Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (1) for identifying at least a first activity performed by a person of interest (POI-n). The control system (1) includes a controller having a processor (20) and a system memory (26). The controller (13) is configured to receive image data (DIMG1, DIMG2) from at least one imaging device (C1, C2). The image data (DIMG1, DIMG2) includes at least one image frame representing an image scene including at least a portion of a person of interest (POI-n). The image data (DIMG1, DIMG2) is analysed to identify a skeletal model (15) of the at least a portion of the person of interest (POI-n); and at least one object of interest (OOI-n) with which the person of interest (POI-n) is interacting. The first activity being performed by the person of interest (POI-n) is identified in dependence on the skeletal model (15) and the identified object of interest (OOI-n).

Abstract: A device can include a processor; memory accessible to the processor; a base housing; a first foldable display housing that includes a first foldable display; a first hinge assembly that couples the first foldable display housing to the base housing; a second foldable display housing that includes a second foldable display; and a second hinge assembly that couples the second foldable display housing to the base housing.

Abstract: A device can include a processor; memory accessible to the processor; a base housing; a display housing that includes a front side, a back side and a display panel on the front side that spans an intermediate portion and wing portions of the display housing, where the wing portions fold over the front side of the intermediate portion, where the wing portions open to form a continuous front facing viewable display, and where the wing portions open and fold over the back side of the intermediate portion and meet to form a substantially continuous back facing viewable display; and a hinge assembly that couples the display housing to the base housing.

Abstract: A device can include a processor; memory accessible to the processor; a base housing; a display housing that includes a front side, a back side and a display panel on the front side that spans an intermediate portion and wing portions of the display housing, where the wing portions fold over the front side of the intermediate portion, where the wing portions open to form a continuous front facing viewable display, and where the wing portions open and fold over the back side of the intermediate portion and meet to form a substantially continuous back facing viewable display; and a hinge assembly that couples the display housing to the base housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a technique for identifying geological and drilling patterns by analyzing data from drilling parameters, using periodic orthogonal functions applied to such data. The use of averages to convert time data to depth data acts as a low-pass filter, attenuating the textural information from the torque data. Therefore, with the use of simple statistical filters combined with the use of multidimensional data visualization methods, it is possible to discretize drilling and geological patterns in the depth data acquired, aiding in the characterization of the top of the pre-salt carbonate reservoir, minimizing the geological and engineering risk in these operations.

Abstract: A device can include a processor; memory accessible to the processor; a base housing; a first foldable display housing that includes a first foldable display; a first hinge assembly that couples the first foldable display housing to the base housing; a second foldable display housing that includes a second foldable display; and a second hinge assembly that couples the second foldable display housing to the base housing.

Abstract: A method for predicting a time to a failure condition of an asset includes a first model, trained to reconstruct input image pairs to resemble a healthy condition asset. Similarity coefficients are generated for respective historical image pairs that include a visible-light and infrared light image by use of the reconstructed image pair by the first model as a similarity base and the respective historical image pairs include a timestamp of image capture. A second model is trained to predict a time to a failure condition of the asset based on similarity coefficients and timestamps of real-time image pair capture, timestamps of an asset failure condition, and similarity coefficients of the respective historical images. Responsive to receipt of a first real-time image pair, the method computes a predicted time to the failure condition of the asset.

Abstract: A computer booting apparatus includes a computer processor, a computer memory coupled to the computer processor, and a communication port coupled to the computer processor. The computer processor is configurable for operation in a host mode and a device mode. The host mode connects to an external computer processor and an external computer memory via the communication port, checks for a new image file or a revised image file stored in the external computer processor or the external computer memory, and loads the new image file or the revised image file into the computer memory. The device mode boots a device via the communication port using the new image file or the revised image file.

Abstract: A method for predicting a time to a failure condition of an asset receives image pairs of a healthy condition asset and historical image pairs of the asset from inspections and at a failure condition of the asset. A first model is trained to rebuild input images to resemble a healthy condition asset. Similarity coefficients are generated for the historical image pairs of a regular and infrared image by use of the rebuilding of images by the first model as a similarity base and historical image pairs include a timestamp of image capture. A second model is trained to predict a time to an asset failure condition based on timestamps of image capture, timestamps of an asset failure condition, and similarity coefficients of the historical images. Responsive to receipt of a real-time image pair, the method computes a predicted time to a failure condition of the asset.

Abstract: In one aspect, a first device may download at least one disk image and then provide the disk image to second and third devices through a fourth device that controls connections to the second and third devices. The first device may then run computer diagnostics concurrently on the second and third devices through the fourth device and using the image provided to each of the second and third devices. In some examples, communication between the devices may occur using USB ports.

Abstract: A method for predicting a time to a failure condition of an asset receives image pairs of a healthy condition asset and historical image pairs of the asset from inspections and at a failure condition of the asset. A first model is trained to rebuild input images to resemble a healthy condition asset. Similarity coefficients are generated for the historical image pairs of a regular and infrared image by use of the rebuilding of images by the first model as a similarity base and historical image pairs include a timestamp of image capture. A second model is trained to predict a time to an asset failure condition based on timestamps of image capture, timestamps of an asset failure condition, and similarity coefficients of the historical images. Responsive to receipt of a real-time image pair, the method computes a predicted time to a failure condition of the asset.

