Abstract: An artificial intelligence system that moderates and evaluates a group discussion, either at an in-person meeting or via a videoconferencing system. The system may use an artificial intelligence engine that can understand and generate natural language, such as a large-language model like ChatGPT™. The system may act as moderator by directing and modifying the flow of the discussion. It may continually analyze the discussion to identify participant patterns, the flow of topics, and participant reasoning skills. Based on its analyses, it may direct the flow of the discussion by indicating who should speak next, by directing a participant to respond to another participant's reasoning, by interrupting or redirecting if it detects dominance, silence, rambling, or new ideas, and by adjusting the discussion based on observed reasoning behaviors. After the meeting, it may generate an evaluation of each participant that measures their contributions, behavior, and reasoning patterns and skills.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence system that conducts an oral question-and-answer session with a single respondent to achieve an educational outcome, such as reviewing material to reinforce ideas or to prepare the respondent for future tests or events, or evaluating the respondent's knowledge or communication skills. The system may use an artificial intelligence engine that can understand and generate natural language, such as a large-language model like ChatGPT™. The system may require the respondent to read questions aloud, and it may evaluate the respondent's oral articulation and provide feedback on the articulation. Similarly, the respondent may be required to read the response to the question aloud. The system may generate feedback on the response and also require the respondent to read this feedback aloud. Reading all the material aloud leverages the production effect to reinforce learning and retention.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence system that conducts an oral question-and-answer session with a single respondent to achieve an educational outcome, such as reviewing material to reinforce ideas or to prepare the respondent for future tests or events, or evaluating the respondent's knowledge or communication skills. The system may use an artificial intelligence engine that can understand and generate natural language, such as a large-language model like ChatGPT™. The system may require the respondent to read questions aloud, and it may evaluate the respondent's oral articulation and provide feedback on the articulation. Similarly, the respondent may be required to read the response to the question aloud. The system may generate feedback on the response and also require the respondent to read this feedback aloud. Reading all the material aloud leverages the production effect to reinforce learning and retention.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence system that conducts an oral question-and-answer session with a single respondent to achieve an educational outcome, such as reviewing material to reinforce ideas or to prepare the respondent for future tests or events, or evaluating the respondent's knowledge or communication skills. The system may use an artificial intelligence engine that can understand and generate natural language, such as a large-language model like ChatGPT™. Text-to-speech and speech-to-text converters may be coupled to the AI engine to enable the system to communicate directly with the respondent using spoken language. The system may provide an interface for entry of session information such as background information on topics and the type of questioning that should be used during the session. The respondent may be given multiple attempts to answer a question and to select the best response, and the system may provide an evaluation and feedback after each response.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence system that conducts dialogs with one or more participants to achieve an educational outcome, such as teaching material with a Socratic question-and-answer method, reviewing material to reinforce ideas or to prepare a participant for future tests or events, or evaluating a participant's knowledge or communication skills. The system may use an artificial intelligence engine that can understand and generate natural language, such as a large-language model like ChatGPT. Text-to-speech and speech-to-text converters may be coupled to the AI engine to enable the system to communicate directly with participants using spoken language. The system may provide an interface for entry of contextual information for a dialog, such as background information on topics for discussion. It may provide an interface for moderation of a dialog, for example by a teacher, lawyer, thesis advisor, etc. System may evaluate the performance of the participants at the end of a dialog.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence system that conducts dialogs with one or more participants to achieve an educational outcome, such as teaching material with a Socratic question-and-answer method, reviewing material to reinforce ideas or to prepare a participant for future tests or events, or evaluating a participant's knowledge or communication skills. The system may use an artificial intelligence engine that can understand and generate natural language, such as a large-language model like ChatGPT. Text-to-speech and speech-to-text converters may be coupled to the AI engine to enable the system to communicate directly with participants using spoken language. The system may provide an interface for entry of contextual information for a dialog, such as background information on topics for discussion. It may provide an interface for moderation of a dialog, for example by a teacher, lawyer, thesis advisor, etc. System may evaluate the performance of the participants at the end of a dialog.

