Abstract: The present invention relates to method for generating a video remix, the method comprising: receiving an input video; selecting at least one excerpt from the input video, wherein an audio signal of the selected excerpt includes at least one onset; determining a plurality of sub-sequences of the at least one excerpt; and rearranging the plurality of sub-sequences according to a predetermined pattern to form the video remix.

Abstract: A sensor, method and integrated circuit for optically sensing the relative displacement of an object. The sensor may generate optical patterns of light and employ a multielement photodetector to detect the light and output corresponding analog signals proportional to the light detected. The sensor may achieve a sample rate that is orders of magnitude greater than conventional systems. The sensor may also achieve image resolution that is orders of magnitude greater than conventional systems. The sensor is useful for applications including the measurement of linear displacement and rotation, force, torque, or strain with respect to multiple degrees of freedom.

Abstract: A sensor, method and integrated circuit for optically sensing the relative displacement of an object. The sensor may generate optical patterns of light and employ a multielement photodetector to detect the light and output corresponding analog signals proportional to the light detected. The sensor may achieve a sample rate that is orders of magnitude greater than conventional systems. The sensor may also achieve image resolution that is orders of magnitude greater than conventional systems. The sensor is useful for applications including the measurement of linear displacement and rotation, force, torque, or strain with respect to multiple degrees of freedom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method for generating a video remix, the method comprising: receiving an input video; selecting at least one excerpt from the input video, wherein an audio signal of the selected excerpt includes at least one onset; determining a plurality of sub-sequences of the at least one excerpt; and rearranging the plurality of sub-sequences according to a predetermined pattern to form the video remix.

Abstract: The present application provides a special effect processing method and apparatus. The method includes: generating an audio signal in response to a touch operation of a user in a process of playing a video; segmenting the audio signal into multiple audio frames; performing, according to attributes of the audio frames, special effect processing on a picture which is currently played in the video.

Abstract: The present application provides a special effect processing method and apparatus. The method includes: generating an audio signal in response to a touch operation of a user in a process of playing a video; segmenting the audio signal into multiple audio frames; performing, according to attributes of the audio frames, special effect processing on a picture which is currently played in the video.

Abstract: A method of generating device-specific configuration data during the initial set up of a device comprises, during a configuration process running on the device, sending from the device a first message and including a device identifier to a server using a first mode of communication associable with a service identifier, sending from the device a second message including the device identifier to a server using a second mode of communication not associable with said service identifier, processing the first message to associate the device identifier with the service identifier, and processing the second message to query if the device identifier has been previously associated with the service identifier, and if so, sending device-specific configuration data to the device for use during the configuration process, wherein after the configuration process is completed, the device-specific configuration data enables authentication using said service identifier when the device uses said second mode of communication.

Abstract: A system for decontaminating the hands of a person is disclosed having a composition with a marker agent capable of luminescence when exposed to light having a wavelength ranging from approximately 315 to 400 nanometers. The composition is disposed in a container capable of receiving the hands of a person therein such that when the hands of the person are placed in the container the hands of the person are immersed in the composition. A water dispenser is provided that operates in conjunction with a light source adapted to emit radiation having a wavelength ranging from approximately 315 to 400 nanometers. A washing event occurs while light is directed towards the location of the washing event.

Abstract: A camera coupled to a processor is disclosed. The camera is configured to capture images of the subject. The processor is configured to amplify microscopic temporal variations between the images of the subject and generate a profile of at least one microscopic temporally detected physiological variation of the tissues of the subject. The processor is further configured to compare the profile of the subject to a pre-existing profile of the subject and/or an aggregate profile of a plurality of third-party subjects, said aggregate profile corresponding to the at least one microscopic temporally detected physiological variation of the third-party subjects, the aggregate third-party profile corresponding to a known state of the tissue of the third-party subjects.

Abstract: An elongate medical device is disclosed which is configured for placement into a cavity of a body. The device has an elongate body member with a proximal end and a distal end, the body member having a light source, an image sensor, and a lens disposed about the distal end of the body, the lens being coupled to the image sensor. A disposable compliant sheath is removably disposed about the exterior of the elongate body member enclosing the elongate body member. The disposable sheath has a transparent optical member that is optically aligned with the lens.

Abstract: A system for enhanced detection of luminescent materials in an environment occupied by an amount of light having a portable electronic device having a display screen. The system also includes an image sensor disposed about the portable electronic device coupled to a processor and a computer readable storage medium having a library of wavelength information corresponding to a first wavelength of light at which a substance luminesces when subject to a second wavelength of light. The computer readable media includes executable instructions configured to receive data from the image sensor and convert said data into a first image of a target area within the field-of-view of the image sensor. The processor is further configured to eliminate from the first image wavelength of light data received from the image sensor not corresponding to the second wavelength of light.

