Abstract: A central command system may determine a mission plan for resilient execution by a swarm of drones comprising one or more sensors to capture data in accordance with the mission plan. The mission plan may specify requirements for fault tolerance or parallelism and a redundancy structure for the swarm. The mission plan may be transmitted to a remote drone swarm controller device that determines a swarm configuration based on the mission plan and available drones. The controller may transmit instructions regarding the swarm configuration to dispatch a resilient swarm of drones. During execution of the mission plan, drones in the resilient swarm may be monitored by other drones in the swarm, by the remote drone swarm controller, and/or by the central command system. The redundancy structure provides for failover options for one or more drones in the resilient swarm.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising generating a dynamic personalized webpage is disclosed. At least two webpages are loaded in a fashion that is hidden from the user. Content from the at least two webpages is extracted based on classification “of interest” by an artificial intelligence algorithm. A dynamic personalized webpage comprising extracted content is then generated and displayed to the user. In the preferred embodiment, the user's dynamic personalized webpage will be filled with advertisements tailored to the user and the user would receive at least some revenue from advertisements.

Abstract: This patent provides a novel stereoscopic imaging system. In the preferred embodiment, the improved stereoscopic imaging system would be incorporated onto a smart phone, which is called the stereoscopic smart phone (SSP). The SSP would work in conjunction with one or more stereoscopic head display units (SHDUs). Once this system is operational, it will allow significant improvements to obtaining stereoscopic imagery. One novel aspect of this patent comprises wherein the stereoscopic cameras on the SSP can move in position to alter stereo separation distance and change the convergence to optimally image a scene.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing preemptive rendering of a 3D dataset is disclosed. Some rendering engines are too slow to render a large dataset quickly. In this patent, a list of possible views is generated. For each possible view includes a viewing position and viewing angle. For each possible view, rendering of a 3D dataset is performed to generate a corresponding preemptively rendered image for said each possible view. Each possible view and corresponding preemptively rendered image are stored. A head display unit's position and orientation are tracked and at a time epoch when said head display unit's position and orientation correspond to a possible view in said list of possible views, the corresponding preemptively rendered image is displayed.

Abstract: New mobility components are provided that can enable a vehicle to traverse difficult terrain. In a particular aspect, vehicle leg components are provided that utilize unique degrees of freedom that can facilitate mobility. In a further aspect, vehicles are provided that contain such components.

Abstract: This patent discloses a method record imagery in a way that is larger than a user could visualize. Then, allow the user to view naturally via head tracking and eye tracking to allow one to see and inspect a scene as if one were naturally there viewing it in real time. A smart system of analyzing the viewing parameters of a user and streaming of customized image to be displayed is also taught herein.

Abstract: This patent includes a method for utilizing imaging biomarkers to improve pharmacologic dosing strategies. Specifically, biomarker specific CT and MM examination protocols are disclosed. Dose adjustments based on imaging biomarkers are discussed. Longitudinal analysis of imaging biomarkers is disclosed assess effectiveness of pharmacotherapy and dosing strategies thereof. Finally, manufacturing of a combination pill with day-to-day variations of drug quantities is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides a method to optimize an x-ray beam for more than one structure within the field of view. The preferred embodiment comprises a modular construction of a collimator comprising multiple materials of varying thickness. A first attenuation is performed by the first portion of the collimator to optimize a first anatomic feature and a second attenuation is performed by the second portion of the collimator to optimize a second anatomic feature.

Abstract: In this patent, an improved multi-user extended reality viewing technique is disclosed. A first user and a second user can be geographically separated and view the same volume. The first user can manipulate a virtual object and the second user can see the manipulated virtual object. A set of techniques are disclosed herein to cause the virtual object as it is presented to each user to be eye appealing and prevent dizziness and nausea.

Abstract: This patent provides a method and apparatus for acquiring imagery with improve spatial resolution through an apparatus called a “light painting imaging device”. Other aspects of this invention correct for barrel distortion and pincushion distortion.

Abstract: This patent includes a method to generate a six dimensional audio dataset. When listening to the six dimensional audio dataset with an advanced headset disclosed in this patent, a user will enable a user to have precision sound localization and maximize the listening experience. For example, when the audio file is registered to a living room, a user would be able to sit in the “middle of the band” and if desired, reposition the instruments to different locations within the living room to change the audio experience.

