Abstract: A system includes a hardware processor and a memory storing software code. The software code is executed to receive media content including a video and an audio component, recognize the media content as ad-slugged or seamless content, and detect black video frames of the media content. For ad-slugged content, the software code further detects silent video frames, and identifies, using the black video frames and the silent video frames, candidate ad-insertion point(s) and a probability score associated with each, to provide ad-break prediction(s). For seamless content, the software code performs evaluations of blackness transitions between sequential video frames, and one or more evaluations of audio continuity across respective one or more sequences of the black video frames, and identifies, using the black video frames and the evaluations, candidate ad-insertion point(s) and a probability score associated with each to provide ad-break prediction(s).

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are related to systems, apparatus, and methods of generating or calculating liability and operational costs of a vehicle based on a driver's handling of the vehicle are described herein. Using a combination of vehicle sensors, video input, and on-board artificial intelligence and/or machine learning algorithms, the systems and methods of the present disclosure can identify risky events performed by the driver of a vehicle and generate, calculate, and evaluate driving scores for the driver of the vehicle and send the calculations to one or more entities.

Abstract: A system includes a hardware processor and a memory storing software code. The software code is executed to receive media content including a video and an audio component, recognize the media content as ad-slugged or seamless content, and detect black video frames of the media content. For ad-slugged content, the software code further detects silent video frames, and identifies, using the black video frames and the silent video frames, candidate ad-insertion point(s) and a probability score associated with each, to provide ad-break prediction(s). For seamless content, the software code performs evaluations of blackness transitions between sequential video frames, and one or more evaluations of audio continuity across respective one or more sequences of the black video frames, and identifies, using the black video frames and the evaluations, candidate ad-insertion point(s) and a probability score associated with each to provide ad-break prediction(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated massage apparatus (10) having a substantially horizontal bed (20) which provides a massage surface (12). A massage element or roller (14) can move relative to the massage surface to provide an automated massage to the whole or selected parts of the body of a user lying upon the bed.

Abstract: A method of collecting vehicle parking data includes preprocessing images of a parking area, identifying a vehicle in a parking spot shown in one or more of the images, and detecting a vehicle change in the parking spot in the images collected at different times.

Abstract: A method for alerting a driver includes detecting an object in a spatial environment adjacent to a vehicle and identifying a set of output devices located within a cabin of the vehicle. Each one of the set of output devices may be located at a different location of the cabin. The method also includes selecting an output device of the set of output devices based on a location of the object in relation to the vehicle and generating a notification via the selected output device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved visual fiducials and detection. A plurality of high-contrast visual fiducials are disposed within an environment (e.g., a vehicle interior). Each high-contrast visual fiducial comprises a pattern layer disposed on a translucent base, the pattern layer comprising an opaque material with one or more pattern components disposed therein. The high-contrast visual fiducials are configured to enable light to pass through the translucent base and through the one or more pattern components of the pattern layer. One or more wearable devices can be configured to detect light passing through the pattern components, the wearable devices communicatively coupled to a detection system configured to decode the received light pattern.

Abstract: A pressurized media vessel system for water treatment is disclosed. The vessel can contain either granular activated carbon (GAC) or ion exchange (IX) resin. The system includes a flanged inlet to introduce process water to the vessel for treatment. The flanged inlet is configured to interchangeably attach to different distributors depending on a desired mode of operation. The vessel may be filled with a GAC bed in a first mode of operation and may be filled with an IX resin media bed in a second mode of operation.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improved visual fiducials and detection. A plurality of high-contrast visual fiducials are disposed within an environment (e.g., a vehicle interior). Each high-contrast visual fiducial comprises a pattern layer disposed on a translucent base, the pattern layer comprising an opaque material with one or more pattern components disposed therein. The high-contrast visual fiducials are configured to enable light to pass through the translucent base and through the one or more pattern components of the pattern layer. One or more wearable devices can be configured to detect light passing through the pattern components, the wearable devices communicatively coupled to a detection system configured to decode the received light pattern.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automated massage apparatus (10) having a substantially horizontal bed (20) which provides a massage surface (12). A massage element or roller (14) can move relative to the massage surface to provide an automated massage to the whole or selected parts of the body of a user lying upon the bed.

Abstract: A method for alerting a driver includes detecting an object in a spatial environment adjacent to a vehicle and identifying a set of output devices located within a cabin of the vehicle. Each one of the set of output devices may be located at a different location of the cabin. The method also includes selecting an output device of the set of output devices based on a location of the object in relation to the vehicle and generating a notification via the selected output device.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are related to systems, apparatus, and methods of generating or calculating liability and operational costs of a vehicle based on a driver's handling of the vehicle are described herein. Using a combination of vehicle sensors, video input, and on-board artificial intelligence and/or machine learning algorithms, the systems and methods of the present disclosure can identify risky events performed by the driver of a vehicle and generate, calculate, and evaluate driving scores for the driver of the vehicle and send the calculations to one or more entities.

Abstract: A method for providing adaptive localized notification in a vehicle compartment is presented. The method includes detecting a location of an event in a spatial environment adjacent to a first vehicle. The method also includes identifying a notification output device of multiple notification output devices that corresponds to the location of the event. The method further includes outputting, in the vehicle compartment via the notification output device, a notification that is localized to correspond to the location of the event.

Abstract: A method for providing adaptive localized notification in a vehicle compartment is presented. The method includes detecting a location of an event in a spatial environment adjacent to a first vehicle. The method also includes identifying a notification output device of multiple notification output devices that corresponds to the location of the event. The method further includes outputting, in the vehicle compartment via the notification output device, a notification that is localized to correspond to the location of the event.

Abstract: A method of collecting vehicle parking data includes preprocessing images of a parking area, identifying a vehicle in a parking spot shown in one or more of the images, and detecting a vehicle change in the parking spot in the images collected at different times.

Abstract: The system includes automated methods for managing risk associated with investment products. A logic engine executes portfolio realignment and contract benefit calculations according to timing rules or event-based triggers. The investment product may provide a guaranteed withdrawal benefit option that allows for a variety of investment, payment, withdrawal, fee and termination options.

Abstract: Automated methods for managing risk associated with investment products is disclosed. A logic engine executes portfolio realignment and contract benefit calculations according to timing rules or event-based triggers. The investment product may provide a guaranteed withdrawal benefit option that allows for a variety of investment, payment, withdrawal, fee and termination options.

Abstract: Automated methods for managing risk associated with investment products is disclosed. A logic engine executes portfolio realignment and contract benefit calculations according to timing rules or event-based triggers. The investment product may provide a guaranteed withdrawal benefit option that allows for a variety of investment, payment, withdrawal, fee and termination options.

Abstract: A landscape lightpost that provides a substantially enclosed wire compartment. The lightpost includes a main post, a cap, a separator plate, and structure for positioning the separator plate between the main post and cap, to form the substantially enclosed wire compartment.

Abstract: A landscape lightpost that provides a substantially enclosed wire compartment. The lightpost includes a main post, a cap, a separator plate, and structure for positioning the separator plate between the main post and cap, to form the substantially enclosed wire compartment.