Abstract: Input images are partitioned into non-overlapping segments perpendicular to a disparity dimension of the input images. Each segment includes a contiguous region of pixels spanning from a first edge to a second edge of the image, with the two edges parallel to the disparity dimension. In some aspects, contiguous input image segments are assigned in a “round robin” manner to a set of sub-images. Each pair of input images generates a corresponding pair of sub-image sets. Semi-global matching processes are then performed on pairs of corresponding sub-images generated from each input image. The SGM processes may be run in parallel, reducing an elapsed time to generate respective disparity sub-maps. The disparity sub-maps are then combined to provide a single disparity map of equivalent size to the original two input images.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for implementing distributed object detection processing are described herein. An object detection system includes a plurality of computer vision accelerators to process a respective plurality of portions of an input image and produce a list of detected objects in the respective plurality of portions of the input image; and a processor subsystem to: combine the list of detected objects from each of the plurality of computer vision accelerators, to produce a combined list of detected objects; sort the combined list of detected objects; and remove duplicate entries in the combined list of detected objects to produce an output list of detected objects.

Abstract: Input images are partitioned into non-overlapping segments perpendicular to a disparity dimension of the input images. Each segment includes a contiguous region of pixels spanning from a first edge to a second edge of the image, with the two edges parallel to the disparity dimension. In some aspects, contiguous input image segments are assigned in a “round robin” manner to a set of sub-images. Each pair of input images generates a corresponding pair of sub-image sets. Semi-global matching processes are then performed on pairs of corresponding sub-images generated from each input image. The SGM processes may be run in parallel, reducing an elapsed time to generate respective disparity sub-maps. The disparity sub-maps are then combined to provide a single disparity map of equivalent size to the original two input images.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for implementing distributed object detection processing are described herein. An object detection system includes a plurality of computer vision accelerators to process a respective plurality of portions of an input image and produce a list of detected objects in the respective plurality of portions of the input image; and a processor subsystem to: combine the list of detected objects from each of the plurality of computer vision accelerators, to produce a combined list of detected objects; sort the combined list of detected objects; and remove duplicate entries in the combined list of detected objects to produce an output list of detected objects.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to generate harmonically related laser wavelengths includes a pair of lenses at opposing faces of a non-linear optical material. The lenses are configured to promote incoming and outgoing beams to be normal to each outer lens surface over a range of acceptance angles of the incoming laser beam. This reduces reflection loss for higher efficiency operation. Additionally, the lenses allow a wider range of wavelengths for lasers for more universal application. Examples of the lenses include plano-cylindrical and plano-spherical form factors.

Abstract: An arrangement is provided for consistent parameter configuration in an embedded system. A consistent parameter configuration mechanism comprises a management client and a configuration manager. When the management client receives a set of configuration requests, it notifies the configuration manager to start a transaction, during which the configuration manager requests relevant embedded modules to perform parameter configurations according to the configuration requests, to manage hard coded dependencies, and to enforce registered dependencies. Any detected inconsistency during parameter configuration causes the consistent parameter configuration mechanism to undo the parameter configuration.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus having a tank having at least a portion of its surface collapsible such that the tank can be configured in either a deployed position or a smaller stored position. A membrane module is located in the tank. The tank has a feed inlet and a permeate port in communication with the membrane module. When in the deployed position, water enters the inlet and flows through the membrane and out the permeate port in a filtration process. When filtration is no longer required, the tank can be collapsed for transport. The membrane module may remain in the tank when the tank is collapsed.

Abstract: A system and method for software modularization and automatic code generation for embedded systems is disclosed. An embedded systems software application module is disclosed comprising an initialization/shutdown unit that allows for shutdown and initialization of the module, and a module proper that provides the functionality of the module and having a management/configuration manager interface used to communicate between the module proper and a configuration manager and one or more configuration management units such that the module proper is management access type independent. Optionally, the module may further comprise one or more configuration management units that provide specific management of and interaction with the module proper. There is also provided a toolset to facilitate code generation and development for creating an embedded systems software application from one or more such modules.

Abstract: An arrangement is provided for consistent parameter configuration in an embedded system. A consistent parameter configuration mechanism comprises a management client and a configuration manager. When the management client receives a set of configuration requests, it notifies the configuration manager to start a transaction, during which the configuration manager requests relevant embedded modules to perform parameter configurations according to the configuration requests, to manage hard coded dependencies, and to enforce registered dependencies. Any detected inconsistency during parameter configuration causes the consistent parameter configuration mechanism to undo the parameter configuration.

Abstract: An arrangement is provided for consistent parameter configuration in an embedded system. A consistent parameter configuration mechanism comprises a management client and a configuration manager. When the management client receives a set of configuration requests, it notifies the configuration manager to start a transaction, during which the configuration manager requests relevant embedded modules to perform parameter configurations according to the configuration requests, to manage hard coded dependencies, and to enforce registered dependencies. Any detected inconsistency during parameter configuration causes the consistent parameter configuration mechanism to undo the parameter configuration.

Abstract: A system and method for software modularization and automatic code generation for embedded systems is disclosed. An embedded systems software application module is disclosed comprising an initialization/shutdown unit that allows for shutdown and initialization of the module, and a module proper that provides the functionality of the module and having a management/configuration manager interface used to communicate between the module proper and a configuration manager and one or more configuration management units such that the module proper is management access type independent. Optionally, the module may further comprise one or more configuration management units that provide specific management of and interaction with the module proper. There is also provided a toolset to facilitate code generation and development for creating an embedded systems software application from one or more such modules.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of embedded systems. More particularly, some embodiments initialize, reconfigure, and shut down a module function to provide a unified solution for software development.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of networking systems. More particularly, some embodiments change validation and setting of configuration parameter change requests within a transaction to provide a unified solution for software development.

Abstract: An arrangement is provided for consistent parameter configuration in an embedded system. A consistent parameter configuration mechanism comprises a management client and a configuration manager. When the management client receives a set of configuration requests, it notifies the configuration manager to start a transaction, during which the configuration manager requests relevant embedded modules to perform parameter configurations according to the configuration requests, to manage hard coded dependencies, and to enforce registered dependencies. Any detected inconsistency during parameter configuration causes the consistent parameter configuration mechanism to undo the parameter configuration.