Abstract: A system that enables a group to collaborate to capture and share media for an event. An organizer defines the time and location of an event, which establishes a geofence around the event area. Each event participant uses a mobile application that coordinates communication and sharing. The participants' devices form a mesh network with peer-to-peer links, for example over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Media, such as photos or videos, captured by a participant are shared over the mesh network. To accommodate low bandwidth peer-to-peer links, reduced-size media, such as thumbnails, may be shared. Participants may exchange messages and update peers on their locations. Locations may be determined using GPS, or by correlating camera images and 3D sensor data with a model of the event area. Media may be uploaded to a server and curated to form integrated media records of the event, such as a highlight reel or news feed.

Abstract: The system enables conversion of black and white images to color images and/or two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images based on adding color and/or depth to images using masks for regions in the images, as well as reshaping of masks to cover objects that have moved and changed shape as the objects move in a sequence of images. Also, includes motion picture project management system for reviewers, coordinators and artists. Artists utilize image analysis and image enhancement and computer graphics processing for example to convert two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images or otherwise create or alter motion pictures. Enables the efficient management of projects related to motion pictures to enable enterprises to manage assets, control costs, predict budgets and profit margins, reduce archival storage and otherwise provide displays tailored to specific roles to increase worker efficiency.

Abstract: Multi-stage production pipeline system that may be utilized in conjunction with a motion picture project management system. The multi-stage production pipeline system includes a computer and a database. The database includes metadata associated with at least one shot or associated with regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The computer includes a grouping tool interface for presenting user interface elements and accepting input of the metadata associated with the at least one shot or regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The system enables a large studio workforce to work non-linearly on a film while maintaining a unified vision driven by key creative figures, allowing for more consistent, higher quality, faster, less expensive work product and more efficient project management techniques. The system also enables reuse of project files, masks and other production elements across projects.

Abstract: A system that enables a group to collaborate to capture and share media for an event. An organizer defines the time and location of an event, which establishes a geofence around the event area. Each event participant uses a mobile application that coordinates communication and sharing. The participants' devices form a mesh network with peer-to-peer links, for example over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Media, such as photos or videos, captured by a participant are shared over the mesh network. To accommodate low bandwidth peer-to-peer links, reduced-size media, such as thumbnails, may be shared. Participants may exchange messages and update peers on their locations. Locations may be determined using GPS, or by correlating camera images and 3D sensor data with a model of the event area. Media may be uploaded to a server and curated to form integrated media records of the event, such as a highlight reel or news feed.

Abstract: Multi-stage production pipeline system that may be utilized in conjunction with a motion picture project management system. The multi-stage production pipeline system includes a computer and a database. The database includes metadata associated with at least one shot or associated with regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The computer includes a grouping tool interface for presenting user interface elements and accepting input of the metadata associated with the at least one shot or regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The system enables a large studio workforce to work non-linearly on a film while maintaining a unified vision driven by key creative figures, allowing for more consistent, higher quality, faster, less expensive work product and more efficient project management techniques. The system also enables reuse of project files, masks and other production elements across projects.

Abstract: Multi-stage production pipeline system that may be utilized in conjunction with a motion picture project management system. The multi-stage production pipeline system includes a computer and a database. The database includes metadata associated with at least one shot or associated with regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The computer includes a grouping tool interface for presenting user interface elements and accepting input of the metadata associated with the at least one shot or regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The system enables a large studio workforce to work non-linearly on a film while maintaining a unified vision driven by key creative figures, allowing for more consistent, higher quality, faster, less expensive work product and more efficient project management techniques. The system also enables reuse of project files, masks and other production elements across projects.

Abstract: The system enables conversion of black and white images to color images and/or two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images based on adding color and/or depth to images using masks for regions in the images, as well as reshaping of masks to cover objects that have moved and changed shape as the objects move in a sequence of images. Also, includes motion picture project management system for reviewers, coordinators and artists. Artists utilize image analysis and image enhancement and computer graphics processing for example to convert two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images or otherwise create or alter motion pictures. Enables the efficient management of projects related to motion pictures to enable enterprises to manage assets, control costs, predict budgets and profit margins, reduce archival storage and otherwise provide displays tailored to specific roles to increase worker efficiency.

