Abstract: One example method includes executing a live data service that provides batches of live data to a plurality of terminal devices for display; providing a batch of live data and a first data displaying rate to a particular terminal device, wherein the particular terminal device displays the batch of live data at the first data displaying rate; after providing the batch of live data to the particular terminal device, determining that a transient issue exists with the live data service that prevents the live data service from providing additional batches of live data to the particular terminal device; estimating a resolution time representing an amount of time needed to resolve the transient issue with the live data service; calculating a second data displaying rate based on the resolution time and a size of the batch of live data provided to the particular terminal device.

Abstract: Visual information defining visual content may be accessed. The visual content may include one or more views of one or more scenes. The scene(s) may include one or more human subjects. Gaze directions of the human subject(s) may be determined. The gaze directions may indicate one or more viewing directions in which the human subject(s) are looking. One or more directions of view for the visual content may be determined based on the gaze directions of the human subject(s). The direction(s) of view may include one or more of the viewing directions looked at by the human subject(s). The visual content may be presented on a display based on the direction(s) of view for the visual content.

Abstract: A method includes receiving media content at a media server and encoding the media content to form a first content stream. The method includes encoding an audio portion of the media content to form a second content stream having a first bit rate. The method includes causing the first content stream to be transmitted to a media device via a satellite distribution system and causing the second content stream to be concurrently transmitted to the media device via a terrestrial distribution system. The method also includes receiving an indication of a disruption of the first content stream at the media device, and, after receiving the indication, causing a change from transmission of the second content stream to transmission of a third content stream of the media content to the media device via the terrestrial distribution system. The third stream has a second bit rate greater than the first bit rate.

Abstract: An adaptive stop sign, includes an octagonal stop sign plate with at least one multicolor light indicator; a traffic signal control system (TSCS) and/or a signal receiver and controller (SRC) to control a state of the adaptive stop sign including an on state, an off state, an active state or an inactive state, and the at least one multicolor light indicator. In the active state, the adaptive stop sign works as a traffic control signal and the TSCS and/or SRC switches on the at least one multicolor light indicator according to a traffic control signal. In the inactive state the adaptive stop sign works as a normal stop sign and the TSCS and/or SRC switches off the at least one multicolor light indicator, and only a word STOP is visible.

Abstract: A method for taking partially overlapping images of a ground surface from a camera arranged in an aircraft or a spacecraft, the method including: while the aircraft or the spacecraft is moving, acquiring images at different instants in time, separated by time intervals; detecting, during the moving, position information representative of a position and orientation information representative of an orientation of the aircraft of the spacecraft; using the position information, the orientation information, and the camera's viewing angle to determine maximal values of time intervals for which images with a predetermined amount of spatial overlap can be obtained; and adjusting the intervals towards the maximal values so as to minimize the number of the acquired images while maintaining the predetermined amount of spatial overlap.

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for using one or more stereoscopic devices for gesture control and tracking in a head mounted display (HMD). Each of the one or more stereoscopic devices may include a pair of dynamic vision sensors (DVS) arranged to have complementary fields of view (FOV) to detect one or more of a leading and a trailing edge of an object moving in a range or area to be detected. The DVS sensors determine how the object is moving based on a change in light intensity of pixels without having to detect, transfer, or process all of the pixels. The system and method may thereby provide motion tracking and gesture control functions at very low latency and processing bandwidth.

Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for selecting a preferred source of ratings (e.g., Metacritic.com) and integrating the ratings into the electronic program guide (EPG) such as displaying the ratings alongside program listings. By allowing the user to select the source of ratings, the media guidance application ensures that the ratings provided are meaningful to the user. The media guidance application retrieves the ratings from the source of ratings selected by the user and displays the retrieved ratings in the corresponding program listing so that the user may make an informed decision about his or her television viewing. The media guidance application may also incorporate the retrieved ratings into media guidance functions such as setting reminders, scheduling recordings, or recommending programs.

Abstract: A method includes acquiring sensor information on movement of a first computer that includes a sensor, the sensor information being sensed by the sensor, determining whether or not the first computer is traveling according to the sensor information, deciding a frequency with which a plurality of images taken by a camera that travels with the first computer are transmitted to a second computer according to a result of determination of whether or not the first computer is traveling, and sequentially transmitting the plurality of images to the second computer according to the frequency.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes: an initial solution generator that generates, from input images, as an initial solution, internal data of one or more screen images of a layered image, the layered image including multiple screen images consisting of the one or more screen images and one end image; an image generator that iterates a process of generating internal data of the multiple screen images; and a controller that, when a termination condition is satisfied, outputs, as data of the layered image, the finally generated internal data of the multiple screen images. The image generator generates internal data of the multiple screen images from the initial solution in a first round of the process, and then until the termination condition is satisfied, in each round of the process, generates new internal data of the multiple screen images from the internal data generated in the previous round of the process.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a vehicle display device, configured to be mounted on a sun visor frame, including: a controller for receiving surrounding images, labeling a reference object in the surrounding images, and determining a first image to be displayed from the surrounding images according to a comparison of the reference object and a real object corresponding to the reference object; a non-transparent display screen for displaying the first image in a driver's sightline, wherein the non-transparent display screen is connected to the controller; and a plurality of image acquisition modules including a front camera, two side view cameras, and a rear view camera for capturing front images, left-side images, right-side images, and rear images of a vehicle.

