Abstract: A mountable digital display with optional holder assembly. The unit has a digital display integrated therein and includes a combination holder that is a beverage container holder, and a mobile device holder. The assembly is mountable in a space between adjacent seat backs in a venue such as a stadium or arena. The assembly without a combination holder may be mounted directly to a seat back of each seat in the venue.

Abstract: Broadly speaking, embodiments of the present techniques provide apparatus and methods for generating a three-dimensional (3D) representation of a scene (also known as 3D sensing) using a time-of-flight imaging system. In particular, the present techniques provide an apparatus comprising a time-of-flight imaging camera system that emits illumination having a spatially-nonuniform intensity over a field of view of the sensor that is moved across at least part of the field of view of a sensor using an actuation mechanism.

Abstract: An SMA actuator assembly (2) comprising: a support structure (10); a movable part (20) that is movable relative to the support structure; and an SMA wire (30) connected at its ends to the movable part and/or the support structure and arranged to move the movable part relative to the support structure, wherein the SMA wire is arranged to be in contact between its ends with one or more contact portions of the movable part and/or support structure, and wherein each contact portion comprises a plurality of contact sections (10a, 20a) that are in direct contact with the SMA wire, wherein the plurality of contact sections are separated by one or more gaps between the contact sections.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present techniques provide apparatus and methods for calibrating the actuation mechanism (506) of an imaging system (500) for generating a three-dimensional (3D) representation of a scene (508). In particular, the present techniques provide for setting the gain of for the actuation mechanism (506) to a plurality of different gain values, determining a fill-factor for the field of view associated with each of the different gain values and determining a calibrated gain value based on the results. An apparatus (500) comprises a light source (502), e.g. a VCSEL array. The light emitted by the light source (502) passes through one or more optical elements (504), e.g. lenses, mirrors, diffraction gratings, etc., before being emitted from the apparatus (500) and projecting onto the scene/object field (508). The apparatus (500) comprises a receiver lens and filter system (510), and a multipixel sensor/detector (512) for sensing reflected light.

Abstract: A method suitable for use by a time-of-flight (TOF) imaging system (500), wherein the system emits illumination in multiple configurations, each configuration having a different spatially-varying intensity over a field of view of an image sensor (512), the method comprising: moving an actuation mechanism (506) to change the illumination via a first sequence of configurations from a first configuration (A) to a final configuration (B); moving the actuation mechanism (506) to subsequently change the illumination via a second sequence of configurations from the final configuration to the first configuration or a second configuration; and obtaining a set of data from the image sensor (512) for each of the configurations (A, B) in the first and second sequences, thereby obtaining two sets of data for each configuration that are suitable for producing two depth image frames, wherein the two sets of data corresponding to the final configuration are consecutively obtained from the first and second sequences.

Abstract: Products and methods for providing structural strength and form support to ventilation pipes.

Abstract: A modular frame for supporting one or more LED panels to form a video wall, a leveling system for the video wall, and a calibration and/or cleaning system for the LED panels of the video wall. The modular frame is a framework comprising at least two support columns, a primary support beam and at least one secondary support beam wherein the at least two support columns are spaced apart with the primary support beam extending substantially laterally thereacross, and a plurality of stiffening elements. The at least one secondary support beam is an articulated support beam for supporting a column of one or more LED panels therefrom and wherein the articulation point of each of the at least one secondary support beams as connected to the primary support beam is substantially centered over or below the center of mass of the one or more LED panels suspended therefrom.

Abstract: A mountable digital display with optional holder assembly. The unit has a digital display integrated therein and includes a combination holder that is a beverage container holder, and a mobile device holder. The assembly is mountable in a space between adjacent seat backs in a venue such as a stadium or arena. The assembly without a combination holder may be mounted directly to a seat back of each seat in the venue.

Abstract: Products and methods for providing structural strength and form support to ventilation pipes.

Abstract: An air filtration apparatus for supplying a flow of filtered air to an inlet of an RPT device, the air filtration apparatus comprising an inlet flow path, an outlet flow path, an air outlet, and a blower configured to receive air from the inlet flow path and to supply air at above ambient pressure to the outlet flow path, wherein the inlet flow path comprises a filter means comprising a HEPA filter and/or a VOC filter, and wherein the blower is configured to supply pressurised air to the outlet flow path at a flow rate of at least 5 L/min.