Abstract: A method of simulating a quadcopter includes testing a plurality of quadcopter components at a plurality of operating conditions to generate one or more lookup tables for characteristics of the quadcopter components. The lookup tables are stored for quadcopter component simulation in a quadcopter simulator. When a simulated input value for a simulated quadcopter component is received in the simulator lookup table, entries corresponding to the simulated input value are read from the lookup table and simulated quadcopter component output is generated. Simulated quadcopter output to a flight controller is generated according to the simulated quadcopter component output from one or more entries of one or more lookup tables.

Abstract: A computer booting apparatus includes a computer processor, a computer memory coupled to the computer processor, and a communication port coupled to the computer processor. The computer processor is configurable for operation in a host mode and a device mode. The host mode connects to an external computer processor and an external computer memory via the communication port, checks for a new image file or a revised image file stored in the external computer processor or the external computer memory, and loads the new image file or the revised image file into the computer memory. The device mode boots a device via the communication port using the new image file or the revised image file.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a control system (1) for identifying at least a first activity performed by a person of interest (POI-n). The control system (1) includes a controller having a processor (20) and a system memory (26). The controller (13) is configured to receive image data (DIMG1, DIMG2) from at least one imaging device (C1, C2). The image data (DIMG1, DIMG2) includes at least one image frame representing an image scene including at least a portion of a person of interest (POI-n). The image data (DIMG1, DIMG2) is analysed to identify a skeletal model (15) of the at least a portion of the person of interest (POI-n); and at least one object of interest (OOI-n) with which the person of interest (POI-n) is interacting. The first activity being performed by the person of interest (POI-n) is identified in dependence on the skeletal model (15) and the identified object of interest (OOI-n).

Abstract: In one aspect, a first device may download at least one disk image and then provide the disk image to second and third devices through a fourth device that controls connections to the second and third devices. The first device may then run computer diagnostics concurrently on the second and third devices through the fourth device and using the image provided to each of the second and third devices. In some examples, communication between the devices may occur using USB ports.

Abstract: A method (900, 1000, 1200, 1300) of controlling the operation of a head-up display apparatus (302), a control apparatus (801), a system (302), a vehicle (101), a computer program (804) and a non-transitory computer readable medium (806) is disclosed. The method (900, 1000, 1200, 1300) comprises: obtaining first directional data indicative of a path of a vehicle (101, 101A, 101B); and adjusting the position of a graphical element (106) presented by the head-up display apparatus (302) in dependence on the first directional data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a technique for identifying geological and drilling patterns by analyzing data from drilling parameters, using periodic orthogonal functions applied to such data. The use of averages to convert time data to depth data acts as a low-pass filter, attenuating the textural information from the torque data. Therefore, with the use of simple statistical filters combined with the use of multidimensional data visualization methods, it is possible to discretize drilling and geological patterns in the depth data acquired, aiding in the characterization of the top of the pre-salt carbonate reservoir, minimizing the geological and engineering risk in these operations.

Abstract: A method of simulating a quadcopter includes testing a plurality of quadcopter components at a plurality of operating conditions to generate one or more lookup tables for characteristics of the quadcopter components. The lookup tables are stored for quadcopter component simulation in a quadcopter simulator. When a simulated input value for a simulated quadcopter component is received in the simulator lookup table, entries corresponding to the simulated input value are read from the lookup table and simulated quadcopter component output is generated. Simulated quadcopter output to a flight controller is generated according to the simulated quadcopter component output from one or more entries of one or more lookup tables.

Abstract: Augmented reality enables an operator to visualize values of parameters of audio channels during audio mixing. A heads-up display worn by the operator, such as smart glasses, displays virtual graphical objects representing the parameters so that they appear within a three-dimensional space surrounding the operator and an audio mixing console. Parameter values are represented by the location, size, and other attributes of the virtual graphical objects. The operator adjusts the parameter values using physical and touch controls on the console and by manipulating the virtual objects with a body part such as a finger. Sensors mounted on the heads-up display and on other body parts capture position and movement of the operator in real time and send the captured data to a system running augmented reality control software. Graphical user interfaces of a media processing application controlled by the console and of plug-in modules may also be displayed on the heads-up display.

Abstract: Augmented reality enables an operator to visualize values of parameters of audio channels during audio mixing. A heads-up display worn by the operator, such as smart glasses, displays virtual graphical objects representing the parameters so that they appear within a three-dimensional space surrounding the operator and an audio mixing console. Parameter values are represented by the location, size, and other attributes of the virtual graphical objects. The operator adjusts the parameter values using physical and touch controls on the console and by manipulating the virtual objects with a body part such as a finger. Sensors mounted on the heads-up display and on other body parts capture position and movement of the operator in real time and send the captured data to a system running augmented reality control software. Graphical user interfaces of a media processing application controlled by the console and of plug-in modules may also be displayed on the heads-up display.