Abstract: Techniques for interaction detection are described herein. The techniques may include detecting, via a depth sensing module, a physical object at a plane of a display. The techniques may also include detecting, via the depth sensing module, a reflection of the physical object at the plane of the display. An interaction module may identify an interaction of the physical object with the display based on a meeting point of the detected physical object and the detected reflection.

Abstract: A mechanism is described for employing and facilitating placing a sensor cover over an external sensor of a computing device. A method of embodiments of the invention includes sensing, at a sensor of a computing device, user touches to an outer surface of an impregnated sensor cover placed over the sensor, wherein the sensor cover includes a plurality of holes through the outer surface and a plurality of conductive leads corresponding to the plurality of holes, and wherein sensing is performed through one or more of the plurality of holes and their one or more corresponding conductive leads; and facilitating an action in response to each of the sensed user touches.

Abstract: A system and method for capturing an image of a user. An image is captured with a camera, wherein the image includes a user's image. A first avatar is displayed in a display, wherein displaying includes positioning an avatar in at least some of the user's image. The user is then encouraged to move so the first avatar moves to a second position in the display.

Abstract: A user authentication system and method. A two-dimensional image of a scene is obtained and range information obtained from the scene is aligned with the two-dimensional image. One or more depth regions is identified and image segments corresponding to the one or more depth regions are selected within the two-dimensional image. Brightness operations are performed on one or more of the selected image segments to form a corrected image.

Abstract: System and techniques for preventing face-based authentication spoofing are described herein. A visible light emitter may be controlled to project a pattern into a camera's field of view during an authentication attempt. An image may be obtained from the camera for the authentication attempt. A potential spoofing region on image may be identified by finding the pattern. An authentication attempt based on a face found in the potential spoofing region may be prevented.

Abstract: Control panels with controls for controlling components that are reconfigurable by a user by selective placement of tiles corresponding to each of the controls and components. The controls can further be actuated by detecting an object and its motion in proximity of the selectively placed tiles.

Abstract: Control panels with input elements for controlling components corresponding to each of the controls. The input elements can further be actuated by detecting an optical reflection associated with an input element.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for selecting symbols based on actuation of one or more keys or switches associated with a vehicle. One or more processors may interpret signals generated from the one or more keys or switches to ascertain symbols associated with the same.

Abstract: A mechanism is described for employing and facilitating placing a sensor cover over an external sensor of a computing device. A method of embodiments of the invention includes sensing, at a sensor of a computing device, user touches to an outer surface of an impregnated sensor cover placed over the sensor, wherein the sensor cover includes a plurality of holes through the outer surface and a plurality of conductive leads corresponding to the plurality of holes, and wherein sensing is performed through one or more of the plurality of holes and their one or more corresponding conductive leads; and facilitating an action in response to each of the sensed user touches.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for in vehicle fiducial mark tracking and interpretation According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for executing computer executable instructions by one or more processors. The method includes receiving the one or more images from at least one camera attached to a vehicle; selecting, from the one or more received images, a region of interest associated with an object in the vehicle; identifying fiducial marks within the selected region of interest by comparing the identified fiducial marks with one or more stored fiducial representations; determining, based at least in part on the comparison, spatial information associated with the object or an occupant of the vehicle; and sending information based at least in part on the determined spatial information.

Abstract: A mechanism is described for employing and facilitating a thumb sensor at a computing device. A method of embodiments of the invention includes extending a touch panel of a computing device into a flap of the touch panel to be used as a side sensor of the computing device, and sensing a use of the side sensor, the use including touching of the side sensor by a user, where sensing may include detecting a change at one or more intersecting points of a plurality of intersecting points of conductive lines. The method may further include facilitating an action in response to the use of the side sensor.

Abstract: The present invention guides a talker into a narrow sensitivity region by providing a light that is only visible when the talker's eyes are just above the sensitivity region of a microphone. When the talker keeps the light within his sight while speaking, there is no wavering problem. If the talker cannot see the light, then he is outside the sensitivity region and is alerted to a potential wavering problem by not seeing the light. In this way, the present invention takes advantage of the fact that the talker's eyes are located in close proximity to his mouth. In addition, high frequencies emanating from the mouth are highly directional and applications with speech input, such as speech recognition, function better when these high frequencies are available for analysis.

Abstract: Control panels with input elements for controlling components corresponding to each of the controls. The input elements can further be actuated by detecting an optical reflection associated with an input element.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus are provided for determining the presence or absence of an object within a vehicle based on sensor signals and selectively providing notification to a user of the same.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for providing enhanced sensory awareness of proximal objects to a vehicle. The enhanced sensory awareness may be determined based upon sensor signals sensing proximal objects.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for enhancing a field of view of a camera in a vehicle. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for executing computer executable instructions by one or more processors for enhancing a field of view associated with a camera in a vehicle. The method includes capturing image information from one or more objects or one or more occupants in the vehicle; processing the image information; receiving trigger information associated with one or more of the image information, the one or more objects, or the one or more occupants associated with the vehicle; configuring one or more reflective surfaces, based at least in part on the received trigger information, wherein configuring comprises positioning the one or more reflective surfaces with respect to the camera field of view; and adjusting the position of the one or more reflective surfaces based at least on the processing of the image information.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for controlling devices based on a detected gaze. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for executing computer executable instructions by one or more processors for controlling one or more devices attached to a vehicle based at least in part on a detected direction of observation of an occupant of the vehicle, the method further includes receiving one or more images from at least one camera attached to the vehicle; locating, from the one or more images, one or more body features associated with the occupant; determining a direction of gaze from the one or more located body features; and controlling the one or more devices based at least in part on the direction of gaze.

Abstract: Control panels with controls for controlling components that are reconfigurable by a user by selective placement of tiles corresponding to each of the controls and components. The controls can further be actuated by detecting an object and its motion in proximity of the selectively placed tiles.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for selecting symbols based on actuation of one or more keys or switches associated with a vehicle. One or more processors may interpret signals generated from the one or more keys or switches to ascertain symbols associated with the same.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention may include systems, methods, and apparatus for directing sound in a vehicle. According to an example embodiment of the invention, a method is provided for steering sound within a vehicle. The method includes receiving one or more images from at least one camera attached to the vehicle; locating, from the one or more images, one or more body features associated with one or more occupants of the vehicle; generating at least one signal for controlling one or more sound transducers; and routing, based at least on the locating, the one or more generated signals to the one or more sound transducers for directing sound waves to at least one of the one or more body features.