Abstract: Systems and methods for adaptively allocating resources between a dedicated reference signal and a traffic signal are disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a wireless communication system 100 includes a base station 404. The base station 404 includes a receiver 428 that receives a quality metric 432 from a remote station 106. The quality metric 432 indicates the quality of a signal transmitted from the base station 404 and received by the remote station 106. The base station 404 also includes a resource allocation component 434 that uses the quality metric 432 to allocate a resource between the traffic signal 422 and the dedicated reference signal 418. The base station 404 also includes a transmitter 426 that transmits the traffic signal 422 and the dedicated reference signal 418 to the remote station 106.

Abstract: Various arrangements for delivery of relevant content to a mobile device of a user are presented. Physiological state data and image data related to the user of the mobile device may be received by a host computer system from a mobile device. The image data may be analyzed to identify a characteristic of the image. The physiological state data may also be analyzed. Content to deliver to the mobile device of the user may be selected at least partially based on the physiological state data of the user and the characteristic of the image. The content may be transmitted to the mobile device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use in the treatment of allergic disorders, such as allergic rhinitis and asthma.

Abstract: Various arrangements for delivery of relevant content to a mobile device of a user are presented. Physiological state data and image data related to the user of the mobile device may be received by a host computer system from a mobile device. The image data may be analyzed to identify a characteristic of the image. The physiological state data may also be analyzed. Content to deliver to the mobile device of the user may be selected at least partially based on the physiological state data of the user and the characteristic of the image. The content may be transmitted to the mobile device.

Abstract: A reference patch of an unknown environment is generated on the fly for positioning and tracking. The reference patch is generated using a captured image of a planar object with two perpendicular sets of parallel lines. The planar object is detected in the image and axes of the world coordinate system are defined using the vanishing points for the two sets of parallel lines. The camera rotation is recovered based on the defined axes, and the reference patch of at least a portion of the image of the planar object is generated using the recovered camera rotation. The reference patch can then be used for vision based detection and tracking. The planar object may be detected in the image as sets of parallel lines or as a rectangle.

Abstract: Various arrangements for tracking a target within a series of images is presented. The target may be detected within a first image at least partially based on a correspondence between the target and a stored reference template. A tracking template may be created for tracking the target using the first image. The target may be located within a second image using the tracking template.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for identifying and filtering redundant database entries associated with a visual search system. An example of a method of managing a database associated with a mobile device described herein includes identifying a captured image; obtaining an external database record from an external database corresponding to an object identified from the captured image; comparing the external database record to a locally stored database record; and locally discarding one of the external database record or the locally stored database record if the comparing indicates overlap between the external database record and the locally stored database record.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting augmented reality or other computer vision applications are presented. Embodiments enable communication between natural feature and auto-focus engines to increase an engine's accuracy or decrease a processing time of the engine. An auto-focus engine may communicate a location of an auto-focus window to a natural feature detection module and/or a change in location of a previous auto-focus window to a next auto-focus window. The natural feature detection module uses the communicated information to limit an initial search area and/or to set a next tracking search window. A natural feature tracking module may communicate a changes from a previous location of a natural feature to a next location of the natural feature to an auto-focus engine. The auto-focus engine uses the change to set a next auto-focus window.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for use in devices that are enabled to receive control channel information over a link having a plurality of interlaced slots. The methods and apparatuses may be implemented to selectively disable/enable one or more circuits within a receiver path at selected times.

Abstract: A multi-user augmented reality (AR) system operates without a previously acquired common reference by generating a reference image on the fly. The reference image is produced by capturing at least two images of a planar object and using the images to determine a pose (position and orientation) of a first mobile platform with respect to the planar object. Based on the orientation of the mobile platform, an image of the planar object, which may be one of the initial images or a subsequently captured image, is warped to produce the reference image of a front view of the planar object. The reference image may be produced by the mobile platform or by, e.g., a server. Other mobile platforms may determine their pose with respect to the planar object using the reference image to perform a multi-user augmented reality application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing these compounds, and their use in the treatment of allergic disorders, such as allergic rhinitis and asthma.

