Abstract: An insertion tool, systems, and methods for use with lacrimal implants are herein provided. An insertion tool is disclosed that includes an inserter tip with a static pin at a distal end configured to be placed in a bore of a lacrimal implant and a mechanical coupling to receive a handle at a proximal end of the inserter tip; and, a handle coupled to the inserter tip at a distal end of the handle and a plunger at a proximal end of the handle, wherein the plunger is configured to release the inserter tip from the handle. The static pin of the inserter tip is de-coupled from the lacrimal implant after placement in a lacrimal canaliculus without mechanical force from the insertion tool.

Abstract: An insertion tool, systems, and methods for use with lacrimal implants are herein provided. An insertion tool is disclosed that includes an inserter tip with a static pin at a distal end configured to be placed in a bore of a lacrimal implant and a mechanical coupling to receive a handle at a proximal end of the inserter tip; and, a handle coupled to the inserter tip at a distal end of the handle and a plunger at a proximal end of the handle, wherein the plunger is configured to release the inserter tip from the handle. The static pin of the inserter tip is de-coupled from the lacrimal implant after placement in a lacrimal canaliculus without mechanical force from the insertion tool.

Abstract: An insertion tool, systems, and methods for use with lacrimal implants are herein provided. An insertion tool is disclosed that includes an inserter tip with a static pin at a distal end configured to be placed in a bore of a lacrimal implant and a mechanical coupling to receive a handle at a proximal end of the inserter tip; and, a handle coupled to the inserter tip at a distal end of the handle and a plunger at a proximal end of the handle, wherein the plunger is configured to release the inserter tip from the handle. The static pin of the inserter tip is de-coupled from the lacrimal implant after placement in a lacrimal canaliculus without mechanical force from the insertion tool.

Abstract: Certain embodiments involve providing advertisements during navigation on an electronic device. For example, when the device is left idle for a period of time because the user of the device has not given a navigation command, the mobile device may present an advertisement. The advertisement may be displayed, for example, until the user returns and gives an additional navigation or other command, ending the idle period.

Abstract: Certain embodiments involve providing advertisements in response to navigation on an electronic device. On a mobile or other electronic device navigation may be controlled by moving a focus indicator amongst a group of displayed items. Certain embodiments provide an advertisement break between navigation items. When a user crosses the advertisement break by navigating the focus indicator from an item on one side of the advertisement break to an item on the other side, an advertisement is presented to the user.

Abstract: Certain embodiments involve providing advertisements in response to navigation on an electronic device. On a mobile or other electronic device navigation may be controlled by moving a focus indicator amongst a group of displayed items. Certain embodiments provide an advertisement break between navigation items. When a user crosses the advertisement break by navigating the focus indicator from an item on one side of the advertisement break to an item on the other side, an advertisement is presented to the user.

Abstract: Certain embodiments involve providing multiple versions of content to which a user can subscribe and an option within one version that allows a user of that version to upgrade or otherwise switch the subscription to another version of the content. For example, a “GO PREMIUM” command can allow a user to quickly and easily upgrade from within a basic version to a premium version. The premium version may have fewer or no advertisements and/or have additional or improved content. The option itself may identify the benefits. For example, in the case of a premium version that provides additional statistics not provided by a basic version, a button option within the basic version may have text identifying this benefit, e.g., “INTERESTED IN STATISTICS—GO PREMIUM.

Abstract: Certain embodiments involve providing advertisements during navigation on an electronic device. For example, when the device is left idle for a period of time because the user of the device has not given a navigation command, the mobile device may present an advertisement. The advertisement may be displayed, for example, until the user returns and gives an additional navigation or other command, ending the idle period.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using design and/or constraint information in selecting, editing, creating, and managing content for multiple operating environments. For example, an image editor feature of a content management system can receive constraints and/or design requirements identifying specific image sizes that are needed for offering a piece of content on one or more operating environments. This information may be used to guide or restrict a user to select appropriate image portions. A selection marquee, sized based on the constraint information, may be positioned on a displayed image to select an image portion to use for that particular image requirement. The marquee size enforces the image constraint. Design and constraint information may also be used to inform selection, editing, and creation of other constraints and other types of assets, including, but not limited to, text and video assets.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using design and/or constraint information in selecting, editing, creating, and managing content for multiple operating environments. For example, an image editor feature of a content management system can receive constraints and/or design requirements identifying specific image sizes that are needed for offering a piece of content on one or more operating environments. This information may be used to guide or restrict a user to select appropriate image portions. A selection marquee, sized based on the constraint information, may be positioned on a displayed image to select an image portion to use for that particular image requirement. The marquee size enforces the image constraint. Design and constraint information may also be used to inform selection, editing, and creation of other constraints and other types of assets, including, but not limited to, text and video assets.

