Abstract: In one aspect, images of a person's interactions with images presented on a display are captured. The person's interactions are segmented from the presented images in the captured images. A multimedia data object is generated. The multimedia data object includes a presentation media object containing digital representations of the presented images, an image presence media object containing the segmented interactions of the person, and at least one link synchronizing the presentation media object and the image presence media object.

Abstract: Devices and methods for tracking a print job using an assignable electronic device on a print service provider (PSP) production floor are provided. One such method includes scanning a barcode-enabled job ticket assigned to a print job using a mobile electronic device assigned to a location on a print service provider production floor and sending barcode data from the barcode-enabled job ticket from to a PSP controller. The mobile electronic device may receive workflow instructions associated with the print job from the PSP controller. In addition, the mobile electronic device may display a representation of the workflow instructions.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for embedding information in a printed media. The method discloses using a print production system to apply a first set of physical structures for carrying a first data stream onto a media; and using the print production system to apply a second set of physical structures which both carries a second data stream onto the media and also performs at least one other print production function. The system discloses a printing mechanism for applying a first set of physical structures modulated by a first data stream onto a media, thereby creating a printed media; and a coating mechanism for applying a second set of physical structures modulated by a second data stream onto the printed media, thereby creating a coated printed media.

Abstract: A first call is received at a reserved address and is forwarded based on the reserved address. A second call is placed to a designated address, and a message is played to the designated address.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a quantitative guideline are provided. One such method may involve receiving into an electronic device a print order from a customer to a print service provider, determining the requisite tasks to fulfill the print order, determining which resources of the print service provider are capable of undertaking the requisite tasks, and determining respective costs and lead times associated with undertaking each requisite task using each capable resource. In particular, such costs and lead times may be determined based at least in part on a dynamic behavioral model of cost and a dynamic behavioral model of lead time associated with each resource.

Abstract: Systems and methods of data filtering for a print service provider (PSP) are disclosed. An exemplary method includes receiving a plurality of print service parameters. The method also includes filtering the plurality of print service parameters, wherein a portion of the received plurality of print service parameters are retained in machine readable format. The method also includes saving the filtered print service parameters for enhancing automatic and manual print production processes.

Abstract: Benchmarking for a print service provider (PSP) is disclosed. An exemplary method includes receiving a plurality of automatic print service parameters in real-time, and at substantially the same time, receiving a plurality of manual print service parameters. The method also includes deriving performance metrics of the PSP based on based on predictive methods using the automatic and manual print service parameters. The method also includes comparing the derived performance metrics to actual performance at the PSP. The method also includes generating efficiency metrics for automatic and manual print production processes based on the comparison.

Abstract: Controlled job release in print manufacturing is disclosed. An exemplary method includes stochastically receiving a plurality of print jobs in a job buffer. The method also includes analyzing factory management parameters. The method also includes generating automated control parameters based on the print jobs in the job buffer and the analyzed factory management parameters. The method also includes releasing the print jobs from the job buffer in a controlled manner using the automated control parameters.

Abstract: A system and method of printing via virtual machines is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a method of processing a print job. The method includes encoding a print job post-print processing instructions. The method additionally includes printing the print job including the post-print processing instructions on a media substrate. The post-print processing instructions can be printed with a non-visible ink. The post-print processing instructions can be read, and the post-print processing can be performed according to the instructions.

Abstract: A detecting device and a detecting method for monitoring a battery module are provided. The battery module is electrically connected to a load and includes a first battery unit, a second battery unit and a connecting device. The connecting device connects the positive electrode of the first battery unit to the negative electrode of the second battery unit. The detecting device includes a shunt, a voltage detecting module and a control module. The shunt is serial connected between the battery module and the load to measures the load current. The voltage detecting module measures the voltage difference across the connecting device between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The control module computes the equivalent resistance across the connecting device between the positive electrode and the negative electrode according to the load current and the voltage difference.

Abstract: A method of converting data for printing using a computer is disclosed herein. The computer comprises a first processor having first memory associated therewith and second processor having second memory associated therewith. The method includes converting at least a portion of a page in a printer defined language to a display list using the first processor; transferring the display list to the second memory; converting the display list to at least one bit map using the second processor; and transferring the bit map to the first memory.

Abstract: A charging/discharging device having at least one concealed universal serial bus (USB) plug has a housing having at least one plug hoe, and at least one retractable plug assembly mounted in the housing. Each of the at least one retractable plug assembly has a slidable second circuit board, a resilient element pushing the second circuit board toward a corresponding one of the plug hole of the housing, a USB plug mounted on the second circuit board and corresponding to the corresponding plug hole of the housing, and a locker mounted through and selectively engaging the second circuit board to prevent the second circuit board from sliding when the USB plug is stored in or protrudes out of the housing. Therefore, since the USB plug is able to be concealed in the housing, the USB plug is not damaged.

Abstract: A method and system identify a target simplex (T7) and interpolate inputs of points (214, 216, 218) of the target simplex (T7) to identify a combination of inputs that achieves a target result (TR).

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for embedding information in a printed media. The method discloses using a print production system to apply a first set of physical structures for carrying a first data stream onto a media; and using the print production system to apply a second set of physical structures which both carries a second data stream onto the media and also performs at least one other print production function. The system discloses a printing mechanism for applying a first set of physical structures modulated by a first data stream onto a media, thereby creating a printed media; and a coating mechanism for applying a second set of physical structures modulated by a second data stream onto the printed media, thereby creating a coated printed media.

Abstract: Provided are a method of determining a brightness value of a target area on an optical image, and a computer-readable recording medium including a program for executing the method on a computer. Target brightness values of a plurality of target areas in an optical image are accurately compared with each other by plotting a graph with brightness values depending on positions within a subject.

Abstract: A supporter having a mount, a supporting device and a mounting means. The mount has a bottom, a platform and a screw bolt. The screw bolt penetrates upward through the platform. The supporting device is attached to the bottom of the mount and has at least one telescopic member. The mounting means is used to mount a mountable vehicle and attached to the supporting device. An electronic device being mounted on the mount can be easily positioned in different angles and heights allowing convenience use thereof.

Abstract: An exemplary method for estimating pixel values of displayed images captured by an image capture device comprises determining a status of a pixel of a displayed image based on a confidence value for the pixel and a comparison of an estimated value and a direct sampling value of the pixel, determining whether the pixel is obstructed based at least in part on the status and the confidence value, determining whether to update a pixel value of the pixel based at least in part on the status and whether the pixel is obstructed, repeating the determining steps for other pixels of the displayed image.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus are described in which a light point projected on a computer controlled displayed image is detected. A light point is projected at the displayed image at essentially the same time as a notification signal is transmitted indicating that the light point is being projected. At least one of image capture and image display parameters are adjusted to increase the detectability of the light point within a predetermined time interval after receipt of the notification signal. The image of the displayed image and the light point are captured within the predetermined time interval and the captured image data is analyzed to detect the light point dependent on the adjusted parameters.