Abstract: A room air conditioner and/or heat pump is shown with a main control and a user interface. The user interface is mounted on a user interface mount attached to the front of a main unit, but behind the bezel. The user interface mount is used to (a) insert or remove the main unit, (b) secure and protect wiring cables, (c) mount the user interface thereon, (d) direct a filter into position, (e) provide a slot for a fresh air slide, and (f) direct a bezel into position. A main control housing allows access there through to a main control circuit board, but prevents moisture from dripping on the main control circuit board. A dual filter element is located behind a double hinged door. Channels and flanges direct and secure the bezel into position.

Abstract: A mobile station determines it elevation based on the determined position of mobile station and a database of elevation data. The determined elevation of the mobile station may be used to vertically position a computer generated graphics in an image produced by the mobile station. In one embodiment, the elevation of the mobile station is determined by obtaining the elevation of multiple positions that define an area around the mobile station and using the elevation at the multiple positions to calculate the elevation at the current position.

Abstract: A method for ordering goods and services is used in conjunction with a computer-based ordering system that is principally viewed as a kiosk by customers or patrons of a restaurant. The method synchronizes the submission of an order for food preparation to a kitchen with the patrons actually getting a table at which they may sit. This reduces the wait time for the patron, increasing their overall satisfaction with service and reduces the cycle time of a particular table (increases “turns” at the table). The method includes receiving an order for goods or services through the computer-based ordering system to create an order. A queue value, e.g., a pager number, is then associated with the order to create a queued order. The queued order is then held in a database of the computer-based ordering system. The queued order is released and fulfilled after the queue value has expired.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for use in devices that are enabled to receive control channel information over a link having a plurality of interlaced slots. The methods and apparatuses may be implemented to selectively disable/enable one or more circuits within a receiver path at selected times.

Abstract: A method of conducting a chemical reaction in a flow reactor comprises the steps of pumping at least one liquid reaction plug bounded at both ends by liquid spacer plugs along a reaction channel of the reactor; and conducting the chemical reaction in the reaction plug inside the reaction channel, wherein the liquid reaction plug comprises one or more reagents dispersed in a reaction solvent, the liquid spacer plugs are immiscible in the reaction solvent, and the reagents are substantially insoluble in the spacer plugs; and wherein the aspect ratio of the at least one reaction plug is at least about 10.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an electrical device and a latching micromagnetic switch that controls energy flow through the electrical device. The latching micromagnetic switch includes a cantilever, a permanent magnet, and a coil configured to latch the latching micromagnetic switch in one of two positions each time energy passes through the coil. The electrical device and the latching micromagnetic switch can be integrated on a same substrate. Otherwise, the electrical device and the latching micromagnetic switch can be located on separate substrates and coupled together. The electrical device can be a circuit, a filter, an antenna, a transceiver, or the like.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, processors, and computer program products for obtaining or providing search results are provided. A method of providing search results includes receiving a query initiated by a user and performing a search based on the query. The method further includes determining a friends bias associated with the user, biasing a search result based on the friends bias, and storing the biased search results. Further provided is a method for obtaining search results that includes receiving a query initiated by a user and forwarding the query for performance of a search. Further included in the method is receiving and storing a biased search result in response to the query. The biased search result is based on friends bias data.

Abstract: A computer-based ordering system for ordering goods and services includes a plurality of self-service client terminals and a server. Each self-service client terminal runs a self-order application including a set of interactive menu screens having buttons that allow the customer to select and customize products for the order. An administration tool application communicates with the server to administer the self-service client terminals. The administration tool application including a menu editor that enables the administrator to create and edit the interactive menu screens provided by the self-order application at the self-service client terminals. The menu editor accesses a library of menu templates containing predefined groupings of buttons, and uses the menu templates, as directed by the administrator, during creation and editing of the interactive menu screens.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an electrical device and a latching micromagnetic switch that controls energy flow through the electrical device. The latching micromagnetic switch includes a cantilever, a permanent magnet, and a coil configured to latch the latching micromagnetic switch in one of two positions each time energy passes through the coil. The electrical device and the latching micromagnetic switch can be integrated on a same substrate. Otherwise, the electrical device and the latching micromagnetic switch can be located on separate substrates and coupled together. The electrical device can be a circuit, a filter, an antenna, a transceiver, or the like.