Abstract: A method comprising receiving a plurality of images of a scene captured by at least one drone; identifying features within the plurality of images; identifying similar images of the plurality of images based on the features identified within the plurality of images; comparing the similar images based on the features identified within the similar images to determine a proportion of features shared by the similar images; selecting a subset of the plurality of images that have a proportion of shared features that meets a predetermined range; generating a first 3D model of the scene from the subset of images using a first 3D model building algorithm; generating a second 3D model of the scene from the subset of images using a second 3D model building algorithm; computing errors for the first and second 3D models; and selecting as the model of the scene the first or second 3D model.

Abstract: A method for controlling a plurality of drones to survey a location, the method comprising, at a computing system: automatically generating preliminary flight plans for a plurality of drones to survey the location based on a 3D model; receiving survey data from the plurality of drones as the plurality of drones are surveying the location based on the preliminary flight plans; updating the 3D model based on the survey data received from the plurality of drones; and automatically updating at least a portion of the flight plans based on the updated 3D model

Abstract: A method for improving wireless communication for a drone swarm, the method comprising, at a computing system, receiving, from a plurality of drones of a drone swarm, data comprising radio frequency signal characteristics detected by the plurality of drones; generating a model of a radio frequency environment for the drone swarm based on the data received from the plurality of drones; and controlling at least one wireless communication system to improve wireless communication for the drone swarm based on the model of the radio frequency environment.

Abstract: An interactive 3D cursor facilitates selection and manipulation of a three-dimensional volume from a three-dimensional image. The selected volume image may be transparency-adjusted and filtered to remove selected tissues from view. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of tissues in a selected volume may be performed. Location indicators, annotations, and registration markers may be overlaid on selected volume images.

Abstract: This patent includes a method for displaying a 2D image on a non-planar display with a top portion of said non-planar display curving inwards towards a user's viewing position, a bottom portion of said non-planar display curves inwards towards said user's viewing position, a left portion of said non-planar display curves inward towards said user's viewing position and a right portion of said non-planar display curves inward towards said user's viewing position. This type of display can be used as a virtual display for extended reality head display units including virtual reality, augmented reality or mixed reality displays. For a virtual display, advanced features can be performed including stereoscopic viewing the screen with a convergence point shifting technique, zooming and rotating to maximize usability. The virtual display can be modified in its horizontal curvature or vertical curvature per user preference.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising generating a dynamic personalized webpage is disclosed. At least two webpages are loaded in a fashion that is hidden from the user. Content from the at least two webpages is extracted based on classification “of interest” by an artificial intelligence algorithm. A dynamic personalized webpage comprising extracted content is then generated and displayed to the user. In the preferred embodiment, the user's dynamic personalized webpage will be filled with advertisements tailored to the user and the user would receive at least some revenue from advertisements.

Abstract: A physician performing a physical examination can miss subtle abnormalities, such as alterations of respiratory rate or dangerous skin lesion. A surgeon performing surgery can miss small areas of bleeding or tumor implants. This invention comprises head display unit comprising sensors including low light level TV (L3TV) cameras that gather data and in real time analyzes the data for potential hazards and alerts the user of a potential hazardous scenario.

Abstract: This patent includes a method to generate a six dimensional audio dataset. When listening to the six dimensional audio dataset with an advanced headset disclosed in this patent, a user will enable a user to have precision sound localization and maximize the listening experience. For example, when the audio file is registered to a living room, a user would be able to sit in the “middle of the band” and if desired, reposition the instruments to different locations within the living room to change the audio experience.

Abstract: Virtual tools are used to manipulate aspects of a three-dimensional medical image volume. The virtual tools are geo-registered with the image volume. Presentation of the image volume is manipulated by an image processor in response to use of the virtual tools. The virtual tools may be used to facilitate analysis of the image volume. The virtual tools may include: a virtual focal point pen; a virtual 3D cursor; a virtual transport viewer; a virtual pedestal; a virtual knife; a virtual catheter; a virtual road sign; a virtual ablation tool; a virtual table; a virtual contrast tool; and virtual icons.