Abstract: Multi-stage production pipeline system that may be utilized in conjunction with a motion picture project management system. The multi-stage production pipeline system includes a computer and a database. The database includes metadata associated with at least one shot or associated with regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The computer includes a grouping tool interface for presenting user interface elements and accepting input of the metadata associated with the at least one shot or regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The system enables a large studio workforce to work non-linearly on a film while maintaining a unified vision driven by key creative figures, allowing for more consistent, higher quality, faster, less expensive work product and more efficient project management techniques. The system also enables reuse of project files, masks and other production elements across projects.

Abstract: The system enables conversion of black and white images to color images and/or two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images based on adding color and/or depth to images using masks for regions in the images, as well as reshaping of masks to cover objects that have moved and changed shape as the objects move in a sequence of images. Also, includes motion picture project management system for reviewers, coordinators and artists. Artists utilize image analysis and image enhancement and computer graphics processing for example to convert two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images or otherwise create or alter motion pictures. Enables the efficient management of projects related to motion pictures to enable enterprises to manage assets, control costs, predict budgets and profit margins, reduce archival storage and otherwise provide displays tailored to specific roles to increase worker efficiency.

Abstract: Multi-stage production pipeline system that may be utilized in conjunction with a motion picture project management system. The multi-stage production pipeline system includes a computer and a database. The database includes metadata associated with at least one shot or associated with regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The computer includes a grouping tool interface for presenting user interface elements and accepting input of the metadata associated with the at least one shot or regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The system enables a large studio workforce to work non-linearly on a film while maintaining a unified vision driven by key creative figures, allowing for more consistent, higher quality, faster, less expensive work product and more efficient project management techniques. The system also enables reuse of project files, masks and other production elements across projects.

Abstract: Multi-stage production pipeline system that may be utilized in conjunction with a motion picture project management system. The multi-stage production pipeline system includes a computer and a database. The database includes metadata associated with at least one shot or associated with regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The computer includes a grouping tool interface for presenting user interface elements and accepting input of the metadata associated with the at least one shot or regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The system enables a large studio workforce to work non-linearly on a film while maintaining a unified vision driven by key creative figures, allowing for more consistent, higher quality, faster, less expensive work product and more efficient project management techniques. The system also enables reuse of project files, masks and other production elements across projects.

Abstract: The system enables conversion of black and white images to color images and/or two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images based on adding color and/or depth to images using masks for regions in the images, as well as reshaping of masks to cover objects that have moved and changed shape as the objects move in a sequence of images. Also, includes motion picture project management system for reviewers, coordinators and artists. Artists utilize image analysis and image enhancement and computer graphics processing for example to convert two-dimensional images into three-dimensional images or otherwise create or alter motion pictures. Enables the efficient management of projects related to motion pictures to enable enterprises to manage assets, control costs, predict budgets and profit margins, reduce archival storage and otherwise provide displays tailored to specific roles to increase worker efficiency.

Abstract: Multi-stage production pipeline system that may be utilized in conjunction with a motion picture project management system. The multi-stage production pipeline system includes a computer and a database. The database includes metadata associated with at least one shot or associated with regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The computer includes a grouping tool interface for presenting user interface elements and accepting input of the metadata associated with the at least one shot or regions within the plurality of images in the at least one shot, or both. The system enables a large studio workforce to work non-linearly on a film while maintaining a unified vision driven by key creative figures, allowing for more consistent, higher quality, faster, less expensive work product and more efficient project management techniques. The system also enables reuse of project files, masks and other production elements across projects.

Abstract: A line depth augmentation system and method for conversion of 2D images to 3D images. Enables adding depth to regions by altering depth of lines in the regions, for example in cell animation images or regions of limited color range. Eliminates creation of wireframe or other depth models and complex modeling of regions to match the depth of lines therein. Enables rapid conversion of two-dimensional images to three-dimensional images by enabling stereographers to quickly add/alter line depth without artifacts in images for example lines in monochrome regions. Embodiments may output a stereoscopic image pair of images with lines having desired depth, or any other three-dimensional viewing enabled image, such as an anaglyph image. Although the lines may be of a different depth than the region they appear in, the human mind interprets the monochromatic region as having depth associated with the line.