Abstract: An apparatus and a method for transmitting multimedia data in a hybrid network are provided. The apparatus includes a payload part including at least one of first data synchronized according to a time to be reproduced and second data other than the first data, a first header part including information on the payload part, a packet part for generating a packet, the packet part including a second header part including information on the packet, and a transceiver for generating and transmitting a signal including the payload part, the first header part, and the packet part to the hybrid network.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed for utility locating with tracking of movement over the ground or other surfaces using a dodecahedral antenna array and a stereo-optical ground tracker having two or more spaced apart cameras and an associated processing element to detect ground features in images from the cameras and determine tracking parameters based on the position of the detected ground features.

Abstract: Technique for performing camera calibration on a vehicle is disclosed. A method of performing camera calibration includes emitting, by a laser emitter located on a vehicle and pointed towards a road, a first laser pulse group towards a first location on a road and a second laser pulse group towards a second location on the road, where each laser pulse group includes one or more laser spots. For each laser pulse group: a first set of distances are calculated from a location of a laser receiver to the one or more laser spots, and a second set of distances are determined from an image obtained from a camera, where the second set of distances are from a location of the camera to the one or more laser spots. The method also includes determining two camera calibration parameters of the camera by solving two equations.

Abstract: Light projection systems and methods may comprise combining light from two or more projectors, Each projector may be controlled so that the combined light output of the projectors matches a target for the projected light. In some embodiments optimization is performed to generate image data and control signals for each of the projectors. Embodiments may be applied in image projecting applications, lighting applications, and 3D stereoscopic imaging.

Abstract: Systems and methods for immersive and collaborative video surveillance, in the commercial security industry are provided. Some methods can include receiving a video data stream from a surveillance camera in a monitored region via a cloud network, a user interface device of or coupled to a virtual reality headset displaying the video data stream, and the user interface device receiving user input corresponding to a movement of a user's body to navigate the video data stream and simulate the user navigating the monitored region from within the monitored region.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are remote controls with automated selection control. A remote control includes a microcontroller with a provisioned infrared remote library, which are programmed with control codes for a content device, a switch, an infrared light emitter, an indicator device, and a delay knob are connected to the microcontroller. The switch is associated with a selection function on the content device and with control codes. The microcontroller and the library, upon selection of a switch position at the switch, control the infrared light emitter to emit repetitive infrared control codes at the content device at a repetition rate responsive to a reaction time for switching the selection function at the content device, the repetitive infrared control codes automatically incrementing or decrementing the selection function at the content device. The delay knob sets the repetition rate. The indicator device indicates emissions from the infrared light emitter.

Abstract: A phosphor member includes: a phosphor plate that converts a part of excitation light into fluorescent light and emits mixed color light including the fluorescent light and the remaining part of the excitation light; and a reflective layer that is provided on the phosphor plate and that transmits a part of the mixed color light and reflects the remaining part.

Abstract: A method for locating a faulty photovoltaic (PV) panel includes controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to fly and perform image capturing, obtaining image information of the PV panel captured by a camera carried by the UAV, obtaining global positioning (GPS) information of the UAV and attitude information of the camera at a shooting time when the camera captures the image information, and, in response to determining that the image information includes fault information of the PV panel, determining a position of the PV panel according to the GPS information of the UAV and the attitude information of the camera at the shooting time.

Abstract: A relay apparatus for transferring image data transmitted from a transmission source to a transmission destination, including circuitry to: receive video image data from a first apparatus being the transmission source; determine whether a second apparatus being a transmission destination is capable of reproducing the video image data received from the first apparatus; based on a determination that the second apparatus is not capable of reproducing the video image data received from the first apparatus, apply image processing to the video image data to generate image data compatible with the second apparatus; and transfer the image data compatible with the second apparatus, to the second apparatus.

Abstract: A projection device and a controlling method of the projection device are provided. The projection device includes a light emitting module, a driver, a light valve, a projection lens and a processor. The light emitting module generates a light beam according to a driving current respectively. The driver generates the driving current and transmit the driving current to the light emitting module according to an operating signal. The light valve receives the light beam to form an image light beam. The projection lens projects the image light beam. The processor provides the operating signal with a default period to the driver and provides an operation of the light valve. According to the operating signal or the operation of the light valve, the driver generates the driving current lower than a default current during a first time interval in the default period.

Abstract: A method performed by a processor comprises determining a depth value of a target area relative to the image capturing device. The method also includes determining an adjustment to the brightness control so that a brightness level of images captured by the image capturing device is lowered if the depth value of the target area relative to the image capturing device is less than a threshold depth value. The method also includes determining whether an adjustment of the brightness control is to be automatically or manually adjusted. If the adjustment of the brightness control is to be manually adjusted, the processor over-rides manual control of the brightness control if an operator of the brightness control is causing the brightness level of images not to be lowered if the depth value of the target area relative to the image capturing device is less than the threshold depth value.

