Abstract: A camera includes an image sensor configured to capture an image of a target subject and a flash device configured to selectively illuminate the target subject with low-glow infrared light or no-glow infrared light. The flash device includes a set of first illumination devices that emit the low-glow infrared light and a set of second illumination devices that emit the no-glow infrared light. Each first illumination device includes a low-glow light-emitting diode (LED) that emits low-glow infrared light having a wavelength of about 730 nanometers to about 880 nanometers. Each second illumination device includes a no-glow LED that emits no-glow infrared light having a wavelength of about 940 nanometers or greater.

Abstract: The invention relates to a three-dimensional printing system and method for producing objects by cutting, stacking, and adhering layers of material. The system comprises a laser cutting system, vacuum retention system, adhesive application system, and material stacking plane integrated on a platform base with a multi-axis frame. The method involves configuring outcomes, cutting layers, applying adhesive, and stacking layers precisely. The system is compatible with various materials and scalable for different object sizes and production volumes. Software integration allows for complex object design and slicing, considering layer thickness and design constraints.

Abstract: An inflatable antenna is disclosed herein that is capable of being deployed in space and other suitable environments and configured to improve RF performance and mechanical stability. Related methods for manufacturing and deploying such inflatable antennas are also described. The inflatable antenna can be configured to form a Gregorian dual reflector confocal parabolic antenna system when inflated. Various antenna structures, mechanisms, and manufacturing and deployment techniques are also disclosed herein that improve the precision and accuracy of RF reflective surfaces of the primary and secondary reflectors, confocal alignment of the primary and secondary reflectors, mechanical stability, and/or to improve the range of RF operation. The inflatable antenna can be manufactured and deployed with less complexity and more precision than existing inflatable antennas.

Abstract: An inflatable antenna is disclosed herein that is capable of being deployed in space and other suitable environments and configured to improve RF performance and mechanical stability. Related methods for manufacturing and deploying such inflatable antennas are also described. The inflatable antenna can be configured to form a Gregorian dual reflector confocal parabolic antenna system when inflated. Various antenna structures, mechanisms, and manufacturing and deployment techniques are also disclosed herein that improve the precision and accuracy of RF reflective surfaces of the primary and secondary reflectors, confocal alignment of the primary and secondary reflectors, mechanical stability, and/or to improve the range of RF operation. The inflatable antenna can be manufactured and deployed with less complexity and more precision than existing inflatable antennas.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for displaying messaging, wayfinding and advertising on interactive kiosks and digital wireless communication devices including handheld portable devices within a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) or through the Internet. The information is stored in databases connected to the Internet that include maps of shopping centers or malls, data regarding user profiles, product categories and product brands which provide users the ability to search the database and interact with the maps and point-of-purchase advertising. When proximity-based WLAN access is available, the data is merged with more data concerning the user's relative position within the network.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for displaying messaging, wayfinding and advertising on interactive kiosks and digital wireless communication devices including handheld portable devices within a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) or through the Internet. The information is stored in databases connected to the Internet that include maps of shopping centers or malls, data regarding user profiles, product categories and product brands which provide users the ability to search the database and interact with the maps and point-of-purchase advertising. When proximity-based WLAN access is available, the data is merged with more data concerning the user's relative position within the network.