Abstract: A system for decontaminating the hands of a person is disclosed having a composition with a marker agent capable of luminescence when exposed to light having a wavelength ranging from approximately 315 to 400 nanometers. The composition is disposed in a container capable of receiving the hands of a person therein such that when the hands of the person are placed in the container the hands of the person are immersed in the composition. A water dispenser is provided that operates in conjunction with a light source adapted to emit radiation having a wavelength ranging from approximately 315 to 400 nanometers. A washing event occurs while light is directed towards the location of the washing event.

Abstract: A device for incentivizing hygienic male urination is disclosed having a receptacle configured to receive human liquid waste therein, the receptacle defined by a plurality of sidewalls and a waste collection area in fluid communication with a waste outlet. A light source is disposed about an interior surface of at least one of the plurality of sidewalls, the light source being configured to emit radiation at a frequency ranging from approximately 315 nanometers to 400 nanometers, wherein the light path of the light source is directed at the waste collection area. A second light source is disposed about an exterior surface of at least one of the sidewalls, wherein the second light source is also configured to emit radiation at a frequency ranging from approximately 315 nanometers to 400 nanometers, and wherein the light path of the second light source is directed outside of the receptacle.

Abstract: A hull cleaning robot includes at least one cleaning apparatus for cleaning the hull of a vessel, at least one drive track holding the robot on the hull as the robot maneuvers about the hull, and at least one turbine actuatable by water flowing past the hull for operating the at least one drive track and, optionally, the cleaning apparatus.

Abstract: A flotation system for a recreational board such as a stand up paddleboard includes an elongated substrate that is sized and shaped to releaseably wrap around the perimeter of a recreational board. The elongated substrate is constructed of a buoyant material such as foam, and defines a plurality of apertures that can be used to store items such as beverages and personal belongings. The elongated substrate is releaseably attached to the board by a variety of fastening means, and serves to increase stability and buoyancy of the board, and to protect the board.

Abstract: A method for a communications device (12) to successively querying a remote service platform (32) for service information updates, the method comprising at the device: monitoring a PSTN line for a trigger event associated with a PSTN call; determining if a trigger event has occurred, and if so, establishing a data session with the remote service platform; generating a request for a service information update, the request including a calling line identifier for the PSTN line; and sending the request to the remote service platform.

Abstract: A flotation system for a recreational board such as a stand up paddleboard includes an elongated substrate that is sized and shaped to releaseably wrap around the perimeter of a recreational board. The elongated substrate is constructed of a buoyant material such as foam, and defines a plurality of apertures that can be used to store items such as beverages and personal belongings. The elongated substrate is releaseably attached to the board by a variety of fastening means, and serves to increase stability and buoyancy of the board, and to protect the board.

Abstract: A communications device (12) maintains profile data including a device identity and a calling line identity (CLI) associated with a PSTN connection (28) both on the device itself and also on an authentication platform (32), in order that the device can access a service (52) which requires knowledge of the CLI by way of a packet-switched connection (30). In the event that the CLI data in the communications device is corrupted or lost, the communications device transmits a request for re-authentication to a reactivation server (46) together with the device identity. On receipt of the request, the reactivation server retrieves the stored profile (50) from the authentication platform (32), and returns it to the communications device (12) to allow the profile to be restored. This process can be done without the user needing to send a new request for service over the PSTN link (28).

Abstract: A vessel hull robot navigation subsystem and method for a robot including a drive subsystem onboard the robot for driving the robot about the hull. A sensor subsystem onboard the robot outputs data combining robot and vessel motion. A memory onboard the robot includes data concerning the configuration of the hull and a desired path of travel for the robot. A fix subsystem communicates position fix data to the robot. A navigation processor onboard the robot is responsive to the memory data, the sensor subsystem, the position fix data, and the data concerning vessel motion. The navigation processor is configured to determine the position of the robot on the hull by canceling, form the sensor subsystem output data combining both robot and vessel motion, the determined vessel motion.

Abstract: A mini-scope for multi-directional imaging is disclosed. The mini-scope includes an elongated mini-scoped body. An emissions aperture is disposed on the distal end of the elongated mini-scope body, which can be configured to emit a beam of optical energy propagating through a flexible optical conductor. A selective mirror is also positioned at the distal end of the elongated mini-scope body and is configured to selectively pass or reflect the beam of optical energy based on the optical characteristics of the beam. A solid state imaging device is further disposed on the distal end of the elongated mini-scope body for imaging illumination reflected by an external object in response to the beam of optical energy. This illumination is directed to pass through or reflect from the selective mirror to the camera based on optical characteristics of the beam.