Abstract: Before fixing first and second lens modules to an image sensor to form an assembled camera module, the first lens module is held while electrical signals are provided to a first lens element comprised in the first lens module to drive the first lens element to move. An incident light is received along a first optical path and a reflective surface of the first lens element projects the incident light along a second optical path perpendicular to the first optical path such that the incident light is projected through the second lens module along the second optical path onto the image sensor. The first lens module and first lens element are moved relative to the image sensor until the reflective surface forms an inclination angle of 45 degrees with respect to the incident light, so that the incident light is projected normally onto an image plane of the image sensor.

Abstract: A projector is disclosed. The projector comprises: a body having an upper surfaces; a light output unit provided inside the body and outputting an image toward the upper surface; a cover covering the upper surface and pivotally connected to the body; and a control unit for reversing the image according to the angle formed by the cover and the upper surface.

Abstract: A system for providing video playback comprises a processor configured to synchronize clocks on the plurality of devices to a standard time, provide target video playback positions to the plurality of devices, wherein target video playback positions are based at least in part on the timing information, provide one or more locators for video streams to the plurality of devices, monitor playback status for each of the plurality of devices, and for a device, determine whether the playback status for the device indicates that a selected bitrate is too low or too high or that the playback is fast or slow; in response to determining the selected bitrate is too low, indicate to select a higher bitrate for a device; and in response to determining the selected bitrate is too high, indicate to select a lower bitrate for the device.

Abstract: A semiconductor light source driving device includes: a switching power supply circuit that converts a voltage across direct current (DC) power supply into a DC output voltage and outputs the DC output voltage to a semiconductor light source; and a light source driving circuit connected in series to the semiconductor light source. The switching power supply circuit includes: a switching circuit; an output capacitor; a controller; and an inductor short circuit. The switching circuit includes: a first switching element for voltage control; a second switching element connected in series to the first switching element; and an inductor connected to a connection point between the first and second switching elements. The inductor short circuit includes a diode and a fourth switching element connected in series to the diode.

Abstract: A system including a projection device configured to emit a plurality of light beams, where each individual light beam is emitted with a unique path within an environment, and where each individual light beam has a modulation pattern configured to transmit data corresponding to the unique path. The system also includes a receiver device having a sensor configured to detect at least one individual light beam of the plurality of light beams, a receiver processor configured to identify the modulation pattern of the detected individual light beam and generate response instructions based on the position data transmitted via the modulation pattern, and an output device configured to output a response based on the generated response instructions.

Abstract: An indexing pin comprises a central axis. The indexing pin further comprises a threaded portion, extending along the central axis. The indexing pin also comprises a stem, extending along the central axis opposite the threaded portion. The indexing pin further comprises a cylindrical surface, extending along the central axis between the threaded portion and the stem. The indexing pin further comprises a tapered surface, extending between the threaded portion and the cylindrical surface. The indexing pin further comprises a flange, located between the stem and the cylindrical surface.

Abstract: A set-top box with self-monitoring and system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the set-top box, a housing secures a television input, a television output, a processor, memory, and storage therein, which are communicatively interconnected by a busing architecture. The memory is accessible to the processor, and the memory includes processor-executable instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to detect when the television is not being utilized. Responsive thereto, the instructions cause the processor to scan channels received from the television input and generate a composite TV screen image data that may be resolved to a single TV screen image made from an assemblage of TV screen image captures corresponding to the scanned channels.

Abstract: A display system includes an imaging section, a display section, a selection section, an operation section, and a display control section. The imaging section is configured to image toward a rear and a side of a vehicle. The display section is configured to display an image captured by the imaging section. The selection section is configured to allow selection of a standard mode or a wide-angle mode. The operation section is configured to enable operation of one out of forward driving or reverse driving of the vehicle. The display control section includes RAM, and switches to whichever mode has been set out of the standard mode or the wide-angle mode immediately prior to the vehicle being driven in reverse in cases in which an operation to switch from reverse driving to forward driving of the vehicle has been performed using the operation section while in a reverse driving mode.

Abstract: The present technology relates to an image processing device, an image processing method, a program, and a projection system that facilitate the adjustment of the position and tilt of a camera. An image processing device according to one aspect of the present technology estimates, on the basis of a taken image taken by a camera installed at a predetermined tilt, the tilt of the camera, the camera being configured to photograph a projection surface of a screen on which a pattern image that is an image having a predetermined pattern has been projected from a projector, and performs control to display the taken image rotated depending on the tilt of the camera. The present technology is applicable to computers configured to control a plurality of projectors to project video.