Abstract: A pixel array comprise a green pixel comprising a first green optical filter and a first clear filter, a red pixel comprising a red optical filter and a first special filter, a blue pixel comprising a blue optical filter and a second special filter, and an IR pixel comprising an IR optical filter and one of a second green optical filter and a second clear filter, where the first special filter suppresses a transmission of IR at a stopband centered at 850 nm at a first IR minimum transmission, and the second special filter suppresses a transmission of IR at the stopband centered at 850 nm at a second IR minimum transmission, and where the first minimum IR transmission is different from the second minimum IR transmission.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to categorize audience members by age. An example system includes a processor to execute instructions to: generate, an age-correction model by: at an initial node, splitting audience member records into child nodes based on an initial attribute-value pair; at the child nodes: calculating an effective quantity of audience member records based on the weight assigned to the corresponding child node; when the effective quantity of audience member records satisfies a minimum leaf size, splitting the corresponding child node into additional ones of the child nodes based on a corresponding child node attribute-value pair; and when the effective quantity of audience member records does not satisfy the minimum leaf size, designating the corresponding child node as a terminal node; and correct, based on the age-correction model, an age characteristic associated with a media impression.

Abstract: A method for taking partially overlapping images of a ground surface from a camera arranged in an aircraft or a spacecraft, the method including: while the aircraft or the spacecraft is moving, acquiring images at different instants in time, separated by time intervals; detecting, during the moving, position information representative of a position and orientation information representative of an orientation of the aircraft of the spacecraft; using the position information, the orientation information, and the camera's viewing angle to determine maximal values of time intervals for which images with a predetermined amount of spatial overlap can be obtained; and adjusting the intervals towards the maximal values so as to minimize the number of the acquired images while maintaining the predetermined amount of spatial overlap.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for minimizing user effort when controlling complex media systems such as home theater systems. When multiple devices are connected within such systems, it is necessary to ensure that content from the intended device is presented. In accordance with the disclosed principles, source selection is automatically performed by analyzing command signals and cross-referencing these signals with those expected for devices known to be within the system.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to facilitate connection to a multimedia playback network are disclosed. An example method provides content to a local playback network. The example method includes identifying multimedia content from a content provider. The example method includes passing information regarding the multimedia content to a local playback system including one or more multimedia playback devices in response to a trigger. The example method includes facilitating play of the multimedia content via a local playback network associated with the local playback system.

Abstract: Provided are a method, system, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for extracting a highlight image of video content. A method configured as a computer includes providing video content to a client electronic device; receiving a selection on a partial section of the video content from the client electronic device; storing the selected partial section in association with the video content; and providing the stored partial section in a form of a comment on the video content.

Abstract: The camera glasses are a personal security device adapted for use with eyeglasses. The camera glasses are fitted with a plurality of cameras that are configured to record the surroundings of the user. Each of the plurality of cameras are mounted on the eyeglasses such that one or more front cameras record a video recording of the activities in front of the user while one or more back cameras record a video recording of the activities behind the user. The camera glasses may be placed in a recording mode. Alternatively a “panic” switch is provided that will initiate video recordings from all of the plurality of cameras. In addition, the “panic” switch will initiate an audio recording of the situation and activate an audible alarm in order to draw attention to a potentially dangerous situation. The camera glasses comprises a plurality of cameras, eyeglasses, and a recording unit.

Abstract: An exoscope with enhanced depth of field imaging is provided. The exoscope includes first and second sets of optical devices, the first set having a fixed image plane, the second set having a variable image plane adjacent the fixed image plane of the first set. The second set includes at least one variable device configured to change the position of the variable image plane. A beamsplitter splits light from a combined optical path of the first and second set to respective image devices of the first and second set of optical devices. A controller controls the at least one variable device to change the position of the variable image plane relative to the fixed image plane, combines images acquired by the respective image devices, and controls a display device to render a combined image.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing delivery of content to client devices of a network via both multicast and unicast mechanisms. In one embodiment, a system for use in a managed content delivery network is described to bridge multicast to unicast, so that the total network bandwidth consumption is significantly lower than a corresponding unicast-only delivery solution, yet which still provides improved quality of service and user viewing experience as compared to a multicast-only delivery solution. In addition, various exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are readily adapted for real-time multicast to unicast streaming of audio and data to, among other things, minimize network bandwidth usage, while maintaining the guaranteed delivery of unicast streams with little or no modification to the existing client device logic.

Abstract: A method for controlling content on a display of an electronic device includes emitting from an ultrasound transducer located in the electronic device, a first ultrasound signal at least some portion of which is directed towards the user. The method also includes receiving a second ultrasound signal at a receiver transducer located in the electronic device. The second ultrasound signal includes a portion constituted by a the first ultrasound signal being reflected from the user face. The method also includes computing a distance between the user and the electronic device using acoustic measurements involving at least one acoustic transducer. The electronic device includes a memory storing at least two sets of predetermined display features. The electronic device is set to display a first set when the distance between the electronic device and the user is above at least one chosen threshold and the second set of display features when the distance is less than the threshold.