Abstract: A method may include receiving, by a first computing device, a positional message from a second computing device. The positional message may indicate a position and an accumulated error of the indicated position corresponding to the second computing device. The accumulated error of the second computing device may be compared to an accumulated error of the first computing device in which the first and the second accumulated errors respectively represent degrees of uncertainty regarding respective positions and orientations of the first and second computing devices that increase over time. Responsive to the second accumulated error being less than the first accumulated error, a distance and an orientation of the first computing device relative to the second computing device may be assessed and a position of the first computing device in the environment may be updated based on the distance and the orientation.

Abstract: A method may include receiving, by a first computing device, a positional message from a second computing device. The positional message may indicate a position and an accumulated error of the indicated position corresponding to the second computing device. The accumulated error of the second computing device may be compared to an accumulated error of the first computing device in which the first and the second accumulated errors respectively represent degrees of uncertainty regarding respective positions and orientations of the first and second computing devices that increase over time. Responsive to the second accumulated error being less than the first accumulated error, a distance and an orientation of the first computing device relative to the second computing device may be assessed and a position of the first computing device in the environment may be updated based on the distance and the orientation.

Abstract: Sleep systems and devices including a mattress conversion device and a mattress are disclosed. The mattress conversion device includes a base layer, one or more side portions, and a cavity defined by the base layer and the one or more side portions. The mattress conversion device can slidingly received the mattress. A method for recycling an existing mattress is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for generating multimedia output. The method comprises receiving a text input and receiving an animated character input corresponding to an animated character including at least one movement characteristic. The method includes analyzing the text input to determine at least one text characteristic of the text input. The method includes generating a viseme timeline by applying at least one viseme characteristic to each of the at least one text characteristic. Based on the viseme timeline, the method includes generating a multimedia output coordinating the at least one character movement of the animated character with the at least one viseme characteristic.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for automatically generating lyric videos comprising receiving an audio selection, determining timing information of the audio selection, and determining lyric information of the audio selection. The method includes receiving tone information of the audio selection and generating video content based on at least one of the timing information, the lyric information, and the tone information of the audio selection. The method also includes rendering a lyric video based on the video content and the audio selection.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for automatically generating musical works including receiving a lyrical input and receiving a musical input. The method includes analyzing the lyrical input to determine at least one lyrical characteristic and analyzing the musical input to determine at least one musical characteristic. Based on the at least one lyrical characteristic, the method includes correlating the lyrical input with the musical input to generate a synthesizer input. The method includes sending the synthesizer input and the at least one voice characteristic to a voice synthesizer. The method may also include receiving, from the voice synthesizer, a vocal rendering of the lyrical input. The method includes receiving a singer selection corresponding to at least one voice characteristic, and generating a musical work from the vocal rendering based on the lyrical input, the musical input, and the at least one voice characteristic.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an apparatus may include a circuit that has a first input to receive motion data from at least one of a motion sensor and an optical sensor and that has a second input to receive directional data corresponding to the motion data. The circuit may further include an input/output interface configured to provide data to a display and a control circuit coupled to the first input, the second input, and the input/output interface. The control circuit may be configured to determine a current position based at least in part on the motion data and the directional data and update an indicator on a digital map based on the current position determined from the motion data.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an apparatus may include a circuit that has a first input to receive motion data from at least one of a motion sensor and an optical sensor and that has a second input to receive directional data corresponding to the motion data. The circuit may further include an input/output interface configured to provide data to a display and a control circuit coupled to the first input, the second input, and the input/output interface. The control circuit may be configured to determine a current position based at least in part on the motion data and the directional data and update an indicator on a digital map based on the current position determined from the motion data.

Abstract: A fixture supports a brake pedal tester on a floor pan of an automotive vehicle. Locking pins are mounted on the fixture. The locking pins are adapted to extend into locating holes in the floor pan. The brake pedal tester is mounted on the fixture forwardly of the locking pins. The locking pins have notches engageable with edges of the locating holes to prevent the fixture from lifting up when the tester is operated. A locating pin on the fixture rearwardly of the locking pins is adapted to extend into another locating hole in the floor pan.

Abstract: A fixture supports a brake pedal tester on a floor pan of an automotive vehicle. Locking pins are mounted on the fixture. The locking pins are adapted to extend into locating holes in the floor pan. The brake pedal tester is mounted on the fixture forwardly of the locking pins. The locking pins have notches engageable with edges of the locating holes to prevent the fixture from lifting up when the tester is operated. A locating pin on the fixture rearwardly of the locking pins is adapted to extend into another locating hole in the floor pan.