Abstract: A time-of-flight sensor system 10 comprising: an illumination source 11 for illuminating a subject 19 to which a time-of-flight is to be measured; an optical system configured to, using an at least one actuator, transition the illumination source 11 between providing spot illumination and flood illumination; and a sensor 12 comprising a sensor surface. The sensor surface is configured to sense light scattered by the subject 19 from the illumination source 12 and to provide data dependent on sensed light. The spot illumination has a spatially non-uniform intensity over the sensor surface, and the optical system is configured to move the spot illumination across at least part of the sensor surface to generate an output frame, wherein the at least one actuator comprises at least one shape memory alloy (SMA) component.

Abstract: Products and methods for providing structural strength and form support to ventilation pipes.

Abstract: A computing platform is implemented using a server system. The computing platform is configurable to cause identifying a data event associated with a user based on an interaction between the user and a user interface, and generating a segment data object based on the data event, a unique user identifier, and a segment database, the segment data object characterizing a membership of the user within an audience segment. The computing platform is also configurable to cause identifying a content data network server based on a geographical location of the user, the content data network server being a closest available content data network server to the user, and the content data network server being capable of serving, to the user, one or more data objects associated with metadata customized based on one or more segment data objects, and updating a local storage location of the content data network server.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods of detecting user interaction with a respiratory therapy device and effecting an action in response to the detection. The apparatus comprises a sensor which is positioned so as to detect the presence of a user's hand or fingers near to the apparatus, such as a surface or handle. In embodiments the apparatus may be configured to detect gestures or movement of the user. On detection of a user, the apparatus may be configured to effect one or more actions, such as disabling a feature of an input or output device or alerting a user.

Abstract: A time-of-flight sensor system (100) comprising an illumination source (102), an optical system (106) and a sensor (108). The illumination source (102) illuminates a subject (104) to which a time-of-flight is to be measured. The optical system (106) transitions the illumination source (102) between spot illumination and flood illumination. A sensor (108) configured to sense light scattered by the subject (104) from the illumination source (102) and to provide data dependent on sensed light. The time-of-flight sensor system (100) is configured to use the data when the illumination is within a range from spot illumination and/or in a range from flood illumination to provide time-of-flight data.

Abstract: A modular frame for supporting one or more LED panels to form a video wall, a leveling system for the video wall, and a calibration and/or cleaning system for the LED panels of the video wall. The modular frame is a framework comprising at least two support columns, a primary support beam and at least one secondary support beam wherein the at least two support columns are spaced apart with the primary support beam extending substantially laterally thereacross, and a plurality of stiffening elements. The at least one secondary support beam is an articulated support beam for suspending a column of one or more LED panels therefrom and wherein the articulation point of each of the at least one secondary support beams as connected to the primary support beam is substantially centered over the center of mass of the one or more LED panels suspended therefrom.

Abstract: A method suitable for use by a time-of-flight (TOF) imaging system (500), wherein the system emits illumination in multiple configurations, each configuration having a different spatially-varying intensity over a field of view of an image sensor (512), the method comprising: moving an actuation mechanism (506) to change the illumination via a first sequence of configurations from a first configuration (A) to a final configuration (B); moving the actuation mechanism (506) to subsequently change the illumination via a second sequence of configurations from the final configuration to the first configuration or a second configuration; and obtaining a set of data from the image sensor (512) for each of the configurations (A, B) in the first and second sequences, thereby obtaining two sets of data for each configuration that are suitable for producing two depth image frames, wherein the two sets of data corresponding to the final configuration are consecutively obtained from the first and second sequences.

Abstract: Products and methods for providing structural strength and form support to ventilation pipes.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments may be used, among others, to extract particles from blood. The particles may include pathogens, viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms present in mammalian blood. An embodiment of the disclosure relates to a system to detect one or more blood-borne pathogens. The exemplary system includes: a transfer assembly having a tube and a hallow needle, the hallow needle centrally located within the transfer assembly tube and configured to communicate a sample material therethrough; a lysing syringe to couple to the transfer assembly, the lysing syringe comprising one or more lysing reagent and a plunger activatable to receive the sample material through the transfer assembly; and a large volume concentrator (LVC) to sealingly couple to the lysing syringe and to separate at least one pathogen from the sample material, the LVC further comprising: a filter support, a membrane, a retainer and a threaded portion.

Abstract: Broadly speaking, embodiments of the present techniques provide apparatus and methods for generating a three-dimensional (3D) representation of a scene (also known as 3D sensing) using a time-of-flight imaging system. In particular, the present techniques provide an apparatus comprising a time-of-flight imaging camera system that emits illumination having a spatially-nonuniform intensity over afield of view of the sensor that is moved across at least part of the field of view of a sensor using an actuation mechanism.