select the ratio the video stream images in relation to the still image to be transmitted from the aircraft.

Abstract: A simulator for light field displays. A high-performance simulator that can operate in real-time, allowing for VR-based evaluation of display designs. These capabilities allow for rapid exploration of display parameters (e.g. angular and hogel resolution, field of view, etc.), the visualization of how the angular spread of the rays that can affect quality and the evaluation of artifacts from light field processing. Additionally, the high-throughput nature of the simulation makes it amenable for use in the evaluation of light processing procedures such as those involved in light field rendering and compression contexts. The speed and ease with which one can explore light field display parameters makes this simulator the ideal tool for light field content design and evaluation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an image processing device and method whereby higher encoding efficiency can be achieved. A prediction motion vector generating unit 76 uses peripheral motion vector information supplied thereto to generate multiple types of prediction motion vector information, and supplies each prediction motion vector information and code numbers assigned to the prediction motion vector information by a code number assigning unit 77 to a motion prediction/compensation unit 75. The code number assigning unit 77 supplies code number assignation information indicating which code numbers have been assigned to which prediction motion vector information, to a lossless encoding unit 66. The present technology can be applied to an image encoding device which performs encoding based on the H.264/AVC format, for example.

Abstract: A method of signaling additional chroma QP offset values that are specific to quantization groups is provided, in which each quantization group explicitly specifies its own set of chroma QP offset values. Alternatively, a table of possible sets of chroma QP offset values is specified in the header area of the picture, and each quantization group uses an index to select an entry from the table for determining its own set of chroma QP offset values. The quantization group specific chroma QP offset values are then used to determine the chroma QP values for blocks within the quantization group in addition to chroma QP offset values already specified for higher levels of the video coding hierarchy.

Abstract: A three-dimensional model generating device includes: a converted image generating unit that, for each of input images included in one or more items of video data and having mutually different viewpoints, generates a converted image from the input image that includes fewer pixels than the input image; a camera parameter estimating unit that detects features in the converted images and estimates, for each of the input images, a camera parameter at a capture time of the input image, based on a pair of similar features between two of the converted images; and a three-dimensional model generating unit that generates a three-dimensional model using the input images and the camera parameters.

Abstract: A rear-view camera and light system for a vehicle having a rear-view camera, a back light, and a brake light and an attachment structure that attaches the system to a center hub of a spare tire at the back of the vehicle. The rear-view camera and light system includes a mounting base having a plate like shape and configured to attach to a mounting bracket provided on about a center of a back of a vehicle for mounting a spare tire, a mounting post having a cylindrical shape with a hollow therethrough and configured to attach to the mounting base at one end, and a camera/light unit having circular shape and configured to attach to another end of the mounting post.

Abstract: Methods and systems for reconstructing images from sensor data are provided. In one example, a method comprises: receiving input data generated by photodiodes each associated with a channel having a target wavelength range for photon-to-charge conversion; obtaining, for each channel, a plurality of channel coefficients, the plurality of channel coefficients being configured to, when combined with the input data to generate channel output data for the each channel, increase a main component of the channel output data contributed by a part of the incident light within the target wavelength range of the each channel with respect to a crosstalk component of the channel output data contributed by a part of the incident light out of the target wavelength range; and generating, for the each channel, the channel output data based on combining the input data with the plurality of channel coefficients to reconstruct an image for the each channel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for encoding media content based on network quality of service parameters. A system configured to practice the method determines quality of service parameters for a network between a media server and a media client. The system selects an encoder based on a list of decoders available at the media client and the quality of service parameters, and encodes at least a portion of the media via the encoder. The system can further determine settings for the encoder based on a media type, and encode the media via the encoder according to the settings. The system can detect when the media client moves to a new network, detect new quality of service parameters, and select a new encoder based on the list of decoders available at the media client, the media type, and the new quality of service parameters.