Abstract: A method for reducing the deleterious effects of sulfate reducing bacteria in aqueous environments, particularly those in which metal materials are exposed to the microorganisms. A treatment solution containing rotenone is introduced into the aqueous environment. The rotenone is present in the treatment fluid in an amount which is sufficient to inhibit the growth of sulfate reducing bacteria on the metal material.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using design and/or constraint information in selecting, editing, creating, and managing content for multiple operating environments. For example, an image editor feature of a content management system can receive constraints and/or design requirements identifying specific image sizes that are needed for offering a piece of content on one or more operating environments. This information may be used to guide or restrict a user to select appropriate image portions. A selection marquee, sized based on the constraint information, may be positioned on a displayed image to select an image portion to use for that particular image requirement. The marquee size enforces the image constraint. Design and constraint information may also be used to inform selection, editing, and creation of other constraints and other types of assets, including, but not limited to, text and video assets.

Abstract: A method for reducing the deleterious effects of sulfate reducing bacteria in aqueous environments, particularly those in which metal materials are exposed to the microorganisms. A treatment solution containing rotenone is introduced into the aqueous environment. The rotenone is present in the treatment fluid in an amount which is sufficient to inhibit the growth of sulfate reducing bacteria on the metal material.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a position of a head of a vehicle occupant from a plurality of images of a vehicle interior. Image data is translated from the plurality of images to produce a virtual side view image of the vehicle interior. A largest grouping of pixels in the side view image having values within a desired range is identified. The grouping includes a plurality of pixel columns. A contour comprising uppermost pixels of each pixel column is produced and peaks are located within the contour. The contour peaks are analyzed according to a heuristic voting algorithm to identify a peak location associated with the head of the vehicle occupant.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a position of a head of a vehicle occupant from a plurality of images of a vehicle interior. Image data is translated from the plurality of images to produce a virtual side view image of the vehicle interior. A largest grouping of pixels in the side view image having values within a desired range is identified. The grouping includes a plurality of pixel columns. A contour comprising uppermost pixels of each pixel column is produced and peaks are located within the contour. The contour peaks are analyzed according to a heuristic voting algorithm to identify a peak location associated with the head of the vehicle occupant.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for producing a stereo disparity map representing an imaged subject. A plurality of sensors (102 and 104) are operative to produce a plurality of images. Each image has an associated exposure according to an exposure level of an associated sensor. A system control (106) determines exposure levels for the plurality of sensors according to an exposure selection algorithm. A disparity processing component (112) is operative to generate a stereo disparity map from a plurality of images. An image merger (110) is operative to merge a plurality of images to produce a composite image having an increased dynamic range.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for editing an image of a vehicle interior to isolate the occupant of a vehicle seat. An image generator (102) generates an image of a vehicle interior. A contour generator (104) produces a contour image from the generated image. A model selector (106) selects a contour model from a plurality of contour models according to the similarity of the contour model to a portion of the contour image. An image editor (108) removes a portion of the generated image representing at least a portion of the vehicle seat according to the selected contour model to produce an image of an occupant of the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A system (400) for generating training images for a pattern recognition classifier (54) from three-dimensional image data representing an output class comprises a model constructor (404) that constructs an image model in a standard coordinate domain from the three-dimensional image data. A model transformer (406) manipulates the image model in the standard coordinate domain to produce at least one manipulated image model. An image restorer (408) maps the at least one manipulated image model from the standard coordinate domain to a coordinate domain associated with an image source utilized during the run-time operation of the pattern recognition classifier.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for tracking at least one head candidate comprises an image analyzer (104) for analyzing an image signal to identify at least one of a possible plurality of new head candidates within an area of interest. The image analyzer (104) provides data regarding the identified head candidates. A tracking system (108) stores location information for at least one tracked head candidate. A candidate matcher (106) predicts the current position of a given tracked head candidate and selects a subset of the at least one of a plurality of new head candidates according to their distance from the predicted position. The similarity of each member of the selected subset to the tracked candidate is evaluated to determine if a member of the selected subset represents a current position of the tracked candidate.

Abstract: A system (400) for classifying an input image into one of a plurality of output classes includes a plurality of pattern recognition classifiers (420, 422, 424). Each of the plurality of pattern recognition classifiers determines a candidate output class and at least one rejected output class for the input image from an associated subset of the plurality of output classes. Each classifier generates a confidence value associated with the classifier based on the determination. An arbitrator (430) selects a classifier having the best associated confidence value and eliminates the at least one rejected class determined at the selected classifier from consideration as the associated class for the input image.